I am in love with Crush Wine Bar! Comfortable, speakeasy atmosphere, great staff, unique wine list and a flavorful tapas menu. We made a reservation so we were seated right away. The wine list and menu are on an ipad. Seating is a mix of high tops, couches & comfy chairs and bar seating. Everything we tried was delicious! Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. What we tried: *Mushroom Arancini! Golden-fried risotto balls filled with earthy mushrooms, rich parmesan, and creamy mozzarella, served hot with house-made aoili marinara and micro planed cheese *Burrata with sundried tomatoes and crumble walnut panko crumble - Mild, smooth and fresh. *Petit Tender Crostini Perfectly seared petit tender slices, cooked medium-rare, rests atop a crunchy crostini layered with house-made sweet onion iam. Finished with a crumb of tangy blue cheese, a drizzle of Modena balsamic glaze, *Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo Tender, tail-on shrimp, seared in fragrant garlic and robust olive oil, layered with smoky paprika and a subtle hint of red pepper. Served with a warm, crusty demi-baguette *Garlic & Truffle Aioli Patatas Bravas Golden and crisp on the outside, soft and creamy within finished with a silky garlic-truffle and Parmesan aioli and a flourish of shaved Gruvère. *Toasted Almond Cream Cake- layered almond flavors and creamy mascarpone, then topped with crushed cookies and almonds. (Reminiscent of a classic Good Humor Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bar) Wines: *Doktor Mango Moscato, Italy *Mary Taylor Sicilia Rosso Nero D'Avola. Italy *Claudio Mariotto Barbera. Italy 2024 *Mary Taylor Navarra Tempranillo, Spain *Grand Jean Entre' Deux Mers Bordeaux Blanc, France *Left Coast White Pinot Noir *Claudio Mariotto Barbera. Italy *Miha Sauvianon Blanc. New Zealand My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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If you love wine and tapas, this is the place to be. Great service with many different seating options. Tables, high tops, bar or comfy couches and chairs. The menu has many great options which should satisfy many type of eaters with different tastes. The wine list is nice and unique which allows you to order many wines which you may never had before. There's plenty of parking in the private parking lot. read more

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This was our second trip here. Both times we've gone we say "we have to come back" and "we should do this more often." It's the perfect spot for date night. Food was great. Individual wine flights are aimed at our described palate preferences.. Steak and duck were perfectly done with delicious sauces. Charcuterie could have used a jelly, but was delectable. Pickled veggies were so good I drank the vinegar when they were gone. Only wish we had had room for dessert and a DD so we could have enjoyed more wine. The manager, chef and staff all stopped by our chairs to make sure everything was what we had wanted. read more

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This was by far one of the best experiences Dining out in Winchester. Branden and Tracy were the perfect hosts and the food and wine was definitely 5 star. Highly recommend making a reservation. We didn't have one, but they were so accommodating and squeezed us in. The atmosphere was so cozy and welcoming with smooth jazz playing in the background. 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

Great ambience. Great food. Great wine. Great service. Have been here a dozen times and it's never missed! Love crush!

CRUSH manages to find the right blend of old and new, upscale versus cozy, not to mention the products they serve - It's much, much, more than wine, which we appreciated. I really liked the electronic menu on the tablet in terms of quick navigation to all the featured products. My one complaint is that I would have liked more information on each of the wines they served. For example, if you could tap on each wine by name and get a brief description that would have helped me. Instead, I opted for one of their many classic cocktails, in this case my traditional go-to first cocktail, a boulevardier, made very well. For an extra $2, they will smoke any drink, and the presentation is as good as the enhanced taste, if not better. I also found the cocktail prices to be quite reasonable. They have a couple of limitations when it comes to payment. We wanted to combine some cash with a credit payment, which they could not do, but we were able to resolve that among our group without problems. read more

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Celebrated my birthday at CRUSH Wine Bar. Perfect experience. The Tapas were so tasty along with the beverages. Atmosphere was so relaxing. Chef Branden surprised me with an incredible dessert to top off the evening. Thank you CRUSH, Chef Branden & staff!!! read more

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This wine bar provided a great experience. There is an actual bar area, but most of the restaurant is set up like a living room in a good sized suburban house. So you sit at chairs or loveseats around a coffee table. Food is excellent. Tapas style, but the dishes are on the larger size for that. Check out the garlic roasted shrimp. Perfectly sauteed in olive oil with a nice smoky paprika dusted on. The garlic is there, but no overpowering. Paired with freshly baked baguette. If you love duck, the pulled confit with blackberry gastrique is def worth a try. Crispy duck with slightly sweet and tart blackberry and red wine gastrique is amazing. Wine and drinks list is solid. Service was top notch. My only gripe is use an app for reservations please. Having to phone call when someone is there is a hassle. read more

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I attended a talk there. Nice ambiance and comfortable seating. Light refreshments were served that were delicious.

Great service and atmosphere! Make sure you get the lounge couches for apps and drinks. read more

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This is amazing. Complete speakeasy house lounge with the furniture and decor to take you on a trip back into time! The owners placed their personal touches throughout every inch of the property. The restrooms, sitting area, the bar, drinks, entrees, desserts... all personally selected with their clientele in mind. + Swing, house, blues... + Subtle lighting + Extensive menu .. eats, drinks, desserts.... Galore..... + Wines, beers, liquor.....galore + Service.... 5 stars... +Clean restrooms + Toiletries in restrooms.. nice touch You can find all the other menu items that you would need to bar or restaurant hop in one place. The place to get away hidden in plain sight. You will not regret... read more

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My wife and I had a long needed time off from parenting and to rejuvenate the soul. We were in the mood for a wine bar to relax on our last day "off" and just enjoy each other's company, this place was was amazing!! If I could give it a 5+ I would in a second. The atmosphere was absolutely perfect. Slightly dimmer lighting, fantastic seating options, second to none service and tapas we so missed from one of our favorites in Harrisburg PA. We have been looking for a new go-to night out place in the area since the departure of One Block West, this is it. I can't even begin to describe the overall experience, just go and enjoy. read more

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The food is great. All sorts of little nibbles but enough to fill you up. A nice variety. The service is excellent. I went with a group of ladies. We all ordered a different "small plates" and one dessert to share. I decided not to have wine like I normally would and decided to have an Old Fashioned. It was so delicious! I don't have them often but it was definitely a good one! The atmosphere is amazing. It's like you are sitting in your best friend's living room but better! So comfortable! read more

I came back 5 years later and Crush has stepped up their game! They have many great food options with a lot of variety. They also now offer liquor as well! Highly recommend you stop here as it's one of the best spots in Winchester! read more

We had some specialty cocktails and small dishes. All were absolutely perfect in every way: presentation, taste, originality, and freshness. The service was super friendly and fast. read more

Saturday night , empty restaurant. didn't need the suggested reservations. Owners/chef must have taken the night off because each appetizer failed in its own right. I had eaten here before and it was wonderful, so it was a disappointment to spend $$$ only to have the line cook pull the kitchen trash out through the dining room as we were still eating. Because it was so slow, the wine steward decided to close at 9p instead of 11p causing us to " hurry up, pay and get out"...Get with the program!! read more

One of the most enjoyable evenings, with some of the best food I can remember eating in a long time. Shane was our waiter and there was not a moment we were there that he wasn't watching and making certain we didn't want for anything. Very comfortable seating and a large selection of wine and spirits. Had the almond cream dessert cake to finish along with a bourbon coffee. Extremely delicious and delightful. The presentation of everything served was unique and out of bounds for the Winchester area. Crush is are new favorite place to patronize Reservations are recommended read more

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Fantastic wine selection! Tracy, who is the owner of the place is so fantastic and just real personal with the customers. These guys "get" it! Quiet, background jazz and no TVs with baseball on. Just concentrate on the wines and the food. Take the girl there any night. From Toronto...I'll be back! read more

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Only open for four months, but Tracy and her husband are "crushing" it! The interior is luxe and stately, the tapas menu is gourmet, and the wine list a foray into some international delights. We had five wine flights and our favorite was the Big Reds flight. We even bought the Spanish Rojia to take home. For tapas we had the Duck, Fig, and Sweet Onion Jam flatbread, Hummus, Warm Brie, Patatas Bravas, and Duo of Roasted Bone Marrow, which is a "bucket list" item for me. These were by far the most gourmet tapas I have ever had. I really just can not say enough about this place: the service, the ambiance, the selection, and the quality all merged into the pinnacle of the wine bar experience. The Crush is a must-experience place in Winchester! read more

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Great service, great hospitality, somehow even better wine and amazing food. A staple place for me, I'll be a customer forever!

Our experience at CRUSH was amazing! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was relaxed. We were fortunate to be served by Marshall who is very knowledgeable. We stopped here on our way to TN and we will stop again on our way home. read more

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We decided on trying Crush for the first time as a little date night. We called ahead to make sure they had room, since reservations are suggested. Upon arrival, it's a little confusing without a host stand or someone to greet you at the door. You literally walk into groups of people dining and sitting around couches right by the front door. We made our way to the back of room towards the bar and got the attention of a server. She showed us our table. A few minutes later a man who described himself as the "mixed drinks guy" brought us water. He was very friendly, but also very busy trying to help the other server. We then waited for over 15 minutes for anyone to come back to the table. (We thought about just leaving). There were two tablets (iPads) on our table, neither would turn on, so we couldn't look at the menu. I love the idea of an electronic menu, but a QR code would be a much better idea. When the server finally came back to our table she said very bluntly "Are you ready to order?" There was no No welcome and no apology for the wait, even after telling her we had never dined at Crush before. I said that we hadn't been able to look at a menu, and her response was "They're right in front of you". We should have left then, but we had been looking forward to a kid free night and my husband and I have both worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years so I wanted to give the staff the benefit of the doubt because they did seem overwhelmed and under staffed. She finally got one of the tablets to work so we could decide on a bottle of wine and some food. We ordered the Tannat from Briede Vineyards, which was served slightly chilled- I've never had Tannat served chilled so that was odd to me. Also surprising was that with the very large wine selection listed the only Virginia Winery on the menu was Briede. Being a wine bar and within minutes of multiple EXCELLENT Virginia wineries, you would think there would be more options from local wineries. Our food was very good and you can tell the chef takes pride in creating a menu with lots of flavorful options. We ordered the Petit Tender and Bleu Cheese Crostini- fabulous and the Seared Scallops with Peach reduction- scallops were smaller than expected, but again very good. For dessert we had chocolate truffles- nothing fabulous or amazing, 4 small truffles like out of a candy box. Overall the atmosphere was stuffy, the female server was not friendly, but the food was very good. I would try it again, but I'm not running back. It was not a good first impression. read more

Very good food the service is great and the place is very nice and cozy. A relaxing place to enjoy great food and great wine with friends or family. read more

My wife and I went to Crush during opening week. We weren't sure what to expect because there wasn't a lot of information online about this wine bar. After finding it in Creekside Station (right near the Subaru dealership) we were greeted with a very different type of bar/restaurant. Very cozy atmosphere with plenty of comfy couches, nice rustic decor and dim lighting. We took a seat at the bar and were greeted by one of the managers, Tom. The menu is all on an iPad, no traditional menu here. The limited menu on the iPad was nice with friendly descriptions of the wine,beer and small plates. My wife got a white wine flight and we weren't too pleased with the amount of wine poured in each glass. Barely two-three good sips. We've had much better flight amounts at other bars. The wines themselves were very good though. Wine by the glass seems to range from $6-20. We asked for water and were brought bottled still water ($5). We ordered a baguette with olive oil and cracked pepper, only to find out that the menus was incorrect and the baguettes were not served with oil?? Strange. The tapas selection was limited in my opinion and I hope they add more filling food items. My wife and I planned on eating here but were disappointed with the food the offered. There were plenty of cheeses and vegetables to choose from but nothing filling. Maybe add some small plates like meatballs & ricotta, stuffed mushrooms, traditional wood fired wings or lettuce wraps. This is a perfect place to have dinner at home or another restaurant and then go grab a few glasses of wine with friends. There were trivia cards at the tables which could be a lot of fun for a group of friends. This wine bar definitely has great potential and we will be back in the future to give it another try but they need to improve in many areas to gain a better rating from me. read more

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Atmosphere was great, very clean and service was really good. Only had one small plate - Duck mini cones and IMHO they lacked all flavor as the cone over powered anything inside. So just my experience and I'd give them a whirl again. read more

Our favorite date night spot. Such good selection of wines and cocktails. Amazing tapas that you can make a meal of no problem. It's so cozy. Just love it. read more

Very elegant and cozy, great friendly service. Highly recommend the warmed Brie, so yummy!

This place is phenomenal. The staff, the food, the wine, the service, the ambiance. My husband and I made a last minute trip to Winchester and are so thankful to have come across this gem of a fine establishment!! If you're in the area, you should definitely check this place out! read more

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MGEE! When Winchester it's a must!! Service was Amazing! Food delish!! Over 100 wine selections and reasonably price!!! I come thru winchester once or twice a year and CRUSH IS MY NEW FAV IN Winchester. It was a great experience. read more

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CRUSH is a dream - extremely knowledgeable, well-versed staff, incredible, mouth watering tapas and well selected, diverse wines. Perfect venue (decorated to absolute perfection) for a date night, girls night or just to relax and unWINEd. 10/10/WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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The food here is the best I have ever eaten in my life. My husband and I went here for our wedding anniversary and it was awesome. Shane greeted us with the warmest smile. He was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We sat at the bar and Brandon was our server. He was also extremely kind and knowledgeable. For beverages we tried the Negroni, the Bees Knees, an Absinthe drink called death in the afternoon, the Crush signature cocktail, and a lovely dessert wine. They were all delicious. For food we had the scallops, pork belly, duck confit with blackberry, garlic shrimp, and the summer squash flatbread. Everything was amazing. The scallops were to die for!! For dessert I ordered the limoncello marscapone cake and it was delicious. We will be going back very soon. read more

Wow, what a find! This place has been around more than a year and I just found out about it, and boy am I glad I did. Crush fills a BIG gap in food and wine pairings in Winchester to begin with, but boy do they take it up a notch. Over 100 wines from all regions and all varietals and a sharp-eyed sommelier behind the bar to give you the accurate 411 on each one. Then you have over 40 tapas plates and desserts to choose from (including two different escargot plates) which are imaginative and well designed to bring out the combined flavor of the ingredients. Try the Marmelada Tomate con Queso de Cabra, the Shishito Peppers or my favorite (so far) the Duck Confit and Fois Gras, a truly delicious combination. And you can always ask Tom behind the bar which wine to pair with each plate. He does not disappoint. In addition to all this, the decor is amazing. Reminded me of the small, out-of-the-way bars I hung out at in the Sachsenhausen section of Frankfurt, Germany back in the 1970's. Really intimate, with small areas with couches and lounge chairs which add a special charm. Was fortunate enough to meet the owners the night I was there and they are great people who have the absolutely best attitude towards their restaurant and what it should be and is today. Totally on point. If you are looking for something totally different and a bit off the grid tucked away in an upscale boutique shopping center, then this is the place. Enjoy! read more

This is a must visit if you find yourself in Winchester. Relaxing atmosphere with a living room decor. Wine flows with expert advise on pairings and taste. Relax with a date or meet friends and enjoy a diverse tapas selection. The owners roam the room welcoming each and every guest. Feel at home away from home whether in business or pleasure. You won't be disappointed read more

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Exceptional service, wonderful drinks and knowledgeable staff to ask about wine. The scallops, bone marrow, and foie gras are exceptional.

Tracey, Brandon and their staff create an amazing experience in an intimate environment, with expert wine knowledge. The food is fantastic as well. read more

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My daughters and I had the absolute pleasure of wining & dining at Crush Wine Bar for the first time. The wines we chose were top notch & the tapas was extrordinary, beautifully prepared & succulent. The service was spot on, friendly, informative & accommodating. My recommendation for Crush is very high, indeed. read more

This is the best date night place in Winchester. I love they are first come, first serve because it is a smaller place. They play jazz music, have an expansive wine list with knowledgeable staff to walk you through it based off your taste and price point. We came in, husband ordered a beer (the beer is cheap here!) And i ordered a flight after talking with our server. As we sipped, we ordered the bone marrow dish and a duck confit and fois gras on crostada. It was SO GOOD! I love duck and this was melt in your mouth and the fois gras was a flavorful touch. After that we ordered the limoncello cake. It was light and refreshing after a heavier meal. I will most definitely be back, the atmosphere and food were on point and made a great start to a romantic night. read more

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Had a fantastic time at Crush!! The service, food and drinks were all perfect! I've been to plenty of places where you ask questions or ask for a recommendation and you feel like they are looking down their nose at you or just not interested. This is not the case at Crush. They are genuinely happy to help you pick the best wine, cocktail, or beer for what you enjoy, and they know the food menu personally, so they can tell you everything about it. The whipped goat cheese and caramelized onion flatbread was a must have. I only wish I lived nearby to enjoy this gem more often, but we will be stopping by whenever we visit the area. Well done Crush!!! Thank you for an amazing evening. read more

Oh what a find . Had a very hard time on choosing what I wanted to eat. So many different and unique items on their menu. I started out with a flight of white wine, which allowed me to choose my favorite, which I ordered a bottle of had a glass there and took the bottle with me loved it. I had a very hard time choosing but ordered the escargot had these in Paris Las summer and these were just as good of not better, what a treat. I also ordered the pulpo (octopus) this was delicious I would definitely order either of them again. I pass through Winchester 2-3 times a year and will definitely come again. Wait staff very friendly and acomadating, would highly recommend. I was in Paris , France last year and your escargot certainly can compete with what I had there. I wish you much success and will see you in early summer! Keep up the great work! read more

So I am giving a one star because of the customer service. yesterday I walked intocrash with my daughter, at approximately 7:40pm we wanted to spend some quality time together. When we walked into the door, the gentleman basically stopped us at the door and ask what can I do for you? I said we wanted to order some drinks, We were surprised because we thought he would say " welcome to crush or "I'll be right with you" so we were taken aback. I asked if we may bring my grand daughter in and he said sure that's fine but all I have is a hightop table and we stop serving at 8:pm, I asked what time they closed and he replied 9:00 pm. I looked at two vacant spaces with couches and chairs. I said, can we have that space. He stated in an exasperated tone that we normally needed a reservation for the space and he would need a minute to clean it, he turned to walk away, I informed him that he did not make us feel welcome and we will be leaving, he continued walking away and said "okay". We felt unwelcome from the moment we walked in, it felt like he was blocking us from entering. read more