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1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab

4.4 (325 reviews)
Open • 12:30 pm - 7:00 PM

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Great Espresso Martini!
Steve L.

OMG I was out and about on one of my adventures to meet friends later and thought an Espresso Martini sounded perfect. I stopped at 1215 and asked if they had a good one and she mentioned one of the best in the city. I would absolutely agree. It was absolutely perfect and delicious and one of the best ones I have had. Such a great place where everyone is welcome! Check them out!

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Meredith A.

1215 Wine Bar and Coffee Lab is a great spot for a date. It has small tables for intimate conversations and offers a variety of wine or coffee drinks. It's a pretty building with brick, calm decor, and reasonable prices. The staff came off a bit snooty at first, but when I made effort to engage in conversation, they did chat a little. Maybe they were just shy. It seems like a nice place for a quiet evening or brunch drink with friends. I would return next time I'm on that side of town.

Trinity G.

This place is adorable!! In the heart of OTR, such a good place to meet a friend, study, or get some work completed. I ordered a matcha latte and it was delicious. The barista met with a smile and was very friendly. The only difficulty is finding parking. Other than that, no complaints!

Espresso martini, top model
Desiree B.

I've walked past 1215 so many times on the way to somewhere else. We were out and I was craving an espresso martini, so we figured the wine bar and coffee lab was the perfect choice. I was skeptical of ordering their fancy version or a traditional espresso martini because of the mention of chocolate. I'm not a super sweet drink kind of person. I went out on a limb and decided on their fancy version (top model or something like that?) It was sooooo good! Service was fantastic.

London Fog
Leah D.

We stopped in for a drink before dinner and we ended up getting more coffee and tea then alcohol! I went with a London Fog as I hadn't a tea latte yet this weekend. It was made perfectly with just the right amount of vanilla and foam. It's not a big place but we were able to find a table for 6. They have seating at the bar and have plenty of wines to choose from. There is also seating outside in front of the cafe. Great friendly service!

Jayme H.

What a cute, quaint, and cozy little shop, offering both coffee and wine. Add on that they have good wifi and a solid amount of seating and bam! You've found yourself a great coworking spot and after work drink spot all rolled into one. My friend and I both ordered a latte and shared a table in the very front along the window. I loved the natural light and the small vases of flowers on the table. Our drinks were lovely and the service was friendly. I'm definitely interested in returning for the wine side of the experience.

Shakira L.

Best iced matcha latte I've ever had -- the atmosphere was very subtle will be back!

Cappuccino, latte, mocha, and a small treat
Christy C.

1215 is definitely one of my go-to's! Great place to meet for a morning coffee, a happy hour drink, or an after-dinner cappuccino or glass of wine. Everyone's very friendly and service is fast. I usually find enough seating inside the intimate space, and they have a few outdoor tables during the warmer seasons as well! Love browsing wine to take home or to enjoy there. Their no corkage fee deal on Mondays makes it a great time to try something new with a few friends. Also love their tasting options, and it's fun to guess which wine is which.

Cappuccino!
Kevin R.

I always love getting a coffee after dinner, and my girlfriend love getting a glass of wine. So this is the perfect after dinner spot for us! Staff has always been super friendly. Even offering us samples of wine from time to time. Very chill vibe. A good blend of a coffee spot and wine bar.

London Fog
Ashley F.

It's been a while since I've worked downtown, but I used to love coming to 1215 for that one of a kind Chai. I'm happy to report that the chai is still there, and still amazing, as is the service. I recently worked remotely from there (for like a whole half a day!), had a London Fog, and was pleased with the friendliness and hospitality during my stay. Not much there in the way of gluten free goodies but there was a paktli! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next time I can come visit.

Irish coffee
Leah S.

Stopped in to avoid the cold while waiting for a dinner table in the area. Quick service and such a cute vibe. Not too crowded on a Saturday evening and the menu includes a full coffee bar in addition to wine as the name indicates. Irish coffee was perfectly prepared!

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Terrible experience, staff was super rude. Won't be coming back! Never have been so disappointed with a business.

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I went here right before a Music Hall concert. The vibe is hip and cool. The service was nice. The drinks were delicious! Highly recommend.

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Perfect spot with enough seating, inside or outside. Just not particularly fond of one of the female servers that is quite rude when taking your order. Still great tasting coffee and bakeries available.

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Ripple Wine Bar - Covington

4.6(191 reviews)
1.7 mi•City West
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Tonight I stumbled into Ripple looking for a glass of wine and ended up finding exactly what I…read moredidn't know I needed. From the moment I sat down at the bar, owner Matt and the bartenders made me feel genuinely welcome. They took the time to learn my name, offer recommendations, and check in throughout the evening without ever being overbearing. It's a rare gift to make a solo guest feel seen while still giving them space to enjoy their own company. The food was outstanding. I ordered the baked brie with the honeycomb (trust me, get the honeycomb) and every bite was delicious. The combination of warm brie, puff pastry, honey, and nuts was incredible. Matt's wine recommendation was equally spot on. What impressed me most, though, was the atmosphere. Ripple strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortable. Whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet evening alone, you'll feel right at home. I arrived as a first-time guest and left feeling like a regular. Covington is lucky to have this place. I'll definitely be back.

Had a lovely Saturday afternoon here courtesy of a gift card I received for my birthday. My husband…read moreand I sat at the attractive, comfortable bar and enjoyed two nice glasses of red - a Barbera and a red blend. We split the six item charcuterie board. Our server was attentive and guided us expertly on cheeses to complement our meats and the assorted goodies, that include nuts, herbed butter and fig spread. The bread from Allez Bakery that comes with the board is outstanding. Look forward to visiting again.

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Ripple Wine Bar - Covington - Second floor

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Focaccia bread and baked Brie

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Frankie's Sips & Savories

Frankie's Sips & Savories

4.8(63 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown

I have become a regular here recently after a wonderful experience I had sitting at the bar! the…read morebartender, Ryann, had great recommendations, was friendly, and made amazing cocktails. I LOVE all of the small bites, especially the Crispy Hallumi, and the "How's your love life" cocktail is 10/10!

We walked by this place on our way to the weekend art fest, and 'twas like 'huh, 1937 eh .. pretty…read morecool'. The place had a bygone era dignity, a european alfresco vibe (a la Sudova), a refined mediterranean food vibe (a la Abigail Street) and there was the whole 1937 thing. When we got there the owner explained this was the descendants of the founder of Gold Start Chili opening this as a homage to his vision of a restaurant as an elevated yet welcoming family place. The place it turns out reflects the fact that they bought what was a refined saloon (where the Brat Boyz might have met in the 50s), along with a decidedly modern vibe in the back. I could ramble on about the food, but the salad makes the point. Everything they have is familiar .. with a twist. The salad is extra fresh because it is a head of romaine artfully sauced with a test for herbivores to practice turkey carving skills. The other dishes mirror that sort of familiar-meets -twist take. Devilled eggs (something I decidedly avoid at buffets) was quite good, with a homemade chili oils and black salt. The staff was quite chill, engaging but not talking your ear off. Much of the staff were childhood buddies who decided (I guess successfully) to test their friendship by going into business to together. The only part I'd quibble is the '1937' thing (it's when the Gold Star owner was born, not 2020 when the restaurant opened). But you know, quibbles get muffled when uttered with a mouth full of Biscoff 'meatloaf' (thick cut) and home made OrangeCello.

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Ripple Wine Bar O'Bryonville

4.4(78 reviews)
3.2 mi•O'Bryonville

Fantastic service. Cheap price. Great, fancy/casual vibe. Food was fantastic. Cheese board was so…read moreso good. My flatbread was delicious. Ordered a bottle of wine and got the cheese board for free (only on Wednesday's). Found out on Thursday's they offer $2 oysters! Make sure to get there early.

went to ripple for the first time last night and had a great experience- up until we had to deal…read morewith sarah. one of my girlfriends has a nut allergy which we specified to our server (not sarah) while ordering but when our food was brought out (by sarah) we realized there was pistachio on one of the items. the rest of us don't have a nut allergy and said we could eat it but sarah made a small fuss about how she couldn't leave it bc then she would have to charge us for two dishes, never mind that it was due to their error. whatever, no big deal. halfway through our visit, our server came to say that his shift was ending but that we'd be taken good care of by sarah. that's when we learned that sarah is the girl who brought out our food and thought eh, maybe the last interaction was a one-off and everything would be fine. sarah then proceeds to try and clear our charcuterie board even though we still had a decent amount of food left and were still picking at it. comes back AGAIN (mind you we all have drinks that are still half full) ten minutes later, takes the board and asks how we'd like to split the check. given that we'd had such a pleasant experience with every other employee we'd interacted with up until then, it was incredibly disappointing to have our visit end on a sour note by sarah trying to push us out the door (i'm not even kidding, i think she was our server for maybe a grand total of 20 minutes) when these are girlfriends i hadn't seen in months. it wasn't even close to closing time, there were still multiple other patrons present, and we weren't being loud or disruptive, so im really not sure why sarah was so anxious to send us on our merry way. all this to say, i highly recommend ripple- just try to avoid getting sat in sarah's section if at all possible.

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Safi

4.4(40 reviews)
0.1 mi•Over-the-Rhine

My fiancée's boss decided to have our annual Christmas dinner here. I looked at the menu and was…read moreexcited to try it! Tapas style and made by the awesome chef Jose Salazar. Described Moroccan inspired style. Their drink menu is very impressive! Nice wine and cocktail selection. All would pair well with your meals. We ordered: Drinks: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (bottle/red wine) Dinner: -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash Our meals came out one at a time. It was hard to choose my favorite. The oysters were fresh and shucked to perfection. The chickpeas were light and airy. The clams were amazing. Loved the sauce l! The octopus was also delish. Was not rubbery and melts in your mouth. Everyone raved about the lamb! I loved cous cous that came with it. Overall all the meals were unique and had great flavor. We had such a great experience. The service was really good and I can't wait to tell my friends. I can see us coming back.

My boss had been to this place before and thought it would be a great spot for a holiday dinner for…read moreall the work crew. He's definitely a foodie so I trust his word when it comes to restaurants. It was he, his wife, my two coworkers, and my fiancée, and we all absolutely enjoyed everything. The place itself is a little small so reservations are recommended on weekends especially. The food menu is tapas style small plates made for sharing. Their drink menu is very nice with a plethora of wine options by glass and by bottle. The service was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Here's everything we had: -L'archetipi Litrotto Rosso (very versatile Italian red wine) -Crispy fried chickpeas w/ cumin salt -Warm marinated olives -Moroccan almonds -Medjool dates and cabra al vino cheese -Lamb tagine -Steamed little neck clams -Grilled Spanish octopus -Beausoleil oysters -Roasted beets and squash They brought everything out one at a time so we could enjoy it at our own pace which was great. The rosso went amazing well with everything too. One if my coworker ordered a Portuguese wine flight and loved it too. Hard to pick a top favorite dish but the oysters, clams, and lamb were certainly in my top three. I think we'll be going back again sometime.

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Safi - Beef Kafta

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