Rent the perfect wine bar in Midtown

While it's a little difficult to go to the French countryside on a Tuesday evening, you can go to Château 49, not far from the East River. Owners Florianne, who's from the French region Alsace, and Rrok, who's from Albania, came together to create a place that appreciates French cuisine and wine. And you know it'll be good if the website's photos are taken with 2012 Instagram filters.

Go all out with your Parisian fantasy and order the escargots, tartare de boeuf, or melon and prosciutto. They also have different charcuteries and cheeses that you can choose between. The extensive wine list offers bulles, sauternes, white, and red.

For private dining (or sipping), this Midtown wine bar accommodates up to 40 guests.

There aren't many things as iconic as Rockefeller Center at Christmas time, but that doesn't mean that winter is the only time you can enjoy this NYC landmark. City Winery is an outdoor wine garden that serves small bites like charcuterie and burrata and locally made wine on tap. You can sit and have a glass at the barrel seating area or rent a heated igloo when the temperature drops.

You can try different kinds of whites, reds, and rosé, and if you want something other than wine, they also have multiple beers from Montauk Brewing Company. Whether you’re just passing through or walking home after work, this is a special spot to stop into. Skyscrapers stressing you out? Check out their Chelsea location on Pier 57.

It's Wine:30 somewhere – namely, Midtown. This cozy wine bar between Madison and Park Ave welcomes you even if you know nothing about wine. Ask your waiter to recommend something off the award-winning list containing 300 wines from around the world. The menu changes seasonally because they use ingredients from local greenmarkets and small purveyors, but you can expect dishes like flatbreads, meat dishes, cheese and charcuterie, and seafood.

For private events, there is a private wine cellar that accommodates groups of 15, an all-weather patio that accommodates groups of 50 or more, and a full buyout that can fit over 100 guests.

La Cava is a modern Midtown wine bar with low ceilings, dim hanging light bulbs, and dark wood, making it a cozy spot to catch up with friends. They have a wine list by the glass and bottle, along with specialty cocktails and beer if you want a break from the reds and whites. You can pair your drinks with dishes like country paté, salmon tartare, and caprese, or if you want to go on the weekends, you can take them up at their bottomless brunch.

The max capacity is 50 standing guests, and they have in-house A/V capabilities for events.

Another French wine bar? Not enough, in our opinion. There's no better feeling than drinking wine and snacking while catching up with friends. Mimic Parisian bistro culture at Vin Sur Vingt (say that ten times fast), and enjoy people-watching with outdoor tables and chairs facing the street. There's also French dishes like tartine de saumon fumé, escargots, and croque monsieur. They also offer a cheese and wine flight pairing. Of course, the wine is sourced from French regions like Bordeaux, Languedoc, and Bourgogne.

SURPRISE! It's another French wine bar. But guys, this one's special. Run by the master sommelier at Le Bernadin, you'll find the best pick of the crop when it comes to wine, including a daily special pour at 9pm hand-picked by the legend himself. The menu offers sharable, simple plates meant to compliment the wines – this is truly a wine-centered place. If you're having trouble choosing, go for their monthly flight program to get a taste of a few different wines.

The tasting room is available to book for semi-private events of up to 8 guests. Inquire directly about full buyouts.

Sofia Wine Bar feels like a true local gem: made-from-scratch Italian cooking, hand-chosen wines, and a Tuscan interior with exposed brick. You'll find Old and New World wines alongside pizzas, pastas, and classic Italian small plates. They've got a private dining space for 10 to 15 guests, and you can buy out the space (including their enclosed and heated garden) for up to 50 attendees.

A community staple in Hell's Kitchen, The Purple Tongue is bringing Mediterranean flavors and a classic intimate wine bar feel to Midtown. The owners are well-traveled, and the wine list includes varieties from small-batch makers across the globe. There are regular Sip and Learn nights for laid-back wine education, and live jazz nights featuring performances from Manhattan Plaza musicians. The food menu includes sharables like smoked salmon crostini and grilled octopus with roasted eggplant puree.

You can book a private tasting or event for up to 60 people in the outdoor space and spacious patio, and its central location makes it an ideal spot for corporate happy hour events.