Last minute changes dropped us in this winery and so glad it did! Such a cool place! Service was…read moregreat and we found several wines that we liked. 4 bottles made the trip home with us.

We stopped by The Austin Winery in this cool and artsy warehouse district expecting a fun wine…read moretasting, but unfortunately it wasn't the experience we had hoped for. When we arrived, the bartender seemed more interested in explaining the concept of "natural" wine to another group than acknowledging our party, and the service felt a bit curt throughout our visit. We sampled five different wines, from rosé to orange wine, but every one of them just had a noticeably sour flavor. Maybe that's part of the natural wine style, but considering the cost of the tasting, the experience overall was very disappointing.

Came here for the Holly Jolly Holiday event and absolutely loved the decor, atmosphere, and spiked…read moreholiday drinks! Tickets were reasonably priced and you absolutely felt the jolly holiday spirit with all the decor. Absolutely loved the spiked hot chocolate (it was absolutely amazing- I had to get two). Friendly service and great vibes. Definitely recommend going for the holiday event!

Very Disappointing Experience…read more I was really looking forward to The Golden Girls pop-up at Wanderlust Wine Company. Unfortunately, the experience was nothing like what I had seen from the pop-ups in other cities. The biggest disappointment was how little there actually was to the experience. The kitchen table wasn't even there. The girls famously gathered around that table eating cheesecake. Blanche's bedroom was completely outside in a completely different building, which made the whole setup feel disconnected. Even the wall phone, which was supposed to have the girls talking did not provide the experience I had seen from Instagram reels from other cities. Then came the cocktails. At $16 each, I expected them to at least be made correctly. My Blanche Devereaux cocktail was made with club soda instead of Sprite. Club soda tastes like Alka-Seltzer. I had to ask for a different drink. The second cocktail, The Dorothy, was made with Prosecco and unfortunately wasn't good either. Even the one lady sitting at this isolated bar with me said her drink was bad too. They double charged me. Which is another major issue. My ticket was $23.34 including taxes and fees and the complimentary drink was supposed to be included, with only a one-cent charge when I arrived. Instead, I was charged an additional $23.08, including $11.54 for the drink that was supposed to be included in the ticket price. Is there an explanation? Will this be corrected? My credit card company has already been notified. But what a hassle I have to go through. Just scan my QR code, and don't charge me .01 cent. I paid my ticket and "free" drink. Also as a solo guest, I was also extremely uncomfortable with where I was seated. I was placed away from everyone else at a very narrow bar along the wall, completely isolated from the rest of the group. Honestly, it felt like being sent to the kids' table at Thanksgiving--off in another room away from the adults. It was humiliating and made an already disappointing experience even worse. The entire experience amounted to roughly 15 minutes of taking a few pictures, drinking a poorly made cocktail, and leaving. For what I paid and what was advertised, I expected something much more immersive and fun. I couldn't wait to leave. Thank God I didn't pay for parking. I'm extremely disappointed. I went in excited to celebrate one of my favorite shows and left feeling like I had wasted my time and money. Based on this experience, I would not return to Wanderlust Wine Company.

Cape Bottle Room is peeeerrrfect for a low-key night with friends. As soon as I walked in I loved…read moreit. Walking down into the den with music felt right and almost like an extension of a cozy living room. We went on a Tuesday night and basically had the place to ourselves (there was one person sitting at the bar). Our server was very personable and kind. After paying, we ended up staying about 15 minutes past close finishing our wine, and she didn't rush us. That was so so nice of her and it didn't go unnoticed. I got the white wine flight loved every pour. I thought it was great value. My friends both got red flights and had nothing but good things to say too. Will absolutely be back. I will say the first time we tried to come here was on a Friday night but there was a comedy show we weren't expecting, so we went somewhere else so we could talk. But on another occasion, I'm sure that'd be fun!

Fabulous South African wines! A bit steep on pricing but that's somewhat understandable given the…read moreimport related costs to get Cape Winelands products to the states. Very cozy tasting room with friendly staff.

This is such a cute little venue. This is my second time getting invited to this event. It's very…read morecute you book it with time and they do like a whole little set up placement for you and your friends so you can try all the types of wines that they have and they give you small little charcuterie boards. It's very nice because the person that you get is very knowledged on the wines and let you know the flavors and the notes and what it's good to be paired with and what it's made with and everything like that. I definitely love their rosé and their Pinot Grigio. This is a perfect girls night. At the end they let you have a glass of your favorite wine and also purchase a box of it with a nice discount.

I cannot recommend BOXT any higher. If Yelp had more stars than 5, I would give them…read more 1st of all, the wine is amazing. No sugar and no bad additives. Each BOXT equals 4 bottles and is compostable. I've tried all the flavors, and #1 is my favorite. It's very light and completely refreshing.  A truly delightful white wine. I'm a hard-core red drinker and BOXT has sold me on A WHITE! Today it was hand-delivered to my home. I received a text the day before with a very specific time (12:43) when my wine would be delivered, +/- 30 minutes.  Crazy! Not 12:45; not 12:40. The driver texted me he was on his way and then I was sent a tracking link. They have deliveries down tight. The delivery driver was friendly and told me about my wine when he handed it over. When I mentioned I can't recall which red I like, he tried to help me figure it out. Talk about service! Also, when asked, told me he really loved his job. I have no doubt! I am sold on this fabulous, Austin-based, woman-owned business.  Please support BOXT!

Very pleasant addition to the downtown scene! This is a perfect place to house an expanding…read morepersonal collection of wine. First and foremost a wine storage facility grown into a tasting lounge and concierge service. Vine Vault staffs a fantastic sommelier, Nicole, who is hands on with personal service and planned events. Even more interesting is that it happens to be located in the old vault of the Bank of America building. Inside the facility is the actual bank vault and the exterior vault door is a key piece of the decor as you enter from the garage. Think of a cigar lounge atmosphere (sans smoke) for wine drinkers....leather club chairs, cozy atmosphere, glassware and some snacking options. Perfect spot to participate in one of their wine dinners, host a client social hour or simply enjoy a nice bottle before dinner downtown.

Fantastic facility to store and enjoy wine. They hold regular events including charity fundraising,…read more5 star meals and wine tastings with the best wine producer in the world showcasing their wine. World class storage in secure, ideal wine storage conditions. Tasting rooms and more. A fabulous addition to the Austin oenological landscape.

The food was delicious the atmosphere and ambience is refreshing and relaxing…read more The Texas air and sunset, coupled with a lovely breeze from the fans around the upstairs rooftop patio had us set for the night. We will definitely be back it was a win-10/10!

Its been a long minute since i gave been here. Haven't returned since a bartender padded her…read moretip...by $30 several years ago. This is through and through a space to drink and socialize with "upscaled" yet overpriced gastropub fare. ($4 for tortilla chips geez) Staff is always pleasant and this visit was par for the course. Very competent in the art of mixology, every drink was made precisely. They have nudged me to coming back again in the future s

It makes you think that it's a cuter place than it is. It does give a speak easy vibe which is…read morecute. But the "cave" was fake. They said it was actually covering up the real cave because the health department wouldn't let them keep the natural cave. The wine was overpriced for the pours. It was cute to check out, but I wouldn't go back. The staff were very nice. There's limited parking behind the building up a hill, so be mindful of that if you have ADA needs.

I visited this location since there's so much hype around it. I was excited to visit and ended up…read moreparking up the hill; their parking lot is like a postage stamp and with the taco trailer the spots were already full. I had a complimentary drink ticket and decided to stick around for another. I'm not a wine drinker but I usually drink reds when I do. The selection was not very broad but there was a large menu of other non-wine drinks. I ended up trying the Frose which could have been mixed a little more, the wine was definitely separated out at the bottom. The charcuterie board was a little disappointing, one of those pre-made trays that were reminiscent of those buy on board boxes you'd get on airplanes. The inside was definitely IG/TT friendly, brightly colored, neon signs, like an influencers dream but on an early weekday afternoon it was quiet.

Went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars. The space is perfect. Interior and exterior. But their…read morebartender was a bit of a hot mess when it came to the mixed drinks, but they were having an event the night we were there so I'm wondering if she was hired temporarily. The other bartender was great, but clearly overwhelmed. That would be the one downside. The bar is very small and limited in how fast they can service. Their wine selection was good. We did have a friend looking for a white wine that they did not have. Not that they ran out, they didn't have it altogether. That is surprising for a wine forward spot. But the space itself is gorgeous. The outdoor is really fun with great photo opportunities, as is the inside. It was also perfectly temperature controlled.

Super cute wine bar in what I think is East Austin but don't take my word I'm directionally…read morechallenged. Great, chilled vibe with a DJ. We opted for a few glasses of wine but will definitely do a bottle next time as they are exact on pours If you're looking for a chilled place to have a glass or bottle of wine, give them a try.

A very cute wine shop on the east side. They mostly carry natural wines - but not all of them have…read morea funk. They definitely have a great selection at decent prices. You can purchase bottles here and enjoy them in the back by the food trucks. They also carry some chilled wines as well. They have a great selection overall and free wine tastings from time to time. They also have a few non alcoholic wines and beverages.

One year later, and this is still one of my favorite spots! My fiancé and I are here at least every…read moreother week. It is a great place to meet friends, listen to live music, eat pizza from the nearby truck, etc. The owner and employees at Cork & Screw are so friendly and helpful, and it is clear that they are passionate about what they do. They have a wonderful area out back full of seating options, including fire pits for the colder weather, and there is a stage back there for bands to play. It's truly such a sweet spot! My only qualm here is the parking (but to be honest, this is an issue for most places in Austin, so this is not specific to Cork & Screw). There is street parking in the neighborhood nearby, and a small lot around the corner, but this always fills up. All in all, definitely one of my ATX favorites!

One quarter of a century ago, I was an undergrad at UT Austin and the Whip-In was the neighborhood…read moreconvenience store. It has since blossomed into a combo of Indian restaurant and liquor store, both of which roles it serves very well indeed. Went to get Indian food and so I opted for a bhindi masala, that is, okra in a curry sauce. I got hot, since the three options are mild, medium, and hot. (Note to Heat Enjoyers: some restaurants' menus go to India Hot if that's your thing, but the Whip In's doesn't, at least not in the public menu.) Wonderful, thick sauce, a bit more liquid to it than many other bhindi masalas I've had, but also had a wonderful rich flavor, with the spices and tomato sauce blending just right with the okra. The young woman working the counter was courteous and polite as well, and then after lunch, I went next door to get some gin to share with friends the next time we hung out. Selection of liquors was excellent and prices were good. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, although obviously if you go in summer, you'll want indoor. Honestly, if you want Indian food and liquor in South Austin, you can't go wrong with the Whip In.

Hard to be objective about what has become of the in-walking-distance, best ever convenience store…read morenext to Mr R's apartment when we were dating a billion years ago but I will try. Thanks to Brent L, I knew when the half dozen front parking spots weren't convenient to calmly take the next right and look for another lot--there's perhaps a dozen more back there. Since we were here for Monday lunch, parking was not an issue. Front parking plops you at the convenience section's front door. If you walk around the left and towards the outdoor seating/stage you'll find restrooms and rear parking lot ahead of you plus the restaurant/bar entrance on your right. Once inside by any route you can find the communicating doors to the other sections of the business. Stepping inside the bar/restaurant from 2:30pm August parking lot sun was blissfully dark. Actually reminded me of the bar scene in Nurse Betty until I smelled the seasonings and my eyes adjusted. A couple quiet patrons wrapping up their bar tab, conversation-friendly music playing, kind young woman at the bar took our lunch order. The setting is hole in the wall bar but clean and fused to convenience store shelving. Don't let that fool you, bc the kitchen does not slouch. Our table was $55 before tip and without any alcohol--bindhi masala for him, lamb saag for me, samosas, Mexican cokes, and garlic naan. The young lady came over to open the Mexican cokes and also brought our food when it was ready. When we first took a booth the music selection was from the time we were dating. By the time we got cokes and samosas, they were playing my parents' era. We each were pleased with the spice levels we'd chosen and ate as much as we could, taking about half to go. Mr R finished his leftovers for dinner and mine waited until Wednesday. We hardly spoke after the meal arrived, just enjoying flavors and textures and the strange nostalgia of having a meal for the first time in a building that you simultaneously know very well and not at all any longer. The restrooms outside were clean and the outside seating/stage looked like it would be fun in more habitable seasons. After eating, Mr R melted off to scout out an interesting bottle of gin for friends and found something satisfactory. Wish we'd noticed the tees by the bar entrance, I would have snagged him one. It was easy getting out of the lot and on the road back south since we left a squeak before rush hour hit, but locals will already be aware of the essence of timing. There are several different kinds of events you can partake in at this ongoing institution, but for two old folks seeking a tasty meal and memories, a weekday lunch was perfect. I hope we don't wait as long to return next time.