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    Cape Bottle Room

    4.7 (74 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Haley Z.

    New favorite date night spot alert! Glass, flights, and whole bottles are at your availability here as well as a decent menu of snacks and curated South African food boards to complement the wines. Very intimate space with dim lights later into the night. The space itself, and entrance, is such a wow factor and really sets the mood. Our waitress did an amazing job of asking our preferences in order to build the wine flight and we were very happy with the options provided and they were all explained to us thoroughly . We stopped by on a Friday night about 5:30pm before a concert over at the Parish around the corner and there were only a few patrons (some with well behaved dogs as well). They partner with the InKind app and you can get a discount off of your bill. Our waitress was knowledgeable about this factor and effortlessly was able to apply it with ease. We were so happy with our experience that we ended up purchasing bottles that we liked to bring back home so this was especially helpful. The only real bad was the bathrooms here are down a shared hallway and up two large steps, clearly shared with other businesses nearby. They are gender neutral rooms and lock, but they oddly have a full shower in there and unfortunately were not clean and did not match with the spotless and sheek bottle room and bar vibe.

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    Jenny M.

    Very impressed with my experience at the cape bottle room. Ambiance is great for date night or a gathering with friends. Definitely get the olives they are so so delicious. They rotate their tasting list every 3-4 weeks. If you rather get a bottle their staff is very knowledgeable and directed us to the perfect bottle.

    Richard A.

    Recently I attended an event at the Cape Bottle Room and I must say that I was quite impressed with the vibe of this venue which was really laid back to enjoy a wide variety of South African wines which I was very unfamiliar with. We explored a wine flight trio tasting however at the end of the event, John, the sommelier, suggested a red, Saxenburg Guinea Fowl, that got my attention and I bought a bottle. I plan to return to the Cape Bottle Room during their tasting hours with some fellow oenophiles to explore more wines from South Africa.

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    Kia L.

    Such a lovely establishment! Wow, I truly love the simple and elegant decor of the space! Very inviting and warm. You may miss the front door as it is tucked away on a side street, but still located in a popular area. I'm so shocked that I have not heard about this place before. My favorite thing is that they have social events all throughout the month!! I sampled the White Wine blend which was fabulous and crisp! Perfect for the cooler weather out and it paired nicely with the cheese board I ordered. I enjoyed the red peppers and the unique crackers served with it. The wine prices are fair and they have happy hour from 2-6pm which is a great deal with $2 off per glass. They also have more affordable bottles between $30-40. Service was very lovely and I enjoyed taking to the staff working around 8pm. she was really sweet and knowledgeable about their wines. This is definitely a spot I'll be adding to the rotation!

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    Subha R.

    We love Cape Bottle Room! It's such a hidden gem. Featuring all South African wines, their inventory has something for everyone. The staff is so wonderful and helping in making suggestions for us non experts. The food selection is limited but high quality. It's cozy with room for around 10 parties at a time so you'll definitely get an initiate experience. The best part is that they are dog friendly so you can bring your pup and they'll bring them a water bowl!

    Ted C.

    I came for the Yelp experience and stayed because I enjoyed it so much that I lingered past the free glass of wine. The Bottle Room almost has a speakeasy type vibe. You wouldn't tell from the outside that there was a very well-appointed wine tasting room with a 20s/Gatsby-esque vibe. Gregory was behind the bar and not only was he friendly but he's a true SAFer, CBR focuses on South African wines and it's nice to not only have someone from there but as he put it 'been to pretty much all the wineries in person.' His recommendation for the red was spot on. I'm not much of an oenophile but it's starting to grow on me and having this glass of wine-with its balance and flavor notes...I bought a bottle, something that I rarely do. I wanted something to eat so I got the Meat and Cheese board. Instead of the usual charcuterie it was biltong, a nice touch that went along with the South African theme. I described biltong as 'like beef jerky, but better,' and it was! The biltong was tender, not overly salty and went well with the cheeses and honey. Perfect complement to the wine. I'm adding Cape Bottle Room to my list of places to take visitors to, that's how good it is.

    Rusty P.

    Another outstanding evening at Cape - this time our excellent service came from sommelier Luke, who expertly took care of everyone, knew the menu and had great recommendations, and made us feel right at home. Date night? Solo night? Pregame? Post game? Cape has an amazing location, though it's easy to walk past, and the ambiance is charming without being stuffy.

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    Rachel S.

    Came for a live music event so can't comment on the bottle selection. Ambiance is cool and cozy, and the sound quality was good. In terms of counter service, friendly staff. My phone wouldn't pick up the menu QR code, so I got an unspecified glass of rose and a cheese plate while uninformed of price. The plastic refrigeration containers of pre-bought items were all out on the counter. Below is what I received, which I'd value at about $14 cost at absolute max. I was charged $47, pre-tip. Maybe I'm out of touch. You decide the value for cost of this place.

    Destiny L.

    Finally got the chance to visit Cape Bottle Room and I think I might have found one of my new favorite places in Austin. The decor, the service, the extensive wine selection. You can choose from singular glasses, enjoy a flight or indulge in the whole bottle. There are also select light bites to choose from to accompany your beverage. Very cozy and intimate setting perfect for date night or a night out with the girls. Will definitely be returning!

    Tye R.

    This is a cute wine bar where everything is from South African. From the wine to the cheese and meats. I tried their fortified wine ~18% abv. The woman helping us was very friendly and offered recommendations according to taste profile.

    Emily K.

    We visited for a cheese and wine pairing and had a wonderful time. The partnership with Antonellis for the cheese was perfect and Lacy and Casey were both so knowledgeable about the wine and the cheese. They have cutest, coziest set with a huge selection of wines. Our tasting included a sparkling, white and red, all stellar and we had a glass of the Taj as well. Top notch and I can't wait to go back.

    Scott T.

    Some really great South African wines inside this little hidden and magical spot. Inviting and fun space paired well with the staff's great attitudes! Highly recommend the Moreson Cabernet Franc!

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    Kristal O.

    What a wonderful hidden gem!!! So glad I stumbled across this because it's not well known from the street. All South African wines and yes, rest assured, there IS variety. Knowledgeable staff and clean cute cozy area. Very inviting but it's not super easy to know it's there. It's just to the right of Wright bros brew and brew. They do 3 or 4 wine tasting flights of your choice but ai recommend just giving some insights of must haves, no haves, and let them choose for you. It's an adventure!! 20% off to go bottles toooooooo

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    Ask the Community - Cape Bottle Room

    Are kids allowed inside?

    yes, absolutely - all are welcome

    Are you all dog friendly?

    Yes and we have dog bowls for water

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    Review Highlights - Cape Bottle Room

    I hadn't tried South African wine before visiting Cape Bottle Room and I'm so glad I had the chance!

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