NYC Bookstore Wine Bars To Elevate Your Remote Work Experience

Where to work remotely in NYC when you want a quieter setting with culture and character…

Remote work in New York has outgrown loud coffee shops and unreliable outlets, and professionals are craving places that do more than just provide Wi‑Fi. As entrepreneurs, we want environments that support deep focus during the day and transition seamlessly into something social or restorative after hours. Bookstore wine bars answer that need with a rare blend of quiet energy, intellectual ambiance, and intentional hospitality. We curated a list of four elevated, cozy and reliable spots to get work done and stay after hours for the ambience.

Bibliothèque

If you need a set schedule on when you work and when you play, Bibliothèque will be your go-to work-friendly spot this year. Founded in 2022 by A.J. Jacono, he created a space where the hustle and bustle of New Yorkers could appreciate literature, great food, and coffee, complemented by community events and wine. The bookstore, café, and wine bar all welcome freelancers, nomads, or entrepreneurs who are looking for a calm but low-volume atmosphere. This is the heart of writers and strategists, in my opinion. While you work, you are surrounded by 10,000+ books that bring out that European library feel. Guests are encouraged to use their laptops from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., as the seating is in high demand. You’ll feel productive but inspired to be curious to check out a new book or try a new wine flavor. Work and play go hand in hand at the Bibliothèque. If you are a fan of Carrie Bradshaw, this would be a place where she would write her column and grab drinks with her girlfriends right after!

Sulla Luna

A soft, storybook refuge for anyone seeking creative work at a gentler pace, Sulla Luna invites you to linger rather than rush into your work. The warm lighting, mismatched chairs, and a space where you can read and reflect adds a touch of whimsy. As a child, we often had a comfort blanket, teddy bear, or movie that immediately made us feel like the world slowed down. Sulla Luna reminded me of that feeling. It is a warm, slower-paced nook nestled in the West Village that provides a space to lay low and nearly quiets the city's commotion. When you aren’t reading or outlining notes, you can start your day with an Italian breakfast or lunch. Who doesn’t love to pair a warm cup of coffee with a flaky croissant and a good book? If you can’t make breakfast or lunch, grab dinner and wine with friends in the evening. You can expect Italian staples like Fettuccini ai Funghi or Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. Pair your main dish with any of their six wine pairings and Affogato for a sweet treat.

Anaïs 

Who doesn’t get a midday slump here and there? Especially during those last few winter months, it can get difficult to feel inspired for work or play. Taking a Slack conversation into an in-person meeting? Wanting some social stimulation that doesn’t feel overwhelming? Anaïs blends the bookstore-wine spot with a touch of style to elevate that work-play mood. Grab your laptop or current book and pair it with a glass of wine. The special thing about this wine bookstore is that it has a romantic atmosphere that brings people back each time. Come for the wine, stay for the vibe, and mingle! Inspired by the life and lifestyle of American writer Anaïs Nin, they keep their bookstore full of fun events from collage night to lavish launch parties. Find all the happenings on their website or stay in the loop by following them on Instagram.

Center for Fiction Cafe & Bar

For my book lovers, writers, and deep thinkers, you can find solace and literary inspiration at the Center for Fiction Cafe & Bar. Their atmosphere encourages you to come in, grab your drink of choice, and get intentional with your deadlines. If you have a longer day where you need to be away from home or the office, consider coming in at 9 am and staying until the afternoon, treating yourself to a cocktail or a glass. This center offers a variety of resources and events that inspire you to be part of a community, including reading groups, writing workshops, a writers' studio, and space rentals. Not from the New York area, but you still want to spend the day here? No problem! Purchase a Day Pass that grants you access to the lounge, reading room, or outdoor terrace. The overall structure of the center aims to make guests feel productive, comfortable, and engaged with a book or class. You can partner up with a co-worker or join your meetings on the terrace.

Working remotely doesn't mean staying inside the same four walls. Bookstore wine bars create calm pockets of community where remote days feel intentional: settle into a corner with your laptop and charger, sip something comforting, and flip through a book between tasks. These hybrid venues encourage focus without isolation, blending café ritual, bookstore curiosity, and the relaxed conviviality of a wine bar. For freelancers and hybrid workers craving a change of scene, they offer a productivity boost and a chance to reconnect with pleasures that make work sustainable. And while you’re enjoying your new place to work, discover how live events can transform hybrid venues into profitable, community-building opportunities.