"The Most Welcoming Wine Bar in Miami."
"The Most Welcoming Wine Bar in Miami."
“NEW YORK TIMES BEST MIAMI RESTAURANTS”
“Shelves made out of two-by-fours hold everything from Spanish albariño to Cristal Champagne at the West Miami wine shop and bar where the owners J.C. Restrepo and Joanna Fajardo are serious about the wine, but not about how to enjoy it. Reminiscent of the lively, chaotic tavernas of Seville, Happy Wine dishes out hot and cold tapas beneath string lights and live entertainment every night of the week. More than 1,000 bottles of Iberian, Italian and French wines piled to the ceiling and walls are scrawled with the graffiti of tipsy guests (“I got dronk here”). Tapas include tablas of jamón Pata Negra, huevos rotos with housemade chips, prosciutto panini and smoky garlic gambas. Longtime fans have a standing date with the Saturday-only paella. You can even order an only-in-Miami pairing: caviar and croquetas. Hey, it’s not called Uptight Wine.”
“Happy Wine Calle Ocho (West Miami)”
“JC and Joanna Restrepo purchased Happy Wine on Eighth Street in 2009. Since then, they’ve turned it into a fun, lively, and unpretentious Miami wine institution. Its enormous range of wines…
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“The wine range is broad, everything from inexpensive Merlots to natural, and classic European fine wine. This means that everyone is welcome, especially if you like to dance.”
“The Most Welcoming Wine Bar in Miami"
“JC takes a non-dogmatic approach to choosing bottles, preferring to make customers – literally – “happy”. This means that there is something for everyone – from natural wine to sweet Pinots.”
“With more than 1000 labels and a knowledgeable and friendly staff, the Calle Ocho destination offers some of the best wine prices in town.”
“A recommended strategy is to pick a bottle, and for a $7 corkage fee, enjoy it alongside one of the many tapa-style dishes while sitting at one of the wine-barrel-turned tables. There’s also live music Wednesdays through Saturday, so really, it’s impossible not to have a good time.”
“Hidden treasure of a West Miami wine bar”
“Restrepo or Fajardo are always in the building to recommend some new, small winemaker you’ve never heard of at a price that still appeals to Flagami abuelitas and Coral Gables business lunchers. ‘Happiness and a good time are why I got into this business,’ Restrepo said.”
“A favorite of locals and Miami wine lovers.”
“Locals like that the Spartan exterior of Happy Wine makes it a sort of Miami speakeasy.”
“… even the pickiest customer will find something.”
“This mom-and-pop wine shop is tucked away on West Miami’s Calle Ocho. Happy Wine is charming and perfect for lunch, happy hour or a date night.”
“Hit Happy Wine for Happy Hour, where you’ll get legitimately great stuff for $5 glass.”
“This mom-and-pop wine shop is tucked away on West Miami’s Calle Ocho. Happy Wine is charming and perfect for lunch, happy hour or a date night.”