My sister asked me if I knew any good wine bars in the area and I have been wanting to visit this particular wine bar! I came here one evening with my dad and sister! We came in around 8pm on a Saturday and thankfully had no problem finding a table. I love the lab theme of this wine bar and loved the beakers & test tubes around the establishment! The ambiance was classy and relaxed. Although, the prices were a little steep for the flight of wine. The server was great at first, but I can't believe there were only two people manning the whole bar! It was hard to get attention of the server and seemed very uninterested at times. Overall, a great experience, good local wines, and mediocre service. I will definitely be back! read more

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Not only was this place so cute and in a really cute outdoor shopping center but the wine and the flatbread they have omg SOOOOO GOOOD

The wine is still excellent (although I'm not used to having my reds chilled) and the fig roll was still worth ordering, but when I walked in and smelled bleach, I was a little turned off. Most of my wine experience is what I smell in my glass and all I get a big ol' whiff of bleach. Ugh :/ Then during the course of the evening I noticed just how uncomfortably warm it was inside the venue. Not a very pleasant night. Lost a start with me now. read more

The location, at The Camp in Costa Mesa, itself already says this place is bound to be hip. I went on a Thursday night with two of my girlfriends. Knowing close to nothing about wine, we were a bit nervous about sounding like noobs. But luckily, the bartender was extremely helpful. I ordered a flight of white wine, but they offer red as well. They don't call it the Wine Lab for no reason --the wine came in test tubes, with a mini periodic table-like description of each of the wines! What's also really cool about The Wine Lab is that they allow you to bring in outside foods, even though they have a selection of food themselves. How cool is that?! This is definitely a good place for a first date. Quiet and intimate enough to talk, but nothing over-the-top fancy. Definitely beats dinner and a movie! -1 star. Sometimes, I couldn't tell if the bartender was joking or being serious; but he made a few condescending comments. Other than that, no complaints. read more

Wine Lab - Flight of white wine. $14! - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The WINE FLIGHTS are a must-try. Came here to catch up with a close old friend and the setting was absolutely perfect. Their was a Marilyn Monroe film being projected on the wall and the overall ambience was peaceful (soft music, dim lights, earth-toned decor). This place is perfect for a girls' night out or even a romantic date night. Five stars for a new and enjoyable experience. read more

Wine Lab - Wine Flight at Wine Lab, yum. - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I stopped by once and got the happy hour. My friend and I shared 2 flights of their test tube wine- 3 reds and 3 whites. I believe it was $16 for everything. Nice atmosphere at the Lab and has a good variety of wine. The bartender gave a little background of each one as she was pouring it out for us. My friend also ordered one of their flatbreads off the happy hour menu. It was decent and went along well with the wine but it was a little cheesy for my tastes. It was very quiet and calm inside and it's definitely not a good place to get drunk, loudy, and roudy. They seem to want to serve connoisseurs of wine, more than anything. read more

Wine Lab - Red and white wine sampler - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

it was a spontaneous trip here on a saturday night as my BF and i wanted to try something different had a thirst for some wine. it's really hard finding places to go in Orange County that is open after 7-8pm. Luckily, upon searching for "wine bars" on Yelp, this place popped up. Since it had good reviews AND it was at The Camp, we decided to give it a try. I have to admit, the parking here SUCKS. it was completely packed when we came, and literally circled the small lot 6-7 times before getting a spot. they blocked off an area towards the back of the lot for valet parking now which kind of sucks but i guess if you dont mind playing then it's a good convenience. anyway, we arrived at Wine Lab and noticed it was a REALLY chill and mellow place. there were just a handful of people when we arrived and it was so quiet....i thought i was in a library. we sat at the bar and noticed immediately the test tubes on the counter. and it finally hit me....wine "LAB". ahhhhhh, i get it. LOL what a cleve idea! just for the that alone, i ordered the red wine flight ($15) which includes 3 two oz tastings. you can fill each test tube almost to the top with each tasting. you get a wine glass plus your test tubes, then you pour the test tubes into the glass when you're ready to taste. i almost wanted to just drink right out of the test tubes...but i dont think it would have been very classy of me. LOL both the gentleman and lady who helped us that evening were super generous and friendly. they were attentive and definitely knew their wines. after drinking a bit, we decided to order the cheese platter ($15) since everyone around us ordered it too and it looked really good. they also have a handful of beer on tap so if you're not feeling wine but your date is, you still have the beer option. the decor of this place absolutely gorgeous. it's like a mod lab. there's also an outdoor patio area too which we totally missed so next time we'll have to check it out. read more

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After asking a worker which flight of the week she recommends, we ended up going with the Organic Spanish Tinto (~$15) & the Boutique Pinot Noir (~$18). Each flight, which consists of three test tubes full of three different types of wine, is equivalent to a glass of wine. My boyfriend & I aren't huge wine drinkers so this was all very new to us haha. Along with the two flights, we of course ordered a cheese platter as well, which had two different kind of crackers, jam, pickles, apple slices, goat milk cheese, cow milk cheese, & sheep milk cheese! (sorry I forgot the actual names of the cheeses) I really enjoyed this new experience and I would most definitely come when I'm in the area again. It was a cute, classy date with a nice ambiance & very sweet workers! read more

Wine Lab - two wine flights & a cheese platter plate that was recommended to be ordered with red wine :) - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

What happens when a bunch of science nerds find a hidden little gem that serves wine in test tubes? We gotta try it! As someone who doesn't have much wine experience beyond Stella rosa and sangria, I was very excited to come here with my boyfriend for our first mini wine tasting. We came during happy hour and the bar was pretty chill and empty. We ordered a cheese platter which was about $13 and two flights- one red and one white($9/flight). The server was very informative in telling us what type of wine we will be trying and where it came from. The wine lab is situated inside the Camp which is like a very hipstery, mini shopping strip so we got to walk around a bit afterwards. Overall I very much enjoy my experience and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Their flights are hit and miss but definitely fun to check out. My favorite thing to order (no surprise) is the wine and chocolate pairing. This is an excellent place to take a date before dinner. read more

Wine Lab - Wine and chocolate pairing. - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here with my best friend on a whim cause we wanted to be sophisticated and taste wine like the adults we are. 1st impression: "Where is everyone? Are they open? Oh yeah its 2pm on a Thursday..." We arrived during their happy hour and got a flight of whites & reds ($8 each) , all picked by our friendly bartender who was really sweet and wasn't intimidating at all, since we had no idea what we were doing. We really don't drink wine very often, but after this experience I got more used to the taste, and grew to appreciate it, especially the reds. Overall Its a fun and unique place for people to mingle, and it definitely makes for a good insta pic, cause lets be honest thats why most of us go to these places. *We also really wanted to try their Charcuterie plate, but were told that they only serve food after 4pm, so next time ill be sure to come around then.* read more

Wine Lab - Happy Hour! $8 wine flights :) - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wine Tasting anyone? I came across this place by accident on yelp and decided to try this place out with a friend this past Friday. Upon entering, I was greeted and told to sit wherever I wanted. Definitely enjoyed the laidback vibe of the place. A typical place to take a date or just to catch up with friends. There were three different flights to choose from: two reds and one white. I opted for the Rose B*tches flight which was the white wine flight. Being a wine tasting noob, I really did not know what to expect. However, the girl that served us definitely made it an interesting experience as she actually took the time to explain how each wine tasted and etc. Presentation: Being the science geek that I am, the wine test tube presentation was what brought me to this place. Other places just present the wine to you in a regular wine glass which is whatevers. Pricing: $15 for mine, but each flight varies! Tip: The wine flights change every month from what I remember correctly! Final Verdict: This was a very enjoyable first experience and I don't think it will be my last! read more

Wine Lab - Rose b*tches flight - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just came here with a friend for drinks. We got a flight of whites. It was A-ok. The ambience is well lit and the bartender is friendly. Probably wouldn't visit again. Located in the camp, it's in a very hipster and trendy neighborhood but my visit was mostly unmemorable. They also have bites and some cheese pairings but don't expect anything too fancy. Parking is easy enough to find. The wine sampling does come in test tubes. Three test tubes per flight. read more

service is always wonderful. friendly staff. serving warm red wine makes no sense for a wine bar. red wine is not served at room temperature. any wine bar owner must know this. ruined what should have been a nice glass. read more

*This review is mostly based off of my happy hour experience/value. This place was really cute and clean and the service was great. The ambiance was really nice and it was in a really trendy area in the Camp in Costa Mesa. I came here for Happy Hour on a Wednesday night and did a wine flight. My wines came back in 3 test tubes and they were definitely not filled to the top. I would say they were filled a little more than half way. The three together were probably around 5 oz which I thought was kind of a rip off considering it was happy hour and I didn't even get to choose my wines. I would never pay the full price for the wine flights and I thought even the happy hour price was steep for how little wine you got. I think I would have gotten more wine if I asked to sample one to be perfectly honest. The wines themselves were just OK. Nothing special and I feel like there are so many other Wine Wednesday deals elsewhere that I would look into those first (if you are specifically looking for Happy Hour). read more

Edwin was amazing tonight. We had a great experience here he knew the perfect recommendations for the whole party. Thank you Edwin.

When in Orange County, I often make my way out here, but end up on the other side of the freeway at South Coast Plaza. A friend suggested meeting here though and I was game, as I just wanted something to do to pass the time as we caught up. I wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised by this little gem of a place. Wine Lab makes wine tasting fun, by serving up their wine in test tubes for you to pour into your glass. Daily "flights" are arranged to let you sample various types of wine, or you can just buy a glass or bottle as you prefer. There are also some great appetizers. Cozy little place, great for a date. read more

The service here is wonderful! They made sure to check up on us consistently and the waitresses are sooo nice! Not to mention the scenery is wonderful. I would suggest sitting outside on the patio- great place to drink wine and observe your surroundings and take a cute picture! I ordered their rose wine and it was amazing! We also got the $9 flight during happy hour. The waitress was so nice and switched one of the Rose flights for a different white wine so that I could try something new since I ordered the Rose already (so thoughtful!) I would reccomend going for happy hour because it isn't crowded and the prices are reasonable! Make sure to get the Wine flight that comes in little beakers. Honestly they are just so cute and the whole concept of a chemistry lab is amazing!!! Overall great location and service. Happy Hour anyone? :) read more

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The people that work here are always so friendly and soooo helpful and they don't even seem annoyed when I keep asking them to tell me what wines were in my sampler ( and I mean I constantly ask because I keep forgetting ) The wine samplers are a super affordable price if you want to taste a few things to get an idea of what you like. I usually do a red and a white sampler and then I'll get a glass of that I liked. I usually just go with the suggested sampler of the day, but you can pick them as well. The test tubes they come in are super adorable. We don't usually have an issue with seating here we just get lucky enough to beat the crowd, but it's a small place so it does get crowded pretty quickly and people definitely stay for awhile to drink and eat ( they have a food menu at night as well like cheese plates and meats) Overall it's a cute place I like to go with my girlfriends to, chill and catch up while drinking and eating. What more can you as for. read more

Wine Lab - Red and white sampler! It's so cuuteees and tastes even better - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

LOVE this place, love the environment, love the ambiance, love the food, love the wine, and love the service! I have always passed by this place at CAMP and always wanted to go in. When I finally came here it was after my last final from UCI, and I fell i love with this place. My friend and I came really hungry and we thought we would not get full from what we thought was just "finger food." We were so wrong. We had ordered the honey and cheese platter (which included various amazing cheeses and honey-my favorite), Soleil Flatbread, and chocolate bon bons. The food came out so fast, the service was incredible, and the servers were extremely funny, friendly, and outgoing that were willing to take pictures of us haha. I love trying new wines, so this was the best place for me. We got a variety of wines from sweet red wines to savory white wines to in between, and we ordered them in chemistry test tubes, flasks and cylinders. The presentation of the food and drinks are outstanding and I couldn't stop taking pictures! I really enjoyed this place, and would love to come back here and experience it all over again! read more

Wine Lab - Honey and cheese platter - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

What an awesome concept: A WINE LAB! Charcuterie, delicious wine flights, or served by the glass. There are also ample bottles that you can purchase and give as gifts OR take home to enjoy yourself. Why 2 sad stars, you ask? Service. Mr. Cashier was busy checking his phone for important personal messages, not supporting Ms. Server. There was another person -- let's call him THE BUTTERFLY, because he flitted around the room, occasionally landing somewhere for a moment. This could be such a wonderful experience for so many different types of customers... Alas, the albatross of vacuously poor service weighing it down.... Sad day. read more

Wine Lab - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Visiting the Wine Lab was an experiment that met our hypothesis! Ordering two flights of the bartender's choice of red wine (6 test tubes in total which equates to 1.5 glass of wine?) brought us to buy a bottle ($14). Although somewhat pricey ($70 for two flights, one beer, one cheese plate and one flatbread pizza - happy hour menu), this place is a must to check out. Amazing service, great location (The Camp - plethora of restaurants and shops) and great atmosphere! If you are able to drink a bottle you've bought at the Wine Lab (as cheap as $12.00) that is my recommendation paired with food. I also recommend valet for $3, self parking is not worth the hassle. read more

Wine Lab - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is such a fun place to enjoy a great glass of wine. Once we found parking (took about 10 minutes but we found a spot) we headed right in and found a couple of seats at the bar. We had their rose and red of the day. Delicious and night staff. If we lived closer this would be a regular place for us. read more

Really cute little place to hang out with friends or grab a glass of wine on the way to an event. The bar tenders were very friendly and knowledgeable! They flights available or you can purchase by the glass or bottle. The red wine I had was delish! But what I think I liked the best was the over all vibe. cool music, decor, and an artsy film being projected on the largest wall for everyone to enjoy. While they close at eleven, they are very relaxed about letting you stay and enjoy your last glass of wine and chit chat with your friends. I saw a couple eating what looked like a very scrumptious cheese plate. I intend on checking that out next time I go. read more

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Pretty good place 1st time here. The ladies there are nice and answered any questions we had, but the guy with glasses is not welcoming and is rude. Didn't even bother to look at us or make eye contact. The environment at night is pretty nice. read more

Wine Lab - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with a hottie after a long drive back from LA. We sat at the bar, our bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered one red and one white flight, one additional glass of red, half of a white and shared a cheese plate. I LOVE drinking but am no way an expert. The flights were fine but didn't impress, the best one we tasted was the Zin from Hammersky in Paso Robles. It smelled like fig Jam and tasted super fruity but not tart. The cheese plate was also outstanding, can't go wrong with fancy cheese. This place is intimate and hip, great for a date or catching up with a friend but prepare to pay, we ordered a cheese plate and 3.5 glasses and the total was $56 bucks. read more

Wine Lab - Chocolate case - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm not a wine connoisseur and the only wines I enjoy drinking are that which sparkles. Might I add that their sparking moscato is superb here. I was expecting to dislike some of the flights chosen especially because I do not like dry or flat white wines but they actually went down quite easily. I had a pleasant time having conversations with friends and trying new wines. The whole experience was enjoyable and I came out having a better understanding of my taste. Don't be intimidated just tell them what you prefer and I'm sure they'll pick some good ones! read more

Wine Lab - Sparkling moscato and a variety of flights - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great service! Great honey and cheese plate- will definitely go back, great for girls night sharing a bottle of wine!

Underrated wine bar located at The Camp. Perfect date spot. The sommelier, Edwinn, really knows his stuff and has an impressive memory. He knew exactly what I ordered from months ago. I definitely recommend the wine flights to share. Follow it with a glass of your favorite one. Cheese and charcuterie plates are on point as well, they do a great job of pairing it perfectly with your wine selections. Plenty of comfortable seating, it's easy to spend hours here. read more

Wine Lab - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is adorable, and in the cutest little area. I think my friend and I just came at a very off time.... Saturday at 2PM and the place was completely empty. And by completely empty, I really mean it. There was one couple sitting at the bar, and one employee for the whole place. He did a great job though and took good care of us. He let us know that the chef was out for the day so if we wanted food we were welcome to bring some in from a neighboring restaurant (which we did!). We were pretty disappointed that we couldn't order anything, but still wanted to grab some wine. We each had a flight of whites, which were bartenders pick. He told us what order to drink them and what they all were. I wish I could've remembered all the names, because they were all excellent! There's a cute shop area in the front of the restaurant with wine for purchase, but I just can't imagine anyone buying anything. Not sure when/if I would come back here... If a saturday doesn't seem to be their prime-time, I don't know what is! read more

Wine Lab - Two white wine flights - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Love this place and I plan on returning. Love the Happy Hour menu. Gave wonderful suggestions and great tasty options. Great environment and nice music playing but able to talk without issues. Lots of light. read more

Wine Lab - Wine flight!!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It's been years since I've been here but came with a friend yesterday and loved it. Really great wine and a fun place to hang out on a Friday afternoon. The service was also fantastic and we bonded with our waitresses. :) Their happy hour menu is a good deal too. read more

Wine Lab - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this place! Love the decor, the lighting, the servers are knowledgeable and patient (repeating the different wines) We tried two flights-- 3 red, 3 white and an IPA. Happy hour (until 6pm) flights are $8. We didnt try food but maybe next time. Even brought home a bottle or two of our favorite Cab of the tasting. Only $11. Not a bad deal. I found this place to be moderately priced. I highly recommend the Wine Lab. GO! read more

Wine Lab - Ive been looking forward to trying this place :-) - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Place has declined in service and value. I used to come frequently for the happy hour flights. They used to fill the test tubes to the top now they barely fill them half way. I also remember getting 4 or 5 samples in the flight, now there are only 3. The people working there are a bit cold and don't seem very passionate or informed about wine. read more

The owner and all the servers are so helpful. Love the selection of wines and cheeses. Perfect for date night!

This place is so fun and cute! Our waitress let us sample a few of the wines before making a selection which is greatly appreciated since the wines are a bit pricey. You get what you pay for though! The Pinot Noir is delicious. My 2 girlfriends and also shared the 4 goat cheese plate for $25 and it is so worth it! Filled us up :) one of the best places for girls night!! read more

Wine Lab - Goat cheese board mmm - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Really good vibes, wine and staff. Stumbled on this place by happy accident and ended up becoming a wine club member. Great variety of wines and excellent value! They also have snacks and bites to go with the food! read more

The bar is well set up and had fun decor but the wine is not very good and the staff is nice but questionable helpful. The first wine I ordered was out of stock and the second option I picked was sour and fairly bad. We were in a group of 7 and the majority of us disliked the wine but just sucked it up. The lights are also poorly placed to where they're in your eyes. read more

Wine Lab - Wine - Wine Bars Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a cool idea. For all those wine and science out there, this is your place. Really good wine selection. A bit on the pricier side for the tastings (Pinot flight was $21 for 3 test tubes), but the glasses weren't awful (about $8 to $15). The bartender was helpful and did seem to be educated on wine. I ended up joining the wine club 2 bottles for $35/month and discounted tastings. Would recommend giving a try! read more

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So glad they're opened again! The staff and selection and attentiveness is phenomenal. The wine selection is superb and if you order the variety of flights the staff know what they're doing when we described our specific preferences. It's such a great setting at the camp and the wines, plates and staff make this a fun girls night and go to date night spot, we buy a bottle of wine after tasting every time we come. I'll definitely be returning month after month. read more