(212) 777-1608
65 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10003
40.726
-73.9896
Neighborhoods: Bowery, Downtown, East Village
What People Are Saying About Winebar
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
In Short – Those looking for respite from a cacophonous neighborhood retreat to this bar's dark, candle-drenched coziness, where customers can appreciate a glass of wine and a tasty Mediterranean-style snack over audible conversation. The wine bottles arranged in rows along the walls are meant to remind patrons that the place prides itself on a long list of European varietals from Spain, Italy and France. An array of flatbreads featuring ingredients like spinach, porcini mushrooms and prosciutto are worth the steep $16 price tag. – – Hits: As a fancier option among seedier…
03/17/08
Great Girls Night Out
by nywriterchick
The winebar is small enough to be cozy, and large enough to avoid that cramped feeling you often suffer through when you frequent popular Manhattan spots. We were a group of six (girls night out), and it was everyone's first time. We arrived at 7:30 on a Saturday evening, and stayed for 2.5 hours. No one in my group is a connoisseur of wine, but we all drink it, and we like it. ;-). Initially we all ordered different wine by the glass, but later ordered two bottles: a Bordeaux, and cabernet/merlot blend or something like that...
We also ordered a cheese plate (excluding goat cheese because I don't like it) which contained a variety of hard, soft, and pleasantly pungent cheeses, and a flatbread (crustini...?) with Prosciutto and some kind of fig spread, it was all very good.
It was mildly noisy; none of us had to scream to be heard, but it was busy with the sounds of people having a good time...if you know what I mean. Positive vibes. No problems with waiters. Nice not stuffy. If you like stuffy, i.e., you nose high in the air, you will not like this place, or in today's lingo...keep it real.
09/06/07
a cool place to hang out
by jotan23
excellent service!
the server really knows what he's talking about.. i don't hahaha
my cousin and her french boyfriend are the ones doing the talking and the choosing :p
but it was perfect!
a little pricy but perfect!
06/20/07
Nothing Special About This Place
by critico
The service sucked, the bartender didn't have a clue what he was pouring. He wasn't sure if his work place was even Mediterranean? He gave us the wrong wine on top of it. The wine list sucked, nothing special about it. I'm not a wine expert, but I know uninteresting wine when I see it. The 40 choices of wine was intimidating because nothing struck our fancy. Our lamb was too salty and bloody, bloody. We asked for medium rare, but that was ridiculous. I lost my appetite.
- Pros: On Second Avenue
- Cons: Everything
The Details on Winebar
When to Go:
The space is small and can get crowded. If interested in rubbing elbows with strangers, drop in late-evenings or any hour on weekend nights.
Where to Sit:
In warm weather, snag sidewalk seating at white-clothed tables.
Know Before You Go:
Food is served until 11:30pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends.
When to Go:
In warmer months, the sidewalk tables are fit for watching local hipsters stroll by.
Save Money:
Try a flight of three 2.5-ounce glasses of wine for between $19 an d$25.
Know Before You Go:
This is a perfect place to prep your date with a pre-dinner drink.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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