Top Wine Bars In Philadelphia
It doesn't matter if you're a wine connoisseur or just enjoy a glass now and again, there's a wine bar in Philadelphia waiting for you where you can sample and hone your knowledge of both vino and its bff, cheese. The following wine bars have proven to be a haven for all fans of the drink.
Jet Wine Bar
1525 South St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-1116
www.jetwinebar.com
Jet Wine Bar on South Street is owned by Jill Weber, an archaeologist who travels all over the world discovering some of the best wine to showcase in her wine bar, from Pennsylvania to as far away as Italy. Jet's carefully selected menu perfectly complements its wine list. Enjoy small snacks and plates, like Brussels sprouts and deviled eggs, bruschetta, sandwiches and cheese plates. Join Jet Wine Bar every Tuesday for half price wines and $10 flights.
Tria Cafe
123 S.18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-8742
www.triacafe.com
Tria, with its multiple locations in Philadelphia, is a world-class place to spend your night for the wine, cheese and beer lovers among us. This spot offers a wide selection of wine found locally and around the world. The staff is highly knowledgeable and willing to turn the average wine drinker into a wine connoisseur. Join Tria every Sunday for its Sunday School, where you learn about a wine, cheese and beer for an incredibly low price.
Vintage Wine Bar
129 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-3095
www.vintage-philadelphia.com
Vintage Wine Bar in Midtown City offers over 60 varieties of unusual wine by the glass from all over the world, and the wines complement Vintage's French-inspired cuisine. Pair your glass with a cheese plate, fig & gorgonzola bruschetta, French onion soup or even an hearty beef bourguignon. If you can't decide which wine to try, invest in the flight of three wines in three-ounce pours. During happy hour, house wines are only $4 and red sangria and sparkling wines are only $5.
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Wine Bar at Panorama
14 N. Front St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-7600
www.pennsviewhotel.com
The wine bar at Panorama in the Penn's View Hotel has the "largest wine preservation and dispensing system in the world" -- it was even noted in the Guinness Book of World Records. In fact, Panorama has 120 wines on tap and more than 150 are available by the glass. Its selection of wine is ever changing, and this spot can showcase more than 800 different types on its menu every year that vary in price, region and style. Try a Panoramic Flight, where the undecided can sample a selection of five different wines. Panorama serves savory meals that celebrate Northern Italy and consist of only the freshest ingredients.
Zavino Wine Bar & Pizzeria
3200 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-6897
www.zavinohospitalitygroup.com
For wine and pizza in University City (there's also a location at 13th and Sansom), Zavino is your best bet. The wine here is the more inexpensive choice and its small menu is perfectly curated to fit with the charming atmosphere and some of the best pizza pies in the city. Zavino also serves homemade pasta and small plates, like marinated olives, and has an extensive list of meats and cheese. When the weather is nice, enjoy your glass of wine in its outside seating area.
Kelly Neilson is a freelance writer living and working in Philadelphia. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
