The Ten Bells Brooklyn

Ten Bells continues to be one of Brooklyn’s most reliable wine bars. Lively, and consistently enjoyable. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, with an impressive range available by the glass, including draft options during happy hour at genuinely reasonable prices. I especially appreciate being able to find Spanish beers on offer (a small but distinctive touch that sets it apart) The tapas menu is extensive and well-suited for sharing, and the oysters are consistently fresh and well-priced, making them an easy go-to. I’ve been coming here for several years and have yet to have a truly bad experience. Most recently, on Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, we walked in around 6:30 PM after a stroll through the park, no reservations, fully expecting a long wait. Despite a packed room and what appeared to be a slightly understaffed floor, we were seated without issue and still managed to catch happy hour. Service was understandably slower given the volume, but never inattentive or unfriendly. The energy remained warm, not chaotic. Even at full capacity, the space maintains an inviting, neighborhood feel rather than tipping into frenzy. Ten Bells isn’t about flash. It’s about good wine, solid small plates, and a dependable atmosphere. For happy hour alone, it remains one of the better values in the area and a place I’ll continue returning to.

Had a wonderful dinner at Ten Bells with three friends, and everything from start to finish was exceptional. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening with great conversation. The service was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. We shared a variety of tapas, all of which were beautifully prepared and packed with flavor. The standout for me was the mushroom croquettes!! crispy on the outside, creamy and rich on the inside. Absolutely delicious!

Such a good spot! We really enjoyed the sardines and shared an excellent bottle of wine. Oscar was the MVP of our evening, all his recs were on point, we loved it!

This wine bar is a great spot to head to if you’re looking for a happy hour in Bushwick! The seafood is very fresh and the spanish style tapas almost makes you feel as if you were dining in Europe. I highly recommend the octopus. It comes with a yummy sauce and a decent sized portion of oily potatoes. The flavors paired so well together and I highly recommend ordering this one for the table. The wine was also incredible and so was the service. Thank you for a wonderful experience. 6/5 for sure!

Came here and split a bottle of rose on a Monday night. There was no wait but we still made a reservation. Quiet, dimly lit, and cozy atmosphere very easy to chat in. Excellent service and vibes. The wine was also amazing. We split an $80 bottle for a party of two.

Came here for happy hour for my birthday and definitely did not disappoint. Taylor was very nice and the service was excellent. I love the vibe of this place. It definitely feels like you’re in the city. And I love the lighting and decors. We had their $1 oysters and happy hour drinks. Oysters were fresh and good and our drinks were great as well. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!

Friendly service and a good place to bring a group for happy hour. We had 10 people and we ordered a pretty large assortment of oysters and some of the other tapas plates for the table. Most people had the happy hour martinis, which were tasty. The oysters were the best oysters I’ve ever had, a little bit on the small side, and some of the shells were cracked (we had some thing like six or eight dozen so the poor guy was probably struggling to keep up), and I would say these were relatively low quality oysters, but "ok".