The Secret Wine Bar

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
San Francisco Wine School Top Floor 415 Grand Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080 help@sfwineschool.com 650.763.1324

About The Wine Bar

TOP FLOOR VIEW | EXCLUSIVE WINES | MONTHLY THEMES | PAIRED NOSH BOARDS - Drop in and discover a world of wine and enjoy our beautiful top floor view at San Francisco Wine School in a casual evening setting. Taste, explore & connect! Learn more about our Monthly Theme and our Upcoming Events - including live Jazz below...

Sip, Savor, and Discover: The Secret Wine Bar Experience

Discover a hidden gem in South San Francisco: the Secret Wine Bar @ San Francisco Wine School.  We're wine geeks, not snobs and we love to entertain!  So this year, we've decided to share our passion for fun and unique wines with our local community in a casual wine bar setting on a regular basis!  

New Wines Each Week

At any given time, we have hundreds of different wine selections from all nooks and crannies of the planet in our curriculum and even more in our cellar just waiting for their moment to shine.  This exclusive concept offers an ever-changing selection of these exceptional wines, curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy

A new theme each month will include familiar grapes and regions of course, but you'll also find many you've never tried and others you've probably never even heard of.  We'll also feature some rare and limited pours—available only while they last.  Some good ol' classic varietals, special beer and cider, and Low/No Alcohol beverages we love will always be available too.  Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just dipping your toes into the world of fine beverage, this intimate setting is the perfect place to relax, sip, and connect. 

A Word About Our House Wines

At the Secret Wine Bar, our House Wines aren’t some basement bargain hum drum swill.  Our House Wines are hidden gems.  In fact, they’re the everyday wines our owners, David Glancy and Kristin Campbell regularly stock AT THEIR HOUSE.  These guys have tasted thousands of wines over the years and their House Wines stand out as delicious crowd pleasers that easily pair with lots of foods and won’t break the bank.  Come check ‘em out!

Where There's Wine There's Food

Pair your wine with our expertly crafted Nosh Boards carefully designed to complement each theme we select. These delectable boards feature international cheeses and charcuterie, homemade dips, spreads, jams, roasted nuts, pickled veggies, and more.  They're perfect for sharing (or savoring solo).

Enjoy Your Hosts

Each night will be hosted by one of San Francisco Wine School's industry leading instructors and experienced sommeliers, so it's a perfect time to ask questions about the wines or our classes, memberships, and event offerings.  You can bet that San Francisco Wine School founder, Master Sommelier David Glancy, himself will be making plenty of appearances.  Keep your eye out for our special guests throughout the year too! 

Bring Some Home

Love what you tasted?  Wines will be available for purchase each night.  Don't see what you need?  Our expert buyers can find almost anything available in the US market and special orders are always available.

Make it Private

Our Secret Wine Bar is available for your next Corporate Event or Private Party any day of the week.  Learn more about our Private Events

Bonus for Members

Members Save 10% on Wines by the Glass and According to Level on Retail.  View Memberships

This Month's Theme

June thru August Theme - Summer Wine Passport

Your summer plans just got a lot more delicious! Introducing our Summer Wine Passport: a wine-fueled adventure running all summer long. Get your passport on your first visit then try wines from different countries and complete some fun filled challenges! You'll collect stamps for all and earn chances to win special prizes with each one!

Think of it as an affordable world tour..., but with fewer airports, no jet lag and significantly better snacks.

Upcoming Special Events

8/15 - Jazz With Matt Bae Duo 6-8p

Ease into your evening with the smooth sounds of live jazz at the Secret Wine Bar with the Matt Bae Duo. Settle in with a glass of wine as rich melodies and laid-back rhythms create the perfect backdrop for conversation, connection, or simply unwinding at the end of the week.

No tickets, no pressure, just good music, good wine, and a space to enjoy both at your own pace. Come for the vibe, stay for the groove.

8/22 - Wine Book Club (Wine and War)

Pour a glass and join us for Wine Book Club Night at the Secret Wine Bar as we dive into Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup about the remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vintners who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II.

Whether you've read the yet book or not, this is the perfect way to spark conversation, share perspectives, and maybe discover a new favorite bottle along the way. Come ready to chat, sip, and connect. No pop quiz, no pressure - just good wine and even better conversation.

8/29 - Passport Wine Pairing Dinner: Italy vs The World 6:00-8:00

Join us for another special ticketed event at the Secret Wine Bar as we host the first of three Passport Wine Pairing Dinners this summer prepared by Resident Chef, Cynthia Bloebaum and with wines curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy. David will guide you through this thoughtfully designed 3-course pairing menu, where each dish is complimented with one wine from US and one wine from another global competitor.

Which do you like best? Can you tell is which? Come taste, compare, and challenge your own assumptions as you experience the history and story behind every glass. reservations required - book now

9/10 - Winemaker Julie Lumgair, Art Nouveau Wines

“From boots, to suits, and back to boots again” sums up Julie's journey from a 5th generation East Tennessee farmer to becoming an award-winning consulting and hands-on luxury tier winemaker and experienced GM in both the wine industry and Fortune 100. Come hear her story at Vines & Voices, presented by Women for WineSense in the Clos de La Tech room from 6:30 to 7:45. You can also meet her before and after the ticketed event in the Secret Wine Bar open to the public 5p-9p and purchase flights, glasses and bottles of her limited production wines - no ticket required.


9/11 - Movie Night: SOMM 8:00p

Get inspired by this interactive screening of the movie SOMM in the Clos de La Tech Room, hosted by Master Sommelier David Glancy with wine tastings tied to the film and narration from an insiders perspetive. Beverage and Movie Snacks available at the Secret Wine Bar Learn More & Get Tickets

10/1 - Prosecco e Pizza

Join us in the Secret Wine Bar for an evening of sipping DOCG Prosecco from the hillsides of Conegliano and Valdobbiedenne, Italy - offering some of the finest wines in the Veneto paired with slices of authentic Italian pizza. Want to dive deeper - check out this bubbly class happening in the Clos de La Tech room.

10/18 - Winemaker Debra Becker Lamb, Lost Valley Wines

After a distinguished career in sustainable architecture, Debra followed her dream of winemaking, earning her certificate from UC Davis and establishing Lost Valley Wines in 2023, where she now combines her passion for sustainability, exceptional wine, and lifelong innovation.

Come hear her story at Vines & Voices, presented by Women for WineSense in the Clos de La Tech room and discover how one remarkable career evolved into another. You can also meet her before and after the ticketed event in the Secret Wine Bar, open to the public between 2:00 and 5:00p to enjoy exclusive access to her portfolio.

11/15 - Winemaker Jennie Murphy, Oxlee Graham

Jennie Murphy's journey into winemaking began with a chance discovery that transformed a future forensic scientist into one of California's most accomplished winemakers. After helping craft multiple 100-point wines during her 12 years at Paul Hobbs Winery, Jennie founded Oxlee Graham Wines to focus on distinctive vineyards, lesser-known varietals, and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking.

Come hear her story at Vines & Voices, presented by Women for WineSense in the Clos de La Tech room and taste her exceptional wines that reflect her passion for both science and artistry. You can also meet her before and after the ticketed event in the Secret Wine Bar between 2:00 and 5:00p where select wines will be available to the public in flights, by the glass and by the bottle for here and to go - no ticket required

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Special Events

5-9 Special Guest Winemaker Julie Lumgair Lost Valley Wines
8-10 Movie Night: SOMM Interactive Screening - $45 Advanced Ticket

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Walk-ins Welcome! Reserve a table at no cost. An ever changing selection of wine, beer, N/A beverages & food is available for purchase for here or to go.

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