Absolutely great experience, cannot recommend going when Agnes and Eddie are working enough! The ask Eddie to curate an Eddie Special flight and you cannot go wrong getting recommendations from Agnes (can't wait for the Agnes Specialty Flight one day) made this experience truly incredible. Wish we lived in the area so we could go more, my wife and I had an exceptional time. Also it almost goes without saying but the wine was just fantastic Agnes and Eddie spoke incredibly highly of the McClain family and their ownership. Couldn't recommend checking McClain Cellars out enough!! read more

McClain Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

While visiting Laguna Beach, I went out looking for artist studios and had "find a good wine bar" on my list. I didn't find the studios, but I found this incredible gem instead. Eddie knew the story behind every wine and made the whole experience feel personal and easy. He was welcoming in a way that lets you settle in and enjoy yourself, with great wine, music, and a perfect atmosphere. I ended up joining the wine membership and can't wait for my bottles to arrive. So glad I found McClain Cellars and can't wait to go back. read more

Best winery in Laguna Beach Hands down , they get 10 starts . Wanted to give Eddie a special shout out. If you come here please ask for Eddie and have him hook you up with his Specilaty Eddie flight . He's amazing , and really knows his wines . Jason, Our highest compliment to Eddie. He's the best . read more

I went on Thursday and I have mixed reviews. I love wine and wine bars. This one is cute, close to me, and people are friendly. But I can't get over the limited wine and the quality of it. There's only two white wines you can have by the glass and both are not good white wines. They are also almost $20 a glass. My friend got a red wine and she said it was decent if it's a wine bar, there should be several wines by the glass to try. I get that they want to sell you a bottle so that you drink a bottle while you're there and spend 70 bucks, but we need more options here. read more

This was the most amazing experience! We were celebrating my mom's birthday and wanted to have some nice wine before our dinner reservation. I saw that they had live music so I decided to make a reservation. The gentleman on the bar was very friendly, and took his time recommending what will match with my taste, and OMG that wine was out of this world. It was called "camping on the clouds" it was pretty strong too ! We all had the same and we loved it. Also, their manager Justin came over making sure everything was great. When he found out it was my mom's birthday, he was kind enough to pour her another glass on the house. I could tell everyone here loves what they do and the environment was just so fun and intimate. I will definitely go back to spend more time here next time :) music was really nice too , and free and easy parking read more

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Great experience, eddie's custom flight was one of a kind, and every wine was elevated. I'm definitely coming back. The ambiance and setting was also really soothing and nice. read more

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Eddie was a boss, super fun time hanging either him drinking wine, only downside was he couldn't drink with us. Definitely a must, not your typical wine bar, you will be "wowed" read more

Hey y'all. Don't review much but Eddie is the man. This place is good but Eddie the wine ambassador made it Great!! The convo was amazing! I definitely recommend this place. This guy is going places! Trust me! read more

One of the best wineries in Laguna. Eddie was a great host and a great wine ambassador! You need to check him out, read more

McClain Cellars - Best winery in Laguna. Eddie was a great wine ambassador! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great pours for bang for your buck. Lots of Sangiovese and drier wines which was good with me. Eddie is very personable and knowledgeable. Well recommended to do work during the day. read more

My husband and I enjoyed McClain Cellars black owned, it delivered a relaxed, wine tasting with a great selection of bold, well-crafted wines. The tasting area open and cozy, laid-back vibe, and Agnus was genuinely friendly and knowledgeable without any pretension. Every pour felt intentional, and it's clear there's real passion behind the wine. A must-stop when in Laguna Beach. The only downside was the prices of the wine, we've been all around the world and wine tasting is what we do and we usually buy a couple of bottles from each location. Unfortunately, we didn't this go round. However, we took a club slip and may buy in the future. read more

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Eddie is the most amazing bartender and a must go!!! If you haven't been, it's a must go!!

Justin was so knowledgeable and helpful. Made us feel right at home! We will definitely be back. What a great valentines weekend.

Okay, so I'm not really that much of a wine drinker in general, but my oldest child was turning 30, and this was where she wanted to celebrate her birthday with the family. Cool. We had a party of 10, and had no trouble whatsoever booking a table. We. Had. A. BLAST. Eddie, our experience curator, was a delight. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. None of us had ever been to McClain's before, and he provided a wealth of information. The indoor/outdoor environment felt fresh, and the music playlist was fire. (This may be a bit of a vanity on my part, because 90% of what they played was stuff I also had on my own personal playlists, so kudos for the good taste...) In the end, this was a fantastic outing for our crowd of 10, ages 21 through almost 80, and everybody had an exceptional time; in fact, I feel like I should apologize on our group's behalf for all the raised voices and uncontrolled laughter! We will DEFINITELY be returning! read more

Not impressed with this wine bar. First off, it's got this laid back, hippie vibe. That doesn't really fit with wine bar. At least for me. When I think of wine bar, I think cool, dark and sophisticated maybe? This was none of those things. McClain Cellars is more of a sit outside, under this weird tent and enjoy crappy wine while the flies and nats attack your food kinda vibe. Oh and I forgot, you are sweating. Because it's still 80 degrees outside, even in October (thank you global warming). Maybe if you are an outdoorsy type of person, then you might enjoy this? The chairs suck also. You have to squeeze onto a tiny stool that only fit one butt cheek. And the appetizer-like food options are subpar. I mean we ordered a charcuterie board and that was one of the worst I have ever seen. Basically, just crackers and cheese with some meat. No fruit, no jam, it was not good. The wine was "young" and not aged. The only redeeming quality about this wine bar was the staff. They were very kind and welcoming. I requested ice water since it was hot, and they brought some out. Instead of the room temperature water that they serve. Service was good. read more

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We came here on a Saturday night & they had live music & amazing service! Want to recognize Agnes & Eddie, they were amazing & gave us lots of insight into the different wines. Got some generous pours & amazing service. 10/10 would recommend for any wine lovers visiting Laguna! read more

Agnes & Eddie are the best great service, great atmosphere! Can't wait to come back! Thank you!!

Justin is a consummate gentleman and a pleasure to be around. 5 star hospitality! I love coming here and will always bring my friends. The Darcella wine is exceptional. read more

Very lovely place for a wine tasting! Justin was great and was really fun to talk to! I really highly recommend and revisit again.

Great wine tasting. Great job at explaining! Thank you for your time and service. We will be back!

Eddie was amazing! I got such a stellar experience and the wine was top notch. I highly recommend this place and especially having Eddie as your server. He's an expert! read more

The service and ambiance were amazing but the wine is second to none. I highly recommend visiting and then joining the wine club. I joined day one and never looked back. read more

Perfect Saturday afternoon! Firstly, the vibe in the afternoon is perfect cali laid back and totally relaxing. Even though the tasting room is just at the beginning of the canyon, you can still feel the ocean breeze, and it's very easy walking distance to the digs on forest Ave. I indulged in one of wine flights and the popcorn flight. Even though it's a wine tasting room, I have to insist you try the popcorn- the flavors are fantastic!!!!!! I wish the texture was a bit crispier, but that is a minor point. I had the charity wine flight, of which a portion of the cost goes to a charity. I loved "Kayla's crush" and the single varietal covent garden, which brought back good memories of London . But what I really loved was that this is a family operation, and that permeates throughout the wine, bottle art and names of the wine. My hostesses were impeccably hospitable- Agnes and Kayla. Kayla is the oldest daughter of the owners and a completely joyful young lady. I highly recommend coming for a glass or tasting and enjoying life here read more

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Nice little gem in OC!! Super good wines and customer service. Justin in Laguna beach is the guy!!!!

Justin was super knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. I'd highly recommend this winery

Great wine, service, and vibes! amazing selection of wines. Kayla is awesome. Will def come back! read more

McClain Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We still love this place right down the street we were on the picture on the wall. We joined the wine club way back from Covid days built up quite a balance not getting the wine. Once we tried to cancel with the staff, we were unable to do so. I made several calls with down there in person even spoke to a Manager and Buellton (Laden) because the Laguna Beach voicemail box is always full. Just be careful with credit card to get them because it will be charged without your consent even after you cancel. Very Frustrating. read more

This place is amazing! The service is so good! We had Kayla as our server and she was so kind and knew her wine! I definitely recommend. Good vibes all around! The ambiance is very relaxed and friendly! read more

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Great outdoor location is lively Laguna Beach to try some great local wines and hang out with friends. Very friendly staff.

Chic, Chill, and Seriously Good Wine McClain Cellars is easily one of my favorite wine spots in Southern California. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is effortlessly cool--modern, stylish, and welcoming without feeling stuffy. The wine? Absolutely top-tier. Each pour had its own personality, but I was especially impressed with their reds and creative blends. You can tell there's serious passion behind every bottle. The staff was knowledgeable and genuinely friendly--ready to guide you through the tasting without any pressure. Plus, their outdoor seating and occasional live music add an extra layer of magic. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or just looking for a fun, relaxed tasting experience, McClain Cellars nails it on all fronts. Can't wait to come back! read more

McClain Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We were looking for something to do on a rainy day in Laguna Beach. McClain Cellars did not disappoint. Great wine, great service and good people. Our server, Justin was fantastic! read more

Donna was super amazing. She has so much wine knowledge. We really enjoyed talking to her. She made our experience at McClain's great!

Had such a good time here! McClain Cellars is an amazing winery with amazing vibes. I came here with a large party and the amazing hostess had no issue seating us. They were attentive and kind throughout the time we were there and had no issues with us sampling the wines before we made a decision. The wine list is extensive and everything I sampled were amazing choices. A few of us did the wine tasting and a few of us decided to stay with a glass. The portions are plenty. The live band was a great touch and added to an amazing evening with great wine and great sounds. There plenty of parking and none of us had an issue. We will definitely be back to try more wines! read more

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Always a great time weekend entertainment is awesome, Justin was the best host he shared an extensive knowledge of the McClain wines

Came to do a wine tasting with friends and it was a great time! Our server was very helpful and had great responses to our questions about the wines we were tasting. None of us were big wine drinkers but we're expanding and this was a great step for our journey in drinking wine. read more

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Great wine - we tried the flights. Live music great atmosphere. Agnes was the best - great suggestions/ information regarding wine selections. read more

Justin is amazing! He is so knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoy being members! Cheers!

this place has friendly service and a great selection of wine our server was a gorgeous young lady who mentioned this place is family owned which I absolutely love to hear. They had live music and lots of open seating on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Justin set a great mood and atmosphere for our tasting experience. Brought knowledge and flair to our experience. Thanks much!

Only come here if you are looking for a luxury wine tasting experience. My husband and I were on our way to Laguna Beach and enjoy trying new wines, so we stopped in. The tasting prices are on par with the mid/higher end Napa wineries, which caught me a bit off guard for being in a strip mall with a small interior and no view (especially due to the tent they have up). We opted to split the Red/White tasting. The bartender/server was truly top notch. He let us make it a very slow tasting as we just enjoyed the crisp air and worked on a few things. He carefully explained all the different wines before serving, which was appreciated. The wines were all good. The server provided us a menu with the tastings and food offerings and added that there is popcorn with branded olive oil. This sounded delicious. The popcorn options weren't on the menu, the server told me the choices and I opted for the Black truffle and garlic popcorn. Think I was surprised I was just given the bag for a higher class experience. The popcorn was different and pretty good. I was even more surprised when getting the check that the popcorn was $19 for the 2.7 oz bag. I suppose shame on me for not asking for this price prior to selecting - might suggest adding the popcorn to the menu to prevent sticker shock for future customers. We enjoyed our time here but ultimately weren't prepared for the cost of the experience at this location. I think it would be different if we were actually at the winery. There was shared parking among several eateries - was easy to park on an off-season weekday though I could see the lot filling up on a busy weekend. read more

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