The Best Wine Bars In Baltimore, USA
Baltimore has a fine array of restaurants and bars. The city is also known for having many wine bars that serve delicious, internationally renowned wines for a casual price. Read ahead for our guide to the best wine bars in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Corner Bistro and Wine Bar
The Corner Bistro is cozy brick building that is popular for quiet evenings and romantic dining. The bar hosts a happy hour from 5PM-7PM every Monday through Thursday, and on Saturday you can find half-priced wine. With 40 wines on the menu, choose from a variety of grapes by the glass or bottle that are both imported and domestic favorites. The pairings of seafood go well with many of the selections, making this a stand out among wine bars in Baltimore.
The Corner Bistro and Wine Bar, 213 Penn St Baltimore, MD 21230 410-727-1155
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V-NO Wine Bar
Awarded ‘Best Wine Bar’ twice by Baltimore City Paper, V-NO has a cozy interior with outdoor seating on warm evenings that overlooks the harbor. Quality over quantity is highlighted on their menu featuring whites, lush reds and juicy options. V-NO offers wines that are made from grapes farmed in sustainable and organic environments with no biodynamic growing practices, so you won’t feel guilty having that extra glass.
V-NO Wine Bar, 905 S Ann St Baltimore, MD 21231 410-342-8466
13.5% Wine Bar
13.5% with its high-end boutique wine selection allows patrons to experience a global culinary perspective. The menu boasts mid-priced fortified wines, desert wines and glasses of chic reds, but patrons can also order from their selection of five different wine flights. It’s worth getting a bottle here, since you can split the price with friends, and you get more for your money.
13.5% Wine Bar, 1117 W 36th St Baltimore, MD 21211 410-889-1064
Gitan Bistro Cru
Gitan Bistro Cru sits in the heart of the historical Canton district and offers a classy yet casual vibe. With a menu of mostly international glasses and bottles, Gitan Bistro Cru is perfect for a casual date night. They offer varieties of French and Italian White, Rose and sparkling wines, as well as different reds. Their mixture of Mediterranean, French and American cuisines is perfect for taking picky eaters, as the variety satisfies all.
Gitan Bistro Cru, 800 S Kenwood Ave Baltimore, MD 21224 410-276-1200
Forno Restaurant & Wine Bar
Forno is a rustic and chic bistro and wine bar that transports you into the trendy atmosphere of a European bistro. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday from 3PM-7PM, where patrons can get a discount off pizza, select drafts and house wines. Thursday also offers a wine flight menu, or go for their weekend brunch from 11AM-3PM and get bottomless bloody Marys or mimosas with your entrees for $18.95. If dining for dinner, it’s a great place to share their homemade pastas or pizzas used with fresh ingredients from local, sustainable farmers and fisheries while relaxing on their red banquettes.
Forno Restaurant & Wine Bar, 17 N Eutaw St Baltimore, MD 21201 443-873-9427
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