It was my first time here and I absolutely loved this little place. I am so glad we randomly found it.! We stopped just for a drink and ended up getting food as well. I got the sangria with bubbles on top! What a genius idea by the way, sangria and champagne!!!! win win! We also got some corned beef sliders and a giant pretzel. I have to say that pretzel with cheese was one of the best pretzels. I think I might have ever had. I might go back just to eat another pretzel.. The service was great and I liked how casual it was. They also have a nice outdoor patio area. Definitely worth giving this place to try as I was very impressed for it being my first time. read more

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Enjoying the food, drink and live music. Food is delicious. Like the homemade sangria here. read more

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I tried. A month ago on a lovely sunny Saturday I met my bff in the square for some drinks and lunch. I ordered my food on the QR code on the table and 45 mins later I still had no food. I ordered one special flatbread. I went to check and they said they had an error and just got the order, cool, maybe come outside and let me know it was delayed. So I waited another 10 mins for them to finish my flatbread and at this point had to take it to go. Fast forward to tonight, my friends and I met down there again, my bf got a burger from the food truck, we ordered the spinach dip and the f bomb sandwich. The spinach dip, while a misnomer, is basically garlic bread with spinach dip on it, was delish, the F Bomb was what we were saying once we received it. The focaccia was so thin, at least 1/3 of its previous thickness, over baked and so crunchy. We were searching for the prosciutto, they cut basically one slice of prosciutto into thin strips for $16. 0 stars, do not recommend, I'm only giving it 2 stars because the spinach dip was good. I will remember for next time, don't order the food, it's not worth it. read more

Swirl On the Square - F Bomb - not worth the price - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

Yelp check in - $10 flights, GREAT value! Just left the great Omega Winery Yelp event. The tasting was a tease over there. And there was not enough time to buy more glasses as the next group of Yelpies were going to arrive soon, so we came here instead. Quality/Quantity - The F-bomb $13 - Wow, it was so good. Exceeded both our expectations. Wines I got: Cloudline Pinot Noir - 2 glasses, okay I am drinking way too much! First glass $15, second glass was part of the Yelp check-in $10 flight deal. Again, what a GREAT value! If I was better at checking in before ordering... I would have only gotten just the flight; it was way too much wine for one day. Tooth and Nail Red Blend - Good. Steven Kent L'Audre Cote Cab Franc - We used to be members of Steven Kent, loved their wines. Also available - Draft beers, sangria, salads, tapas, savory & sweet menus, see picture. Daily specials. Atmosphere - Decent size indoor/outdoor space. Sorry I did not take a lot of outdoor pictures as ALL the chairs and tables had dust or pollen on it and I did not want it on me. Dry cleaning bills are getting out of hand, LOL. Live music, see website for schedule. Open 4 days a week only, see Yelp or their website. Service - Counter service. Place your order, they hand you your drinks, and give you a # to bring out your food. Price - $50 + tip; reasonably priced but we went overboard as this was supposed to be a snack... Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 2009 and with the new ownership this year. Wishing you the best. read more

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Lovely people, lovely service and good food. The ambiance is amazing and their wine selection is great.

What a gem! Came in with friends after dinner and was blown away. We ordered some bubbly and some beer. Michelle took great care of us and was incredibly personable. The secret cake was so good we debated each getting a slice, but decided to also try some of the ciabatta with lemon curd, which was light, bright, and wonderfully balanced. This is a perfect spot for happy hour, a first date, or dessert and a nightcap. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Swirl On the Square - Secret Cake! - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

Awesome little quaint wine bar with tapas. Great atmosphere great location and occasionally they will have live entertainment. I do plan on coming again. read more

What a cute place to enjoy a girls day! I came here with my best friend and we squealed when we saw they had frosè floats (frozen rosé) on the menu!!! Such a fun drink and it was perfect for the weather. Although the sugar contents was a little high for me, I still enjoyed it and it made for really cute Instagram story pictures (yes, we absolutely took a class clinging boomerang). They also have a nonalcoholic mango frozen drink, I ordered that and I added a glass of Prosecco wine to it. That was super sweet but still yummy. I noticed their menu tends to change a lot for example last year their charcuterie board was completely different than this years. Different ingredients and much smaller. I also ended up ordering the truffle popcorn which came in a really big bowl and it was delicious. In addition, we ordered the hummus plate but instead of getting pita bread we had double cucumbers, it was OK. Nothing special and a little pricy for the size. Overall, I enjoyed the drinks at this place more than the food. Which makes sense. The staff was really nice but not too knowledgeable about the food or wine. read more

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This is a good place to stop in as you're cruising through Livermore. There are plenty of drink options to satisfy your group and there's not a bad seat in the house- both inside and out. The few times I've been here, they've had live music or some sort of event, so it was always fun! read more

Oh that artichoke bread and baked feta ... so good. Wifey had sangria, super yummy while I got a beer from Tap

Arrived around noon on a Saturday, it was not busy but most tables were reserved in the afternoon, so it is recommended to make a reservation. They have a limited food and beverage menu, we had a beer and a glass of wine and the pretzle. The pretzle was 2 pretzles covered in melted cheese and crispy bacon. They were having Live Music, but they were finishing setting up by the time we were leaving. It is a great spot, our server Michelle was very attentive and we will be back. read more

Swirl On the Square - Limited menu from March 2021 - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

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One word...DONT. Ordered tater tots, waited 45 minutes, nada! This isn't our first time with horrible service. Thought we would give them some grace. Will never be a patron again!! read more

I decided to go here for my birthday with a couple of best friends and was pretty disappointed. I wanted to check it out based on the photos of the charcuterie pictures here on Yelp and what we got was nothing near the pictures. I attached a photo of what we got so you can compare to what is advertised. Also, the waitress totally forgot our hummus order. We had to ask her about it after an hour. She acknowledged she forgot but we decided to just go somewhere else. I will also add that it was NOT that busy. I've dined at busier places with better service. First impressions are everything... that said we likely won't be back. The outdoor ambiance and the live music was a nice touch and that's why I've rated 3 stars. read more

Swirl On the Square - Charcuterie - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

One of our favorite Livermore spots, especially on weekends when there's live music in the square. Everyone that works here is super friendly, always smiling, and always friendly. They truly care about their customers' entire experience. We usually buy a bottle of wine and an appetizer and enjoy the scenery in the square, but we have also been for trivia nights and that's super fun as well! Their artichoke bread is so delicious, and they do a great job with their hummus platter as well! This is one of those places I would recommend to an out of towner wanting to get a good feel of what Livermore has to offer. I'd definitely suggest a bottle (or glass, ha) of wine, food, and live music out on the patio! read more

I love Swirl! My friend and I go here pretty often, as it's kind of a "halfway" meetup point between our two cities, and a great place to hang. It's such a good spot- great ambiance and good prices. I love that they have live music coming back again after a COVID hiatus, and everything is spread and distanced super well. Prior to COVID, there was even more seating and it was fun to have communal picnic tables and such. They have a good selection of reasonably priced wine, and I also LOVE the sangria and the sangria slushees when it gets hot! The food is interesting to me- some of it is really high quality, and then some of it feels like they just opened a grocery store package and microwaved it. That's probably my only knock on them- for the price of the food, I'd go somewhere else in DT Livermore and then come here for my drinks afterwards. The only downside is that sometimes there are drunk morons there with poorly trained dogs who get up in your and your own dogs' space. We've had more than one occasion where someone has let their dog stretch 20 feet away from their table on their retractable leash and come get up in our business (Livermore has a very strict 6 foot leash law, so besides being rude, it's a breach of the rules). This happens pretty much anywhere that's dog friendly so it's not really a surprise, but it's worth a word of caution if you aren't a fan of dogs, or have a dog of your own that isn't a fan of other animals in their face. read more

We were done with wine tasting and want charcuterie as a snack. We walked here as it was nearby and loved eating and hanging out there. It's a pretty small place, but they have an outdoor patio with live music sometimes. We got our charcuterie which had some delicious cheese, crackers, meats, grilled veggies and fresh fruit. Everything tasted so good! Overall, great place to grab a snack or a drink and hang out. read more

Swirl On the Square - Charcuterie - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

Nevermind the fact that a single order of 3 beers amongst me and friends tallied up a bill of about 38$, the owner was very rude. I'm not sure how you can charge this much for beer and then act so condescending to paying customers? Is it because it was near closing time? Definitely feel turned off by the experience and the unusually hostile vibe. Looking back, I'm not sure why we didn't just leave and find somewhere else to go, since Swirl On The Square is surrounded by other establishments. I would not recommend this place unless you want to pay an exorbitant amount of money for stock draft beer and deal with rude service... I'm wondering now how they stay in business, though I suppose it has to do with the location and high prices? read more

I've only been here once And that's more than I wish The location is great amongst the blacksmith square but that all they have going for them We ordered the cheese pretzel in the pic, it wasn't good, obviously they threw it in microwave since it was so spongy As for the service we'll that's really bad, there is a lady that took our order who was nice, but the teen who delivered our food couldn't have been any worse unless she threw the food in my lap read more

Swirl On the Square - Cheese pretzel- fresh out of the microwave - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

Such a great place to grab apps and drinks with friends. We all had the frozen sangria and couldn't get enough! We split the avocado toast and Bavarian pretzel and enjoyed them both. The staff here was really friendly and fun. We will absolutely come back. read more

Love this place for live music and good drinks in a Friday or Saturday night however I will make sure to eat before coming in the future. The chartruterie board was not very good and not many options for a actual meal. Music and cocktails though read more

First time I've been here and man did I feel so unwelcome. The young blonde gal (in the pic that's attached - the one on the right) that took our order was so rude, and it made our entire party feel like we were such an inconvenience. Not sure if she was having a bad day, but nevertheless I won't be coming back after this. If you don't like your job, don't be in the service industry. The wine bar itself is very cute, great atmosphere, great outdoor seating with a band playing when we were there and of course the wine was great, but only had one glass as nobody wanted to deal with the bartender after that. read more

Swirl On the Square - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

This place is a blast! They have some great menu options. We tried the sangria and the sparkling rose and loved both. There is live music on the weekends outside. We really enjoyed the vibe, drinks, and the service we received. read more

Mady is one of the most genuine people you'll ever meet. She's also a hard worker and will always strive to give you the best experience at Swirl possible, I surely have never had a bad time here! Rocco does employ some of the finest people in town and his food and ever changing wine list keeps it entertaining and fresh so I come back time and time again. Try the T25, you won't be sorry. If you haven't been you owe yourself a visit on the weekend when there is live music in the square. Cheers! read more

Swirl On the Square - Mady, Bartender - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

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I am so sad to update my review! We came here again today because we had such a great experience last time and we all got the flights of red wine based on the menu. The waiter gave us all wine that was "off menu" and took the liberty of giving us wine from Livermore instead of Paso Robles, which was supposed to be included. We told him we just wanted the regular red flight and he said the the flight is "up to his discretion" based on prices of the day. He was very rude and implied that he didn't even want our group to stay by asking us several times if we just wanted to go (not sure if this is because we had a baby, we had a mixed racial group, or because we were using the yelp coupon). He also said the sparkling flight was not an option. He was really annoyed we were using the yelp flight coupon and was rude right when we told him that. All three wines we had were HORRIBLE!! I'm not sure if we just got the three cheapest or if the bottles were open for several days, but the wines were just unpalatable. We aren't coming back given the service, the horrible wine, and how uncomfortable the waiter made us feel. read more

Swirl On the Square - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

The drive to Livermore from South Bay that normally might take 40 min took 2 hours on a Friday late afternoon, so I was ready for some wine! Swirl was the perfect spot to drink my stress away and get a bite to eat before watching Les Miserables at Bankhead Theatre just around the block. We checked in on Yelp and saw they do a wine flight special for Yelpers, cheers to that! Service was quick since we mentioned we had to catch a show, but nonetheless warm, friendly, and very helpful thanks to Vijay. He even customized our wine flights based on our preferences, so smooth reds for me, and dry whites for my friend! With the live music that started up, wine, and delicious food, I almost didn't want to leave for the theatre! We enjoyed the Pesto Hummus w/ warm naan bread, and the Farmer's Plate (with extra grilled veggies and no meat for me) - it came with the perfect amount of artisan cheese, fresh fruit, mixed sweet 'n' savory nuts, and even gluten-free crackers! My friend loved her Pretzel Bun Sliders (yup, she's the carnivore). We'll swirl it up again soon! read more

Swirl On the Square - Superb Farmer's Plate (without meat) - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

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Love the froze' but it was pretty icy and you could not drink in through the straw and we had to let it melt.. solution was to buy a glass of champagne and top them. read more

This place is great. My husband and I have been here several times and I've been here with girlfriends as well; it never disappoints. The wine selection is perfect and the appetizers they offer pair well with one another! It's also in the most perfect location in downtown Livermore. While the place is on the smaller side, the outside area has some great space! If you come at a good time, you'll also find an additional food truck hanging out outside and some good music playing in the square. read more

Beautiful patio, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine. The staff was extremely polite and helpful, definitely recommend read more

Swirl On the Square - a wine glass sitting on a barrel - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

I traveled to Livermore for the Livermore Wine Trolley with 5 other ladies and we decided to stop here for dinner after the day's events last Saturday. They had live music and sat us off to the side in a more private area. We ordered the hummus, spinach-artichoke dip, the sliders, fish tacos and the gourmet grilled cheese. Everyone LOVED the food, and they were even talking about it the next day. The service was excellent and only a $6 LYFT (use code: LIVERMOREWINE to get free rides!) from our hotel. I was not interested in drinking any more but the other girls really enjoyed the bread&butter pino that our waitress recommended. It's located in a cute downtown area and it's a fun place to window shop and walk around. read more

Really love this place. A welcoming small local wine bar with appetizers and great music. Michelle was so welcoming, and gave great advice on what to order given our preferences. Brian was playing music and he was so fun - he really made the evening so special we came back again to listen to Andy Joe. Just a really special place. read more

Amazing amazing! We had the best experience here, very friendly service. They had a super fun band playing, the ac was popping. And to top it off they are dog friendly! Yay! read more

$15 for a 6 ounce pour isn't great but $25 for a 9 ounce pour is just plain robbery and that's some strange math.

As you can see from my first review, I had a really bad experience 7 years ago and never returned. That is until yesterday when I had a truly wonderful time! I arrived before my friends did and sipped on a glass of Pinot Grigio ($8). I had lovely interactions with the employees and felt very welcomed. My friends joined me eventually and we ordered the Artichoke Dip accompanied by warm bread slices. I realized that there was a Yelp check in offer for a $10 wine flight so I ordered a white flight and my friends got the red flight. We caught up on each other's lives, listened to a reggae band and just thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you, Swirl, for a fantastic afternoon! I will be back. Promise. read more

Overpriced with a very limited menu...only one chardonnay...chex mix on a $15.00 tiny charcuterie plate. Music was ok ambience ok.. Service mediocre...will not return read more

Went here with a bridal party. They were great in accommodating a reservation for 20 on a Saturday night. The appetizers were all really good and the portion sizes were great too. We ordered olives, the pretzel, and the spinach dip. The spinach dip was the best! The pretzel was huge...big enough to be an entree. They had live music on the patio as well. The place was packed, which is a good sign. I'm sure they have a ton of regulars. If you're looking for a place to have appetizers and drinks while enjoying the atmosphere, this is your place! read more

Swirl On the Square - Artichoke dip - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

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Not a wine guy, but I'm a food guy (as in I like to eat - not a "foodie" - too pretentious.) Swirl serves up some really good small plates - to go with Tap 25 beers that I love to drink! So, wife gets wine, orders plates of tasty food, I get beer from across the bricks, we sit outside and enjoy the ambiance (and music if present) and have a great time! Favorite spot in Livermore - Blacksmith Square with Swirl & Tap 25! Easy 5 stars...check it out (or not...I need a spot to sit.) read more

Excellent spot for a glass of wine or two (though a little pricey). During the summer months, they usually hold concerts on weekends, so you might get lucky and hear some cool music. read more

We'd been meaning to check this place out for a while. Today we were driving down Railroad and I saw Swirl. I was able to negotiate a wild ass U turn and we snugged the VW into the Blacksmith Square lot. Loved it. They have an ever evolving list of LIVERMORE wine and great tapas, small plates, appetizers and whatever else you want to call snacks best served with great wine. I thought the prices were reasonable and the service was friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered hummus and my wife ordered some unpronounceable similar thing. We got the White Flight of wines (white flight means something completely different to me based on a Sociology class I had at SJSU in the early 80s) and they were great. Highly recommended! read more

The customer service at Swirl is borderline amazing and the set up guarantees that your glass will never run dry, unless by choice. Twice I have been here when there were no seats available which isn't a problem. Skip on over to 3 Steves to do a tasting and wait until a table opens up. Once seated we were served by a man who was a clairvoyant. Not really, but he might as well have been because he chose my yelp flight ($10 with checkin) that had three delicious wines. Pino Grigio from Monterey, Rose from Livermore, and a Muscat from somewhere I can't remember. I couldn't have picked a better flight myself. I also liked the way it was served: one glass with three wee carafes. There are a few choices for beer such as Blue Moon and Stella. You also have the option of getting a beer from Tap 25 and bringing it over to Swirl. With music on the weekends this place has made it to my numero uno spot for getting my wino on. read more

Swirl On the Square - Yelp fight! - Wine Bars Near Me - Livermore, California

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My bestie had a *big* birthday...and we were on the hunt for a new Livermore spot...Swirl was it!! I thought this was a yogurt place...hehe!! Their lunch business was sparse...which surprised us. They we very *relaxed* with the service.... Small but interesting wine list...I opted for a Crooked Vine Viognier...it was creamy, with rich fruit...so yummy!!! Food took awhile...apparently the cook needed to make the croutons for my salad.I had a Cesar salad, and BFF had the toasted cheese...both were good. I liked that the salad with lightly dressed, and it was generous. We split a *Famous Secret Cake...A rich buttery cake topped with walnuts and powdered sugar.* and it was all that...yummy!!! I would definitely go back....but perhaps in the evening. read more