One of our go-to places in Grinnell. The place is classy and funky and unique, the image of its…read moreamazing proprietor and sole server, who will serenade you with her small accordion on request. Wine is good and pizzas are tasty. Don't leave without a doggie sticker or button!

Solera is a wonderful mix of a small town, laid back vibe and a sophisticated wine selection. The…read moreservice is always spot-on. I wasn't expecting the pizza to be so tasty ... BONUS!

I have been to Wijn Shop several times now; I visit every time I come through my hometown. Don't…read moremiss your chance to sample wine from all over Iowa at this retailer with over 200 options. Taste 5 wines for $5 and enjoy a full glass in their dining room with a warm pretzel or local cheese. In the summer you'll love the wine slushees. Jeremy and Tara, the owners, are incredibly genuine and knowledgeable about Iowa grapes and can steer your taste buds to everything from dry to off dry to semi sweet, sweet, ice, and port. Wine snobs...let down your preconceived notions of Iowa wine and take in a Frontenac or Chambourcin. They also have wines aged in Bourbon barrels which are fabulous and becoming more popular. I spent a good hour chatting up the owner on a cold snowy day and learned about his business model and Iowa varietals.

I just absolutely love this place. I don't live in Pella but whenever I visit my mother here I…read morealways try to make it by the Wijn House. The ladies are always so nice and it's just lovely to have a nice stop and chat. Last weekend there was a free wine tasting and I was so surprised by what I ended up liking! I wish I had a place like the Wijn House where I live!

Great atmosphere and love the vibes here! Good prices too, especially on the weekly deals. Tuesday…read moreis 2fer Tuesday, so BOGO. The only thing to note... We came here with a Pub Pass. A deal where you buy a $25 booklet and get a free beer at about 18-20 bars all throughout Des Moines and Ames. That's the deal. It's well known and an annual thing. We presented it to the bar tender as expected and was promptly told that they do not recognize it and only use it for BOGO's. That's simply not the deal that we paid for. Unfortunate.

DV has a great selection of wines plus spirits, beer and seltzers. The atmosphere is chill and the…read moreowners are very friendly and accommodating to large groups. If you stop by, order one of their delicious charcuterie plates!

Great wine shop. Amazing selection from all over the world! Ella gave us great recommendations. I…read morewas leaning toward a Spanish wine, but went for Italian. Check it out!

Excellent wine selection, delicious small plates and a friendly sommelier. Great addition to the…read moreMain Street neighborhood.

Everything was delicious! My niece had the charcuterie board which was huge and had a great…read morevariety. I had the Fig and Pig Flatbread which was excellent Our wines were perfect. I'll definitely be going back

This is an AWESOME place! I've been to many wine bars across the country and this is at the top of…read moremy list!!! I grew up in State Center and always come back to visit since 1983. Highly Recommended!!!!! Food-Service and Ambiance is top notch!!!!

Amazing small wine bar with a few available cocktails. Light bar food is available and quite tasty…read more Julia has a really affordable and diverse selection of wines great place to relax.

From the owner: Veraison Wine Bar is a cosy wine bar with a large outdoor lounge specializing in European wines,…read morehand crafted cocktails, tapas style small plates, charcuterie & cheese boards. Sommelier and Owner Julia Punj hosts Wine Education events, private tastings, wine flights and pairings. The Wine Room pays host to your special occasions such as birthday parties or micro weddings.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here, and it was an excellent choice. The calamari came with…read morea sauce that was wonderful. Our entrees arrived quickly and we both enjoyed our choices. We had a top notch waiter that was very helpful.

We had a good experience! The restaurant was busy when we visited, but the staff handled everything…read morewith a positive attitude. Even with a full dining room, everyone was friendly and worked hard to make sure we were taken care of. However, we spent more time there than we originally planned waiting. The food was good. You could tell the kitchen and staff were doing their best to keep up with the crowd without sacrificing quality.

I love this spot for its casual yet upscale ambiance, and delicious Spanish tapas inspired menu! So…read moreimpressed with the quality of ingredients and how friendly and knowledgeable the staff is. The live music is not something to sniff at either, real pros play here. I always get a bottle reco from the owner to bring home and enjoy.

Cool place to get a glass of wine! Staff was very nice and we were seated right away. Wine was…read moregreat too!

I live in Arizona but I vacation in the Midwest and we've been going to Middlebrook Mercantile to…read moreenjoy the food and drinks and they have live music! Middlebrook is the site of Iowa's first Agrihood that allows for country living at its finest. These nice folks make a great Old Fashioned and their wines are excellent

Stopped in for a music event on a Sunday afternoon. Wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, and charcuterie…read moreare all available. Nicely remodeled space and great service. Prices are very reasonable and there is a small retail space with wine and food items. Seating inside and outside. Very cool old school building and would definitely go back to enjoy a drink.

As I travel I cannot help but love the fun local watering holes, bars, cocktail lounges along the…read moreway and Pour Bastards Pub is just one of those places! The beer is cold, barkeep is friendly and my kinda music on the jukebox. I recommend it!

A friendly dive bar. Cheap drinks and no attitude from staff or customers. Great music on the…read morejukebox. What's not to like ?