Went for a gathering with about 20 friends. The evening started well. Good selection of wines, a few draft beers and food. Pizza and gyros were excellent. Lots of room outs. Then the "music" started. Way too loud for the space. Couldn't hear anything over the noise. We all moved inside which was better, but ever y time the door opened it was flooded with noise. Had a great time with friends, could have done without the music! read more

We had always wanted to stop in here, and finally we did. The first thought I had was that I should've come sooner. It's beautiful on the inside, and there's plenty of room. Lots of wood decor and plenty of cozy tables for friends or date. They have a great wine list, and we enjoyed a couple of glasses. We were served by the owner and really enjoyed the conversation. We highly recommend this place. read more

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I visited on a Saturday for lunch. They were switching over their menu items so it was a slightly more limited menu, but still easy to find a good choice! My sister and I both decided on the BBQ Beef Sando with broccoli salad as well as the spicy pimento cheese appetizer. Both the entree and appetizer were delicious, the real star of the show was the broccoli salad! Heads up, they mean it on the spicy with the pimento cheese but for me it was the perfect amount of spice! The space itself goes with the rest of the charm that is Main Street in Waterloo with exposed brick and the overall Hallmark small town vibe. They have a large space in the back where I have attended multiple events and it is even more enjoyable in the summer time. I have never had issues with the service here as others have noted in reviews, the bar staff have always been kind! This is a place worth visiting! read more

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Fern...she rocks...personality with a smile everytime!!! Drinks are on it! Cares if you're satisfied!!

Vintage Wine Bar is a very laid-back, casual spot. When we visited, we saw quite a few families with children, and adults of all ages. Most folks were very casually dressed - nothing stuffy about this place! The front part of the building is rustic, and it gets more rustic as you walk through various rooms; we ended up with seats in a big open room that felt much like a barn (but without the smell of livestock.) There was no table service; we went to the bar for food and drinks. Food menu is more like brewpub food than anything curated for wine pairings - lots of pizza, sandwiches, nachos, and Buffalo sauce. Our food was fine and unremarkable. The list of by-the-glass wines is not extensive (six white, six red, etc) and heavy on California and South America - in fact, all reds were from those regions. The bottle list is more diverse. Their slushy cocktails seem popular, and they have a few house cocktails as well. Beer list included some nice local craft beer, which went well with our pizza and bruschetta. The staff was friendly and welcoming and we had a good time. The Wine Bar is a nice complement to other Waterloo spots, and it's open a bit later than the nearby breweries. read more

I love everything about this place! Great wine, fantastic food (must try the fried potato salad and Mac and Cheese sides)!!! Atmosphere is beautiful and definitely enjoy relaxing on their patio. If you are in Waterloo, this is a must stop for everyone! Staff is exceptional and knows us by name! Friendly, fast and great food! What more do you need?! read more

Cute place for drinks with friends and bar food. Love this place. They make you feel like home. They do provide a lot of live music in the back. Stacie is awesome and makes really great drinks. She is very knowledgeable about the area. read more

Vintage Wine Bar - Cute little place for drinks and bar food.. - Wine Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Simple pub grub offerings although offer a make-your-own salad which is very good. Service is friendly and love the old time vibe of the brick walls. A lot of seating room. Wine, beer and cocktails on tap. read more

Their pizzas are good. Spinach dip is also good but a small serving for price. Love the atmosphere and that generally have great music on weekends. read more

Love the food options. Also the wine and mixers and different kinds drinks. All really delicious I like it that they offer some form of entertainment during the evening leading into the weekend so it's nice to kinda unwind Monday through Friday. read more

Drove 45 minutes to check this place out and see Rob Boyle. So glad we did! Great atmosphere, service, food, drinks and entertainment. Can't wait to return! read more

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Thursday night Open Mic Night is a blast. Great service, fun entertainment and the beer is always cold. They have a great outdoor seating area so the music is not too loud and you can always go inside if you need air conditioning or another drink. We really enjoy it! We love the energy Riley brings to Thursday nights! read more

Between casual gatherings, lunch and larger events Vintage Wine Bar has been an exceptional place to be. Staff is friendly as well.

Wine bar is a must if you're in Waterloo! My friends and I all absolutely love the environment, drinks, food, and staff. It feels like you're in a nice Soulard bar rather than in the middle of Waterloo. The Buffalo chicken pizza, Jive Turkey, Hummus, and Buffalo bread are my top food recommendations! As far as drinks go, you must try the Brother Almond if you like tequila! Absolutely amazing. The bartender, Steve, is phenomenal and personable with everyone. He also makes the best drinks. I cannot recommend Vintage enough and hope you stop in and give it a chance. read more

Not sure if it's great to say Vintage is like a home away from home, but it's true. Its like family- Fern, Stacy, Megan, Steve are all the best a we've become friends and family. Food is great, music is fantastic, venue is beautiful. Our retirement party was even there. We love their work with community , from House of Neighborly Service to Human Suppirt Services, to events that give their customers a reason to come gave a great time. They bring in talented and variety of musical artists, and support the music of local talent. Go there! Hang out and get some yummy food. Hey, sit with strangers and you will soon have new friends! read more

Extremely rude bar tenders. It is almost as if they want everyone to hate it here. Food overpriced and average. The vibe in the bar was fine until the bartender insulted a customer for not ordering food, while ignoring someone bringing a papa John's pizza in. read more

A must stop when in downtown Waterloo. A great rustic bar with a unique interior and back patio. We ordered drinks at the inside bar and went straight outside where there was live music on a Sunday afternoon. Great variety of wine and beer as well as a few speciality cocktails offered. There's definitely something for everybody! We chose Wine Slushies and would definitely recommend at least getting one, if not two! They were offering pizzas only when we stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. However a menu we saw on the bar saw other items such as small plates/appetizers - not sure when/if those items are available. Pizzas descriptions looked good however we just stopped in for drinks. Unique bar that you should definitely make a stop next time you're in Waterloo. If nothing else, walk thru to see the rustic and unique architecture. read more

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A great place for lunch We enjoy pizza and salads Some neat new options too Best place to hear great music n the weekends Just a fun place read more

Expensive for just drinks. Rude bar tender. Aggressive Staff. Pretty building tho read more

First off don't go by the name. This place is more than a wine bar. It's good food. Amazing Old Fashions made by Fern and a great place to relax and hear the bands or chill with friends. The appetizers were all amazing. read more

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If you did not hear the story of this place, you would not believe that this bar was not original. The floor, ceiling and beams were rescued from three barns in Kentucky. The owners and their families spent the last year of their lives pouring themselves into the Vintage Wine Bar. It just opened, but I did not feel any kinks of newness. The wine menu was nice and they had some specialty drinks (mimosa, etc.) plus beer. They will be having live music and adding food. The back has a beautiful seating area with firepits. Stop in now and come back often. read more

Vintage Wine Bar - The beams floor and ceiling are from three old barns They pilfered in Kentucky - Wine Bars Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Cool little addition to the burgeoning restaurant/bar/brewery scene situated around the county courthouse of Waterloo, Illinois. When you walk into this place you feel like you've entered a completely different time and space. Much of the interior was refurbished from old barns, giving it a very rustic atmosphere. Wide selection of good, quality wines by the glass or bottle and very affordable. In addition to the wines, they also have a decent selection of domestic heavies (Bud, Bud Light, Stag, Miller Lite) but also a decent selection of smaller craft brews like 4 Hands, Little Sumpin', Founders, and Samuel Smith. So, even if you are not a oenophile, it's worth stopping in for a drink. No food available but you are welcome to bring carry out with you. Kid friendly. Not too loud, not too quiet. Limited seating but different gathering spaces. Nice porch in the back with fire pits. Limited hours, so be sure to contact via Facebook before making a special trip read more

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This is an awesome place to spend an afternoon/ early evening on the patio. The decor is very nice with exposed beams, brick, and stone. We had a meat and cheese plate, spinach and artichoke pizza and two bottles of wine with our daughter and son in law. The live music was a nice mix of country and classic rock. read more

Great food! Expanded menu with something for everyone. Friendly bartenders and fast, courteous service.

We love the wine bar! Staff is amazing! Delicious drinks and food! All kinds of fun events going on all the time!!

The building and patio are beautiful. The staff is also great. Live music on Sunday afternoons. read more

I love this little place. It has a great atmosphere on the inside and I'm sure the outside is nice too. When we were there they were in process of adding a separate set of bathrooms outside. The owner was quite friendly. Now I know it is a wine bar but they make a lemon shake-up that is to die for. I will go back just for that. read more

Had a wonderful time catching up with friends I don't get to see often. Brandy, the awesome bartender, made our visit even better with her fantastic Drop ! She knows how to make the perfect drink!! read more

What a great little wine bar! Love the decor and old stone work! Great vibe. The wine list and pizzas are tasty and affordable. Nothing outstanding, but all good. Nice beer list too. read more

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Cool rustic decor. Basement stairway to the kitchen looks like a descent into a stonewalled dungeon. Great back patio and of course their Friday night deal of $5 glasses of wine from 4-7 might be the best in town. read more

Fabulous wine selections and even better bottle prices. Their red blend options are impressive and also have those sweet wines for your hummingbird friends. Had a cheese, meat, fruit plate which offered a nice mix and a buffalo chicken flatbread. The flatbread was more of a personal size pizza, but the flavors made it worth it! The ambience takes you to another world in downtown waterloo with the exposed brick and old wooden logs throughout. Only suggestion would be a sign on the windows since their main sign is hard to see in the evenings...especially for the out of towners. read more

Very very pretty the owners did great at this place! Fun place to meet with friends and enjoy a few drinks.