What a funky little wine bar tucked away in downtown Vancouver! My husband and I finished dinner…read morenearby and wanted to have a glass of sparkling and something sweet so we did a quick yelp search and found Niche Wine Bar was a 3 minute walk away! I can't believe I had never stumbled upon this spot. We had a love time and it has a great wine menu. I can't wait to come back for another drink and other eats.

Still a fabulous place with wonderful wines & nibbles to nosh, and a great staff. Just a quick…read moreupdate because we finally got back to check out their new location since they moved last year to a bigger place. From the outside you might not expect such an enchanting wine bar to be located in this very corporate-looking building, but don't let that fool you. Come inside, have a seat in one of their cozy nooks, and sip some excellent wine. They have a few patio tables outside as well. Everything from my original review still applies.

The restaurant was cute and welcoming. We sat outside to enjoy the warm evening but inside looked…read morenice too. We opted for glasses of wine, not a tasting flight, we enjoyed the rose and the Albariño. We had a few tapas and my spouse and I disagree on which was best but they were all good. We ate pan con tomate in Barcelona but somehow missed trying pan tumaca. We were happy to encounter it on the menu here. It was so cute that it came with assembly instructions. We opted for sherry with dessert and the bar manager suggested trying a vermouth and a sherry which was an excellent suggestion. If you are in the area, this is a great option.

The tapas here are always delicious and creative. Tonight we had a Potato Brailas and garlic shrimp…read morescampi paired with a 2019 Pago De Los Capellanes (Tempranillo) from Spain. Dessert was a pear gazpacho with a glass of cava. Jodi, Richard and Mar were all on point as usual with excellent conversations and service. It was a quiet night, so the vibe was personal and comfortable. Perfect night in Battle Ground.

Pam, the owner and Shawna were absolutely extraordinary! Their attentiveness, service, expertise,…read moreand pride in the wines, were so apparent. All of the Pinot Noirs were fabulous, but the 2021 NYSA was out of this world! The food was superb and I couldn't ask for a better experience. I will definitely be back again!!!

We visited Willful Wine on a sunny Saturday night as we hoped to catch the piano music many folks…read morewere raving about. The service was good. The cheese board is very basic. We're talking "Fred Meyer cheese counter" quality. Nothing bad, but just not great. The assortment of "dried fruit" was a small cup of dried cranberries. Meh. The real issue I have regarding our visit was the automatic 20% gratuity. I really hate this required tipping movement within the restaurant industry. I do wish they would just raise the prices and leave the tipping to me and my server to hash out. Sometimes the service isn't worth 20% of my bill. Really. Normally, there is a notice in Open Table or on the venue's website to alert of a required tipping policy. I saw neither prior to our arrival. In fact, I didn't notice any warning on the menu either but it was dark in the lounge and I may have missed the small print. I typically avoid restaurants requiring a service fee or mandatory 20% tip. This time they got me but I doubt we'll be back.

First time at Syndicate last weekend and it was absolutely packed! I couldn't believe nearly every…read moretable was full at 8:00pm. The wine selection was lovely - I especially enjoyed the Barbera. I had the Apple, Brie and Fig Jam Bruschetta which was tasty for a decent price ($10). Nice ambiance and good service despite the crush of people that night. I will certainly return!

I've come to Syndicate Wine Bar a couple times now, and I would say that it's my favorite wine bar…read moreon the West side (Beaverton area). Located in a pretty busy area, there are other bars and restaurants nearby for you to possibly check out before/after coming by here. Walking into the wine bar, you're met with a large display of wines for you to shop and maybe buy a couple for either yourself or friends/family. After that, there's the seating for the wine bar. The place is very cozy and warm. The menu here offers a selection of amazing wines as well as appetizers and entrees for you to eat, if you wish. I love getting the flight here to try multiple wines. Service here is super kind and pretty quick. Absolutely recommend!

A very cozy spot with affordable wines both by the glass and bottles…read more Our party split two bottles and they're both delicious! A great little oasis right next to Pioneer Square. Definitely will keep them in mind for future wine needs. The staff was also super nice and attentive.

Food and Wine- 4.5/5 Service - 5/5…read moreAmbiance - 5/5 I absolutely loved the service here. We came around 3pm on a Saturday and it was pretty slow so our service was quick and more intimate. We loved the red and white wine offerings in their flights. My only slight critiques were the flight options and seating. I was wishing there were more white wine flights offered. Their seating was a little limited for bigger parties downstairs so we went upstairs. This place is also so conveniently located. We went to the waterfront area for the Saturday market and took a short 10-15 min walk here afterwards.

Food was good band was great!! Super friendly servers nice atmosphere fun place!! Of course the…read morewine is great too

What's up with all the kids running around? Never had anyone wait on us, had to go to bar several…read moretimes.. disappointing

I am absolutely loving exploring the area around my new home!…read more About two blocks away is Uptown Barrel Room, and I think I may have just found my new favorite neighborhood spot. It's close enough to walk to, which makes it even better. Honestly, every time I walk through the door, I almost want to start singing the Cheers theme song. This is now my third visit, and each time I've had a great experience. The crowd is incredibly friendly, and there's just something about this place that makes you feel welcome. On my first visit, I sat at the bar and met Randi, the bartender. She is absolutely amazing! She knows everyone by name and has that wonderful ability to make you feel like you've been coming there forever. I started with the calamari, and Randi set me up with some chipotle mayo for dipping. Excellent choice! I finished with the combination pizza. At first, I thought the crust was sourdough, but I was told it's actually a bagel crust. Regardless of what you call it, it was absolutely delicious! My second visit was about a week and a half later. I sat at the bar again, and Randi looked at me, smiled, and said, "Tony, right?" Now THAT is pretty amazing! Remembering my name after only one previous visit--and with a week and a half between visits--is exactly the kind of personal touch that makes a place special. Of course, I had to order the calamari again. This time I also tried the fried chicken. And if you're looking for a big portion, this is definitely worth checking out! For my third visit, I brought a couple of friends along. Candace took great care of us and did an amazing job as well. We started with the Italian meatball soup, and it was phenomenal. We also tried the fajita tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. While sitting at a regular table this time, I noticed some pretty impressive accolades on the wall. Uptown Barrel Room was named Best Wine Bar and Best Seafood in 2023, and Best Wine Bar again in 2024. It's always fun finding those little neighborhood gems, especially when you're new to an area. For me, Uptown Barrel Room has quickly become one of those places where you can walk in, see friendly faces, enjoy some great food, and feel like you belong. If you're in the area, go in and give it a try. You will not be sorry! And if you see me sitting at the bar, just come say hi. Apparently, Randi already knows my name. Cheers to discovering new places and making new friends!

Our visit was almost four weeks ago, shame on me, I don't recall exactly what I had that day but…read morelet me say this. The food was good; the service also, and the ambiance was, or is friendly, well done, without any disappointments. The others in the group were also pleased with All of the experience groups. Absolutely No problems with a return visit.

Absolutely, incredible place. The staff is so friendly and welcoming…read more A perk is this place is pet friendly Food and wine selection is beyond amazing The place is cute and very cozy

Brock is amazing and give great service. Very knowledge! We got the sparkling rose so good but not…read moreallot of bubbles due up their fermenting process. Love the area. It's right on the waterfront so you can people watch sit outside on the patio and enjoy the breeze in the sun.