33 Restaurant & Lounge

What we look for in a bar — and a wine list — is quality and variety. 33 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE has both in spades. Known for beverage director Paul Westerkamp’s mad-scientist-like mixology (drinks that require a blowtorch? That’s hot), this small spot tucked away on Stanhope Street has a wine list that is as diverse as the cocktail menu. Not a swirl-and-sip pretentious poseur? Good. That’s why 33’s list is your top pick. The list is broken down so that even the most novice imbiber can find something that’ll suit his or her tastes — full-bodied reds are separated from their medium-bodied counterparts, and there are a slew of sweet wines that stand apart from the rest of the whites. The list changes monthly, so there’s always a new reason to stop in for a glass.

33 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | 33 Stanhope Street, Boston | 617.572.3311 | 33restaurant.com