Old World wines dominate the list at this Davis Square favorite, but the atmosphere is unmistakably modern. Sleek wood fixtures and lush felt-covered walls (surprisingly adept sound absorbers) create an intimate cocoon of a wine bar, where unstuffy oenophiles find a meticulously curated wine menu accompanied by sophisticated (and gorgeous!) small plates like fried Vermont quail and branzino crudo.
Spoke
89 Holland St., Somerville • (617) 718-9463
spokewinebar.com
Other Winners
-
Wine Bar
2015 Winner: Belly
At this Cambridge boîte from the Central Bottle and Blue Room crew, co-owner Liz Vilardi shows a way with words as well as wine, infusing wit and poetry into a list that’s almost as fun to read as it is to imbibe…...
- 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge
- (617) 494-0968
- bellywinebar.com
-
Wine Bar
2016 Winner: BISq
Inman Square’s BISq, kid sibling of beloved Somerville indie Bergamot, is an intimate charmer...
- 1071 Cambridge St., Cambridge
- (617) 714-3693
- bisqcambridge.com
-
Wine Bar
2017 Winner: Haley.Henry
In this teensy, winsome, nautical-themed spot in Downtown Crossing, owner Haley Fortier has built a wine-friendly menu around tinned seafood and other grazeable delights...
- 45 Province St., Boston
- (617) 208-6000
- haleyhenry.com
Photo Credit: Brian Samuels -
Photo Credit: Brian Samuels Photography
