Great hang out even if you don't drink though they prefer you do Nice location downtown Great vibe Relaxing and full of people who love wine and music Wine slushies are yummy read more

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Mantra is a great wine tasting room in downtown Novato. A girlfriend brought me here a few years ago and we've gone back several times to enjoy a glass of bubbles. Their prices are reasonable and their champagne is fantastic. Over the summer I had a wine slushee that was delicious. The atmosphere is cozy. There is plenty of seating and also a few rooms off to the side where you can also sit and enjoy your drink. It's nice to sit outside when the weather is warm. Sometimes there is live music which is a treat. They offer food from Finnegan's which is a couple doors down. The service is always friendly. read more

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Beautiful high ceilings in this former bank provide an elegant ambience. Very welcoming, personal service as soon as you walk in. We chose the Hot spiced mulled wine on this chilly evening. In the hot summer days, they have wine slushes. read more

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While it's true that I wouldn't leave the comforts of my (Ross Valley) home to go get a glass of wine at Mantra it's equally true that their offering is quite enticing if you're in the area. And if they have a live band, as they do quite frequently? Okay, I'll leave my home and head north. Mantra Wines is a great place to experience live music. The high ceilings and roomy space attract a nice crowd. The wine offered (they have beer also) is decent though you might need to try a few samples before settling on one you like. And though they personally sell no food they have an arrangement with their neighbor, Finnegan's, allowing you to have Finnegan's food delivered to you in Mantra. This is a win-win for everyone. I had a vision for what sort of a wine bar I'd find in Novato. Happily, Mantra Wines didn't fit that vision; it was better in all regards. Fun crowd, great music (check their on-line calendar), nice space.. there's not much you won't enjoy here. read more

What a cute little winery location which is located in the heart of downtown Novato. Just with the right sized seating arrangement inside the establishment. When we walked in a man greeted us behind the counter and there are plenty of bottles of wine right by the counter. To the left of us, there's a list of wine by the glass for purchase and sample flights. The wines range from blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, barbera, Cinsault, just to name a few in the reds. there are also sparkling, Cava and rosé. in the whites, there are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. They offer two different flights one at $30 which is tasting of four reds glasses second one is at $15 consisting of three glasses, one which is rosé and the second one is a cuve and also sparkling cava. These are all very tasty, and makes it very difficult to choose which bottles I would take back to my home state. Also live music night fun entertainment. Sweet fun times spent tasting and listening to music at this cute tasting room. I decided to bring back four bottles of wine. Will definitely come back to visit real soon in the future. read more

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We love to come here to relax with a beautiful pink bubbly. I brought my step mom with me one afternoon, and the wait person was so much fun! He joked with us, brought us a beautiful charcuterie board, and told us a few stories about the bar and its patrons. We had a lovely visit, and my step mom was very impressed, which was important. We've been back many times, and we love their wines. read more

My fiancé rented out the Red Room at Mantra for My 60th birthday. We invited 20 friends and enjoyed ourselves very much. The staff at Mantra was great working with us pre-party and organizing with our caterer. The ambience and the furnishings were lovely and comfortable. We even had Mike there the evening of the event to make sure everything went perfect. Thank you Mike, Hillary and Gus at Mantra! And although I did not mention it until now, the wines are great! read more

Mantra Wines - I had the time of my life at Mantra for my 60th birthday! - Wine Bars Near Me - Novato, California

After enjoying Mantra Winery for years, we spent a really lovely early NYE there listening to a great regular, Eric Haley(?), who offered up Contemporary and N'Orleans Jazz. Had dinner brought from Finnegans next door; made some new friends; chatted up Hillary, one of Mantra's friendly and vivacious staff members; and even got some dancing in before the music ended. Be sure to try the Assyrtiko White and the super flavorful beer. Owners Mike and Dez have created a very special place! read more

Mike and his wonderful team that I have met, ; Ryann, Hillary, Katie, and Gustavo are super awesome and welcoming. Delicious big and flavorful cabs and reds, Blanc de Blanc sparkling with small bubbles you usually find in high end name brand champagnes. Looking forward to many more wines I haven't tried. Atmosphere relaxing and comfortable with various seating options and high ceilings. Wine pick up party was lively with music and the lovely voice of Ryann. Plus fresh pizza and snacks! Cozy outdoor seating with hot heat lamps. My new favorite neighborhood winery, better than having to drive to wine country. read more

Mantra Wines - On a Friday night, best treat for a long work week! - Wine Bars Near Me - Novato, California

I have never struggled this much when it comes to giving a rating. If I was basing this on my first 10 minutes-it would get 5 stars. Loved the ambience, and in the beginning our server was super helpful and attentive. Sadly, shortly after 10 minutes is when it all when down hill. She brought us a drink, and walked away. Shortly after that a gentlemen dining alone sat down behind us. She seemed like a giddy teenage girl, and directed all of her attention to him, and none to anyone else. We were there for over an hour she never once came over to us and asked us how things were going. My husband and I didn't even know how to pay as nothing had been communicated to us on how things worked. Thankfully, another person came in, who told us we needed to pay at the counter. I realize that with COVID some places are trying to limit interaction, but we were sitting across from her, so she still could have told us how things worked, and asked if we wanted anything else. Finally when we were paying the lady that happened been helping us initially finally asked how things were. We did feel slightly better about the whole experience when leaving, I almost thought of changing my rating to 4 stars, but given that we felt ignored for over an hour, I am sticking with the 3 star rating. read more

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Such a fun place ! Live music was great ! Our group got our own little room and we had so much fun sipping drinks and listening to music! read more

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What a lovely place! I took my parents here on a Friday night while I was in town visiting. A great band was playing. The wine is really great! Some Interesting varietals you don't often see in California wine. Love the artwork on the labels. Great service. Staff is knowledgeable and nice. Food from next door was easy and tasty. Cheese plate was great. Will definitely be back. read more

I always enjoy myself at Mantra. The music is always great. The wine selection is incredibly enticing. Seating is conducive to socializing or you can get up and dance. There is shuffle board and plenty of board games. I love the Australian (?) themed decor. Definitely a friendly vibe. read more

If you are ever looking for a relaxing and elegant environment with cool music and great service, Mantra Wines is where you want to go. Don't miss the wine slushies or Hayden's top level service! read more

Great spot for a small, casual gathering with clients. Hilary was great to work with even after we had to change the date. She made us feel right at home. Cozy side rooms, fun artwork, solid wines and comfortable vibe. Ability to bring in our own snacks. Perfect for business conversation while winding down with a glass of vino. read more

Met Mike, the owner of this wine in Costco Concord. Great looking label, good price and I bought a few from him due to his great personality. read more

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Mantra will make you happy while you are in old Town Novato as a local or visitor who needs a break from the daily grind. A truly special place with gorgeous art work and furnished with reclaimed refashioned decor. But the uniquely crafted wines from their vineyards in Healdsburg are the real deal. Whether you enjoy whites or my favorite reds like skirt chaser or pshyco you will enjoy the blends and ambience. Live music dstes, patio seating and party rooms complete the scene for having a good time with friends. Nice selection of appetizers can be ordered and delivered to you as well from their neighbor Finnegans. Salud! read more

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Zero stars. My wife and I walked into Mantra, hoping for a nice tasting and then a glass of wine. It was a Saturday night, 40 min before closing time and we had the whole place to ourselves. "We would like to take a tasting flight and find a flavor we enjoy so we can sit and relax in the neat layout of the tasting room." The hostess was kind but knew absolutely nothing about the wines, so there were no stories or fun banter, at all. We decided we loved their Sauvignon Blanc and liked their cab. After the tasting I asked for 2 bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and one bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as 2 glasses of Sauvignon Blanc to drink now. She stated that that was great and would be right back. I long while later she informed us that they were out of Sauvignon Blanc but that they had an open bottle of it and could sell that. I let her know how upset I was as I loved the wine and she charged me for the taste, but didn't have a bottle to sell me. I WAS PISSED. We settled on 2 bottles of Mantra Cabernet Sauvignon. I was beside myself when the bill came back to me, 2 bottles of cab and two wine tastings from an unknown wine bar in downtown Novato $137.84. Needless to say, we won't be back and we certainly will never recommend this establishment. read more

We hosted a retirement party for a colleague and could not have chosen a better venue. Not only is the staff helpful, friendly and attentive, but their wine is absolutely delicious. Their menu caters to everyone's different tastes. The vibe is posh-eclectic comfort. Drenched in natural light and plenty of room to mingle and comfortable seating throughout. We just so happened to have the event on Open-mic night and the entertainment was a welcomed surprise. A great place for a get-together or an intimate one-on-one meeting. We will definitely be back. read more

We hosted our holiday party at Mantra Wines and it was so much fun! In case you haven't been yet, Mantra a beautiful wine bar with an open living room vibe that allows people to mingle and move around with ease. Go check it out, they have great wines, offer live music on some evenings, everyone who works there is very happy. Hilary and Denise, working with you was basically enjoying a fun evening at a very cool wine bar! Thank you for all your help. read more

Inside with fantastic wine but no service. Been here two hours and not once, did anybody ask if we needed anything. Every bottle we ordered we had to walk up front and order from the counter. So, final review: Good wine, no service. read more

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Great wines, service and atmosphere. Love coming here. Happy they have beer now too!!

Great wine and a couple craft beers that are really good. The live music is a must. We were also able to order food from next door and have it delivered. All around great atmosphere! read more

Mantra Wines is delightful. The downtown location is great and the space exceeded our expectations. Don't let the online photos fool you, it's not a cavernous space devoid of any personality. It's actually quite cozy, and there are many comfortable seating areas set apart perfect for small groups. There are also two very private areas for larger groups. It was a pleasant atmosphere; we brought our dog, and everyone who came through the door stopped to pet her and say hello. Not pretentious at all. Ok, and now the most important part: The wine. We found all of the various Cabs to be really solid. In particular, I also really enjoyed the 2014 Mantra Old Vines Zinfandel Reserve. At their price point, we found all of the wines competitive with any other you will find in Sonoma. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable - they took the time to listen to what we enjoyed and had some great suggestions. Well done, Mantra Wines. read more

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Have never went in here before despite living in Novato for a while. Really nice staff! Comfy & nicely decorated place with a DELICIOUS wine slushy (great for a smokey, humid day). read more

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I absolutely love this place! Whether I come in with friends or am hanging out solo, it's a great time! The whites are absolutely divine (I'm not a red wine kind of gal) and I have certainly drink my share of each of them... but the sparkling is my go-to. The staff is lovely! Decor is intriguing... and atmosphere is perfect for just... chillaxing read more

Mantra Wines - Awesome wine, great people, live music, in the lovely downtown Novato! - Wine Bars Near Me - Novato, California

Cute venue that is warm, inviting, and cozy. The staff who work there are very nice. Wine is OK, not my favorite. Food, like the charcuterie platter, comes from Finnegan's next door. What a cool gig! It would be appreciated if the staff paid better attention to people drinking (the party I was with was accumulating a lot of empty wine glasses on the table, cramping our space), and provided a more efficient upkeep of the facilities (the bathroom was out of toilet seat covers and toilet paper). Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but not completely opposed to the idea of returning. read more

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TEN STARS. This nicely decortated wine boutique is a perfect place to join friends , chat , gossip , people-watch etc. (Stationed right in downtown of Novato, CA ). The husband and wife team were so kind and their business shows that they truly have passion for what they do. One of a kind art-work, hand-made wood tables, wine with artwork, and retro / modern style furnishings.. I'd return here any day of the week. In fact, I'm going to visit Novato, CA from Los Angeles with the sole purpose of returning to this spot. Thanks for the nice chat and the grest experience. Your kindness was so very much appreciated and the wine and wine opener was lovely. Chris read more

I came here with a girlfriend the other night, and had a great evening! You can taste or get a bottle of wine and they serve food from Finnegan's next-door. They have a cool ambience with a mixture of tables and couches. Would definitely come again! read more

Our new Wine Tasting room in Novato is Devine! It's located right in the Old Town section of Grant & Machin Avenues. It has the nicest atmosphere, with many different areas to choose from. The first time we visited, the staff told us to go ahead and seat ourselves, they would come to us - nice! A gentleman soon came over, one of the owners, Mike Kuimelis. The wines are all exceptional, it's hard to pick a favorite. The price for a tasting is very reasonable, $10 for tasting of four, with generous pours. There are other options as well. We asked Mike about the beautiful wood tables and accent pieces, he said he made them himself! He was always checking on us, it was lovely. They serve Charcuterie and tasty dishes, that complement the wines. The Charcuterie had very generous portions, as well. It's already a local favorite, you'll run into your friends. read more

Very nice ambiance and top notch wine collection. We were visiting the town, this was a great choice we made. You can order food from the vendor that's right next to them. Their baby back ribs was delicious. read more

Nice ambience with good wine selection, including a selection of "froses" which are essentially wine slushies. The staff did not seem as knowledgable about the wines they had, so we did not stay long. They have some semi-private sitting areas, which reminds me a little of bottle services. Apparently you can reserve them if you have a party of 10+ or smaller. read more

Good wine at an exceptional price point. The art on the wall is intellectually orgasmic. The private tasting rooms are furnished with mindful detail. I love this place. Come check it out for yourself. Cheers read more

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Zero customer service. We walked in here after a hike around the middle of the day Saturday to sit down for some wine. Bar tender was chatting with two ladies sitting at the counter. After standing for two minutes in front of her in full view-- with zero acknowledgment of our presence -- we walked out. My suggestion: if you want to get profiled or disrespected, swing on by Mantra Wines. If you want customer service go anywhere else on Grant Ave. No other restaurant had trouble seating us right away. read more

Vince & Stacy, Marin's Finest Real Estate, hosted their Client Holiday Appreciation Party here, with tremendous success. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful, intimate atmosphere and great wines. We highly recommend Mantra as a go-to place to relax at day's end, hidden in plain sight on Grant Avenue, in Old Town Novato. Find them online and check the schedule for upcoming live music and other fun events featuring local musicians. read more

Mantra Wines - Our company, Marin's Finest, hosted our Client Holiday Party here. It was amazing! - Wine Bars Near Me - Novato, California

This is a really nice place to go on a Saturday night to listen to some music and sip some wine! I had always wanted to try this wine bar and we got our opportunity a couple weeks ago when our Philadelphia Eagles were set to play the Super Bowl the next day and our nerves were shot. After eating dinner at another restaurant, we walked down to this wine bar and sat down in a very festively decorated room. I love the vibe in here. They had a one-man band and he was excellent, singing everything from Tom Petty to the Rolling Stones to the Beatles. Absolutely beautiful artwork was on the walls. Though the prices were a little high for Novato, don't let that deter you. They get really busy and they may not pay as much attention to you as you expect, but this is small business and I am happy to patronize it. Can't wait to join the wine club! read more

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I have been a member at Mantra wine tasting room for 2 years and I am a Big fan. The wines are delicious, staff is awesome , friendly and knowledgeable. This is a true Novato Gem! Even during these very difficult times we are living in Mantra is there with take out ! How great is that Yummy wine to go. I hope we all get out and help support our local businesses during this difficult times and in this reward yourself with some delicious wines read more

One of the best things to open in Downtown Novato in the past few years. Great outdoor patio that is nicely decorated and includes outdoor heaters and umbrellas. The wine is excellent and includes; red, white, sparkling, and wine slurpies for hot days. They have wine bar style small plates provided by the restaurant next door. I really appreciated that during the serious covid lockdown when everything was closed they put up their red outdoor umbrellas and reminded me of the good times, made the town look alive, and put a smile on my face, very classy. read more

Five stars . This place is a fantastic location to walk to downtown. The wine is top notch. The set up is also very well done with indoor cozy seating and also outdoor patio. Overall great tasting room, read more

Mantra winery jumpstarted Novato downtown nightlife. Mantra provides a location for the community to meet and greet. I'm pleasantly surprised to see the community embracing Mantra tasting room. The wine is good the location great. I like the cozy corners for conversation and community tables. It's great the location has a reciprocal relationship with the bar next door. It makes it easy for Mantra customers to order off the bar's menu. The owners accommodate the community and hold the space for community events. I'm a fan of Mantra Wines read more