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Tin City, Paso Robles: A Directory

The Maker District

Wine country, reimagined.

A walkable industrial district south of downtown — wineries, a brewery, a distillery, and food, all sharing corrugated-tin walls. Easily a half-day on its own.

By Leila Harrington · Updated September 2026

Wineries

More than 20 small-production tasting rooms call Tin City home — here are some of the standouts.

  • ONX WinesAnchoring the Limestone Way cul-de-sac — bold, estate-grown blends from two vineyards planted with numerous varietals.
  • Field RecordingsWinemaker Andrew Jones sources fruit from unusual, little-known vineyards for fresh, unpretentious wines.
  • GiornataStephanie & Brian Terrizzi's Italian-varietal wines — Nebbiolo, Barbera, Sangiovese — made with real Italian winemaking sensibility.
  • LevoSelf-taught winemaker Bret Urness's minimalist, small-production Garagiste-style wines.
  • DesparadaWinemaker Vailia From works with more than 20 vineyards across the Central Coast for unique, elegant wines.
  • Sans LiegeCurt Schalchlin's independent-minded, Rhône-inspired wines.
  • Anarchy Wine Co.Christian Tietje's bold, rule-breaking Rhône, Bordeaux & Zinfandel blends, right at the entrance to Tin City.
  • Monochrome WinesUnlike almost anyone else in Paso, Monochrome focuses exclusively on white wines.

Brewery & Spirits

  • BarrelHouse BreweryOne of Tin City's original tenants — a spacious outdoor beer garden, live music, and rotating food trucks.
  • Tin City DistilleryCraft spirits under one roof — vodka, gin, bourbon, and rye, plus the Wine Shine brandy program.

Food

  • Six Test KitchenSLO County's first Michelin-starred restaurant — twelve seats, Chef-Owner Ricky Odbert's tasting menu.
  • Negranti CreameryHandcrafted sheep's-milk ice cream — the perfect break between tasting rooms.
  • ETTOA working pasta factory turning out freshly made pasta right in the district.

Getting There

  • LocationOff Ramada Drive, about 1.5 miles south of the downtown square — roughly a 5-minute drive.
  • Parking & getting aroundFree parking, and the district is compact and walkable once you're there — easy to hit several stops on foot.