Lively Bushwick wine bar with strong happy hour and Spanish-leaning tapas; great for oysters and drinks, but service consistency and oyster quality vary.
The Ten Bells delivers a charming neighborhood wine bar experience with solid food quality and an appealing cozy patio setting, earning its grade B- standing. However, inconsistent execution—gritty oysters, variable portions, and service gaps—prevents a higher grade, while recurring food safety concerns tied to raw oysters and moderate authenticity questions create meaningful uncertainty in the assessment. Best approached as a casual happy hour destination rather than a reliable full-price dining choice.
One caveat: Service can be slow or inattentive at peak times; several reports of early check drops