Bar Brava is a cozy gem serving a rotating menu of local and Spanish tapas, complemented by an amazing selection of natural wines.
"Bar Brava’s natural wine offerings infused the Minneapolis wine scene with a bit of delightful funk when it opened in 2019. With a dedication to organically farmed, unfiltered, wild-yeasted, and unfined wine, this space the Cities’ only dedicated natural wine bar. Pours range from Santa Barbara Chenin blancs to French pet-nats — they’re paired with modern Vietnamese bites from resident Khue’s Kitchen. Keep an eye out for weekend pop-ups on Instagram." - Eater Staff
"Bar Brava’s natural wine list infuses the Minneapolis wine scene with a bit of delightful funk. With a dedication to organically farmed, unfiltered, wild-yeasted, and unfined wine, this space is truly one-of-a-kind. Modern finishes like subway tile and Edison bulbs round out the Brava aesthetic, and small plates like pan con tomate and orange wine roast pork make for excellent pairings." - Justine Jones, Katy Spratte Joyce
"Over at Bar Brava on Washington Avenue, the full-service menu may be done, but weekend chef residencies live on." - Justine Jones
"Bar Brava offers marinated chicken in olive oil and wild spring onion, with sides like smoked potatoes and lemon garlic broccolini. Known for its exceptional wine selection. Order online, pickup Thursday through Saturday." - Lauren Pahmeier
"Bar Brava, a natural wine bar just opened last week on Washington Avenue. Making this corner between North Loop and Northeast an interesting draw." - Joy Summers