Call or email info@barrelswinebar for reservations
About Us
Meet the owners Tina and Joe Kennedy
Tina grew up on Mercer Island, graduated from Mercer Island High School, and then from WSU in 1982. She met Joe, another Coug, in their senior year. Two years later in 1983, they tied the knot. They explored the wineries of Washington, Oregon, and California during the mid 1980s when there were fewer than fifty wineries in Washington, less in Oregon, and California was well ahead of both. They worked part-time at seven Washington wineries from 1985 - 1993. In 1988, they decided they would open a wine bar. In 2018, they did it. Thirty seven years of exploring wines from all over the world has led to the opening of "barrels...experience wine!" Come on in and pop a cork!
Art at Barrels
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Art at Barrels
Our Artist through June is Julie Sanchez
Julie is a returning artist to Barrels. I am a Mercer Island based artist that works in Encaustic and Cold Wax/Oil. I embrace all things texture and love the luminosity and depth of layers that encaustic creates. The organic nature of the medium, made of beeswax and tree sap resonates with my love of nature. Follow me on Instagram @EliasShawnStudio. Studio visits and wine, always encouraged. I am momma to one son, Elias – named after the St. Elias Mountains in Alaska.
Wine Tastings
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Art at Barrels
Since we have been allowed to reopen to the public, we have had two in person tastings, one with Passing Time Winery and the other with Mark Ryan Winery. Both were very well received. We will be hosting more in May. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter at info@barrelswinebar.com for more information about the upcoming tastings.
To book a spot for one of the tastings call Barrels at
206-268-0588 or email at info@barrelswinebar.com
Planning a Party
Planning a Party
What is a Wine Bar, Anyway?
Parties (semi-private and private) are being booked at Barrels! Contact us at 206-268-0588 to find out what we can do for you.
What is a Wine Bar, Anyway?
What is a Wine Bar, Anyway?
What is a Wine Bar, Anyway?
Here is a great article by
Eric Asimov of the
New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/25/dining/drinks/wine-bar.html
"The term is nebulous and too often all-encompassing. The best are places for a quick snack and a glass or two for whiling away the evening."
Barrels in the News!
What is a Wine Bar, Anyway?
Barrels in the News!
https://sipnorthwest.com/7-new-wine-bars-to-try-this-year/
https://1889mag.com/think/architecture/new-wine-tasting-options-around-the-state/
https://seattle.eater.com/2018/7/2/17526854/barrels-wine-bar-mercer-island-photos
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/5-new-wine-bars-and-taprooms-on-the-eastside/
http://mymercerisland.net/new-wine-bar-is-retirement-dream-for-local-couple/
http://www.mi-reporter.com/business/barrels-wine-bar-set-to-open-june-20-in-mercer-island/
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