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Wine barNorth Side
Vino Grotta opened in the far Northwest near Cross Mountain to give that part of the city a proper wine bar, with a broad list and small plates; book on Resy.
PourA glass from the rotating list
WineNorthwest-side wine bar with a broad list
FoodSmall plates and cheese
TipA genuine wine bar in a part of town that lacked one. Book a table on Resy for a weekend evening.
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Wine barKing William
Bar Loretta in King William is a restaurant and bar in one where wine pairs with modern Texas plates; the happy hour is the value entry, with bottles to go.
PourA glass to pair with the Texas-inspired plates
WineChoice wines with proper cocktails
FoodModern Texas cuisine
TipIt is a restaurant and bar in one; the happy hour is the value entry. The adjoining market sells bottles to go.
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Wine barSouthtown
Stella Public House in the Blue Star complex pairs a selected international wine list and 20 rotating taps with Neapolitan pizza, a relaxed Southtown room.
PourA glass to drink with the wood-fired pizza
WineInternationally curated by-the-glass list
FoodNeapolitan pizza and Italian plates
TipThe wood-fired pizza and a glass off the international list is the move. The patio overlooks the Blue Star complex.
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Wine barPearl
Sternewirth, the bar inside Hotel Emma at the Pearl, pours wine and cocktails beneath the old brewery's restored cast-iron tanks in a striking room.
PourA glass under the brewhouse tanks
WineWine and cocktails in a historic brewhouse
FoodBar snacks
TipGo for the room as much as the wine; the converted brewhouse is spectacular. Snacks come from the Emma kitchen.
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Wine barDowntown
Tre Trattoria downtown pairs a Tuscan-leaning Italian list with its pastas, where happy hour is an easy way in for a glass and a snack before a fuller meal.
PourA Tuscan red with the pastas
WineItalian-leaning list with Tuscan focus
FoodTuscan-Texas Italian plates
TipThe Italian list pairs naturally with the pastas. Happy hour is a good way in for a glass and a snack.
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Wine barSouthtown
Hola! at the entrance to Southtown is a Spanish tapas bar with a wine list to match, with a patio looking out to the Tower of the Americas and Hemisfair.
PourA Tempranillo with the patio tapas
WineSpanish-leaning by-the-glass and bottle list
FoodSpanish tapas and small plates
TipOrder a spread of tapas with a glass off the Spanish-leaning list. The patio with the Tower of the Americas view is the seat to want.