Interior of a dimly lit Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket with wooden beams, a window showing outdoor cars, and a bar counter with cocktail glasses and shakers.

Inspired by the world,

rooted in Nantucket, open to all.

Duck in. The door is small —

the wine list, cocktail menu, and kitchen are mighty.

Locally sourced, globally inspired, and always walk-in.

Your seat is waiting.

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A handsome private chef from Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket, preparing food in a Nantucket home kitchen. In the background, a dining table with floral centerpiece, glasses, and napkins is set.

Bring Ethos to your table — or bring your table to us.

Host your next private event at Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro — or let us come to you. We offer full venue buyouts, private dining, and in-home chef experiences with bespoke menus, wine pairings, and a cocktail bar built around your evening.

No detail too small, no guest list too particular.

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Why Ethos?

We asked ourselves: What does the perfect night feel like?

It feels like settling into your favorite space—the lighting’s low, the music is just right, and laughs with the staff come easy.

The food is thoughtfully sourced. The cocktails are perfectly balanced. The wines take you off the beaten path and into your new favorite glass.

It’s this combination of mood, sound, flavor and connection that turns small moments into lasting memories.

That’s our Ethos.

No reservations. Walk-in and enjoy!

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A red sign hanging outside a downtown Nantucket building reads 'Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro' with a wine glass illustration containing a map of Nantucket Island inside.
A plate at Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket, of fresh oysters served with lemon wedges, a small dish of red sauce, and some greens.
A glass of white wine, a bottle of Krug champagne, and a plate with cucumber slices, caviar, potato chips, and a bowl of sour cream garnished with chives on a wooden table outside of Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket,
The bar of Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket, with a cocktail draft dispenser in the foreground, featuring two taps with colorful handles, and shelves with bottles in the background.
A skinny margarita and ice, garnished with lime zest, sitting on a wooden surface near an extensive wine list from Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket.
A giant Aperol Spritz garnished with a slice of orange on the rim, placed on a wooden table at Ethos Wine Bar & Bistro in Downtown Nantucket.