Who’d have thought a standing-room-only bar trading in sherry and vermouth could be found in the shadow of Fenway Park?

Tiffani Faison did. You can thank the empire-building local chef for the existence of this self-styled “adult snack bar”—though describing it as a bar feels generous. It’s closer in size to a walk-in closet, albeit one with fabulous chandeliers, funky toile wallpaper, and an envious supply of sherry and fortified wines. Place your order and compete for space at the U-shaped bar or at the drink rails along the wall. Alternatively, take in the air (as the seasons allow) at a marble communal table on the micro-sized patio.

Wherever you land, a parade of tiny bites will follow. Salty slices of Benton’s ham with peaches; a mille-feuille oozing raclette cheese; bite-sized beef tongue “Fancy Finger Sammies” topped with crushed Lays and speared with toothpicks: This is the perfect fare to nosh as you sip a dry fino and wonder whether pre-dinner is becoming dinner-dinner.