Six Bottles by DTI: Paramaribo's Boutique Bottle Shop for Serious Sippers
A pocket-sized wine and spirits boutique where the pours punch far above Ronaldlaan's quiet residential vibe.
Why Go
Tucked into a leafy stretch of Ronaldlaan, Six Bottles by DTI is Paramaribo's answer to the question 'where do I actually find a good bottle in Suriname?' It's not a sit-down restaurant in the classic sense but a curated boutique that treats wine and spirits the way a good record store treats vinyl ΓÇö chosen, championed, and ready to be talked about.
The Experience
Walk in and you're greeted by shelves lined with bottles you would not expect to find this far up the Suriname River — Chateau Ste. Michelle from Washington, Paul Hobbs from California, South African Topiary blends, Argentine Malbec from The Show, and a wall of playful spirits like Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Teremana tequila (Blanco, Reposado and Añejo), Ménage à Trois, and Empress 1908 gin. The staff double as sommeliers and recipe testers, happily walking you through cocktail ideas (the Peanut Butter White Russian is a house favourite) or steering you toward a Matua sparkler for the beach. The room is small, the curation is tight, and the vibe is more 'friendly neighbourhood cellar' than showroom.
What to Try
Grab a bottle of Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling for humid Paramaribo afternoons, a Teremana Reposado for sundowners on a river dock, or a Topiary CabernetΓÇôShiraz to pair with a djangan or roti dinner back at your rental. If you want something uniquely 'Six Bottles,' ask for the Skrewball and whatever they're pouring alongside it that week ΓÇö the tasting suggestions rotate.
Insider Tip
Time your visit around one of their tasting nights or B2B lounge pop-ups (they've featured at SEOGS delegate events at Roelie's Event Venue). Follow @sixbottlesbydti on Facebook before you fly in ΓÇö they post cocktail recipes and event dates that never make it to the usual tourist sites, and walk-ins during a tasting are the fastest way to meet Paramaribo's food-and-drink scene.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Ronaldlaan 17, Paramaribo, Suriname. Hours: MondayΓÇôSaturday 12:00ΓÇô19:00; closed Sunday and public holidays. Phone: +597 890-5757. It's a bottle shop first, so plan to take purchases with you ΓÇö a taxi from the historic centre runs about 10ΓÇô15 minutes. Cash (SRD) is welcomed; call ahead if you need a specific label reserved or a gift-wrapped bottle for a host.
Pair It With
- Zus & Zo Guide — Cosy garden restaurant and guesthouse a short drive away ΓÇö bring a bottle from Six Bottles or grab dinner first, then swing by for a nightcap purchase.
- Waterkant boardwalk — Uncork a Matua sparkler or Empress 1908 gin cocktail at sunset along the Suriname River ΓÇö the classic Paramaribo golden-hour move.
- Roelie's Event Venue — Six Bottles regularly hosts pop-up tasting lounges here during industry events; worth checking if your visit overlaps.
- 101 Suites Guide — One of the nearest boutique stays on Ronaldlaan ΓÇö perfect base for grabbing a bottle and enjoying it back at the room.