Amazingly amazing. Many wines to try by the glass. Taste, Small, and by the Glass.Plenty of…read morebeautiful wines to purchase by the bottle! Great prices. Outdoor patio seating is delightful. Very social. Purchased a bottle of sparkling wine. Was given a champagne bucket to keep our open bottle perfectly chilled. Snacks too!!! The wonderful staff was kind and helpful. This place is a real jewel in Highlands. A must!

Great wine shop in Highlands downtown. Everyone so nice and friendly, along with great knowledge…read moreabout wine. Always stop here when visiting Highlands.

We stopped at this wine bar on whim. Nice place, we only had 1 glass of wine but it was very…read moreenjoyable. I recommend it

Sante Wine Bar was exceptional. Everyone was friendly and very attentive. The charcuterie board was…read moredelicious and fresh and the wine recommendation was right on point. Would recommend stopping in if you are in town.

Manager wearing shorts/tee shirt & banana clip? Ok, no big deal. Manager dropping loud F bombs with…read morepatrons at the bar numerous time...big no for me. The service staff; however, did a really nice job.

Great drinks and great food! Service is always exceptional and the vibe is super cuteread more

One of our stops as we were out and about checking out waterfalls…read more Very nice tasting room! Great wine options and food as well. Grabbed the classic tasting. Came with 5 wines. The Soup Patch Pinot was my fav. We had table service so pick your wine and they will bring it to you. Sip back and relax!

Absolutely NOTHING we didn't enjoy…read more Had their Bold @ Beautiful wine flight ... wonderful. Had the Davis rendition of the Super Tuscan ... it was! Shared a charcuterie plate - it lacked nothing and shocked with a few spectacular items. Ordered a smoked meat tray from the (next door) smokehouse and every part of it rocked. Nuff said. Staff were very knowledgeable, and wonderfully courteous. Location is quaint and welcoming, though out-of-the-way unless you're vacationing or live in the area. But for us ... well worth the hours trek through the mountains on a hot summer's day.

A great spot to stop for a cold drink and some conversation…read more Pricing is very reasonable considering your in Helen, GA. Craft beer is $8.99, domestics are $3.89, and they have PBR on draft for $3.50, nice! They also carry a great selection of 500 ml bottle German beer. I had to get an Ayinger Dunkel and followed that up with a PBR, which gave me a nice happy buzz while we shopped around. Their weekly bar menu has a special for each day and the items range between $10-$12, which isn't bad at all. We didn't order any food but the food that was coming out looked great. Staff were friendly and efficient; I would definitely return again if I was ever back in Helen. One thing to note is this bar is not very big so it can fill up quick during festivals and on the weekend, they do have some tables out on the patio and I'm sure the party can expand out to the lot; regardless, Betty's Porch is a great little hangout spot in Helen and I recommend them.

Great place. Open bar. Outside seating. Inside is the big…read morestore with food, meats and gifts. Fun place to hang out and meet the locals. We heard a lot of stories about the business.

5* all the way, all the time. Great food & service. I can't get off the toasted Hot Brown…read moresandwich! Eat here once and you'll be back.

Presst is our favorite place for refreshing food. I wish I was on that side of town more often or…read moreI'd be there everyday! The ranch dressing is among the best I've had anywhere. I know that's strange but ranch dressing is important to me! The employees always have the brightest smiles!

We have been here many times and enjoyed the venue each and every time! The bar and wait staff are…read moregreat; the food is fabulous, and I love the wine list! My husband loves the smoked old-fashioned!

This place had a good vibe. The wine choices are incredible. I love this old building and the…read morevision one must have to repurpose this way just blows my mind! The food was good. I should have read the menu better because my flatbread had a ton of cumin and it was just ok! If you are a wine drinker you should really check this place out!

Our party of 4 spent a beautiful, leisurely evening on the back patio at Lakeside last Friday (June…read more12) evening. Enjoyed the geese swimming across the lake and the pink hues of sunset! The appetizers and fresh rolls were wonderful as was the wine selection. The entrees were delicious though the risotto with the halibut could have used a bit more seasoning. Our server, Jennifer, was delightful - funny and warm while making sure we had everything we needed. We'll be back!

WOW! Just Wow! Food and service was phenomenal! Had the oysters to start. Breading was so light…read moreand pillowy. Not greasy, one tiny bit. The drizzle was phenomenal. For my entree, I chose a special. It was a red snapper over a pureed squash. MMMM, MMMM, Good! Great cocktails and wine list. Don't sleep on this one folks. Best in town!!!

We recently moved to North Georgia while we're building our house in Highlands. I have been wanting…read moreto come by 12 Spies for a long time because I have heard how great the wine and the overall experience is. So many great things to say about it! I decided to swing by and buy some wines this afternoon. I was greeted by Mike Brown, the owner, what an amazing, awesome, kind, smart, and informative guy! I did a tasting before I bought any wine, and he was very helpful. He took the time to explain to me all the nuances of each wine. It was not rushed, and he looked me in the eye (which is unheard of these days) as we spoke. No pressure, no rush, what a delightful conversation, experience and ambience! He answered all of my questions, and his description of each wine was on point! To my surprise, every wine I tried was amazing! We all know that wine in the south is not that great but this wine, everything I tried, was SO good. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least! After the wine tasting, Mike suggested I take a glass of wine out onto the huge, beautiful covered patio. The views were phenomenal, there were cows, corn hole, a sunset and live music! Thank you Mike! I appreciate you suggesting I go enjoy the environment. Really was a nice time to reflect, and put things in perspective! Such a great place to go with girlfriends, date night, hang out. I had no idea that something close to Clayton and Highlands was nearby! I highly suggest checking, out 12 Spies. Btw- People that complained about a winery not being child friendly and/or racist... REALLY?!! Wth?!! Wow! No such thing here!! Who brings kids to a Winery? And you say an adult/over 21 business establishment is racist because they don't cater to children? This is just laughable and absurd to me! I have to say, when I go winetasting, or want to go relax and watch the sunset or hang out with friends and just have a nice glass of wine, I DO NOT want a bunch of kids running around screaming! Keep them at home, hire a babysitter, go out and enjoy the evening or the afternoon with a beautiful glass of wine. PLEASE. Kids are not part of a wine experience and nobody at that establishment wants to listen to or see a bunch of kids running around! Hello!! Take them to Chuck E. Cheese or a park. Save a winery such as 12 Spies for a relaxing time to slow down, sip, and enjoy the moment, treat yourself to that! You deserve it! I bought six bottles and look forward to sharing them with my friends and family! I will definitely be back with girlfriends, my husband, my newfound friends, who all enjoy a great way to experience life, be in the moment, and enjoying a really nice glass of wine! You want to go here, you deserve to go here, (and you deserve to leave the kids with a babysitter!) Enjoy time with adults! You're welcome!

Really enjoyed this charming Winery in North Georgia on Sunday afternoon. Tasting selection of 4…read morewines for only $12. Lauren guided us through our selections with hospitality and knowledge. After the tasting we bought a bottle to enjoy on the lovely patio enjoying the view. This would be a great spot for a wedding or other event. We wound up buying two bottles and some delicious bourbon balsamic vinegar she let us sample. I wish they had offered more snacks... they just had prepackaged limited selection. I would love to have had a picnic on their patio. Will return soon... a lovely way to relax in the mountains.

Highlands, NC is truly a little slice of heaven! If you're ever there, you must have lunch or…read moredinner at the wine garden attached to Old Edwards Inn & Spa! It's such a beautiful and peaceful space to dine, especially with the amazing Spring and Fall temps they get there. We were with a party of 6 (plus a baby), and walked up without a reservation a bit late in the evening. We figured we'd try it and see if we could get in if it wasn't too late, and luckily enough, the hostess was kind enough to make it happen for us! The menu actually has a lot of variety for a wine garden - drinks and food wise. I started with the French onion soup and it was delicious. The Caesar salad was also quite yummy, but the meatloaf was the showstopper of the night! I am still dreaming of it now, and wish I could replicate it myself because it was that good and memorable! For dessert, I ordered the affogato which is their house made vanilla bean ice cream with an espresso shot and it was the perfect ending to the night! Our server was so attentive and kind, and constantly checked in on us and cleared our plates since the tables are a bit on the smaller side. I had an excellent experience all around!

Had an fantastic afternoon visiting this place for lunch and drinks. The food was delicious, and…read moresitting out under the trees next to a little waterfall and stream as well as the nearby architecture really feels like you've traveled somewhere special. Our waiter was also very nice! Highly recommend!