Wine More Time

Wine More Time is a wine bar at 8 Rue Saint-James in the Saint-James quarter of Bordeaux, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The street runs close to the Grosse Cloche, the medieval bell gate that is one of the city's best-known landmarks, and the bar's terrace faces that monument, which makes it a natural stop for visitors exploring the old town between the Saint-Pierre and Saint-Michel districts. The atmosphere is convivial and sociable, with a crowd made up of travellers, locals meeting for an aperitif and small groups settling in for the evening. There is no dress code, and casual clothing suits the terrace setting. Guests are mostly adults from their twenties upward. Music is secondary to conversation. The core of the offer is wine: the bar lists more than 400 bottles organised by appellation, which makes it a useful place to compare Bordeaux regions such as the Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Graves and Sauternes, as well as wines from elsewhere in France. The kitchen serves Southwest dishes, so a glass can be turned into a meal built around the region's regional cooking. The venue is listed as open Monday to Saturday, with Sunday closed. Exact hours are not confirmed, but evenings are the main trading period. Weeknights are calmer, while Friday and Saturday evenings and sunny days draw a full terrace. No cover charge is expected, and bottle-service nightclub culture does not apply, although ordering by the bottle is the natural option for groups. Reservations are advisable on weekend evenings and for groups wanting a terrace table, and can be arranged by contacting the venue directly. Prices fall in the mid range, with bottle prices depending on the appellation chosen. Wine More Time suits visitors who want a broad, appellation-led list in a central location with a view of the Grosse Cloche.