If you’re in the mood for a glass of wine, head to an uptown wine bar. Many of the city’s top wine bars serve well priced bottles under $50. Check out BLVD for a by-the-glass selection, but if you’re looking for a more serious wine experience, head to City Vineyard or Lelabar. We’ve reviewed many of these spots and more to help you make the best decision when it comes to choosing a wine bar in NYC.
One19 Wine Bar
For an Italian-inspired dining experience in NYC, try One19 Wine Bar+Food on the Lower East Side. This restaurant serves Italian-inspired cuisine, from cicchetti snacks to fancy french bread pizzas. You can also find charcuterie and cheese – and even vegan cheese! – along with tapas-style plates, entrees, and desserts. You can try all of these delicious dishes and enjoy a glass of wine while you eat! It is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Cherry On Top
A New York City designer is bringing a Parisian-inspired theme to a new wine bar. Cerise Zelenetz has designed menus and logos for several restaurants in the city, including Ernesto’s, Sami and Susu, and Oddfellows Ice Cream. Her new project, Cherry On Top, will serve wines and food in a bar modeled after a famous Parisian all-day café.
City Vineyard
The newest addition to the city’s dining scene is the City Vineyard, NY wine house. Opened by the City Winery, this spin-off has a rooftop deck that offers simple American fare and city views. The wine house itself is a short walk from Times Square. The winery has been an institution for over a century, so you can expect to enjoy a full-fledged wine tasting experience while dining in its cozy, upscale space.
Lelabar
Lelabar NY wine house is a neighborhood hangout with a fine selection of wines. A cozy, lilting space on Hudson Street, Lelabar is a cozy place with just a few tables around the bar. The wine list contains 200 different wines, carefully selected by passionate wine experts. They feature French, Italian and New World wines and even a few collector’s items. The sommeliers are available to help you choose the perfect vintage for your palate.
Brooklyn Navy Yard
One of the most unique rooftops in the city is Rooftop Reds, the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s only commercial vineyard. Visitors can sip wine in a romantic, rooftop setting or play cornhole. There are also hammocks and a spectacular view of Manhattan. The wine tasting event and the restaurant are pending approval from several city agencies. The wine house is reserved for special events, so you can make a reservation before going.
