Boston's Best Wine Bars

What’s better aftera delicious meal at

one of Boston’sfinest restaurantsthan some after-dinner libations?

Sip Wine Bar& Restaurant

If you’re looking for a more modern approach to winebars, look no further than Sip, located on the corner ofAvery and Washington Streets in downtown Boston. Whatyou may notice first about Sip, in contrast to many other

wine bars, is the atmosphere.

It’s well lit and is adorned with televisions on the walls.The second thing you may notice is the food and wine

selection, both of which are far beyond what manyexpect, as the menu features extravagant dishes as well

as a wide variety of cocktails and delicious wines.

The ButcherShop

There is no mincing words here: The Butcher Shop, duringthe afternoon, is exactly what you’d expect it to be: a

butcher shop. It’s a great place to stop by to snagvarious cuts of beef during the day, then return at night

for their fantastic wine bar selection.

As you may surmise, the menu at the Butcher Shopfeatures a selection of meats, including hot dogs,

sausages, cured meats and more. The wine list, like themenu, isn’t long, but features daily specials for thosewho aren’t willing to empty their wallet for a night

out.

Spoke

Pairing is the name of the game at Spoke. Unlike whatyou’d find at Sip, Spoke is more of what you’d expect theclassic wine bar to feel like: no televisions, but a great,

lively atmosphere and a menu focused around cheesesand seafood. If you’re in search of the classic wine barexperience around Boston, Spoke may be your best bet.

It’s a popular date spot and features an always-changingand rotating menu of drinks and food to perfectly fill

the stomachs and palates of all diners who make thetrek in.

Troquet

Technically, Troquet is a “food and wine boutique,” sowhile it may not technically fall under the wine bar

umbrella, Troquet’s penchant for upscale, hard to find,vintage wine makes it an easy one to include on this list.

Its location within the theater district makes it a greatplace to stop right before or right after seeing a show.Troquet also puts a heavy emphasis on pairing, offering

suggestions on the menu to make it a snap even fornovices.

For more on Boston, fine dining andCulture, visit:

Bjornkoch.org