Tinned fish, charcuterie, and other luxurious small plates set the stage for unique wines at this Downtown Crossing wine bar. Small producers are the stars of the list of primarily natural wines. If you’re not familiar with natural wines, the friendly staff is willing to help. Sample from the list of wines by the glass, or—if you commit to two glasses—they’ll open any available bottle for you. For your non-wine-drinking friends, there’s also a solid craft beer list.
In a city with bars on every block, it can be tough to determine which spots are worth their weight. But when it comes to wine, Boston’s scene is thriving. It’s filled with unique, inspiring spots helmed by sommeliers who know their stuff and are eager to educate the rest of us. Many of the best restaurants in Boston proudly maintain notable, wine programs, and several offer bars and lounges where you can explore their wine lists without committing to a full dinner.
But if cocktails are more your thing, check out our list of the best cocktail bars in Boston or perhaps for the craft brew lover, the best beer bars in Boston. For oenophiles, however, these wine bars and restaurants offer Boston’s best opportunity to taste great wine this season.
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