Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona boasts one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the United States. That is a significant claim for what feels like a neighborhood tapas joint. The wine list earned a White Star rating from Star Wine List, which validates the depth and quality. The ever-changing list covers deep Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, and Rias Baixas, plus South American selections. By-the-glass prices are approachable, and the rotating selection means there is always something new.

Their signature Aperitivos wine flight ($13.50) gives you half-pours of Cava, dry sherry, and red vermouth on the rocks with orange. That flight alone is a masterclass in Spanish drinking culture for the price of a cocktail. Sangria is made with actual Rioja, not the sugar-bomb version. Two Atlanta locations (Inman Park and Westside Ironworks) give you options.

Barcelona Wine Bar operates at a level that most people do not expect from a tapas restaurant. The Star Wine List recognition puts it in serious company, and the combination of depth, accessibility, and fair pricing makes it one of the best wine values in Atlanta. The $13.50 Aperitivos flight is the best wine education deal in the city.