Vara Winery & Distillery

Name: Vara Winery & Distillery
Address: 329 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, US
Telephone: +15058986280
Price range: $$

Wine barTap Room$$Santa Fe

$$ · Moderate
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329 W San Francisco St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
+15058986280
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About

A refined yet relaxed tasting room near the Santa Fe Plaza offering handcrafted wines, spirits, and tapas.

This Santa Fe location provides a space for enjoying handcrafted wines and spirits alongside a menu of tapas and small plates.

The venue features signature wines and carefully crafted cocktails in an intimate setting surrounded by local art and culture.

Known for

Handcrafted wines and spirits
Tapas and small plates
Signature wines
Crafted cocktails

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
Rapid Rewards Dining0.5–3 points per $1

Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	3 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday	3 PM – 9 PM
Thursday	3 PM – 9 PM
Friday	3 PM – 10 PM
Saturday	3 PM – 10 PM
Sunday	Closed

Location

329 W San Francisco St · Santa Fe, Santa Fe

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Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza (Santa Fe)

Boxcar

Wolf and Roadrunner

Alkemē

Horno Restaurant

Fusion Tacos