Wanderlust Wine Co. - Downtown

Wanderlust Wine Company in Austin, Texas, exceeded my expectations for a wine-tasting experience! The concept of exploring wines from around the world, all conveniently housed in one place, is a true gem for wine enthusiasts. What sets Wanderlust apart is the ability to embark on a journey through diverse flavors, allowing patrons to savor the best of international vineyards without leaving Austin. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere to discover new and exciting wines. During my visit, I had the pleasure of being assisted by Austin, a knowledgeable and friendly gentleman. His expertise added a special touch to the tasting, as he guided us through the various selections, sharing insightful information about each wine. It's clear that the staff at Wanderlust Wine Company is passionate about their craft. If you're looking for a unique wine-tasting experience that combines global variety with warm hospitality, Wanderlust Wine Company is the place to be. I can't wait to return and continue my exploration of the world of wines with their fantastic selection!

Loved every minute my spouse and I, enjoyed the artistic nature of drawing for a date night. Along with mood set loved it and even rained to make the date night something out of a movie.

We had paid for the group tasting. When we arrived we each got a complimentary Jell-O shot which we thought was kinda random. We each got a Spanish red, white, and rose. We all got the same 3 wines and did not get to choose which we were a little disappointed about. Would be cool if they had selections of 3 that each person could pick. Especially ones with all reds or all whites in case you don’t like one or the other. It also came with a individual cheese box. Definitely something that could be skipped. The boxes of food had definitely been frozen as some of the pieces still had ice on it. (I think this is the only food available). We liked that there was board games to play. There was also a huge outdoor section but we stayed inside. The concept of the wine tap and “pay for what you pour” is definitely fun! It was pretty quiet in there most of the time and was not crowded at all. It was a cool spot but not amazing.

The most amazing venue for your event! We were in town for a conference and I worked with Margaret to host a party for my customers. The wine flows, the food was spectacular, the music was phenomenal and the event was no stress. Easiest set up and best customer feedback of any venue that I have used. Margaret is amazing and handles every detail for you!! Definitely recommend that you come here for a drink or to host an event!!!

It was okay. The best part is trying different drinks in small quantities. However, the wine tastes a little flat since it's from kegs. It was about $2 per ounce depending on the drink. It would make a fun date night. I have no desire to go back.

Cute + cozy wine spot! Staff were friendly and explained the concept of wine sampling and selecting very well. There were board games available, we selected Uno and played outside on the patio and enjoyed the live music as well. Very good variety of wine and very tasty selections available. We did not try the food from the food truck but We stopped in during our weekend trip and would definitely stop by again.

What a find! This new winery is a must-go: 50 wines on tap, self-serve, outdoor space (dog-friendly!!) & a food truck. What’s not to love?? Great spot for a date or just to hang with a big group. Owners are incredibly friendly, and Thomas is so kind & helpful, he’ll tell you everything when you arrive and get you sipping on wine quickly. My new Austin happy place!

I came by here just now as I really needed to do something fun. I work at a hotel which is very demanding!! I had maybe five small poors of wine all were very good!! The guy was a samalie I had no idea about how people don't like chardonnay now!! I tried the French one that had minerals was very good!! They have a great section of wine!! Also great menu!! The only thing I was a little disappointed the Tapas was soooo small but im sure it's good quality and I can't wait to try it. I also had the cheese board!! It was all very good and I was pleased to be able to try so much wine!! Also I recommend that if you're planning to drink please bring botel water and or with hibiscus!! Be safe yall after and no driving drunk plan ahead!!

So glad I decided to "yelp" a wine bar in Austin in my downtime. Took a $7 Uber around the corner from the Austin Convention Center and got dropped off in an empty parking lot! LOL! Most people Uber or walk here because the lot is not owned by the wine bar and prices vary for the parking. The door faces the access road off of 35, so I just walked around. Anyhow, I was greeted warmly by Michelin (hope I spelled that close to correct!) even though two large parties were closing out their tab. She walked me through the concept and apologized profusely for not having any charcuterie boxes left or a food truck on site. That was a bummer because I was in need of a snack. Oh well! The variety of wines at my disposal more than made up for what it was lacking in food. I tried a couple of sweet options (the watermelon margarita was a sweet surprise!), a couple of interesting whites (a Tempranillo!), and a couple of reds, too. I wish we had one of these close to me in San Antonio. This would be my spot; no doubt!

Fun atmosphere with street art painted on the walls- bright colors and open seating It was fun to try different wines however, my selections weren't that great. But that might be more my own issue! The night I went an event from offline was featured and there were tons of cool people-easy to strike up conversations. There's a front area with couches where it appears you could bring your computer and work! They also had board games near the front. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. Even though there was an event going on, it was easy to find parking on the side streets.

Food n drinks sucks but the show was amazing and fun most enjoyable unforgettable experience in Austin The entertainment was perfect for Sunday fun fun

I absolutely loved the idea of self serve wine bar. The ambiance was relaxed and intimate in an amazing way. If you like wine and have a bit of a commitment issues this is the best place! You are able to serve yourself a taste before committing to a glass. The host/cashier was extremely friendly showing us the process and even participating on some small talk about win with me and my friend. I wish I took pics but I was just enjoying the moment too much.

Free music bingo every Thursday! Came to wanderlust during SXSW and it was amazing! Using the wanderlust card to purchase wine at your own pace was a *fabulous* experience and I love you can choose how many ounces you want dispensed. Stuck around for music bingo and that was fun and an easy way to score free Jell-O shots!

Wine lovers, if you haven't been to a Wanderlust Wednesday, you are missing out! Every Wednesday, wines run for 50%! How it works: upon entry, you'll check-in at the counter where you'll keep your credit card on file and in return, receive a swipe card. That swipe card is your lifeline, as it will give you all the wines you want. The wines are divided by country and types. Depending on your selection, you'll be able to see the name of the wine with a thorough description on the screen. Once you've made your final decision, you'll place your card on the slot, and turn the spout. I absolutely love the endless possibilities that await here.

Such an awesome place! Was doing a group trip to Austin for my bday and I'm always looking for good wine spots. Found this place in my searches and immediately decided we'd have to go there the day we arrived on my actual birthday. I've been to other self pour wine bars so was super excited to give this place a try! My bday was on Wednesday and as it turns out, they have 1/2 off all wines on Wednesdays - TOTAL SCORE! When we first got there, the staff was very nice and helpful explaining how everything worked. They had quite a variety of wines and I loved that they separated them by type. And they even had some cocktails which was great for my one friend who isn't a big wino! The decor was lovely and they had lots of seating both inside and outside. We started inside on some comfy chairs next to the stage where a dude was playing some tunes. My friends surprised me with a birthday cake and the staff were fine with us having it and lighting candles! We eventually moved outside which had lots of picnic table seating, and we got one of the charcuterie tower thingies to share - everything was very yum! I got to try so many different wines and what's great about a place like this is you can just do a small sample instead of getting stuck with a whole glass of something you don't like lol. We all had a wonderful time and I'm so glad I got to spend my bday at Wanderlust!

Best wine experience I've had in Austin so far! Just the concept of paying by the ounce, and having so many options is incredible! Their system is easy to use: you get a card assigned to you to keep track of your drinks, and each spout has a digital screen with a lot of useful info on the wines available. The inside is spacious, but I love the outside area the most. They have a couple areas to take cute photos, and more than enough tables to sit at. I'm looking forward to our next trip so I can try their food!

Great wine tasting bar. Fun experience! Michelynn was a wonderful host. Choose your own wine, amount of pour. Plenty of clean glasses. Will visit again.

Great wine selection Live music Friendly staff What a great way to start the weekend! I love the ability to try 1 oz pours before committing to a full class of wine. We joked that this is my favorite "video game" of all time. Took my time to "research" the different wines available along the wall; it's all part of the experience! They had live acoustic guitar tonight and we enjoyed having a fun environment to sit back, relax, and sip while listening to throwback tunes.

Very cool and fun concept. Such a diverse mix of whites, reds, sweet, dry, and sangrias and wine based cocktails. I loved that I could try as little or as much wine as I wanted. My favorite was a local tropical mead. Not super sweet, but very much on the yummy side. Loved that it was low in alcohol as well and just $8 for a full glass--wow! The winery has tons of seating and free wifi, so such a chill spot and great place to relax after a long day or a spot to work from! Minus one star for the service. The lady that was helping was not the warmest or friendliest. I felt a little ignored at first and that I was annoying her with my questions, but I think she might have just been overwhelmed? I did like that she worked with the happy hour and Yelp check in discounts. My total was only $18!! Definitely check in and take advantage of their happy hour.

The operating hours weren't correct when my guy and I went so we literally rushed here thinking it was about to close. To our surprise it was very much still open and it was drag bingo night! This was my first time out with my guy around the LBGT+ community so it was really cool that he was comfortable and not complaining In addition to bingo there was a table full of games so we played Uno and had a few rounds of wine. The wine machine was acting a little crazy so we asked for help & the customer service was really great. The young guy who helped us gave us a complimentary tasting. We don't live in Austin but we'll be sure to stop by every time we come.

Great spot for meeting a new date like I did, or going out with friends! I even ran into a couple people I happened to know right off the bat, who bought us jello-shots to start the night off. Pretty simple but novel system - load up a card, swipe the card at a wine station and choose the amount wanted. Love the large amount of variety and self-serve concept. Each of the 4 wines I tasted were also great! My date also went great. We talked for 3 hours, changed sceneries a couple times to check out the courtyard and use the heat lamps before settling back inside again. We're now actually meeting for a third date tonight. Thanks wanderlust! Definitely a top-of-mind location in the future when I need good social spot recommendation!

This is a cool concept for a wine bar. My friends & I came to Wanderlust Wine Co. a few months ago and had a great time! You are given a card upon entering which is used to pay for the specific amount of wine you dispense. I liked having the opportunity to try a variety of different wines! Also, we all enjoyed the outdoor seating area out back. My only complaint would be the price - despite being charged only by the amount of each wine, I still would consider it to be decently expensive.

Cute experience but one time thing for me. For one, many wines were on empty, so the selections were extremely limited. Even more limited if you drink red vs. white or vice versa. It's a chill space to catch up with friends. Live music is always a plus and the patio is very cute. Protip: Half off on Wednesdays!

This place is absolutely amazing for an indecisive person like me. Being able to taste 1 ounce pours of wines was truly a game changer for me. You walk up to the different wines and they have amazing explanations. You decide what you want and pay for the pour size you would like. It's a cute, cozy place to hangout and play games or just chat with company. The employees were really nice and explained everything well too. Can't wait to go back.

Came here with a friend visiting town for a medical conference. We wanted a place to just sit and catch up and this place was GREAT because we both love wine, and their "wine on tap" style makes it so you can try a splash of MANY different wines and get a really great tasting experience! She and I identified favorite ones very quickly and ended up drinking mostly just those, but it was fun to try a swallow of other ones too. Just beware the cost does add up faster than you think: the wines each have a different price per ounce, and you are given a magnetic card when you arrive which keeps track of your "tab" and you use the card to dispense each wine you choose, so it charges you the exact amount you're drinking per ounce. I think it could be easy to go overboard... but she and I kept ourselves reigned in; probably drank about 2 glasses worth of various wines and it cost $14-18 if I remember correctly, so not too bad. Would definitely come back again later just for the vibes!

Found this place by chance. Stopped since we saw it served wine. We were happy to see that it was a serve your own wine type of place. Wine on tap is such a great idea. They give you a card that you use to get your wine. You get charged by the ounce. They do have happy hour. They have a good selection of wines. For those that don't like wine, they have a handful options (margarita, old fashioned) The place is cute and they have a nice outdoor patio. They had a food truck the day we went. Con: - the wine comes out pretty fast, so you have to be careful as it can add up quick. If you want to taste first, be quick at closing it. - there's no way to figure out how many ounces you are serving yourself.

Okay, this place is super cool! If you're into wine, and good vibes without having to feel so fancy... please come here! 56 different wines on tap. Cute inside decor with so much local art, and a bad ass patio in the back with a food truck that serves authentic Italian food! The food truck owner was extremely personable and kind! He even gave us the breakdown of the different methods of how to cook pasta in all regions of Italy. FYI, even though this is downtown, there is a private parking lot.

Easily one of the most fun spots I've been to with serve / dispense-your-self wine powered by a wanderlust credit card you can swipe and pick your pour from DOZENS of wine options (red to white) and select 3oz, 6oz, 9oz as well. Enjoy the live band! We had catering for a team work event too, but many folks networked outside next to the corn hole set up as well.

We attended the drag brunch here yesterday, and we couldn't have been happier with everything. The space is well laid out with plenty of seating and truly wonderful staff. Thanks to everyone for hosting such an incredible event.

This was my first time experiencing a Self-Pour Wine on Tap Winery concept and I loved it. It's very easy to use and you have 4 pour options that range in price. There are a lot of wines to choose from: dry, sweet, rose. We came here just as they had happy hour and live music which occurs at 7pm each night. At the end they total you amount on your card and you can get an additional discount if you check in on yelp and present the code to them.

This was our first stop after arriving in Austin. My wife and I went on a walkabout and just stumbled across this lovely shop. We had a fabulous experience sampling all kinds of different wines from all over the world, and the tapas plate was delicious. The staff was terrific. I can't wait to return! After 4 hours in Austin, we were ready to move to Texas. Love this town and its vibe.

What a great place to come to on a Wednesday night. 50% off Wednesday's! I so enjoy trying different wines (especially reds) and they have such a variety of options! I chose to do 1 ounce pours all night to try as many as I could. This whole concept is so much fun, you get a card when you check in at the front, they teach you how it works. You place the card at the wine you want to try, you choose your amount (1, 3, 5oz) and there you have it! They also have GREAT live music indoors, option for outdoor seating. You would NEVER guess you were in the middle of downtown being there. SO MUCH FUN.

Super cool concept with a great ambiance and outdoor patio. I was really excited to try this place but unfortunately, it was a huge let down. My boyfriend made reservations for a wine tasting for us. It included a sample of 3 wines, a Jell-O shot and a cheeseboard to share. All of the wines we tried were pretty terrible. I almost felt like the wines we tried were all corked and just didn't taste the way they should. I forgot to take a picture of the cheeseboard but it was honestly a let down. For the amount you're paying, they should at least have higher quality items like honey, jams, nuts or fruit. My board had pretzels and a couple of chocolate chips thrown on. It was really terrible. Lastly, the Jell-O shot was just unnecessary. It was not good and doesn't add any wow factor. I hate to write such a negative review but I'm honestly super bummed since I was really excited to try this place out.

From the moment we walked in we felt welcome! They were very friendly showing us how the process works. You could tell they were glad we were new.  They truly have great enthusiasm for their jobs and this business.  A new product even arrived and we were informed we came at a terrific time! It was so easy to tap my Wanderlust card and release the wine. There's a great variety of wines to choose from, including wines from France, Spain, some sangrias and hard lemonade. Warning: make sure all the taps are closed before you insert your card. I didn't see that one was turned a bit and wine started trickling and money ringing up on my card.  Because it's not very bright, I didn't see the wine flowing. Lesson learned! There's an interesting room off the patio for private events.  I'm jealous I couldn't pop in! Happy to see the food truck. Mmm: truffle fries and bruschetta! You MUST come visit this location!

For all wine drinkers, once you come here you just wonder why all bars don't serve wine on tap? The perfect concept for anyone who likes to taste several wines and decide how much of each they desire. You enter, get a electronic card and then place the card near the wine you want to dispense. You choose how many ounces to pour. Wine selections range from the sparkling, whites, roses, reds, and even sangria and cocktails. There is often live music. Such a fun place to go to try wines and enjoy.

This is 100% my vibe. Sample lots of wines? Choose my pour? Huge outdoor patio? Instagrammable decor? Yes yes yes and yes! There needs to be a Wanderlust in every city! I came here by myself on a Sunday afternoon while my hubby was at the race track, and I had such a relaxing time! I think I sampled 6 wines (whites & roses) and found some new wines I really like. At the time it was happy hour and there was a yelp check in discount- love stacking deals! Seems like a great space whether you want to relax, mingle or gather with friends. I def wanna check out one of their events or brunches next time I'm in town. And p.s. wanderlust please consider some Florida locations!!!

What a cool atmosphere. Wanderlust is such a fun spot in Austin, TX. The vibe is cool, the staff is super friendly, and they have awesome entertainment to make you not want to leave. I thought Wanderlust Wine Co. was a definite place to hang, either on a date or with a group of friends. It is worth checking out.

What a gem and fun place! Wanderlust Wine Co. is honestly a great place for friends and dates. The vibe is casual (but you can get dressy). We went on a Friday when there was live music. I loved how it was not too loud, super welcoming, and if you need something to do there are board games. I'm trying to expand my limitations and knowledge of drinking various beverages. With the copious amounts of wine, I was able to actually sample them and try to develop my palate. I'm excited to come back!

Fun idea and great indoor and outdoor seating. Some of the wines were meh but some gems! Took a few 1oz pours to find my go-to - but it's like a fun slot machine. Go during HH for 30% off. Park under the i-35 bridge across the road for free parking during most of the day - read the signs to confirm hours (but parking outside the building is $10/2 hours all the time).

We went to this wine bar for the first time last night and had so much fun. The fact that you get to explore all the wines you'd like at your leisure gives this place a really fun and unique vibe. It's a very casual and fun wine bar. They have over 50 types of wine at any given time so anyone can find something they like. You select the one you want plus the pour size you want and then put the wine card in it and pour the wine yourself. So cool! They also have music every night from 7-9 which is very fun. It can get quite loud inside with the music but they have outdoor seating too if you are looking to chat with friends. Outside they also have an incredible Italian food truck. Several delicious pasta options and a few amazing appetizers too plus cannoli's to finish it off. Definitely try this place out! They have 50% off wine on Wednesday's too so come on a discount night to check it out! Be prepared for a crowd though.

Wanderlust is always my go-to place to take friends visiting from out of town! It is such a relaxed and easy environment and they have a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating! The concept is just so fun! You get a card and can take your time tasting and enjoying the different wines you want at your own discretion. Since you can basically taste every wine in their collection it makes it feel like you are wine tasting at a winery! The selection is good and they have alternatives besides just wine for those non-wine drinkers! There is also a food truck for you to easily grab some snacks and hang out for a while! I have been countless times at this point and would highly recommend checking this place out!

Nice environment and a lot of wines to choose from! Can't wait to visit again! The employees were nice as well!

This is one of the most underappreciated spots in downtown Austin. The location is great, the interior is very well-decorated, and the wine selection is perfect. There are no frills on the wine menu- I've tried some of the wines offered, and they're all great. The events and wine tastings are also worth a try for a longer, more involved experience.

Wine was really good, loved all of the options and ambiance. Me and my husband can't wait to go back and hangout again. Highly recommended in Austin.

Came, drank, conquered (ok stretch on that last one) We came for the Yelp elite event and tasted our heart out! The original location off 35 is so so cute the moment you walk in. I will say the location at first struck me as odd - but the moment you walk through the doors you are transported into this little artsy wine oasis. The wines on tap are so fun to browse and the wall art is so Austin it makes you think you can buy them (i mean maybe you can?!). The seating is ample indoor AND a outdoor to give you any desired vibe. Will absolutely be back!

What a cool little concept & space to drink wine in downtown Austin. Came here during happy hour last weekend with some friends and was overall impressed with the wine tasting here. There whole gimmick is you you can try any of the wines on the wall tap and your charged by the ounces you drink. I will warn you use a light touch on the taps as I learned the hard way the first try. Most of the wines were half off during happy hour which makes for a great deal and I also liked that there was a range of wines from across the globe and wasn't specific to one region. They also had patio seating an Italian food truck in case you get hungry. The only downside like most places downtown is the parking but I heard that's less of an issue at their east side location which I'm excited to try next!

Have been here for the elite event and saved this great place to hang out with friends. We went there for some wine and found out that they also have a food truck in the backyard serving cheese board. Perfect! We had a great night talking and enjoyed the drink with snacks!

PROS: Excellent place to try wine from all around the world at great prices. Live music and nice staff make it all better. CONS: you have to pay for parking in the lot next to them OVERALL: if you love wine this is a must for you

"Froyo for wine"; Fun idea, smooth process, nice spot, bit pricey. It's a charge by oz place, like Froyo with all of the taps requiring an RFID card that you get by associating with a credit card at the front desk. Place the card on the reader and pour what you want into your glass. They have over 50 different styles, including mead, white, red, dry/sweet, and some wine-based cocktail style drinks. They typically range from $1-3+ per oz so you'll probably come out with a $5-10 glass (4 oz) which is pretty comparable to most places. There is both indoor and outdoor seating; interior is mostly couch seating and outdoor is patio/bench with faux grass. You can also bring dogs. The outdoor is a bit noisy, especially since it backs to another bar and is right under 35 so it was nicer indoors than out. I don't usually drink wine because it gives me headaches and I certainly felt it the next day even after just 2 small glasses; possibly because of tasting so many different kind, so beware! Nice for trying something new but possible to get sick if you're mixing so much.

Wanderlust is an ATX gem for sure. They have outstanding service and a great wine selection. I also really like their cocktails on tap, especially the lemonade seltzer that they have. Every time I have come in, Blake has always provided excellent customer service and understanding of the wine offerings. Overall, I will be back many more times to this place for their superb wine and service! 2 pro tips: Come in on Wednesdays for half off and make sure to try heal of the boot food truck.

I love a serve yourself wine bar! Wanderlust charges by the ounce and although it adds up pretty quickly, if you're able to pace yourself, you can have a whole evening of fun. I got out of there spending well under $50 for two people, so we really didn't go all that crazy. Try a million different wines and mixed drinks! they give you a card at the entrance and it just rings up your total, then they charge you on the way out. We had an issue with a bunch of cork settling into one of our glasses and they were able to remove that pour from our tab. The only thing is that it's hard to keep track of your favorite pours because there are so many options. There is also a ton of space to sit. They have inside seating/lounge tables, there is outdoor seating and there's also an additional event space which you can sit in. We sat in the event space with a large group and it was so comfy. I would love to return!

(11/4/22 Visit) We were in Austin for a Bachelorette Party Getaway and we spent a fun afternoon here with our party of 10. It's such a great concept. You get set up with a card to use in opening the tap of your wine choices. You can then try the different wines from around the world and self-pour, choosing how much. I started off with 1 ounces to try a wine and if I liked it I would get it again in more ounces. So many different varieties to select from. Something for every one, even those that don't really drink wine enjoyed tasting. We also had some Jello shots. The place is inviting with a cool vibe, music playing and casual seating areas inside; as well as patio seating They have a bunch of board games and we spent a couple hours drinking nice wine and playing Cards Against Humanity. The Tasting Room Ambassador was friendly and attentive. It wasn't busy when we arrived at 12:30pm but it was busy when we left close to 3:00pm. We really had a great time and we thought the pricing was fair. I definitely recommend to any one in the Downtown Austin area.

Starting with the pros, then my long list of cons, and my list of what they should be doing. Pros: The inside is cute, easy to find a seat on a Saturday evening when I went (about 5 p.m.) with more seating in back, it was easy to have a conversation with others in there, great idea to pair the place with an Italian food truck out back (and the pasta looked good), and the couple of white wines I tried were good. Cons: It feels rather scammy. I know that's a strong word to use, but there are ways to do this concept better for the customers if they were really concerned about the customer. Cons: 1. Unusually small water cups There's a community water dispenser with cups, but the cups are about 4 to 6 oz. That's it. So, the wine glasses are huge, but the water glasses are tiny. I wish I got a photo of them side by side because it looks stupid. I've never seen such small glasses at any bar for water. 2. Too easy to rack up a high bill for wine I spent $42 here, and I only got two full glasses of wine and tasted a few others (see receipt photo). Now, were the glasses of wine only a regular 5 to 6 oz pour? I have no idea. Looking now at my receipt, you'll see a $9.13 charge, which calculates to maybe a 7 oz glass of wine (if it was a $1.30/oz one). The $8.47 charge is the 2nd glass of wine, which would be about a 6.5 oz pour (again if it was about $1.30/oz pour). I'm using $1.30 because that's a number I remember. I know I stayed away from the ones that were more expensive, like $2 or $3 an ounce. I tried my hardest to stop the pour at the middle of the largest part of the glass, where the glass curves. However, the pour takes a couple seconds to stop after you've turned it off. It's up to you to measure your glass of wine and calculate the cost. 3. Lots of charges There were some taps that I tried and nothing came out or very little did. However, being my first time, I thought I was stupid, so I kept trying and/or moving to another wine. However, I think those taps had to be empty. I say that because I finally got to a wine that worked. Now...either I just finally got down how to do it, or those taps were out. Nothing popped up on the screen telling me they were out. I know I didn't test out 6 other wines on top of my 2 glasses. 4. Charge Card At some point, my card stopped working. I had to go to the counter to get it renewed or re-validated. One of the girls in my group overheard someone else having to do that and it being because she had used it a lot. So, I guess the heavier drinkers, or the ones that kept messing up, have to go back to the front desk for a renewal (little embarrassing). They didn't tell me, though, why my card stopped working. I should have asked, but I assumed it was a technical error. If they cared about the customer, what they should be doing: 1. Legitimate water cups I'm taking 8 to 12 oz glasses available for water that you can bring back to the table, not a water cooler/bubbler. Let's, also, not put the water area in front of wine taps and by the bathroom so that you have to fight a crowd. A group of people were standing in front of the wine taps tasting the wine, others trying to get to the bathroom, and me trying to get to the water and having to stand there chugging my 4 oz of water before refilling to bring back to the table. 2. Transparent pricing and more reasonable glasses Keep the per oz price for those who are doing sips or just trying the wines, but also tell me what it would cost if I wanted a normal size glass of wine ($1.30/oz or a $6.50 glass of wine). And make it much much easier for me to measure out a normal glass of wine (lines on the glass, smaller glass options, etc.). Give me a way to know how many oz I'm pouring. 3. Better interface The digital screens need work. For example, maybe a pop-up if the wine tap is out, a way to ask for assistance like at a grocery store's self-checkout (Need help?), more responsiveness, or something to tell me I'm doing it right or wrong. 4. Better customer service The two guys at the front desk appeared to just be repeating the same instructions over and over again without actually helping at all. It'd be nice if someone actually walked around, checked on people, talked about the wine. Maybe, when I went up to renew my card, they could've offered me a reason why, ask if I was doing okay, etc. Might've been nice. Will I go back? Not if I can help it. If I have to because of a group outing: I won't try multiple wines, I'll pick only one or two and stop the pour maybe an inch below the bend of the glass, I'll be more aggressive with the employees (Is this tap working? How much is charged to my card now? etc.), and sneak in my own water bottle.

I love the wine on tap concept and enjoyed choosing between all of the different wines at Wanderlust! When you walk in, they give you a separate card that you swipe before each one of your pours. I liked it because you could pour as much or as little as you wanted and it gave you the opportunity to try different wines without being committed to a full glass. Honestly, it reminded me of those self-serve frozen yogurt places. I also really liked the outdoor area - it was a great place to hang out with friends and we had a great time taking photos at the photo booth. The only downside was that it was more expensive than I was expecting. They give you the price per ounce on the screen, but once you start pouring, it adds up VERY quickly. I could have spent the same amount of money on a way nicer and fuller glass of wine. Overall, I enjoyed the concept and fun vibes. Would love to come back during their happy hour or something when things are half-priced!

Stopped into this downtown location after already visiting the location on Shady ln earlier in the week. I definitely enjoyed both locations for different reasons. I appreciate the way the wines are labeled in clear groupings so it's easier to just walk up and find what I'm wanting more quickly. They also have an Italian food truck in the back patio area. The truffle Parmesan fries were great and the pasta dish was a good portion. Lots of cute photo ops and decent areas of seating. I will say this location is much smaller and literally off the busy highway but still the experience they offer is worth checking out.

self pour drink place, lots of different wines that were super strong and we went on a day where everything was 50% off!! the aesthetic was cute af and there was live music during the day. also got jello shots that were like $2 each? I loved the vibe

Very cute Wjnery in Austin. I love the concept of having a card and just choosing and serving your own wine, no middleman touching, breathing on your stuff. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. There was a DJ playing good music. I'm hey have games to play towards the back. We were only there about an hour, but plan to return, it was cool and we had a good time.