The Top Wine Bars in Greater Boston

Greater Boston’s wine culture is stronger than ever, from intimate hideaways with moody lighting to full-service restaurants with enviable wine lists. Here’s a look at some of the must-try wine bars—and restaurants with a particular emphasis on wine—in and around the city. Whether you’re looking to snack while you sip or indulge in a full feast of Spanish tapas or French fare, Boston’s got the wine spot to accommodate your needs.

This guide was first published in April 2025; stay tuned for periodic updates.

See also: The best New England food and drink subscriptions, including wine clubs

Barcelona Wine Bar in Brookline. / Courtesy photo

Barcelona Wine Bar

The rest of this list features smaller, independently owned local spots, but we’ve got to give props to this growing national chain with three buzzy Boston-area locations, two of which opened over a decade ago. Barcelona Wine Bar features one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the country, and we tend to forget we’re at a chain while indulging in, say, a juicy 2019 Viñátigo from the Canary Islands or choosing among over two dozen traditional and modern riojas. Give your tastebuds the full Spanish treatment with selections from the tapas menu, too: Try pairing a rosé—perhaps the dry Liquid Geography from northwest Spain—with patatas bravas and salsa brava, or the house-made ricotta seasoned with fennel pollen and honey.

1700 Beacon St., Washington Square, Brookline, 617-264-8900; 525 Tremont St., South End, Boston, 617-266-2600; 1688 Massachusetts Ave., between Porter and Harvard squares, Cambridge, 617-468-2200; barcelonawinebar.com.

Bar Pallino. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Bar Pallino

A Parisian-inspired wine bar in a Newbury Street basement that’s only accessible through an Italian restaurant? Sure, we’ll take it. To find Bar Pallino, you have to walk through its sibling spot Faccia a Faccia (formerly known as Faccia Brutta), the front-facing destination owned by the same people as Toro, Coppa, and Little Donkey. A speakeasy-style spot that counts modern Paris wine bar Septime La Cave among its inspirations, Bar Pallino goes all-in on organic and biodynamic wines and a carefully curated vinyl soundtrack. Choose from over 70 selections curated by the restaurant group’s longtime beverage director Jodie Battles, such as a chardonnay from the Aosta Valley or a catarratto from Sicily. Want to venture beyond wine? Try mezcal, another highlight at the subterranean bar.

278 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston, 857-991-1080, facciabruttaboston.com/bar-pallino.

Gourmet hot dogs pair with wine and Champagne at Bubble Bath. / Photo by Brian Samuels Photography

Bubble Bath

You might not expect to find a top-tier wine bar inside a bustling downtown food hall—ahem, a Best of Boston food hall—but drop your preconceived notions and sidle up to the 13-seat Bubble Bath, from restaurateur Tiffani Faison (Sweet Cheeks, Tenderoni’s). Champagne’s the star here (perhaps you’ve heard of Bubble Bath’s Moët & Chandon vending machine?), and the food is a delightful highbrow/lowbrow mix: caviar, hot dogs, and popcorn. Bubble Bath sommelier Charlie Gaeta’s wine list features plenty of reds, whites, oranges, and rosés; if you can’t decide, try a “For the Gram” flight of three pours. Of note: Bubble Bath also sells retail bottles in case you’re looking to continue the experience in your very own bubble bath at home. Also, be sure to watch social media for details on guest sommelier events.

100 High St. (High Street Place), Downtown Boston, 857-250-4645, bubblebathboston.com.

Find Dear Annie by the glowing eyes on Mass. Ave. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Dear Annie

Best of Boston winner, 2023

Super-local pescatarian snacks and intriguing natural wines? Don’t mind if we do. This Cambridge sibling to Rebel Rebel (see below) gets a lot of press for its quirky-casual vibes and serious wine obsession. Order at the counter; grab a seat at the big communal table; pair a glass of something special with a vegetable plate or seasonal crudo or seafood tartare.

1741 Massachusetts Ave., between Porter and Harvard squares, Cambridge, dearanniebar.com.

Frenchie. / Courtesy photo

Frenchie Wine Bistro

A ticket out of Logan Airport isn’t the only way to dine like the French. Frenchie Wine Bistro’s decorative ceiling tiles and ornate floral wallpaper transport you to Paris—and we haven’t even mentioned the wine yet. Go for the classic wine-and-cheese combo: Order an artisanal cheese board, featuring options from New England and beyond, and a glass of something French—say, a sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley. Not in the mood for a refreshing white? Try a spicy red, like the 2020 Château de Trignon. Even wine newbies will have an easy time choosing the perfect glass, as the wine list is conveniently organized by color and taste profile. Whether you’re having a dessert red or a rich white, don’t miss the opportunity to order macarons for dessert.

560 Tremont St., South End, Boston, 857-233-5941, frenchieboston.com.

Fromage Wine Bar and Restaurant

Let the bar’s name be your guide at this friendly Southie spot: Eat cheese (fromage) and drink wine. Nine variations on cheese and charcuterie boards await, as do international wine flights. In the mood for a Chilean pinot noir, for example, or a French sancerre? It’s all here, and ready to be paired with comforting entrees, including lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and garlic butter Tuscan shrimp. End on a sweet note with old-school desserts like chocolate lava cake and bananas Foster.

401 W Broadway, South Boston, 617-464-4300, fromageboston.com.

Georgie’s Wine Bar

Named for an adorable bulldog who also serves as the spot’s “Chief Cuteness Officer,” Georgie’s is a reinvention/combination of Taste Wine Bar, which closed during the pandemic, and its sibling wine shop Common Vines. This downtown gem focuses on low-intervention, small-production wines; enjoy them at the bar and patio with small bites, like nuts, olives, and “stuff on bread” (think baguette slices topped with manchego and quince paste). Want to go beyond the by-the-glass options but not get a full bottle? Georgie’s will open almost any bottle that’s in stock as long as your group commits to at least two glasses from it. Or, buy wine for home, available as themed four-bottle collections (“Orange is the New Pink,” “Sushi Nite,” etc.).

100 Summer St., Downtown Boston, 617-800-6189, georgieswine.com.

Gray’s Hall. / Courtesy photo

Gray’s Hall

Best of Boston winner, 2024

The team behind American Provisions—a pair of specialty food shops in Dorchester and South Boston—opened this this natural wine bar back in 2019, but the seasonal menu makes Gray’s Hall feel new at every visit. Whether you order a tuna crudo or arancini with smoked mushrooms and squash ricotta with your Macabeu, or the fancied-up take on a Big Mac, you’ll taste the flavors of local New England farms and fisheries at this casual Southie hangout, gussied up with red shiplap and checkerboard backsplash.

615 E Broadway, South Boston, 617-269-1001, grayshall.com.

Haley.Henry. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Haley.Henry

Best of Boston winner, 2017 and 2019

Almost a decade in, Haley Fortier’s wine bar—with a focus on natural, small-production picks—gets plenty of acclaim locally and beyond. We obviously love it (see the Best of Boston awards above), and it’s been a James Beard semifinalist a few times, too. The intimate space has almost a boat-like feel, taking you worlds away from its bustling Downtown Crossing surroundings. But Haley.Henry’s central location is a plus for those who work downtown: Clock out at the end of the day and head over for tinned fish, charcuterie, and snacks like bay scallop ceviche, paired with a funky, new-to-you wine. A glass of a small-batch Alsatian orange, perhaps? P.S.: Don’t miss “Weiner Wednesdays” for ever-changing themed hot dog specials.

45 Province St., Downtown Crossing, Boston, 617-208-6000, haleyhenry.com.

Krasi. / Photo by Sam Swan

Krasi

Boston’s finest Greek wine list is just off Newbury Street. Paying homage to traditional Greek wine culture, Krasi brings regional Greek cuisine to New England with cured meats, rustic meze, and wines thick with history unlocked in every sip. Take a seat in a Mediterranean-blue booth and flip through the massive list. Retsina, a white produced with pine resin, pairs brilliantly with anything fried, so why not try it with lalangia, fried dough with sea salt and smoked honey, to start the meal? Sink even deeper into the Greek experience by booking a spot at Krasi’s Symposium Wednesday to discover the stories behind various bottles.

48 Gloucester St., Back Bay, Boston, 617-536-0230, krasiboston.com.

Nathálie Wine Bar. / Photo by Toan Trinh

Nathálie

Best of Boston winner, 2022

Nathálie, sibling to Haley.Henry (see above), opened in Fenway in 2018 with a strong focus on women wine producers. Tasty small bites accompany the wine—red snapper crudo; fried chicken skewers with garlic aioli; lamb meatballs with chimichurri. And if you want to take a quick break from the vino, dive into the eclectic cocktails, such as the umami martini with citrus vodka, chili liqueur, and a furikake garnish. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the third Saturday of every month, when Nathálie transforms into the L Club, an LGBTQ+ dance party.

186 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston, 857-317-3884, nathaliebar.com.

Rebel Rebel

One of the original businesses at Somerville’s Bow Market, Rebel Rebel (older sibling to Dear Annie above) is still going strong nearly eight years later—and bids you to “leave your misogyny, your homophobia, your racism, your classism, your ableism, your patriarchy, your gender bias, and all your other bullshit at the door.” With Best of Boston sommelier Lauren Friel at the helm, this tiny natural wine bar has no full food menu, but the olive oil potato chips from Spain are a perfect accompaniment to a glass of something fizzy. Besides, who needs a meal when you can pair that red with some community advocacy? Swing by on Mobilize Mondays to take part in acts ranging from filling a community fridge to calling local representatives.

1 Bow Market Way (Bow Market), Union Square, Somerville, 617-721-7773, rebelrebelsomerville.com.

Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen

Feel like a pre-theatre wine flight? Sip, located steps from the Paramount Theatre and not far from other entertainment options, lets you mix and match two-ounce tastes from around the world. A globetrotting food menu complements the vino, allowing you to make perfect pairings or have a little fun with fusion. Try a glass of the “super Tuscan” Tolaini Al Passo to stick to Italy or mix things up with a Portuguese red blend and the Asian flavors of the “screaming rooster” rock shrimp, served with sriracha and Napa cabbage.

581 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, Boston, 617-956-0888, sipwinebarandkitchen.com.

Spoke Wine Bar’s sunchoke doughnuts. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Spoke Wine Bar

Best of Boston winner, 2014, 2015, and 2016

Despite the “wine bar” moniker, Spoke leans in the full restaurant direction, with food as an essential part of the equation. Spoke’s eclectic menu has delivered comforting and diverse delights to Davis Square for over a decade—and you’ll be especially impressed when you catch a glimpse of the minuscule kitchen in which co-chefs Kelcey Rusch and Paul Butler work their magic. Settle into the warm dining space to snack on savory sunchoke doughnuts with XO gouda and powdered leeks; “deviled” burrata; and grilled venison with beef and mushroom jus. To drink, you’ll choose from a wine list that dances from a Blaufränkisch/Riesling made right here in Massachusetts to sherry-like selections from tiny French region Jura. There are complex cocktails, too, if you’re feeling like a mezcal-and-baijiu concoction with paw paw, black sesame, and lime.

89 Holland St., Davis Square, Somerville, 617-718-9463, spokewinebar.com.

Super Bien. / Courtesy photo

Super Bien

Get here quickly: Super Bien—a pink-hued, casual South American wine bar with grocery shelves packed full of artisanal food products—will close its brick-and-mortar location at the Charles River Speedway on April 15, 2025. Squeeze in a last visit for a glass of a Maule Valley rosé and to stock up on grocery packs like “Day Two of Your Period,” with beef empanadas from Super Bien’s sibling brand Buenas, plus Momofuku instant noodles, Wooden Table Baking Co. alfajores, and Chimango chili mango slices. The good news is that the brand will continue on, bookable for offsite wine events, so keep Super Bien in mind for parties full of natural wines from Chile, Argentina, and beyond.

525 Western Ave. (Charles River Speedway), Brighton, Boston, thesuperbien.site.

Taberna de Haro

When former owner Deborah Hansen first opened Taberna de Haro in the 1990s, sherry was her specialty, and it showed with 90 varieties from which to choose. Current owner Kristie Weiss (a Haley.Henry and Nathálie alum) continues to honor the sherry legacy with a shorter, but consistently varied, sherry selection. After a Sox game, take a stroll down to Taberna and try a sherry flight served with complementary jamon croquetas, fried boquerones, or marcona almonds to go with the four two-ounce tastes. Or, come by for a relaxing full meal; the arroz negro (squid ink paella) is a must.

999 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-277-8272, tabernaboston.com.

Tilde. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Tilde

Coffee by day, wine by night (well, by day, too—there’s a limited wine menu from noon until 4 p.m.)—Tilde is one of a recent batch of new spots that feature coffee early in the day before turning boozy later. A neon coffee mug and wine glass both beckon from the front window, welcoming you in for an all-domestic wine list, including very-close-to-home selections from Acton-based Marzae (including C. cornuta, a “nutty and slightly spicy” orange wine). Evening wine bar service also includes meat and cheese plates and a few other snacks; various espresso drinks and tea; and an action-packed calendar of events such as craft circles and speed dating.

2376 Massachusetts Ave., North Cambridge, 617-945-1037, tildecambridge.com.

Troquet on South

The French-leaning Troquet is more restaurant than bar, but with a wine book numbering over 50 pages, this Leather District spot is a must-visit for oenophiles—especially those looking to drop a few grand on something really special. (A bottle of 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton-Charlemagne, perhaps, or a 1961 Château La Mission Haut-Brion?) Recognized numerous times by Wine Enthusiast, Troquet’s list is international but emphasizes France, with decades-old Bordeaux and lots more. It shouldn’t be hard to find just the right bottle to go with plates of Burgundy escargot or venison with king trumpets and blueberry gastrique.

107 South St., Downtown Boston, 617-695-9463, troquetboston.com.

Pintxos and drinks at Zurito, including pimientos rellenos de bacalao (salt cod-stuffed piquillo pepper) in the left foreground and sobrassada con miel (spicy spreadable sausage with tomato honey on baguette) on the right. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Zurito

Spanish Basque Country arrived on Beacon Hill in late 2024 in the form of pintxos bar Zurito, courtesy of the crew behind Somaek, Temple Records, and more. For nearly 20 years, co-owner Babak Bina operated the wine-focused Bin 26 Enoteca in the space that’s now home to Zurito, and he and the team are continuing to offer quite a bit of wine here. Think 400 bottles is enough of a selection? There are lots of options from Spain but also from other countries. That kind of wide-ranging list is “what’s cool about San Sebastián [in Basque Country],” co-owner and chef Jamie Bissonnette said previously. “You go into a place and look at the wine menu, and you’re like, ‘Where are you hiding all of these gems?’ You just see that they celebrate awesomeness, so that’s what we want to do.” Stop by for a quick glass of Txakolina and one of several anchovy preparations, or mini croissants stuffed with Spanish ham. Or, dig into a bottle of red with the Txuleton, a giant ribeye.

26 Charles St., Beacon Hill, Boston, 857-305-3177, zuritoboston.com.

Zuzu’s Petals in Cambridge. The quote on the wall comes from 1980s British comedy Withnail & I, a favorite of Zuzu’s Petals owners Alexandra Whisnant and Bobby MacLean. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Zuzu’s Petals

All vibes, zero screens: Zuzu’s Petals is a phone-free zone, thank you very much. The wine and dessert bar’s owners Alexandra Whisnant and Bobby MacLean want customers to immerse themselves fully in the ambiance at this quaint Inman Square destination, where you may pair to-die-for Earl Grey dark chocolate mousse with the ruby-red Lamoresca Nerocapitano Frappato from Sicily, or local apple crumble with the sparkling selection of the moment. You won’t be able to Google anything since you turned your phone off (you did, didn’t you?) but the short and sweet wine list provides evocative descriptions: That Nerocapitano is described as “candied cherries, lavender, and red gummy bears,” for example.

204 Hampshire St., Inman Square, Cambridge, 617-945-7749, zuzuspetalscambridge.com.