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Happy hour specials

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WOW Wednesday = a flight of wine + a charcuterie board
Claire M.

A cozy spot w/ all of the wine you could ever need... My friends and I booked a reservation for their WOW Wednesday where you get a private tasting of 4 wines paired with a charcuterie board. It was the perfect setting for a chill, social evening. We talked w/ the bartender a bit and got to try some really good wine from around the world. They have live music and open mic nights, etc + they have a cute little patio out back. Very cozy atmosphere - I'll be back!

Kathleen C.

Great wine, wonderful atmosphere, awesome service. My husband and I sat in here for hours with wine and a cheese board because we didn't want to leave. The vinyl records were great to sit and listen to. Truly a hidden gem in Chattanooga

Window seat + a lovely glass of Lambrusco
Madison P.

The perfect nook downtown to relax with a glass of wine. Great bartender and great service! This is a go-to spot if you're looking to peacefully unwind, have a chill night out with others, or even enjoy a book.

Cool place!!!!
Cheri B.

What a TRUE FIND this place is!! Pouring rain before a concert at Soldiers & Sailors, we were running by to find a place for a snack ... looked in the windows.... J Mac's ... we went right in!!! THIS is the coolest place! 5***** Ambiance! The bar has record albums and a turntable... Love it!! The music is great!! Eclectic little private seating areas with sofas and chairs. The owner is awesome. Lovely wine collection and charcuterie boards filled with goodies to please everyone.

Shugga Shugga and JMac's
Or C.

Stopped in for a glass of wine after dinner. Was pleasantly surprised to find fresh truffles from Downtown Dough, which were perfectly paired with a nice Spanish wine. They both were quite a hit! We loved the non-pretentious feel of JMac's. So many times, while traveling we encounter wine snobbery, but not here. The workers are extremely knowledgeable in wine and can direct you to something to please your palette. Looking forward to returning and trying a cheese and charcuterie board.

Great ambiance
Cortlandt H.

This bar is a great find! The wine selection is eclectic and delicious. We did not try anything that we didn't like and found some new favorites. The bartender is very knowledgeable and friendly; he was able to recommend choices for flights and tell us a bit about each wine. By the end of the night he knew enough about our taste preferences to make some spot on recommendations for glasses. The atmosphere is fantastic. There is a lot of space to spread out and socially distance while spending time with friends. There are many couches and comfortable chairs and the outdoor patio is very inviting. We will absolutely be back next time we are in Chattanooga.

WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO BRING SOME VINYL AND CHILL-OUT TO SOME GREAT CLASSICS!
Gregory Edmundt V.

If you're in Chattanooga this is definitely a must visit "wine destination spot". JMAC has a well thought out, non-commercial, fairly priced and extensive per pour wine list. Their charcuterie plate selections are amazing to pair-up with these wines. This was a nice surprise to find! Most wine bars seem to be carbon copies of each-other with run-of-the-mill big name producers, typical varitals, "going through motions" wait staff and the ever tired Spotify "cafe jazz" live-streams....NOT HERE! Atop the extensive wine list, the staff are engaging, well versed with these wines and are there to help educate you in the process. Its a fun open environment where you can actually learn about wines while you drink them, kinda like a free wine class with every glass poured. Too the decor is really fun! The bar is full of functional Mid Century Modern pieces which give it that cool, edgy retro "Rat Pack" vibe with all sorts of classic Sinatra, Big Band, Blues music in the background along with an old school turntable and vinyl thats played. So Its like you stepped back in time here. The vibe here is great! Not too "sceny" all different age groups with both locals and visitors. IN SUM Whether you're a local or visiting, this isn't just a wine bar its a destination place.

The ambiance was amazing and the owner had amazing recommendations! Would definitely come back here often and would also like to try their other nights!

Just a great place to hang out
Craig L.

Our date night perfect spot. Walking in the door the weeks stress drops away. Everything about this place makes me happy. We really enjoy the chefs choice charcuterie platter. The music, the location, the vibe and the people are all just spot on. The wine list is excellent, the cheese selections are awesome and I heard tonight they are adding oysters to the menu next week. An intimate yet very social experience that feels like a snapshot from the past. Every time we come here we meet wonderful people. Cannot recommend this spot any more highly. So glad JMacs exists in Chattanooga.

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Kelly L.

This place is amazing! Definitely recommend stopping here for some glasses of wine and charcuterie. We went in and the staff were able to recommend wines to try which were all great. Definitely make it a stop - and they can recommend anything to do in the city!!

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5 years ago

Great venue. Comfortable intimate seating areas. Great wine selections. We shared the Charcuterie board. Four meats and six cheeses

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This place is a must!! The beautiful mcm decor, intimate seating,wine and staff were all wonderful!! Can't wait to go back.

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Great place to gather with friends & meet people. Welcoming & friendly atmosphere. AMAZING wine selections & bites. Highly recommend.

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Customer service is exceptional. Great place to sit and enjoy visiting with friends over a glass of wine.

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Intimate, classy but relaxed atmosphere. The owner is very friendly and knows wine! Fantastic charcuterie boards!

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Awesome wine bar. Great selection and service. John and Ryan are great and both very knowledgeable.

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Classy and comfortable. Fantastic selections. Run by a true sommelier. THE place in Chattanooga for wines. Unique beers and liquors also.

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John M.

Thank you Susan. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers, JMac

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JMac's - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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