Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBarcelona Wine Bar
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barcelona Wine Bar's outpost anchors itself in Spain, with one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the US—roughly 500 selections and over 40 by the glass. The list skews Old World, half from Spain, with a heavy lean into organic and biodynamic producers. Happy hour delivers $7 mini cocktails and 50% off sherry and sparkling. Awards from The World of Fine Wine underscore the list's pedigree.
- What should I order?
- Start with the La Nevera porrón, a chilled Rioja in a traditional shared vessel. During happy hour, a $7 Mini Dirty Martini or Chamomile Cosmo keeps it light. For wine, lean into the Spanish and South American sections, especially sherry and sparkling, both half off at happy hour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts with a taste for Spanish and organic producers will find deep exploration. Casual drinkers can rely on approachable mini cocktails. Those who value award-winning lists and sustainable farming will appreciate the program's commitment.
- When should I go?
- Sundays reportedly offer 50% off full bottles, a draw for value-focused groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $7. La Nevera is $6 a glass or $24 a porrón. Half the wine list sits under $50 a bottle, with 50% off sparkling and sherry during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 500-selection Spanish-focused list with over 40 wines by the glass, 75% Old World, and a strong organic/biodynamic bent. Recognition as World's Best Organic Wine List (2023) and North America's Best Value Wine List (2024) sets it apart from typical wine bars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Happy hour offers four mini cocktails: Richmond Gimlet, Chamomile Cosmo, Espresso Martini, and Dirty Martini. Each is $7, offering a compact but well-considered range from classic to contemporary.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles—gin, vodka, coffee, and olive—covers multiple preferences.
Standout selections
- — Mini Dirty Martini: gin, green olive infused dry vermouth, brine and salt.
- — Mini Espresso Martini: vodka, espresso maple syrup, nutmeg, with optional Irish cream.
Pricing: $7 each during happy hour
Wine
Approximately 500 selections, 40+ by the glass, 75% Old World, 50% Spanish. Heavy focus on sustainable, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines. Awards from The World of Fine Wine and Wine Spectator confirm excellence.
Menu strengths
- — Depth and breadth: 500 selections across 100+ regions.
- — Value: half the list under $50, plus happy hour discounts on sherry and sparkling.
- — Recognition: World's Best Organic Wine List 2023 and North America's Best Value Wine List 2024.
Standout selections
- — La Nevera: chilled red or white Rioja, served by glass or porrón.
- — Sherry selection: 50% off during happy hour.
Pricing: La Nevera $6 glass / $24 porrón; 50% off sherry and sparkling during happy hour; 50% of bottles under $50
Spirits
Spirits appear through cocktails and a notable proprietary tequila, Libélula, blended by Gretchen Thomas. Gin, vodka, and tequila are used in drinks, but no standalone spirits list is documented.
Menu strengths
- — Libélula Tequila, blended by the VP of F&B Innovations, adds a distinctive house spirit.
- — Spirits are integrated into a well-priced cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Libélula Tequila: a custom-blended tequila used in cocktails.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing documented
How it sits with the food
The wine program's Spanish and South American focus pairs naturally with tapas-style dishes, though specific pairings are not documented. The chilled Rioja porrón suggests a casual, shareable approach to wine with food.
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