Bocanariz
Bocanariz at Jose Victorino Lastarria 276 is Chile's most serious wine bar, stocking over 400 Chilean labels available by the glass through an Enomatic preservation system. The space is modern and sleek: a long marble bar with backlit wine walls, polished concrete floors, and a design that puts the bottles center stage. Wines are organized by region, grape variety, and style, with the staff trained to guide you through Chile's diverse wine geography, from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia. Tasting flights of three to six wines, curated by theme (cool climate whites, Carmenere expressions, natural wines), start at 12,000 CLP. The food menu is designed to complement the wines: cheese boards, cured meats, and small plates. The crowd is wine-literate Santiaguinos and international visitors doing research on Chilean wine. Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings.
What to Expect
A sleek, modern wine bar where the wines are displayed like art and the staff talk about terroir with genuine passion. The atmosphere is refined without being stuffy. You'll leave knowing more about Chilean wine than when you arrived.
Sleek, educational, and quietly passionate about wine.
Minimal ambient. The focus is on conversation and wine.
Smart casual to upscale casual. Lastarria crowd.
Wine enthusiasts, anyone wanting to learn about Chilean wine, and couples on a refined evening out.
Cards and cash accepted.
Price Range
Wine by glass 4,000-12,000 CLP, tasting flights 12,000-35,000 CLP, cheese boards 9,000-15,000 CLP
Wine by glass ~-12/~3.50-11 EUR, flights ~2-35/~11-32 EUR
Hours
Mon-Sat noon to midnight
Insider Tip
Ask for the flight that covers different Chilean wine regions for the best overview. The Enomatic system means even expensive wines are available by the glass. The staff know their wines; let them guide you. Reserve for weekend evenings.
Full Review
Bocanariz exists because Chilean wine deserves a proper showcase in its own capital. Over 400 labels from every significant wine region in Chile line the walls, and the Enomatic preservation system means you can taste a 15,000 CLP glass of single-vineyard Carmenere without buying the whole bottle. This technology is the bar's quiet superpower.
The space is designed for the wines. The lighting highlights the bottles. The marble bar is wide enough for a flight of six glasses plus tasting notes. The staff, many with sommelier training, can match your palate to a region in three questions. Tell them you like Burgundy and they'll pour you a cool-climate Pinot from Casablanca. Say you want something unique and they'll reach for a Pais from Itata.
Tasting flights are the way to go. The "Classic Chile" flight covers Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah from different valleys for 15,000 CLP. A "Natural Wines" flight explores Chile's growing low-intervention movement. Each flight comes with brief written notes and verbal commentary if you want it.
The food is secondary but well-paired. Cheese boards feature Chilean and imported selections. Cured meats are sliced fresh. Small plates change with the season. Nothing here competes with the wines for attention, which is exactly right.
The Neighborhood
Bocanariz is on Lastarria street next to Chipe Libre, creating a natural two-stop crawl: pisco at one, wine at the other. The GAM cultural center across the street often has evening events that feed foot traffic to the bar.
Getting There
Metro Universidad Catolica (Line 1) or Bellas Artes (Line 5), each a 3-4 minute walk.
Address
Jose Victorino Lastarria 276, Santiago
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