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Bar Rione

4.3 (50 reviews)
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Darren Y.

Fun wine bar. Located next to piazza Italia this place used to be a convenience store The inside is your standard pearl district bar. Music pumping. Candlelight. Concrete floors. They have wine by the glass on the chalkboard and a good cocktail selection. I had a Prosecco cocktail and my friend had a glass of wine. Ordered the combo meat and cheese plate. It was a lot of food for 14 bucks. Bread was fine - asked for extra and they gave me a small dish with three slices. Would I come here again? Sure if I needed a table at the restaurant. Else it's your standard pearl drinking hole

Takako S.

They are typical pearl district bar with decent food and selections of drinks. They have a huge menu of Negroni if you are in to cocktails. I had a glass of Chianti which was decent along with combo board of cheese and cured meats. The server didn't tell me what kind of meats and cheese but there were a couple of different salamis, prosciutto, pancetta, goat cheese and some hard and soft cheeses. If you are a little bit hungry, Lasagna would be a nice dish to add. It's nice place to stop by before or after the dinner and also a casual night out.

Katie M.

What a great wine and cocktail spot! They also have food but we went for pre dinner drinks but we were pleasantly surprised when they came out with complementary snacks! More to come on that. This space seemed like a decent size with multiple tables and a bar but it fills up rather quick as this is a popular spot! We sat at the bar and had great conversation with the bartender. We ordered an aperol spritz and old fashioned and were happy with our drinks. Then to our surprise a bowl of tasty chips were placed in front of us to munch on. As we were enjoying our drinks and snacks, a delicious slice of pizza was brought out for us as well! It had a wonderful tomato sauce base, ham and cheese. It was a perfect snack prior to dinner and totally unexpected. They also have a wonderful wine menu and a great selection of wines by the glass. I hope we can visit again while on our visit here.

Kim G.

Right on the corner of 12th & NW Johnson in the heart of The Pearl, Bar Rione is an intimate venue serving wine, cocktails and prosecco. For snacks there are lots of delicious cured meats and cheese selections, along with panini and veggies to create a satisfying appetizer plate that perfectly compliments the wine. There are lots of seats at the bar itself, a few tables, and a large communal table inside. When weather is nice, there are several bistro tables and chairs on the sidewalk as well. Friendly and efficient service is a huge plus! The owner let me taste a few wines so I could chose the perfect one to accompany our snacks. Right next door to Piazza Italia, Bar Rione is the perfect place to meet friends for drinks and yummy appetizers while waiting for your table. Or come as a destination for authentic Italian appetizers and cocktails- you won't be disaapointed!

Left: Pear Brandy Sidecar | Right: Mexican Coffee
Danielle H.

My fiancé and I wanted to grab a couple drinks one night, but the original bar we had intended on going to had a long wait time. We decided to drive home, but found Bar Rione on our route back. They had some tables with umbrellas set outside, and a few tables underneath a covered area. The bartender that night was super friendly, sweet, and helpful! Luckily for us, there was one table available. It was raining earlier that night, so the seats were wet, but they came outside and quickly wiped them dry. They even offered us hand warmers, which helped us a ton LOL First round: I got the Passion & Spice Margarita. I liked this one SO much. The sweetness and spiciness were nicely balanced, and you could definitely feel the spice infused in the tequila. I'm not sure what tequila they used, but it was really good! Second (and last) round: I got the Pear Brandy Sidecar, and my fiancé got the Mexican Coffee. The Pear Brandy felt very light, which was a nice surprise, since it has Hennessy in it. I was worried the drink would taste too much like the Henney and come off too strong. The warmth of the Mexican Coffee was perfect for the chilly, windy weather, and it was tasty too! Had a hint of cinnamon in it. Definitely would come back again!

happy hour 3-6pm, mon-friday
Tiva F.

Piazza Italia's sister bar, we had to check it out. Casual ambiance with a cool looking bar. There is a nice cocktail list for happy hour which is 3-6pm, Monday-Friday. We tried the basil gimlet off happy hour and it came with potato chips and 2 antipasti skewers. Off the regular menu we tried the Bella cocktail and the Rusticini puff pastries. The food bites were good but the cocktails were not too exciting. The service was ok. She was friendly and available but didn't seem very knowledgeable when we asked questions about the menu and then rang us up incorrectly. The system is new so she was still trying to figure things out but I didn't get a receipt via anything and the experience didn't leave me wanting to return anytime soon. I would consider coming back if I needed to wait for a table next door.

HH food menu
Scott G.

This place is pretty good. The Happy Hour has really great value and the cocktails are good too. We had the HH soup and salad ($5) and HH porchetta plate ($5) and both were good. The service was good and the venue is nice but the music was a little loud. A good choice for happy hour in the Pearl. Check it out

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Alex R.

Delicious craft cocktails. Got the chins up and the la Espinosa. Very delicious abs artfully crafted. Definitely a good spot to stop for a drink

Cooler than cool
Rebecca B.

The news just keeps getting better for The Pearl. As if we weren't blessed enough with Piazza Italia, now we have their newest creation, this sweet and cozy new spot with the undisputed most delicious cocktails and bar bites. We stumbled in on a cold Sunday night with a few friends and found ourselves warmly welcomed and feeling as if in a friend's living room. The vibe is dark and funky with good beats and awesome lighting. The service is warm as if we were all friends and the drinks are seriously worth spending some serious lounge time at this spot. This is not your average cocktail bar because the genius behind the cocktails is Lucy Brennan. The entire team knows their stuff and is bringing it. The homemade limoncello is liquid sunshine. It's not overly sweet nor tart, just a smooth concoction of Italian countryside and balance. It is made in house. If you are a fan of this digestif, get yourself over there for glass. The old fashioned is anything but old fashioned with the sweet tartness of roasted oranges. There are negronis. Spritzers, coffee drinks and wines, you just can't go wrong. Rounding it out is a generous bar menu. We went with the mixed cheese platter and I don't think there could be a better way to round out the weekend than cheese and cocktails. I loved the seating options. You can chill alone at the bar, share an intimate drink at a small Table, watch the street scene as a window bar or enjoy with friends at a communal table. Lights are low and glowy and the music is chill. This is an amazing addition to our cocktail scene and I couldn't be happier that i live four blocks away.

Charlie T.

My friends and I came here for a light snack and beverage. One of the standout dishes here is the burrata. It's pretty much like a ball with the outside shell being mozzarellaand the inside being soft and creamy cheese. This is delicious with the bread, preserved veggies, and meat plate. We ordered a bit of everything and it all tasted pretty well. The old fashioned was tasty and the bella drink was refreshing. It was definitely a good experience for us and we will most likely come back.... especially for the burrata.

Brian's favorite chair.
L.A. P.

Big square ice cubes. Brian likes turtles . Here a chair. I love the air here in the outside seating area. Here's a word. Courtesy.

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Rashi T.

We have been to Piazza Italia quite a few times and love them and so , decided to try Bar Rione because it's the same people. Needless to say the service was friendly and great as is the norm in the restaurant next door. We were fortunate enough to get seated immediately even though it was Friday night. I got the Italian which was just a tad bit too sour for my taste and the hubby got a Pineapple mezcal which he loved and ordered another one of , they also served us complimentary potato chips with our drinks while we waited for our food . We ordered the Rusticini and the Meet and cheese board. I did not like the selection of cheeses as they did not compliment the choice of meat on the platter . I asked my server for her recommendation for my next drink and she got me the Barrel aged Alaska , which again unfortunately did not sit well with my taste buds but my husband ended up loving it so no harm done there. It's a good date night spot and more appropriate for small parties because I did not see any big tables in there . It could be a good spot for a couple drinks while you wait for your seats next door .

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What a great find. Excellent wine selection. Out of the ordinary and well selected. The Coda di Volpe was unusual and excellent.

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Great neighbor cocktail bar. Good drinks. Good food. Good service. Very pleasant. Worth trying.

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What can I say Brian is the the best at selecting the right wine for the occasion. Closed my biggest business deals here It works!

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