378 Square Feet of Natural Wine Near Piedmont Park
Midtown · Atlanta · Coffee Bar / Wine Bar · Visit Website ↗
Updated February 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · February 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Larakin’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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This 378-square-foot gem near Piedmont Park transforms from a morning coffee bar (Intelligentsia partnership) into an evening wine bar with an emphasis on natural and affordable European wines. Owner Jordan Chambers curates a chalkboard list of Spanish, French, and Italian wines that changes regularly. Wines by the glass are affordable, and the selection rewards repeat visits because the list is never the same twice.
Tinned fish and Euro-inspired small bites (white anchovies with lemon and olive oil, focaccia sandwiches) make perfect pairing partners. The space is tiny and charming, with a European cafe vibe that encourages lingering. They host pop-up sushi nights on Sundays and Mondays. The whole experience feels like a secret you stumbled upon in a Midtown side street.
A 378-square-foot coffee-to-wine bar with a rotating chalkboard of natural European wines is the smallest and most personal wine program in Atlanta. The size forces curation. Every bottle on that chalkboard earned its place.
The Bottom Line
Larakin is the tiniest wine bar in Atlanta and one of the most charming. Natural European wines on a chalkboard, coffee in the morning, and a vibe that makes Midtown feel like a European side street.
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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