Wine bar
Unclaimed profileBarcelona Wine Bar
Washington, DC · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barcelona Wine Bar's beverage program is anchored by an award-winning Spanish wine list of roughly 500 selections, with over 40 by the glass and half under $50. Happy hour adds creative mini cocktails at $7 and 50% off sherries and sparkling wine. A serious destination for Spanish wine exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the La Nevera, a Rioja choice of chilled red or white at $6 a glass or $24 a porrón. During happy hour, try the mini Richmond Gimlet or Chamomile Cosmo, and take advantage of 50% off sherries and sparkling wine.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts, especially those interested in Spanish and South American regions, will find deep value. Happy hour seekers appreciate the mini cocktail deals and sherry discounts. Those looking for a lively, social bar scene will feel at home.
- When should I go?
- Monday nights are noted for half-off bottles of wine, making it a prime time for wine lovers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour mini cocktails are $7 each. Wine by the glass starts at $6 for La Nevera, and 50% of bottles are under $50. Sherry and sparkling wine are half off during happy hour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program is one of the largest Spanish-focused lists in the US, with over 100 regions represented and a commitment to organic and sustainable winemaking. Awards include World's Best Organic Wine List 2023 and North America's Best Value Wine List 2024.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative mini versions of classics, including Espresso Martini, Dirty Martini, Richmond Gimlet, and Chamomile Cosmo, offered only during happy hour. The program shows ingenuity but lacks a full menu beyond these hours.
Menu strengths
- — Creative mini cocktails with house-made syrups and bitters
Standout selections
- — Mini Espresso Martini: vodka, espresso maple syrup, nutmeg, optional Irish cream
- — Mini Chamomile Cosmo: vodka, triple sec, lemon, pomegranate syrup, chamomile bitters
Pricing: Happy hour mini cocktails are $7 each.
Wine
Extensive Spanish and South American wine program with over 40 by the glass and 500 selections. Recognized for value and organic focus. Happy hour discounts enhance accessibility.
Menu strengths
- — Approximately 500 selections with over 40 by the glass
- — Award-winning: World's Best Organic Wine List 2023, Best Value Wine List 2024
- — Half the list under $50, with strong regional depth
Standout selections
- — La Nevera: Rioja, Spain, available as chilled red or white
- — Sherry program with 50% off during happy hour
Pricing: 50% of wine selections are under $50 per bottle; happy hour offers 50% off sherries and sparkling wine; La Nevera glass $6, porrón $24.
Spirits
Spirits are present through the happy hour cocktail program, using vodka and gin, but no dedicated spirits list or program details are documented. The category shows potential but lacks standalone evidence.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits used in creative cocktails, indicating a working selection
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