My husband and I attended a pre-wedding party at Wine 101. When we arrived, the party was already underway. The signage and uneven walkway made it difficult to find the entrance to the building. There is a very extensive wine list but we chose to drink soda on this night. Once we had our drinks, we went back outside where there is a nice area to eat and drink and talk with friends and family. There was a musician playing on this Friday night but unfortunately he was not very good. We enjoyed the outside and each other's company while we had our beverages. read more

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Our happy place! Wine 101 isn't just a wine bar, it's where my husband proposed, where Saturdays feel like a warm hug, and where the people make every visit special. Kyle and Paul are absolute cuisine wizards, and Joe, JT, and Nicolas always help us discover the perfect pour. Sonya and her husband bring the cheer, charm, and good vibes that make this place feel like family. Between the live music, the delicious nosh, and the welcoming energy, it's our favorite spot in town. read more

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Ordered a glass of cab. Terrible. Went to see if I could switch it and the guy behind the counter literally said, "No, it's your wine, you ordered it, I'm not taking it back". Unbelievably rude. There are many ways to say no. That's not it. He then brings food we ordered, sees the wine and asks if I would like to order another AND reminds me again that he's not taking the one I have back. Again, there are many ways to say no. Rude and confrontational customer service. I'll be sharing. read more

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We love how welcoming Wine 101 is! We ordered the lobster bites, BLT, and one friend got a pepperoni flatbread. We enjoy coming to play mahjong and grab dinner together. The staff always asks about how our game is going, and doesn't mind us having fun. read more

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Very welcoming staff also super friendly, quickly sat and they took our drink order pretty fast as well. Food is very yummy as well. Highly recommend!! read more

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My mahjong group decided to try this gem of a place out Friday night. Boy were we happy we did. They have a big selection of wine by the glass or you can enjoy a bottle. They had a good selection of eats and the music was amazing. Autumn Michele was a pleasant surprise. The service was friendly and inviting. You order inside and they will bring your order out. This local spot promotes community. I definitely am putting this relaxed spot on the list of places to relax with friends, dates or if you just want a solo chill time! Well done, Wine 101 read more

Wine 101 is a great space to hang out, have a glass of wine (or bottle) and listen to music. There is also a brewery in walking distance if you're not a wine fan. Service was great! Very attentive! The only negative would be the food I had first time around. The chips and queso kinda tasted like velveeta cheese, we added the ground meat to it, but it just didn't add anything. Their chips were store bought and thick, I'm not a big fan (my husband loves those kinda chip!) the other food we had was the lobster bite with garlic butter and Texas toast. For the price and what was served we were both very disappointed. The lobster was okay, but didn't have the "garlic butter" I was expecting, and the Texas toast was just toasted bread with no butter. We both agreed that everything else besides the food from that night was awesome! We do plan on going back and trying the charcuterie or a flat bread! read more

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My Ivisited wine 101 this past Saturday for the first time in a while and were pleasantly surprised by the knowledge of our server Nicholas. He made some great recommendations and we plan to return soon. read more

We went to Wine 101 on a Saturday night with two other couples. I'd been a few times in the past and it had been a great experience. Apparently things have drastically changed. We sat outside and needed to go to the bar to order food and wine as there are no longer servers. There's hardly any space at all inside. The live music outside is really nice. The process to order wine and food took a very long time. We ordered the meatballs with raspberry chipotle wine sauce and they were good, but it kind of tasted like we were getting samples at Costco. They're okay but not great. We also ordered the chopped avocado chicken salad and it was pretty good. The hummus and pita bread were good as well. Nothing really special though. The very best thing we tried was the carrot cake. It was really delicious. Everyone ordered a few bottles of sparking wine and they kind of hand you a container with ice to carry to your table while you are also carrying your glasses. No one ever came to remove the food when we were finished eating and oh my the flies were everywhere. We even moved the plates to try and get the flies to stay away. I don't know if they are short staffed by choice or because they can't find anyone but honestly, for the prices there should be servers and people to clear plates and empty bottles. We decided to leave and go elsewhere. I don't think we will return and Helotes has many new places that we can try. read more

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Party of 3 for dinner.we were able to walk in and seat ourselves immediately. Joe was our waiter for the night, the sweetest bartender to date. He recommended certain drinks and food items. We went ahead and ordered a bottle of wine, and with that came a free flat bread. The flatbread we ordered was the bacon and goat cheese. It was so delicious. Crispy edges and the goat cheese was creamy with a nice crisp bacon on top. It did have a balsamic drizzle as well. We also ordered the meatballs, and even though the dish did not look appetizing, it was one of the best meatballs I have ever tasted. We also ordered the Caprese salad, and well, you can never go wrong with that. Lastly, we ordered the 101 charcuterie board, and there was so much food that we had to take it to the to-go box home. The place was not busy, so the ambiance was nice and quiet. The place was clean. A must stop for drinks and great apps. read more

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If your from Helotes then yeah, you already know about this place. If not then, oh my do I have treat for you. I will say the appetizers can be hot and miss. So less than five stars but otherwise you'd be dumb to miss this rare Texas gem, have a glass of fine wine and enjoy the crickets singing. read more

Delish. Try the tiramisu and a Pinot noir. Freelander hit the spot. Definitely we will back. read more

Nice outdoor seating in the middle of a courtyard with soft string lighting surrounding the perimeter. Cool ambience and dog friendly. Inside of Wine 101 is nice and elegant. I enjoyed the live music and 1/2 price bottles of wine on Wednesdays. HOWEVER, wine can be a bit pricey for the brand IMO. They had a Canyon Lake red that normally sells well under $10 and are selling it for quiiiiiite a bit more. So, do your research to see if you're really getting a deal...or just paying for the area. I walked to a shop and bought a couple cute jumpers for fall from a nearby boutique that was still open at 10 pm . I've been during the day and had coffee at their coffee shop while working. All in all, cut me spot to hang out with friends or yourself. I'll def be back for the ambience..may just bring my own beverage ‍ DJM! read more

Wine 101 - 1/2 price wine bottles on Wednesdays - Tapas Bars Near Me - Helotes, Texas

Great atmosphere, location, product and service. Employees and customers all very welcoming.

My friend and I had an awesome time at Wine 101! This hidden gem is definitely worth checking out. Very nice wine selection (and half off some on Wednesdays!) as well as charcuterie and other food choices. I'll be back for sure! read more

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Love the place, all the employees are beautiful and very conversational. Food and drinks are on point!!! Must visit! We will definitely visit again. Live band- beautiful voice, chill spot, and a hidden gem. read more

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I have a come to this place for years and I've always enjoyed the outdoor seating the best. Plenty of options to choose from on the wine list and light bites! There's live bands that play time to time some are good and one that is a bit outdated and corny humor that we avoid. Wine 101 is great year around and has both limited indoor and a lot of outdoor seating!! This is go to place on the wk ends! read more

Great ambiance & wine selection. Appetizers & cheese & meat boards are delicious. Great ambiance to have a Women's wine party.

We've been coming here for about 5 years ! Service is always good and the wine is better . Great place for drinks with friends or date night! read more

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I love love love Wine 101. Its comfortable atmosphere is so relaxing! Whether you're going out on a date night or chilling with the girlfriends, Wine 101 is perfect for all occasions. The wine is always flowing and the tapas are delicious. If you're really a wine nut like me, join the wine club! read more

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Love the flatbread pizzas and the have a lovely selection of wines. And the servers know what they taste like and are honest in their recommendations. Fantastic spot to sit with friends and catch up or just a GNO. read more

The ambiance here is so nice! Twinkle lights, live music, great 1/2 off wine options on Wednesday's and DELISH flatbreads and apps! read more

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Wine! Wine! Wine! This place is too cute. It is a perfect location for a romantic date or wine with girlfriends. The area is quiet and not too far from 1604 The wine is list is great. They have a little bit for everyone. The waitress was good at helping my friends pick out a wine of their liking. The menu is limited, but has all you need. Their boards are so good. I did miss the fire pit. I'm not sure if they don't have it anymore or if it was just off on the night I went. read more

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Love this place. Only reason for the 4 stars is the menu is a bit limited. What they offer is done well and the vibe is upbeat and a great place to hang out and listen to music!! I have been going to Wine 101 for about 3 years now ! Always a hood time and fun people read more

Wine 101 had pages of wine selections. If you're interested in wine, or are looking to try some new wines, then I would definitely recommend going here. While I didn't know too much about wine, the waiter gave some good recommendations. We were in larger group, so he asked us what kinds of wine or flavors we preferred, and was very helpful. If going in a large group, I would recommend getting a few different bottles of wine and trying some different flavors. The restaurant had a really relaxed atmosphere, with nice seating both inside and outside. The outside was especially pretty, with lights going across the patio and small lit bottles. I would have preferred sitting outside if it wasn't so cold - Wine 101 have some blankets outside, but San Antonio was still too cold. I will definitely go back to Wine 101 in the future. read more

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This has become my most favorite spot to chill with the gals and enjoy some exquisite wine for a great price that you just can't beat. The view is so gorgeous during nice weather outside and they typically will also have some live music going so the vibes are just immaculate. Every time we go I always try to ask for Taylor as my waitress, she is definitely one of their best and just makes the experience even better. She never fails to recommend a great wine choice, and she's super easy to converse with. Also can't beat their half price wine bottle deals on Wednesday which is an all day deal. Just absolutely love it here and I'll always be one of their regulars from now on read more

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Always a fun vibe and atmosphere at wine 101! I especially enjoy sitting outside and enjoying a pizza or charcuterie board

Another well hidden gem in downtown Helotes! Wine 101 is my mom and I's go-to hang out for a nice glass (or bottle) of wine. They also serve tapas and delicious flatbreads. It's located in a nice little square along with a micro brewery, a coffee shop, and a gelato shop with nearby boutiques within walking distance. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting inside, and the outside seating is nice and shady with lots of trees and a stage for live music. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the different wines they serve from various vineyards. If you're looking for a small place with vineyard vibes to enjoy some wine or beer, this is the place to go! read more

I've been twice. I love this place. My friends and I had such a nice time and out server Bronze was el the best!! Funny, friendly and took great care of us. read more

First time at this place and we had so much fun for our date night! The only reason I gave a 4 star was because I wish the bar was bigger and it had more seating! Right when we walked in everyone was so friendly! First of all let me say the location is kind of hidden but it's so cute and natur-y, loved it! One of the guys (bartenders) was very helpful in helping us choose a wine selection and told us about the specials! We chose to buy a bottle and get a free pizza! Both were delicious! The atmosphere was so welcoming, only complaint would be the decor. It has no theme and I feel if they went with a more fancy theme it would be even more welcoming and match the cute fireplace they have! Definitely will be going back and recommend this place! read more

Wine 101 was a lot of fun. We went before a concert at John T Floore's and they had a little band playing. The vibe is super lowkey and very spread out. The waiter got to us very quickly and helped me pick something out. I like the spread out Texas country vibe. Super welcoming. read more

I came during ladies night and the bottles were 1/2 off. There was a bar outside that was serving sangria and white wine. And they had plenty of outside seating under shady trees. There are also stores and a ice cream shop surrounding the area. My boyfriend and I went and enjoyed our 1/2 off bottle and sangria's. The staff were friendly and also gave us a menu for appetizers to try, sadly I didn't, but everything looked and sounded great. read more

Wine 101 - Sangria and 1/2 off bottle - Tapas Bars Near Me - Helotes, Texas

Sit down among live oaks and live free range chickens to enjoy a bottle of wine and a cheese platter. In the fantastic spring evening, the festive lights are enchanting. Impossible to NOT enjoy your visit! read more

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One of my favorite places, very knowledgeable wine staff, good food and entertainment. Never a dull moment at this place. Indoor and outdoor seating and occasionally you can catch a Spurs game in the bar read more

Wines from all over the world, great pizza, nice "seasonal" outdoor seating, excellent service and fun local musicians. What more could you want.... And a local micro brewery next door. read more

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The 16 dollar BLT was an absolute joke. That thing could not have more than a dollars worth of ingredients. I get that you're a wine place but if you are going to serve food, put some effort into it. read more

Used to give this place five stars but it has changed. We love going here on wine Wednesday's and sitting outside enjoying a bottle or two and dinner. But wine glasses are now plastic. Serving wear plastic w paper plates. Had chicken avacado salad. Used to get two avo half's filled w salad. Now one. Server while really nice was hard to find. The ambiance and wine are great. read more

Worst service ever this is how my husband got served his beer, when asked about why the beer it's was this way the waiter David with a sarcastic voice said it is served this way and made a weird comment about my husband. Food was okay but when service lacks even when you want to pay, you put things it perspective you pay a bill of 154 dls for a bottle of wine an a cheese platter and if service it's not there you will never return there is plenty of other places that will welcome your business ! Hope this will helps if you decide to come !! read more

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The customer service, quality of wine, and tapas is an absolute must when you want to chill with good people around. Ryan, provided some of the best service I have seen in quiet some time. A group of us usually come out here at least once a month; especially, when you have colder weather. Having the ability to relax by small fires outside, talk with folks in and out of your circle is a must if you come out here. I have yet to have a bad experience at this establishment which is rare with most businesses out there. Ryan, walked around from party to party to make sure that everyone was comfortable. The level of personal service you will get is phenomenal. Wine 101 has an atmosphere like no other! You will have the Hill Country feel, a soothing sound if you choose to sit by the pond, a small alcove which is not only comfortable, a well lighted backyard with several fire pits to sit around and listen to live music, and the best part other than the staff; it's not pretentious. This place is a must if you desire a good bottle of wine, tapas, atmosphere, and great service. read more

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Forget the wine and food (though it's good), this place has the GREATEST atmosphere! Outdoor seating, lights strung across a big courtyard, and live music? They also share the courtyard with a gelato place (Congelato), which makes this one of my favorite places to invite out-of-town guests! Want some wine? Appetizers? Dessert? Wanna bring your kids? Dog? You can do it all here. read more