Wise Owl Wine Bar in West Chester
Site: http://www.wiseowlwinebar.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4–11PM
- Wednesday:4–11PM
- Thursday:4–11PM
- Friday:4–11PM
- Saturday:4–11PM
- Sunday:Closed
An absolutely fantastic time. Solid speakeasy vibe, small bar but tables and couches are a nice touch. Outside area is nice. Live music at times as well. Food is available and good. Eric is always over the top friendly and service is fast and attentive. Wine is great, he tries to have things not easily available around here. Wine cost is as expected for being out. Highly recommended!!!
Great live music and and great staff. The bar is cosey with tables and lounge seating. It was nice a busy, not one seat was available. The wine options felt limited when looking at the menu, but the wall was covered with bottles that are not on the menu. The only way to know what was on the wall is to walk around and look at directly, which was not possible with tables with people seated.
Went after work with some friends. Food is only tapas, no meals available so ordered several things. Mushrooms, hummus, shrimp, a bruschetta pizza, everything was delicious. No real choices if you like sweet wines, but the mixed drinks were creative and tasty. The only big con for me was that it was SO NOISY!!! Like crazy, out of control, feel like you need to SCREAM across the table noisy. We had gathered together to visit and it was a challenge. There is a bar with TVs and sports games on, and the gentlemen gathered with loud enthusiasm - not what I would expect in a wine bar. It was better after left.
Very beautiful place and very beautiful owners and staff. Location is well lit great music. The place was full of laughter and happiness. I had a great first time.
Very nice place. not too big, not too small. big selection with beer and wine and food (appetizers). good for small groups. Eric and Nina both friendly and welcoming to new patrons. Apparently missed the live music, but it was a still a chill atmosphere.
Great atmosphere with live band in evenings and special events such as New Year Eve party that I partake. Unique wine selection and owner/staff team are friendly.
Great place for a small social gathering. The owners are friendly and they appreciate your busy.
The Wise Owl has a consistently great vibe! The decor is comfy and classy, and there is a host of wine and other drink options available.The space draws patrons from different areas and walks of life, which always makes for a good conversation. Add to that, the owner and staff treat everyone like an old friend.Long story long, I have an incredible experience each and every time Im there.
Great Date night experience...owners were exceptionally welcoming!!! Love the atmosphere 👌🏾
What a great place to grab a glass of fabulous wine. The atmosphere is laid back and the staff makes you feel right at home. Highly recommend checking them out!
Love, love, love the vibe. The bartenders are awesome! Nice place for great wine and vibes
I cannot say enough good things about the Wise Owl Wine Bar! I recently hosted a private event at the bar. Eric (the manager) closed the bar down for my guests only. Eric and his staff are an absolute pleasure to work with. The venue was clean, warm, and inviting. It had a great atmosphere! The drink selection was amazing! As was the dessert! Eric accommodated my every request and made sure the event ran smoothly. I cant recommend this place enough if you are considering stopping by for an after work glass of wine, or hosting a private event. Keep up the good work! Ill for sure be back and will recommend this place to all my friends and family!
This is the best bar ever! The owner Eric, is super sweet and has the most infectious laugh ever (I seriously love it). He has built the bar up! The atmosphere is sexy and he has done a great job making it a place to want to come to! I love this spot and look forward to coming back! Erick is amazing!!
The atmosphere is great, the staff is really nice and personable! The only issue i had is the wait time to get food and refills for our wine.
Eric and his staff did a fantastic job hosting our company end of year celebration! The food was great and plenty, drink selection was perfect! We had around 59 people total and all fit inside comfortably! The entire setting was just right, everyone had a very good time! We will definitely be back in the future! Thank you!
Nice low key atmosphere. Beer selection is limited and subject to whatever they happen to have in the cooler. Friday/ Saturday night music is always a good time. Workers very pleasant and prompt even when dealing with a small crowd. Recommend you check it out.
Was in town for the weekend and dropped in solo for a glass of wine. The staff and other customers made me feel like I was a regular theyd known for years. Will definitely be back next time Im in town. The moscato was delicious as well.
The Wise Owl -- whoooo could enjoy this place - anyone who likes a nice comfortable bar. Atmosphere was on par for a wine bar - service was a bit slow (first time there was on Valentines day sooooooo), but the server was very pleasant and responsive. One small gripe is the size sorta on the small size, but makes for a more personal experience. The one appetizer we had was very good. Final verdict is definitely a place to return to.
The Wise Owl is nothing short of fabulous. Great wine selections, outstanding service, a great look and feel and great live music almost every night. If you appreciate wine and a wonderful upscale yet casual environment, this is your place. The food is also outstanding. We recently discovered it, have been there multiple times, and absolutely love the place.If you want to go to a locally-owned place with great character and charm (think OTR but closer to home), this place is a unique and special.
My fiancee brought me down from Dayton to celebrate my birthday. We stopped in The Wise Owl to get a glass of wine before heading out to dinner at The Dingle House. What a charming little place. The staff was very nice and we struck up a conversation with a couple that said they were mangers. Super nice people. We will definitely be back when in the area.
We had a great time - this is a good place to have a get together with a handful of friends. Happy hour is $1 off beer, $2 off wine and half price tapas. Good wine selection. Food was tasty. We will probably make it a monthly event to come here.
What can I say, horrible. Saturday night, one server. Waited about 10 minutes for a menu, 15 minutes to order. Our guest ordered a hamburger, one hour and ten minutes before it came out. Did I mention that we were one of two tables. Server seemed more interested in entertaining his wife and one other guest. Waited for water refills. Everything. Horrible. Used to come here and really enjoyed the entertainment. Not anymore. When we decided to leave, I waited at the bar 12 minutes to get the bill. 12 minutes!!! Come one. I would not recommend this place to anybody.
Never went there. Dentist is next door to the Wise Owl Wine Bar in a Strip Mall in West Chester, Ohio. The star rating is false.
Place was a little crowded for New year but was to be expected. Live entertainment was pretty good. Even though there was a big crowd, service was decent. Overall a nice place to kick back and listen to some Jazz
A small place but the atmosphere and personalities are big and fun! The music was amazing and the food was delicious.its a comfortable place to hang out and have fun. Felt cozy and everyone is family! Needs a bigger sign outside. Could be easily missed.
Molly is the best! Atmosphere and wine selection cannot be beat! Comfortable relaxing and great! Business or pleasure friends or business associates! Food menu perfectly sized, Tapas plates are original and delicious. Prices are right with many specials throughout the week! Do yourself a favor and enjoy!!!
Great music 🎵🎶, really awesome staff! Beautiful environment and yummy food!
I LOVE The Wise Owl Wine Bar. My husband I have been coming here for some time, and I even used to go by myself before he started joining. It is one of our fav spots. The food is delish, the atmosphere is quaint and romantic.. They have chill, live music. The wine selection is AMAZING, and of course, they let you sample to decipher what to have. Absolute Reco!!!! ♥️♥️♥️😍😍
Cute , small slightly elegant venue. Great for parties of 30- 45 people. Bar in the back, 2 single bathrooms nicely decorated. Seating at the bar and cozy little seatings nooks with love seats and tables.
Love this place. Great wine and delicious food in a great environment. Service was exceptional too. The live music was also an unexpected treat -- and very good. Well be back!
Excellent and extensive wine selection and wonderful owners and staff. Great food as well. I will be returning here regularly.
This was my first wine bar. I dont get out much being a mom to a 3 year old. This place was so relaxing and warm and comfortable. I almost felt like I could kick my shoes off on the couch and enjoy this place. I will be coming back... when I can.
This is our new favorite place for a girls night out!! The staff is so helpful, they take the time to find a bottle that all three of us enjoy! The stock is constantly changing so we get to try a new wine at every visit.
Menu items are extremely thoughtful and creative, and every offering is clearly super fresh. Flavor combinations are brilliant. Service is always fast, friendly, and professional. Very easy to give this place the highest rating possible. Prices are incredibly fair considering the amazing quality and nice portion size. We live in Columbus but have become regulars here. Luckily it is conveniently located right across the street from Ikea! It has been a five star experience every time.
They seem to be out of business. We stop by for wine tasting on Saturday at 4:00 and they were closed. No lights on.
The food and wine were amazing, however I had the worst customer service experience ever! The waitress barely acknowledged my tables existence. We had to flag her down numerous times. To put icing on the cake she charged me $77 when my bill was $33 and I barely received an apology.
Nice place, nice people, good wine & snacks
I cant say enough good things about Eric and the Wise Owl. I hosted a baby shower there during the day on Saturday before their regularly scheduled hours. Eric accommodated all of our requests from custom menus to getting in early to set up. Everything exceeded expectations and we received so many compliments on the food and venue. Id definitely host another event at Wise Owl!
Nice selection of wines. Very friendly and helpful staff. Manager is real cool. Needs a little better acoustics because with music it can get loud for a wine bar.
I travel 25 weeks of the year and I am always searching for food that is actually good! So much restaurant food in America is blah, blah, blah. The Wise Owl is the shining exception. The atmosphere is mellow and friendly. The staff is interested in making you comfortable. They have a chef! The chef is novel enough in itself. He creates original treats for the taste buds and palette. The menu is of modest length, but that only disguises the depth of the flavors. They have an extensive wine list with many great wines by the glass. I will return.
Fine very quite no salmon tacos tonight only one choice of chardonnay on menu .
They had live entertainment and outdoor seating. Very nice place. Food and drinks were great and reasonably priced. We had a great time.
Venue to chill with friends. Great selection of wine. Live music is nice too.
A wonderful place. The wine selection is great. The owner really takes care of his customers whether regular or not. Love this place. Near hotels and activities. Very convenient.
Staff was friendly and attentive. Since selection was decent. We were there on karaoke night, was too loud for my taste but some of the folks singing were very good!
This was by far THE WORST experience Ive EVER encountered at a restaurant. I just left this place at 10:30pm. I was invited by my relatives for a nice family gathering at this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice and I felt welcomed once I came in. We were asked if we wanted any drinks and so we ordered a bottle of wine. The server put the bottle down, (white wine) on the table without a chiller, said she would be back with it, ten minutes later she comes back with it but I had already served the wine to myself and my guests. We go to order off of the menu and we all chose pasta. My father received his first since he placed his order ahead of us. My food comes out second improperly cooked. I received no alfredo sauce even though I ordered Shrimp Pasta, which comes with alfredo. The waitress comes back to check on us and I asked if my pasta was made correctly, she says no. Returns my food back to the chef and comes back saying the chef is out of the sauce, I return the plate back to her then suggesting if I get the pasta my Mom ordered, she comes back with the manager 10 minutes later and says THE CHEF REFUSES TO COOK OUR FOOD. WE WAITED AN HOUR AND A HALF FOR THEM TO COME BACK AND TELL US THAT THE KITCHEN STAFF IS NOT WANTING TO MAKE OUR FOOD!!! It was the most horrific, distasteful, unprofessional experience Ive EVER had in a restaurant. Ive been in the restaurant industry for 10 years and Ive managed a restaurant staff before. It is 100% uncalled for to decline a guest ANYTHING when they are patronizing your business! We were not constantly complaining, we were not beligerent, and we paid for everything we ordered! Then, we come to find out that the chef is a substitute chef and he was also DRUNK. I WILL NOT be coming back to support this business and the chef deserves to be fired immediately on the spot. I will be making sure that none of my friends or family will return there! Absolutely appalled!
They have a great wine selection and the bartenders and really great. Its a little sad that theyre never busy :(. I hope they make it because I really enjoy going there with my girl friends.
Food,music and ambience is FANTASTIC period...🤣
We were greeted so warmly by the host, ordered drinks and after 20 minutes of being ignored left the restaurant. My friend and I watched 3 other people behind us be served. I am new to West Chester but will never be back.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere at this Wine Bar!! The staff, wine and food was great. The bar just have a great over all feel not to mention my fiancé proposed here!!
Cozy, friendly, great food and wine
Came in yesterday for the first time for my bday, and Eric was an absolute delight! 10/10 recommend for any occasion
Amazing atmosphere, and a great wine selection to meet anyones desires.
The Manger didnt want to take our order I told we have menu he forgot to give us my husband had to bar to get one they mistake and my husband told the manager and he just that was not me
Very nice ambiance and the best waitresses ever! Not too many selections for dinner but the chicken pasta dish was excellent!
Beautiful Evening, lovely venue.
Went there for a relatives birthday celebration and it was nice. Beautiful wood, decorations and the Owner was out among the customers. Beautiful place.
Horrible. No good service. Waited too long for bill. The management here is more interested themselves then others. We came to have a good time and they were not attentive. This place has gone down hill guick and we will not be back. Crowd changed, attitude changed. Horrible. Do not come to this place.
Good wine, nice people
Great place. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great vibe and music.
Great place to host a small get together with 20 of your favorite friends. Good food, good drinks, great atmosphere!
Our second time here the waitress remembered what we ordered the first time. Impressive. Great appetizers. Ask for Eric if you sit at the bar.
Very crowded. Good people watching but tough to find a spot to sit. Below average wine selection.
Really nice place. Cozy and well decorated. Live entertainment. One TV at the bar. Good wine selection.
Visited there for happy hour after work. Started off slow and became lively. Excellent wine selection and knowledgeable stsff
The wine selection is wonderful and the salmon salad was delicious! To top it off live music by Hank Stephens and the band♡♡♡♡ This is black owned business
Ruths place was a very welcoming relaxing tapas and Wine Bar where are you can go relax and just enjoy good food and good service
Good food good drinks good fun..
Small place but huge selection of wine and a ton of cool people. Saturday nights I believe they have live music.
Vey good selection of wines. The brunette is great and the staff is amazing.
Went for a wine tasting during happy hour and it was a great time. Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
Great atmosphere. Live music. Ordered off menu for a vegan pasta, it was excellent!
Great and intimate place. Erik and his wife are great hosts and bartenders!
Relaxed atmosphere, good service, live music on occasion. On the expensive side. The only place of its kind in the area.
Very cute wine bar, friendly staff, also has full bar. I will definitely be coming back!
We love this place .Quiet great wine food and music and reminds me a bit of some of the great spots in NYC and Brooklyn and in West Chester
BEWARE! Stopped in for a drink on a Friday night. Not very busy, but service was incredibly inattentive. Checked my credit card statement in the days following and *MY TIP WAS CHANGED.* Will never return and suggest anyone that does watch their statement like a hawk.
Great customer service! Love the owners! Very classy and love Pure Chemistry Band!
My experience with exceptional. Great wine selection. You have to experience the atmosphere for yourself.
I loved everything about it from the service to the food. I would definitely recommend this gem
We just celebrated our Anniversary here @ Wise Owl Wine Bar, its the best place to be in West Chester
Very cozy, friendly atmosphere, wide selection of wine, good food.
Great place, great atmosphere a must go to.
I put opinion this is the most classic , nicest var in westchester . The owner Eric is very nice
Great place. Great wine sele tionThe owner Eric is the best
Classy relaxing place to hang out and drink wine. The employees are really friendly and helpful
Its cool. Nice people and cozy atmosphere. Also good wine.
I had so much FUN cant wait to go back.I FEEL LIKE A ARTIST NOW LOL.
Very nice place,friendly atmosphere, bartender was great
Best local joint! Support this business... such a warm inviting establishment!
My first time going I like the vibe, I will be back with friends
Nice place hidden away in West Chester. Good wine selection; music too loud on the weekends.
Love the wise owl. The small plates are chef quality and there are many choices for wine.
Cozy, live, light jazz band on Friday night. Caters to regulars. Classy decor.
Dont sleep on this spot! The Wise Owl has fantastic wines a cool vibe and awesome staff.
Great wine, great staff and great crowd! I love the different bands.
Lovely atmosphere. The bruchetta was really good!
Wonderful service and atmosphere, for mature crowds only
Always enjoy ourselves at the Wise Owl. Fun place with a great staff, food is reasonable and good.
Excellent service and selection
Very nice atmosphere nice selection of wines and food
Really nice place and great entertainment from the band Pure Chemistry
Nice establishment private party great service & clean restrooms
I’m curious on why it says open until 1am, but closed at 10:30pm tonight... wasn’t sure if there was reason for this, kinda disappointing.
Great service and quality drinks and food.
Exactly the place to impress a date or relax with someone special or at minimal enjoy a glass of pleasure
Great wine selection, food could be better.
Excellent wine selections at fair prices
Great laid-back atmosphere!
Fun little Wine bar with great service.
Very cozy and friendly. I had a nice intimate experience.
Great atmosphere and amazing wine list.
Great place to stop in for some wine with friends
Great ambience, delicious food and wine, attentive servers!
One of my favorite places in the greater Cincinnati area!
Relaxing setting, delicious apps and amazing wine selection!
Great wine bar and atmosphere.
Its a hidden gem!
Great place, very cool bar tenders...
I will be back. Great wine selection.
Wonderful place! best time in Cincinnati area.
I just waited 20 min and was ignored, not even busy. So I left.
Hosted my surprise Birthday party! Loved it
Quiet, contemporary & easy going wine bar
Nice little place to hit up happy hour.
Loads of wines and atmosphere is awesome
Awesome low key place to be
Service was biased and I was over charged.
Very nice
Great experience. Will go there again.
Excellent music, food, and wine.
Great food and atmosphere!
Awesome. Love The Vibe
Fun little place. Live jazz
Great service, food very good
Amazing! Fantastic atmosphere.
Nice relaxed upscale venue.
Great Place to find great people!
Great wine and great music
Always a great time .
Food and drinks are amazing!!!!!!
Fun time!
Excellent adult environment
0 for food, 4 for wine
Great spot for a quick date
Really nice venue
Clean professional and fun
Very nice spot...
Nice crowd nice drinks
Loved it
Great atmosphere
Nice Atmosphere
Wonderful venue!!!
A true hidden gem.
I love the vibe 😊
Yes Yes Yes
Mehh
Nice
Cool place
They dont do takeout
Very nice atmosphere.
Blast blast mansion
Total reviews rating 4.6
172 Reviews for Wise Owl Wine Bar 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-05I was there when I was in town for a business trip. Love the bar atmosphere. Very clean and comfortable place. The bar staff is very friendly and knowledge of wines. Food is also great too. This place is really great for relaxing and enjoying talk with friends, coworkers, and family. I would love to visit again when I am in town next time.
Review №2
2022-06-23Live music, super friendly staff, super friendly patrons, and a comfortable outdoor area in an unconventional office park type location. Oh, and the small portion sharable food was excellent! It was good times by all - even a teenager!
Review №3
2022-03-27The atmosphere here is so fun! The owner Eric is very kind and just loves people...its so clear to see. The bartender Natalie is not only super kind and helpful, but shes also good at creating cocktails when you have no idea what you want. The drinks are good, the live music is energizing and easy on the ears, and the whole atmosphere and staff will have me coming back. Highly recommend!
Review №4
2022-05-29Wow!!! Beautiful decor. Loved the groove lounge bonus room. Wine and food were delicious...but the best part was Eric the owner. He knew our names, was attentive and had a wonderful disposition. You could tell he loves his job! Cant wait to return!😊
Review №5
2022-03-01My business partner and I hosted a private event at The Wise Owl and couldnt be happier with how Eric and his team managed our event. Eric handled every detail to make sure the event was a breeze for us. The location and atmosphere are perfect for any gathering. We will be back again! The service was exceptional. It was a wonderful event thanks to Eric!
Review №6
2022-02-27The Wise Owl was the perfect place for diversity and grown folk. The owner was very nice and attentive to his customers. I loved the music and to see everyone acting as family, eventhough there were different races of people, I absolutely loved seeing that. Overall Ill give it a 9 out of 10.
Review №7
2022-03-01My business partner and I hosted a happy hour at The Wise Owl. Eric was a gracious host. He made our night easy. The atmosphere is relaxing. The food is excellent. The service is superb.
Review №8
2022-05-01Eric, the owner, is awesome. He supports Ohio University Bobcats hosting events at his establishment and raising funds for scholarships. Even though it was packed, the service, atmosphere and band were great! 5 stars!
Review №9
2022-04-23I always have a great time here. They have a great selection of wine on tap and Im excited to explore the racks. Great atmosphere, great people, and the owner will personally take great care of you.
Review №10
2021-04-08Very nice setup, food was great and the owners are extremely personable. Very happy that I stumbled upon this gem while in the area.