Counter Reformation
Known For
A rotating natural wine list served under amber light and bare brick
Counter Reformation leans into its exposed brick and moody atmosphere with enough conviction that it never feels staged. This is a wine bar where the list is long, the room is dark, and no one seems in any hurry to leave.
🕐Best time to visit: October evenings when the desert air finally cools
Our Take
Counter Reformation earns its place through exposed brick, a genuinely intimate scale, and the rare ability to feel like a discovery even though locals have clearly already found it. It sits just below destination status, but it's the kind of wine bar you'll describe in detail to friends when you get home.
The Vibe
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✦ Cute Score ✦
Location
Downtown
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
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