It's always a treat to find a beautiful tasting room serving decent California wines right here in…read morePennsylvania. While it's a bit of a trek for us, it's the perfect halfway point to meet up with friends. My husband and I enjoyed the red wine flight and ended up sharing a bottle of the Shiraz, which was drinkable and good. The food menu is surprisingly extensive--whether you're looking for a full meal or just some tapas to pair with your wine, they've got you covered. We didn't eat this time since we weren't hungry, but everything looked and smelled fantastic. The owners are welcoming and knowledgeable, which added to the great experience. My only complaint is the corkage fee if you choose to enjoy a bottle on-site. This is only the second time I've ever encountered a corkage fee at a tasting room, and we've visited many across some of the world's most renowned wine regions. It's a bit puzzling, especially in a relaxed setting like this. None of the Pennsylvania wineries do this but this tasting room and a tasting room in West Chester do and it's really obnoxious. But the good news is the prices at this tasting room are affordable and they don't charge a credit card fee! That said, we'd definitely come back. Great wine, great atmosphere, and a lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Went to R5 Wines in Downingtown Saturday- a place we've been meaning to try for a while. Nice…read moreambience, and the wines are quite good. All of the wines are produced from California grapes in the Sonoma and surrounding region. Of the two whites they were pouring the Rousanne was our favorite (We took a bottle home). Enjoyed the Reds as well, I think they are very tightly structured with some good tannins so they need a little aging time to put their best foot forward. Of the Reds my favorite was the final one - a 2015 petite Syrah that was quite Jammy- consistent with a California style. Price wise they're similar to some of the other top end wineries in our region such as Va La. I will say that we had some truly outstanding cheese with our wine that comes from the same area as the wine was produced. We also took away cheese and charcuterie board to share with folks we were visiting. Both boards were really outstanding- And I will tell you that I am picky on that front. They offer a great "west coast style" wine tasting experience. Obviously it doesn't involve PA wines - but theses are still craft wines that deliver good value. A return visit is warranted...

the food ands service is always exceptional. the menu is a great and hard to choose a dinner .read more

We just had our family at La Sponda this evening for a birthday celebration…read more The service was great considering the restaurant was packed. The servers even cut our birthday cake into slices for us. The whole experience was enjoyable for our family.

Nice place! Pricy, decent selection of wines. Lighter selection of whites but good selection of…read morereds and sweets. Their Reserve Cabernet uses Australian grapes, which explains the $42 bottle price. Only four stars because they only offer flights instead of a traditional tasting. Frustrating that so many wineries don't offer traditional tastings anymore. Nice place overall though.

This winery is close to our home. We went during the day and we were the only ones there…read more They have a seating area outside with a few fire pits. The inside is a large room with several high tops were you can enjoy your wine. We had 2 flights that allowed us to taste a variety of their wines. We liked a couple of wines enough to buy some bottles. Unlike other places, they do not offer charcuterie or crackers with their flights.

The staff was friendly and the collection of books was extensive. The store itself was clean and…read moreorganized. I loved the children's area.

Wonderful little gem. They have great taste and staff. I love their welcoming signs making everyone…read morefeel safe. Way to go Towne Book Center!! Can't wait to visit again soon. Thanks again

Good food, but not happy with the management change. Everyone that used to work there was so kind!…read moreI miss the good old days of this place.

Looked up their menu online and was really excited to go downstairs and have a nice early dinner…read more The menu that was given to me was nothing like the one that was online! It was basically sandwiches and a couple of meal options I decided to go with a BLT since nothing looked good and the sandwich was absolutely disgusting. The bread was the cheap kind that you got at the cheap section of the supermarket. The bacon was also the kind you get premade in a supermarket. Nothing about it was gourmet or special yet it cost $17 totally not worth it. Although the waitress was very nice that's why I'm giving it to stars.

Va La offers old-world style varietals, served in a warm and inviting setting. Our server was warm,…read morefriendly and engaging, and we struck up multiple conversations with our fellow visitors around the bar. The wines are all produced locally, and the winemaker has a narrow focus rather than trying to create every wine for every occasion. The food pairing samples are all on point and are helpful when enjoying a tasting. I was able to determine what I was in the mood for while I was visiting, and also how I might pair a bottle I was planning to enjoy at home. The shop has not only bottle selections, but a number of tasty treats from local artisans and stores. The Italian Cookies (Tuccini) are excellent! A very enjoyable, and tasty experience.

Excelling service from staff, beautiful second floor and back porch view of vineyard. Wines are all…read moreblended. We tried the tasting, paired with small snacks 5/5. Bottles expensive in the ~$50 range but they only bottle 100-200 per season

First of all, I would hardly call this a whiskey bar. It's just an extension of Iron Abbey -…read moreanother sports bar. We had a reservation and when we arrived, we were told to head up and the only table was our reserved table. The bartender with blue hair came over, didn't greet us, didn't ask what we wanted to drink, just immediately told us we would have to sit outside because the table we were at was for 6. (We were a party of 2). I explained we had a reservation and she scoffed. So unwelcoming. We got up and left and will not be back.

Basically the top floor of the Iron Abbey with a small bar and seating. I found this part of the…read morebuilding quiet and a nice area to have a drink at the end of the night. The bartenders were really nice. The bottle "cellar" area is full of different styles. I perused the area and if your looking for international beers this is a good place to look. The shelves were stocked with a very wide selection of mostly Belgian, Italian brews with American Micro and German coming in just behind. I've had Spanish brews before, but they actually had in stock six to 10 different Spanish Brews and some Brazilian beer. (Makes sense since a Brazilian Steakhouse is connected to the building) The prices were fair and they even had some exclusive Iron Abbey collab beers with local breweries. It's out of the way for me bottle shop wise, but if I do stop by the area I'll of course check out their stock. I found a couple of nice hard to find Imperial Stout's that now have a nice home. A nice addition to the building.

My favorite winery !!! Drove up to a beautiful entrance , winery looked small , but once you walked…read morein you could feel the warmth , the owners are charming people that made my experience here even more enjoyable . Beautiful grounds . The ambiance was wonderful . Loved my flight of wines and great entertainment.

What a great find! Stopped here out if the blue and we loved it here. The wines were so clean and…read morefresh. The owner Tina, was a pleasure to talk too, she told us all about the wines, property and events. Live music, summer and winter is outstanding. Great place to visit, drink wine and enjoy the atmosphere! 5 stars for sure!!

We had a great time here. The wine was good and there was a nice selection of small plates. We had…read morethe charcuterie board, the sliders, and the pistachio flatbread. All were excellent. Nice atmosphere but gets a little loud. Great service.

Very good. We both got the wine flight, meatball martini was decent, sausage stuffed mushrooms were…read morealso good (I thought it had too much fennel but my husband loved it) and the flatbread was to die for

Meh. Nice place…read more Modern steakhouse vibe. Attentive service. Tried the famed bacon and needed to saw through it with a knife. Would not recommend or was an off night. I ordered a special ribeye cap steak medium. Came out very well done. Replacement was cancelled and they brought it in a to go box some 20 minutes after everyone was done eating. I did try it and was overly salty too. Tried a bunch of sides. Carrots, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and a baked potato. Mostly ate the baked. Tasted like they finished it in a microwave. Enjoyed the time and service but the food is far from worth the spend.

Somehow this was our first time eating at 401 Prime after enjoying the other Vescor restaurants…read morefrequently. From the moment we arrived, we were pleased this was the place we chose to celebrate Mother's Day. Many small nice touches throughout the meal. Offering lemon, lime, and cucumber to enhance your water, a warm and scrumptious popover served with infused butter, and very professional staff. We started with the pictured ahi tuna appetizer. I was so engaged with the rest of my meal that I didn't capture the light and buttery sea bass, the beet risotto, my dining partner's aged NY strip (cooked perfectly and as requested) or my mimosa served with choice of juices. Look forward to returning again soon!