Bar la fete — We’ll catch you at this bar in Mercantile on Morris. (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now)

Wine lovers, we have a new place for you in downtown Birmingham. Bar la Fête is opening its doors this Friday, September 2. Keep reading to learn all about this classy wine bar and what’s on the menu.

Get excited to visit Bar la Fête

It’s time to raise our glasses for this chic wine bar with a tasty menu of small and large plates opening in Mercantile on Morris. We’ll catch you at this downtown bar Friday night.

Location: 2212 Morris Ave Suite 201, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday | 4-10PM
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An all-star team

Birmingham, The Essential, Victor King, Kristen Hall, Birmingham restaurants, cafes, cocktails, Birmingham chefs — Victor King and Kristen Hall. (Stacy Allen)

Birmingham, you probably recognize the co-owners of this wine bar— Kristen Hall and Victor King of The Essential and Bandit Pâtisserie. Kristen Hall is the executive pastry chef and Victor King is the executive chef.

These co-owners are hoping to bring a “fête” to Bham, which means a celebration or party in French. In fact, you can have your own party in the lounge area, which is available for private events.

What’s on the menu?

You know this Parisian wine bar has an amazing lineup of many French wines. On evenings from Thursday to Sunday, a local guest sommelier will walk guests through the wine list, assist with tastings and give personalized pairing recommendations.

Not a wine drinker? There’s also a small selection of high-end spirits and local craft beers.

There’s more than just wine at Bar la Fête. Of course, there’s cheese because what else would you pair wine with? The menu is transporting Birmingham to the streets of Paris with French-inspired plates, including: