The 10 coolest wine bars in Charlotte, right now
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Here’s a quick guide to the 10 coolest and locally owned wine bars in Charlotte.
Editor's note: The list of wine bars below is in no particular order. This isn’t a ranking.
- For more local watering holes, check out our list of Charlotte's best cocktail bars, speakeasies, rooftop bars, late-night spots and breweries.
Foxcroft Wine Co. Dilworth
The vibe: Upscale yet unpretentious wine bar with tasty small plates. It's by the same owner as Dot Dot Dot, one of the best cocktail bars in the area.
- Expect a 5,000-bottle selection plus a patio that faces East Boulevard and has lights strung overhead.
- A six-ounce glass of wine starts at $10, and a flight with three wines starts at $11.
Stop by: 1235 East Blvd.
- Foxcroft also has locations in SouthPark, Birkdale Village, Waverly and Greenville, S.C.
Dilworth Tasting Room (the OG)
The vibe: A coffee bar, wine bar and bottle shop with a gorgeous patio.
- Expect a 400-bottle selection plus a patio with tables and a bar surrounding a koi pond that adds a European feel.
Stop by: 300 E Tremont Ave.
- DTR also has locations in SouthPark and Plaza Midwood.
The Bohemian
The vibe: The Plaza Midwood wine bar seats about 60 people inside and on its patio that opens up via a roll-up garage door.
- Expect a wide variety of wines by the glass ($6 to $17) and bottles start at $18.
Stop by: 1319 Pecan Ave.
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Reid's SouthPark
The vibe: An upscale urban market with a huge patio and U-shaped bar in SouthPark.
- Expect a selection of 17 wine options by the glass starting at $14 and 700 bottles.
Stop by: 4331 Barclay Downs Dr.
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Rosie's Wine Garden
The vibe: A romantic wine bar with direct access to the McGill Rose Garden.
- You can grab a glass starting at $9 and lounge inside, or explore the 1.5-acre garden with a libation in hand.
Stop by: 940 N. Davidson St.
Substrate
The vibe: A dimly-lit wine and vermouth bar with a hodgepodge of decorations in Optimist Park.
- When there isn't live music playing, you can control the bar's soundtrack from their collection of vinyl records.
Stop by: 512-B E 15th St., next to Bird Pizza.
Go deeper: New wine and vermouth bar called Substrate opening in Optimist Park
Rosemont Market and Wine Bar
The vibe: This all-day restaurant, market and wine bar in Elizabeth is typically packed during lunch and brunch hours. Share a bottle, starting at $35, with friends.
Stop by: 1942 E. 7th St.
Go deeper: New all-day restaurant and market called Rosemont Market and Wine Bar opens in Elizabeth
Frenchy's Sip and Shop
The vibe: Huge wine bar and bottle shop in South End with BYO charcuterie and weekly events
- Expect more than 700 wine selections from six continents, most of which are under $30.
Stop by: 200 W. Tremont St., next to QC Pourhouse.
Go deeper: Frenchy's Sip and Shop opens in South End with 700+ wine and beer selections
Bar a Vins
The vibe: This NoDa wine bar is a great place to start or end your evening.
- Wine by the glass starts at $12. For food, expect small snacks like caviar and gourmet cheeses.
Stop by: 3206 North Davidson St.
Go deeper: Expect champagne, caviar and hip-hop at new NoDa wine bar
Wine Loft
The vibe: Listen to live music at this South End wine bar that brings in local musicians.
- Expect a list of wines by the bottle, glass, tasting flights and small plates with your tunes.
Stop by: 2201 South Blvd.
Honorable mentions: Petit Phillipe, an upscale wine shop in Myers Park.
- Vin Master, a super chill wine bar with awesome weekly specials in South End.
- Bond Street Wines, an old-school wine shop with friendly staff near Manor Theater in Myers Park.
Editor's note: This story was last updated on Dec. 5, 2024.