Hands-Down the Best Cocktail Bar on Amelia Island! The Decantery is an upscale but low-key spot with great lounge vibes. I walked in after a workout and still felt completely at home and surrounded by like-minded people. The ambiance is outstanding: fresh renovation, warm lighting, great seating, and music that's perfectly mixed and not too loud. The service was impeccable, with attentive bartenders. I had the charcuterie board... phenomenal. And an Espresso martini, easily the best on the island. If you want a place that feels like you're hanging out at a friend's beautifully curated space, The Decantery is it. Perfect vibe, perfect drinks, perfect night. read more

See all

We pass by this place quite often and decided to stop in for cocktails. We didn't realize this was actually part of the Saloon next door not that it has any bearing on this review. The interior is quite spacious and has several different rooms, all very inviting. The place was busy when we arrived, which gave it an inviting and lively, although slightly noisy vibe. The barkeeps were busy and it was kind of fun watching them work together as they mixed poured various drinks. We decided we were in the mood for their Smoked Old Fashioned so that's what we ordered. At $22 each, I was expecting something a bit more than what we got. The barkeep made both of our drinks in a tumbler using only 1 shot of Woodford bourbon. Total. They were tasty enough, but tiny. I felt or the price we paid we would have at least gotten two drinks, not one split between us. We enjoyed our time there, but we decided one and done was good enough. We didn't reorder. read more

The Decantery - Old Fashions are kind of small - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

We've stopped in here a few times in the past month for desserts and drinks. Wonderful ambiance and service. The desserts are fantastic - particularly the butter cake. Bartender suggested some hot chocolate with a shot as an alternative to a traditional mixed drink and was extremely accommodating in making that off the menu item. This is worth a stop! read more

See all

The food, the service and the atmosphere was amazing. The owner came to our table and had a conversation. She was very nice and authentic. You could tell she really cares about her business. I'm not much of a cheese and wine person but my wife is and she absolutely loved everything I enjoyed some of the cheeses myself just not the smelly ones.lol I recommend anyone that's in town to stop by and really get a taste of what the French enjoy. read more

The Decantery - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

The Blueberry lemon drop is sublime! If you haven't been to the Decantery, do yourself a favor and stop in some afternoon. The staff is super sweet. read more

The Decantery - Blueberry lemon drop - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

We came here for a night cap after dinner during the week and while the wine and liquor selection is vast, the overall atmosphere is a bit odd. Its extremely well lit for a cocktail lounge - it didnt give off date night or lounge vibes. Also, they had a limited list of signature cocktails so I ordered a standard martini which was done pretty poorly - other people I know who went there said the same thing. I think if I went here again I'd stick to wine pours. read more

Loved it! Great high end wine selection. Delish cocktails. Amazing service. Yummy charcuterie. Definitely a win. read more

The Decantery - Charcuterie two meats two cheeses and a whole lotta yummy additions! - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

See all

Sat for over 25 minutes with no service. Went to the bar to place an order but wasn't addressed. Bartenders stressed and understaffed. Finally had someone go to the table and were greeted with "hello after 5pm we need to check everyone's ID's". All over 21 but we walked out. Tough night for a place we thought would be neat. read more

The Ambiance is Fabulous, first class No food is served, just coffee and dessert and a full bar with all the details read more

Drinks so on point. The London is delish. Atmosphere super cute and get the warm butter cake. It's been good since day 1. Best part the service is great and they really do care. They also offer vueve by the glass. . Always come here when in town read more

See all

They had a special for the 4th of July called "Firecracker Punch."It was amazing. If you are wanting dessert, the Butter Cake is a must! The cake is topped with butter pecan ice cream and caramel drizzle!! It's absolutely phenomenal! If you are ever visiting Fernandina Beach or Amelia Island, I definitely recommend stopping by for a drink and dessert. You will not be disappointed! read more

Went a couple of times cool place to have a drink and wine for sure only last time the male bartender with the painted nails was a little snooty 3 weeks ago Friday 4-5 pm. But the tall female bartender was awesome read more

We were looking for coffee and hot chocolate on a cool windy day. Glad we stopped. The best hit chocolate I have ever had!

What a great night out spot. Upscale atmosphere with specialty cocktails and great food. We were a party of 5 and all were impressed! Service was spot on until it got busy then it slowed a bit but to be expected. read more

I definitely recommend this place! Debbie told us to meet her there and wow it's so pretty inside! Big bar in the middle, exposed brick walls comfy couches all around, very nice place to hang out! We couldn't stay too long but we all ordered a drink the bartender was great and offered suggestions and even a cocktail he had made up, when ours drinks came we all tried them and dang these were good drinks and creative like a chai tea cocktail, I was very impressed with the drinks! only minuses one star because the food selection was very small just a few things food wise, but I would love to go back and try more drinks! read more

The Decantery - Inside so pretty! - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

We popped in a few weeks ago- when my in-laws were visiting and they didn't want to drink, so we sadly left. I was thrilled to stop in again this past weekend! An upscale bar with a huge selection of wine, beer and signature craft cocktails! The inside is sophisticated and plush with bougie furniture. It's bigger than you realize too- there is bar seating, seating in front and on both sides of the bar and a room behind the bar for private functions! The glass wine bottle wall is on either side of the private space. They also serve small bites and decadent desserts. I was laughing at the number of people who cupped their hands around their eyes to peer in through the glass windows or opened the or to peek in and leave. I guess that was us a few weeks ago- we didn't make it passed the dessert cakes! I can't wait to return and try more from their menu- I had their Jazzy Chocolate cocktail- sinfully strong and wonderful. John had the specialty smoked Old Fashioned- we tried each others drinks and they were both superb. The couple at the other end of the bar switched from wine to our same cocktails while we were there! They really make a show of making them! Until next time! read more

See all

Quaint location to stop for a drink on Centre Street. Nice comfortable furniture with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Cocktails are good with new additions added. Try the smoked Old Fashion, very nice! Nice wine list with some special wines by the ounce. Minimal food list. If you need a break while downtown, stop in! read more

The Decantery - Smoked Old Fashions - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Great spot for a nice cocktail downtown! Things get a little loud and wild next door at the Palace Saloon, so this is a nice spot just next door. It's a very charming spot, nicely decorated inside. Both times we were there were somewhat busy, but not so much so that you couldn't find a place to sit. If Nick the bartender is working, be sure to get an espresso martini. Top notch! Also a good wine selection and made a killer smoked old fashioned. If you're looking for a drink downtown, it's definitely worth making a stop here! read more

Very nice place. Enjoyed our time there and the wait staff was pleasant and polite. Had the smoked old fashioned which was incredible. It was odd that there were no draft beers available for our guests and that you were out of a few appetizers. Not the end of the world but for that type of place, I think that should be a rarity. The server was very kind but had to keep returning to tell us what we were ordering was not available. We will likely be back, but maybe keep an eye out for those things. read more

We have been walking by this place for a few months and finally decided to drop in and have a few. Excellent atmosphere and a nice crowd. Signature cocktails and top shelf selections. We had some smoky old fashions that were out of this world, expertly prepared and brought to the table with a plank still smoking. Great service and excellent seating . We also had some signature martinis prepared with ginger and lemon . Prices are reasonable with daily specials. This is one of our new favorite places to go with people visiting . Deserts are outstanding - chocolate cake and orange cake was extremely satisfying. We will be regulars. Not your typical bar , a real cocktail experience. read more

The Decantery - Inside. - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Love this little jewel & stop in for a drink whenever we are on Centre St. It's gorgeous inside. Comfy seating. Good ambience. Nice bartender. The Smoked Old Fashioned is delish! Only 4 stars because other parties came in & were offered wine tastings paired with Girl Scout cookies (fun!) but we were ignored going in & out. There were only 2 other customers/parties there but maybe we didn't look like the wine drinking/buying types? They may have missed out on a sale. read more

We stopped in before our dinner reservation and they didn't disappoint. The whiskey and wine selection is fantastic. The bartenders are quick and personable. read more

Loved the place! Super cute! They let us pick anywhere to sit, my husband and I chose some couches by the window so we could people watch. The servers were VERY attentive! We got the butter cake and it was phenomenal! So delicious! The drinks we got were outstanding. Honestly some of the best I've ever had. I had the smoky old fashion and the chocolate old fashioned and the hubs got the espresso martini. I'd honestly recommend all of them. I feel like this is a place that KNOWS how to make a good drink! Come here for dessert, or some small apps. It's really geared more towards drinks than food. Which they totally own! But the food is good too! Especially that butter cake. Did I mention that already? ;) read more

See all

Sad times. Came here once before with a great experience. Tried to come back and was left unattended and with no chance to order after sitting at the bar for 15 minutes. But don't worry the man who jaunted up to the bar after we arrived got a drink ordered and paid for before we were asked a single question. Sad when a good hang out spot lacks observation. The most recent experience was so distastefully poor. I wish they could get either more staff or an organized experience so everyone could see what they have to offer. read more

This was such a beautiful space. Lots of options for beverages. Full wine bar with a self serve area. Also a full bar with great bar staff. Lots of seating options at the bar or sofa and chairs. Cheese plates and desserts. read more

See all

This is a nice fun family friendly place, we only got the butter cake and chocolate cake and it was amazing, the service was nice as well it is good music and not too loud. I would recommend this place again! read more

See all

Called in tonight for a drink. Waiter came over and asked for our order. No menu on the table so I asked for one. Got the menu and waited. Couple at next table came in and were served immediately. We were ignored. We waited. Gave him another few minutes and decided to leave. Waiters excuse was the other table knew what they wanted. We could not order not knowing the drink menu by heart. We are regulars but are about to become infrequent. Customer service seems to be very lacking here. read more

We love this place. It offers a higher end drinking experience in a very vintage building with lots of charm and history. Nice wine menu and great craft cocktails. Also, their desserts are delicious. The sister property, The Palace Saloon, is the oldest bar in Florida. Stop in and check out both. And they smell so good. An overall great experience. read more

The Decantery - Adult beverages - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

See all

Woop woop! We showed up on a Saturday afternoon right when a wine tasting kicked off!!! Yes, lady luck was on our side (the wines have a super taste - none too dry or sweet)! We happened to run into great company (a couple celebrating over 30 years of marriage - we were celebrating our 1st anniversary coincidentally). The bartender was so jovial, chatty (not in the annoying way), well-versed, & patient! The drink I ordered was to-die-for! The Kentucky Coffee was the splendid blend of coffee, whiskey, & cream! We definitely want to return! read more

The Decantery - wine tasting - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

See all

Stopped in for a cocktail and while i wasn't planning on having dessert before lunch who could turn down orange blossom cake??? Not me. I had i think it was called jale berry which was strawberry shrub, tequila and deliciousness. If you don't like shrubs (drinking vinegar) or never had one i would say only order of you like a tart slight vinegary drink - which i do. They have a nice selection of craft cocktails and the bartender was great. Def stop in! read more

The Decantery - Orange blossom cake! Like a dreamsickle? This is your jam. - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

What a cool spot! Great for a work outing/cocktail hour with colleagues and friends. We were able to get a hot buffet of a beef, tenderloin, with yummy chicken, and waffles, a pretty, sizable, charcuterie plate, and lots of wine! We ended up opting over for bottles because of the size of our group, but there was a great variety offered. Since it was a private event, we did not have access to everything, but did see that the Decantery allowed guests to purchase lockers to fill with their own specialty spirits and wine to enjoy throughout the year, I believe the cost was about $500 per year, similar to a exclusive membership or a lounge club. Would love to come back one day! read more

See all

Our bartender, Laszlo from "What we do in the Shadows" was pretty lousy. We ordered two espresso martinis, for our birthdays, and enjoyed them. Ordered two more martinis and asked Laszlo the price of a 2017 Opus One as it's my absolute favorite wine. After about 30 minutes of no response we asked the woman that was doing inventory what the price was. She told me $325. Waited a while longer as the waiter never...ever...responded so we asked for the check. We really wanted to buy the Opus One but due to our lazy bartender we did not. It's amazing how one lazy, ineffective, employee is all it takes. I do NOT recommend The Decantery due to shitty service and uneducated staff. read more

I have been a few times and loved it. Today we wanted to use the card and try different wines on the wall but their wifi was down for 2 days and could not use. we proceeded to get a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and the bar tender wanted to sell it warm and also charge a cork fee of $15 for a bottle of wine that we were purchasing in house. Definitely its either lack of knowlege and/or training. But odd a wine bar will charge a cork fee if buying a bottle from them. read more

Unimpressive, a little dirty, and broken bar stool (the one I sat on anyway) and extremely rude female bartender. We sat for a while without being acknowledged. A simple acknowledgement is all people usually require. "Welcome, I'll be right with you". A simple gesture goes a very long way. Alco comments under her breath about customers do not go unnoticed. i won't be going back. read more

Holy crap is this place a gem! We were visiting Amelia Island for the week and stopped in here several times due to how incredibly talented bartender Austin is. He's the most passionate mixologist (I know he said he hated that word! ) I've ever come across. He makes several different simple syrups from scratch with fresh ingredients that he's likely grown himself -- how amazing is that?! I tried a Hibiscus Mule and Hibiscus Mojito and they both were incredible as was the Iced Vanilla Latte (love me some boozy coffee!) My boyfriend also said the whiskey sour Austin made him was the best he's ever had. We can't wait to go back and if you're in Fernandina, you've got to visit The Decantery. read more

The Decantery - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Great atmosphere, so sad that their butter cake can no longer be purchased. Great Labor Day weekend experience.

I so wish I had found this bar earlier! I found this bar as my group was exploring on our last night in Amelia Island. We all decided to cut loose a bit. We had all gone thru a ton of classes at the conference. I partied a little after everyone left as I had been really stressed out with the move from Miami, new job, last minute conference, all the while i was still coordinating contractors, handymen, interior decorator and movers... i needed to have fun and relax. During the time I was in the group, we heard while at another bar that this place was a cool place to have a drink. Oh yeah! And it's classy. I come in and find a beautiful bar... I love it! Wine bottles, champagne bottles (served all day), expensive booze everywhere. The place screams luxury. I thought yes... I think not only I would love this place but my friend Apple if she were here would love it too. I then saw a bottle of Louis XIII with a prominent display at the center and I was like nice! I was tempted to get some, but I'm on a budget for a bit because of the move. So I settled for a baileys... While there, there was this saleswoman selling jewelry there as well. The group took the time to buy from her as they needed last minute gifts for their wives for Valentines Day. I laughed seeing them, while I enjoyed my time at the bar having some good drinks and having a funny conversation with the bar tender. She was hilarious. So yeah I guess that's one good thing about being single during V-day. I don't have to spend any of my hard earned money for no reason. Still, it was cool they had that. A perk for sure, because both the men and women in my group seemed to have forgotten to buy something for their significant other for Valentines lol. Anyway, wonderful bar. If I had known about it earlier, I would have been here every night. If you are in the area... you need to check this place out! It's a classy establishment... where one can either have a lot of fun or just relax in a comfy chair and have a drink. read more

See all

Excellent wine bar in downtown Fernandina. The selection of wines is there best I've seen in NE Florida. They even have an automated dispenser that operates on a card you purchase at the bar. The seating is comfortable and there are a number of private seating area among the aisles of wines. The specialty cocktails are incredible highlighted by an outstanding old fashioned. Desserts are standing by as you walk in. What you don't see is the butter cake that is served warm with ice cream. It's made in house and delicious. read more

If you seek unique cocktails, fine wine, as well as tequila and bourbon you definitely want to try this place out. We had a Cabernet by Bonanza that was great. If you're into old fashions, definitely try their smoked old fashion. Additionally, they have small bites such as charcuterie, cheese and crackers. They also have a selection of cakes too. Anything from peanut butter, to chocolate or carrot cake. None of them are gluten free though. All in all, their is something for everyone here. Most evenings they get pretty busy, but if your patient you'll get a seat before too long. The ambience is like an upscale bar with mixed clientele, primarily due to being in a touristy area. read more

The Decantery - Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus - Wine Bars Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

We were looking forward to nice cocktails this evening. Found a seat and one of the bartenders cleaned off the table for us. Waited about 10 minutes. Another bartender said he'd be with us in a minute. After another 10 minutes of watching them make other drinks and chat with other customers, we left. Very disappointed. read more