Wine bar
Unclaimed profileLeela's Wine Bar Uptown
Dallas, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Leela's Wine Bar Uptown pours a wide selection of wines on tap, with house pours at $5 and flights from $19 to $22. The cocktail list leans inventive—hibiscus-infused tequila, raspberry-infused gin, coffee-infused vodka—with signatures like the Dirty House and Leela's Signature Espresso priced $14-$18. Happy hour drops select drinks to $7. Non-alcoholic options are limited but thoughtful, and the beer list is basic.
- What should I order?
- Start with a wine flight to sample the taps, then try the Worth Ordering Twice with hibiscus-infused tequila. For a dessert-like finish, the Leela's Signature Espresso delivers coffee-infused vodka, Frangelico, and torched cinnamon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who appreciate a rotating tap selection and value-priced flights. Cocktail enthusiasts looking for creative infusions and a happy hour that covers both wine and cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House wine on tap is $5 a glass; wine flights run $19-$22. Signature cocktails range $13-$18, with most around $14-$15. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $13. Happy hour offers select drinks at $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine bar with a serious wine-on-tap program and a cocktail list that plays with infusions—hibiscus tequila, raspberry gin, coffee vodka. The rotating seasonal cocktails and bucket of bubbles add flexibility.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail list with house infusions like hibiscus tequila and raspberry gin. Signatures include Dirty House, Pornstar, and Leela's Signature Espresso. Rotating seasonal menu and a strong happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating seasonal cocktail menu keeps the list current.
Standout selections
- — Worth Ordering Twice: hibiscus-infused reposado tequila, Combier rose, citrus, guava, Topo Chico.
- — Leela's Signature Espresso: coffee-infused vodka, Mr Black, Frangelico, cream, torched cinnamon.
- — Power Mover: raspberry-infused gin, Campari, Amaro Montenegro, crème de cacao, chocolate bitters.
- — Pornstar: premium vodka, lime, passionfruit, vanilla, served with La Marca bubbles.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $13-$18; happy hour select cocktails $7.
Wine
Wide selection of wines on tap, including house wines at $5. Red, white, and rosé flights priced $19-$22. List spans Italy, France, California, Argentina, Oregon, and New Zealand. Happy hour includes select wines.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine-on-tap program with house pours at $5.
- — Variety of wine flights: Red, White, Rosé.; Wine list includes international regions.
Standout selections
- — Red Wine Flight: Elouan Pinot Noir, Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Stemmari Nero d'Avola.
- — White Wine Flight: Harken Chardonnay, Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Pratsch Grüner Veltliner.
- — Rosé Flight: Belstar Sparkling, Studio by Miraval, Mont Gravet.
- — Bucket of Bubbles: La Marca 5 mini 187 ml bottles.
Pricing: House wine on tap $5/glass; flights $19-$22; happy hour select wines $7.
Beer
Limited beer selection with standard choices: Modelo, Michelob Ultra, and Miller Lite. No pricing information available.
Pricing: Pricing not listed on the menu.
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic cocktails: Velvetini (coffee-based) and On a Break Spritz (Italian orange and brut). Priced at $13, they offer thoughtful alternatives.
Menu strengths
- — Two crafted non-alcoholic options.; Uses Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits.
Standout selections
- — Velvetini: Lyre's coffee originale, cold brew concentrate, turbinado, cream, torched cinnamon.
- — On a Break Spritz: Lyre's Italian orange & classico brut, bubbles.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $13 each.
How it sits with the food
No food menu details were available, but the wine flights and aromatic cocktails suggest pairing with light bites or charcuterie.
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