We’ve all heard of – and been to – pub crawls in San Diego. But, prepare yourself for an upgrade this weekend at the first annual Wine Bar Crawl on Sunday, March 29, 2009. With so many great San Diego wine bars opening each year, this progressive crawl change only seems natural.

This Sunday, for only $60 per person, enjoy a limo bus ride to 5 wine bars, a flight of 3 wines, and hosted appetizers at each venue. Get tickets at vip@imagesandiego.com.

Get a taste of the first annual Wine Bar Crawl…

5 venues in 5 hours

Cask Room: Located in the exciting East Village, this wine bar and bistro is known for their ever-changing list of wines by-the-glass, by-the-bottle, as well as their craft brews. Consistently voted as one of the best wine bars in San Diego, Cask Room lives up to its reputation as an A-list venue, serving their wine in topnotch 26 ounce Eisch Breathable crystal stemware, offering the finest comfort with leather couches, loveseats, and club chairs, and providing expert knowledge on all your wine inquiries.

Unwine: Come “unwine” at Little Italy’s newest wine venue, where you can explore their small but impressive wine cellar, nestle in a cozy armchair with a glass of wine, and sample an array tasty snacks. Nothing pairs better with a good drink and a scrumptious appetizer than friendly service, and this is exactly what Unwine has. This new wine bar on the block is modern and chic without sacrificing a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly staff.

Modus: Prepare to indulge at this sleek and seductive supper club. Modus is famous for their exceptional wines and expertise cocktails, but what this bar really loves to boast is its quality food made from the freshest ingredients. While keeping up with its stellar bar menu and intricate cocktails, Modus does not neglect its duty to prepare and serve excellent food to its patrons. Be immersed in authentic American fare in this casual yet sophisticated setting and have a drink without letting your stomach down.

Wine Lover: A wine bar crawl would not be complete without stopping at The Wine Lover, a quiet and relaxing venue located in Hillcrest. This bar offers a small outdoor patio great for experiencing the Hillcrest vibe without having to deal with the large crowds. The wine selection is extensive with decent prices ranging from cheap to relatively high-end. With an intimate ambiance and pleasant service, this bar is the perfect place for a having date or just catching up with some friends.

Wine Steals: With over 300 wines to discover, Wine Steals is the ideal destination for a true wine connoisseur. Wines are offered by the glass and half-glass, wine flights, or by the bottle, all at deals that are hard to beat. The Hillcrest Wine Steals venue possesses a quaint, ethnic vibe with its wooden décor and rich orange and red hues. Cheese and meat plates are available, but if you’re craving something more they also offer paninis and pizzas. This is the last stop of the crawl and is the perfect place to end the night.

Find more San Diego wine bars in our nightlife directory.