Bocanáriz Wine Bar

Bocanáriz is a wine bar on José Victorino Lastarria in the Lastarria neighbourhood of central Santiago, in Chile's Metropolitana de Santiago region. It is dedicated to Chilean wine, serving a large list by the glass so that visitors can sample varieties and valleys without committing to a full bottle. For travellers who want to understand the country's wine regions, from Casablanca and Maipo to Colchagua and Itata, the bar functions as an accessible, compact introduction.

The crowd includes locals on after-work visits, couples, visiting wine enthusiasts and small groups on a pre-dinner round. Dress is smart-casual, with no formal code, and the age range skews from the late twenties to the fifties. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, with moderate background music, a bar counter and tables that suit a slow tasting evening rather than a loud night out.

The drinks programme centres on Chilean wine flights and glass pours, with wines grouped so that drinkers can compare grapes such as Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Glasses are priced at roughly CLP 5,000-9,000 (about USD 5-10). Small plates and cheese or charcuterie boards are typically available to accompany the wines. Staff are generally knowledgeable and can suggest pairings or flights by region.

Hours are listed as Monday to Wednesday from 1 PM to midnight and Thursday to Saturday to about 12:30 AM, and should be confirmed before visiting. Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest, while early evenings are calmer and better for tasting. No cover charge is listed, and reservations are advisable for groups or weekend dinner times; the listed phone is +56 9 3911 0332. Bottle service is not a feature, but bottles can be ordered at the table. The bar pairs naturally with a walk through Lastarria's cafés and museums.