Best Wine Bars in Salisbury 2026
Ranked by locals — updated April 2026
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🏆 Twisted barrel Salisbury is currently Salisbury's top-ranked wine bars — voted #1 by locals.
Salisbury does not have a standalone wine bar, but several restaurants and bars have excellent wine lists. Charter 1227 has the best by-the-glass selection in the city. The Haunch of Venison offers a carefully curated list of wines and spirits in one of the finest pub settings anywhere.
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of wine bars on offer — particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best wine bars Salisbury has to offer.
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Is there a wine bar in Salisbury?+
Salisbury does not have a dedicated wine bar, but Charter 1227 and the Haunch of Venison both have outstanding wine lists and welcome drinkers without dining.
Is Wine Bars in Salisbury good?+
Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its wine bars. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.
Where in Salisbury can I find the best wine bars?+
The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for wine bars in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.
Is Wine Bars near Salisbury Cathedral?+
Many of the best wine bars options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.
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💡 Did You Know?
Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.
Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.
Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.