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13C Bar in the Back
An izakaya-style wine bar hidden behind 13C, Amman's largest wine and spirits shop, pairing flights, cocktails and small plates on a cosy patio.
At a glance
- Type
- Wine bar and izakaya
- Area
- Wadi Saqra, Amman, Jordan
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- 13c.wine
Good to know
- Wine shop
- Tasting room
- Patio
- Cocktails
- Small plates
Why we recommend it
13C Bar in the Back is exactly what the name suggests: a bar tucked behind 13C, a wine and spirits shop on Arar Street in Wadi Saqra that bills itself as having Amman's largest selection of wines and spirits. The shop is brought to you by Bulos Y. Zumot Co., vintners since 1954, so the drinks list has real depth. The bar is led by a trio of a sommelier, a winemaker and a restaurateur.
The format is izakaya style. A marble-topped bar and a cosy patio set the mood, and a menu of small plates, grouped by flavour profile, lets you build your own meal around what you are drinking, whether that is wine, spirits or cocktails. A tasting room offers wine flights, which is the best way to explore Jordanian and Lebanese wines alongside bottles from Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, the United States and Argentina. If you find something you like, the shop at the front sells bottles to enjoy with your meal or to take home.
The bar has earned regional recognition, featuring in the Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list at 47th in 2023 and 36th in 2025. Average spending is around 50 US dollars a person. It serves dinner every day and lunch at weekends, so it works for a long Saturday lunch as well as an evening out.
13C suits wine lovers, couples and small groups of friends, and it is a good place to learn about Jordan's own wine production. Book ahead for dinner at weekends, as the space is cosy. The shop also runs private tastings, which can be arranged for groups.
Wadi Saqra is in west-central Amman, a short taxi ride from Jabal Amman, Abdali and the Fifth Circle hotels. The shop is open from 10:00 on weekdays, from 12:00 on Saturdays and from 13:00 on Fridays, until midnight, so you can drop in for a bottle at almost any time; check the bar's own service times when you book. Enquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Beyond wine, the shop's spirits selection covers single malt and blended whisky, bourbon, gin, tequila, rum, cognac and arak, along with non-alcoholic options, so the bar is just as interesting for cocktail drinkers.
13C Bar in the Back FAQs
What is 13C Bar in the Back?
An izakaya-style wine and cocktail bar behind the 13C wine and spirits shop in Wadi Saqra.
What does it serve?
Wines, spirits and cocktails with small plates grouped by flavour profile.
Can you do a wine tasting?
Yes, the tasting room offers wine flights, and private tastings can be arranged.
When is it open?
The bar serves dinner every day and lunch at weekends.
How expensive is it?
Average spending is around 50 US dollars a person.
Can you buy wine to take home?
Yes, from the shop at the front.
Where is it?
At 129 Arar Street in Wadi Saqra.
How can you contact them?
By phone on +962 79 679 6000 or by email at [email protected].