A USA Today top-10 wine bar, 150 wines by the glass, and a Romanian-owned bar with a touch of mystery.
Tampa Bay's wine scene is deeper than you might expect, with a nationally ranked St. Pete wine bar, a Carrollwood bar pouring more than 150 wines by the glass, and sommelier-approved spots on Water Street. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking.
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USA Today honored Allelo as one of the top 10 wine bars in the country. Its patio runs under banyan trees and string lights.
Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria on Central Avenue features a massive variety of wines, with about 60 available by the glass.
Hostess on Central Avenue focuses on small-batch, sustainable and natural vintners.
Bacchus is just outside the St. Pete Pier and has outdoor dining with barrel tables. Charcuterie is a natural pairing.
Cepas is a Carrollwood wine bar with Spanish-style tapas, offering more than 150 wines by the glass and more than 400 by the bottle.
Dracula's Legacy is a Romanian-owned wine bar blending dark elegance with a touch of mystery. It has locations in Tampa and downtown St. Petersburg.
Chateau Cellars is a retail shop with a wine bar that often hosts unusual events and collaborations. It offers temperature-controlled wine storage and personal sommelier services.
Haven's wine list is considered one of the most extensive in Tampa, with many back vintages. It is known for Champagne pairings with a cheese board.
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