Scott C.
Yelp
It's always exciting when a new business opens up, and Green Bay just a got a new trendy wine bar, Amphora! They were open a couple nights during the Farmers Market, but I went on their first official night of being open. Like any new business, there are always a couple of hiccups. They were taking only cash because their credit card machine wasn't working, and their ATM wasn't working either. The good news is that was the only issue for the night!
For that night everyone got a complimentary meat and cheese board, which was a tasty delight! They have a small drink menu. About 15 each of red and white wines, close to 10 craft cocktails, and about a dozen bottled beers (nothing to exciting in that department). You have to appreciate when the menu is quality over quantity as the three red wines I had were very good. Be ready, you're going to pay anywhere between $7-13 for a glass, but you can get half a glass for a little less. Obviously you can buy a bottle if you really want to indulge yourself. My friend had two of their cocktails, the El Choto (mezcal, rosemary honey syrup, lime & cider) and the Pisco sour (brandy lime, simple syrup, egg white) and was impressed by both of them. I sipped on the pisco sour and it definitely wowed me.
The space is small, dark with a modern feel. There's plenty of seating at the bar, tables, and stools by the big glass windows up by the front. It can get crowded pretty quick. Good thing there is a second bar area in the back which is about the same size, so there's plenty of space for a small wine bar.
Service was good for the first. I recognized the bartenders as they've worked at other bars. They knew what they were doing and was attentive to everyone. Only hiccup was finding the right bottle, and having to open so many wines lol.
It's a great addition for downtown, and excited to see them grow and prosper!