Jordan V.
Yelp
Why, oh why has it taken me so long to make my way here? Well, I'll tell you. I came across Stained Glass Winehouse a little while ago when doing my bimonthly search for things to eat or do on the West Bank and this spot popped up after I was a few pages deep in my search results. A wine bar on this side of the river? My ears perked and naturally I bookmarked it and added it to my never ending list of places to explore to get lost in the queue *insert upside down face emoji*. So, when a friend of mine who also lives on this side was in town, I jumped at the chance to check this spot out.
This little hidden gem in Gretna is so cute and I can already tell it's going to be my go-to for bringing friends for a super chill hang. The music is great, it's cozy, but still chic, and the staff is so nice. They make great use of the space and there's plenty of seating without it feeling cramped. My favorite area is the little lounge space with couches and big comfy chairs. It's perfect for a group having a conversation or playing one of the board games that they provide. Stained Glass is a self-serve wine lounge so when you go in you put a card on file and they give you a card to use at the machines that will track your spending (kind of like game cards at an arcade except you're adding to your balance instead of subtracting from it). They have a selection of whites and reds that are organized from dry to sweet, a few beers and mixed cocktails, and a few spirits (you can have these neat, on the rocks, or make your own cocktail with the mixers they provide). Everything is priced by the ounce, with the wine and spirits having pre-set pour amounts that you can choose from. I believe it's 1oz, 3oz, and 6oz for the wines and 1oz and 2oz for the spirits (don't hold me to those numbers, lol). The beers and pre-mixed cocktails use a tap style dispenser that you can free pour to your desired amount. The dispensers will tell you your balance when you insert your card, so you can keep track of your balance before going to check out.
It's a veteran-owned business and they frequently host events that cater to veterans. They also host food pop-ups, have live music, daily happy hour specials, and other themed nights. I don't think they have a kitchen themselves, but they do offer charcuterie boxes for $25 if you need a little snack while you enjoy your rosé.