Buddy's Wine is such a gem in Midtown Ventura. The wine selection is always on point. Thoughtfully curated and approachable whether you're just starting to explore wine or already know your favorites. The owner is super friendly and genuinely great to chat with, and the space has a fun, relaxed energy that makes you want to stay a while. There's always something going on: * Happy Hour: Wednesday-Friday, 3-6 pm * Tuesday: Pizza pop-up 5-8 pm, trivia 7-9 pm * Wednesday: Fried chicken sandwich pop-up 5:30-8:30 pm * Thursday: Wine night with tasting flights, $20 for three pours They also carry cake and pie from local favorite Awkward Pastry Chef, which is reason enough to stop by. The space itself is roomy with a mix of bar seating and tables, making it great for date night, catching up with friends, a solo glass of wine, or casual celebrations. Street parking in Midtown is usually easy, which is always a plus. Wine by the glass typically runs $16-18, with a rotating list that keeps things interesting. They also offer non-alcoholic options, a thoughtfully curated pantry section, cute merch, and a wine club with perks for regulars who want to go deeper. They're open Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10 pm and closed Mondays and Sundays. You can also grab bottles to go, which makes it easy to pick up something special for dinner, a last-minute gift, or a night at home. Buddy's is more than just a wine shop. It's a welcoming neighborhood spot with good wine, good people, and a great vibe every time. read more

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Came here on a whim on Tuesday night and caught Trivia with Bear Cave Comedy. This space is so cute and the wine is delicious!!

The hotdogs are a must! The wine is so delicious and come for trivia on Tuesdays! It's the most fun ever!! read more

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Wow what a night. I got there around 4:30pm to enjoy a drink before an event. The service was good. I actually had wine and a beer .. so two drinks :) This place offers such a great space for the community. They have something I love a ...calimocho (kalimotxo ) :) The real ones know . Ok, it's a drink with red wine and coke! Takes me back to Spain! One of my friend tonight tried it and like it. I just wanted to say thank you for the multiple events they hold that benefit our community!!! read more

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I absolutely love Buddy's Wine Bar in Ventura. I've been a few times now and find this spot to be so lovely, casual, and just the ultimate vibe. Shoutout to Jara and the yelp team for introducing me to this spot initially. I saw how special it was and am happy to have gotten to come back a few times which further has validated my love for this bar. The overall aesthetic and ambiance of the bar is lovely. Feels like you're in Europe and just a great layout with a mixture of small tables, booth like seats and bar top. I like when you walk in they have bottles for sale and little items to shop. Further back is the actual wine bar area. Buddy's is a hot and popular place that's for sure, everytime I've come in here by 6pm it feels like every seat is taken. So pro tip is to get here a little early. Love seeing that they have a fanbase and lots of locals. Staff are very welcoming and nice. Attentive when you go up to the bar to order your wine and I appreciate that throughout the night they cleared our glasses and kept things moving. I've met the owners and they are very nice and make you feel appreciated. I'm still learning about wine and I appreciate that they never mind my questions and have helped me find what I like. The do have a small tapas and food menu here that I'll need to try next time. They also have pop ups and food vendors from time to time which is awesome. The wine here is exceptionally good. Great variety which makes it a perfect spot to go with friends who all have different tastes. I like their rose and oranges here. Really though I love their drink inspired from Spain- red wine and Coca Cola. So fun and unique to get in the 805. Pours are substantial and I feel like the pricing is fair. They have happy hour too which is super appreciated. Buddys is definitely one of my favorite stops for wine and good company in the 805. Can't wait to bring more friends, it's such a great vibe here and their rotating wine menu keeps me coming back. read more

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Great wine selection and trivia Tuesdays is a blast. Definitely coming back! Wooooooooooooooooo!

Went for Trivia and had a great time! Wine and cheese as excellent! Fun night all around.

Lovely establishment that is women owned! Always friendly service and the joy is felt. They have a nice selection of wines, live music sometimes, always hosting things on different days, and sometimes have food trucks! Try 'em out. read more

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My favorite spot in town to bring friends and enjoy the thoughtfully curated wine menu- there is truly something for everyone! The menu adventurously showcases both small up and coming local producers, as well as delicious imported wines from around the world. They also have an epic food menu- friend chicken sandwich night and the key lime pie should not be missed. Buddy's also cultivates a genuinely fun community vibe with their consistent schedule of showcasing local food vendors, DJs, and groovy events that bring everyone together in our sweet neighborhood. read more

Best wine, best programming in Ventura, come back every week and so should you! I think this place has the best ambiance for a mid week hangout read more

A year later and buddys is still thriving and I'm still smitten with the place! I love their wine offerings, snacks, and alllll of the fun pop ups they host (urchin sourdough, Sebastian's, etc!). We love having buddys in midtown. Shoutout to Alexis and lexy for being so fun and kind! read more

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Now on my "Top 3 places in Ventura"! Great selection of wines! Beer on tap! Board games! Cake! Soft serve! Good music! Spacious, cool vibe! Chill, fun patrons! 2 thumbs up ‼#OurNewHangout (My top 3??? Paradise Pantry, Timbre Books, Buddys) read more

Best wine, best vibes. Love this place Would recommend for families and groups. Go dodgers! read more

A very cool date night spot to go to with plenty of natural wine selections. We're new to the Ventura area and we're quite pleased of the natural wine offerings. Plenty of seating with friendly and knowledgeable staff. We'll be coming here on the regular! read more

Had a great time with friends playing trivia! They save great beer and better vibes. Super great selection and even better commentator

Really nice selection of drinks (other than wine as well) plus they have froyo on tap!

The trivia night was super fun. We loved the host. Great atmosphere! We drank a calimotxa--coke & wine...try it!

This is such an amazing place!! All the bartenders are so nice! The cake is so amazing! And so is the food! If you love wine come!

Such a cozy and warm local wine bar! Check their instagram for food pop ups. We are so happy they are in the neighborhood! Oh great wine too:) read more

One of my favorite spots to go to in Ventura, great ambiance and an even greater staff!

Great drinks, atmosphere, and people! Fun trivia on Tuesdays. We love it so much! Will come back!

Buddy's Wine Bar is a very quaint & unassuming neighborhood wine bar, but it's so special! I love that right when you walk in, there is a wall of artisanal goods, olive oils, snacks, ceramics, small gifts & as you continue on, there are various wines & on the wines are notes. Each explains its origins, type of wines, flavor notes & etc. It's a great way to shop for wine when you aren't familiar with wine or want to give a gift to someone & you already know what kinds of foods they prefer. And what's even nicer is they are arranged by "Reds", "Whites", "Rosé" & "Sparkling" & they even have "Staff Picks". Although this place is not at all huge, it's much bigger than it feels. Some tables in the front, then the bar & on the left towards the back are booths. Everyone was warm, friendly & very helpful. We were greeted by Jara as always, with her warm smile & she checked us in. The tables were beautifully decorated with her thoughtfully crafted Yelp souvenir candles & matches. I loved the warmth of Buddy's. The golden colored woods make the space inviting. And it doesn't feel rushed. Spicy Sisters Nepalese food was there. Think Indian flavors, but a big subdued, which I like. And even though they are called the Spicy Sisters, the food was not that spicy, or at least what I got wasn't. I was so happy that they had vegetarian/vegan veggie dumplings. I think they were filled with tofu & veggies, along with a blend of spices. I would've gladly eaten a whole bowl of that and some rice. It was yummy! We received a slice of this amazing Key Lime Pie from Skylar Pies... I gobbled that right up! We were also given a wine flight all by women owned wineries. All the wines were yummy. But I only had 3 of the 4. I really wanted to try the Rosè, but we had to drink the wines in a specific order, but I needed to leave by 7:15ish. I have to say, I was very impressed by Buddy's Wine Bar! I'm coming back & bringing friends. read more

Favorite wine bar!! Great selection and trivia on Tuesdays is so fun!! Get the soft serve!!

Absolutely wonderful hang and the pizza and trivia night was so much fun! Love the owners!

Buddy's is the best spot in Ventura. Wine is so good. Go on Tuesdays for the best pizza in Ventura and really fun trivia!!

Favorite place in Ventura! They have so many great wine options (to go or to enjoy there) as well as the most incredible sandwiches and cheese plates. Don't sleep on the hammy jammy sammy - it's sooo good. Perfect for lunch or dinner out on the town. The ambiance and decor is 10/10. It's the perfect mix of cozy and cool. The owner is the sweetest and most welcoming, typically behind the bar ready to greet you with a smile and a delicious wine recommendation. Buddy's is a not to be missed spot in Ventura which will undoubtedly become a weekly staple! read more

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still love this wine bar and want to come here for every trivia night! they have an incredible collection

One of my favorite local haunts. Great selection of rotating wines and the new Thursday flights are not to be missed. Alexis gives great recs if buying a bottle to go and I've honestly never met friendlier staff. If you're not sure what to order try out a few samples, everyone there has been great at leading me to exactly what I'm in the mood for. Hot tip- sit at the bar, the conversation is the cherry on top of this perfect wine bar. WFH people- wifi and wine are a magical pairing at Buddy's Food Olives- delicious Bread and butter- underrated Cheese plate- chef's kiss Gigante beans- yes please Pie- just do it Did I mention they also have select beers on tap?! read more

My favorite bar in the world! Owner Alexis has a great selection of wines and always hosting fun events with great food pop ups. I am always meeting great people here and love coming by whenever I'm in Ventura. read more

Came on a rainy day as my friend was from out of town and wanted to try some wine. I had been wanting to come here since it opened and I wasn't disappointed at all. The inside is so cute and the service was welcoming and warm in such a cold day. I tried orange wine for the first time and had several rounds of it and even brought a bottle home. read more

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I love Buddy's! It is exactly what Ventura needed. The place is adorable, from the logo to the decor. It perfect for a girls night or a romantic date. The employee's are super knowledgeable and I really love that they keep a rotating menu. That just shows that the owner cares and is constantly learning more. It's helped me try more natural wines and I've really enjoyed it! Gotta get the Adult Lunchable next time I'm in. I've recommended this place to so many people already and I cannot wait to go back! read more

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This is the exact kind of place Ventura needs. High quality wines, cool vibes and great staff. You can take any bottle to go or drink it there. The shelves are curated with all kinds of interesting goodies from around the globe. The pop up restaurant collabs never disappoint. read more

Warm and inviting! Creative wine menu! Terrific entertainment, a real community joint fabulous pop-ups for delicious food. Don't miss this wonderful place. read more

Buddy's is a true Ventura mid-town gem. Friendly knowledgeable staff, great natural wine selection, good music, beautiful ambiance, games, plenty of seating, events.... It's got it all. It is expensive, but worth it! read more

A delicious and unusual selection of wine. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. She talked us through several samples until we found the wine we wanted. We had a cheese plate that was delicious and well curated. The ambiance was relaxed and attractive. read more

The cutest wine bar in Ventura and so much fun to go hangout at for the afternoon! The vibes are amazing and the orange wine is SO good!! So happy this opened up here- always the perfect spot to bring friends and play some games or grab a snack! read more

Sweet spot to share a glass with your friends and family:) there are often events including food pop ups and music and we love taking advantage of all the board games! Great place to get dressed up and have a girls night but also swing by after a hike in your workout clothes Everyone that works here is sweet and down to earth. Plus the owner Alexis is an absolute 10/10 gem of a person read more

Darling little wine bar with exceptional selection of wines..... laid back vibes. Not too stuffy. Fun actually!!!! Highly recommend this neighborhood spot. Have a glass at the bar and take a bottle to go! read more

Awesome little wine bar on Main St. Went with a friend on a Friday night for a few glasses of wine. The setting and mood was very nice and relaxed. We had a Red and an Orange. They have a good selection to choose from but our bartender Jeff helped us select a good Orange form Portugal and a Jumbo Times Red. Great choices. We also had a nice little snack. The Hammy Jammy Sammy was a good light pairing. I'm still thinking about the Jam tbh Overall great first experience! We'll be coming back and bringing a few more friends next time too! read more

Absolutely delighted with my experience at Buddys! The ambiance is inviting and includes cozy seating arrangements. The wine selection is impressive, offering a wide variety to suit every palate. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about wine, providing excellent recommendations and top-notch service. Shout out to Jeff, he gave me some amazing recommendations, turns out I'm an orange wine guy now! The owner Alexis is so rad and we always look forward to catching up with her when we drop in. Buddy's is a must read more

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