Wine Time

Wine Time is a wine bar and shop at 15 Boyqorgon 1st Passage in the Yashnobod District of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where visitors can taste Uzbek wines alongside imported bottles. Uzbekistan has a long winemaking tradition centred on the Samarkand and Fergana valley regions, and the bar offers a way to sample local wines that are rarely found outside the country, set next to wines from other regions for comparison. The specialty is wine by the glass, which allows tasting without committing to a full bottle. The menu highlights wine flights, a cheese plate and small plates, forming a light food programme designed to accompany the drinks rather than a full restaurant meal. Flights are a good way to compare Uzbek and imported styles side by side, and the cheese plate and small plates suit sharing. Because the venue is also a shop, bottles can be purchased to take away. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, with moderate noise and a quiet, social mood suited to an evening drink rather than a boisterous night out. Smart-casual dress is typical, though there is no strict code. Prices are mid-range at about 120,000 to 250,000 UZS (roughly $10 to $21) per person, depending on how many glasses are ordered. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the space fills; midweek visits are usually easier. Opening hours are roughly 12:00 to 00:00 daily and should be verified. The Yashnobod location is east of the city centre, so a taxi is the simplest way to reach it, and it works well as an end-of-day stop for those interested in Uzbek wine.