Top 5 Bars Near Rockville For National Wine Day

ROCKVILLE, 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 Rockville.

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

1. Downtown Crown Wine and Beer, 303 Copley Pl., Gaithersburg

A Yelp user said, "Great selection and atmosphere. My favorite place in to go in the DMW. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. Can't recommend this place enough!"

2. La Canela - 141 Gibbs St, Ste D, Rockville

A Yelp user said, "Five-star food aside, our server Lenin made our night. He is a class-act, quick with a smile, and he knows food/wine. The man is an asset to the restaurant.This place rivals any 'top' restaurant you'll ever patronize."

3. The Wine Harvest - 12525-B Park Potomac Ave., Potomac

A Yelp user said, "This is a fun, local neighborhood wine shop and restaurant.A couple weeks ago my wife and I stopped by for a nosh.I ordered a nice chocolate Porter, and my wife a glass of wine. We also ordered the goat cheese (honey, goat cheese, hazelnuts, bread)- to die for. The service is always great. The food is fun and enjoyable."

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. Olney Winery, 18127 Town Center Dr., Olney

A Yelp user said, "We did the wine tasting, which was affordable (5 for $7) and it was great that we had so many options to choose from! I decided to get a glass of the pinot grigio, which was lovely. We shared the cheese board and wow, big big big fan of that (shocker). The room itself was clean and beautiful and all the wines we tasted were great. They have a lot of events and I look forward to coming back and bringing everyone I know!"

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

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