Where to drink well in Memphis by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Memphis. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
Belle Meade Social on Perkins Extended in East Memphis runs craft cocktails, a smart American-leaning wine list and modern Southern plates from Williamsburg.
PourLoring Pinot Noir by the glass
WineAmerican craft, Old World cellar
FoodWood-grilled steaks and bar plates
TipThe bar takes walk-ins; weeknight half-priced wine bottle deals run on Tuesdays.
Acre Restaurant in East Memphis on Perkins runs one of Memphis's deepest wine lists alongside seasonal small plates, with the bar pouring growers and rare.
PourBurgundy by the glass
WineOld World deep cuts
FoodSeasonal small plates
TipSkip the dining room for the bar's snack menu; same wine list, faster service.
Hen House on South Mendenhall in East Memphis runs a wine bar with a Southern-leaning by-the-glass program, small plates and a calm, low-lit room.
PourHouse sparkling by the glass
WineSouthern wine, by-the-glass focus
FoodSmall plates and snacks
TipWalk-in friendly weeknights; reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday.
Hog and Hominy on Brookhaven Circle in East Memphis pours Italian and Southern growers' wines by the glass alongside wood-fired pizza and house salumi.
PourEtna Rosso by the glass
WineItalian and Southern, growers
FoodWood-fired pizza and salumi
TipSunday brunch runs a sparkling-focused list. Bar seats first.
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen on Brookhaven Circle runs a deep Italian cellar with rare regional bottles, alongside Ticer and Hudman's Southern-Italian menu.
PourBarolo by the glass
WineItalian, Old World, deep cellar
FoodPasta tasting plates
TipThe bar takes walk-ins and lets you order from the full menu; somm-guided pairings come on request.
Chez Philippe inside the Peabody Hotel in Memphis runs a French-classics-led wine list, Champagne flights and a formal pre-dinner pour program at the bar.
PourVintage Champagne by the glass
WineFrench classics, Champagne
FoodTasting menu plates
TipThe lobby Peabody Bar is the easy seat for a Champagne flight before dinner upstairs.
Art Bar at Crosstown Arts in Memphis runs a natural-leaning wine list alongside cheese boards and snacks, doubling as a cafe by day and wine bar evenings.
PourSparkling Loire by the glass
WineNatural, small-batch
FoodCheese boards and snacks
TipFree gallery visits at Crosstown Arts pair with a glass at the bar. Closed Sundays.
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