We moved to the area from down south two months ago and we've already been to Propagate Social…read moreHouse and their Shade House no less than 15 times. This is our safe place. Cocktails? Phenom. Service? The bar at Shade House is filled with the BEST ladies. Vibe? It's vibin. If you're looking for a good craft beer, their selection is always changing and focuses on local brews for about $6 a pop. They have a happy hour of cocktails for $6 a pop as well. 10/10 I live here now.

The Shade House, an extension of Propagate Social House is the SPOT in Apopka. During the day, it's…read morean event space for local groups, venue for fun workshops, plant swap event location, outdoor dining space for Propagate, and bar on weekend afternoons. Then at night the space transforms to be a full cocktail bar with food options , live music, and visiting food trucks and a nighttime farmers/creators market once a month. Plus, seasonally, it's a Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree Farm! The large deck includes lush plants, picnic tables, cozy Adirondack chairs, and is bookended by a fabulous bar and stage for live music. I cannot say enough good things about this space and its owners. They are part of the push to create community in Apopka through offering engaging quality businesses and venues (these are the people behind the future Hall's on 5th food hall right on the same street!). I have been coming to Propagate since we started building our home and have really enjoyed seeing their business flourish over the past few years. They have a loyal customer in me and I cannot wait to see what's next. I digress, the service at The Shade House is stellar, the cocktails are creative, and the vibe is an extension of Propagates but with some added spice. You guys outdid yourselves on this one.

I really enjoy grabbing a bite and a glass of wine at The Attic Door! It is such a hidden gem in…read moredowntown Winter Garden. It is very eclectic inside and has live music that I have not been disappointed in at all. The people that work there are fantastic and very attentive!

Winter Garden doesn't have a lot of wine bars, but this one is just wonderful. Small and quaint…read morewith rustic decor, a small staff that is extremely attentive and knowledgeable, and a vast wine menu as well as local beers. Perfect for get togethers, date nights, or just time with yourself and a good book. The list of reds, whites, and sparkling wines is extensive and range in regional origins. Seriously, there is a bottle for any taste in this place. The food is also fresh prepared and amazing. We weren't too hungry so decided to grab a charcuterie board to pair with our wine. Fresh, delicious, and well presented. Overall, 9/10. Can't wait to go back!

We stopped in while out-in-about at the Winter Garden Music Festival. If you're not looking for…read morethis place you could easily pass it as the entrance is off of an alley connected to Plant Street. There is an elevator that will take you to the second floor and the entrance to Pilars Martini & Loft is right in front of you when you exit. There are also restrooms available and medium sized air-conditioned lobby where you can take calls if Pilars has live music inside. Pilars is an upscale lounge and music club. When we arrived, the live entertainment was setting up for later that evening. It was actually nice having the calm contrast to what was happening in the streets currently. Food here seems fairly high-end; it's Market-to-table so everything is a bit pricy. Appetizers start at $14, one of their most expensive appetizers is Seared Foie Gras ($26). If you're not a big spender, they do have Chicken Wings or BBQ Short Rib Sliders for $14, and a Market Burger for $16. If you're looking for something a little more special, they have Filet Mignon ($86), Lamb Shank ($42), Braised Beef Short Ribs ($46), and Iberico Pork ($76). Most of their specialty drinks will run you between $12-$14. Beers are between $6-$9 and non-alcoholic drinks anywhere between $2.50-$8. We didn't stay too long because we were bopping around checking out different places during the festival, but if you are looking for a great place to take a date or have a nice evening out with friends, listening to great live music and Jazz this is a premier spot in the Winter Garden area.

I tried several drinks some strong and some flavorful. Staff were very helpful and patient with…read moresome questions that my group of 5 people asked. It was a very late night and still staff were welcoming. Nice area to spend some time with friends.

Nice place to enjoy with a family and friends Food very…read moregood and perfect temperature Service very attentive Environment nice but a a DJ was a little load for good restaurant Highly recommended to everyone in town

We met some friends here for brunch before heading over to do the new escape room at Escape…read moreVentures. Our group ordered a mix of items off the brunch menu including the cheese board, edamame, chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries x2, burger, and steak sandwich. Everyone loved their entrees and the cheese board was so big we couldn't finish it. Our reservation was for right when the restaurant opened, so we probably didn't need to have one but staff was friendly and seated us at a nice table. The restaurant stayed pretty quiet for the first 45 minutes to an hour we were there but then started to get busier around noon. There was a slightly drop off in the level of service as things got busier and we waited awhile for our check. Everyone was friendly but I could tell the servers were stretched a little thin trying to keep up with everything. We plan to come back the next time we're over in the Winter Garden area!

Stopped in late on a Sunday afternoon. Place looked very nice from the outside, had a to wait a bit…read morefor a table but there was a MASSIVE baby shower letting out at the same time I got there so that most likely had something to do with it. The interior kinda has a hipster-rustic vibe but with more comfortable chairs. Prices seemed reasonable. Service seemed a bit overwheled but again, I think the massive event letting out had something to do with that. I got a cheese board, truffled fries, fried chicken caviar, and a deviled affogato for dessert. My date for the creste di gallo and the olive oil citrus cake. Everything was was very good, with the standout being the fries; I know that truffle essence flavor isn't for everyone but it worked really well for me in the fry sauce. My dates pasta was also very good, the pesto sauce was zesty and complimented it well. And I really like the olive oil cake with mascarpone, super light and perfectly sweet. The very minor issues were that the fried chicken was pretty deeply fried and way harder than expected, which I don't mind but may not be your thing. Devil's food cake at the bottom of the affogato was also not as sweet as I would have liked. Overall a really enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.

Food quantity: 8/10 Food quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Appetizers were absolutely delicious, service was great, and the vibe was good. Highly recommend:)

Not gonna lie: I had not been here in ages. Possibly several years. Wandered in with friends after…read moreattending a flamenco performance at Timacua Arts. Same great ambiance here as always. My cheese plate was delicious. So was the wine. My fave local gypsy jazz band was playing and people of all ages were swing dancing. It was a pretty magical night.

Smart name with both beer and wine in the name! This cool little hole in the wall behind Washburn…read moreImports on Virginia avenue was a cool little spot. They had a handful of draft beers and another handful of packaged brewskis too. The selections weren't extensive but they were on the crafty side. They did have my favorite beer ever (Weihenstephaner) in a can which was awesome and they even poured it into a branded glass. And like a Mike Tyson opponent in the early 90's, it went down quick! Ahhhhh... What stood out to me was the awesome service. The two ladies behind the bar quickly recognized when I needed another, and another, and another, and another, and another, and another, and were quick to offer another libation.

I was only here for a glass of wine, but they had a cacio y pepe on the menu we had to try. It…read morecame out hot and fresh cooked and was super delicious. It was not too pepper forward (which I prefer). I was excited to try this out of the way wine bar, but was a little disappointed that their extensive list is more bottles and not by the glass. Just putting this out there for awareness since I will plan to come in for some food and be able to pair with a bottle of wine to explore the full experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about all of the different wines and helped to select the best glass for what I was in the mood for that evening. The bar was very clean and there is a lot more space then what you see when you first walk in. It was all very clean and modern looking inside. Looking forward to my next trip in.

I guess this is what they mean when they say "hidden gem" No big sign our front just a quaint…read morelittle bar tucked on the backside of the building. Decorated nicely with amazing staff. They have a great patio outside too for those nice Florida nights. The wine list was extensive but the by the glass options were limited to about a dozen or so. I understand they have have 100 open bottles hanging around waiting for someone to order a glass. I assume (and hope) that the by the glass options change frequently. While speaking to staff I was informed of the full food menu that is available after 5 pm. I just had to see how they did with Cacio e pepe and wow I was surprised. This is a basic dish but it was executed perfectly. I certainly will be back again soon to order that again. I would take someone else who would enjoy but while they like Pasta they don't do wine. I did see they have some "mocktail" type drinks but maybe 1 or 2 soda or seltzer options might be nice to allow more people to enjoy.

We stumbled upon this no-frills wine bar one day and it did not disappoint. They sell wines by the…read moreglass and the bottle, however we asked if we could create our own tasting and they were able to accommodate. We decided to drink two whites and two reds and the pricing would be half the price of whichever wine you chose since they were not full pours. Then we added a charcuterie board to pair with our wines. The lighting is dim with a romantic/ quaint feel. The workers were attentive and knowledgeable and were willing to help with our selections.

5 stars for a cozy woman-owned wine bar & shop in the heart of the SoDo District! Owner, Melissa…read moreMcAvoy is an Advanced Sommelier and one of the most well-traveled, influential women in wine. You will find her on the floor helping customers discover new wines that suit their palate or behind the bar, serving her regulars. Swirlery has a huge inventory of bottles for sale which can feel overwhelming, but they are there to educate and provide tastings as well. They also serve craft beer and wine by the glass in a relaxed casual atmosphere inside along with an outdoor patio in the back. Additionally, Swirlery offers wine education programs and community classes if you're looking to expand your wine knowledge or even just discover what you like. Her space is also available for event rentals and they host many events for the community. I recently attended a Women's History Month networking event here and purchased a couple glasses of a delicious dry sparkling rosé (not sweet -- just the way I like it) while enjoying the company of inspirational women in our community.