Wine bar
Unclaimed profileBarcelona Wine Bar - Cambridge
Cambridge, MA · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
This wine bar stakes its reputation on one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the US, with roughly 500 selections, 40 by the glass, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The happy hour adds $7 mini cocktails and a $6 Rioja pour. It's a serious wine destination with a social, tapas-driven edge.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass or porrón of La Nevera Rioja, then explore the 40+ wines by the glass. During happy hour, try a mini Richmond Gimlet or the Chamomile Cosmo.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking depth in Spanish and South American bottles, as well as casual drinkers who appreciate affordable by-the-glass options and lively happy hour energy.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $7, wine by the glass is $6, and porróns are $24. Bottle prices are not documented but 50% of selections are under $50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine list that spans over 100 regions, with half from Spain, and recognition from Wine Spectator and World of Fine Wine, including World's Best Organic Wine List 2023 and North America's Best Value Wine List 2024.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact but creative happy hour cocktail list features four mini cocktails, including an Espresso Martini and a Chamomile Cosmo, each priced at $7. The lineup is concise but shows thoughtful flavor combinations.
Menu strengths
- — Creative mini cocktail menu with diverse flavor profiles (e.g., chamomile, pomegranate, olive brine).
Standout selections
- — Mini Espresso Martini: Vodka, espresso maple syrup, nutmeg, with or without Irish cream.
- — Mini Chamomile Cosmo: Vodka, triple sec, lemon, pomegranate syrup, chamomile bitters.
Pricing: Mini cocktails are $7 during happy hour.
Wine
An enormous, award-winning wine program with roughly 500 selections, 40 by the glass, and a strong Spanish and South American focus. Recognized by Wine Spectator and World of Fine Wine, this is a serious wine bar with accessible pricing.
Menu strengths
- — One of the largest Spanish wine programs in the US with over 500 selections.
- — Award-winning list: Wine Spectator 'Best Of' Award of Excellence and multiple World of Fine Wine accolades.
- — Value-oriented: 50% of bottles under $50 and 40+ wines by the glass.
Standout selections
- — La Nevera Rioja: Chilled red or white, available by the glass or porrón.
- — A rotating selection of over 40 wines by the glass.
Pricing: Happy hour wine glass $6, porrón $24; 50% of bottles under $50.
How it sits with the food
The tapas menu with Mediterranean, Spanish, and South American influences pairs naturally with the wine program; guests note food arrives quickly, though paella takes longer.
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