The Wine Feed

I visited The Wine Feed last Saturday with three friends, and we were so impressed. The space has such a cool, inviting vibe – perfect for relaxing and catching up. Their wine selection is outstanding, with so many unique options to try. Our server, Mari, was amazing – super friendly, knowledgeable, and offered excellent recommendations that matched each of our tastes perfectly. We ordered a few small plates, and the food was absolutely mouth-watering. You can really tell they put thought into their pairings to complement the wines. Overall, an incredible experience – delicious wines, scrumptious food, and top-notch service in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend The Wine Feed for anyone looking to discover new wines, enjoy great food, and spend time with friends in a welcoming atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!

A group of us met for our dining group this week at The Wine Feed. They arranged a great place for the eight of us around a table where we could see and hear each other easily. Water was brought as each person arrived. Once we were all settled, our server took wine orders. For a place called “The Wine Feed,” I was kind of shocked that there was such a limited selection. Only three reds and whites, and a single rose. The Sangiovese blend that I got was ok, but I’d have loved a different Italian option. The staff explained the menu and the daily special and took orders. Our food arrived relatively together, and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. I had the wild mushroom flatbread and a sweet corn and bacon carbonara (half order). My glass was empty, and I requested a menu to find something else to have with the rest of the meal. A white was suggested and I ordered it, but I wished I had gotten one of the other reds. The white was very mild. The carbonara was ok, but there was little bacon. The sweet corn overpowered any saltiness, and there were no condiments available to assist the flavor. Desserts were well received. Payment with table side handhelds replaced the usual chaos of paper, folders, and plastic. Kudos to our server who managed this well. I recommend for a nice evening in a very inviting atmosphere and fine service. I’ll probably be back, but there was nothing that grabbed me and made me want to return immediately. If you’re living in that area, I could see it being your usual place.

Creative and delicious, well prepared dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch at The Wine Feed. This also is a great place for pre-theater dining, happy hour with friends or a date night. Everything from cocktails and lite bites to full entrees.

It's been a minute since the last time we stopped by The Wine Feed... after today we don't know why we waited so long to visit. Absolutely amazing! The wine and selection options on the wine flights is exceptional and the food is out of the world. Wagu sliders were the best sliders I've ever had! Ever! Absolutely delicious!

I always love going to the Wine Feed. The staff are very helpful, friendly and provides great recommendations. Also, the chef and menus are great - highly recommend!

Phenomenal food - and very reasonably priced. Was shocked at the portion sizes of the “half” portion of pasta (only $15). Will be back!

Tonight was our third dinner at The Wine Feed, and every course was perfect! The main dish (catch of the day) was especially delicious: NC scallops with eggplant stuffed with blistered tomato & fig jam, topped with marcona almonds and finished with a 7 year balsamic. Amazing! This is my new favorite restaurant!

This is a hidden gem in plain sight since you wouldn’t expect a wine bar/store to have such an amazing back kitchen and dining experience. The food blows me out of the water every time, especially the wagyu beef sliders, vegetable sides, pasta, entrees and desserts. So basically everything!! 🤣 It’s in walking distance of DPAC and the Durham Bulls Ballpark which is a plus. Super relaxed atmosphere with a sophisticated and “inspired by taste” palette. Friendly staff. The wines are out of this world and truly elevate each yummy dish. Monthly wine club is clutch. Love The Wine Feed!! 🥂✅🥰

While in the area I decided to stop in prior to attending a showing of the Broadway play The Wiz nearby at DPAC. A friend purchased a Gift Card for me years ago after learning that I enjoyed my experience at a wine tasting & small bites event at their sister location in Downtown Raleigh. That location has since then closed and I had not gotten around to visiting. Upon arrival I sat at the bar and was kindly greeted. The bartender shared with me my options for redeeming my Gift Card. I decided to have a wine flight and small bites before heading to DPAC. I chose the Charles Gonnet French White wine. The wine is made with Jacquere grapes grown organically in clay and limestone soil. It is medium-bodied and dry with melon rind, green almond, and pear notes. Very nice. I also chose the Brooks Rose . This rosé wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes from Willamette Valley. Lastly, I had a Greek white wine called Tethalassomenos. A famous wine of ancient Kos (4th century BC). In ancient times wine was diluted with water before consumption (krasi). However, the Ismiotes (Municipality of Kos who lived in Kefalos in the present Greek region) diluted it with sea water. Each chosen paired perfectly with my appetizer or choice, the Burrata Crostini. This was topped with sprouts(micro greens) and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Delicious! Service was friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed winding down here prior to attending the show. I highly recommend this as a nice place to enjoy prior to or after a show in the area.

I've been here numerous times, and each visit is truly an enjoyable experience. Erin and the entire staff are incredibly helpful in guiding me to the perfect wine, whether I'm pairing it with a meal at home or just enjoying a glass at the bar. The food menu is also fantastic; I highly recommend their pasta, which I believe is made in-house. I'll definitely be back soon!

Hidden gem! Food was incredible, and service was top notch. Very impressed. We will be back.

A cute and quaint wine bar with a varied selection and a tasty food menu. We had the Brussels which has a good sweet chile glaze, shrimp risotto, and chicken florentine flatbread. We also both ordered the $15 wine flight which had significant pours. I would return here to try their brunch.

My husband and I stopped at The Wine Feed to pick up some wine that they special ordered for us and we decided to stay for date night. It was amazing! I feel bad that we hadn't been in such a long time. We shared a flight of reds and then each ordered a glass of our favorite one. We shared an absolutely delicious brussel sprout appetizer and each had our own entrees. I love the ambiance in there and the service was excellent. We will definitely go back for future date nights.

Most reliable place to grab a great wine and some of the best dishes in durham. I'm so excited that they're bringing brunch to their offerings too! This is one of the staples that makes durham dining and culture so special.

This place is a hidden gem. The wine is fantastic, but the food is the star. Everything we have had (and it's a lot) has been so great, from brunch to gnocchi to wagu sliders...all incredible. You will not regret your visit!

Horrible experience! We went in around 8 on a Friday night. Not a sole in the restaurant. There were six of us hungry and thirsty and ready to drop some cash. The "hostess" looked at us with absolute scorn and begrudgingly offered us a menu saying "our kitchen closes in 20 minutes". We rush to order food and one drink. Two of our friends join us and she tells them they can't order, kitchen closed. Mind you there is no one else on the restaurant (which I now get). Then we try to order a second glass of wine and a first one for our friends ( this is what they are selling-correct?) and she says she can't serve us anymore. She implied that we were too drunk!!! On one glass of wine? She definitely wanted us to leave. We seemed to be an imposition on the establishment. We were really looking forward to this place being our new go-to. It couldn't have been more disappointing!

First time in! Great options for seating both inside and outdoor. You can sit at the open bar or at a cozy table. The wine list is very descriptive and enjoyable. We ate the truffle pizza and the wagyu pasta, delicious. Felt like a secret spot that more people should visit! Service was great, servers were attentive and inviting. Will be back

I came in here for a fun and chill Saturday just floating around Durham. I absolutely loved how knowledgeable Ashley was when helping me and a friend pick wines for our tasting. They have a great selection of wines from places you wouldn't expect all over the world. The food and the menu are awesome. I'm still not over the vegan butter. So good. Will return.

The service was nice - we didn't have to ask much about the wines because all the descriptions were on the menu. Unfortunately, there weren't many options. We want to go back one day for the food because it looked and smelled good (we didn't know they had so many options). It honestly seemed more like a restaurant than a wine bar so we'll go back eventually to try the food.

We had come here just for wine when they first opened but recently came back after seeing in their email that they were offering mimosa specials. Staff were very friendly and we had the munchies so we ordered a mushroom flatbread. The food is surprisingly good for a place mainly known as a wine bar. We saw on their emails that they also occasionally have special themed dinners paired with wines, so we'll have to try that some day. We stopped in on another night when they were offering free wine tastings from one of their suppliers.

Amazing amazing amazing!!! The service was awesome, our waitress was super nice and attentive. The food was top notch. And I found my favorite red there so I highly recommend their wine flight. We've been back 3 times within a month

Always a great space to return to! Chef is fantastic and the wine is always flowing and paired in a way that is sublime.

Such good food! I never understand why it's not packed. We had amazing crispy Brussels sprouts that melted in your mouth, great flatbread, crostini with burrata and an excellent salad. And fabulous wine!

What an amazing find right across from the apartment. The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was very laid back. I highly recommend the charcuterie gnocchi. We will definitely be back.

Well geesh, I've only been here 30 or 40 times, seems about time for a review?! Given I've been a longtime customer and fan of the original Raleigh Wine Feed, it only would make sense that I would be a fan of Wine Feed #2 in Durham! It feels like the original Wine Feed but with a much larger space and back-lounge with decorative fireplace. They've also got a larger menu of small snacks and plates for those who want to hang out a bit, expect more on that food menu, soon! But what makes the Wine Feed, the Wine Feed is the laid-back staff! Knowledgeable, personable and helpful, the Phils and Brianna make sure that you get some great wine without any of the wine snobbery you can often run into. The bottles here are in the affordable $15 to $30 range and they make an effort to offer up more unusual varietals that you might not normally try. The crowd at Wine Feed Durham is mostly the 25 to 45 range, a mix of young professionals and those in the know. And with its convenient location right off of S. Roxboro Street, it's a quick stop for me when I head into downtown Durham. So stop on by, relax with a good glass and enjoy some conversation at the Wine Feed Durham! They'll also soon be adding a new patio area as a bonus, suh-weet!

Great place to relax and enjoy a vast variety of . Located in the heart of downtown Durham you will not be disappointed with the selection and overall hospitality.

I co-hosted a college alumni event here, and everyone seemed to enjoy gathering on the Wine Feed patio. The staff was helpful and nice, and we enjoyed the food and wine. I'd definitely recommend it.

Thanks for the great port wine recommendation! I loved the sweetest of the wine, perfect after dinner sip!

Came in a couple of hours before close and learned that they close the kitchen at 10pm so we got in just in time for some small bites. We ordered the cheese board which crane with 7 local cheeses along with nuts, fruit, honey and amazing toasted focaccia. The honey and dig and added the perfect amount of sweetness to the cheeses. The employees were all very informed and gave great suggestions. We enjoyed some of the Lambrusco wines and the sangria. The wine is a variety of prices many great options but the glass. Also themes flights that sounded amazing but decided to go with glass options.

Went here today for the Rose Fest event. Mass chaos!! There was no direction and a LOT of people in a smallish site for this type of venue. You went from Vendor to vendor trying different Roses (there were a LOT) but as there were so many people and no order you couldnt learn about the wine. This was a shame as there were some memorable wines. Why the higher rating if this was such chaos? The wine bar. When they aren't stacked to the Nines this would be the cutest place to come have a nice relaxing glass of wine!! They had a very eclectic selection which included my current fav white, a Picpoul. There is a cute lounge area to just snuggle in to when cold weather comes and a nice red. Seriously....it was a little difficult to find, mass chaos for the event but totally worth the trip!

I went to the Wine Feed for a tour through Italy wine tasting---for $20, we were able to sample several wines from each region, along with food pairings for each table with the wines. The food was very good and so was the wine! I enjoyed hearing about the history behind the wines, too. The wine experts were very knowledgeable and were good at helping us find wines that suited our individual tastes. I really liked that they had a bar, as well, along with food that you could order. The staff is very accommodating and ready to answer all questions. Also liked that although it is located near downtown, it had its own parking area.

Loved our time at the Wind Feed. We came for the free Wine Wednesday tasting and then shared a couple of flights. Knowledgeable and friendly staff and great selection. We had the cheese and meat tray with olives. So good! I would make one suggestion.....SIGNS!!! They've been open since May and I've been next door to the cidery an never knew they were there! Nothing draws attention to the entrance. Needs more pizazz. And the menu needs to ABV of the wines.

Bottom line: This downtown Durham location of The Wine Feed is just as awesome as their Raleigh location, and there is more space to fill in what they do best...sell, serve, and impart knowledge on wines. The garage vibe is good here, I like it. Another five stars for The Wine Feed! The Deets: Quite by surprise in trying to head to Bull City Ciderworks this past weekend, we came up to the new location grand opening of The Wine Feed in downtown Durham. I've been to their original downtown Raleigh location and love it, and this location does not disappoint either. In fact, it's a huge massive space compared to their Raleigh location. It's kind of a garage feel and I am digging it. There's a nice long bar to the right of the space to buy/enjoy a glass of your choice, a great wine shop in the middle of it, and to the left appears to be an evolving type of events space. As with their original spot, these guys offer great wines for any occasion and for every taste. Plus, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and happy to impart that knowledge to you when asked for or needed. They had a sparkling wine tasting to celebrate their official grand opening and all were great but unique, with staff careful to explain the background and importance of each tried. This type of service as well as selection make these guys stand out. I feel the same way about the Durham location of The Wine Feed as I do with the Raleigh one...five stars!

Great wine selection and helpful employees! Wine Feed has a bar, an organized retail area, and a spot for live music. I primarily walked around the retail area to select a bottle of wine to purchase. The wines in one section are organized by country and in another section they are organized by what foods they pair well with. I especially enjoyed this section and I selected a wine that pairs well with burgers and pizza. As I was walking around the store, an employee came over, provided suggestions, and helped me select a wine. Overall, it was well organized and clean, and there were many options to try/purchase.

Super cute place. I went to the opening last Friday and enjoyed the free wine and cheese tasting in store. There's a wide variety of wines to choose from and a nice bar if you're just looking for a drink or a small bite. Cozy area and staff is very welcoming. Location is also great so if you're just passing through downtown durham, I'd recommend checking it out!

I'm incredibly impressed with The Wine Feed in Downtown Durham. They have such a great array of wine and I visited and sipped pre-covid but the experience that really blew it out of the water for me was recently when we were out of wine and wanted some last minute. I checked out The Wine Feed on a whim and it turned out not only did they stock one of my favorite wines but they made a recommendation that is now my absolute favorite wine ever hands down! I decided to ask for a recommendation on a Reisling. The person who was helping me (Chelsea) asked a list of great questions including what price point I was comfortable staying within. She admitted to me she wasn't as comfortable making a recommendation on Reisling so she asked another co-worker (I really appreciate her admitting that and going to someone who had the best knowledge, not everyone would do that) they came back with a recommendation of the 2014 Johannisberger Klaus Spätlese so we bought 1 bottle not expecting miracles as usually wine recommendations we've received previously at other places haven't been great but boy did we regret not getting more! This is the best wine and wine recommendation we've ever received! It's like drinking a crisp nectarine or some similar fruit! It's the most unique wine I've ever tasted. My husband, who doesn't even like wine has been pouring it for himself! Thank you so much you have a customer for life!

Delicious wine, laid back atmosphere, close parking, and attentive staff. What more could you ask for? I enjoyed my first visit to The Wine Feed and will definitely go back. I had the wine flight which allows you to choose 3 of their wines from the menu (2oz of each). I also ordered the meat and cheese charcuterie which was very flavorful. I will be back soon!

My friends and I went to The Wine Feed during its opening week. I really like how large the space is! There's a lot of parking around the venue and it has a wide selection of wine. I got the merlot and it was a nice flavor and not too bold of flavors. We also received some trays of food and the spread is exactly what you need when you are drinking delicious wine. The only feedback I have for them is providing more seats and more light fixtures. Granted, I visited the place when it firs opened. If you want excellent service, good wine and a lot of space, go here!

I know what you're thinking: Surprise! Erica is reviewing another drinking establishment. But what you don't know is that they have an AMAZING menu of foods as well! My personal favorites are always cheese plates, but they've got a pretty epic crab cake (and I spent 6 years in New England) and other great options as well! I don't think I've repeated a wine yet, and it's right by work, so I visit *frequently.* Bartenders are super sweet and very excited to help you find whatever the perfect wine for you in that moment is! If you're part of their Wine Club, you get discounts as well. I'm looking forward to trying some of their classes and pairing events--who knew wine paired so well with BBQ?! The space is nice and open with some more intimate soft seating, traditional bar seats, and a really chill patio area that they've separated from the parking lot with a nice wooden privacy enclosure. The outside is dog-friendly, too! And don't get me started on the alcoholic ice cream they sell... :)

Amazing food! Chef Adam made our experience worth it. Everything was well balanced and properly seasoned. Protions are very healthy!! I ordered hungry and needed to be rolled out of the bar. The wine selection is very diverse but the prices are very affordable. Was only visiting for the weekend from Boston and can not wait to come back. More than 5 star!!

These people know their stuff. We went on Friday when the Durham Bulls game kept getting pushed back due to a rainstorm. I got the white wine flight with a sauvignon blanc I fell in love with and had to grab a bottle after the outing. My two sisters also thoroughly enjoyed their flights - the bubbly and the rosé flights. We also ordered the cheese board sampler where you can pick four items of your choice and picked the goat, Brie, and manchego cheeses with the salami. My favorite was the machego but all the cheese was great. The salami was tasty but perhaps needed to be sliced thinner as it was very chewy. Our server was on the track to becoming a sommelier which is quite an accomplishment. We were supremely impressed by her knowledge of the wines when we asked for information - she truly knew absolutely everything about them. Can't wait to try more wines here!

Playing hooky from work, a girlfriend and I had a chance to check this place out since Bull City Ciderworks didn't open until 3 this past Friday. We found two spots on some very nice couches in the back and camped out for a couple hours. There are two wine bars in the area that I do not care for because their prices are high, their pours are small and there is a slight boujeeness in the air. Thankfully, The Wine Feed has managed to avoid all of those pitfalls. We went with a flight of rosé for a mere $13 and ordered seconds of our favorite. Staff here are SUPER friendly and helped us pick out a mixed case of wine to take home. Decent selection of wine to choose from with a price range to fit everyone's budget. Highly recommend this place to play catch up with a girlfriend, a date night of wine tasting, or to pick up some wine for a night in.

We stopped here for the first time the other day. The service was great! We got our food super quick. We enjoyed our flights and talking with the people who worked there. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. They took their time answering all of our questions. We can't wait to come back!

The Wine Feed is such a fantastic addition to downtown Durham!! Annabelle and Brianna make each and every guest feel welcome and comfortable when in the store, and have a wealth of knowledge about the wines they carry if you're not sure what you're looking for. Many of the wines are priced affordably -- my personal favorite, a sparkling rose is only $10! The space is cute and cozy, with garage doors that can be lifted to open up the interior space. There are also a couple of table and chairs outside of the tasting space overlooking the parking lot. Bull City Ciderworks shares a building with The Wine Feed, and Ponysaurus Brewery and Honey Girl Meadery are both in walking vicinity. If you're looking for a fun Saturday afternoon, take an Uber downtown and take a walk through this area of downtown Durham stopping for a drink here and there at some of these gems.

I checked out the Wine Feed as part of the Cider Crawl, and absolutely loved the cider flight they were serving! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and there was more seating than I had expected available. I'm looking forward to visiting again and trying some of their wine!

This is a great spot for an afternoon cheese plate and the perfect glass of wine. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. There is plenty of seating at the bar, 2/4 tops, a living room nook and lots of outdoor seating as well. The selection of wine is curated perfectly. They have tons of parking, street parking and near by parking deck. If you are looking for event space they have a large space called Pine and Poplar. Check this place out!

Beyond thrilled with my first order from the Wine Wagon. Not only is it a BRILLIANT idea, it's also a GREAT value!

Was driving home and decided to pop in, a Saturday night around 10 pm. Walked around, picked out a couple of bottles.... nice selection, nice layout, kind of sterile. I then stood at the bar with two bottles of wine in front of me for several minutes. Neither of two people working there were particularly busy, there were just a few people at the bar. Neither one made eye contact or made any move to help me. Futzed at the cash register, talked to each other. I was in plain sight. So I left. Obviously not impressed. Waste of time checking it out. There are so many good places to get great wine around here, hard to see what this place adds anyway.

I went here the week before their official opening. The space is so cute. It's half wine bar and half event space. There wasn't much seating on the bar side when I went which may be an issue when it gets busy. They only have light snacks so I wouldn't come hungry. The soms were really helpful with helping us pick out things to try before we bought anything off the menu. We had the rosé flight and another one I'm struggling to remember, both were delicious. Everything you try is available for purchase so you can continue drinking your favorites at home.

Good wine but not dog friendly inside... Very clean throughout. Came in on a Thursday night and was not very busy. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating! They have some games and a private room as well

This is my favorite bar in Durham! My husband and I love the wine and their cheese plate is super good! It has a great atmosphere - laid back with a really nice staff. Definitely check it out!

It's a great little place to have a glass of wine. It's all outside seating, the tables are very spaced out and we felt safe during our visit. The menu has many varietals to chose from. They offer flights so you can try many different wines before settling on the wine of your liking. They serve bread & olive oil and cheese platters, we did not have either but it did look great and people seemed to be enjoying the small noshes. Oh and they are dog friendly!! The server brought our pup a bowl with ice and water when she brought us our glasses of wine. It's our go to when we are in Durham. We love to support the local businesses and this one is a must try if your a wine drinker.

First time visiting. The interior decor is very modern, sleek, and appealing, however feels a little cold (maybe needs some more artwork). Great variety of wine available, and the offer 5-6 different wine flights, which are classified by tv soap opera names. I thought that was pretty great. If you get a wine flight, they take their time explaining in detail about each of the wines and offering up their favorites, which is refreshing compared to other places I've been too. Relatively affordable. Only other thing is the parking lot of very small and shared with bull city cider works. There is street parking and a gravel lot up the road. Will likely go back!

Great wine tasting. Of course my fave was the 2017 Monte Tondo 'Garganega' from Verona, Italy. Very light taste with bubbles. (Bubbles make everything better!)

This a great spot to meet up with friends or just grab a glass and relax. They also have a beer selection for those (like me) who prefer it. The staff is always on point (especially Annabelle). The food portions are a little small, but good for a snack. The atmosphere is modern and chill. It's a fantastic low key alternative the breweries and restaurants around it.

This place is getting five stars and let me tell you why. The location is perfect, the setup is uber cute, and the owners/staff really care about customer feedback and getting things right. I stopped in here last night with three friends and was immediately blown away by how cute and modern the space is. It's right off Roxboro next to BullCity Ciderworks. The parking lot is a tidge on the small side, but no worries, there's plenty of street parking to be had. It was a warm-ish spring night (finally), so the garage doors were lifted at Wine Feed and it felt like an indoor/outdoor space. It was perfect. They have some seating near the door, a couple of seats outside, and also a sitting area further inside near a fireplace. The wine list is AMAZING and Annabelle (sp?) who served us at the bar gave such great suggestions. I went with a Chilean Pinot Grigio Rose, which was perfection, and my friend settled on a sparkling wine from Greece. They also have a really nice wine selection with bottles at a variety of price points. I didn't try the food, but my friend ordered the meatballs. Annabelle asked his honest opinion and stated that they really valued feedback because they wanted to get the menu right. That type of customer service will take Wine Feed far. I'll definitely be back for the Grand Opening this weekend. Summer '18 at Wine Bar is about to be LIT!!

What a wonderful place! I needed to get a bottle of kosher wine to attend a Seder. This posed a challenge here in Durham. Brianna at the Wine Feed came to the rescue, offering me several options of Passover kosher wine she could order for me, that she had actually tasted and could vouch for. The wine arrived in a couple of days. When I went to pick up the bottle, I saw the lovely space. The wine was a hit! Whether you want to buy wine to go, or sit at the bar, The Wine Feed's a great choice.