A chill spot in Dallas, Barcelona Wine Bar serves up a stellar selection of wines and tasty Spanish tapas, all enhanced by friendly, attentive service.
"Happy hour here isn’t just for wine lovers — although it’s 50 percent off on all bottles of sparkling wine offer is awfully tempting. On weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m., it also offers mini versions of its espresso martini, dirty martini, and Richmond gimlet for $7. Sharable snacks are a given: Find truffle fries for $7, red pepper hummus for $6, and Spanish bar nuts for $4, among others. The rustic interiors are cozy and filled with plants to offset the industrial materials." - Courtney E. Smith
"Tearing off hunks of bread, clinking wine glasses, popping bright-green olives in your mouth—these are all helpful activities on a first date when you’re self-conscious and unsure what to do with your hands. Barcelona Wine Bar will keep you pleasantly occupied. Find a seat in the warm, brick-walled dining room and choose from a well-stocked wine list focused on Spanish and South American bottles. Order a couple classic tapas like crispy patatas bravas and spiced meatballs in tomato sauce, and remember that serrano ham tastes great regardless of how the date’s going." - Kevin Gray
"Grab a table solo to be left in peace with a good book or a scroll through Deux Moi, or sit at the highly social bar in this wine bar for small plates of girl dinner (or boy dinner, whatever that looks like) and some wine. The energetic staff will keep you entertained as well as answer all your wine questions, and the people watching is good." - Courtney E. Smith
"While this is an ideal spot full of dark corners and delicious bites for wine lovers, there are also lovely cocktails and beers on offer here. The highly social bar is just as romantic as any tucked away booth, however, so sit wherever the mood drives you. The menu is tapas-driven, so shared plates of cheeses and meats, hummus or whipped ricotta, seasonal vegetables, empanadas, and chorizo are on the agenda." - Courtney E. Smith
"This neighborhood wine bar with a chef-driven Spanish tapas menu wants to be the New Year’s Eve destination of those seeking vibes. It promises porrón pours all night long and a bubbly Cava toast for all at midnight. The festivities kick off at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served through the evening. Reservations are available online." - Courtney E. Smith
