Venice Beach Wines

We recently joined this wine club and decided to stop by for happy hour to pick up our first month of wine. We love that they have a dog friendly patio and are close to so many other wonderful restaurants on Rose. We tried the Lambrusco, Pinot Noir, and rosé and snacked on some truffle chips. Can’t wait to bring our friends back!

Came here 9/24/18 for an employee birthday. We have a lot lovely time. Everything was so delicious! Bart was excellent at recommending wines and was very helpful and pleasant.

Had a fantastic experience here the other night. The charcuterie board was delicious and had excellent sides to pair. The wine flight was unique and paired well with our cheese and meat selection.

Not sure what to write here. In my opinion everything about VBW is average. The service was ok, the wines I had (skin contact) were good, but not spectacular, the price quality ratio was good. So a nice place if you’re looking for something casual.

Good vibes, people, service and of course a great collection of wine. We had the mushroom pizza as well, which was really so so good - high praise coming from a meat eater 👍😂

I had an amazing experience at Venice Beach Wines! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. The staff was friendly, attentive, and you could tell they really love what they do. We ordered a charcuterie board, cheesy stuffed peppers, hanger steak, and the VBW salad — everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were on point, and you can tell they use really high-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into each dish. We went with two bottles of Topette Sauvignon Blanc, which paired great with the food and made the whole night even better. The vibe inside was exactly what you want in a wine bar: cozy, laid-back, and stylish, with amazing energy. Big thanks to the owner and the whole team for making it such a memorable night. Whether you’re out for a date night, hanging with friends, or just looking to enjoy great food and wine, Venice Beach Wines is a spot you absolutely need to check out!

Nice place to have a glass of wine and food! Good burgers and great atmosphere

I used to love this place and go all the time but now the prices for the wine is outrageous for how casual the establishment is. $17 for wine should not be expected at a neighborhood spot like this.

My sister-in-law, Alexa M, took me here to VBW for a glass of wine before our dinner reservation on a Sunday evening and it was great! We sat outside and enjoyed our wine and conversation while people watching, which was quite entertaining. Simone was our server and was helpful with some of our questions and supported our decision to go for a 1/2 bottle of Sancerre, which was delicious. We didn't order any food during this visit, but I would absolutely return to try some of the food (and more of the wine) menu in the future!

Eh , my dog, and I came here occasionally for a glass of wine But I've noticed their wine selection. Isn't that great anymore like it used to , Maneger was of a nice but weird about my dog being there this afternoon Floor was so dirty full of food scrapes just looked disgusting my dog started eating stuff off the floor I told the manager nicely about it. She said "yeah OK thanks ". I'm done with coming here , It's definitely ran down. I see why it's dead on a Saturday

Okay this is our bad because we came here after Dudley's and already had wine, so we did not actually try what they are known for - that being said, do not come here for dessert. The chocolate soufflé was cold on the inside and served with a strawberry and a half, which was not the fresh mixed berry assortment I was expecting. I'm not sure what the watery chocolate drizzle around the plate was, but it was not a necessary addition. Pretty bummed by this dessert, but again, I got a cake at a wine bar so that's on me! My friends said their sparkling water slapped (once the lil bug was removed from their glass) and the vibes sitting outside were so good! We loved the heat lamps and the free Venice people watching included in some outdoor seating. I'll be back to try the wine next time for sure!!

Being a wine lover, I always want to try new spots for a nice drink or wine tasting. This spot was perfect for that. There is a nice outdoor seating area where we sat down, and the service was great. We ordered two flights of wine and our server was very knowledgeable, explaining to us all the different wines in detail. It's a great place to catch up with friends and have a relaxing drink, while also enjoying the cozy atmosphere, also close to the beach!

I don't know why it's taken me so long to leave a review but this is hands down my favorite local wine spot. First, every time I have come here, the staff is super nice and knowledgeable. I've done wine tastings here as well as just stopping in for drinks with friends and each time, it has been great. The inside and outside has a cozy local feel to it. The wines are delicious and everything I have had has an amazing taste to it. Today was the first time I tried their orange wine and it was so refreshing and tasty. On my previous visits, I've had their pizza and charcuterie boards which was as equally delicious as their wines. Today, I came during brunch and while I didn't get to eat there, I loved how they had a grill outside the restaurant where you can see the food being cooked. It smelled so good! Great local spot for friends and family. I highly recommend.

Very elementary service. Lame menu. Boring atmosphere. Uninspired wines. Food tasted okay, not the kitchens fault. But front of the house needs a major overhaul.

So happy to come back here again - ordered the lamb sandwich of course ( an absolute delight ! ) and the bacon wrapped stuffed dates... lovely outdoor seating, dogs are welcome and loved... ..although a lively street, it's not a real noisy scene at VBW which is nice; I love it here and was so happy to meet the owner tonight... i recommend the malbec...

this place is a cute, intimate spot. The wine flight is a fun way to try a few different wines. Didn't try the food but it smelled amazing

Nice place for wine and eats. Came here for crypto Monday's event. The Lambwhich was very good and lean. Server and staff are very nice.

Cute spot for wines, charcuterie, and other dishes. They had a really great wine selection and a flight option to try different options. We loved the charcuterie board as well!

While I won't be seeing the man who took me on a date here again, I will be seeing the establishment again. It was love at first site ... with the venue.

The perfect place for a unique wine tasting or a glass of wine. Service is always good, friendly staff, the food and small bites are great, and I love that the owners are always switching up the wines available. It's fun to try something new and the wine is always good! They've always been accommodating when we've brought friends with dogs and kids. Great ambiance and people watching on rose. Highly recommend!

My dad and me went out for brunch and we walked across this place.I love this place and the cook was great! It was an awesome experience.

Service - exceptional. Great patio. We absolutely loved - the Bacon wrapped dates, the peach+buratta bruschetta, the lamb sandwich and the chipotle shrimp small plate to share ! Also Great wines... The waiter knew every dish on the menu, and the wines...we went with his recommendations and we were deliriously happy... Don't miss this great spot on Rose Ave and don't miss these dishes.

Very friendly service, very delicious bacon-wrapped dates, and nice wine selection. The patio is dog-friendly and the atmosphere is Venice Beach. Server gave good recommendations. Dog enjoyed their chicken and water. Sorry for spilling the water when getting up to leave, hopefully no one accidentally slipped and died. Orange wine tasted shockingly like oranges the first few sips, though it could have just been my childlike wonder making me think I tasted oranges.

Cute wine bar with great selection of wines and food! Seating is a bit limited and difficult for groups but there's patio space and the wait was pretty quick even on a Friday evening

Excellent cute little place. The food is very high quality. The ambiance is great. I took a first date there per her recommendation and I am glad to say I did. We had the charcuterie and pizza. The pizza is a little bit light but really good. I will definitely return with my beautiful first date if she'll call me back.

Came on a Friday night after an early dinner and didn't have to wait for a table. Had two wine flights of four one ounce pours each - one with three whites and one orange, One all red. Not a fan of the orange wine. Ended up getting a glass of Tempranillo- best choice of reds. Didn't enjoy the Bordeaux nor the cab. Lovely set up with a cozy patio and great benches with heat lamps. Didn't try the food yet so will have to be back. Great service from our friendly server, Sarah !

I love this place and the food is always good . Sadly I went in for lunch today and I was the only person inside the restaurant. I ordered the burger and a glass of Albariño. The general manager Richard was there , he didn't check on me once , never asked how my food was , didn't come by to ask if I wanted another glass of wine... nothing! I even had to get out of my seat to ask for my check! Sadly, the service was so incredibly bad .. I won't be returning! It's really not that hard to care! Did I mention that I was the only one in the restaurant! It's really sad at the lack of care Richard showed me! You've definitely lost a loyal patron!

Great and cozy restaurant and bar. Good friendly service and food. Although everything is good and great presentation ... it needs a couple of dishes to make you remember you were there. Great chocolate soufflé !

Stopped by early evening with a friend for a drink, and we decided on the wine flight. It was a nice and tasty selection. I also had a taste of the orange wine, and that wasn't bad either. Service was as expected. Parking is a little challenging, given the close proximity to the beach. I'd repeat if I'm ever in the area and in the mood for some delicious wine.

Perfect place to go if you want to feel unwelcome. Place was pretty empty the waitress / hostess ignored us. After repeated questioning she said we could sit in the back. We said fine. Then she ignored us again for a solid 20 mins. After 4 requests she threw a hockey puck at us, cough, here is our menu. Never once asked how we were, never once tried to make us feel welcome. Never once told us anything about the menu. Now please note we are POCs and the others who came in that were of a different disposition racially speaking were treated far better than we were in my opinion. $30 for 2 glasses of sub par wine later and we had to yell to get the check at which point she gave us some snied comment and feigned last ditch pleasantries just before the check came. Go somewhere else. Anywhere else. This place has failed. Ps. Homeless encampments abound outside nearby.

A wine bar by the beach? Great idea...and I really wanted to like this place, but when our server told us that the Rhone wine was a blend of Pinot Noir and Merlot...well, that was all I needed to hear. That being said, our server was very nice, and the food was good...but the wines were mediocre at best. Hence only 3 stars.

Liked the wines and liked the small plate selection of snacks. Small interior, but great service and tasty wines.

Great wine and great ambiance. Perfect little date spot! Their outdoor section has heaters and is super cozy!

I WISH I COULD PUT MORE STARS! I moved to the area not to long ago and this seriously is one of my top 3 fab spots. Any time of day, it's so fun. I highly recommend the bacon wrapped dates and ask for the "dessert wine" it's so yummy! Robin has been my server multiple times I have come here and she literally is the cutest thing! Not just her knowledge of the menu is so amazing and her fun and bubbly personality but she really takes the time to talk to each of her tables and really over all makes the whole dining experience next level!! Thank you Venice Beach Wines And Robin for being amazing! -loyal obsessed dessert wine and bacon wrapped date lover lol

Jake was awesome so was the guy in the back who whose name I didn't get. They both Gave me good drink recommendations. Fun ambiance gave us a little candle light for the mood lol. Didn't have the food but it was made to order since other customers were ordering it. They allow doggos. Will definitely be back if in the area.

Trendy little wine bar with lots of seating that also has some food. My friends and I decided to stop here for an after dinner drink. So happy we did. Super cute place that has a unique vibe and lots of different seating options. We sat at one of the high tables right next to heat lamp which was great! I ended up ordering the Sour Beer they had and my friends all got wine. The service was super fast and for a Wednesday night it seemed to be pretty busy. They also have food but we had just come for dinner so decided to skip out on the food. If you don't want to pick just one wine you can also do a sampler flight. Fun spot if you're looking for a place to get a drink and being able to sit and talk.

The best! Amazing food, ambiance & wonderful hosts & servers. Wine was spot on & those mini pizzas were so damn good & interesting! All the tapas we had were delicious. We love it!

I just received my Postmates lunch order and I'm really disappointed - a phone call from them would have been nice to let me know "I'm sorry ma'am, all of our arugula has dirt and mold on it and I'm not comfortable serving it to customers". Anyway - I wouldn't order from them again especially around lunch time.

This place is amazing . Great food and awesome selection of wines . The atmosphere is perfect for a nice evening with friends or brunch with the family . Can't wait to go back!

Great local restaurant and date spot. Try this over the pricier ones across the street. VBW literally turned Rose avenue around

Loved the outstanding wine selection here and delicious food. We enjoyed a small cheese plate then each had a sandwich. Perfect evening!

They knew exactly what to recommend. I want to come back to try every single wine on the menu!

Hello, I recently visited your wonderful establishment, after not coming for a few months. I've always loved the wine selection and atmosphere. However, when I simply asked "Robin" the manager (or so she told me) what the hanger was as for the body part specifically in the cow she just kept saying "hanger" I told her I am not a butcher and just wanted to know where the exact cut of meat came from. She then got visibly angry. She said I was being rude when I just was curious as to what specific body part the hanger came from. I am unfamiliar with meat cuts and Robin took her mask off (Which is against california code) and asked me to leave and was very rude. Her actions were very unprofessional and also against Los Angeles hospitality regulations. I personally felt attacked and belittled by Robin's actions. I would greatly appreciate if you could speak with her and let her know some people need more explaining of the menu. How she treated me was unacceptable. I would never allow one of my employees to treat one of my customers like this. Hospitality makes or breaks a business and Robin made my experience very unpleasant. Sent from my iPhone

Vibes off. Service ehhh. Wine warm. Walked past this place in the AM and was super excited to try it when it opened but was very underwhelmed. Place wasn't bad just very mediocre and didnt offer much to separate itself as a wine bar. Staff took awhile to greet and it just kind of felt unwelcomed. I can't remember the name of the Chardonnay I ordered but it was good just served warm. Not a bad place to go but not a top choice at all.

This is one of those reviews that's a personal love/hate for the simple fact I don't want this hidden gem to be found out and overcrowded. This is my favorite wine venue in all of Los Angeles, and this is why: Venice Wines has a very knowledgeable staff that can answer all of the questions you or even I may have about the wines they sell. By the glass or buy the bottle You really can't go wrong. Hungry? Grab a charcuterie and cheese board with a rotating selection of gourmet meats and exotic cheeses. Personally I'm a French red wine guy that loves a stinky cheese, but my pallet is always open to experiencing new things and Venice Wines has a wide variety to choose from. So go on in and ask your server to help you choose what will be right for your taste buds. If you are more of a beer connoisseur, don't worry, they have a great selection of craft beers on draft and by the bottle. I want nothing but more years of success for this business and hope the next time I make it down to Venice that I can sit down and have another savory bottle of wine to enjoy. Thank you to everyone at Venice Wines for the several amazing experiences over the years. Cheers

Easily a 5 star. Can there be a 6th star? This place is elite. Wine rotation is fabulous and food bites are the best on Rose.

Great wine selection, tasty food and good atmosphere. Very friendly service. A pleasant place to spend an evening.

Delicious, cozy, intimate. Great spot for a night out The wine flights is an excellent deal, especially when paired with sombre of their tasteful plates.

I recently dropped in to VBW with a few friends and we weren't sure what to order. Our waitress Ally gave us a rundown of the menu and helped my friends with their wine selections. She mentioned that they had a sandwich named after her, so we ordered the sandwich which is like a reuben and it was great. We also got the meatballs and the hot pot which is a hot mix of different cheeses in truffle oil. So Tasty! Everything was great! Thanks Ally for taking your time explaining the menu. Definitely going back!!

This was my first brunch spot in LA and a much needed one after the good word of mouth. This definitely is a great place to get a good bite to eat to get your lazy Sunday going. They offer a variety of drinks and food menu items for you to choose from. For a early afternoon it was a pleasant surprise to see we didn't have to wait at all and were seated immediately. Parking can be hard to find so usually you'd be looking for one along the streets in the area. I had the breakfast sandwich with chips and I recommend to not have the eggs sunny side up. It'll get too messy, mig mistake on my part. Other than that the food was very good, decent pricing, and a nice vibe all around!

After walking the pier and before heading to the airport, a friend and I wanted to get a drink and quick bite. We stumbled upon this gem along a cute street that I affectionately said reminded me of Brooklyn, (perhaps LA folk won't like the comparison haha). I ordered a cider (Anna's Cider to be exact, a new favorite of mine) and had the asparagus salad which was with prosciutto and burrata cheese-both favorites. The meal was really fabulous. It's pretty busy, the one server was really friendly. It's a great place to people watch!

What a lovely staff and enjoyable atmosphere. The food was great and the customized cheese plate hit the spot. It's definitely very expensive but well worth it. I would come back all the time. Thank u to the staff and management for the great experience. Plus they treated my puppy so well and that's always appreciated!

I'm not reviewing on wines - I'm obsessed with a main plate: one of the best hangar steaks in the area! And with the chimichurri sauce... chef's kiss. Sorry no photos taken because I can never wait to savor it.

I like the way that this part of the Venice area has come along. Oscar and crew have done a great job with Venice Beach Wines. The neighborhood is a cross between urban latino families and beatnik hipsters. Yes, very descriptive, I know. VBW clientele is more the latter, however. Don't believe all the people saying this place is small. It's smaller! Cozy is a good term that may seem overly used but, is justified in this case. Might even go as far as calling it snug. Especially in the summer when they have a band. But, its appeal is unparalleled. The seating accomodations force you to be neighborly if not downright familial. You pretty much have to share everything. From the makeshift tables to the lint in your pockets. All in a good way. The menu is very tapas-esque. Small plates of traditional french/italian bistro faire. Savory cheeses, delectable meats, and hearty dips. As well as finger foods and paninis. All done with the utmost care. The wine selection is extensive. Oscar seems to bring these cases in every hour. And he still has time to chat with the locals. I actually prefer the beer selection they offer which is equally, if not more so, impressive. I like the Arrogant Bastard ale. I do also fancy the white sangrias they make. Venice Beach Wines is a very comforting establishment that recognizes that its' customers and its' community are what keeps them in business.

Ambiance and service gets five stars. This tiny place, with its tiny kitchen and hidden tiny bathroom exudes unpretentious high quality. With such a small place, careful attention has been paid to maximizing space. It gives the place a cozy feeling like 'we are all connected' even with other diners. Good wine selection, very small portion sizes on the cheese board and prices are high but typical for area. Four stars because I would try a few other places before coming back here but if someone wanted to meet here I would say, "Good choice."

This is a cool spot, best for a duo rather than a larger group. You'll find it off Rose Ave. next to Cerveteca. VBW offers a cozier, more intimate vibe. Seats are limited and not designed for the particularly long-limbed. But if you're here with a date, claim one of the corner bench spots and cozy up for some good wine and good times. They also have some heat lamps and covers for when the weather is a little cool. I last came here on a rainy evening, and it was still as delightful as ever. The true selling point: the service is consistently great, which keeps me coming back. Overall: Service - fabulous! Environment - cozy, tight space with most spots being bench/mini-stools in their "patio" area in the front Food - solid, but not outstanding...a little something for everyone Drink - mostly wine with some beer offerings. I recommend the tasting (taste three wines of their choice for a reasonable price) TV - yep, they even have a TV! Find a TV on the inside, visible from the very limited "bar" style seats. Recommended!

I can't recommend the Wine Club enough- it's such a great deal and the monthly pickup parties are so fun to bring a friend along and do some tasting - completely worth it!