Wine bar
Unclaimed profileThe Ten Bells
New York, NY · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Ten Bells pours a broad, low-intervention wine list spanning sparkling, rosé, orange, white, and red, with by-the-glass, bottle, and carafe options. Rare large formats reach $990, while a daily happy hour keeps things approachable with $22 carafes. The beer list is compact but includes craft and import picks plus brewery events.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bombisch NV, an orange blend from Domaine Binner, or the Claro Que Si 2024 sparkling Riesling. For value, the $22 happy hour carafe from Domaine de la Patience is a solid choice. Beer drinkers can opt for the Montauk Cold Day IPA or a bucket of six.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Natural wine enthusiasts will find a deep, well-priced selection. Casual drinkers can lean on the happy hour carafes. Beer fans have a small but varied list, though the focus is clearly wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Glasses range $9–$16; bottles from $26 to $990, with many in the $60–$150 range. Happy hour carafes are $22. Beers from $5 to $65, with a bucket of six at $25.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list is a deep dive into natural and low-intervention producers, including rare large formats like mathusalems. The happy hour carafe in flasks adds an unpretentious touch, and brewery events broaden the appeal.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A broad natural wine list with global reach, offering by-the-glass, bottle, and carafe formats. Emphasis on low-intervention producers, with rare large formats for collectors. Happy hour carafes provide accessible entry.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection of natural wines across styles and regions.
- — Flexible formats including carafes and large-format bottles.; Accessible pricing via happy hour carafes.
Standout selections
- — Bombisch NV – orange wine from Alsace, Domaine Binner, $16 glass / $64 bottle.
- — Claro Que Si 2024 – sparkling Riesling from Seneca Lake, $15 glass / $60 bottle.
- — Domaine de la Patience Carafe – 50cl red, white, or rosé, $22 during happy hour.
Pricing: Glasses $9–$16; bottles $26–$990; happy hour carafes $22.
Beer
A compact beer list with craft and imported options, available in various sizes including a bucket of six. Brewery events add interest, but the selection is limited compared to wine.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles and formats, including large-format bottles.
- — Brewery events like Arrowood Farms brewery night.; Affordable bucket of six at $25.
Standout selections
- — Montauk Cold Day IPA – IPA, 12oz, $9.
- — Volta – Fruit Lambic from Catalonia, Cyclic, $23.
- — Beer Bucket – six beers for $25.
Pricing: Beers $5–$65; bucket of six $25.
How it sits with the food
The food menu includes oysters, which pair naturally with the crisp, mineral-driven wines like the Muscadet or sparkling Riesling. The happy hour oysters and carafe combo is a practical pairing.
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