Great shop for all things wine (and they are sometimes open on holidays when the LCBO is closed!)…read more Staff is super friendly, right when you walk in they greet you and are willing to help. They have beautiful glassware and wine accoutrements, so if you need a gift for someone on your list who loves wine, just stop by here and you're good to go. I got gifted wine glasses from my husband from here, they are pink ombre and just beautiful.

We & our social club committee at 1166 Bay Street want to thank Laura for a fabulous first class…read moreevening of wine tasting & food pairing at our condo. You and your amazing team were so knowledgable, fun and charming. Your presentation was right out of Food & Wine Magazine. The delicious preserves on the cheese, the beet humus and the decadent chocolate covered strawberries, along with the wonderful wines enhanced our taste buds & added to the tasting experience. Everyone who attended remarked how much they enjoyed themselves. We appreciate all the little extras you did for us. From the extra glasses, extra cheese, French bread, tasty lemonade rose sangria, and the left over wine...made us look like professional event planners Laura, we want to thank you for going the extra mile in helping us make our first inaugural social club event a big success!! Cheers Andrea & Lorraine

The Speakcheasy is one of my favourite spots for a date night or a night with friends. The space is…read moreso cozy and their events are always so well done! I have been to Mother's Day tea, scotch tasting, a murder mystery, wine and cheese pairings, a New Years Cheese tasting, a Halloween themed event and others. Be sure to keep your eye on their monthly events, they sell out quickly!

Oh. My. Goodness. I am RAVING about this place. I went on a mother daughter date with my mum…read more We got the French Onion Soup, and the Classic Fondue. It was the perfect amount of food and it was incredible. I would also recommend the Speak Mimosa I would recommend making a reservation after 7pm, just to be safe. The waitress was friendly, checked in, but didn't linger. I've been to the Melting Pot before - and it does NOT compare. It was priced as expected - it's not a fast food restaurant and it's worth every dollar. (Two soups, the classic fondue, two drinks and tips was just shy of $100). I've attached a poorly taken photo - we were too excited to eat it to get a picture in time.

Opened as part of The Food District, The Wine Shop is owned/associated with Peller Estate. So they…read moreonly carry wines from Peller, Gretzky, Trius, & Thirty Bench. Although they may not have as much selection as the LCBO, the staff KNOWS the product and can give personal recommendations based on what you like! Bonus: There are also ALWAYS samples offered there on select products. They've also set up a Wine Tasting area in the back, so it's $8/flight of 4 X 1oz of wines OR $10/flight including a sample of Ice Wine. I've have yet to try this out, but I will as soon as I find a suitable, wine-lovin' friend! Most of my friends don't drink. :( Staff are always friendly! It's very convenient to have a spot where you can buy wine AT the mall.

Very nice winery. They have a good selection with both red and white wines. They gave my son's…read moreschool parent teacher league a wonderful afternoon out, answered any questions we had. I do prefer winery where you have the view of a vineyard which this doesn't have, but that was the only downside.

Richy was so much fun to hang out with. Super friendly, engaging and intelligent. My mom and I had…read moreso much fun. This was a great place to be. The wine was excellent. We loved the atmosphere. It felt like Cheers where everyone knows each other and they accepted us right off. We ordered a pizza, it came super quick. I can't say enough about our bartender, he was amazing to hang out with!! Give this guy a raise

My husband and I went for the Holiday Happening event, my first time getting to try the wine here!…read moreThis is a relatively newer spot on the trail, and is smaller. The main bar was very crowded as a large bus of people were there. They offered to let my husband and I sit in the side room which was great because we had our daughter with us! The staff was very kind and helpful. The wine was good too! I would like to come back when the weather is better because they have a nice outdoor area.

Anthony Manor is a fun place with friendly staff and a casual atmosphere! We came in for a tasting…read moreand enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and chatting with the friendly employees. We also liked that we could pick the wines for the flight and even add in local beers as well! Their wines are made with NYS grapes, and they have a mix of dry and sweet to choose from.

Had the most LOVELY time here! Our party of 4 was the only group here on a Saturday afternoon. We…read morehad great service, as we sat to sample several olive oil and balsamic vinegar combinations with focaccia. The products were delicious and we were pleasantly surprised by a few of them, especially the Blood Orange olive oil and Cask 18 balsamic vinegar. We all bought a few bottles and dipping dishes too. For ourselves and for gifts!

This corner recently got a glow up and a new wine bar. Black Flower is modern, cool and refreshing…read more If you are familiar with Ellicottville Winery, same owners, you will find the same wonderful wines you are familiar with. They have a nice variety of wine, something for every palette as well as a light kitchen menu. The service here so far has been superb. Every staff member I've met has been friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. To top it off they have some really cool and unique events. Including on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-7 they offer an aperitivo. Grab a bar seat and $20 gets you a glass of wine and a pre-selected menu of light bites. It was the perfect girls night and was more food than anyone expected. It was a fun surprise to see what kept coming out of the kitchen. Super fun, different and every bite was fresh and delicious! Looking forward to coming back again soon.

As part of a Wine tasting club at a local winery, our wine and food pairing went perfect! Each dish…read morewas expertly paired with its perfect wine match. As I don't consume cheese, the wine connoisseur took it upon himself to find an appropriate non-dairy match for me, and did a phenomenal job with it. From the grilled portabella mushroom caponata with a Canadian Pinot Noir, to the sweet maple syrup drizzled figs with a little lemon with a local blackberry wine, or the channa masala to compliment the sweet Californian Riesling, every bite and sip was a harmonious marriage. ‍‍ The service was phenomenal and that alone makes visiting this winery worth it, a long with the educational value offered. The staff is very knowledgeable on different wines and also has that skill of disseminating the information effectively to better educate its customers. Even though we have visited a few wineries and vineyards in the US and abroad, I would take this one to be in my top 3 experiences. The tasting room is also clean and well set up. I would highly recommend visiting Ten Thousand Vines if you are from the area or visiting to try some of the phenomenal wines from WNY.

Went here for my birthday and ended up getting a flight of wine each, Catawba was my favorite being…read morea sweet wine drinker. The server was very nice and informative whenever I asked questions. They have candles and other items for sale along the walls, we ended leaving with a candle and lotion along with some wine. Had a great time and will come here for their summer bands

What an awesome place with a great vibe. We met the owner, Mike. What a cool guy. He really knows…read morehis stuff. I was telling him his great merch selection should read, Niagara Falls. Lewiston is Niagara Falls adjacent, but few know where it is. My wife had a flight of five wines. She decided on the peach bubbles. They also have several beers on tap, which I enjoyed! We highly recommend. We look forward to going back.

Grape Witches located inside the Waterworks Food Hall is their second location in the city (their…read morefirst location is located along Dundas St. W.!). This bottle shop has a unique variety of natural, organic, and biodynamic wines that may rotate depending on the season. The space also has a wine bar where you can try different wines by the glass or treat yourself in a wine flight or a whole bottle. The by the glass menu changes weekly where you get to have a chance to try new and exciting wines from different regions. I've been to Grape Witches several times but I was able to sit down at their wine bar this time and enjoy a wine flight (three 1oz pours featuring wines from Germany) and a glass of wine. Having the wine flight, I was able to find a new rose that I really enjoyed that I ended up getting a glass of it afterwards. Staff are extremely friendly, personable, and knowledgeable about wine where they can give you suggestions based on your preferences without being pretentious. You are also able to taste any wines you're interested in on the menu to see if you like them as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Grape Witches enjoying the delicious selections where I even found new favourites. Overall, a great new wine shop and bar at Waterworks Food Hall. If you love all things wine this is the place to go. They have unique bottles you can purchase and friendly staff to help you with selecting your wines. Will definitely be back to try other glasses of wine in the future!