Barcelona Wine Bar in Boston offers an intimate vibe with a vibrant atmosphere, where you can enjoy delightful Spanish-inspired small plates and an impressive wine list.
"This tapas chain has local outposts in Boston’s South End, Brookline, and Cambridge. The happy hour menu includes under-$10 snacks like mini churros, beef tartare, and salmon crudo, plus $7 mini cocktails from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday." - Erika Adams, Celina Colby
"This tapas chain has local outposts in Boston’s South End, Brookline, and Cambridge. The happy hour menu includes under-$10 snacks like mini churros, beef tartare, and salmon crudo, plus $7 cocktails from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday." - Celina Colby, Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"When you’re looking for tapas in the South End, everyone - including us, your friends, your mom, and your mom’s boyfriend Ken who calls you “sport” and still asks what you’re majoring in even though you’re 27 years old - is going to send you to Toro. And Toro is phenomenal. But when you can’t get a table (because Ken sends everyone there) make Barcelona your more than acceptable Plan B. The menu here is fairly standard tapas, and while nothing is so outstanding that you’ll consider writing love notes to it the next day, it’s all good to very good. The space is lively but dark and intimate, making it great for dates. And if you don’t know where to start (besides with wine, because it has a great old world list), go with the chorizo and figs." - dan secatore
"Sure, it’s a chain, but it’s also good. As the name might suggest, Barcelona Wine Bar focusses on classic Spanish tapas, such as patatas bravas, jamón serrano, and boquerones. The brunch menu contains a number of can’t-miss gems as well, such as gambas (shrimp) and grits, olive oil pancakes, and serrano benedict. Bread is served on the side to soak up all the various juices, oils, and sauces. Barcelona is open for indoor dining and takeout." - Karen Wilber
"The French restaurant is teaming up with several of its siblings under the Columbus Hospitality Group umbrella to offer a joint menu that includes dishes from each spot. It’s available for delivery as well as takeout, but takeout orders must be picked up at sibling restaurant Mistral (223 Columbus Ave., South End, Boston), not at Bar Lyon. Order takeout: (617) 867-9300 Order delivery: (617) 867-9300 / Caviar" - Rachel Leah Blumenthal