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

Nashville's wine bars have grown into a serious part of the dining scene, pairing thoughtful lists with kitchens that go well beyond a cheese board. Le Loup and Henrietta Red anchor the Germantown side, while East Nashville carries the natural-wine energy through rooms like Bad Idea and The Authentique, where the bottle list drives the menu.

Bad Idea ★ 4.6

$$$Wine barEast Nashville

A converted East Nashville church running 150 artisan wine selections and seasonal small plates, named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants list in 2024.

OrderTell the sommelier your price range and let them build a flight with snacks.

TipThe bar takes walk-ins; named Michelin American South Sommelier of the Year 2025.

Bad Idea ★ 4.8

$$$Wine barEast Nashville

Brian Lea's converted East Nashville church running 150 artisan wine selections and seasonal plates. 2025 Michelin American South Sommelier of the Year award.

TipBar walk-ins available; named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in 2024.

The Authentique ★ 4.4

$$$Wine barEast Nashville

French wine bar and creperie on Gallatin Avenue in East Nashville with 49 wines by the glass, savory crepes, and a tucked-in Parisian-decor room.

TipBook the Tuesday night Au Naturel guided tasting for a clear walk-through of natural vs organic vs biodynamic; weekend jazz sets pack the room after 21:00.

Henrietta Red ★ 4.6

$$$Wine barGermantown

Julia Sullivan's Germantown seafood room in Nashville pours one of the city's deepest by-the-glass wine programmes, with strong growers' Champagne and raw.

TipBar seats walk in; happy hour 17:00-18:00 runs $1 oysters and discounted.

Le Loup ★ 4.2

$$$Wine barGermantown

Le Loup is the downstairs cocktail and wine lounge beneath The Optimist in Germantown, Nashville, with a French-leaning list and the same kitchen's raw bar.

TipWalk-ins only; same raw bar as The Optimist upstairs at a lower price point and quieter buzz.

Rosemary and Beauty Queen ★ 4.0

$$$Wine barEast Nashville

Rosemary and Beauty Queen on Forrest Avenue in East Nashville pours natural and orange wines alongside Mediterranean small plates from a tight kitchen.

TipBookings on Resy; the back patio is the best seat. Snacks-only menu Sunday after 21:00.

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