Not every night is a beer-and-shot night. DFW has excellent wine bars.
Dallas:
- The Grape (Lower Greenville) — been here since 1972. Intimate, excellent wine list, bistro food. This is a classic. Source: thegraperestaurant.com
- Times Ten Cellars (Lakewood, Henderson) — local winery with tasting rooms. Relaxed, educational tastings. $15-20 per flight. Source: timestencellars.com
- Veritas Wine Room (Oak Cliff) — self-pour wine machines, 100+ wines. Bishop Arts area. Source: veritaswineroom.com
- Bar Charles (Harwood District) — newer, upscale wine bar. Excellent by-the-glass selection.
Fort Worth:
- Kent & Co Wines (Near Southside) — curated natural wine selection. Knowledgeable staff. Source: kentandcowines.com
- Wine Walk at WestBend — multiple wine-focused spots in one walkable area.
Suburbs:
- Vino Venue (The Colony) — tasting room + wine classes + restaurant. Source: vinovenue.com
- Landon Winery (McKinney, Wylie, Greenville) — Texas winery with multiple DFW tasting rooms. Source: landonwinery.com
Wine tasting events:
- Grapevine Wine Festival — annual event in the "Grapevine, TX" — yes, the city was named for the grapes. Source: grapevinetexasusa.com
- Times Ten Cellars runs regular tasting events and classes.
Sources:
- Venue websites
- Yelp wine bar ratings for DFW
- Personal visits
Where do you wine in DFW?
The Grape on Lower Greenville has been there since 1972 and is still one of the best wine experiences in Dallas. The duck entree with a glass of Pinot Noir is perfection.