Fool's Errand

"Fool’s Errand is a wise choice when seeking a cozy bar. There’s an outstanding selection of local beers and wines to be had, including a healthy selection of natural and biodynamic wines. Another area of emphasis: Riesling, with several available by the glass at any given time. A cheese board is an option, should you need one. Consider this a great back-pocket date spot." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman

"Fool’s Errand is NoPa’s requisite first date bar, so don’t be surprised when you overhear the pair next to you discussing sibling counts or birth times. Aside from hoping to meet the loves of their lives, everyone is also here for the excellent wines—especially the global sampling of Austrian, German, and Oregonian riesling (plus, there’s a not-so-subtle directive on the menu to “Drink More Riesling”). If you’d rather get a bottle and split it with whoever you’re getting to know, grab one from a fridge in the back and settle in for a couple of hours. " - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway

"At Fool’s Errand, you’ll constantly overhear pairs discussing sibling quantities, upcoming travel, and, if things are going well, birth times. This is NoPa’s requisite first date bar, thanks to the low ceiling and snug cabin-like feel, ample seating out on the sidewalk, and nice selection of riesling. It’s easy to stay for hours and watch the action on Divisadero by the window, or you can down a cider and leave after 30 minutes if your date is overdoing it with stories about their ex." - Julia Chen

"This subterranean wine bar off Divisidero stretches back farther than you might expect from the street and spills out onto the sidewalk thanks to a small number of tables outside. But no matter where you sit, you’ll enjoy more than a dozen options by the glass and even more by the bottle — plus plenty of beer for anyone not drinking wine. It’s a small but eclectic glass list spanning Portugal, Slovenia, California, and Greece, and the bar has a special affinity for Riesling with three options by the glass including two German and one made in California." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"Fool’s Errand is the perfect launchpad for a night out on Divisadero. This NoPa wine bar that looks like a small cabin only has a short menu of things to snack on like cheese boards and sardines, which will hold you over if you're waiting for a table at nearby Che Fico or Nopa. If you’re posting up, they have a good-sized bottle list, and a small by-the-glass selection. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway, will kamensky