We had a 5:00 PM reservation at UnWined and I had been really looking forward to a rare night out with a friend. The food and service were good--but the end of the night completely ruined the experience. After we paid and were clearly wrapping up, a hostess came over and told us we had been there for two hours and needed to give up the table, offering to move us to the bar. That's not hospitality. We were already about to leave, and instead of a basic courtesy to finish our conversation, we were made to feel rushed out. In over 25 years of dining in the U.S., I've never been pushed out of a restaurant like that. It completely overshadowed what should have been an enjoyable evening. read more

First, I LOVE that they are no children. Nothing irritates me more than trying to enjoy a weekend meal & drinks and having millennial parents ignore their children and let them ruin my evening. The hostess and our server were delightful. We sat outside, it was very hot in the sun- a shade sail or awning would be great but we rotated seats periodically to keep the sun exposure even. My husband and I chose to do a cocktail and oysters to start. Then multiple small plates to share with wine. This is what we do at most restaurants so it worked well for us. Every single thing was well balanced and truly delicious. We will absolutely be back and will bring friends!! read more

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Wine and Dine at Unwined! Wow what a wine bar! :) We spent a little under 2 hours driving from Boston to Milford, NH to not only sip on some lovely wines, but to enjoy some scares and laughs at a nearby Haunted house. And, it was a blast. Unwined is this posh new wine bar in Milford that opened last year by a Sommelier who was born in England. I would highly recommend reading their "About" section on their website. It has both indoor and outdoor dining. Due to the brisk night we chose to sit inside and we also had prior reservations. I would probably suggest reservations since it became very busy. Ambiance: This place is absolutely stunning. If you have read my reviews before, I am always mentioning something about ambiance and decor and this wine bar has it all. I need to ask who their interior decorator is btw. From green and gold color themed to dark wood accents, I was impressed by how beautiful, chic, comfy and sophisticated this place was. Service: We were greeted by Michaela who was very outgoing and friendly. We were able to sample a few of their wines BTG (by the glass) before ordering a full 6 or 9 oz pour. I ordered their Lambrusco which was delicious and the others ordered a few different ones as well as a cocktail. The wine menu is immense which is expected. Broken down into catergories: Bubbles, Orange, White, Red, etc. They also have bottle options as well. I will say this place is very expensive and since its my first time in this area I am unfamiliar with other restaurants wine prices. The wines were good, some weren't but everyones taste is different. Our server did not seem all that familiar with majority of the wines. She was unsure of the grape varietals and profile. The owner/Sommelier came over to help my friend looking for something specific. But overall we enjoyed the wines that were poured. Food: We shared the Charcuterie which was also pretty expensive since it says MKT next to it and our server did not inform us of the price before ordering it. When we got the bill everything that was on the board was broken down so that is why it was so expensive. There were 4 of us but I don't think the charcuterie was enough to feed us all, even if it was just an appetizer. I wish they filled the board a little more due to the price that we paid. We all ordered entrees as well. I got their Salmon which was fantastic. My husband had their Chicken Schnitzel and he said it was just ok but I enjoyed the little bite I got. Everyone else got different dishes and thought they were good. Dessert was also outstanding. We ordered their Pumpkin Tartlette but they had one other dessert on the menu. One thing I did like is the menu is not overwhelming at all. There are only a few dishes to order and I think they probably change them seasonally. Overall: I really enjoyed this wine bar and if it weren't so far away I probably would go back tomorrow. This is the perfect place to do some shopping at the nearby Antique shops and then come here for a glass (or 2) afterwards. Cheers and thanks to Unwined for making our Saturday even that much better with good food, and good wine. read more

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Enjoyable spot for cocktails, wine, and a limited but good menu, sitting above the Milford Green a bit out of sight. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Dropping by on a Friday night wasn't a problem; no wait (at least this evening). read more

Unwined - Seared duck breast - Wine Bars Near Me - Milford, New Hampshire

Unwined is one of my favorite types of restaurants: quiet, unassuming, dimly lit with a beautiful design that feels like a hug, a small but focused menu that's locally sourced and thoughtfully designed, and a front and back-of-house staff that all respect each other and talk to customers like friends. We wanted to get in before the Vday rush and had a perfect dinner by the window looking out over the snowy street. We had the mushroom toast with ricotta, the ostrich osso bucco, and the chicken entree from their newest menu. Everything was incredible - my only regret was I didn't take pictures. I was surprised to find out there's an Ostrich farm in NH! Our waitress and hostess were lovely and the whole experience had us excited to return! read more

Unwined is amazing! This has become our go-to in the area. Food, drink, service, ambiance - all excellent! It is a great night out with, friends, and family. read more

This is where to go if you want not only amazing food and wine but for an experience. The knowledge that the staff has on wine and dietary restrictions is unmatched. The food is so flavorful with combinations you can't get most places. The chef truly has a passion for flavor and creativity in cooking. My partner and I got tired of regular date nights going out to eat and wanted something a little more. We had so much fun tasting the menu, talking about the flavors, guessing ingredients, and learning about the different types of wine they offer. We cannot wait to go back and try the chefs tasting menu! read more

My friends and I had experienced the outdoor dining atmosphere at the top of the building. We got drinks, appetizers & good company. We chose the charcuterie, it was great tasting & wine. The waitress was the best, she had a great personality about her down to every detail, very helpful. Definitely a nice place to go back to. Please go..... read more

Ambiance and staff were very, very nice. There was a nice 2nd floor patio overlooking the square with seating. Very upscale looking bar and space. It is a wine bar, but we didn't want wine, we got some cocktails which were also great. Food was very well presented and playing was beautiful. We got a few dishes, the beet and potatoes were really good, the mussels and scallops were room temperature, which made them both really unappetizing. Not sure why they didn't bring us the food when it was ready, rather than all at times once, again staff was very nice, attentive, the food was beautiful, and the items that were good cold, like the beets were fantastic. read more

After grabbing a cocktail and small bite at Greenleaf we decided to try this place out. Wow!! I wish we have just come here instead. We sat at the bar and the bartender was upfront with us and said they were short staffed and doing the best they could. Even with that being said, the service was great. We got a dozen oysters, brussell spouts and the risotto. The French 75 was perfect. Loved the ambiance and feel of this place. Definitely our new date night location! Can't wait to come back. read more

Unwined - Wine Bars Near Me - Milford, New Hampshire

Chic little spot overlooking the square. The staff were all lovely, and the food was top notch.

Came in on a Saturday night and thankfully was able to snag a couple seats at the bar. My Dad and I split the charcuterie board for two as a starter. He ordered the grilled salmon entree and I got the grilled picanha. Everything we ordered was served hot and perfectly seasoned. You can tell the chef and owner really care about the product they're putting out. So happy that this spot opened up. I can't wait for the nicer weather to come around to enjoy the outdoor deck space! Very extensive wine selection as well! It helps that the owner is a sommelier!! Can't say enough about this spot! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Absolutely amazing cocktails in a well lit modern vibe restaurant. Service was superb. Tapas were delicious too. This place changed my opinion about Milford after being disappointed at Bar One. read more

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First time here, beautiful space, great service! Jess took great care if us and Emma the owner was very attentive as well. We shared 4 different appetizers and they were all great but the calamari was cold but very tasty just the same with a light corn meal crust ! Shared the berry cake for dessert and made them aware that it was dry and cold when it was supposed to be warm , they removed it from our tab, thank you ! Great wine selection and the view of the Milford Oval is phenomenal! I am a local girl and it does my heart good to have this establishment grace such a quintessential NH small town ! Can't wait to sit on the deck when warm weather arrives! Good luck Emma and crew ! read more

Unwined - The view of the Milford Oval from Unwineds deck! - Wine Bars Near Me - Milford, New Hampshire

excellent food and service, maybe the best in the area. creative menu that surprises and inspires

Hubby and I decided to do an impromptu date night on a Saturday. We arrived at Unwined around 5:30pm with no reservation. The owner greeted us at the door and we took a few seats at the bar. We enjoyed the thoughtfully picked wines, delicious food, and great service and hospitality. We enjoyed the cheese board, shrimp gambas (I could drink that sauce!!) arancini, and the brussels. We ended up chatting the night away with the bartender (who happened to be on of our friend's brother, what a nice surprise!), the new friends we met at the bar and the owner. This is a great place with top tier food! You're not going to want to pass it up. Milford has so much to offer. Can't wait for the rooftop to open for seating. read more

Great date night location. The atmosphere is great although the space is small. They have deck over looking the oval which will be awesome in the summer. The food was all excellent; a fine dining experience. They have a great wine list and the owner is very nice. Can't wait to go back read more

4 1/2 stars. Excellent new entry in the Milford food scene. My husband and I went in for dinner and ended up filling up on tapas, so I cant speak to any of the entries other than that they looked good as the servers walked by. We started with drinks and raw oysters. My husband asked for a recommendation similar to another wine on the menu that he was familiar with. He was satisfied with the selection and said it was very good, but not remarkable. For a restaurant that bills itself as a wine bar, it should have been outstanding. I ordered the red sangria which was tasty, but lacking in brandy and therefore weak. So the drinks were overall a bit of a letdown. Next came the oysters, which were first rate - fresh, plump, and sweet - with each oyster sitting in a luscious pool of its own liquor. Clearly whoever shucked the oysters took great care in preserving the juices. The oysters were served with cocktail sauce and a mignonette. The cocktail sauce wasn't good, as it was oddly sweet and lacked both acidity and a horseradish kick. i would have preferred ketchup with a dollop of horseradish and lemon wedges. I usually pass on mignonette sauces, but this one was exceptionally good, so I didn't mind the weird cocktail sauce. After our oysters we ordered three tapas, thinking we'd order more if we were still hungry, but it turned out to be sufficient. The lamb kofta were two generous sausage-sized kabobs. They were well seasoned and served with a "corn raita." It bore no resemblance to Indian raita, but the corn was tender and the sauce lusciously creamy. There was also a small pile of pomegranate arils, which complemented the sauce with its acidity and crunch. This was a solid tapa, and I would happily order it again. We also ordered the arancini, which were truly memorable. They were smaller than expected, but there was a generous pile of them. Each crispy ball was filled with gooey, melted cheese, and they sat in the best romesco sauce I've ever had. It was rich and had a touch of heat. I fear I will dream of these arancini. I can see myself needing to return to Unwined for the sole purpose of eating them again. Lastly, we ordered the mushroom toasts, which were three small slices of a narrow baguette, topped with mushrooms. I found this dish to be bland, lacking the earthiness one expects from a mushroom dish. The mushrooms would have been better served by a long sauté in butter to concentrate the flavor. This was the only dish that was disappointing, and we won't be ordering it again. I appreciate a server with opinions, but he spoke highly of this dish, and sadly it stood out as being far and away the worst dish served. Finally there were four desserts on offer, three of them appealing to us, but wait for it - they do NOT serve coffee. Zero. None. Our server explained that this was a conscious decision made so that customers would not linger too long. I understand the need to accommodate multiple seatings from a financial point of view, but we simply could not conceive of ordering the fudgey chocolate pâté without a cup of coffee to go with. Surely there must be a way to communicate to customers that they are allocated two hours maximum, perhaps only on weekends. This was our biggest disappointment of the evening, and I deem it unconscionable for an upscale restaurant. I'll go even further and say that in decades of fine dining, I have never once encountered a restaurant that deliberately did not serve coffee in order to turn over tables faster. Just wow. Lastly, I want to mention the excellent service we received. Our server, a young man with a long beard, was knowledgeable about the menu and competently described everything we asked about. He was efficient, attentive, and friendly. The management clearly made the effort to hire professional servers, and it showed. All in all, this was a very good meal, and we will definitely return. Let's just hope that they keep the arancini on the menu! read more

I went for my birthday with two of my favorite people and just knew I would love it, but sadly, I didn't. The ambiance, extensive wine list and staff were all exceptional. What I found lacking were the appetizers and the absence of wine flights. The Preservation Tray was a selection of pickled veggies with the option of adding local cheeses. The cheeses were delicious, but the pickled veggies? Not my fav. Just too much vinegar and not enough balance. Would have enjoyed it more if even one option was roasted and herby. I consider fiddleheads to be a delicacy of spring; pickling them seemed a waste of green, savory flavor. I had also hoped with an extensive wine list that Unwined would offer flights of possibly three different whites or reds. But nope, To get a true tasting of wines, you would have to order several glasses and make your own tasting. I found that to be a big downside and quite disappointing. All to say, I won't likely be going back anytime soon. read more

Do NOT come here if you're actually looking to unwind. They are watching the clock the entire time and constantly reminding you of their 2 hour limit, owner included. It's too bad, the menu was good (except for the ritz crackers served with appetizers, come on you can't get nicer crackers or even crostini for all your appetizers?) the wine was great and the space was nicely done. But to spend a couple hundred dollars and be rushed the entire time, no thanks. Here's how the night went - We walked in for our reservation, on time. One person in our party and recognized friends at the bar so stopped to chat. Maybe 5-7 minutes. In that time thr other two of us settled in, looked at the menu and the waitress came to the table 3 times to see if we were ready and each time made snide comments "of I see the whole party still hasn't sat down." At this point we didn't know about the strict time limit, we just thought she was rude. Once we were all seated she came over again and said did you decide? Which we had, thankfully someone in our party had already read the menu online before arriving selected a bottle of wine for us. When the waitress brought the bottle to the table she asked if we were ready to order, so we out in an appetizer order. This is when she told us of the two hour limit. Now, there are plenty of ways to do so, but we got about the worst delivery of this message. It went like this "do you want to also put in your dinner order now? We have a two hour limit ya know." We were taken aback and didn't know how to respond. So we said ok we'll look at the menu and decide by the time you're back. Which we did. At that point we were a bit put off and decided we'd just order serval more appetizers for the table as our meal. When those were delivered we asked for another bottle of wine and which point we were once again told (almost reprimanded) that we were on a tight time limit. The approach was so crass and might we remind everyone we are not in NYC or London we are in New Hampshire! Now at this point we are looking around and there are at least 2 empty tables and several seats at the bar so we're shocked that there's that much demand coming at 8pm. It got worse, almost to the point of bullying - the waitress, another woman who turned out to be the owner and the bar tender were all looking over at us and talking. They did this several times until the owner finally came over and said I cannot have you stay past your 2 hours we are too popular to let you have a table for the whole night. We'll have to move you to the bar when the next party comes in. At this point we are beyond annoyed. That's what you tell paying guests - you're not worth my time they are more people (better people??) coming in you need to go. We'd spent a couple hundred dollars at this point and this is how you're going to treat us, no thanks, keep your bar seats well take our check and leave at exactly 120 minutes. And shocking, when we told the waitress to bring the check we won't be going to the bar she said oh if you want you can actually stay the party we were expecting has taken bar seats. At this point there were three empty tables, plus the bar seats they were "holding for us" and not a single party waiting anywhere in sight. So easily they could have sat four parties before we caused any sort of backlog for them. If you've read this far, thanks for hanging in with me, and if you're thinking I'm 23 and was probably rowdy and they were trying to get rid of us, nope. Reality is we are three professional 40+ y/o ladies looking for a relaxing evening to have a few drinks, good food and to catch up. All and all not worth it to be treated that way; we won't be back. Such a shame because it could be a great place but to be made to feel like we weren't welcome, we'll find some place else that will indeed make us feel welcome and in turn we'll be happy to spend our money. read more

Amazing service, attentive wait people, bubbly champagne and fresh oysters! I came to Milford headed to another spot and so glad I ended up here. It won't be the last time. read more

Grand opening tonight. Very unique wine selection. Great Tapas menu and Charcuterie. Loved it.

Amazing addition to the area! Ambiance and style is great- modern and comfortable, yet still feels upscale and special. Staff was all very kind and we really didn't feel any hiccups in service. And we were there only the second day they were open! Menu is great- have some awesome italian dishes. Our favorite was the mushroom risotto. Food was so great we forgot to take any photos! But the main reason we came- wine! Not disappointed. We are wine lovers and are often disappointed in area restaurants at the menu choices. I love to find something I can't but and nearly every wine on the menu was interesting/unique. It is expansive and the owner is excellent at making recommendations based on what you like. We will definitely be back- already have another reservation. read more

Service was good. It's extremely loud - went for a date and had a small table for 2. We could not have a conversation - each of us said "what" to the other at least 100x. The food was OK - fresh but flavor profiles were lacking, and it was more than just being underseasoned - each of the 4 dishes we tried were missing necessary complexity and general flavor. There are better restaurants in the region for the price point, and in Milford, Bar One and Greenleaf have better tasting food generally. We would not go back for a meal but would go back for a drink at the bar. read more

Great food and drinks. We had appetizers and martinis and they were delicious. We will be back! Glad to have a restaurant like this so close to home! read more

Elevated but comfortable rooftop atmosphere with the most incredible food and a drink menu to match. The owner is clearly passionate about providing a high quality experience for guests every time. read more

3 Strikes - I've given this place 3 chances. 1st time - reservations for 3 - upon arrival and check in my friends were already there. However, I did not know what name the reservation was under and the hostess seemed irritated she had to look for 2 names. After reviewing the drink menu my friend had questions on the wine. The waitress was condescending when answering her questions. It took over 20 minutes to get the drinks and water and we had to ask someone else about this because the waitress did not stop at our table even though she went by it more than once. We choose to split multiple appetizers and although the food was good the portions were tiny, the "artisanal" cocktail was not artisanal and it was over priced. 2d time - arrived at 4 pm when they opened on a week day, solo - the place was empty - 1 person at the bar, 1 table with 2 people inside, 2 tables with 3 people each outside. Asked to be seated outside for a drink. After we established that I did not have a reservation first, I was then told singles couldn't sit outside and that I could go inside to the bar only. They didn't say they were holding tables for imminent reservations and they didn't bother to ask if I'd move inside if they got a full table. And they didn't offer a table inside. I went to another restaurant in town and sat OUTSIDE solo no problem. 3rd and last time. Arrived solo later at night, during a weekday, and I didn't bother to ask about sitting outside even though it was not full. I sat the bar and ordered one drink and French fries. The artisanal drink was "meh" at best. If you want artisanal there are far better choices. Despite being the only person at the bar, the bar tender oddly had zero engagement . When my French fries arrived I asked for ketchup and was told "the owner will not allow us to serve ketchup". Between the attitude, the portion sizes, the price and the lack of customer service . Don't waste your money or your time, there are better choices locally with owners and staff that appreciate your business. read more

The one star is not based on service, food, drinks as we had none of those. We saw the outdoor dining and thought we'd go and check it out for a quick drink. We had to wait for half an hour until it opened at 4pm. We were greeted by unprepared front of house staff, one of whom began to direct us to an outside table. We did open with, "We are here for a quick drink only". On our way to the table, the hostess jumped in and stated that they had over a hundred reservations and no way could they accommodate us, except indoors at the bar. I asked if there were a hundred diners arriving at 4pm or might we just sit and enjoy a good bottle of wine and leave before said hundred guests. "No way, we cannot do that" came the reply, so we left. Very disappointed in the way in which the hostess dealt with us (other people in the queue also noticed this) and the somewhat unprofessional approach. We would have been very content with being told we could sit for but a quick half an hour. That, apparently, was not an option or even a mere consideration. I do work in the service industry for a large, well known-in-the area dining group and was unpleasantly surprised by this (un)welcome salutation. Highly unlikely Is it that I shall consider returning here, with or without a reservation. Shame, as a fellow Brit to your owner, I expected more in the line of dining etiquette. read more