Can't say enough good things about Hart & Cru. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and SO knowledgeable. You will not be disappointed by the cheeseboard offerings!! Of course, they offer a nice assortment and selection of wines, although I do wish more were offered by the glass and not just the bottle. read more

Hart & Cru - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Gorgeous space with efficient service . They do take reservations as well. The loft designed wine bar has many options . It's indoor seating and small bites . This place has been here 4 years , and it's never crossed my path . You can have wine by the glass or the bottle . Glad I stumbled across it this evening . Perfect for date night . read more

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Everything about this place is magic. Great wine, great food, great staff. Don't miss this spot

My fav wine bar in the city. Super approachable, but also feels upscale, and honestly feels like I am in a different city when I'm inside. The music is always fire and most importantly, the wine is always good. The staff always has great recommendations and keeps me comfortable trying new wines here. I need to come back and try the small bites, I saw them bringing some food out and it looked good! read more

Hart & Cru - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wow, stepped into a portal to another place at Hart and Cru. Amazing vibe, great music, unfusay and cozy. Plus great wines! I let the server pick for me and had 3 wonderful glasses of wine including a sparkling dry Riesling that was outstanding. They have limited food but the nuts and olives were a nice addition to our happy hour. They also have nonalcoholic options, be sure to ask. The one that my friend tried tasted just like the real thing. Definitely worth stopping in to be transported to a European wine bar. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Stopped in for a solo glass of wine before heading to a concert. This is a very welcoming space with down to earth wine lovers who provide top notch service and energy. I enjoyed my weight in delicious cheese and bread and savored my glass of Nebbiolo until the last drop. I could have stayed for another hour but I had a show to catch thank you Hart & Cru for treating me right. I'll be back next time. read more

Hart & Cru - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I stopped in here because Braxton was closed and saw they had wine. As a self-proclaimed wino, I was intrigued by the concept of a European style wine bar. What I found was one of the most delectable and incredible wine bars with some of the best wine I have ever tasted. If money was not an option, I probably would have drank one of the entire selection. I got a chance to sit and chat with some of the regulars who said that the incredible service was just everyday for them - this place really is amazing. I went back again with a reservation and got an incredible seat and even better wine suggestions - I didn't even think that was possible! I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves wine, great service and a complete gem of a place in OTR that is off the main drag. read more

Not really for casual the wine consumer. I love a good Cabernet and this was not on the menu. The server was delightful and was able to suggest something similar. Just comparing to other wine bars/bottles shops, the variety wasn't really there for me with the glass offerings. They did have several different bottle only options, I'm never interested in getting an entire bottle when I'm out for wine so that did not appeal to me. If based on ambiance and vibe, I would give 5 stars, the place is aesthetically pleasing to the eye but not sure I'd return with so many wine options in Cincy now. read more

Kevin Hart, seasoned Sommelier has taken his passion for great wine and opened up a shop in the heart of the Pendleton neighborhood in Cincinnati where you feel like you're enjoying your friend's favorite wines right in their kitchen as you sit at the long table which makes up the heart of Hart & Cru's new storefront. This past Sunday I attended Sunday School curated class on Spanish wines, where there were only 14 of us learning from the best, Kevin and his team, Brittany and Peter what a wonderful time it was learning about 8 unique wine producers in Spain. They provided a detailed map with the cities and regions as well as a tasting booklet with the wines listed in order, key tasting notes, Spanish regional details and I'm ready to jet off to Spain to visit the wineries in person, so until then stop by Hart & Cru for an incredible worldly wine experience right in Cincinnati. read more

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Hands down my favorite wine bar in Cincinnati! The wine selection is vast and there is a bottle and/or glass for everyone here. I especially enjoy coming to Hart & Cru as it specializes in international wines and I am always trying something unique/new. The service is excellent. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and provides a perfect wine pairing for whatever I am in the mood for that day. Lastly, the space is cozy and beautiful. It provides a comforting feeling while drinking and/or eating. 11/10 - whenever a guest is visiting me in Cincinnati, I always take them to Hart & Cru. read more

I absolutely adored this place and can't wait to visit on my next trip to Cincinnati. A great location, with charming seating outside, and warmly lit, it was a great place to have a glass (okay, I had two glasses...) of wine on a chilly fall night. Outside heaters really helped! I had a great Bandol rosé (my absolute favorite kind of rosé, more gastronomic than poolside) followed by a glass of Crozes Hermitage by the famous, and recently departed, Alain Graillot. Any place that has Graillot by the glass gets an A+ from me. I had a small dish of olives and they were perfect with the rosé. The glassware was elegant and large, and the server was very knowledgeable and obviously loved talking wine. A curated selection of bottles for sale, I really enjoyed looking around. Highly recommended! read more

Hart & Cru - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fun and interesting vibe. Small and a little cramped. They have seating outside. Service was good . Very good selection of wines . Located near Braxton Brewery in the Pendleton area of downtown Cincinnati. So have heart, go check out the crew and enjoy yourself. read more

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Went to Hart & Cru with friends who felt sure we would really enjoy it and enjoy it we did. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about wines and pairings. It was so impressive! Even tried a new food there for the tasting called caper berries - so delicious which surprised me because I don't like capers. If you let capers grow full-sized, they would be a caper berry. It felt like we were invited to someone's home to try some of their favorite wines because it felt so comfortable and intimate with the size of the place and the warm reception. We could hear ourselves talk and just relax. What's even nicer is that nobody there seemed pretentious at all. We would definitely go back. read more

Great service and attention. Wonderful atmosphere. The moment we walked in to the moment we left was a delightful experience. The wine suggestions were so good based on what we liked. read more

Wow! What a gem we stumbled upon while out and about in Pendleton (adjacent to OTR). Details details,details. That's what makes this small wine and food shop a refreshing and enjoyable experience. Details such as large beautiful clay pots with plants surrounding an outside eating area, elegant stemware and fresh rosemary and olive branches on the tables. Then of course there's the main affair-wine: a large selection with emphasis on European varieties. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. read more

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Great place to try different European wines. It is a pricey adventure but certainly one you can't experience without making an overseas trip! They have lovely accompaniments to go with the wine! read more

Stopped in on a whim before a dinner reservation elsewhere and so glad we did! The place was super busy and we did not have a reservation. The staff was very accommodating and made room so we could have a pre dinner drink. The staff was very knowledgeable about the wine selection and made a great recommendations on a wine I would have never tried. The inside is ADORABLE, cozy, and very clean. Definitely a new favorite spot. read more

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Love, love, love this wine bar. Excellent selections. Very friendly and informed staff. A must visit if you even think you like wine. I visited with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and it was the best choice ever. read more

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Great Customer Service! It's a cute intimate spots with a date or good girlfriends. Cheers to finding a really cute wine spot in OTR. We've been tasting some really good wines that are not sold at your local grocery stores or even your local restaurants. if you get an opportunity, this is a must see and taste, especially if you are a wine connoisseur read more

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Best wine shop in Cincinnati! Service is impeccable & they always make great recommendations. read more

Hart & Cru - Wine Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A nice little wine bar right in the heart of OTR / Pendleton area. Came in on a Friday afternoon and were able to snag a table right out front. They have the street blocked off and have about 6-8 tables outside. The inside is extremely small, so I'd recommend coming on a nice sunny day! There was so much wine to choose from. Our server gave us quite a few recommendations. Prices are typical for OTR. Not too crazy expensive. We wanted to try some Rose, but they only had a few by the glass options. The evening before they had a Rose event, so they had a few bottles still left open we were able to try. The Rose was great! A perfect blend of dry but yet extremely smooth. She mentioned that just because it says they don't have it by the glass, to still make sure and ask. They have a small menu for light bites as well. Looking forward to trying those during my next visit. read more

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Amazing! This is a new favorite for wine and dining. The wine list is amazing, of course: that's the specialty, and Kevin Hart has the qualifications. Glassware is glassware, but even this little detail was great: I loved the glasses, and they added to the experience of trying the wine. They were large and stable without feeling heavy. Now, the food was unexpectedly great. We mainly came because we wanted a snack plus drinks after being a little disappointed with our previous stop that evening. The food was awesome! I love the selection of canned seafood - I know that sounds absurd, but it was unbelievable. We had the dorade and lamb shank. Both were excellent. To be honest, I've never had lamb shank with such an interesting combination of seasonings. With all that, our server modestly explained they mostly get things from Avril Bleh and heat them up. Fine and well, but you guys should take credit for how wonderful what you're serving really is. The layout is beautiful. This spot used to be Urbana Cafe, which moved across the street to offer more space (and is also a favorite of mine). We sat on the balcony upstairs. What a great experience. I like the way they just leave a large long table in the middle. It felt social without necessarily feeling like it was "a party." The massive wall of wine is of course quite impressive. I appreciate so much that they are explicit about their priorities. read more

Enter and you will be transported to another place. Hart & Cru offers something extremely unique as you walk through their doors and you leave Cincinnati and enter (insert anywhere in the world). The space and the people are very warm and inviting. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and treats you like you are family. If you are new to wine or have an experienced palate you will find something here and they will help you navigate the menu/offerings. Even though food is not the focus you can easily come here for a meal! The food is wonderful and compliments the wines perfectly. It is hard to describe in a review, go check it out for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Cheers! read more

Great wine, service. Approachable. Honestly one of my more enjoyable evenings tasting wine!!

The customer service was fantastic. Brittany walked us through the menu and was extremely knowledgeable about the wines. We appreciated her friendly banter and found the interior of this bottle shop to be both relaxing and charming. While the food was delicious (meatballs and olive appetizers) the portion size was a little small for the cost. We will certainly be back for a special evening in the future. read more

This is hands down one of the most defining places in Cincinnati, and that's coming from someone who has lived here for their entire life. Every single employee is humble despite being incredibly, deeply knowledgeable, the food is spectacular, the wine is impeccably chosen, the space is lively yet also cozy, the music is good enough that I find myself googling what song is playing so I can add it to my own playlists - Hart & Cru does not miss. I've experienced nothing less than perfection each time I've gone, and am already planning to take several more people there to show what they have to offer. I've never written a Yelp review before, but this place is genuinely THAT GOOD (and then some). A million stars and more. read more

First thing I should just get out of the way is that Hart & Cru is perfect. I'm a pretty imaginative guy, and I love food & wine, so I can typically come up with a few ideas of how a place could be better...at least to me. But not so with Hart & Cru. The wine selection is perfect. The waitstaff was perfect. The vinyl-powered music system is perfect. The communal table is perfect. The wine glasses are perfect. Heck, even the lamps on the table are perfect. Their vision and attention to detail is incredible, and made for a truly wonderful wine experience. And if you didn't catch it from the beginning of the review: It was perfect. read more

I think the atmosphere and concept are terrific but I value great service. I walked in to purchase a few bottles,someone came over to help me. We talked about a few options and I made a selection she said okay great and walked off I assumed she was going to ring me up but instead she started cleaning glasses. I sat there for a few minutes but finally I decided to leave I didn't feel like my time was valued I understand they have other customers but I think I could have swiped my card and grabbed the bottles off the shelf before she started dishes. I left unsatisfied read more

Loved the atmosphere of the spot, it was super cute and intimate. Nice for a date or girls night. The staff was amazing and answered all my questions about the menu!! I will be back for sure :) read more