We finally made it here and we're so happy we did. Upon walking into the building you go down the stairs to enter the wine bar. Once there the vibe feels rustic, historic, little speakeasy vibes. Service was fantastic. Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable about all the different wines available. The charcuterie grazing board was every and any thing you could possibly want, at least we thought so. Sooooo good!! The dippy duet of the tapenade and pistachio cream dip thing (sorry forgot the name) delicious. We ordered an entree to share and everyone raved about the lamb chops. Safe to say we'll be back. There is a parking lot across the street. Hard to see any signs on where you have to pay but it's not free. read more

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We are fairly new to the area and have been trying local restaurants. We came across this place on TikTok and were excited to give it a try. We arrived as soon as they opened and were some of the first there. The bar tender greeted us and we took our seats. He came over immediately and went through the entire menu with us. I ordered wine from their very large selection and my husband ordered a stout. They were out of his order so the bar tender brought over three similar options and explained them all. My husband picked one of the recommendations and it was a great beer. My wine was delicious. We ordered the Brie , burger, and my husband ordered their lomo. Everything was great truly. We just took our time and really enjoyed the space which was very cozy and relaxing. The best thing is going to a restaurant where wine and beer are their main focus and talking with staff that is enthusiastic about their products. Our waiter was great and we're sad we didn't get his name but he made the experience ten times better with his knowledge of wines and beers. We plan on returning very soon!! read more

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Beautifully vibed out and tucked in just the right spot. My wife and I were so happy and surprised when we walked in with just about 20 minutes before their "date-night Happy Hour special" would end. Such a good deal, $40 for 2 glasses from their signature wine list and a charcuterie board of your choice. The server was kind and informative, very friendly and open to conversation. She suggested the board with smoked mackerel, served with warm bread, avocado crema, juicy cherry tomatoes and gherkins. Beautifully presented and so delicious. We loved our Pinots and of course I indulged in a second glass. Peace, The Happy Hour Huntress read more

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We came on a Saturday for the live music and had such a fantastic night! The place was packed and the atmosphere was perfect. We sat at the bar and had Grant, who was amazing--he picked out different wines for us, and they always let you taste them first. Every single one was outstanding. The food was incredible, the music was great, and the service is always top-notch. Highly recommend Wine Bar 1915! read more

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Nice basement wine cellar. Good selection of wine, bar tenders knowledgeable about their selections and the regions where they come from. They had wine specials that came with complimentary bread with tapenade. We also ordered the cheese platter with assorted chocolate. Good pairing. They have live music and a nice nook for about 8 people. Otherwise, the rest is tables and chairs. Nice cozy place if you look the brick ambience. read more

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Very cool basement restaurant/bar with staff knowledgeable about wines and pairing. We had a baked brie and charcuterie board and everything tasted amazing. Our waiter was attentive and very nice. read more

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Wow. Just wow. When we reviewed the menu online we knew we had to go here. Being from Illinois, the Chicago speak easy decor really resonated. And our server was beyond helpful!!!! Tonight we enjoyed the seasonal charcuterie board, the humus duet, the primavera and dinner special of mushroom ravioli on Marsala sauce. Solid wine choices and surprise was a white port. Solid and slightly reminiscent of a Japanese plum wine. read more

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The food and service here is impeccable. Staffed by a knowledgeable and energetic team, lead by some amazing owners. My wife and I were in the area and were impressed with the quality of food, types of wine, and decor. When I returned here solo one night, I was welcomed by the owner and staff as if I was a longtime friend. I cannot recommend them enough. I will definitely return. read more

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Lovely wine bar with surprisingly good food. A definite recommendation for a fun night out in Poughkeepsie!

Lost one on the fact that you ran out of the main desert on the Restaurant Week menu, and we were really looking for to it.

Great little gem! Great selection of wines and food pairings. Atmosphere is welcoming and friendly! Music is delightful! Can't wait to come back when I'm back in the area! read more

Great wine bar with simple yet amazing food. I will go back. I highly recommend for wine connoisseurs.

This place is so cool! I chose this spot for my mothers birthday dinner It's always nice to have an inviting restaurant in the Hudson Valley area - especially in Poughkeepsie NY. The entrance is downstairs and has speakeasy vibes, you enter into a small seating area and a bar. We were seated immediately. The service here is very good, the waiters are attentive and the pacing was great. We got our meals in a timely manner. The food was spectacular, We had the 3-course Hudson Valley special. This included a mini charcuterie board, a duck entree and a peanut mousse dessert. I've only had duck a few times, but it was juicy and paired well with the berry sauce. The ambience was very alluring, despite it being dimly lit the long dark tables and decor made it feel like an actual cellar! I hope to return soon! 100% recommend read more

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I love this place! It is a small family owned business, and they really get so much right. It is downstairs in a very cozy space. Sometimes they have music, but there is always good music playing if they don't have someone live. The food is fantastic. Varied dishes on the menu, but everything I have ever tried here has tasted great. The service is also wonderful. The bartenders know how to pair wine with food extremely well. I got the short rib poutine recently, and the bartender recommended a dry riesling. It was perfect. It cut the richness of the short ribs, and I never would have paired those two together. Overall, always a great experience and definitely worth a try. read more

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One of my favorite places in town, great place to have a drink or a meal. The staff is very knowledgeable about the wines, and there is always new wines to try out. The vibe is immaculate and can be romantic for a first date or 20th date, but also can be a fun Friday hangout with a group of friends. Features live music on some nights, highly recommended. read more

I cannot speak enough praise of 1915 Wine Cellar to reflect the pleasure of my recent visits. Owners Russ and Elke are truly welcoming and make every effort to ensure patrons enjoy themselves. Staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Patrons are pleasant. Noise level is low making conversation easy. Culinary Institute students embrace 1915 with, apparently, the full endorsement of faculty. Veterans are well respected. My Riesling was excellent and those near me at the bar eating lauded their food selections. Rather than sports, the TV by the bar shows art and food programs (a quite refreshing alternative). Live music is chosen with care. I look forward to returning to this excellent establishment. read more

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What a great experience every time, you have to stop in and see the owners Russ and Elke. They are always there.They know their wines and can always find something that will titillate your dining or oenophile experience. Russ has an excellent palate, drop by and pick his brain or just enjoy a meal and a glass of wine. The staff there are awesome, attentive and knowledgeable . Russ and Elke have created a warm and family friendly environment. read more

Cute little wine bar. Well curated selection of wine with a very knowledgeable staff who were helpful in dialing in the right wine based on our preferences. The menu is limited and there were some minor things that were off in execution. Not bad but in a way that happens when a team is short staffed. Absolutely worth a visit. read more

Was back again after a couple of years. Still Such a wonderful place. Jeff and Mike @CIA are so knowledgeable! Food is always so good! A perfect place to try wines in a quiet setting. read more

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We have visited this establishment on many occasions - each time it is a wonderful experience. Just last evening we booked in for a private dinner - just our small party of 4, Grant the sommelier and Ariel, the wonderful chef. They curated such a lovely evening for us - a craft apertif with tasty amuse bouche, and then a multi course meal with interesting and tasty wine pairings. Dinner included a wonderful simple salad with a French style orange dressing, homemade pasta and savory duck.......all with lovely music and fun conversation. It was a relaxing and fun event and we can't wait to do it again! read more

1915 Wine Cellar - Wine Bars Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Cozy, romantic, good for groups, etc. the atmosphere is whatever you'd like it to be - we visited for date night but saw some small groups, too. It's very much "up to you". We were told to sit wherever we'd like when we arrived early evening on a Saturday. There was only one other table at the time but more people trickled in as it got later. The servers/bartenders are extremely helpful and will offer great suggestions. We were surprised to see kangaroo on the menu and learned about kangaroo farms in New Jersey, which is where the meat was from. The menu is unique- like many other wine bars, you can expect to find charcuterie, flatbreads, etc. but they also feature meats like elk, duck, and of course the kangaroo, which was a special. We also ordered the mushroom soup, roasted bone marrow, and duck confit flatbread. Everything was tasty and the wine was well-paired thanks to our server. Looking forward to returning more regularly! read more

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This place is excellent!! The servers are great and very knowledgeable. Their wine selection (and beer selection!) are so thorough. It's such a cool vibe too. The cheese platters are my go to. Everyone I've taken here loves it. Highly recommend! read more

The food was delicious. Service was awesome and the ambiance was really cool! We had the Graffito Malbec wine and loved that too!

Great ambiance and fantastic musical guests. A little more pricey but they've got a great wine selection and fun games to play!

A gem in downtown Poughkeepsie. Great wine & great food and knowledgeable sommeliers - tell them what you like & they will give you some wines to taste. read more

Still a 5-star experience - and with COVID, they have gone above and beyond! The space is super clean, QR Code Menu (with online order at your table, 5 medical grade HEPA filters that are spread throughout the space, and (according to their site - the MERV-13 filters are changed out regularly in the HVAC system). What more can you want for safety!! They still deliver a fine wine and dining experience with daily specials, delicious sandwiches, meat and cheese boards, and excellent wines. Take out is available. Tip: Get the Philly Cheese Steak!!!! read more

Went yesterday (4:30) with 3 beer drinkers. They loved the vast, varied selections of beer, with recommendations from the bartender Mike. Meanwhile, Mike took the time to help me decide upon a red with his sommelier training. Another staff member, Matt, is in training to be a cicerone. Extremely nice staff, as well as the owner, Elle, who is such a gem, along with the warm atmosphere made for an enjoyable time there. Will definitely be back! (Added the 5th star after realizing in error only had 4). We've been going here since they first opened and never disappoints. The family owners are such a great team! read more

Very lovely evening here! They have great specials on the weekends and the charcuterie & wine is so enjoyable. The ambience outside is quiet and relaxing. All of the employees here were wonderful. Absolutely no complaints and will definitely be back because it's also very close to home :) highly recommend for social hours. read more

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Execelent service, kind owners, great wine selection obviously. I was at their first wine dinner and it was everything that I dream of.

Stopped by for a drink and had an amazing couple of glasses of wine and some great charcuterie, wonderful place and definitely intend to come back read more

Huge wine selection and knowledgeable staff! We came in for dinner and weren't sure what we wanted so we're able to try a few different options and loved what we had! The food was great too- we had meats and cheeses, stuffed figs and some larger shared plates read more

This place is a labor of love, and I hope you feel the urge to give some back. It's cozy and comfortable inside, and the owners and staff are very attentive. Even when we were "hiding" around the corner on a sofa in front of the faux fireplace, we were visited frequently. The charcuterie plate for two ($16 for 1, $10 for each additional) had a large assortment of meats and cheeses, plus bread, jam, and mixed nuts. It took us quite a while to finish it. The wine selection was very interesting too, and we enjoyed the Malbec we ordered. Parking is super-convenient either in the lot across the street or the second lot just down the street. This place, plus King's Court just above, make for a great 1-2 punch. read more

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The ambiance is very nice and relaxing. We ordered the board with a bunch of mixed items , it was very delicious :) and the staff was very nice and sweet and attentive. read more

Been waiting for a wine bar in Poughkeepsie and finally, one has arrived. It's a bit hard to find and there isn't any signage yet, but it's early, so I'm sure this will be added. Really nice space with a wide selection of wines by the glass and bottle. They have a small selection of beer and both a wine and beer tap will be added in the future. Decor is really nice, space is cozy and welcoming. Lots of exposed brick and reclaimed wood. Staff is friendly, offer good service and like to talk about wine. Plenty of seating both at the bar, cozy couch near an electric fireplace and at the high top tables and chairs surrounding wine barrels. Menu consists of small bites like olives, cheese and charcuterie plates. Those with a sweet tooth will find locally made cake pop bites. I enjoyed a Sagrantino from Umbria ($15) and my husband had a French Chardonnay ($9) both were very good. We shared a soft cheese plate ($10). The three cheeses were really unique and delicious, but served a bit too cold. The local honey that came on the side was amazing, but served in a silver pitcher that made it difficult to get to. Perhaps serving it in a tiny ramekin or directly on the plate would be better. And a proper cheese knife would be a plus. But, these are tiny details that I'm sure will get ironed out in time. We hung around past happy hour and took advantage of another glass each on special at $7 each, which were both a good value. The stemware game is strong here - glasses are good quality. Happy hour is 4-6pm with special pricing for a limited selection of wine for $8; Wines by the glass range from $10-$18+ from places like California, Washington, France, Spain, Italy and Argentina represented so far - though I'm sure that will change. Looking forward to some of the special events in the coming months, which include plans to partner with local chefs. Nice addition to the downtown P'ok food/wine scene! Will certainly be a regular here. read more

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Really enjoyable. Excellent live music. Knowledgeable and friendly and attentive staff. Good small plates. Warm and inviting ambience.

Genuinely one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. We came in the day before Valentine's Day so we had the place to ourselves and Grant made us feel so special. The food was out of this world and we could tell that the menu was curated with care and executed to perfection. We know a base level about wine and left so much more educated because of how knowledgeable Grant was. He was absolutely amazing and we will now be coming back at least once a week. Such an amazing experience!!!! read more

Lovely new addition to town. You'd miss it if you weren't looking. As more construction is completed nearby (outside), the noise will disappear while you enjoy your hand crafted cup o'joe. We will return. read more

Very interesting wine bar. They have a ton of choices which can be very confusing. But the bartenders are great. They will explain everything and let you taste what seemed to me to be an unlimited amount of wines. The food menu is limited but what they do have was very good. The wines were excellent and it's great to try all of the different types. We will definitely return. read more

Easily one of the best places to go in Poughkeepsie! From the drinks and food to the service, you are guaranteed a great time here. We try and get to 1915 every week (sometimes twice in a week...). The owners and staff are top notch and are always ready to serve you the best wine for whatever you are in the mood for. The food has always been delicious whether it was from the standard menu or the weekly specials. Charcuterie plates, olives, meatball subs, sandwiches, truffles... they have something for everyone! If you're in town and want to see a shining example of a wine bar, I implore you to stop by this establishment. ALSO... important to take note that they pay everyone a living wage so don't be surprised when there isn't a tip line on your bill :) read more

We had a group of women from out of town for a wedding and we ended up at this wonderful wine bar. The owners are delightful and knowledgeable. They suggested great wines to try. We will definitely be back and maybe bring the husbands next time! read more