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8 wine bar places in Dallas we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Dallas | Wine Bar across every city.

The Dallas wine-bar scene is concentrated in Bishop Arts and built on serious credentials. Blind Bishop is run by Dilek Caner, Texas's only Master of Wine, with about 300 labels and rare producer events, while Ampelos Wines is the city's first exclusively natural wine bar and bottle shop, run by Genevieve Weaver and Jessica Martinez. Beyond Bishop Arts, Gemma in Knox-Henderson backs its Bib Gourmand cooking with a wine program built around small-production bottles.

Blind Bishop ★ 4.5

$$$Wine BarBishop Arts

Texas's only Master of Wine, Dilek Caner, runs this Bishop Arts wine bar, shop, and classroom. About 300 labels and rare producer events. At 310 Sunset Ave.

OrderBlind tasting flight; any producer-led evening pairing

TipThe full-service bar service is Saturdays only. Retail shop and class bookings available weekdays by appointment.

Ampelos Wines ★ 4.2

$$$Wine barBishop Arts

Dallas's first exclusively natural wine bar and bottle shop, run by Genevieve Weaver and Jessica Martinez. Located in Bishop Arts. At 411 W Eighth St.

OrderOrange wine by the glass; sparkling natural pet-nat

TipBring food from a nearby Bishop Arts restaurant; they encourage it. The patio ring-for-wine window is worth seeking out.

Neighborhood Cellar ★ 4.0

$$$Wine barBishop Arts

Approachable Bishop Arts wine shop and bar carrying Australian, French, Argentinian, and South African labels. Kitchen leans wine bar, retail.

OrderWine club selection of the month; shared charcuterie with whatever's open by the glass

TipMonthly wine club subscriptions available. Patio seating gets taken fast on nice evenings.

Blind Bishop ★ 4.6

$$$Wine barBishop Arts

Texas's only Master of Wine Dilek Caner curates this intimate Bishop Arts wine bar and shop with about 300 labels. Kitchen leans wine bar, wine education.

OrderBlind tasting flight with curation by Dilek Caner; any producer dinner pairing

TipFull-service bar runs Saturdays only. Retail shop open by appointment for weekday visits. The free Saturday tasting (4-6pm, select weeks) fills fast.

Ampelos Wines ★ 4.3

$$$Wine barBishop Arts

Dallas's first exclusively natural wine bar and bottle shop run by Genevieve Weaver and Jessica Martinez. Kitchen leans natural wine bar, bottle shop.

OrderOrange wine by the glass; pet-nat sparkling; any staff-pick bottle

TipBring food from nearby Bishop Arts restaurants; it is encouraged. The outdoor patio wine window makes evening pours feel festive even on tight budgets.

Neighborhood Cellar ★ 4.1

$$$Wine barBishop Arts

Approachable Bishop Arts wine shop and bar stocking Australian, French, Argentinian, and South African labels. Kitchen leans wine retail bar.

OrderWine-club staff pick by the glass; seasonal charcuterie plate

TipJoin the monthly wine club for member access and bottle discounts. Patio fills first on good-weather evenings; arrive early.

Gemma ★ 4.5

$$$Wine barKnox Henderson

Michelin Bib Gourmand Henderson Ave restaurant with a wine program built around small-production bottles and an educated floor team. At 2323 N Henderson Ave.

OrderBar snack progression with two or three glasses from the rotating by-the-glass list.

TipBar seating is first-come first-served and usually preferable to a reserved table for wine-focused visits. The Monday wine deal changes weekly.

Apothecary ★ 4.2

$$$Wine barLower Greenville

Lower Greenville cocktail bar with a notably strong natural wine section in the menu, serving producers the cocktail crowd discovers almost by accident.

OrderNatural wine staff pick; French onion soup cocktail alongside a glass of Jura

TipWorth visiting for wine even if cocktails are not your focus. The natural wine list runs 15-20 bottles deep with knowledgeable staff guidance.

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