Bar a Vins

What a treasure Bar a Vins is! An absolutely perfect, laid-back-yet-elevated experience nearly every time we come here. It's definitely favorite for bringing out of town friends and is always a hit. Nice natural wine selection, including some rare and bubbly gems. Very well curated and accessible. Great snacks - you can't go wrong with their cheese, charcuterie and addictive, locally made bread. They also do caviar and tinned fish. The staff is warm and always helpful if you want guidance on what to get. A perfect spot, we just love it!

So lovely!! We stopped in after work for a glass of wine and small bites and had a great experience. It is so nice being on the main drag in NoDa - great people watching! Harry was our server and was exceptional - he was knowledgeable about all the wines and unique meats/cheeses to build a charcuterie board. He helped us try wines we likely would have never gone for! The atmosphere is very minimalist with a focus on wine and one of the best parts for me personally, they played east coast hip hop the entire time! Parking is either street parking or paid public parking - I paid $10 for 2 hours so not too bad!

If you're looking for a spot to chat with some friends and sip on some amazing wine then this is your place. The ambiance is always a vibe. The service is so nice and quick. The wine is DELISH & I love the small bites they offer.

Bar a Vins describes themselves as a wine dive bar. I don't think I would go so far as to call them a dive bar, but it definitely has a laid back neighborhood atmosphere that may be a lot more comfortable to some than your typical wine bar. I have always been more of a beer guy, but I appreciate a nice glass of wine and like trying all different kinds. I stopped in on an early Friday evening and took a seat at the bar. I had an early morning planned and didn't want to stay out late but it had been a long week so I thought a glass or two was just what I needed. They serve by the bottle as well by the glass, and prices are pretty typical to what you would expect at a wine bar, that is to say, it isn't the cheapest way to drink. Still the atmosphere was cozy, with both couples and groups of friends as well as the other solo dwellers like myself all at home taking in the vibes. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about wine and they have great recommendations and very accurately were able to describe the different flavors of the two wines I ended up trying. Overall it was a very pleasant evening and I would recommend this place to wine lovers as well as those who want to try something new.

I came here on a Saturday afternoon searching for a place to work and grab a bite. When I walked in around 12:30/1 pm, I was only the second part of the day. By the time I left at 5:30 pm, this place was buzzing. I ordered the marinated anchovies and the Aliso cheese. Both came with bread, so there was a ton to eat. The marinated anchovies were delicious. High-quality fish and super flavorful. The bread, butter and cheese were all delicious and high quality. I was complete with what was presented. Their wines are perfection. Not your run-of-the-mill selection. I had a Vinho Verde Tinto, a Nebbiolo and an excellent sommelier's choice. All in all, I think I took down five glasses from 12-5 pm, but I was super productive, which was a nice change of pace from the typical coffee house work vibe. I highly recommend this place for a lovely wine bar moment with friendske alone.

Decent selection of wines and snacks to order as well. Cute date spot. Would have loved to have a flight for wine tasting to try a few options as well,

This little hole in the wall was definitely a fun place to try on a date night or with a group of friends! The ambiance is extremely cool and the staff are very knowledgable about wine. I asked for something sweet and they educated me on how to ask for "sweet" wine, without referring to it as sweet. I loved the choice they chose for me (La Pepie Muscadet 2022) because it was sweet but not too sweet. The food options are slim, unless you like a tapas style of eating. We just got wine and then had dinner at another place in NoDa, but overall the vibes are really cute and I'll definitely be back!

(10/8/23) I found myself in NODA for work and stopped in at Bar a Vins. It has a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. Harry was behind the bar. Harry is the resident sommelier and oenophile. He made a great suggestion for a non alcoholic wine. I was flabbergasted that such a thing existed. It was a riesling and it had a mineral finish. I paired it with a plate of smoked salmon with a verdant loaf, crème fresh and capers. It was light and filling.Bar a Vin has an extensive wine menu as well as a sheet of bites. I consider myself lucky to have been able to enjoy my time at this place. I will return.

Rustic inside this was a little place we went to before dinner for pre drinks. Great little wine bar with a nice choice of reds, whites, Rosè and an orange wine . They carry beer too and some light snacks . Also a bottle shop where you can buy bottles to go. Looked like a great variety of stuff. I had the orange wine . Hadn't had it in awhile. Was nice and different , light and dry. Perfect for a warm day. My friend had the Rosè and said the same for that. Great wine glasses ! Light ware and nice shape. Loved them ! Great service at the table, they keep your water filled to. Casual place for a quiet drink . Nice bar area too. I love how they restored the walls exposed brick . Unusual. Will like to try some other stuff on their list next time ! Cute spot !

Beautiful atmospheric! Amazing wine selections! If you're wanting to venture your tastebuds come here. I personally had St. Cyr, Gamay, Beaujolais, from France and paired it with a delicious tomme chebris! Harry is extremely knowledgeable and helpful as well. Will definitely be coming back next time I visit Charlotte