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    Buddy's Wine Bar

    4.9 (56 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials

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    Shelly S.

    Buddys is a true home town wine bar. Filled with all of your neighbors and is just welcoming. They always have weekend food pop ups, plus their chicken sandwiches are [chefs kiss]!

    Erica G.

    Wow what a night. I got there around 4:30pm to enjoy a drink before an event. The service was good. I actually had wine and a beer .. so two drinks :) This place offers such a great space for the community. They have something I love a ...calimocho (kalimotxo ) :) The real ones know . Ok, it's a drink with red wine and coke! Takes me back to Spain! One of my friend tonight tried it and like it. I just wanted to say thank you for the multiple events they hold that benefit our community!!!

    Melissa L.

    I absolutely love Buddy's Wine Bar in Ventura. I've been a few times now and find this spot to be so lovely, casual, and just the ultimate vibe. Shoutout to Jara and the yelp team for introducing me to this spot initially. I saw how special it was and am happy to have gotten to come back a few times which further has validated my love for this bar. The overall aesthetic and ambiance of the bar is lovely. Feels like you're in Europe and just a great layout with a mixture of small tables, booth like seats and bar top. I like when you walk in they have bottles for sale and little items to shop. Further back is the actual wine bar area. Buddy's is a hot and popular place that's for sure, everytime I've come in here by 6pm it feels like every seat is taken. So pro tip is to get here a little early. Love seeing that they have a fanbase and lots of locals. Staff are very welcoming and nice. Attentive when you go up to the bar to order your wine and I appreciate that throughout the night they cleared our glasses and kept things moving. I've met the owners and they are very nice and make you feel appreciated. I'm still learning about wine and I appreciate that they never mind my questions and have helped me find what I like. The do have a small tapas and food menu here that I'll need to try next time. They also have pop ups and food vendors from time to time which is awesome. The wine here is exceptionally good. Great variety which makes it a perfect spot to go with friends who all have different tastes. I like their rose and oranges here. Really though I love their drink inspired from Spain- red wine and Coca Cola. So fun and unique to get in the 805. Pours are substantial and I feel like the pricing is fair. They have happy hour too which is super appreciated. Buddys is definitely one of my favorite stops for wine and good company in the 805. Can't wait to bring more friends, it's such a great vibe here and their rotating wine menu keeps me coming back.

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    Jay H.

    Lovely establishment that is women owned! Always friendly service and the joy is felt. They have a nice selection of wines, live music sometimes, always hosting things on different days, and sometimes have food trucks! Try 'em out.

    The hotdogs are a must! The wine is so delicious and come for trivia on Tuesdays! It's the most fun ever!!

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    Buddys is the go to spot for fun times and bear cave trivia makes it such a Tuesday destination!

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    21 days ago

    Love the service! Go to trivia on Tuesday's at 7pm! Vibes are so high! Food is also amazing, had a hot honey pizza slice!

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    Pizza and trivia is amazing. We'll be coming back for more fun. I'm trying to make this review long enough

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    4 months ago

    Came here on a whim on Tuesday night and caught Trivia with Bear Cave Comedy. This space is so cute and the wine is delicious!!

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    3 months ago

    We love buddy's and their Tuesday night trivia with bear cave comedy !!! . Their wine is also delicious

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    4 months ago

    Went for Trivia and had a great time! Wine and cheese as excellent! Fun night all around.

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    11 months ago

    This is such an amazing place!! All the bartenders are so nice! The cake is so amazing! And so is the food! If you love wine come!

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    8 months ago

    Had a great time with friends playing trivia! They save great beer and better vibes. Super great selection and even better commentator

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    7 months ago

    Really nice selection of drinks (other than wine as well) plus they have froyo on tap!

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    7 months ago

    The trivia night was super fun. We loved the host. Great atmosphere! We drank a calimotxa--coke & wine...try it!

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    10 months ago

    Absolutely wonderful hang and the pizza and trivia night was so much fun! Love the owners!

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    8 months ago

    One of my favorite spots to go to in Ventura, great ambiance and an even greater staff!

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    8 months ago

    Great drinks, atmosphere, and people! Fun trivia on Tuesdays. We love it so much! Will come back!

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    9 months ago

    Favorite wine bar!! Great selection and trivia on Tuesdays is so fun!! Get the soft serve!!

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    10 months ago

    Buddy's is the best spot in Ventura. Wine is so good. Go on Tuesdays for the best pizza in Ventura and really fun trivia!!

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    9 months ago

    still love this wine bar and want to come here for every trivia night! they have an incredible collection

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    Owner Alexis has a great selection of wines and always hosting fun events with great food pop ups.

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