The Best Wine Bars in Cleveland

There ’s a known , if unuttered , institutional spectrum of bars . On one end – the low one – isthe dive , and on the other is wine-coloured bars ( bewilder out by cocktail - only bars ) . Though as Midwesterners , we incline to eschew all things highfaluting and close , these wine bars are anything but – they ’re injecting new touches into the theater district , modernize interesting food card that would be unseemly at any other bar , and giving neighbourhood the perfect entry item to an intimidatingly celebrated booze . With you now fully on - board with wine-colored bar being entirely legit places to drink , here are 10 of Cleveland ’s good :

Market Avenue Wine Bar

tuck in the through - street nursing home to other Cleveland staplesThe Flying FigandGreat Lakes Brewing Company , this ambient bar couple an extensive wine list with pot of small plate whipped together with seasonal , local ingredient from the nearby West Side Market . Market Avenue ’s proximity to many of Ohio City ’s eating place makes it the unadulterated position to stop in for a pre - dinner beverage and gooey baked brie or a post - dinner wine and artisanal chocolate pairing .

La Cave Du Vin

La Cave , in a subterranean Coventry Road spot , is cavernous and intimately romanticist – exactly the sort of vibe we want while lounging and sipping a dry red . The wine selection is good and the workmanship beer selection perhaps even better , meaning you do n’t have to be an enophile to love this place ; most everyone does .

Coquette Patisserie

open up from 10 am to midnight most solar day of the week , Coquette keeps it precious around the clock . pluck up your dawn French press coffee and bracing pastry ; then oyster , artisan cheeses , and gist , wine , craft beer , bubbly , and most importantly , the most gorgeously detailed desserts you’re able to discover most anywhere in Cleveland subsequently in the day . But you’re able to order from either side of the card at any hour – we certainly wo n’t be the ones to judge .

Press Wine Bar

While many wine bars ’ principal focus is vino with a few small plates as second view , Press fetch together the good of both populace with its extensive vino listing and full food carte to match . Do n’t miss the black truffle risotto with mushroom cloud cream , grana padano cheese , and business firm - cultivated butter . It ’s the purest phase of decadence you’re able to get on a shell .

Humble Wine Bar

There are few matter better in life than a majuscule glass of vino . Except for maybe great pizza . Indulge in both at Humble through its approachable wine tilt and fantabulous Neapolitan - stylus pizza . test the sausage with love apple sauce , peppers , onions , mozzarella , and oregano . or the Lardo ( trust us ) with roasted garlic , fontina , tallegio , and rosemary .

Bin 216

In the nitty-gritty of the glittering Playhouse Square theatre district , Bin 216 is a swank , art deco enclave put out imaginative small plates and decadent desserts , and curating a list of sophisticated vino and cocktail . Do n’t miss the Tuesday - Friday 4 - 7pm happy hour ; it ’s well one of the best deals in this part of town .

Wine Bar Rocky River

Perhaps it ’s a tease to allow you this information during our city ’s long winter month , but this vino bar ’s charming patio is well worth many - a summer visit . Nevertheless , Wine Bar Rocky River ’s warm Department of the Interior is just as welcome all year around . Get in on its state - of - the - artEnomaticwine excerption ( pictured – your wine ’s come from a tap ) , with each available for tasting or by the full glass .

The Wine Spot

Part vino / slyness beer shop , part wine / craft beer bar , this joint ’s New industrial vibe makes it tolerate asunder from all of its brick - walled , flickering candlelit twin . extremist - friendly staff are glad to take the air you through what might seem like an aeonian number of options , so you do n’t have to perspire over whatever you ’re drinking , whether you ’re posted up at a wood - topped mesa at The Wine Bar or at home .

Gigi’s on Fairmount

We all have it off how much the French adore their wine-colored , so it only makes mother wit that a Parisian - style vino bar would be one of the best wine chance in townspeople . But do n’t stop there : with an ever - changing food menu – check out the list on the bruschetta board – Gigi ’s is as much a dinner party destination as it is a beautiful wine bar .

Toast Wine Bar & Cafe

Toast serves splendid farm - to - table fare and pours from a variously sourced wine-coloured leaning in a beautifully atmospherical scene . While sipping wine , nibble on minuscule plate , like the trinity of toasts with day by day - rotate topping , or go all the way with an entree : you ca n’t run out with the savory smoked lamb chops with blue Malva sylvestris , pear puree , roast broccoli , and crispy Allium cepa .

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Beth Phillipsis a Cleveland - country writer who ca n’t call up of anything she loves more than vino … except for wine-coloured and Malva sylvestris . And in all likelihood some chocolate , too . you may surveil her on Twitter@CraveableCLE .

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