Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBocado Tapas Wine Bar
Worcester, MA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bocado Tapas Wine Bar pairs Spanish tapas with an exclusively Spanish wine list that earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Cocktails lean creative and tropical, from the Cocodrilo to the Miel Amor, while sangria flows by glass or pitcher. Non-alcoholic options like the Sanõ Spritz keep the bar inclusive. The drinks are priced accessibly, making this a place to explore Spain's regions without pretension.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cocodrilo, a rum-based cocktail with coconut rum, Green Chartreuse, and Licor 43. For wine, try the 2024 Muga from Rioja, a garnacha-viura blend offered by the glass or bottle. If you prefer something lighter, the house sangria is a customer favorite.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate an exclusively Spanish list with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Cocktail drinkers will find creative, well-priced options, and those avoiding alcohol have several thoughtful non-alcoholic choices.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $15, wines by the glass start around $4, and sangria is $11 to $12 per glass or $39 to $44 per pitcher. Non-alcoholic drinks are $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The exclusively Spanish wine list, recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, sets the program apart. With wines from Penedes to Rioja and affordable by-the-glass pours, it offers a focused regional journey.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is creative and well-priced, with a mix of tropical, tequila-forward, and rye-based drinks. The Cocodrilo, Bocado Mai Tai, and Miel Amor showcase house-made syrups and infusions.
Menu strengths
- — A variety of specialty cocktails, including the Cocodrilo, Flor del Prado, and Miel Amor, demonstrates a creative approach.
- — Cocktails are moderately priced between $13 and $15, making them accessible.
Standout selections
- — Cocodrilo ($14): RumHaven Coconut Rum, Green Chartreuse, Licor 43, fresh lime, pineapple.
- — Miel Amor ($15): Elijah Craig Rye, black fig liqueur, honey simple, fresh lemon.
Pricing: Cocktails range from $13 to $15 at the location.
Wine
An exclusively Spanish wine list, recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, covers sparkling, rosé, white, and red from regions like Penedes, Rioja, and Campo de Borja. Many wines are offered by the glass or bottle at accessible prices.
Menu strengths
- — The exclusively Spanish wine list has received a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
- — The list covers major Spanish regions and styles, with many by-the-glass options.
- — Affordable pricing on wines like the 2024 Muga at $5 a glass makes exploration easy.
Standout selections
- — BoCava Brut (private label) – Penedes sparkling, $4.50 a glass or $12 a bottle.
- — 2024 Muga (Garnacha/Viura) from Rioja, $5 a glass or $14 a bottle.
- — 2024 Txomin Etxaníz (Hondarrabi Beltza) from Txakolina, $5 a glass or $14 a bottle.
Pricing: Wines range from about $4 to $5 per glass and $11 to $14 per bottle for many selections; overall wine list spans $3.50 to $400 per bottle.
Nonalcoholic
A solid non-alcoholic program offers mocktails like the N/A Sangria, Sanõ Spritz, and Piazza di Spagna, each $9 on the menu, using botanical spirits and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
Menu strengths
- — A variety of non-alcoholic cocktails, including the N/A Sangria and Sanõ Spritz, are offered at both locations.
- — These drinks are priced reasonably at $9 to $10.
- — The use of non-alcoholic spirits and sparkling wine adds complexity.
Standout selections
- — Sanõ Spritz ($9): Fluere Botanical Spirit, Giffard’s N/A Elderflower, fresh lime, muddled cucumbers, soda.
- — Piazza di Spagna ($9): Mionetto Aperitivo, Fre N/A Sparkling Wine, topped with soda.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic drinks are $9 to $10.
How it sits with the food
The Spanish tapas menu provides natural partners for the wine list, such as garnacha-based reds from Campo de Borja with bold flavors. The cocktail list, featuring ingredients like fig and honey, can complement sweeter or spicy tapas.
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