If you find yourself on east of St. Louis in the little hamlet known as Belleville, we recommend The Wine Tap. It’s a comfortable spot right on Main Street. They have a great atmosphere, a welcoming back porch (which includes heat lamps in winter. Nice!), and a newly opened upstairs space.
On the food/wine side: the wine
list has a very good variety (best in the area, I think), and the wait staff really know what they are talking about. And if wine isn’t your thing, they have plenty of beers and other cocktails to choose from too.
The only “complaint” is the menu is really only bread and cheese. They serve good appetizers including wonderful pear and gorgonzola bites (with honey, yum!). And, they have flatbread pizzas made right there in the outdoor oven. The combinations for those little pies are really yummy – we haven’t been disappointed yet. BUT.. if you were looking for a little bit of a lighter fare or a different taste, then you are out of luck. Too, the menu doesn’t seem to change much to reflect the season. Not necessarily a bad thing – just a thing.
So, if you’re in the mood for bread, cheese, an adult beverage, and a wonderful atmosphere… get yourself over there. It’s a comfortable place to be. You’ll be welcomed with a smile, and you’ll leave satisfied.
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