Came here for the Holly Jolly Holiday event and absolutely loved the decor, atmosphere, and spiked…read moreholiday drinks! Tickets were reasonably priced and you absolutely felt the jolly holiday spirit with all the decor. Absolutely loved the spiked hot chocolate (it was absolutely amazing- I had to get two). Friendly service and great vibes. Definitely recommend going for the holiday event!

Very Disappointing Experience…read more I was really looking forward to The Golden Girls pop-up at Wanderlust Wine Company. Unfortunately, the experience was nothing like what I had seen from the pop-ups in other cities. The biggest disappointment was how little there actually was to the experience. The kitchen table wasn't even there. The girls famously gathered around that table eating cheesecake. Blanche's bedroom was completely outside in a completely different building, which made the whole setup feel disconnected. Even the wall phone, which was supposed to have the girls talking did not provide the experience I had seen from Instagram reels from other cities. Then came the cocktails. At $16 each, I expected them to at least be made correctly. My Blanche Devereaux cocktail was made with club soda instead of Sprite. Club soda tastes like Alka-Seltzer. I had to ask for a different drink. The second cocktail, The Dorothy, was made with Prosecco and unfortunately wasn't good either. Even the one lady sitting at this isolated bar with me said her drink was bad too. They double charged me. Which is another major issue. My ticket was $23.34 including taxes and fees and the complimentary drink was supposed to be included, with only a one-cent charge when I arrived. Instead, I was charged an additional $23.08, including $11.54 for the drink that was supposed to be included in the ticket price. Is there an explanation? Will this be corrected? My credit card company has already been notified. But what a hassle I have to go through. Just scan my QR code, and don't charge me .01 cent. I paid my ticket and "free" drink. Also as a solo guest, I was also extremely uncomfortable with where I was seated. I was placed away from everyone else at a very narrow bar along the wall, completely isolated from the rest of the group. Honestly, it felt like being sent to the kids' table at Thanksgiving--off in another room away from the adults. It was humiliating and made an already disappointing experience even worse. The entire experience amounted to roughly 15 minutes of taking a few pictures, drinking a poorly made cocktail, and leaving. For what I paid and what was advertised, I expected something much more immersive and fun. I couldn't wait to leave. Thank God I didn't pay for parking. I'm extremely disappointed. I went in excited to celebrate one of my favorite shows and left feeling like I had wasted my time and money. Based on this experience, I would not return to Wanderlust Wine Company.

Last minute changes dropped us in this winery and so glad it did! Such a cool place! Service was…read moregreat and we found several wines that we liked. 4 bottles made the trip home with us.

We stopped by The Austin Winery in this cool and artsy warehouse district expecting a fun wine…read moretasting, but unfortunately it wasn't the experience we had hoped for. When we arrived, the bartender seemed more interested in explaining the concept of "natural" wine to another group than acknowledging our party, and the service felt a bit curt throughout our visit. We sampled five different wines, from rosé to orange wine, but every one of them just had a noticeably sour flavor. Maybe that's part of the natural wine style, but considering the cost of the tasting, the experience overall was very disappointing.

Cape Bottle Room is peeeerrrfect for a low-key night with friends. As soon as I walked in I loved…read moreit. Walking down into the den with music felt right and almost like an extension of a cozy living room. We went on a Tuesday night and basically had the place to ourselves (there was one person sitting at the bar). Our server was very personable and kind. After paying, we ended up staying about 15 minutes past close finishing our wine, and she didn't rush us. That was so so nice of her and it didn't go unnoticed. I got the white wine flight loved every pour. I thought it was great value. My friends both got red flights and had nothing but good things to say too. Will absolutely be back. I will say the first time we tried to come here was on a Friday night but there was a comedy show we weren't expecting, so we went somewhere else so we could talk. But on another occasion, I'm sure that'd be fun!

Fabulous South African wines! A bit steep on pricing but that's somewhat understandable given the…read moreimport related costs to get Cape Winelands products to the states. Very cozy tasting room with friendly staff.

It makes you think that it's a cuter place than it is. It does give a speak easy vibe which is…read morecute. But the "cave" was fake. They said it was actually covering up the real cave because the health department wouldn't let them keep the natural cave. The wine was overpriced for the pours. It was cute to check out, but I wouldn't go back. The staff were very nice. There's limited parking behind the building up a hill, so be mindful of that if you have ADA needs.

I visited this location since there's so much hype around it. I was excited to visit and ended up…read moreparking up the hill; their parking lot is like a postage stamp and with the taco trailer the spots were already full. I had a complimentary drink ticket and decided to stick around for another. I'm not a wine drinker but I usually drink reds when I do. The selection was not very broad but there was a large menu of other non-wine drinks. I ended up trying the Frose which could have been mixed a little more, the wine was definitely separated out at the bottom. The charcuterie board was a little disappointing, one of those pre-made trays that were reminiscent of those buy on board boxes you'd get on airplanes. The inside was definitely IG/TT friendly, brightly colored, neon signs, like an influencers dream but on an early weekday afternoon it was quiet.

What a truly relaxing experience. My partner and I came here to have an afternoon for ourselves…read more The interior was so cute with comfy chairs and various spots to sit. We drank a few glasses of wine and beer and ordered some small plates. The Sauvignon Blanc was so crisp. The smoked Gouda pimento dip was really good. Service was amazing, attentive, and genuinely so friendly. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

The team at S&P has been amazing and so accommodating with our weekly Mahjong nights this summer!…read moreAustin has been especially helpful making sure we having everything we need throughout the evening without interrupting play. It is a great spot to host small group events (like Mahjong or Poker Nights!) - we are lucky to have this little gem in the neighborhood!

Went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars. The space is perfect. Interior and exterior. But their…read morebartender was a bit of a hot mess when it came to the mixed drinks, but they were having an event the night we were there so I'm wondering if she was hired temporarily. The other bartender was great, but clearly overwhelmed. That would be the one downside. The bar is very small and limited in how fast they can service. Their wine selection was good. We did have a friend looking for a white wine that they did not have. Not that they ran out, they didn't have it altogether. That is surprising for a wine forward spot. But the space itself is gorgeous. The outdoor is really fun with great photo opportunities, as is the inside. It was also perfectly temperature controlled.

Super cute wine bar in what I think is East Austin but don't take my word I'm directionally…read morechallenged. Great, chilled vibe with a DJ. We opted for a few glasses of wine but will definitely do a bottle next time as they are exact on pours If you're looking for a chilled place to have a glass or bottle of wine, give them a try.

This is such a Central Texas jewel of a place! I have never been to anything like it. It is not a…read morerestaurant, it is not a bar, they do not make their own wine, but have an incredible list of California wines that they sell here. They have events for their wine club members and it is really an enjoyable place torelax and enjoy the artwork, great wine, and the awesome owners are experts in hospitality!

Came here for a late bday celebration, and had theo pleasure to have Matt serve us the wine tasting…read morewhich consisted of a wide range of 5 different wines from California regions. Our favorites were the Benovia Chardonnay & Crush Vineyard 2021 Tanat. Such a casual yet intentional & elegant experience. Matt has a passion & can answer all your questions. Will definitely stop by again!

You know it's a good sign when most of the people who work the tasting room do it because they love…read morethe wine. All the wines are made from 100% Texas grown grapes by a Texas native, Randy Hester (from Houston maybe?), who started as an intern at Cakebread Cellars in Napa. You can order by the glass or opt for a tasting. They do a great job catering to your palette and will customize the tasting most of the time. If you're driving to Fredericksburg or Georgetown for your wine membership pick ups, I highly recommend going in for a tasting here. I'd be surprised if you didn't decide to switch. They also have great member events pretty regularly. The atmosphere inside is very relaxed. It's like a little cool oasis (especially during the summer). Really, besides the wine, which speaks for itself, the staff make this place. They're knowledgeable and they all are pretty passionate about the wine. Parking is easy most days and the Yard offers some options for food that you can have brought in to you (or you can grab and bring in) or order a cheese board with your wine. Overall, 10/10 would recommend!

All Texas grapes, all vegan wine. Sounds like meh Fredericksburg, right?…read more Wrong! Butaud's winemakers bring something more to the game. I have yet to be disappointed in a vintage. Their unassuming location is in The Yard off St Elmo, across from Vacancy Brewery. They managed to turn a warehouse space into an intimate and polished tasting room. Go grab a flight and let the staff tell you the history of each pour. Maybe grab a cheese board next door from Muy Yum! while you're there.

We had the absolute best experience at Antonelli's on Saturday. First, everyone in here so…read moreextremely kind. Genuinely proud of what they have to offer and happy to share it with you. Everything we sampled was fantastic. It reminded us of Borough Market in London, getting to sample all the best cheese from all over the world. We went home with cheese from France, Italy, Spain and Missouri! I can't wait to bring family and friends next time they're in town. Kudos to Jakob -- it was his fifth day on the job and he was a pure joy to speak to and learn from!

For the cheese tasting: There was LOTS of cheese! They give you your entire cheese tasting plate at…read morethe beginning and then slowly walk you through the tastings 2-3 at a time. The entire experience lasts about 90 minutes, and they did start a few minutes late. They did a good job describing the cheeses, the other paired snacks, and the wine pairings. They also did a good job choosing a good variety of cheeses and giving good pairings. The table crackers are refilled throughout the tasting, but nothing else on the cheese plate is refilled. The setup was not quite what I expected. There are six tables that seat ~six people, so you're going to be sitting with strangers. You start by going around the room and introducing yourself and your favorite cheese, basically as an ice breaker to meet everyone there. It was a little noisy and not intimate for a 2-person outing. It felt much more like a social gathering, and I think it would be better as a friend meeting, group gathering, or even a team-building activity. It's also a good way to meet strangers if that's what you're looking for. You get a discount on in-store purchases, which is a nice bonus. You can also take your leftovers home, so don't feel compelled to eat the entire plate like I did! The only other issue was that cashing out took a long time at the end because their POS system wasn't working well.

A very cute wine shop on the east side. They mostly carry natural wines - but not all of them have…read morea funk. They definitely have a great selection at decent prices. You can purchase bottles here and enjoy them in the back by the food trucks. They also carry some chilled wines as well. They have a great selection overall and free wine tastings from time to time. They also have a few non alcoholic wines and beverages.

One year later, and this is still one of my favorite spots! My fiancé and I are here at least every…read moreother week. It is a great place to meet friends, listen to live music, eat pizza from the nearby truck, etc. The owner and employees at Cork & Screw are so friendly and helpful, and it is clear that they are passionate about what they do. They have a wonderful area out back full of seating options, including fire pits for the colder weather, and there is a stage back there for bands to play. It's truly such a sweet spot! My only qualm here is the parking (but to be honest, this is an issue for most places in Austin, so this is not specific to Cork & Screw). There is street parking in the neighborhood nearby, and a small lot around the corner, but this always fills up. All in all, definitely one of my ATX favorites!