Propaganda Wine Bar

The Arts District hardly lacks for solid Italian fare, but this neighborhood wine bar manages to carve out a unique space for itself. Featuring digs that suggest a higher price point, Propaganda offers a completely shareable, affordable menu full of cheese plates and Roman pinse, it’s a prime spot to impress dates or a couple of friends. Trading the area’s standard industrial look for a mid-century Mediterranean mash-up, both the main dining room and patio feel cozy and intimate. Wine connoisseurs and novices alike can appreciate the lack of pretension and the gentle guidance of knowledgeable staff. In addition to a strong natural wine program, a few rotating spritzes (currently including the buzzy negroni sbagliato) dot the menu. Depending on your mood, Propaganda could be the main attraction of the night, or you could start your evening with their aperitivo happy hour and then dine elsewhere.