Beijing Wine Bar Review: Vin Vino
By Noelle Mateer
Wine bars: Still a thing! In our September issue, we put two of ‘em to the test, and now, we’re doing it again. This time: new opening Vin Vino.
Location: Maizidian. Pro tip for the ambitious: There is an entire street of tiny Japanese restaurants just outside. An entire street!
Selection: Solid, curated selection meant to please and not overwhelm.
Atmosphere: This aesthetically pleasing, wood-paneled little shop wouldn’t be out of place in New York City.
Food: The French-Japanese tapas are so delightful that the wine almost takes a backseat. Try the octopus carpaccio (RMB58). Or don’t, it’s your life.
Price range: Glasses from RMB48, bottles from RMB200; small plates range from RMB30-RMB100.
Takeaway: Not to be confused with InVino – seriously, don’t confuse them, we did at first – Vin Vino is the Liangmaqiao hangout we didn’t know we needed.
Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm (cafe), 6pm-1am (bar). Ichiban Street, 15 Zaoying Beili, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区农展馆北路枣营北里15号 (186 1196 8069)
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