The best wines are the ones we drink with friends. But knowing which wines to pour is a special skill that comes with practice. When you want to uncork some of life’s best pleasures, there’s nothing better than to savor the gifts that vintage grapes, aged to perfection, can bring to our lips. That’s what makes a wine bar truly great. A glass of red or white, matched with the right food, has been soothing the palate for time immemorial. Here’s to good times!
2024: Queens Voted Claret Wine Bar Best Wine Bar!
Claret Wine Bar
46-02 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside
(718) 937-7411 – claretwinebar.com
An excellent wine bar just needs a smart winelist and the right atmosphere, but to be the best, it takes a lot more. This year’s Best of the Boro Best Wine Bar chosen by Queens voters is Claret Wine Bar. The Sunnyside spot has a wide selection of boutique wines, as well as beers and craft cocktails. The sophisticated menu is packed with standout dishes, like black truffle and aged Gruyere mac and cheese, smoked salmon tartine (with jalapeno and goat cheese tapenade) and brick oven pizzas (available with gluten-free cauliflower crust). Upgrade your happy hour with Claret’s wine and pizza (Monday-Friday) or wine and cheese (Saturday and Sunday) specials. Every Friday, grab a glass of your preferred vino and enjoy live music.
2023: Queens Voted Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar Best Wine Bar!
Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar
87-01 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
(347) 832-0951 – addictivewinebar.com/contact-us
Founded by restaurateur, sommelier, and interior designer Francisco B. Diaz and his partner, food influencer Patrick H. Duaong, every aspect of Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar is representative of expertly good taste. On top of tasty food made with the freshest ingredients like octopus, filet mignon, beautifully laid charcuterie boards, and more, they also provide one of the finest wine lists around. Diaz is familiar with thousands of wines across various regions of Europe and has cultivated an extensive and diverse wine list that can please any tastes, no matter how niche. Not sure where to start? Their team of sommeliers and expert tastemakers will help you find the best selection to pair with your meal. Visit Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar for an evening of good ambiance, great food, and even better wine.
2022: Queens Voted Katch Astoria Best Wine Bar! (Tie)
Katch Astoria
31-19 Newtown Ave, Astoria
(718) 777-2230 – katchastoria.com
Katch Astoria’s friendly bartenders and labels galore make this gastropub the place to be when nothing will do but a lovely glass of wine over a friendly meetup. Settle in for a spell to try something new and delicious from Katch’s ever-evolving menu of imported and domestic wines that is sure to satisfy any wine connoisseur. Order a savory appetizer or a full meal from an expansive gastropub menu to pair with the beverage. Wine at Katch can be enjoyed any day of the week for a social evening out, or on your own to unwind after a busy day!
2022: Queens Voted Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar Best Wine Bar! (Tie)
Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
36-19 30th Ave, Astoria
(718) 545-2090 – viatrenta.com
Wine lovers should enjoy a night out at Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar, which combines friendly service, a warm atmosphere and the best ingredients. Via Trenta, as its name suggests, is located on 30th Avenue in Astoria and offers an elegant wine drinking and dining experience. The wine menu at Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar includes white and sparkling wines like Rose and Riesling and Pinot Grigio, and red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Primitivo and Pinot Noir. The dining room at Via Trenta is subtly decorated with wine bottles for a sophisticated touch. Don’t be afraid to ask the servers at the restaurant for their expert opinion when it comes to pairing a glass – or bottle – of wine with your food.
2021: Queens Voted Vetro Restaurant and Lounge Best Wine Bar!
Vetro Restaurant and Lounge
164-49 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387 – www.vetronyc.com
Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay serves the finest wines, straight from the vine. Their award-winning wine list features more than 415 selections from around the world, including everything from Sonoma Valley Chardonnay and French chateau talbot to Tuscan chianti and New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Enjoy a bottle of red surrounded by live music in the lounge, or a bottle of white under the stars on their rooftop. Vetro’s expansive wine cellar is the perfect location to host arrangements large and small, whether a private party or a romantic date for two. Choose a bottle, pull off that cork and pour away!
2020: Queens Voted Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay Best Wine Bar!
Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387 – www.vetronyc.com
Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay serves the finest wines, straight from the vine. Their award-winning wine list features more than 415 selections from around the world, including everything from Sonoma Valley Chardonnay and French chateau talbot to Tuscan chianti and New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Enjoy a bottle of red surrounded by live music in the lounge, or a bottle of white under the stars on their rooftop. Vetro’s expansive wine cellar is the perfect location to host arrangements large and small, whether a private party or a romantic date for two. Choose a bottle, pull off that cork and pour away!
2019: Queens Voted BLVD Wine Bar Best Wine Bar!
BLVD Wine Bar
4720 Center Blvd, Long Island City
718-440-8520 – www.blvdlic.com
Queens voters have spoken again: BLVD Wine Bar, which was voted best wine bar in Queens in 2017, regained its title as the borough’s wine bar champion! They offer wines, champagne, cocktails, spirits, craft beers, artisanal cheeses and more. BLVD Wine Bar strives to create a friendly, unpretentious environment where people can come and try new wine together. The list of wines they offer is always changing, so even if you have been to the wine bar before, come visit again and try something new. They have a friendly staff that is willing to answer any questions you may have and help you find your new favorite wine. BLVD Wine Bar has a warm atmosphere and a private back room perfect for parties.
2018: Queens Voted Jack & Nellie’s Best Wine Bar!
Jack & Nellie’s
10825 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, New York
(718) 268-2696
A wine bar serving craft beer, small & large plates, and brunch in Forest Hills constantly updating their food and drink menu and offering a variety of rotating specials. Casual and welcoming of walk-ins, the restaurant is conveniently located off the LIRR as well as the E, F, R and M trains.
2017: Queens Voted BLVD Wine Bar Best Wine Bar!
BLVD Wine Bar
4720 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109
718-440-8520
Looking for a good wine bar? Look no further than BLVD Wine Bar in Long Island City. The chic and cozy hub, located in the heart of Center Boulevard bordering the scenic Gantry State Park on the East River, serves up a plethora of red and white wines on tap, as well as craft brews, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and other bites. Promising an unforgettable experience, the borough’s best wine bar truly believes that a fine wine is where it’s at. Home to some of the best wines from around the world, BLVD believes in assisting its guests in finding their ideal glass of wine (and, boy, do they have plenty of them). Serving, all in all, more than 20 wines by the glass and bottle, bubbles, bubbly cocktails, ports and more, BLVD Wine Bar is the perfect space for tastings, parties, work functions, family gatherings and just about any event your wine-loving heart desires.
