What a wonderful time I had here with the "Frankenstein's mad scientist cocktail lab event"…read moreThe decorations were wonderful, the vibe super welcoming. I had my tarot reading, different drinks from the lab, all dressed appropriately and just fun overall. I love what they did to help you have the great experience we did. So inventive! This is my second event at wanderlust and I feel it won't ge the last one. I'll be putting myself on the list for ant event here. Its great!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Love this place! Have been for a few events, with the latest being the Great Cake Exchange! Six…read moresamples of cakes, cookies or sweet treats for around $30?! And you get a glass of wine with it! What a steal! 17 different bakers with all kinds of treats. I got several including a tres leches pumpkin cake, mango cake, beautiful cupcake....to name a few. Highly recommend to bring extra peeps to allow for more tasting options. Hehehehehe Service was amazing everyone vey nice and the venue was set up well. Looks like they are getting ready for the holiday season!

Fun and exciting place! I loved the beer flavors and learning about the delicious wines. I…read moreespecially loved the ambiance. I'll definitely be back to support this venue!

Been to this winery before so brought family during the weekend holiday. Staff are super welcoming…read moreand knowledgeable; not only about their wines, but the terroir and topography as well. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas provide a relaxing ambiance. They make wines using grapes from their estate as well as Texas regional grapes. The montepulciano and Tempranillo were some of my favorites. My guests enjoyed the blanc and the sparkling ones too. So glad this winery is so close to my home and has already become a local favorite.

Beautiful location just down the street from me. Doggies allowed outside. Delicious reds and…read morewhites. Friendly and efficient service.

You know it's a good sign when most of the people who work the tasting room do it because they love…read morethe wine. All the wines are made from 100% Texas grown grapes by a Texas native, Randy Hester (from Houston maybe?), who started as an intern at Cakebread Cellars in Napa. You can order by the glass or opt for a tasting. They do a great job catering to your palette and will customize the tasting most of the time. If you're driving to Fredericksburg or Georgetown for your wine membership pick ups, I highly recommend going in for a tasting here. I'd be surprised if you didn't decide to switch. They also have great member events pretty regularly. The atmosphere inside is very relaxed. It's like a little cool oasis (especially during the summer). Really, besides the wine, which speaks for itself, the staff make this place. They're knowledgeable and they all are pretty passionate about the wine. Parking is easy most days and the Yard offers some options for food that you can have brought in to you (or you can grab and bring in) or order a cheese board with your wine. Overall, 10/10 would recommend!

All Texas grapes, all vegan wine. Sounds like meh Fredericksburg, right?…read more Wrong! Butaud's winemakers bring something more to the game. I have yet to be disappointed in a vintage. Their unassuming location is in The Yard off St Elmo, across from Vacancy Brewery. They managed to turn a warehouse space into an intimate and polished tasting room. Go grab a flight and let the staff tell you the history of each pour. Maybe grab a cheese board next door from Muy Yum! while you're there.

I've been wanting to check this place out for sometime, so I read through the 50+ reviews and I'll…read moresummarize what some yelpers have already said. This place is owned by a husband and wife team, they do some demos on Thursdays, offer a rewards program and they have a great selection. They also have three locations, the largest being on N. Pleasant Valley Rd. I thought I would add some additional specifics and photos that add to the insight of this place. This place is in an old cinderblock building that is accessible from just one side of Airport Boulevard. From the outside, it looks like an old decaying convenience store complete with burglar bars and an ice machine outside. There's less than 10 spots to park at in their potholed small lot. Once inside, it's a whole new world. There are things here that you don't normally find anywhere else and they're not shy about spending big money on their inventory in the way of upscale wines and liquors. They make great use of the 1200 ft.² interior through great merchandising and selection. It's small, but it's packed to the ceiling with a very diverse offering. The wine selection is smaller than the liquor selection, but you will find wines from Serbia, Austria and Europe. They have Japanese whiskeys, soju, Dom Perignon, single malts, mixers and a handful of sherrys and ports. There's also a display case filled with bar instruments and accessories. Behind the checkout, you'll see one of the best selection of bitters that you'll ever see and they do offer single shot bottles. They have a good selection of cold wine, some seltzers, and even a decent yet small selection of local craft beer. Prices here are just slightly above the big box retailers, but they are not overpriced and everything is priced on top of the bottle. I did purchase two bottles of European wine and a bottle of Aperol. Unfortunately, when I opened one of the wines it was undergoing a secondary fermentation and some of the vintages weren't exactly current, so in future I'll stick with their liquor offerings. The photos and videos should be enough to get you through the door.

If you know a lot about liquor, or nothing about liquor, this is your place. A distinctly different…read moreexperience than both the big, shiny chain stores and grungy bodegas, the full wooden shelves give it a sort of homey feeling. This is where you go to find more unique bottles, get gift ideas, get recommendations from the helpful staff when you're uncertain, and stock up on some of the usual staples. They were literally the ONLY store in the city carry a specific martini kit I was looking for, and were able to point me directly to it right away. They know their stuff, and their stock.