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?
Kent & Co in Fort Worth is doing natural wine RIGHT. If you're into natural/biodynamic wines, this is the spot.