wine bar

American  

noun

1. a bar, especially of a caf é or restaurant, that features a variety of wines served by the glass.

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wine bar British  

noun

1. a bar in a restaurant, etc, or an establishment that specializes in serving wine and usually food

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Etymology

Origin of wine bar

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“We will be stocking up before year-end, absolutely,” Bartlett said, speaking outside of a wine bar in Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal

As we hopped between the wine bar where DJs spun and the rooftop pool with splendid views of the port, we saw few other guests.

From The Wall Street Journal

The home they found in Craftsman Village is just a mile from the ocean and within four blocks of Long Beach’s 4th Street “Retro Row,” which features several indie bookstores and natural wine bars.

From Los Angeles Times

Marcotte responded that she knew it was a wine bar with small bites that didn’t have a website yet.

From Los Angeles Times

During that time, several neighborhoods in the city center have transformed, with tortillerías, corner stores and barber shops replaced by wine bars, cafes and Pilates studios, many of which advertise in English.

From Los Angeles Times