Sotoa

Sotoa is a wine bar and caviste on Avenue du Maréchal Foch in Biarritz, combining drinks, small plates and a retail wine selection in one address. The setting is described as intimate, warm and convivial, making it suitable for an aperitif, a relaxed drink or an informal meal shared with family, friends, a partner or a solo guest.

Wine is central to the experience, with bottles selected for the cave and drinks served at the bar. The selection also includes beer, local beer, cocktails and spirits, giving the venue a broader drinks offer than wine alone. Guidance from the chef and caviste helps with choosing bottles and finding pairings for the food, with advice shaped around individual tastes.

The food focuses on tapas, sharing boards, cheeses and charcuterie. Sotoa highlights French and Spanish cured meats alongside carefully selected produce from local and regional sources. The kitchen also prepares house items such as pâté, tuna rillettes and gazpacho. These options suit an aperitif built around several small plates or a more substantial grazing-style meal accompanied by wine.

As a caviste, Sotoa also works as a place to browse and purchase wine rather than only drink it on site. Selected products can be taken away, extending the experience beyond the bar. The combination of a wine shop, drinks counter and food service gives the venue a practical role for both a casual stop and a bottle chosen for a meal elsewhere.

A terrace is available, while the interior provides a more intimate setting. The overall style remains relaxed and product-led, with emphasis on regional character, quality ingredients and informed pairing advice. Sotoa can suit casual gatherings, family occasions, birthday drinks and evenings centred on tapas and bottles shared around the table.