Another 5 star review for Kristen Warren and her team at The Wine Loft in Birmingham!! I visited the Wine Loft first after seeing the positive reviews on Yelp when I was planning my son's rehearsal dinner. I spent several more days looking over other venues in the Birmingham area and The Wine Loft easily became my top choice. I was very pleased with the results. The event was reasonably price, great food, attentive staff all set up in a cool downtown atmosphere. read more

I was actually blown away by this place. The space was ginormous, which was very unexpectedly as I am used to businesses on this road being very narrow or cramped. The wait staff was genuinely so attentive and skilled. The drinks were perfect, wine and otherwise. I was also impressed by the variety of food options. Everything tasted fresh but the beef skewers and crab cakes were the standout. I can't wait to return and bring more friends for small or large group gatherings in this prime downtown location. read more

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Let me preface by saying Kristin and her team are the best! The service we received from planning through the end of the event was awesome. We're already considering having another event at the Wine Loft this year. My husband's surprise birthday party was a success! read more

This place has it going on. A nice chill atmosphere that would be great for a group of friends or couple to unwind after work. I could also see it being a good place to network professionally. It's also intimate enough to be a good date spot. And the natural light is spectacular!! On Wednesday's they have wine tastings from different distributors. The wines you taste are on sale for the night! read more

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Great place to meet with friends and have a relaxing evening. Very nice people and great service!! read more

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I went in yesterday with a group of 11 for a wine tasting. They sampled 4 wines, 2 red and 2 white. They have MASSIVE wine selection, as expected. The waiter did great making suggestions and providing samples before we committed. The dinner special was lasagna, which came w/garlic bread and salad. Very large portions! Pretty good stuff. My only complaint is the lighting in the area that they have for larger groups is very, very dim. Look... I'm 40! I need light when reading a menu - not from my cell phone! Lol! Overall, it was a good visit. read more

It's really really really really hard to go wrong with this place. The location, size, prices and ambiance is amazing. If there isn't a social/event going on, the calm relaxing feel help you relax while you enjoy a beverage. The staff is always friendly, and temperature is perfect. Not a big fan of a place that is too cold or hot. This is a great location for any local event. read more

Due to the pandemic, they are only open for special events and on Wednesday evenings. They have a infrared thermometer to check temps at the door and are spacing seating apart. The inside is much nicer than anticipated. It's a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The have contactless menus through QR codes. Since they aren't open as often as usual they have a limited menu, but still plenty of options. I got the Frisk Pickly Riesling as my wine and it was great. It was the nice mix of sweet but not too sweet. They also usually have a cocktail menu but do not currently. I got the nightly special which was tilapia with chipotle cole slaw and roasted red potatoes. Both sides definitely stood out and were packed with flavor. The fish was cooked well but didn't pop to me like the other food. Overall a really great place to grab some wine and food. Make sure to support them during the pandemic! read more

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This is a really cool place. High ceilings, cool paintings on the walls, high tables. Very trendy. I think this would be a great place to bring a lady on a date. They have a huge selection of wines, including my favorite, Prisoner. There were two private parties going on when we were there. One was in a room off to the side, the other was in the main area. So it seems like a good place to host an event. They have some food items too but we just sat at the bar and had wine. Despite it being a weekend night, the place was not crowded. There was only one or two other people at the bar. In spite of this, our bartender was not very attentive and was less than friendly. I found this disappointing because I really wanted to chat with her about the place and ask her about what it used to be and what was the deal with having events but I didn't bother due to her demeanor. So, hence the four stars. I didn't leave with a great feeling about the place but I would like to go back and give it another try. read more

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Love this place. Half off bottles over $50 on Tuesdays before 9pm, wine tastings on Wednesdays, really good food, fantastic atmosphere. The space itself is huge, which gives them the ability to isolate one group from another. You can bring a few friends an in most cases grab a spot with 2 couches and your own table, sectioned off by huge curtain/tapestry things which gives a bit of privacy for you and your group. More places should consider things like this. Generally, when I go out, I'm not looking to talk to strangers, and I don't want to be in a dense crowd where it's standing room only, so being able to sit with my friends in a quiet, comfortable place, without being cramped, and without feeling forced to mingle with a crowd is a big plus for me. For those of you who are looking for a great place for a date, or just a quiet place to catch up with friends, The Wine Loft should be near the top of your list. Just a really nice, cool environment where you can have a conversation without yelling over a crowd or a band. So...you're not a wine drinker...or maybe you're willing to drink some wine but you aren't a sommelier. No worries at all. The staff here are excellent at what they do. Give them some parameters, and with their huge selection, you shouldn't have any trouble at all finding something to enjoy from the cellar. If wine isn't your thing, no worries at all. They have a full bar, and a list of cocktails that should satisfy anyone looking for just about anything to drink. Martinis, local beers, and their own house cocktails should cover just about anyone...and I can attest to the fact that the drinks are quite well done, so don't worry about getting shorted on the booze or being served something that's below par. They do seem to take a lot of pride in doing things right and serving quality stuff. Now...the food. It's quite possible that this place may be serving some of the best "bar food" around. Calling it bar food isn't even really fair. Yes, it's a bar, and yes, they are serving food. But don't expect chicken fingers and patty melts. Think more in terms of lamb popsicles, baked brie, charcuterie boards, cheese plates, and so on. You just simply won't regret anything that you choose and you may well be very impressed with what they bring to your table. I mean...who doesn't want cheese and wine? Or some lamb chops? Overall, and in every category they just do a great job. The staff is always professional, and both willing and able to make wine drinking accessible to those who may be intimidated by a list of 100s of wines. The food is outstanding. The place itself is set up in a unique way that allows you to enjoy some quiet time with friends. The cocktails are excellent, and for what you get, the prices aren't too bad either. 5 stars for sure. read more

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Neat place for a post-dinner drink. Space is large, with plenty of bar space, private seating, and they offer a wide selection of different wines. Their staff is friendly so don't hesitate to ask for a recommendation if you're interested in trying something new. I have been here on multiple occasions for events and have been pleasantly surprised on how well the venue has accommodated all the guests and tailored their drink menu to fit the occasion (themed drinks, special pricing, decorations, etc). read more

I went for a school event and I was very surprised. I had always heard of it, but had never been in before. Really great wine selection and food options. I ordered the baked brie and had some cheese flatbread. Great food! Definitely a casual place. It's very dark inside, so be prepared to not be able to see things well. Great atmosphere, wine, and food! read more

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Our office held our summer social at The Wine Loft recently from 5:00 - 7:00 on a Thursday night. The event coordinator, Kristin Warren, is extremely easy to work with and always accommodating (trying to work with several vegetarians in the office and those on Keto / low carb diets). We have done this event off and on for several years and the appetizer choices we order change slightly, and the food is always tasty. We typically purchase the standard bar package, which is a set fee per person and includes decent wines and liquors. They post a menu at the bar to inform what is available and employees just place their order at the bar. There is plenty of room to move around and socialize. We've never had any surprises on the bill and everybody seems to enjoy this event. I highly recommend this venue if you are looking for a place to hold your corporate event (would absolutely be great for other events such as pre-wedding gatherings reunions and such). read more

Class of 1969 50th Reunion Meet and Greet. My 50th Class Reunion committee struggled to find just the right place for our first night, the Meet and Greet. With physical limitations brought on by age, I had to exclude lots of venues. The Wine Loft totally fit the bill of what I was looking for. In addition, it was within our budget. We put the most important night of the reunion in their hands and they did not disappoint. I worried about the menu only because I'm not good at selecting what people like to eat. Kristin stepped in offering help and saved me. Everyone loved the food selections. Starting off with a glass or wine or a bar drink got the guest up and moving, chatting, and enjoying each other's company. Kristin asked what type of music we liked. I mentioned that we graduated in the 60's when Motown was king. Her Motown playlist was loved by my classmates. She helped me hang our banner. Kept checking on me. She was the consummate host. I would definitely book that venue again without hesitation. read more

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Came here as a +1 for a company Christmas party. The atmosphere was great, with plenty of standing and sitting room for the number if people in attendance. They even had a TV going for all of the football fans in the room! As far as food: I preferred the Thai Peanut Chicken Satays over the Teriyaki Filet Satays. The mini quiche and mini crab cakes were also delicious - when they say mini.. they mean mini! They trays of various cheese and crackers were also a nice touch with the bottomless glasses of wine :) read more

4 stars because I love the atmosphere and decor. The brie appetizer was delicious. However, taking off 1 star because the vegetable pizza that I ordered was atrocious. The "vegetable" was onion, artichoke, and olives. Also, not enough tomato sauce and thick hardened cheese. Was expecting something much nicer since it is a higher-end restaurant. It honestly was about the quality of a cheap frozen pizza. read more

The Wine Loft - Vegetable pizza. Very underwhelming. Toppings were onion (too much of it), olives, and artichoke. Tastes like cheap frozen pizza. - Wine Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Perfect place for a date for two, or a group of friends. I went after a dinner date with my boyfriend around 8PM, very laid-back atmosphere. It was beautiful inside and they had so many wines to choose from and amazing dessert! read more

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I came here for my birthday and the layout is gorgeous. On the outside, it looks like an abandoned little patio restaurant lot in a slightly sketchy area but the moment you go inside, you're transported to the world of classy. Each table and booth area is separated by an impossibly tall veil and the lights that glimmer against it set the scene. The interior has the lounge feel with low tables and fun seats that connect everyone in your party immediately. The apple turnover was delicious but be careful eating here--it only gets awkward because of the table height. I had a lovely time here. Sure the menu was hard to read because of the dim lights. Even our waitress had to move our menu around to read it. The only down side is that you only get two wine tastes which seems too little especially with the name of the place being Wine Loft. read more

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I love this place! Have been to the Wine Loft a couple times. Recently went for the Wednesday wine tasting with friends and ended up sticking around for a dinner and 2 bottles of wine! Upscale casual atmosphere with a great wine selection. Food was really delicious as well. read more

Ummm wow!! I cannot say enough about this place. Everyone was so helpful and honest! And I found out that Tuesday's bottles between 50-150 are half off (ummmm heck yes). Anyways best staff and best snack food. Love it read more

This is a great place to meet friends after work or to have a event. I was given a surprise party here that was great. I have also been here for other parties and just to meet friends. I Always have a great time. You can enjoy your conversation with others and still enjoy the music playing softly in the back ground. I don't drink but my friends have not complained about them. Staff is always nice. read more

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I love Wine Loft! Some people tend to think that you have to be a "wine snob" to enjoy this place, but my experience has been quite the opposite. The only thing I know about wine is that I like it...a lot. So the great thing about Wine Loft is if I'm in the mood for something specific (sweet, dry, fruity, whatever), the staff is always more than willing to suggest something and more often than not, I absolutely love it! This place is perfect for just about any occasion, whether that's a romantic night out or the start of a fun girl's night. I actually went to a bachelorette bar crawl that started here and the staff was more than happy to accommodate us. We had a section of the bar area reserved and were allowed to decorate, bring cake, etc. Great place! read more

Landed at the loft because of a long wait at this other restaurant, no complains. Usually a place for your larger special events, but they do have comfortable, quieter spaces for one to enjoy their wine with a good choice of menu. Their flatbreads were nice and they certainly have a great selection of wine. read more

Incredible wine selection. We love to come on Wednesdays for their FREE wine tastings (5 wines, taste each and there's a cheese and cracker tray). Their food is incredible and we love their pimento cheese starters. They have awesome booths with curtains. read more

The Wine Loft - Amazing (FREE) wine tasting on Wednesdays, followed by a 25% off glass of wine (if it's one that you tasted that night) - Wine Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The Wine Loft was amazing to work with and dream spot for our wedding reception. Kristin, the event manager was extremely knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. She was very accommodating and went to great lengths to make sure everything was taken care of and our day was perfect. The food was also amazing! I cannot recommend them enough! read more

My husband and I had our wedding reception at The Wine Loft 09/29/2019. The whole planning process with Kristin was nothing short of amazing! She promptly answered all of our questions within minutes of us reaching out to her. She even was willing to go the extra mile to see if some special accommodations asked could be made! We will definitely have events here in the future! Every dollar spent was well worth it! Thank you Kristin and Mike!! read more

The place has a throwback glam feel. Made me wish I had on a stunning dress and stilettos. I was sorry we had eaten dinner before coming to the Wine Loft because something smelled divine. Our party decided we should come back for food and wine pairings. The Chianti recommended by the bartender was fabulous. The manager took time to talk to us about the wines and specials offered. We will definitely be back, and I will definitely throw on a stunning dress & perhaps some stilettos. read more

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I've only been here on special occasions - a wedding reception and for my company's Christmas party. But both times have been great. Plenty of seats. The staff is great and very attentive, both the bartenders and the waiters and waitresses. Plenty of drinking options, both wines and mixed drinks. Their food was actually surprisingly good! I didn't realize they were the ones who made it until I asked. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. read more

This is a cute little place in downtown! It is HUGE. Even though it is on the large size in Space the way they have it laid out so can still have an intimate convo and a quite chill evening. The menu has so much to offer. They have food and drinks. We had some type of flat bread situation that was rather DELISH. It had bacon, peppers and olive oil drizzled on it. I can't remember the name for the life of me but it was yum! My man had a beer and I ordered a cocktail. It was something with Patron, champagne, and peach purée. It was so so good! Next time I should probably get wine.. Because they have so many choices. I waitress was lovely. So quick with everything and a smile the whole time. I would most definitely come back here for a chill night for good drinks and great company. read more

My boyfriend and I swung through Birmingham for a night on a 10-day road trip. We made the most of our night, timing it quite perfectly with a Patti Griffin show at Alys Performing Arts Center. After the show we wanted to stop out somewhere for a glass of wine so we did a quick search on our phones and stumbled upon the Wine Loft. The atmosphere is pretty romantic with sweeping sheer curtains draped from the highest of high ceilings and dimmed lights. Cozy seating areas with couches and chairs were sectioned off by the curtains - perfect for couples or a small group of friends. I was surprised not to see a packed house, but its a good size and could accomodate a decent crowd on a Friday or Saturday night out. Our server was extremely helpful in finding us a few glasses of wine to pair with an appetizer - we took her recommendations as the list was overwhelming... several pages long, sectioned off by varietal and region. We were a bit hungry too and decided to share the baked brie. I suggest you order it too. I've never had baked brie this good - perfectly baked, just melted enough not to ooze everywhere and the balsalmic reduction adds a touch of acidity, only to be offset by the sweetness of the honey. Every order of baked brie I've had elsewhere must live up to the baked brie from the Wine Loft. I loved it and recommend it for any locals or travelers alike. read more

This place is so cool! If you are looking for a cool chill drinking place this is it! The atmosphere is sexy and semi classy. Couches everywhere to sit, music is nice and chill. The wine list is super extensive! I can't say more good things about the place. If your looking for a place to pre game with your friends or romantic night out, come here you won't be disappointed! read more

We used this venue for my son's rehearsal dinner. Kristin the event manager was wonderful to work with. They were very accommodating and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend this venue! read more

Having our wedding at the Wine Loft was one of the best decisions we made. Working with Kristin was SO easy, she was so accommodating and always easy to get in touch with. She was very timely about getting sample menus to us, hosted a lovely tasting for us prior to the wedding, and made the whole process seamless. Our guests were blown away by the great food, bar service, and overall cool vibe of the Wine Loft. We had about 150 guests total and fit the space perfectly (with a full band/dance floor area) without being too crowded. The Wine Loft will always be a super special place for my husband and I, and we would have our wedding here over and over again if we could! read more

The Wine Loft has been a favorite of mine for years. I remember going there before the loft boom, and still love going there. The service is always outstanding. Stella and everyone else on staff definitely know what they are doing. The place has great ambiance, and is perfect for a chill, laid back place to relax with friends. Don't worry if you aren't a wine fan, because they have a great selection of craft cocktails and beers, and a fully stocked bar! read more

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Held a small event for my husband's graduation at this venue (20 people). From the start to finish of planning for the event, a total great experience. Their event coordinator, Kristin, is very professional and replied to all my inquiries. Beautiful location and didn't feel in any way bothered by regular guest or other events going on. Menu for the night: open bar [you can set limits on the tab ;-) ] , Peanut chicken & brie! I am so happy everything worked out so well! read more

I've been to Wine Loft four times and each time has been a celebration. Great place for birthday gatherings, bachelorette sips, date night and even "club night" when the room is turned into standing room only! This place has plenty of space with each section far enough away from each other where you can actually enjoy the company of your friends, colleagues, etc. Love the high ceilings. The staff is very attentive, patient and has great recommendations if you're not sure which wine would be the best to select. The food is pretty good depending on what you get. Very small food menu, but very large wine menu. The bathrooms are nice, usually clean & for some odd reason a little on the chilly side. Grab your girls/guys for a small gathering to wine down! There's no other way then to Wine down happy! Enjoy read more

Excellent atmosphere with great wine selection, it was elegant but fairly inexpensive

Went for a party and it was soo great. Love the baked cheese and little foods. All good. Nice wine selection. Believe dogs are welcome outside. Cute inside with high ceilings read more

The Wine Loft is a beautiful space and lots of room to spread out, but doesn't feel cavernous. Kristin, the event planner, made it so easy to plan and was so accommodating as was the owner. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. I highly recommend Wine Loft and will definitely host another event there. read more

This was an amazing place for a wedding!! Everyone was so accommodating to all of our wishes and gave us our dream wedding. Kristin is an absolute pleasure to work with and integral to helping us plan, organize, and execute everything we wanted for our special day. From helping us choose vendors to organizing and overseeing set up the day of, Kristin helped us with everything. Mike was also a pleasure to work with. He worked with Kristin to get us everything we could want. Our guests could not stop talking about what a great time they were having and how delicious the food was. We could not have picked a better place or better people to work with when choosing a venue for our wedding and would recommend them for any special occasion. read more