Winery hours/later options?

Question

I’m headed to Napa next week for a conference. It looks like I will be booked until about 3:30 each day. The wineries I’ve looked at all seem to close soon after. Any suggestions on if any might be open through early evening? Or advice on what else to do in the hours after 4:00?

Answer

Great question — Napa Valley can feel a little limiting for wine tasting later in the day, especially if most of your schedule frees up after 3:30 PM. Many wineries close their tastings by around 5-ish, but there *are* some options and alternate evening ideas worth considering.

Here’s a breakdown of things to think about and some suggestions:

Wineries That Stay Open Later or Have Evening-Friendly Options

Arch & Tower – Located in downtown Napa, part of the Robert Mondavi Estate. Their tasting room is open until 7:00 PM, though some tasting experiences are only bookable earlier.
Acumen Wine Gallery – Also in downtown Napa, their tasting room stays open until about 6:00 PM.
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine & Provisions – Not exactly a winery vineyard, but a wine bar / tasting room in downtown Napa. According to a tasting-room list, they are open until 10:00 PM.
Back Room Wines – Another downtown Napa spot; per their listing, they’re open until 9:00 PM on Fridays.
Mia Carta – A Napa “neighbor” winery / tasting room open until 7:00 PM on Thursday–Sunday.

Things to Do in Napa After 4:00 PM If Wineries Are Closing

Stroll or Bike the Napa Valley Vine Trail — The Napa Valley Vine Trail offers a relaxing walk or bike ride along the valley.
Visit the Napa Valley Museum — Located in Yountville, the museum has art, history, and cultural exhibits, making for a nice calm evening stop.
Catch a Show at the Uptown Theatre — This historic Art Deco venue in downtown Napa has concerts and entertainment, which could be a fun way to lean into the evening.
Enjoy a Drink or Dinner Downtown — There are restaurants, wine bars, and tasting rooms downtown that stay open later. For example, Mercantile Social (at the Andaz Hotel) is known for late-night drinks and socializing.

Tips to Maximize Your Time

Make appointments where possible: For the few wineries with extended hours or downtown tasting rooms, bookings are helpful to guarantee you get a seat or a guided tasting.
Go downtown: Many of the later options are not vineyard-based but are tasting rooms or wine bars in downtown Napa — much more walkable and flexible.
Blend wine + dinner: Consider pairing a late tasting with dinner in town. You could do a tasting, then head straight to a nearby restaurant.
Be ready for “quick” tastings: Several wineries may take the last reservation around 3:30–4:00 to finish service by 5, so if you go later, expect a more streamlined tasting relative to a morning or mid-day visit. Forums mention that many wineries stop taking new tastings in the late afternoon.

Bottom Line: You won’t have *tons* of traditional winery vineyard options open late, but there are some good downtown tasting rooms and wine bars that stay open into the evening. Also, mixing in non-tasting activities (museum, walking, dinner) can make the time very enjoyable. If you like, I can pull up a current (week-of) list of Napa tasting rooms open after 4 PM — do you want me to do that?

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