Name: Urban Legend Winery
Price range: $$$
Careful stewardship of terroir and tradition. Gently coaching grapes from vine to bottle, pure and delicious.
It’s about value.
From the vineyard to your glass, quality and craftsmanship is front and center—and offered directly to you.
It’s about rarity.
Limited production and distinctive varieties—there’s always something interesting to delight you.
Welcome to urban wine country!
Visit Urban Legend on Spirits Alley, an eclectic cluster of artisan wineries, distilleries, and breweries on the former Alameda Naval Air Station.
We are open by reservation only Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for glasses, flights, and bottles outdoors on our City View Patio.
1951 Monarch St., Alameda, CA 94501
You’ve probably heard this before: “…our club is different…” In our case, it’s true. Admittedly, in our Club’s 10th year, others are beginning to emulate us. None, however, are more thoroughly focused on delighting you than Urban Legend.
Jon

					I've been coming to UL since they first opened both professionally (I... read moreI've been coming to UL since they first opened both professionally (I ran East Bay Winery Bike Tours for 9 years) and on my own since I've retired the business. Never had a wine that was less than excellent - and I've tasted dozens of their varietals and blends through the years. First rate and always educational tasting experience in the winery too! read less  - 1/06/2021
				
Chad

					I remember when Urban Legend was back on 4th street in Oakland.... read moreI remember when Urban Legend was back on 4th street in Oakland.  At the time, I didn't care for wine at all, but I loved stopping by to chat with Steve and Marilee when taking the dogs out for their walk.   One of those days, I finally decided to do a wine tasting already with the assumption I was going to hate everything.  Marilee asked me a few questions about food I liked and disliked and then brought out a wine for me to try.   I surprisingly loved it and instantly thought Marilee was magic.  🙂

Over the years, my palette for wine has evolved and Urban Legend has been with me every step of the way.  They are kind, passionate, and truly care about creating the best possible experience for their customers.

I recently ordered two cases of wine and a few bottles were missing.  The order was corrected the very same day with a little extra gift.  PLUS, I got to see TC twice in one day.  TC is amazing and probably one of the coolest humans you'll ever meet.

Basically, I love Urban Legend. Thank you to Steve and Marilee for contributing such a wonderful business to our community. read less  - 1/28/2021
				
Steve

					Perfect place for enjoying great wines, views, and weather.  They have... read morePerfect place for enjoying great wines, views, and weather.  They have the perfect set up for social distancing, so you'll feel safe hanging out with family and friends. read less  - 10/04/2020
				
Min

					loved the cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. cider is great as well.... read moreloved the cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. cider is great as well. definitely worth making the trip out here. tempranillo was great too. left with bottle of barbera read less  - 2/06/2020
				
Robert

					And very nice and unique place to go to have a glass... read moreAnd very nice and unique place to go to have a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful city from Alameda. read less  - 10/24/2020
				
Lisa

					Outstanding location for social distancing and wonderful view w interesting wines! Next... read moreOutstanding location for social distancing and wonderful view w interesting wines! Next time bringing our dog & some charcuterie 😉🐶❤️ read less  - 2/26/2021
				
Eddie

					Excellent wines with breathtaking views of San Francisco with the great hometown... read moreExcellent wines with breathtaking views of San Francisco with the great hometown fell of Alameda! This place is a true gem! I will definitely be back! Friendly staff a must see experience!🍷🥂 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ read less  - 4/10/2021
				
Christabelle

					Fabulous! Fabulous! A 10 minute drive or 20 minute bike ride from... read moreFabulous! Fabulous! A 10 minute drive or 20 minute bike ride from my condo- If you live on the island of alameda, do not miss out on this hidden treasure! The wine is far more complex than its neighbors'! The barbera is worth coming onto the island if you are not local, and the BEST part is my dogs can tag along with us! read less  - 11/17/2019
				
Diana

					Wonderful views, nice folks!  - 10/11/2020
				
Tata

					This winery deserves 10 stars! I'm so happy I joined and didn't... read moreThis winery deserves 10 stars! I'm so happy I joined and didn't cancel my membership here. The owners are kind and super accommodating when it comes to their members. They have some really awesome wines too and even though I'm not the biggest Rose wines but theirs is the best and most refreshing one I've had and I LOVE it! They even ship your wines to you overnight and don't charge. WOW! I cannot thank then enough for their amazing service! I look forward to visiting the winery again soon and my next shipment! read less  - 4/11/2020
				
Tracy

					Delicious wine!  Great people!!  - 2/28/2020
				
Craig

					Very good service vendor on food awesomeness  - 8/29/2020
				
Jenna

					Beautiful setting. Dogs welcomed. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means,... read moreBeautiful setting. Dogs welcomed. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means, just like to have a couple of glasses. We were basically going out to eat, and were going to Faction since they had two food trucks, but there were no tables whatsoever. So, decided to go to Almanac, but then remembered that there were some new folks on the block, so we headed here and to Dashe. I recommend much larger signage out on the main base to let people know that you are out here also. I only knew about it because I had read, so signage might beckon people that are in the area already for Spirits Alley or the Antique Fair. We got three dishes from the food truck, Mexican food, Food from the Heart, I believe. Pretty tasty. Everyone was so nice to our dog. I liked the wine that I bought, Grenanche but Oswaldo likes reds so he went over to Dashe and bought a flight, and then a bottle of his own. Would absolutely come back especially on a warmer sunset evening. read less  - 10/27/2019
				
Kathy

					Outstanding wines and customer service!!!  Loved Ferry (Ferran) and TC! Tried... read moreOutstanding wines and customer service!!!  Loved Ferry (Ferran) and TC! Tried two flights of wines and all were amazing! Looking forward to returning to this Alameda gem!!! read less  - 5/25/2021
				
Sarid

					Great selection of wines and friendly staff  - 5/31/2021
				
Meg

					Fantastic experience at the tasting room with Cia & TC! I love... read moreFantastic experience at the tasting room with Cia & TC! I love coming here with my mom. We are always welcomed with a positive environment. They were busy, but made an effort to give us a great tasting experience sitting away from the tasting counter. I highly recommend Urban Legend over other tasting rooms due to the personal touch & the best wine on the island. read less  - 2/24/2020
				
Hank

					I went here the other day for a tasting with some friends... read moreI went here the other day for a tasting with some friends and it is absolutely wonderful place to visit. The quality of her wines is spectacular, I particularly love their Syrah. Plus, the pricing is very very good. It's fun to sit outside and taste wine. read less  - 8/15/2021
				
Tom

					We visited Urban Legend on opening day during 
 Covirus-19 and had... read moreWe visited Urban Legend on opening day during 
 Covirus-19 and had a great time. The staff was warm
 and extremely engaging with guests. The wine was
 amazing and will return soon. Cheers to the entire 
 Urban Legend staff. read less  - 8/02/2020
				
Mike

					Wonderful new winery in Alameda! The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly.... read moreWonderful new winery in Alameda! The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. They live up to their motto that their guests are family. The setting beautiful and peaceful even when the hangars nearby are hectic. And the wines are excellent with a special nod to the Barbera. Even better, both the outdoor patio and indoor tasting room are dog friendly! Our pups loved it. read less  - 11/17/2019
				
Jessica

					Extremely well thought out designed and spaced outside set-up with a view... read moreExtremely well thought out designed and spaced outside set-up with a view of the Bay.  They sanitize the tables before and after each party.  Even the wine flights were esthetic.  My favorite wine is and has always been the Sonici.  Cheers! 🍷 read less  - 9/05/2020
				
					Fun Tsting Room with OK wines in Alameda - Urblan Legend Cellars We went to Urban Legends Cellars, which is in the winery/distillery tasting... read moreWe went to Urban Legends Cellars, which is in the winery/distillery tasting room area of Alameda.  There is both tables outside, a tasting bar, and some average seating inside.  Children are OK in tasting rooms.   Staff is nice.  They have a wide variety of wine for tasting. read less  - 11/17/2019
				
Stephanie

					Urban Legend is located right next to Dashe Cellars near Alameda Point.... read moreUrban Legend is located right next to Dashe Cellars near Alameda Point. It's so convenient to get two different wine tastings in one go! Although they share a restroom, they are not affiliated with each other.

Both tasting rooms have ample outdoor seating, but Urban Legend has a very different atmosphere inside. It gives a warm, more intimate feeling with some comfortable seating. Hubby and I shared a tasting. Don't know if it was just the wines we tasted that day, but we were not in love with any of the wines we tasted. Being fans of hard cider, we were interested in trying their Sturdy Girl cider, so we asked for a little taste of that too, and we actually liked it! We ended up getting a liter of that for $18. The growler it comes in requires a $4 deposit which you can get returned to you if you return it to them. We'll probably end up coming back with it to get it refilled!

The people here are SUPER FRIENDLY! We felt very welcome and appreciated how welcoming they were to our dog as well (he even got a dog treat)! read less  - 3/08/2020
				
Holly

					I've been a wine club member for many years and was surprised... read moreI've been a wine club member for many years and was surprised to see that I had not yet left a review! I was first introduced to Urban Legend at a networking in 2012 and am still coming back for more.

The owners are fantastic, down to earth and wonderful people. And many of their staff imbibe these same qualities.

Oh, and the wine is great too!

The new location has a lovely view and is well worth the drive to Alameda. read less  - 1/11/2020
				
Peggy

					Excellent wines and great staff!  - 4/09/2020
				
Lucia

					Amazing city view, I'm not a wine drinker but my husband loved... read moreAmazing city view, I'm not a wine drinker but my husband loved their wine and great service. Loved it! read less  - 10/03/2021
				
Marian

					Covid-safe - see pics.  It is outdoors with ample spacing between... read moreCovid-safe - see pics.  It is outdoors with ample spacing between tables.  Masks required.  
Parking - Lots of it.  Park in front of the smoke stack and walk to the back.
Offerings - see pics.
Reservation required.  Time limit on table.

Outdoor setup with a gorgeous view of SF across the water.  

Urban Legend share the tables with Dashe Cellar next door - so you can try 2 wineries at one table.  There is a food truck, Gerard's Paella.  You pay each company separately.  The server only serves for their establishment.  Food truck is walk up.

Urban Legends uses a different payment device that's a handheld and I avoided touch by sliding my card in.  Our Urban Legend server was very warm and friendly.  She even did a background check on the rosato for us.  It was delicious!  We didn't try anything else there.  I just wanted to post so anyone thinking about visiting can see the setup (see pics).

It's really nice to have an outdoor space where you can feel safe and relax some :). Thanks for reading!  Please click useful on my review. read less  - 10/24/2020
				
Shirley

					Alameda Wine Alley has great places to explore and try some booze.... read moreAlameda Wine Alley has great places to explore and try some booze. I came here for a $25 wine tasting. The service was impeccable! I'm too lazy to drive to Livermore or Napa Valley so having this nearby is wonderful. I got 5 small tastings and snacks. Wine is pretty pricey, but this was a fun experience sitting outside with a view of the City across the Bay. read less  - 8/25/2021
				
Ada

					My partner decided to surprise me for my 30th birthday with my... read moreMy partner decided to surprise me for my 30th birthday with my friends at Urban Legend Cellars this past weekend! I had never been here before, but I was pleasantly amazed by the views, urban winery ambiance, and superb service by a very kind and generous server (I forgot your name but you had short silver hair and glasses)! She made me feel so welcome with some bubbly in the beginning and gave me great tips. I ordered bottles rather than everyone do wine flights. I chose my favorites - rose, merlot, and a tempranillo to start off our party. 

S told me when he reserved the table, it was originally for only an hour and a half, but we stayed here for quite some time since they didn't need the tables! My friends decorated the festivities and they were very accommodating with supplying us with forks and napkins. Since Urban Legend Cellars does not have food, they allowed us to bring our our charcuterie boards and snacks. Supposedly they typically have food trucks at the site, but this time they didn't.

My friend ordered more bubbly to go along with the cake cutting and I ordered another bottle of a more fruity red wine blend. Very delicious altogether and the views of SF across the bay was incredible! Loved my birthday surprise here and can't wait to come back! read less  - 9/19/2021
				
Krystal

					Went here on Saturday with three girlfriends to celebrate a birthday ... read moreWent here on Saturday with three girlfriends to celebrate a birthday  the service was phenomenal and the staff made us feel very safe. More importantly, the wine was on point! I tried the bordeaux flight and was pleasantly surprised. I have personally been to bordeaux and toured many wineries there so was slightly hesitant thinking that a place in Alameda could not live up to what I had experienced in the past but my preconception was 100% wrong. All the wines were fantastic! Will definitely be going again read less  - 11/12/2020
				
De

					good wine and staff. great views of the bay  - 8/01/2021
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