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Best Wine Bars

Sometimes, you just want a relaxing evening out with good wines in an intimate setting. Wine bars fill that niche perfectly, and many even offer tasty bites such as artisan cheeses to pair with your Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. To help you find the best vino spots in your neighborhood, we've chosen the Top 10 Wine Bars by city, where you'll find a good selection of wines as well as knowledgeable staff and, where available, some well-paired food.

Bottles of wine at a wine bar

Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Miami/South Florida
Napa/Sonoma
New York
Orange County
Philadelphia
Phoenix/Scottsdale
Portland
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, D.C.

International:

London
Paris



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