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Wine Bar

Bad Animal

Opens Wednesday at 12:00 PM

Santa Cruz

Some of the best Thai I've had in a minute
Grab a book from the occult section
Soundtrack is all 60s and 70s soul

Sip natural wine between stacks of poetry and occult paperbacks at this bookstore bar. Rotating chefs keep the small menu fresh, while vintage soul soundtracks and zero WiFi encourage actual conversation.

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  • Bookstore wine bar
  • Natural wine focus
  • Cozy reading nooks
  • Rotating chef menu
  • Santa Cruz

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