I stayed a few blocks away for two weeks at Christmas and almost every night I walked by Lelabar. It looked so inviting that I made a note to go back once I had the chance. I returned on a recent Friday night at happy hour. The half-filled bar of the holidays was teeming with people meeting up for drinks and small plates. Even full, I loved the warm atmosphere and setting. I ordered a glass of wine and the cheese plate. It was crowded and the bartender was busy, so it took a while for him to get back to me. He acknowledged my extended wait with a hearty pour and a graceful apology. The wine was a nice, medium-bodied red and the cheese plate was exceptional. The brie was super creamy and was served with crusty bread. A harder cheese was also on the plate along with a fig spread. For the price, the plate was quite full - and filling! I would definitely go back to Lelabar. Next time, I'd meet a friend earlier to make sure we'd get a seat at the bar. read more

I don't know how I haven't Yelped about Lelabar yet, as it is by far one of my most favorite, if not favorite, wine bars in the city. The wine selection is incredible, a great selection by the glass as well as by bottle. Better yet, they will let you try wines and will open any bottle as long as two or more glasses are purchased. The cheese and meats are equally as good as the wine, and perfectly paired with great recommendations from the staff! The sommeliers are always on point, so knowledgeable and eager to recommend a wine that you will fall in love with. Very friendly, always up for conversation, and it is clear that they work very hard to please their guests! And the atmosphere is great - one circular bar with some chairs against the wall. Perfect for a date, or meeting up with some friends before or after a night out. I've been here countless times, and will continue to come back and recommend Lelabar to my friends!! read more

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Great wine bar + a good go-to W. Village spot. I love that the entire bar is circular and the way it is designed there is no clutter (the bar computer rolls inside the bar, the wine glasses are integrated into a hanging light system above). There always seems to be a nice crowd of people here, even on the weekends you can usually score a seat and the vibe is cozy. The staff is always nice and pretty efficient. They also serve food, I've never tried but it always smells & looks good. The menu is small, but looks to be well edited with tons of good choices. read more

I loooove lelabar. They have such a great happy hour deal here, and such a warm, beautiful space. I've been here several times with friends and have never had a bad experience. It doesn't get TOO crazy during weekdays and I've never had to wait for a spot at the bar or the back table area (granted, I've rarely come with more than 2-3 people). I've had many of their cheeses, the truffle toast, and a few paninis, and have never been disappointed. Everything is excellent and pairs really well with their wines. Service is also great and attentive. This is a perfect spot for a low-key meet up with friends or for date night. Highly recommend. read more

ORDER THE TRUFFLED POLENTA! Sierra V. and I couldn't believe the glory that was in our mouth. The truffled polenta was perfectly creamy, slightly sweet, and has this hint of saltiness from the mushroom shavings and truffle oil. OMG - just order it and be merry. On top of the fabulous polenta, we ordered three savory, tender meats: Romanian salami, Coppa, and Croatian sausage. Yum, yum, yum!!!!! The waitress was super nice, first in recommending the bottle of wine and second in allowing us to have the happy hour bottle of wine at the happy hour price ... even though my dining partner was a little late pushing us past the 7:30 mark. The boy behind the counter on the other hand was a bit off - he didn't seem to want to be helpful and was kind of slow bringing water, food, etc. That said, our food and service experience was great. The atmosphere was warm and friendly - love the giant oval bar and live jazz music. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Consistently good service, good good and apps with solid quality. Quality is expressed in Everything they do. Wine, flights are great to start a night and mix and match cheese and meat Small crowds never obnoxiously noisy. The oval bar is inviting and the plaster in wed and sat are a steal (now 1.50) but worth it. Enjoy read more

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I trekked all the way down here from the UES in freezing 20 degree NYC weather. The trains weren't working right, it was too cold, I was fatigued from work, and realized I was underdressed for this kind of weather. Then I got here and forgot about it all. Cozy, dim, relaxing. Great for private conversations. Wonderful for kicking back after work and chilling with a friend or two. Red wine, white wine, fresh oysters for $1 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I would come here everyday if it wasn't so far away from me. And if I could remember exactly how to get here... read more

We came for the oyster happy hour and stayed for the rest of the food and wine. Adam prepared the food right behind the bar, and it is all super creative. This guy belongs in a top Manhattan kitchen for sure. Definitely try the truffle toast and the burrata - both amazing creations. The wine list is extensive, and the staff super attentive. This is a new favorite for sure read more

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I came for the happy hour $1 oysters, which were only ok. They weren't well shucked, and the plate didn't have any ice on it to keep the oysters cool. even though the bar wasn't too busy, it still took us at least 15 minutes before we got our dozen. The bar itself was good for a quick glass of wine after work, and i dont know of any other spot in w vill with this kind of deal. It's a narrow space around a wraparound bar, so won't fit groups comfortably, but there's good people watching. read more

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Great spot for cocktails during COVID times. On Sunday evenings, they host a fun special wine deal where guests guess the appellation and grape of a mystery pour. So much fun! read more

After making a meal out of all the desserts at the Yelp Snow Ball, we decided that we needed something a little salty and savory to offset it. As I frantically scrolled through my Yelp app, I remembered that Lelabar was nearby (read 5 minute cab ride away). I also remembered that we had purchased the Yelp deal months back. "Excellent" I thought as I tented my fingers....so we high tailed out of there! We wandered in around 8pm. The bar itself was pretty packed, as well as the seats around the perimeter, but we managed to score 2 seats at the bar. The bartender/server greeted us with a warm hello. "We'll do the 3 cheese 3 meats combo por favor!" - I exclaimed enthusiastically. We enjoyed our glasses of Riesling while we waited. Within 10 minutes, our food arrived with a myriad of accoutrements and crusty bread. For meats, we ordered the goose liver/pork pate, wild boar salami and the stand out, the rabbit terrine. Cheeses consisted of Adeleger, Cremont and Pecorino Tartufello. Everything was delicious, and certainly satisfied the craving. Service was more than friendly accommodating. With the Yelp deal, our bill came to roughly $50...sweet! I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you were in the neighborhood. :) read more

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Fantastic wine bar in West Village - quaint, cosy, dark, unpretentious. You can order glasses from the entire list of bottles, as long as you get two glasses. Their inventory management must be a nightmare - but kudos! Wine list is extensive with a pretty diverse range - they were missing some Argentinian and Chilean reds but aside from that the range is fantastic. Setting is a nice oval bar perfect for people watching, and you don't have to strain and wave vigorously to get the attention of waitstaff. The place can get loud though, so you would have to come during odd hours to get that perfect cosy snug whispering ambience with your hot Tinder date. They have small bites available too - nothing to shout about, but they suffice as nice wine padding for the stomach. read more

If you live in the city then this could be your spot for a drink after a long work day...yes work day not a week day. This place is cozy and offers a huge variety of wines from multiple locations. They don't offer much food besides cheeses, olives, bread and jams and other small bites. On Wednesdays and Saturdays they have delicious $1 oysters. What's even better is that it is only a few blocks from the water which can be a romantic date spot. If you love wine and looking for a cozy and friendly spot then try Lelabar. read more

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This is a great little wine bar in the area. They also offer some small places. Their are seats around the bar, and a few seats on the side. Tons of wine choices and options to pick from. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. This is one of my favorite spots in the city, this place is a great date spot, and never gets to quiet. They have an extensive wine list as well. read more

One of my new favorite spots in the city. This wine bar is a few blocks from my office and I'm sad that only just found out about it! In short, an excellent wine bar, with a huge selection of wines, with some snacks including sandwiches, charcuteries and cheeses. The spot is on the pricier side, but I think its worth it for the quality and the experience. The servers are also very knowledgae about the food and the wine, and provided fantastic recommendations. Apart from the food and drink, the other best part of this wine bar is the ambiance. The space is on the smaller side and I wouldn't recommend it for a larger group, but its a good date spot given its intimate environment. They also have a great happy hour deal from 5-7:30pm with discounts on a selection of wine, charcuterie and cheeses. Don't skip out on this West Village gem. read more

This is a wonderful wine bar option in the West Village. Enjoyed happy hour here with good deals, nice atmosphere and delicious South African wine. Even on a Tuesday, nearly every seat at the round table was taken. Would love to return! read more

Came here for happy hour. A bottle of wine for $28, I'm in! The interior is dark and intimate, don't really recommend for large groups. I'm not sure how to describe the seating but it's basically a circular bar table with the people serving you in the middle. Menu is wines and some food items. My friends and I also had the cheese platters which I think you can pick and choose what you want on it. Also comes with frackers and fruit spread. This was really great to pair with the wines that my friends and I ordered. Anyway, it's a nice place to have some wine and cheese without scraping out a fortune in your wallet. Location is convenient to get to and I will be back! read more

Great selection of wines, good food, great ambiance, nice background music, not too crowded, but not empty either. We walked in on a cold Saturday evening, around 6pm and few seats at the bar were still available, but around 7.30pm people started coming in, so this place probably filled up after 8pm. We had to catch a movie so stayed only about 1.5 hour, which I honestly would've stayed more. They got nice happy hour deal and cool bartenders that are very quick and attentive. Good spot for a date or a chill night out with friends. I definitely would come back. read more

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Such a cute wine bar. It's very small, but I really like that. They have a great happy hour! I've only been for wine, never food. The one time, the female bartender was super super nice and when sparked up a conversation with us. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a kind of intimidate atmosphere with great wine choices! read more

Hate giving such a great review because I don't want more people discovering this place but what a cute place. Had the best time and the staff is A+++ Not for groups or if you're looking for raucous. But certainly the place for great wine, atmosphere and small bites which is my jam. Stay cool Lelabar and save me the spot in front of the window! read more

Hands down my favorite wine bar in the city. When you want to feel #badandbougie because you're offclicially over the fuckboy who has been playing you, you come here by yourself, with a bestie, or a hot tinder date and you get yourself a nice glass of Gewutraminer with a beautiful charcuterie spread with some truffle bread that has some sprinkled cheese and you own the place. read more

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Went here with a Groupon. The place was packed because of happy hour. After about 15-20 minutes of waiting, my husband and I got a spot. We got a board with 2 kinds of meat and 2 kinds of cheese and red wine. Nice ambience and worth the Groupon. Just make sure to come before or after happy hour if you want to get a good spot at the bar. read more

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I always have a lovely time here. This atmosphere feels intimate and it's great for drinks with friends or for a date. Nice selection of wines with some snacks (mostly cheese and charcuterie). Service has always been good and they have a good outdoor setup as well. I only wish they has a slightly larger selection of snacks available. Highly recommend. read more

What an experience! What a pleasure! What a delight! Amazing ! Food and service were spectacular... especially Thomas at the kitchen he is very passionate and he knows what he is doing. Very personable service and the food, truly indescribable! Thank you for this amazing night LeYLa Wine Bar! We will definitely come back soon again. read more

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Great wine, great cheese (especially at happy hour, and with the homemade apricot jam), nice relaxed vibe, friendly staff! Will certainly be back! read more

Came for happy hour on a week day. Got there at 5 and it was pretty empty but packed by 6. Love that it's just an oval bar in the whole space. Friendly bartenders. Cheese plate was good with good bread. Wine $8 during that happy hour. read more

This place does everything you could ask for from a winebar right. Intimate setting, limited seating (so that it doesn't become an exercise in screaming and leaning), and reasonably priced, well-executed food that actually shares well. And the fact that you can drink any bottle on the list by the glass, so long as you get at least two glasses? Patently ridiculous. The list is easy to navigate (organized geographically, then by varietal, then by price, and while the variety of reds on offer is impressive (Negoska from Greece? Strong.), in my opinion, the whites are where it's at, particularly if you're down with Chenin Blanc from France (and if you aren't, you're probably a scrub). To sweeten the deal even more, there are featured bottles at happy hour for $28, which is often borderline retail price. The greatest positive, however, is likely the staff, who are in a league of their own. Winebars typically hire either the blasé, well-coiffed jagoffs who pour you the wrong wine while staring wistfully at the equally disentranced 'models' at the other end of the bar, or the over-eager, pseudo-wonkish types who refuse to believe that you have no interest in a magnum of Screaming Eagle cabernet. The vintenders here are genuinely attentive, warm-hearted people. They truly love wine, but don't snigger at the less educated or invested. They're happy to answer questions on any level, whether it's their favorite Kabinett on the list, or what goes best with the Gypsy Salami. None of this is to say that they don't have nice hair, of course. They just aren't dead behind the eyes. If you like wine, you owe it to yourself to make a visit. And even if the dude (or lady) you've dragged out here for your requisite bi-monthly date night doesn't like fermented grape juice, they've got some pretty dope beers. (Just get him a Pretty Things "Baby Tree" and enjoy your Paolo Bea in awkward, silent contentment. You're welcome.) read more

Wine and $1 oysters? YES PLEASE! SIGN ME UP! This place is just lovely. The sexy oval communal bar in the center, dim mood lighting for a romantic soothing feel. It does get crowded from around 7:30pm on, but if you are looking for a place for just drinks before or after dinner for just the 2-3 of you, Lelabar is just LOVELY. This place isn't for you to get drunk and rowdy with 6 of your girlfriends. We went at around 5:30pm on a Saturday for their $1 oyster special (which they also do on Wednesdays). AWESOME DEAL. They shuck the oysters in front of you (all the food preparation is done inside that little oval bar. I think we each had a dozen each at least. Yes, we got there early, but we just figured, a little appetizer and wine before we start off our night. The place had only a few people in there at that time, so we had great attention from the bartenders. Wines are fairly pricey per glass (cheapest being a $10 sweet wine, but on average you are going to be spending $14 a glass), but they have a FANTASTIC selection. What a great start to the night (at 5:30pm)... the ending? Let's just say I only remembered the beginning ;) read more

Perfect date spot. Great for setting the mood. The vibe at Lela is dark and sexy, but there's no pretentious attitude. Just come on in after a long day at work, sip some vino and take the edge off. Most of the patrons are there on dates, and most are getting cozy so Lela is doing something right. A great selection of wine, with solid daily happy hour options as well. Wednesday is $1 oyster day (See, all the more reason to plan your date on a Wednesday). The bar itself (and majority of the seating area) is a large oval. Bartenders reside in the middle creating all kinds of delicious snacks in front of you and pouring to your heart's content. A lovely option for the West Village. read more

It's a good thing that Lelabar isn't in my neighborhood because if it was, we'd have a problem. A drinking problem. A cheese problem. A meat problem. An olive problem. Awesome place...Especially for happy hour. Here's the order $28 bottle of (very good) Spanish red $12 "pick three" platter of olives (lemon-y and delicious), cheese (boucheron) and meat (hungarian salami) accompanied with some sliced fresh bread. Everything was delicious, the service was friendly and quick, and we paid $40 for an amazing pre-dinner experience. An amazing bar with out all the snobbery? I'll take it! read more

Lelabar is where I go to spoil myself on 25 dollar glasses of wine, people-watch cute couples, and bask in my tipsy, antisocial glory. But enough about creepy me. This spot is a classy, unpretentious wine bar. And it's full of people of the same kind. You're probably thinking, "You just described every place in the West Village!" But there's something extra relaxing about Lelabar I can't quite put my finger on. The circular bar really allows you to engage with the sommeliers, who, by the way, are awesome. I always leave wanting to learn half as much as they know. I haven't tried too much of the menu but the cheese and meat plates are very good. I was a bit underwhelmed by the house-made pickles but otherwise no complaints. Will clearly be back soon. read more

If I could sum up my experience at Lelabar in one succinct sentence, I would say: The happy hour made me very happy indeed. We ordered 4 bottles of wine off the happy hour menu, 2 being a merlot blend, 1 malbec (which they had to sub in for the merlot blend after they had run out) and a sparkling wine. I know that we were supposed to keep it classy and drink slow-- after all, we were drinking out of wine bottles made out of real glass, not boxes, but the merlot blend was so delicious, I drank it like I was drinking Welch's. We were pretty happy with the 3rd bottle, until our adorable server (who kept our wooden slab always stocked with bread) lightly suggested that we go for another bottle before the happy hour was over. But, all good things must come to an end and I was pretty miserable the next morning. I do need to go back and use my yelp deal since I didn't read the fine print that said it didn't work for happy hour. I felt a little suckered but my wine buzz overpowered my disappointment. read more

What makes a 1st date spot good? * No tv's interfering with the convo * Sommeliers that know when to re-fill your date's glass (social lubrication is always a +) * Music that is only audible if everyone left the bar * Happy hour prices...on an otherwise extensive/expensive wine selection * Cheese, salami and $1 oysters...nothing fried * Being surrounded by hotties, single and on dates...just relaxing and not "peacocking" What makes a 1st date spot hella rad? * Just enough seats so my Katherine Heigl-lookin date sits next to me, comfortably Thanks Lelabar, you close it out like Mariano Rivera (pre-injury) read more

This place is sexy and packed with couples. Come pre-paired. (oh how i love puns) Tried to come here for the $1 oyster happy hour on Wednesday but was told you have to get here early because they sell out fast. Oh well....next time. They have a few interesting beers (it's a wine bar, yes I know) on their menu so a couple were drunk with pate and boar salami both of which were delicious. The pate especially! I would like that smeared all over my body so I can absorb it through all of my pores...Ok, maybe not as tasty that way but the texture was smooth and creamy like La Mer moisturizer. The wine selection was good but not overwhelmingly long and the bartenders (I guess they're sommeliers...) were giving recommendations that sounded pretty good to people who asked. But then again, I pick wines based on labels so what do I know... read more

There aren't too many places I go in New York where I'm already thinking about the next time I can visit again as I'm leaving. With that said, wine bar done right would be an understatement and Lelabar is possibly one of my favorite wine bars in the city now. The interior, albeit dark with minimal decor, has dim lighting and candles that somehow perfectly highlight the oval shaped counter that wraps around the entire bar. This and the seating definitely sets the mood for things like intimate secret sharing with your significant other for the evening while sharing a bottle from their extensive selection of wines. We sat right in front of the food prep area, so we had a chance to see all the various small bites made - things from beet root carpaccio (which was heavenly, by the way), grape cilantro salad and bottarga, just to name a few. They also have a slew of artisanal cheeses and cured meats to choose from. Try their istrianka salami, that with a dollop of apricot jam, paired with mustard seeds and one of the extra creamy cow's cheeses...soo good! read more

3 wines that we tried: Riesling leth Austrian Pinot gris Oregon Vermentino Tuscany all whites, all light with the Riseling being the sweetest (but by far not the sweetest on the menu) The glasses of wine were generous and the staff was very friendly and informative. One suggested some wines that were spot on the moment we tried it. Everything is done at that oval shaped bar and their cheese and meats were ridiculously good. Every single cheese we tried (I believe we tried 4) was great and fit the description on the menu. The bleu cheese paired with their in house pineapple spread was by far the most ethereal. I got to the point where the sprig of rosemary on the cutting board started making it into my mouth because every combination seemed to make sense. (It was delish). We went on a Thursday night it was really loud and friendly atmosphere but one thing that I wouldn't call it is romantic. Sure, after a few glasses of wine the place really becomes something more intimate in my mind because my focus just shifts to the person that I'm with, but the oval bar forces a more communal atmosphere and the exterior seating around the walls offers privacy but also distance from interacting with the bartender. The lighting was also dim which is nice and romantic, but at times it made it pretty difficult to read the menu..of which I think there isn't too many since the bartenders had to play cycle the menu around quite a bit as new people or new wine requests started pouring (ha!) in. All in all this place was really fantastic and date worthy but I don't know if you would propose to your significant other in this particular setting. But if you want to have great glasses of wine in a warm and inviting atmosphere, you've come to the right place. read more

5 stars for the delicious $15 glass of Tempranillo I had here (probably my favorite wine all weekend), which I had to completely guess on because the bartender offerred no advice other than, "we close in fifteen minutes." It's okay, all we wanted was one glass after dinner so we figured we had plenty of time, especially considering there were about 10 people still there at 11:45. The place is pretty tiny, with bar seating for maybe 15 people around its oval shaped bar but it's romantic and intimate, and I can see it as a perfect date spot. Just be sure you or your date knows a thing or two about wine if you get stuck with the same guy we did. read more

This place is fine if you're hard up for a place to go in the West Village. It was quiet and seating was available at midnight on a Saturday night, but the wine was not great for the price point. My husband ordered a glass of the Pinot Noir ($16) and I got a Granacha ($14). The wines were bland. I imagine some of the bottles are good if you want to pay $20 per glass, but Aria has a much better by-the-glass selection at better prices. Also, the bartender kept rushing us to decide when it wasn't even crowded. She should probably drink a glass of wine herself and calm down. read more

Lelabar is pretty much a perfect wine bar that smells like a delicious cheese shop. We were killing some time while waiting for our nearby dinner reservation and happened upon Lelabar. The set up is comfortable and the bartenders were quite knowledgeable about the wine. There is a huge selection. I'm not an advanced wine connoisseur but, really enjoyed the glass of wine that the bartender helped me pick out. We ordered a cheese, I can't remember which one. The description was salty, sweet and savory with a hint of butterscotch and a bit of a crunch. Holy cow this was some delicious cow cheese! The serving was quite generous too. This place isn't cheap, but at the same time I thought it was pretty good value. I certainly plan on coming back. read more

I had heard a rumor that a certain Oregon Pinot Noir was available here. It was the first solo vintage of a winemaker I know in Portland. I had a few hours before a mid-town dinner so I hopped on the E-train and walked across to Hudson and found myself in a cool, calm, just opened wine bar. I explained my mission and very quickly realized that I had been mislead. No Bow and Arrow Pinot by Scott Frank for Bob S. I drowned my sorrows drinking an alternative Pinot, pin(ot)ing for my old home, for an hour with their lovely staff as more and more folks came in. Next time I'm in The City, I'll stop by and have a glass with my new friends at Lelabar. Great spot! Cheers! read more