The Best Wine Bars Near Alchemist Trading Co., by the Record

1. Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Restaurants
2. Esquire Martini · The Best Martinis in America
3. Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants

The wine list has a dedicated section for aged Madeira, which tells you something about the seriousness of the operation. This moody Poncey-Highland wine bar holds a Michelin selection and landed on Bon Appétit's best new bars list, but the kitchen pulls its own weight with snacks, shareable plates, and evening mains that feel seasonal without being precious. A James Beard semifinalist for Best New Bar, it draws the kind of crowd that actually reads the back label.

1. Bon Appétit America's Best New Bars
2. Wine Enthusiast Top 50 New Restaurants
3. Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant