Top 5 Bars Near Bethesda For National Wine Day

BETHESDA, MD — Nothing beats a glass of good wine, and National Wine Day is just the day to get one. Part of the excitement of going to wine bars is knowing they have your favorite, or getting to try new wines in tastings.

Good wine is the most important factor, but we can all agree that atmosphere and a knowledgeable bartender make for an all-around quality experience. Whether you're looking for tastings or a good happy hour spot to unwind, there is a variety of places around Bethesda.

According to Yelp, these are the best wine bars in and near Bethesda.

1. Vino Volo - 7243 Woodmont Ave.

A Yelp user said, "Great happy hour prices and wine - oh, and truffle popcorn??? Yum! Happy hour ends at 7, so it's a great place to head to early and try a wine flight, then buy a bottle from the store with friends to nurse on the rest of the night."

2. Mon Ami Gabi - 7239 Woodmont Ave.

A Yelp user said, "Happy hour goes until 6:30 and lots of wine to choose from for $5.50 ; the rose and the brut is perfection."

3. Grapeseed - 4865 Cordell Ave.

A Yelp user said, "Probably the thing that impressed me the most was the attentiveness and the friendliness of the wait staff, bartender, and even the manager, who came to chat with us after our meal. "

4. The Urban Winery - 949 Bonifant St., Silver Spring

A Yelp user said, "The Urban Winery lives up to its name. They make their own wine so it earns its place as a winery, although it feels like any other urban wine tasting bar. They source their grapes from lots of places; preferably local, but California when necessary."

5. TapaBar - 4901 Fairmont Ave.

A Yelp user said, "One of my favorite happy hour spots. When I've been there their house red wine was a very good Garnacha and at a great price. Their tapas are delicious, and I highly recommend the foie gras croquets. I've only sat at the bar and the service has been excellent!"

Do you have another go-to bar for wine? Let us know in the comments.

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