Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side)

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 1372 1st Ave., New York, NY 10021, United States

Phone: +1 212-288-9463

Rating: 4.6

Services

  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great wine list
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Paid street parking

Categories

  • Wine bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Good wine and v nice chill vibes. service was great. cool posters/decorations on the walls making in feel homey. we got a bottle of white and it was perfect and reasonable. we went on a friday and it was pretty busy but offered a bit of calm. always playing some film in the background which gives it a unique touch. only qualm is that the cheese board was okay. not standout.

  • Review 2 (2024-12-27 - Rating: 5)

    If youre looking for the perfect spot for a date night, I have to recommend Vanguard Wine Bar on the Upper West Side. Its such a cozy little place with an intimate vibe that’s just right for conversation and making memories.As soon as I walked in, I loved the warm lighting and laid-back decor. It really feels like the perfect place to escape the citys hustle and bustle.The wine list is seriously amazing! They have a great selection of local and international wines, so whether youre a wine expert or a casual sipper, youll find something you love. The staff there is super friendly and knowledgeable, so they can help you pick the perfect wine to match your taste.And don’t skip the snack menu! They’ve got a bunch of delicious bites that go great with the wine. Sharing a few snacks while sipping wine makes it that much more fun.If you want a cozy atmosphere, great wine, and tasty snacks, this is definitely the place to be!

  • Review 3 (2024-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent place to grab a glass of wine alone or with friends! Quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Ryan was a great server and gave us fun background on the wine we ordered. He let us sample a couple different choices to make sure we liked it before choosing our wine. I got the Fess Parker Syrah which was very tasty! It’s definitely worth stopping in here sometime!

  • Review 4 (2022-02-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great local wine bar. Charcuterie board is amazing and plenty of great wines to enjoy! They also have a bunch of outlets of you need to charge a device.

  • Review 5 (2019-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    I worked until 1am around this place and was looking for a place that was still opened to get red wine to fuel my heart. I was set for red grapes benefits this night. I started a new high veggies low carb diet so beer is minimized for 60 days.So my adventurous self pulled up the google search for places near by that were still opened. This place was like 3 blocks away. Perfect! I have my knee recovering so i didnt want to walk too far.I arrived and the bartender Tristian was super friendly. He immediatly acknowledged me and smiled. I felt welcome into a place i never been and have no idea what to expect. Im my tribe we call this teranga. It s the art of making a stranger feel welcome and comfortable.Tristian handed me the menu almost immediatly. I looked at it and he asked me what i was in the mood for. I explained little dry, but not too dry, lightly sweet, with a little biter taste as i was the ipa gal lol. Also lots of body is prefered.He suggested to taste some Chateau PeyRos i never had. I was like its 95 percent close and if u have one just like that with a little more of the bitterness it would be on the dot. He offered few others to taste but he was right! The first offer Payros was the closest to what i was going for.I said to myself: girl listen to your knowledgeable and friendly bartender!Haha...It was $14 a class and i had 2. Then headed home. Relaxed. Less pain in my knee and a super pumping heart. I drink responsibly always and listen to me body. My health insurance should cover this lol. For real! It was more pain management and stress releiver than codine and healthier.Jokes apart it was a great experience! I asked many questions and told many funny story as The Anta i are. Tristian was super informative about my options to experience this again even near the west side. I found out there is one location near lincoln center closer to my area i will surely stop by sometimes.An interesting fact i found out also is this east side location i stumbled upon has 11pm to 2am happy hour of the house red wich is not the Peyros but ill try it next time when i get the chance to visit again. I tasted it and it is light, closed to a deeper roseewine. 2 for one is the deal they are offering and thats very nice and fun.I was always wondering who has late night happy hours for the late night hard working people that do not do regular 9 to 5. Well.i got my answer. Awesome! I like this place and highly recommend it.

  • Review 6 (2022-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    Cute wine bar with a great wine selection including wine from their own vineyard. Really liked the Vanguard wine (18 vintage, 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon) for its price point.

  • Review 7 (2024-09-15 - Rating: 5)

    Really fun and friendly staff, detailed menu, delicious wine, great experience.

  • Review 8 (2019-03-29 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place! Excellent wine, excellent cheese, great service, great atmosphere. What more can you want?

  • Review 9 (2024-10-19 - Rating: 5)

    Delightful wine bar, several of their own French-vineyard wines plus a great selection of other French wines. The staff knows their wine, which, you know, important at a wine bar. No notes. Lovely.

  • Review 10 (2022-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite wine bars in the city! So cozy and warm inside with friendly, attentive service a varied, delicious menu. I love the descriptions of each wine - theyve never steered me wrong. The food menu also looks so yummy although I havent tried it yet. Such a great date spot (went here on an early date with my boyfriend, fond memories!) and I also love to come by myself to read at the bar with a nice glass. Lovely spot to catch up with friends as well, I often see groups here. Highly recommend!

  • Review 11 (2022-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    This is an amazing wine bar, they have a great selection of wines and the bartender is very friendly. The atmosphere is perfect for a wine bar, relaxing and stylish. I loved everything about this place. Definitely will go back.

  • Review 12 (2024-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    I threw a party here for about 35 people here and it was a seamless, positive experience! The food and wine were fantastic and the staff were friendly and accommodating. Strongly recommend!

  • Review 13 (2023-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great for a date night! We love to go for a glass of wine after dinner nearby. FYI you have to order at the bar, but the staff is very friendly and attentive. Can definitely get crowded but usually you can squeeze in somewhere! I’ve never had a problem trying to get a spot.

  • Review 14 (2024-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    Solid date spot with excellent atmosphere. Dimly lit with sort of a French feeling to it. no reservations to my knowledge but I’ve yet to have difficulty getting a table or spot at the bar. I will say, service can be slow if the bar is busy.

  • Review 15 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    An elegant at the same time low-key wine bar embedding an ambiance which corresponds amazingly well with the neighborhood it’s located in. Great wine, not to mention, served by stunningly friendly staffs.

  • Review 16 (2021-12-22 - Rating: 4)

    Great selection of wine! Bartender was very engaging and courteous. Definitely coming back. Highly recommend the Katherine Goldschmidt wine!

  • Review 17 (2023-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    This is an absolutely lovely wine bar on the Upper East Side! We had a lovely taste of an up-scale sparkling rosé, accompanied by relaxing music. We were served by the excellent waiter, John. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a low-key time, but you’re still looking to feel a little fancy!

  • Review 18 (2019-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    A good place to have a nice drink and something to eat. Havent been to NYC in a while but it felt comfortable being here. The atmosphere was great

  • Review 19 (2017-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    Really lovely person behind the bar last Saturday night, made my visit with my two friends really enjoyable. Thanks for not minding too much for how late we stayed!

  • Review 20 (2016-10-05 - Rating: 5)

    Fabulous spot for wine and snacks! Great bartenders with good suggestions and very relaxed ambience !

  • Review 21 (2016-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Had to go to hospital of special surgery and found this wine bar. At the time I am writing it it is hard to find cause they only opened 3 weeks ago. Nice ambiance and good selection of wine with a nice Bartender. Their own website doesnt even list this location yet.

  • Review 22 (2023-10-07 - Rating: 4)

    Nice environment and sweet employees

  • Review 23 (2020-01-31 - Rating: 5)

    I love this bar! Good music, good wine and alcohol, nice food and amazing atmosphere

  • Review 24 (2019-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely place, nice atmosphere and bartenders are probably the nicest peoples you can find. Really love this place

  • Review 25 (2024-04-04 - Rating: 4)

    A great neighborhood spot with a cozy, “sitcom hangout” vibe.

  • Review 26 (2024-03-10 - Rating: 5)

    Jemina made our experience so much more amazing! Even with a bar full of people she was still extremely attentive and went out of her way to interact with every customer that walked in. This will be my new go to bar in the city!!

  • Review 27 (2024-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    Drinks with friends; bar service was great with selection of wines.

  • Review 28 (2023-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Place was great! The hilarious thing was that all 10 people inside. were on a date!

  • Review 29 (2023-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Very cozy wine bar

  • Review 30 (2023-02-02 - Rating: 4)

    Wine bar is super cute, cozy and the perfect spot for a tall glass of wine. I didn’t feel, however, like the bartender (who served my friend and I) knew his wines very well. It felt like a transactional experience rather than a place you would go to drink good wines and feel immersed in the experience. It’s a great spot to go if you just want to catch up with friends, but I was a little disappointed on the experience overall and would have loved some more warmth from the bartender.

  • Review 31 (2024-01-17 - Rating: 4)

    Highly recommend! A spacious, popular space for an excellent glass of wine and nibbles (they have a decent beer selection too!). With darker lighting and candles, without a doubt this is also a lovely, very popular date spot. Every time I have gone in there, I love always finding plenty room at the bar or the tables in the back. The menu offerings are enough to satisfy a small appetite but wouldnt count on a large filling meal here. This is order at the bar service only. There was limited yet very impressive staff that covered a very busy bad, would wish there was maybe a bit more help to avoid waits. Regardless, friendly service. Enjoy!!

  • Review 32 (2018-11-23 - Rating: 4)

    Good spot. Gets a little chilly in there but good wine. Prohibition style.

  • Review 33 (2023-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    One of the few truly wheelchair accessible bars in the area with a built in ramp up front. The service was great and the environment was cool.

  • Review 34 (2022-06-01 - Rating: 5)

    I have been in the two Vanguard wine Bar and it is by far a Great Wine bar. The wine selection are pure quality. It is expensive but totally worth it.The place always have a good atmosphere and the bartender always kind.The sandwich are delicious with good mix of flavour, the charcuterie table is small so go for the sandwich if you want to eat something.I totally recommend this place.

  • Review 35 (2022-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    Very good environment with nice drink selections and snacks.Staffs are very nice too and so helpful to pick wine for us.We had some cheese and meat selections that staff picked and were amazing!!

  • Review 36 (2019-05-21 - Rating: 4)

    Cool place! Came in about 10pm on a Thursday night and it wasnt that crowded at all. The service was order at the bar and they brought you your food. I loved the pace of the service. Since it was order at the bar, we were able to just chill, relax, and catch up with friends without feeling rushed or anything. It was great. The atmosphere was neat too! Would definitely go back.

  • Review 37 (2021-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great little neighborhood wine bar. They have a small tapas/food menu. Enough for just light bites. But a great wine menu. Very helpful staff who can recommend a wine.

  • Review 38 (2022-08-13 - Rating: 5)

    Still miss Viviana, but Vanguard is a great place to go none the less.Viviana & Fanny always make my visits there enjoyable. A great place to come and chill..

  • Review 39 (2017-11-21 - Rating: 5)

    A great and casual spot for some wine and snacks!

  • Review 40 (2017-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool and chill place. Friendly staff, not overly crowded

  • Review 41 (2016-11-20 - Rating: 4)

    Very good wine bar and small plates. Great service. Only French and North American wines. Not an extensive wine list but still a very nice spot

  • Review 42 (2018-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to have glass of wine and good conversation.

  • Review 43 (2019-02-14 - Rating: 5)

    It gets a bit crowded in the back, but overall a fun experience.A decent bar to take a date to.

  • Review 44 (2018-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great food and wine selection. Bartender was excellent and made some great recommendations.

  • Review 45 (2017-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place. Very good salad I had. And wines. Nice atmosphere

  • Review 46 (2019-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    We spent a Friday evening here with friends. Quiet enough to talk to each other and a few tables.

  • Review 47 (2018-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great wines, good atmosphere. One of my favorite spots in UES

  • Review 48 (2023-10-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great staff

  • Review 49 (2019-10-23 - Rating: 5)

    This place means a lot for me ! Here was the second dnd third date with my fiаnce!

  • Review 50 (2019-11-30 - Rating: 5)

    I like the pimento cheese more than I like my family.

  • Review 51 (2017-04-06 - Rating: 4)

    Good selection of wines and friendly bartenders. Classic movies playing was a nice touch

  • Review 52 (2018-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great selection of wines by the glass, knowledgeable and passionate staff

  • Review 53 (2024-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    Nice

  • Review 54 (2017-11-16 - Rating: 4)

    Nice ambience, good pours, good wines.

  • Review 55 (2019-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Nice cozy place, workers are very nice

  • Review 56 (2017-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Easy neighborhood place with downtown feel

  • Review 57 (2016-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine selection!

  • Review 58 (2018-02-14 - Rating: 5)

    Adorable. Get the hummus.

  • Review 59 (2018-10-16 - Rating: 4)

    Solid place in the ues

  • Review 60 (2018-07-12 - Rating: 4)

    Nice setup

  • Review 61 (2018-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great service

  • Review 62 (2023-06-04 - Rating: 4)

    Very nice bar with good wine and very professional and pleasant bartenders

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