What a charming little wine bar! The atmosphere is cute, cozy, and quaint! The perfect place to relax and enjoy a great glass of wine. Lisa, the owner, was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. Her knowledge of the wines made the experience even more enjoyable, and she took the time to offer thoughtful recommendations. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and creating a warm, inviting environment. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a wonderful wine experience! read more

My husband and I had such a fun experience here! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable about both the wine and cheese but her warmth and friendliness kept us around! If you like wine and are open to trying new things - check this place out. (We didn't try the paninis they had on special but we plan on coming back!!) read more

Bar Vino - Cheese board - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

BarVino is a true gem in Dana Point. This inviting local wine bar offers a thoughtfully curated, ever-changing by the bottle or glass selection featuring unique wines at a range of price points, making it just as approachable as it is interesting. Their beautifully crafted cheese and charcuterie boards are the perfect complement to any pour. What truly sets Barvino apart is Lisa, the owner, whose warmth and hospitality make every visit feel like coming home. The wine club is great and members receive a 10% discount on everything. With lively events, live music on most Sundays, and seasonal holiday gift specials, BarVino is the kind of place you'll want to return to again and again. If you haven't experienced it yet, you're missing out-stop by and enjoy a glass...or two! read more

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Bartenders are friendly and wines are on point. Only complaint is that the charcuterie boards are a bit on the small side compared to other wine bars in the area. Ample parking and always busy but never overly crowded. Ambient lighting and can be loud but never too loud to carry a conversation. Members receive 10% off read more

Bar Vino - Cheese board. Large boards plenty to share for 3-4 people. - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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We have been enjoying Lisa her BarVino since the day it opened. Lisa is an immensely friendly and welcoming individual. Importantly, she is an expert wine purveyor! Her recommendations have never disappointed. She rightfully prides herself on offering and serving only wines of solid authenticity and quality.; domestic and international. Additionally, as a member of the wine club, we have had dozens of exceptional vintners tastings and dinners. Old friends, new friends, family and colleagues have all raved about the good times! read more

Bar Vino - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Went for a birthday celebration. Very cool place, great wine choices, and extremely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

BarVino is by far the best wine bar I've visited in South County! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a fun night out or a gathering with friends. The wine selection is outstanding. Their winemaker mingles are fun and educational. Live music Sundays are a fun way to wind down the weekend. Lisa and her staff are passionate about their wines, always ready with a great recommendation tailored to your tastes. What also sets BarVino apart is the attention to detail. The small bites and cheese boards are beautifully presented and pair perfectly with the wines. We love to go weekly to relax and enjoy the great atmosphere, fun people and amazing wines. read more

A wonderful little hidden gem in Dana Point. Great wine selection and cheese plates. The staff here is super friendly and welcoming. Walked in as strangers and left as friends. This place is definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

The entire experience at Bar Vino is exceptional! The wine selection is impressive, the cheese platters are delicious and beautifully paired with the wines. Lisa the owner is lovely and so very knowledgeable about all regions and varieties of wine. The guitarist on the weekend is always delightful to listen to. Bar Vino is a must when in Dana Point. read more

BarVino is a lovely place! It's an intimate place staffed by friendly, welcoming folks who will meet you wherever you are on your wine journey. Their inventory is thoughtfully curated. Lisa is a wonderful host! We stopped in to sample BarVino's Happy Hour; we left with a grenache blanc and a petite sirah, both excellent. BarVino offers a great wine club. read more

Lisa and her team are the best! My husband and I have been members since she started offering the club and enjoy our wine, cheese board, and whoever is working each time we visit. Go, you won't be disappointed! read more

We love this place! Lisa and her team always make us feel welcome as though we're members of their family. She does a great job of screening the quality of wines offered in the shop and we've never been disappointed with the many tastings and events that we've attended. read more

Nice selection of wine and lite bits. Upon arrival we were told that all the tables were reserved so we sat at the bar. After one hour at least 4 tables remained empty. It would've been nicer to sit at a table than at the bar. It would have been a 5 star experience except for that. read more

Such a good place and chill vibe!! Great wine, cheeseboard and ambience, will definitely be back.

I can't say enough about this place and how much we all love it it's more like sitting at a friends house then a bar. Lisa the owner well it just doesn't get any better than her. The wine selections are incredible. The appetizers are wonderful you will feel at home here. Great for a night of unwinding or out, celebrating with friends Enjoy read more

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An amazing selection of wines. The best club program of all the wine shops in South Orange County. Another thing I love is she is so environmentally conscious is that she recycles her bottles and creates water glasses out of them. A true class act right an amazing selection of wine is the best club program. read more

I've been coming to BarVino for over two years now. The vibe is absolutely incredible. You genuinely feel like a part of the "family". The quality of the wine is superb and Lisa, the owner, takes pride in her selections. Wine events occur on a regular basis and are always enjoyable. I love to introduce family and friends to BarVino as well as to Lisa and her knowledgeable staff. They all go out of their way to make visits enjoyable and make building a personal wine cellar fun and easy. read more

I love this establishment. Being owned by a woman and having the most amazing wines, makes this place a must see! I highly recommend!!!!

Highlights: 1.) welcoming, warm wine bar - perfect for friends, couples solo travelers. 2.) delicious wine & cheese spreads & great recommendations from Lisa! 3.) happy hour specials! Unexpected treat. 4.) super reasonable prices. Must check out if you're in the area! read more

I wish I could say I loved my experience because I have wanted to come by for a while but my first try left MUCH to be desired. I love the idea of live music on a Sunday afternoon but it was SO loud I could barely order with the bartender, who stepped away for a while to drink some wine with a group of people who seemed to be with the musician. I sat at the end of the bar with my back to the musician and felt like the woman in a group at the far end of the bar was glaring at me. I had a bubbly rose and a bag of crisps that had a nice flavor but definitely tasted like a bag of crisps my kids left open in the pantry for a while. The chalice my water was served in left me concerned for multiple health reasons. Looked like someone's aunt got drunk and tried cut a wine bottle in half. The guy next to me brought his own water bottle (smart cookie) and his water chalice on the bar next to him had huge spider webby cracks in it, I didn't get a pic because the staring lady made me uncomfortable read more

Bar Vino - My 'cup' for water. Aka bacteria breeding ground. Not smooth sanded edges for a drinking cup. - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

This wine bar is top-notch! The vibe is relaxed and comfortable. The team is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! The owner Lisa has an incredible palate and she curates delicious wines from all over the the world. The wines are high quality, yet priced reasonably. They have a lovely-local friendly clientele and live music often with paired wine dinners at least once a month. We strongly recommend becoming a wine club member! read more

Bar Vino - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

We visited yesterday for the first time and loved the vibe... a cool, local place, with wonderful wine selections! We liked it so much, we joined the wine club (a great deal)! We understand that they're working on food offerings... When that happens, Bar Vino will be even better! read more

This is such a hidden gem in Dana Point. The location is the ideal spot to drink wine and enjoy a nice evening with friends or have a date night. They have an amazing wine and cheese selection for every pallet and the owner, Lisa, is so friendly and knowledgeable along with the other staff. You can tell how passionate they are about wine and how much they want to share their passion with others. We started with the wine club wine flight and a cheeseboard. The flight was amazing!! We ordered a glass of the French wine and My sister and I ended the evening by splitting a half bottle of Champagne and it was totally worth it! All the wines and cheeses were so unique and delicious. I loved the French white wine so much we ended up getting a glass each. The cheese complimented the wine perfectly. Overall this place is amazing and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to come back here. read more

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Service and ambiance is what continues to bring me back and I live in San Clemente. Not to mention their wine selection and quality for the price point is amazing. Naturally I became a wine club member! read more

What a gem! A friend spotted this sweet wine bar while staying in Dana Point on vacation so we thought we'd give a a try. So glad we did! The owner, Lisa, is warm & friendly and not only knows her wine but how to make you feel welcome and comfortable. We enjoyed a glass of the happy hour red (she offers a bubbly, a white, and a red) and then ordered the larger charcuterie and a glass of a more full bodied red (which we bought a bottle of to take home). Both wines and the charcuterie were delicious! The charcuterie was beautifully arranged with macadamia nuts and two types of Marcona almonds, stone ground mustard, a sweet/tart jam & a caramelized onion jam with flavors of India, two different meats, a great selection of cheeses, two different olives, sun dried tomatoes, and a platter of soft bread and crackers. We left very satisfied and will be back during our stay. read more

Bar Vino - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Super stoked to have stumbled upon this little gem while working on Ohana! The owner is really sweet and they offer an array of options, including a decent price point glass of Rosé. I didn't eat charcuterie, but it did look delightful as I peered over to my barstool neighbor's spread. The clientele are friendly and really made me feel welcome in Dana Point. What a wonderful addition to a lovely beach community! Super comfy, all love. :) read more

I love all the selections here! Lots of interesting wines to try without it feeling too far from home. It's a local favorite. I've brought a lot of my friends here and they keep coming back! Ask for Lakyn or Rachel! Chill here without a worry and discover new wines! read more

Bar Vino - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Cute place, wine selection was very average, nothing that special. They had some nice cheese options but not as good as avec moi. It's kinda off for a wine shop that sells wine in it to not offer the option to open it once you purchase it in the same shop without additional fees. Location is a lil quirky, hopefully the wine bar options increase. read more

Everyone who works there makes us feel so welcome! They always make a tasty charcuterie board for us! Love the wines and especially love when they have Bossa Nova music playing in the background! read more

New place and they are really knowledgeable in wine!!! Cheese plates are great! Love to support new woman small business owner!

Bar Vino has an Excellent selection of wines at great price points with very knowledgeable Sommeliers & Fromager (Owner: Lisa/Staff: Rachael) to provide detailed information to help you choose! Not your average wine bar, but a cut above with the best charcuterie boards available. Take Out Too! Yum!!! read more

The best wine and cheese!! The atmosphere was on point, the snacks were amazing and very tasty. You won't know what you're missing if you don't try this place. I'm visiting from Texas and didn't know what I was missing!! Enjoy thank you!! read more

Bar Vino - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Absolutely loved it here! Amazing service, incredible wines, super sweet ambiance, & delicious charcuterie. Definitely worth stopping in and hanging out for a bit! Lakyn was so kind, welcoming, and wonderful!! We're excited to come back! read more

Bar Vino - Five Item Charcuterie Board + BarVino Flight - Wine Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

The soms know their stuff. We got a custom made flight that was impeccable, and the cheese plate was well curated. So good, we went back a second time. read more

The cutest wine bar in Dana, with the best service! Lakyn makes the experience that much sweeter! read more

Great new wine bar in Dana Point! Great food and knowledge between Lisa, Scott, and Rachel they know their wine! The meat and cheese plates are the perfect combination with a great glass of red!! read more

Obsessed. The best curated wine. High end quality cheese and charcuterie. Sold. And everyone that works there is amazing. They have had amazing tastings for the last few months that are epic!!! It's a hidden gem!! read more

Excellent new addition to Dana Point. Really enjoy this place. Great wine selection, good food options and fun tasting events

Great wine selection, terrific meat and cheese parings and a delightful addition to the neighborhood

Amazing owner and great wine - Really enjoy our time here. Very unique selection of wine small batch not that chemical crap you get at the grocery store. read more