A great spot to sip wine and "people watch". There is a large selection of wines and bubbly spirits to chose from. They can be bought by the glass, or bottle. read more

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Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants is a gem owned by a friendly husband-and-wife team who exude warmth, making you eager to support them. Prime beachside location with indoor/outdoor seating and occasional live bands. Homemade soups are to die for; mac and cheese is well-prepared, tasty, and creamy. Everything feels friendly, homemade, and high-quality--a great spot for wine, live music, and outdoor vibes. We'll definitely return to explore more of the menu and enjoy a full meal. Highly recommend! read more

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The Capitola Wine bBar gives a luscious variety of wine to choose from not to mention their exceptional bites to enjoy. All while sitting with beach views. It's a beautiful place to just enjoy your time with people you meet and current company. read more

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Recommend place by me? YES I do, my loves. Place is very comfortable to come and have a relax time enjoying some wine testing and snacks like cheese, crackers, dry fruit, salad and more. I do recommend CAPITOLA WINE BAR Merchandise read more

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Don't come hungry, but do come ready to enjoy some wine in a very sweet environment. Capitola wine bar has an adorably homey and friendly vibe and a great selection of wines. Good happy hour deals and trivia every other Thursday. We had the happy hour Sauvignon blanc. It's this or a Malbec and I think maybe beer too. I found the Sauvignon blanc to be lovely and fruity and a very good value. Unfortunately felt the opposite about the value of the cheeseboard and flatbread. Flavors were okay and portion size was very small for the price point. Trivia was adorable and wholesome. Three rounds of multiple choice and winners with a small prize each round. Our server and everyone working were all clearly having fun and were very friendly. Even if the food was a miss, this was such a good vibe and I really enjoyed the wine. Will be back! read more

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Love the Capitola Wine Bar! Such a great place at a great spot. We always get the charcuterie board and a wine flight. I tried the spicy 3 cheese mac and cheese today and very glad I did! read more

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Great visit! We were in town visiting with a good friend. Decided to have dinner and the restaurant had a short wait so we decided to visit! Had enough time to try a couple of flights and found a bottle of Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, North Valley, that we really enjoyed. We got called into dinner and they brought out flight to the restaurant. Amazing time! Look forward to upcoming visits! read more

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Had the best chill night here the other night! Will def be back again for more yummy sparkling wine, lovely and attentive service, amazing ambiance, and awesome yet chill live music! I think my fave part of this wine bar is that it's adults only. Like, we stopped by to check out a different wine bar before this and there were children everywhere playing and whining, so I def left that place immediately! And luckily stumbled upon this place right after. It was such a chill vibe, more the speed I was looking for to have a relaxing night with a couple glasses of wine. The dude that runs this place was so nice and gave us a choice of a sit down table or seats by the bar. I picked the seats by the bar where we immediately got menus to peruse. I ordered a glass of the Gustave Lorentz sparkling rosé and some water, my date had ginger beer. The rosé was crisp and delicious. On my second glass I was so happy the bartender went ahead and opened another bottle to finish the pour in my glass (like he probz coulda gotten away with not doing that, but I was very pleased that he did to top off my drink right). I absolutely love sparkling wine, so if I find a good place like this, I'll def be back for more. Plus every time my glass was empty, the bartender quickly asked if I wanted another. Just really great service. And the seats were nicely spaced at the bar, not jam packed! After about 15 minutes of sitting down we saw a two person band setting up a stand up bass and guitar. The music was like this mix of country and island sounding music, which was super chill and lovely (Poi Rogers if ya wanna check it out). And the music wasn't overly loud either and so well sounded for the space in the room (could still easily talk to the person next to you). Just lovely music to listen to while drinking a glass of wine! They have other cool nights advertised too, and I'll def be up for trivia night on Thursday's or wine down Wednesday's! Hopefully I'll be able to get there again this week. Also the different live music is really cool too. I know they had a saxophone player yesterday and if they do that again, I'd like to stop by for that too. There's also beautiful local art for sale on the walls of the bar. I've just been the one time so far, but I def loved everything from my drink to service to ambiance, so I'm hopeful I'd get the same experience the next time I'm in! read more

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Have wanted to try this place for a while and my timing was finally right today. Extremely nice staff AND good food items with a number of choices that make me want to return. I know - it's a wine bar, and sometimes the options are not what I like when there is a big variety. I was very impressed with all the options. The owners have clearly worked hard to give a number of interesting wines and people with diverse tastes should be happy here. I was able to try things that I would not normally taste. Relaxing and no pressure. So happy to have experienced this place... read more

After posting my initial review on May 19, I was contacted by the owner, Doug, stating they had revised their policy so that guests would no longer be charged to try a small sample of beer/wine before committing to the selection. I appreciate that small business owners take the time to listen and have the flexibility to amend their policies to better suit their clientele. read more

Nice environment -- I found myself with a few hours to kill in the afternoon and this place fit the bill. Really nice people and amazing wine selection. read more

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I understand not everyone is kid friendly but to have a worker walk a newly postpartum mom out and say come back when your kid can drink is awkward. Casually walking on a Saturday and went inside and an employee said we don't allow anyone under 21, while forcing me to walk outside with my stroller. Will not be returning read more

Ran into this spot and had to stop to try a glass of wine. The cab's we ordered were pretty good. (On the dry side) The ambience was good as they had a gentleman singing and playing the guitar. I really really enjoyed listening to the live music, drinking my wine, and having my husband next to me. It was like the world was coming back to normal. Stop by and enjoy a glass. The service was great. The ladies in there were very attentive and kind. Hoping to be back next weekend. read more

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Walking in the ambiance is welcoming. Doug and Ann Marie have a great selection of food, wine, and beer. Best service in town with great stories about all of the different wines. read more

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Live music, great wine selection and tasty eats. Visited on a Friday night, sat at the bar top with great service by owner. Artisan cheese board was great and they accommodated nut allergy. I highly recommend getting the larger as the small just makes you want more, I ended up getting a second one it was that good! Doug's cup o' mac was cheesy and delicious! The have bar, table, lounge and outside seating! Highly recommended and can't wait to be back! read more

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Live music, yummy wine options and service was great! We took a bottle to go and had to grab a wine opener. They were so helpful.

Charming ambiance, a cozy corner table, live music and my darling date, all made for an enchanted evening. We ordered local ( Santa Cruz Mountain) Pinot Noir the pesto flatbread and the charcuterie board. Our table was near the fireplace and we were so comfortable. All other patrons, including those of the canine variety were very relaxed and happy. A perfect place for a date. Service was appropriately attentive. Afterwards my date got his nerdy headlamp out and we took a late Friday night, stargazing beach walk before heading back to the Bay Area. read more

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We had visited before and were excited to come back. The owners were neither friendly or welcoming and the service was bad. We will never go back. If you're not a local, it was clear they were not interested in your business. read more

Wine phenomenal Mac & Cheese... I'd rather have it from a box, order anything else for real though the service made up for it read more

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I absolutely adore this place: my favorite spot in the village. I admire that this wine bar does not exist on its location alone. Rather, this bar boasts excellent service, fun wine pairings, and decent food options...while the ocean breeze serenades you. I tend to meet girlfriends here for gabbing and sipping. But, my mom also requests visiting this bar every time she visits. I love the flights. But, the per glass options are decent and affordable (especially considering you are in the village). I specifically respect that they showcase a unique assortment of bubbles, white wines and roses. There is a very kind, woman who usually works here. She has very eclectic jewelry, but I have no idea what her name is? She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Finally, for food, I recommend the green hummus/flatbread and the olives. Thanks for including some dairy free snacks for the lactose intolerant/pescatarian! I look forward to visiting again soon. read more

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Fun, eclectic, place with a vast & beautiful wine list and knowledgeable welcoming staff. Small menu (at least in the afternoon), well, because it's a wine bar! Wonderful charcuterie board and other noshes to accompany your wines. We will make it a point to return each time we are in Capitola. read more

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Second time here. I love the wine choices and the menu. I had cheese and charcuterie platter. Can't go wrong with that option. I definitely enjoy the live music in the evening. Went on a Saturday. If you don't reserve or get there early though the place is small so it gets full fast and without seats they don't serve you. Cute and nice ambiance read more

Great people, wine, and music! The ambience is soothing. Fun bands and music as well.

Love the wife and husband who own this place and the employees here. Dont like the crowd that comes but that shouldn't affect their rating Service was absolutely amazing. We were greeted right away and with smiles on their faces. They seemed extremely knowledgeable about the wines, and I loved that they didnt mind explaining the wines. The mac and cheese was absolutely delicious! Live music was so much fun. And we will definitely be back again. But for the older women who were so intrigued about our selfies and watched us creepily while we took pics and made extremely rude remarks to our faces. I've attached some pictures for you to forever enjoy without harassing us in public, please and thank you. Also would highly recomend the sangiovese by opolo! Absolutley delish read more

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We met Ann Marie when we were walking by the wine bar and we were instant friends. She & Doug have created a beautiful space with good vibes, live music, fantastic wine and food - the patrons are top notch and super friendly too. I described the type of wine I wanted and Ann Marie poured me the perfect glass of wine. We will definitely return! One of our new favorite spots in the village. read more

Very attentive personal, dog friendly, good drinks, yummy food and reasonable prices. Can't ask for better. Love this place! Can't wait to come back! read more

The best place in Capitola By the Sea -for real! Great food, Music (if you are lucky) WONDERFUL WINES-great flights so no commitment plus a staff that is off the charts helpful. Skip the rest and come here. For real-not a tourist trap with overpriced drinks, this is the real deal wine bar read more

I've been coming to this place for years and have always had a good time here. Whether sitting at the bar or getting cozy on the couch. But since Ann Marie & Doug took it over it has become even more special. Not only are they just great people but I joined the wine club and I really love their choices and ideas of selections of wine and why. I love going in to do the tastings of the next shipment and hearing what drew them to a particular area of wine in the world and I usually learn things not just about the wine but history as well! So interesting, thoughtful, & enjoyable. Cheers! #nobadwines read more

Came here on a Friday night to hear some live music, sip some wine and try a few of their bites. The inside is small and intimate. The owners Doug and Ann Marie were both working the bar and were super friendly. Doug was helpful as I tried to decide which of their several flights to try. I opted for 3 French wines that were all delicious. For food I tried the olives with pink salt, olives, a small cheese board, a cup of mac n' cheese, a Caesar salad and the chocolate truffle mousse cake. I really enjoyed the cheese board and the mac n' cheese. They also serve flatbreads that sounded yummy, will need to try next time. The live music by Nomad was really good. Everyone I met inside was really friendly, mostly locals. They also have seating outside in the front. Great place to hang out for a couple of hours. read more

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This place is AMAZING! I recommend the charcuterie- seriously so delicious. I was just a little hungry and the small was enough for me! They have live music a LOT. It's right by the ocean and is just a really good vibe. It's a great date night spot. read more

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Small wine bar in a downtown Capitola mall. They make the most of a funky layout, managing to get a music area, flatscreen TV (bowl games were on the day we visited), a bar, a couple of tables and leather sofas. Others have complained about this, but we were very happy with the wine selection and the prices. They have several different tasting flights, which seems to be the way to go there. My wife wanted a champagne flight. Curiously, since it was New Years Eve and they are named after Spanish sparkling wines, you'd think that a champagne flight would be front and center. But we didn't see one, and had to ask for it off the menu. Shrug...go figure. But it was well worth the asking, reasonably priced and tasty. They have a generous cheese plate that was a good pairing with the flight. All considered, a nice spot for a quiet break in downtown Capitola. read more

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Wine bar, with a beachy swag! Being a planner at heart, I made sure to make a pseudo appointment for our party of 10 coming in on a Saturday. As we staggered over, after a long and happy visit at It's Wine Tyme, we made it to Cava. Only one person at the bar, who happened to be the employees boyfriend, otherwise completely empty. They had a huge table, adorned with "reserved" signs for us, but the comfy couches were calling our name. Although we appreciated the VIP status, we were looking for comfort and some relaxation. The employee, bless her heart, I cannot remember her name - was totally okay with it and let us do our thang. So, as it seems to be in the village - 3 tastings go for about $12. However, when we were rang up, she charged us $13 each. I understand its only $1, maybe it is their way of taxing us, it was annoying but not enough for me to call her out on it. We all went with random tasting, so she poured everyone a different varietal, none were the same. So instead of sticking with just three tastings, we shared all of them - which was glorious. This was good and bad. Good because we were able to taste a plethora of their selection, which is huge. Bad because we had no idea what we were tasting. She brought them all over and just walked away - no insight, no direction, no education. She was canoodling with her man for awhile, which we didn't really care. It got a little weird when they went behind a partition, but whatevs. Inappropriate yes, but we didn't really care because we were in a fuzzy, wine induced haze! Not quite the experience we had at the previous place, but a different good. A little more relaxing and doing our own thang, but definitely more pricey. Laid back style, but boughie pricing! read more

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Yes, this spot is open during covid-19! I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and was seated right away in their outdoor area. I was happy to see them following the latest health protocols, fully sanitizing and wiping down the tables and chairs before seating us. We ordered a couple glasses to share of the Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir. Both were great, and paired well with some live music they had. Service was very friendly, and the restroom was not hard to find. Just ask your server for the bathroom code! The menu was extensive and had a great list of flights or glasses to choose from. I also felt like we got great value for the wines we tried, which I appreciate. Wish we could have stayed longer, but our dinner reservations were ready so we had to bounce. Will definitely return to sample some of the food options next time, as they had a great list of flatbreads, and even mac and cheese that caught my eye. read more

Nice little wine bar in the heart of Capitola Village. Nice selection of Coravin preserved wines, local beers and snacks. We tried the California red wine flight, which was decent. Nice place, live music, friendly owners and customers. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Both workers in the establishment were rude. There is a level of respect required for customer service that these workers clearly lacked. Completely dismissing and ignoring my politely asked questions. read more

After a wonderful meal at our favorite restaurant my friend and I needed an after dinner drink so we looked on Yelp and found Capitola Wine Bar. A few minutes drive and we we found ourselves in an inviting and cozy bar with live music. AnnMarie was at the bar and directed to some fantastic Ports, and we drank and listened to Levi Jack band play. Good music from a great lively band in a small venue with great hosts. Perfect all the way around. Will definitely be back... read more

Wife and I first tried this spot after we ran the Wharf to Wharf, 2019. We came back a 2nd time because the service and drink selection is perfect for us! A gentleman named Doug assisted us our 2nd time around, and he was kind, professional, and knowledgeable of all the wines they serve. Wifey is a major Rosé fan, and this place has a great Rosé selection. If you get here early enough, you can grab the couch by the fire place which takes your comfort level to 100! But honestly, every table or bar seat is Comfortable because of the atmosphere. The flat bread is so tasty and paired nicely with their Chardonnay. But if you're unsure what to get, try one of their flights. You'll get to try three different wines, and then order a big glass of the one you liked best. Another small but important detail, is that they use great quality wine and champagne glasses. That makes a world of a difference when it comes to wine. This place rocks our damn socks off. We'll be back soon! read more

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I would consider myself a somewhat regular to Capitola Wine Bar, in no small part due to Doug and Ann Marie! They took a novice like me and walked me through wines (on a busy Saturday night of all nights!) The wine list is amazing. Whatever wine you like, they'll have something for you and prob even give you a quick backstory about it :) Cool atmosphere and they've got everything from Trivia Thursdays to Bottomless Mimosa Sundays to just fun live music many evenings. A+, love this place! read more

Not worth the over priced menu. Service was not great. The older couple was arguing behind the bar and really killed the vibe. The wine was nothing special which was disappointing. I would say that over 75% of what was on the shelves and the menu I have seen available to purchase at the local Nob Hill just up the street. We still gave it a shot and ordered a glass off the menu. It tasted funny, like it had been opened for more than a few days. When I asked for something else I got the biggest "eat poopoo face" I had ever seen in the service industry. They begrudgingly obliged at least. At this point we didn't dare order any food so I can't speak to that. read more

Strolled into this place while on vaca. We sat at the bar and were immediately asked to sit at the corner of bar so as to leave two open seats in case anyone else comes in. We got our drinks, and An hour later not only did NO ONE sit in those seats, but no one bothered to ask if we wanted another drink etc. Upon getting ready to leave the place did get busier. We paid and left AND then LITERALLY got chased down the street by one of the wait staff to ask if we paid! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND. read more