Bodega Wine Bar

Sure, we used to think Sam Malone was pretty cool, but it made us want to drive a Corvette rather than pour drinks for a living. It all started a few years ago when we were hanging out with some friends and wanted to find a casual place to grab a glass of wine. A wine lounge with good music and a conversation-friendly atmosphere.

When to Go: Weeknight drinkers are rewarded with discounted wines. Check out discounted drinks on Happy Mondays or $20 bottles on Andrew Jackson Wednesdays.

The Extras: Assure prime real estate by reserving one of the raised booths. Reservations are available for parties of 10 or more--call for more

It's quiet enough for you to have a conversation and cool enough to make you and your friends comfortable.

Every glass, bottle or carafe comes at three fixed price points “regardless of taste” (“for better or worse”) at these Pasadena and SaMo siblings with “sexy”, “sparse” interiors and a notably “young crowd” that appreciates the “simple” ordering method and an “incredibly generous” happy hour; critics carp that the “underwhelming” selection adds up to a “for-dummies” experience that’s “not for...

Unpretentious and approachable wine list in a lively (loud) atmosphere. Solid bar snacks include flatbread pizzas, hummus and wraps.

In Short
Dim ruby hues and tea candles predominate the space, creating a low-key vibe for relaxing hipsters. Couples lounge on crimson benches and plush white leather ottomans--more...

Bodega Wine Bar