Bonde Fine Wine Shop
A distinguished Cambridge establishment
Porter Square's Expert Wine Shop
Who Runs It
Bonde Fine Wine Shop brings serious wine expertise to Porter Square, curating a selection that rewards exploration.
The Origin
Bonde was founded to be the wine shop Porter Square deserved: deep expertise, careful curation, and staff who can guide any budget.
What Makes It Special
The expertise is genuine. Staff can guide you from a $12 weeknight bottle to a special-occasion splurge, with knowledge at every price point.
For Porter Square wine lovers, Bonde is where you go when you want to learn, not just buy.
What People Love
The guidance and the curation. Staff make buying wine educational without being pretentious.
What To Know
This is a curated wine shop, not a supermarket wine aisle. The expertise is the point.
Range from everyday ($12-20) to splurge ($50+). Staff can work with any budget.
Rating Breakdown
Excellent ratings for a specialty wine shop. The expertise shines.
What Customers Say
“Told them my budget and occasion and they found the perfect bottle. Every time.”
“The staff genuinely love wine and it shows. Great recommendations.”
Insider Tips
Weekday afternoons for unhurried conversations.
Tell them your budget, your meal, your preferences—let them guide you.
Porter T is 3 minutes away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me pair wine with dinner?
Absolutely—tell them your menu and they'll recommend bottles.
Known For
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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