Wineries on Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island has a small wine scene built around tasting rooms, a short ferry ride from Seattle. Some producers grow grapes on the island. Others make wine from grapes trucked in from Eastern Washington. A tasting room is not automatically a winery with a vineyard you can walk through, so do not count on seeing vines at every stop.
This page explains how a visit works in 2026, who can taste, and how to plan the day. It does not rank or recommend individual producers. Opening days and fees differ from room to room, so check each one before you go.
Our picks: wine and whiskey tastings
Two ways to taste on the island: a winery tour with dinner and an island tour with a whiskey tasting. Both start on Bainbridge, so the ferry from Seattle is extra.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Island winery tour with dinner
- Wine tastings included
- Gourmet dinner
- Transport by luxury vehicle
A winery tour of about three and a half hours with a dinner. You take the ferry from Seattle yourself and walk to the pick-up point, so the fare is extra.
Check availability →Island tour with a whiskey tasting
- Whiskey tasting
- Island sights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
The island tour with a whiskey tasting added, starting outside the ferry terminal. It is a whiskey tasting, not a wine tour, and the ferry from Seattle is extra.
Check availability →Bainbridge Island wine tours
Wine tours and tastings on Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula, plus day trips from Seattle that include wine, with live prices and availability.
Bainbridge Island wine tasting: what to expect
Most visits are short and relaxed: you try a small selection and talk to the person pouring. Each tasting room sets its own days, hours and fee, and these differ from one room to the next. Plan to call or check the website ahead rather than assume.
Island vineyards and bought-in grapes are two different things. A winery that grows grapes on the island can tell you about the vines, the soil and the harvest. A producer that buys grapes from Eastern Washington still makes the wine locally, but the grapes did not grow here. Neither is better by default. If the source of the grapes matters to you, ask when you pour.
How many wineries are there?
Counts differ, depending on whether you mean the island or the peninsula.
| Area | What it covers | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island | Tasting rooms and producers on the island | No fixed island number to rely on |
| Kitsap Peninsula | Seven wineries promoted across the peninsula, including Poulsbo and Hansville | Not all seven are on the island |
| Day trip from Seattle | One or two tasting rooms with a ferry crossing | Fits a half day with Winslow |
For most visitors, two tasting rooms in one afternoon is plenty, especially if you add a museum or a garden to the same day. Add a stop in Poulsbo if you want a third.
The age rule: 21 and over
Commercial wine tasting is for people aged 21 and older. Washington law has an exception for parents, but it does not allow anyone under 21 to drink on a licensed business's premises. That does not mean every tasting room bans children from the room. Rules differ, so ask the room if you travel with a family. Bring a valid photo ID.
Visiting in a group and getting around
Groups of about 6 are the suggested size, and a call ahead is advised for reservations. A short message also avoids a closed door. There is no single reservation rule and no uniform tasting fee for every room.
Organized wine transport and wine tours exist, and the tour list above shows what is bookable. If you drive yourself, plan who drives, and consider the ferry timetable on the way back. Island buses and an on-demand service run on parts of the island, but they do not reach every road, so look at getting there before you rely on them.
Pair a tasting with a quiet half day: the Bloedel Reserve for a garden walk, or Winslow for the waterfront. Avoid ending a day with a long drive.
Bainbridge Island wineries: frequently asked questions
How many wineries are on Bainbridge Island?
There is no fixed island count to rely on. Seven wineries are promoted across the whole Kitsap Peninsula, which includes Poulsbo and Hansville, so that number is not an island count.
Do I need a reservation for a tasting?
Not always. Groups of about 6 are the suggested size, and you should contact the room ahead for a reservation or a larger party. There is no single rule, so check each room before you go.
How old do I have to be?
You must be 21 or older to taste. Bring a photo ID. Ask ahead if you travel with children.
Can I walk through the vineyards?
Not always. Some producers grow grapes on the island, others buy grapes from Eastern Washington, and not every tasting room has a vineyard open to visitors.
Can I do a wine tour without a car?
Yes, if you book a tour that includes transport. The tour list above shows the current options. Otherwise a car or a taxi is the practical choice.
What is the difference between island-grown and bought-in grapes?
A winery that grows grapes on the island can tell you about the vines, the soil and the harvest. A producer that buys grapes from Eastern Washington still makes the wine locally, but the grapes did not grow here. If the source matters to you, ask when you pour.