Vanguard Wine Bar

This French-American wine bar offers a cozy atmosphere complete with a long bar, high tops, and comfortable booths. The wine selection is extensive and varied, featuring a range of options including unoaked and lightly oaked whites, rich whites, rosés, orange and skin contact wines, and a diverse array of reds. The staff is highly knowledgeable and always ready to provide recommendations, making it an ideal spot for both wine novices and connoisseurs. Alongside the impressive wine list, Vanguard Wine Bar serves small plates such as flatbreads, toasts, hummus, smoked salmon tart, and a curated cheese plate. The ambiance is laid-back and European bistro-like, with soft lighting and no blaring music, making it perfect for dates, small gatherings, or casual evenings with friends. Two locations at 189 Amsterdam Ave. (between 68th & 69th Street) and 230 W. 74th Street (between Broadway & West End). 212.799.9463 vanguard-nyc.com