wine bars

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A wine bar is a drinking establishment focused on wine rather than beer or cocktails.

Wine bars typically offer curated selections by the glass, often accompanied by small plates of cheese, charcuterie, or tapas-style dishes.

The atmosphere tends toward the intimate and upscale: We met at a wine bar after work.

Unlike restaurants with wine lists, wine bars make wine the primary draw.

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by the glass · oenophile · corkage · appellations · pairings · bodegas · terroir · varietal · charcuterie · tastings · cellar · small plates · oenology · conviviality · mingle · candlelit · date night · tapas

Categories
Opposites
beverage focus

wine barsbeer halls

Communal drinking establishments

pubs · brewpubs · craft beer bars · beer gardens · dive bars

atmosphere and sophistication

wine barsdive bars

Rundown neighborhood taverns

honky-tonks · roadhouses · beer halls · sports bars · taverns

alcohol vs. non-alcohol

wine barscoffee shops

Establishments serving brewed beverages

tea houses · cafés · soda fountains · milk bars · ice cream parlors

Family

bar, wine, vineyard, wines, bartender, barmaid, winery, wineglass, barman

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG