Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 189 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023, United States

Phone: +1 212-799-9463

Rating: 4.6

Services

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Great wine list
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
  • Groups
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Wine bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    Such a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. My friend and I came here on Saturday night and ended up spending hours here because it was so lovely. Both of the bartenders were kind, accommodating, and had great recommendations. They were very attentive, checked on us throughout the night, and always made sure we had enough wine. They were personable and easy to talk to. It never felt like we had to go out of our way to get their attention, like it often does at bars in the city.We sat at the bar and were greeted by two of their regular customers. The four of us had great conversation and it felt like a home away from home. This place has all the charm of a small neighborhood bar, where everyone greets you with a smile, only steps away from Lincoln Center. This place seems truly perfect for any occasion. Casual enough you can come in for a drink at the end of the work day, while also elegant enough to impress your friends after the symphony, ballet, or opera.Locals - this should be your go-to wine bar in the city. Tourists - vanguard is a “can’t-miss” stop on your itinerary. I can’t speak highly enough about my experience here! Stop reading this review and go see for yourself!

  • Review 2 (2024-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    What a fabulous wine bar! Excellent service. I came on a Saturday and the two bartenders made the vibes so fun! All my friends absolutely love it, too! We come often because it’s by far not only the best wine bar but the best bar on the Upper West Side. It’s a staple in the neighborhood and a must see!

  • Review 3 (2024-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    This place was fantastic. great environment. Good vibes great music choices amazing the best spot for a date, the bartender she was amazing. She recommended me a few wines and took the time to explain the flavors and where is coming from.

  • Review 4 (2023-11-23 - Rating: 5)

    Incredibly cosy wine bar on the west side with a great atmosphere! We arrived right after 5pm and easily got a table, about an hour later the place was packed. We only had the pimento cheese and crackers with our wine, but the rest of the menu looked tasty as well. Totally recommend!

  • Review 5 (2024-08-15 - Rating: 5)

    This is a cozy, dimly lit restaurant. The wine list is varied. There are some small plates, salads, tart ones , and flatbreads. We had white bean hummus and it was delicious. Behind the bar excellent movies were showing. I don’t know if the sound was on - a plus. Friendly, helpful staff. Most importantly, it was quiet. No loud music. The acoustics were not designed to amplify the “crowd having fun”. We could have a conversation and not hear our neighbors. This is a delightful spot to sit and talk. Love it!

  • Review 6 (2021-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun place to grab a glass of wine or a beer. The small bites are good. I do wish they had a few more options but what they have is pretty good. Drink list is pretty extensive. The staff is friendly and make you feel welcomed as a local.Seating is comfortable but a little tight. Come in, grab your seat, then order from the bar. Easy relaxed layer back spot for happy hour drinks!

  • Review 7 (2025-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Differentiated ambiance, well selected wine list with familiars and lesser knowns, a great casual stop by.

  • Review 8 (2024-06-08 - Rating: 5)

    Vanguard was a great place to spend our evening. Isabel and Jacob took turns sharing their favorite selections on the menu, and were both incredibly delightful to speak with. I loved the open wall-to-wall windows in the front of the bar - great for a summer evening. Manny and David served us wonderful charcuterie and were very kind and welcoming. The best place to enjoy a glass of wine and small bites in all of the UWS.

  • Review 9 (2024-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    Sexy upscale, yet relaxed wine bar with neighborhood-local clientele and prices. The bar is usually packed with couples out on a casual date night and small groups meeting for an after-work drink. They dont have a full kitchen, but their food menu would have you fooled. Im partial to their flatbreads and charcuterie board. The staff is knowledgeable and warm, and are always willing to help you find a glass of wine that speaks to you. Really top-notch service. They have a habit of maintaining an excellent music playlist, and always making sure the vibe is *just right*.

  • Review 10 (2022-11-27 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful atmosphere with a great selection of wine and charcuterie boards. Isabel is so friendly and a wonderful hostess

  • Review 11 (2022-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Super cozy wine bar, friendly bartenders, and just overall great vibes. They have some unique wines and the food is delicious and fresh.

  • Review 12 (2024-05-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great cozy atmosphere. Good wine. Perfect snack.

  • Review 13 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to have an excellent glass of wine after a movie or musical performance at Lincoln center. The absence of a wall of TVs showing sports games makes it a good place to talk. But the hummus and pita crackers are best avoided. But well be back to try the other wines

  • Review 14 (2024-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    It is amazing atmosphere!Incredible wine!!! If you ate spending at least 2 nights in NY, you should go out and drink a glass of wine in this gooooood place.

  • Review 15 (2023-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibe at this neighborhood wine bar. We had a good half dry NY state Riesling and a Loire cab franc, both of which had good balance and the cab franc had more complexity than I expected. Wouldn’t mind seeing a little more meat and cheese on the mixed charcuterie platter for that money. $76 for two drinks and a few morsels.

  • Review 16 (2023-11-27 - Rating: 5)

    This place just feels like there are many untold stories and you never know who may run into. I like it!

  • Review 17 (2017-05-27 - Rating: 4)

    Okey for a wine night out, but not more. Not exactly a date take place or a place for dinner but is a good wine bar with a limited but good choice of wine

  • Review 18 (2024-12-01 - Rating: 5)

    10/10 vibes, will return. Fantastic wine barplaying 70s rock classics w/ 2001 a space odyssey in the background on mute. Need I say more?

  • Review 19 (2024-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    Delightful wines, wonderful vibes. Didnt try the food so cant speak on that but it looked tasty on other peoples tables.

  • Review 20 (2024-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Small, friendly, good wine. Home away from home.

  • Review 21 (2023-07-23 - Rating: 4)

    We stopped in for a drink late in the evening. They have a great selection of wines, and also beers/soft drinks for those who dont like vino.Will have to come back to try their food

  • Review 22 (2024-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    Super welcoming place and the bar tender is really cool! Highly recommend

  • Review 23 (2021-10-06 - Rating: 4)

    My second time here and I loved it as much as the first. The food looks great, though yet again, I was only here for drinks. Great wine list, love the ambiance, friendly and knowledgeable service. Worth a stop if youre a French wine lover.

  • Review 24 (2023-10-25 - Rating: 4)

    Had some delicious wine choices, food was spotty but the atmosphere was fantastic! Would definitely go again.

  • Review 25 (2022-07-16 - Rating: 4)

    Great ambience. After 8 pm, there were so many people. Great value and the food was really good.

  • Review 26 (2018-08-29 - Rating: 4)

    The bar was very cozy and intimate. You have to be comfortable with the idea that your conversation will not remain between you and your guest(s). But the wine is so good that after a drink or two, none of that will matter. Its a great open floor with romantic lighting. Its soft and warm.

  • Review 27 (2024-11-28 - Rating: 4)

    Good wine selections. Pleasant ambiance for conversation.

  • Review 28 (2023-08-04 - Rating: 4)

    Charming wine bar with great small plates, good beer selection. Maybe just a tad pricey, and definitely crowded during peak hours (try before 5pm or after 9pm to beat the crowds)Update 2023 - prices have *far* outpaced inflation, removing a star for moving into ripoff territory. Go to Ardesia instead.

  • Review 29 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic experience this Friday! We came into vanguard on a whim and had the most incredible evening. Food recommendations were on point by the wine was SUPERB!!! Made our first evening in nyc unforgettable. Cheers we will we back!

  • Review 30 (2019-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great ambient, amazing wines, and tapas. Don’t miss the Pinot Noir

  • Review 31 (2019-05-12 - Rating: 4)

    Cozy atmosphere, good spot for a drink while on a date. Bartenders (winepourers?) seem knowledgeable about their craft. Limited snack menu and they always have some campy old movie playing on the sole TV. Have been a number of times and will go again...

  • Review 32 (2019-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Good selection of wine and appetizers. Very cozy place.

  • Review 33 (2022-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    What a place! Went there with my two lady friends 😏 and we stayed for 4 hours. It. Was a great atmosphere, the staff was overly friendly, the selection and food are top notch. Even if you go here for one drink, you wont regret it.

  • Review 34 (2017-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Stumbled upon this place for a quick round while we waited for dinner reservations elsewhere. perfect spot to relax. bartenders were really friendly and all the food and wine was great.

  • Review 35 (2019-07-15 - Rating: 4)

    Good place to hang out and experiences food and wine selection. The place is busy and has great atmosphere. Only two blocks from the train station. You cant go wrong with this place. Enjoy!

  • Review 36 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    Nice selection of wines. Great service. Comfortable setting.

  • Review 37 (2018-01-09 - Rating: 5)

    I used to come here after work a few times a month when I worked around the city. This is one of my favorite bars in Manhattan. It is slightly more on the order of a Wine and Tapas style. It is a nice place for a date or just to wind down alone.The decor has the ambiance of stepping back in time to the 1940s, you feel like you are an American in 1940s France and everything feels nice and warm.The staff is casual and acquaintable. It does get very busy in the evenings with couples, dates, and other groups of people. However it also has nice bar when you want to be alone and sip on something and read or just chill.They have wine selection which is the main serve for guests. But the ale selection works for me too. The food are all small French plates, also fine small eats and put together in delicate fashion. Food menu items include tartines, charcuterie, truffles, olives, and others, all nice.The location of the bar feels like its hidden since its tucked away in the Lincoln Center neighborhood, on a quiet part of Amsterdam Avenue. Its also easy to walk past the bar without noticing it-- which is nice because it feels like a nice little secret to know its there. It also is a bar that really goes well with the vibe of Lincoln Center. The Metropolitan Opera House, classy restaurants, local eateries, and a college, New York. Institute of Technology, are all in the neighborhood.

  • Review 38 (2018-11-20 - Rating: 4)

    Warm, inviting atmosphere, very nice people, fun vibe. Great location. Not a huge menu, but it was a perfect spot to get small plates and drinks before going to the ballet.

  • Review 39 (2016-10-29 - Rating: 5)

    Nice selection of wines, atmosphere was great. Only negative was that it got busy quick and it was painfully obvious of seat vultures that dont mind staring you down because they are uncomfortable.

  • Review 40 (2018-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    An easy alternative to the hotel bar watering holes in this neighborhood. Dependable drinks on tap and a lively upscale local afterwork scene. ‘Counter Service Only’ means you and your colleague can order a glass of wine and sit here for hours undisturbed. Low key and unassuming.

  • Review 41 (2023-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    This place has a great atmosphere, sophisticated vibe, friendly service, as well as solid wine selection and food at a good price point for the city and UWS. I love wine and charcuterie boards so if you are into that, this is the place to be! I also had the mission fig, ham and goat cheese tartine which was also delicious. I came here with a few friends and the atmosphere is relaxed enough that you can have a good conversation and still hear each other (which isn’t the case with every bar in the city).

  • Review 42 (2023-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    This is a cool bar with great character!Highly recommended for a nice time with your significant other or with a good friend.

  • Review 43 (2019-12-02 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place; tasty plates and pound for pound the most thoughtful, adventurous (yet quality) wine selection in the uptown area. Bar staff is very informative.

  • Review 44 (2016-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful neighborhood gem with romantic lighting, quiet big band and jazz in the background, 1920s vibe and solid wine options. Id definitely come back here. Needs more than one bartender earlier in the evening.

  • Review 45 (2023-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Ryan is an amazing bartender and the whole scene is chill and lovely. Great place to meet for a drink. Recommend the pimiento cheese appetizer.

  • Review 46 (2019-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    What a cute place for a glass of wine (or two...or three)! The staff is so friendly and the decor is eclectic French and American. Great place for a date!

  • Review 47 (2016-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very cute and comfortable establishment. Its very easy to have a conversation here, and their wine list has a good number of American wine options.

  • Review 48 (2016-11-26 - Rating: 4)

    Nice cozy wine bar. Went here after the NYC Marathon. We actually drank beer most of the time. They have a good bottle beer selection along with good wines.

  • Review 49 (2016-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    This place has a vast selection of wines. Their cheese plates are delicious and the staff is quite attentive. I have seen people sit and do work here which means thats it provides an environment for such, despite it being a wine bar. There are tables for about 4 people, but you can also sit by the best counter. The street/avenue itself is quiet too, which is a plus.

  • Review 50 (2023-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great happy hour spot with an awesome selection of wine. I’ll be back!

  • Review 51 (2017-11-27 - Rating: 5)

    A fabulous wine list, friendly bartenders and delicious snacks to go with the wine. Old school movies play on repeat on the tv behind the bar. Cute, quiet and cozy.

  • Review 52 (2019-06-26 - Rating: 4)

    Nice for drinks - regular price for drinks - good wine selection - probably not the best place if you want to have food since they only have some basic appetizers - they don’t have a kitchen - ambience is nice and most times is packed- finding a spot to seat not easy on the weekends

  • Review 53 (2019-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    Truly enjoyed this local wine bar. Service was excellent with great recommendations, and to top it off- the fun black and white movies playing in the background.

  • Review 54 (2019-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    The impressively curated, slightly short wine list pairs wonderfully with the light plates from the kitchen. Superb ambiance, perfect for a date or catching up with an old friend. Classic movies playing on the tv (Holiday Affair) was a nice touch.

  • Review 55 (2018-12-17 - Rating: 4)

    Nice wine bar. Low key ambience and even when busy, not too loud. Great for a date or catch up with friends

  • Review 56 (2023-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    Good wine selection. Relaxed atmosphere

  • Review 57 (2023-02-25 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent wine, food and service. A bit noisy on a Friday night, but cozy.

  • Review 58 (2020-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    Good selection of American and French wines. Kind of out of the way location in the upper west side. Good space, friendly staff.

  • Review 59 (2024-06-09 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly staff great food! Love this place they have a wonderful wine selection. Definitely one of my favorite bars.

  • Review 60 (2022-12-22 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite neighborhood wine bar where the owner is heavily involved in the wine list and the staff is educated on the selection!

  • Review 61 (2024-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Good wine selection, and good vibe, the food, was good too.

  • Review 62 (2019-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Had a terrific experience here with the knowledgeable bartenders and cozy setting. Tasted some wines before finally selecting one and I really enjoyed it. The bartender stayed and talked with me about the finer points of my options before letting me choose. He was informative and nonjudgmental. I look forward to returning.

  • Review 63 (2019-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place! The jazz, the classic movies, the wine selections, the appetizers, the ambulance, the locations, even often the staff. Excellent

  • Review 64 (2023-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely place for wine and a snack. Enjoyed the ambiance and music.

  • Review 65 (2023-02-18 - Rating: 5)

    A perfect spot in the city to enjoy a glass of great wine paired with sophisticated boards of tapas.

  • Review 66 (2016-05-27 - Rating: 4)

    I thought it was pretty nice as they had good outdoor seating, but I like Barcibo Enotecas environment a little more.

  • Review 67 (2020-09-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for wine drinking. Nice mood.

  • Review 68 (2018-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for a late night catching up with a friend type of place !It is spacious and good finger food !They have big plates as well

  • Review 69 (2017-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    UWS is at a loss for solid bars, this one is a great addition if you like wine. Always a good crowd!

  • Review 70 (2019-01-26 - Rating: 4)

    Wine bar with nice selection. Pretty loud and busy, but you can still dig out a nice spot.

  • Review 71 (2019-04-06 - Rating: 4)

    Really nice atmosphere and decent wine selection but very warm inside

  • Review 72 (2016-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Nice space, vibe and wines! Not much of a food selection, but the small plates are awesome!

  • Review 73 (2016-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great space for a date or with a small group -- you can actually hear each other talk even though the energy level is high.

  • Review 74 (2024-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for a glass of wine and a cheese board after a show at Lincoln center! $13 for good house wine by the glass is a deal and the atmosphere is cozy

  • Review 75 (2023-02-02 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place ! Tasty bites and good wine list

  • Review 76 (2022-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    No place like it on the Upper West Side. Knowledgable bartenders, great wine.

  • Review 77 (2018-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great place near Lincoln Center. Good selection of wine and small plates.

  • Review 78 (2015-12-02 - Rating: 4)

    Easily digestible wine-list and good ambience. Lots of UWS first-dates seem to be meeting here...

  • Review 79 (2017-10-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine selection. Excellent snacks. Fun vibe.

  • Review 80 (2024-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    This is a hidden gem in upper westside. The service is spectacular and the wine variety is excellent

  • Review 81 (2019-07-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great ambience. Bartenders are really nice and welcoming. Just a great neighborhood experience.

  • Review 82 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 4)

    Great wine bar with a deep backside so dont be put off by the crowded window. Staff were top notch.

  • Review 83 (2023-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Caught up with a friend at the bar here and it was so lovely! Great atmosphere including the lighting and the music, as well as delicious savory tartes. Will definitely come back

  • Review 84 (2023-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great winebar with nice selection

  • Review 85 (2018-06-07 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy place to hang out with your friends. Good for a good chat and having a glass of wine.

  • Review 86 (2017-09-29 - Rating: 5)

    Offbeat, intriguing wine list. Knowledgeable bartenders. Nice ambience.

  • Review 87 (2019-03-09 - Rating: 4)

    Great collection of wines. We got a bottle between 5 of us.

  • Review 88 (2023-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Nice coming here after work for a glass of wine and good vibes.

  • Review 89 (2023-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    So cozy, great wine selection.

  • Review 90 (2023-10-27 - Rating: 5)

    Love this location. Definitely worth a visit with your significant other or a close friend!!

  • Review 91 (2016-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Best, favorite wine bar in all of New York! A hidden gem!

  • Review 92 (2024-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    As a visitor to the city, this is the kind of wine bar that makes you want to stay in the city forever

  • Review 93 (2023-05-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot with lovely vibes cozy seating. Wine was delicious but I wish charcuterie was more well thought out rather than just cheese and bread (although menu is clear about what you’re getting)

  • Review 94 (2019-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great, fast service, wonderful atmosphere, refreshing drinks

  • Review 95 (2022-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Super friendly staff and great wine.

  • Review 96 (2023-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    This was a fun place to be at in any day. Staff are good. Its a fun place to meet fun clients/ friends.

  • Review 97 (2023-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine bar and staff! Ryan was very helpful and friendly, and a wide selection of wines available by the glass.

  • Review 98 (2022-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    This place is always a wonderful atmosphere! A great local spot that always has familiar faces coming in and out until 2 AM, even on weekdays!

  • Review 99 (2016-01-11 - Rating: 5)

    French wine/tapas spot Jess is taking me to before Hayden planatarium exhibition.

  • Review 100 (2023-04-18 - Rating: 5)

    An amazing atmosphere and selection of wines, been going there for years ! Highly recommend

  • Review 101 (2022-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to enjoy a glass of wine and chat.

  • Review 102 (2022-05-05 - Rating: 5)

    What a wonderful place! Vanguard harkens back days of old when we were all cool and fabulous. Isabel is a true delight. She carefully guides you through the wine list with love and care. Her li’l sidekick, Jacob, ain’t so little and he will make your night better in every way.

  • Review 103 (2016-04-01 - Rating: 4)

    Good neighborhood wine bar with a pleasant atmosphere.

  • Review 104 (2023-03-15 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic atmosphere! Great staff and great drinks!

  • Review 105 (2018-01-21 - Rating: 5)

    It is a true wine bar with knowledgeable bartenders, a great range of wine. It does get busy, but what great place does not get that way. Have been many times and the Manager/Owner(?) Is always friendly, and helpful. But it is the Pimento Cheese that I have to come for, cannot find it anywhere in NYC that good. Reminds me of home, and with a good glass of wine, it is sublime. I like the decor, the low lighting, the friendly staff. Oh yea they charge a tourist entrance fee,,,,,,,,,,I think it is $20, NO JUST KIDDING, great place even with/without the locals

  • Review 106 (2018-07-23 - Rating: 4)

    Nice neighborhood wine bar. Lots of seating, but after 7:30 theres usually a wait to claim a spot on a weekend night. Its that popular. The small plates are very good. The wine selection is good, though slightly limited. A low key place thats comfortable, unassuming, and a relaxing respite from the everyday.

  • Review 107 (2022-10-13 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place so much and am so thankful we have a spot like this in the neighborhood!

  • Review 108 (2017-09-30 - Rating: 4)

    Lively place. Great food. Friendly staff

  • Review 109 (2022-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool bar, good wine, not overcrowded and laid back atmosphere. There aren’t a lot of these in the neighborhood!

  • Review 110 (2021-06-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, good selection of small plates, generous pours! The bartenders are super knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!!

  • Review 111 (2017-09-21 - Rating: 5)

    A great local wine bar in the area. Plentry of options to choose from and the guys there really know their stuff. Good tapas available. Can get busy at times, but perfect place to go before/after a show.

  • Review 112 (2017-03-06 - Rating: 4)

    Great vibe, great selection, great location! I mean, what more do you need? They also serve light fare, so you dont have to worry about just drinking. It does tend to get lively later in the evening, so there may be a wait at the bar to get your next round.

  • Review 113 (2021-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    Nice Wine bar. Reasonable prices and they have small dishes to go with with the food

  • Review 114 (2021-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Bartenders are awesome. Food is great.

  • Review 115 (2018-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent wine range. The bartender was able to give some useful information about the winery, locale and winemakers when serving each glass. Nicely designed snacks menu.

  • Review 116 (2017-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely wine bar with a good crowd and wonderful staff. Always impressed with the wines. Great for any occasion from drinks after work to date night. Definitely a neighborhood goto spot

  • Review 117 (2016-04-06 - Rating: 4)

    Great place to catch up with a friend over a glass of wine.

  • Review 118 (2016-07-21 - Rating: 4)

    Awesome wine bar in an otherwise mundane location in the UWS. Prices are very reasonable, and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. The wine list is decent with enough different types of wine to suit different palettes. The seating is predominantly communal with the exception of some two-tops. There is no wait staff. All orders are made at the bar. Easy, unpretentious, and and laid back!

  • Review 119 (2017-10-05 - Rating: 4)

    Tucked away little gem in the bevy of crowded wine bars on the Upper West. The decor was tasteful and clearly thought-out, and the staff attentive and knowledgeable. Although it was crowded on a Saturday night, my partner and I will definitely come back here again! Truffles were delish, too!

  • Review 120 (2018-08-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibes and wine selection from France!

  • Review 121 (2021-08-09 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely staff. Lovely wine.

  • Review 122 (2018-06-06 - Rating: 4)

    I went here for a date. Its great for a summer night, a nice glass of wine, and an unassuming atmosphere. The bar tender is quite knowledgeable and gave me a good recommendation.

  • Review 123 (2018-10-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine bar on the upper west side. Local crowd, not many tourists. Great bartenders who knew the regulars names and what they liked to drink.

  • Review 124 (2019-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Cute, trendy spot with a good selection of wines. Was super packed when I was there but recommend it for a quick and easy drink

  • Review 125 (2020-02-11 - Rating: 5)

    I took my friend here as a birthday treat and we are IN LOVE we got the big salt wine bottle and it was delicious . we arent big meat eaters so we got the cheese platter and marinated olives, we will definately be here again when we visit the city!

  • Review 126 (2018-06-04 - Rating: 4)

    Very nice room with pleasant music and mellow vibe. Not super cheap, but not super expensive either.

  • Review 127 (2019-09-21 - Rating: 4)

    Cool neighborhood hang out spot. Great spot for a before and after Beacon theater drink

  • Review 128 (2019-10-05 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, tasty cheese&meat boards and decent wine. Good place to wind down.

  • Review 129 (2017-10-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine selection, Saint Emilion!

  • Review 130 (2023-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Really adorable vintage scenery and aesthetic

  • Review 131 (2018-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine bar with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Really great to sit at the bar and chat with the staff about various wines and other topics.

  • Review 132 (2016-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Fun French bistros slightly vintage Vibe. Nice wine selection and small cheese plate type dishes. It can get a bit crowded but patrons were courteous and nice mix of people enjoying a chill weeknight and the Upper West Side

  • Review 133 (2016-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great little place and they had the whole front of the bar open to the street which was really lovely. We had some crazy loud neighbors at the table next to us but other than that, a lovely evening!

  • Review 134 (2016-11-21 - Rating: 4)

    Great wine list - many different styles, regions, price points, yet good quality. They have done their homework. Nice ambience.

  • Review 135 (2018-01-02 - Rating: 4)

    Great wine selection and knowledgeable staff. Excellent low key vibes.

  • Review 136 (2023-03-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great ambient, great service, great wine.

  • Review 137 (2018-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly staff, great wines and small plates. The flat breads are particularly good, and great for sharing.

  • Review 138 (2016-07-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great to see a place with such a respect for the wine. Large variety of wines, Great environment, great small plates to eat while you drink!

  • Review 139 (2019-10-09 - Rating: 4)

    Nice cozy wine bar. A bit small, but a nice vibe.

  • Review 140 (2016-03-20 - Rating: 5)

    What a great find - an extensive wine list - wine by the glass or bottle - standard tapas and a casual but serious but relaxed and lively atmosphere. Try it - its lovely

  • Review 141 (2018-02-01 - Rating: 5)

    Wines only bar with great selection!

  • Review 142 (2020-02-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great selection of wines and amazing consumer service with good recommendations and reasonable prices

  • Review 143 (2016-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite spots to enjoy a glass of wine. Jim the bartender is the best!

  • Review 144 (2018-08-04 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place for some wine and a small bite.

  • Review 145 (2024-01-27 - Rating: 5)

    Good vibes, wine, and food

  • Review 146 (2016-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    Wine bar with good flatbreads and snacks. Only bar in the area makes it feel like a hidden gem.

  • Review 147 (2022-09-22 - Rating: 5)

    Really enjoyed this spot, great wines.

  • Review 148 (2019-01-03 - Rating: 4)

    Low key locale. Decent wine selection

  • Review 149 (2017-06-29 - Rating: 4)

    Pleasant, but when it gets busy, service quality declines

  • Review 150 (2022-09-13 - Rating: 5)

    Such good vibes and great service!

  • Review 151 (2016-02-06 - Rating: 5)

    The lighting and the old movies playing in the background... And the wine is pretty dang good too!

  • Review 152 (2022-06-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great wine + outstanding atmosphere and aesthetics

  • Review 153 (2017-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for good wine

  • Review 154 (2022-10-30 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing atmosphere and great wines!

  • Review 155 (2017-12-01 - Rating: 5)

    Very good food. Nice warm atmosphere.

  • Review 156 (2016-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    Large (for New York) space, good selection, and reasonably priced.

  • Review 157 (2017-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice wine bar. Great cheese plate.

  • Review 158 (2018-05-18 - Rating: 4)

    Great selection. No advantage to buying bottles over individual glasses

  • Review 159 (2016-08-30 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect place out for A GNO. Wine is great, as are the petit plats.

  • Review 160 (2023-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Ask for Jacob. Hes a boss.

  • Review 161 (2017-05-04 - Rating: 4)

    Nice wine bar, good atmosphere

  • Review 162 (2019-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very Good Vino, Friend Blubberblaze!

  • Review 163 (2018-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Loved this wine bar! Highly recomended!

  • Review 164 (2021-08-31 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy wine bar with a speakable atmosphere.

  • Review 165 (2017-01-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great selection of wines by the glass

  • Review 166 (2019-12-03 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy and nice. Super friendly staff

  • Review 167 (2016-06-22 - Rating: 4)

    A nice local spot with a good wine selection. Get there early as they fill up.

  • Review 168 (2015-09-02 - Rating: 4)

    Good vibes, good wines and a fairly good crowd for a tuesday night

  • Review 169 (2018-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Nice warm place to meet up with friends.

  • Review 170 (2017-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great staff, awesome atmosphere

  • Review 171 (2016-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to enjoy a variety of wines.

  • Review 172 (2019-12-08 - Rating: 4)

    I really like this place but it gets crowded always!

  • Review 173 (2018-01-28 - Rating: 4)

    Very cute. Sit at the bar.

  • Review 174 (2024-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    😎super👌

  • Review 175 (2019-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    Friendliest place, great wine and food

  • Review 176 (2019-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    My go to bar. Try the appetizers!

  • Review 177 (2017-04-02 - Rating: 4)

    Knowledgeable staff, nice atmosphere

  • Review 178 (2019-01-23 - Rating: 5)

    My home away from home :)

  • Review 179 (2017-03-17 - Rating: 4)

    Cool spot, pretty crowded.

  • Review 180 (2021-07-19 - Rating: 4)

    Good spot

  • Review 181 (2020-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent.

  • Review 182 (2018-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    Fun place

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