Really liked this establishment for the atmosphere, food and wine. It was a bit unexpected as we met friends. I wasn't sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. The only thing that would have improved the experience would be table service vs us constantly having to go up to a very busy bar and order. Maybe in the future. read more

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Service wasn't great. No help or assistance, basically stood there at the bar and asked for recommendations because the bartender didn't bother engaging. However she was very friendly and took good care of the regular customers. read more

I have reviewed this place several times and I also enjoy myself immensely when I go It's a great atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine inside or outside On Sundays after 2 they have half off pours on wine they have opened from the weekend What a deal read more

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Cute little wine bar. Good cocktails. Seating in and outside. Located on Main St. Quiet atmosphere for conversation. Try their Bacon. read more

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This place was absolutely perfect! I've never been until tonight which is crazy because it's exactly my kind of place. My friend and I chose it for our "Mom Date Night" specifically because she loves beer and I love wine so it's literally the most perfect spot! Our bartender was awesome and explained their system perfectly. She also was super friendly and welcoming to two newcomers. Their selection of beer and wine on tap was pretty impressive and worth checking out as well. And the location can't be beat; right at the intersection of 7th and Main in Mainstrasse, south enough from the super heavy foot traffic so you can still find a parking spot in the nearby flat lot but close enough to the action that you can sit on the front patio and enjoy all the people-watching. Although we didn't partake, Wednesdays are their Bottle & Board night special including a bottle of wine and charcuterie board, then I saw that Thursdays are wine tasting nights. What I really can't wait to come back for though are their special Saturday meals when they more often than not have something delicious-looking coming out of the kitchen or off the smoker or grill. Will definitely be back; this place has a little something for everyone! read more

Crafts & Vines - Chenin blanc on tap! Plus a winged little friend! - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great little place in Covington for a date night or girls night! We were looking for a place in Covington with outdoor seating and heaters to go to after dinner and came across this little gem. The staff was super friendly and the place is cozy. They also have a back patio outdoor area with 3-4 tables it looked like. The inside is small, but also has space for 3-4 tables socially distanced. Reasonably priced wines and beer and you can do flights! I love trying a bunch of different wines so flights were a perfect option. I tried a flight with 2 red and 2 whites. They had a Montepulciano on tap so I had to try it! I don't normally see many places with a Montepulciano where the majority are brim the Abruzzo region of Italy. For my flight I had the La Vite Montepulciano, Lobetia Tempranillo, Pratsch GrunerVettliner, and the Christophe Coquarf Rose. I enjoyed them all and recommend the Montepulciano if you like reds that are simple, earthy and smooth. They also offer charcuterie boards and lite bites! Perfect for drinking the night away :) We will come back for happy hour or girls nights again soon, especially with the weather getting nicer. read more

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A friend and I went to C&V for their board and bottle evening and were immensely disappointed. The bar was busy with regular customers, so we sat at a table next to the entrance. No one greeted us or approached with a menu or asked to take our drinks order, so we finally went to the bar and ordered a bottle of wine. When it was delivered to our table, the bottle wasn't even open, and there was no bucket to keep it chilled. No one came to our table, so we had to go back to the busy bar and flag down the bartender to take our board order. When it arrived, brought by another staff member, the food was good, but we were put off by being ignored by the bartender. We waited for our check, but after 15 minutes, we went back to the bar and asked for our check. We complained, and she said that there was no table service so we had to bring our credit cards to her. There was zero engagement by the bartender or the two owners who were there (they knew us but didn't say hello). Very disappointing, and we won't be back. read more

Great vibe and love the drip definitely a great pregame spot. Gotta love cornhole and. Or gonna lie we celebrated my cutie dogs 10 year birthday there read more

Crafts & Vines - The cutest birthday girl of all time aka the Twinkie princess - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Amazing wine and food selection. The staff was easy to tap to and very responsive. Loved the glass of red and we also got a sparkling rose. Amazing time and can't wait to return. Street parking. read more

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SRIRACHA. MAPLE. BACON. The unholy trinity of all of my deepest, darkest desires was here all along on the charcuterie menu at Crafts and Vines! Seriously: this might be the must-have appetizer in all of Cincinnati. Succulent, decadent indulgences aside, Craft & Vines is a fun wine bar offering flights of around 8 on-tap wines. $10 = a generous four wine tasting. I went with the whites, and a friend went with all of the reds - I wouldn't knock a single one of them. The vibe is very laidback (there's a wrap copper-top bar, a cozy room with a fireplace and a back room with a few tables). I know I am late to the party, but you can add Crafts & Vines to the reasons why I love Historic Mainstraße! Pro tip: the alley running behind the building is called Willard St. There are free public parking spaces allotted by the City of Covington between Pershing Ave. and W 7th Street (in the yellow-lined spaces). Park for free! read more

Crafts & Vines - Sriracha maple bacon! - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I love sitting outside on their porch/patio area that in enclosed. The wine margarita is amazing and you should definitely try this if coming here! I could drink 3 of them! read more

Crafts & Vines - Wine margarita - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Had a lovely Wednesday wine-down at Crafts & Vines in beautiful Mainstrasse this week. Crafts and Vines is an intimate wine and craft beer bar offering charcuterie and bar snacks daily and other dishes such as tacos and chili at other times (follow their Instagram for updates on food and special sales). Wednesdays are a great time to visit, since that's when Crafts & Vines offers their Board and Bottle special - a bottle of wine and pick three charcuterie board for $22 or pick six board for $28. We had dinner plans so we went for the pick three. Tim behind the bar asked what wine we preferred (reds) and gave us four bottles to choose from, letting us know which was most popular at a recent tasting. We went with a Syrah and picked an amazing cheddar with caramelized onion, house-made pimento cheese spread and dry salami for our board. Our board also came with gorgeous bread (bonus points for the spot on bread to cheese ratio), fig spread, grain mustard, marcona almonds, dried cranberries and apricots, gherkins and something else pickled that I forgot to ask about. The place is dog friendly, "so long as the dogs are friendly," and there's a patio out back. Already have my next trip planned with friends. read more

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Cute little bar near Main Strasse. We parked no charge on a side street and walked 1/2 block to the building. The bar area sits right inside the front door. I was going to a networking event there and I could see alot of people through the front window. The doorway was blocked by several people hanging at the bar. I think they need to move the bar into the room with the fireplace. It would be a matter of flip-flopping rooms. Happy hour was until 7pm. Cans of beer were $4 and some were $3. We drank them out of Elvis Juice (grapefruit/citrus IPA). Catherine was our bartender and was super pleasant. Apparently, they welcome dogs on the back patio. There was a clothesline with polaroid photos of all the dog visitors. Seating is very limited. So, don't expect to sit unless it is a slow night. The place is cut up and awkwardly laid out. I felt a little confused and uncomfortable with the layout. It is not a great venue for a big group. I had a hard time finding a space to stand and not be in the way of the flow of traffic. I saw card games by the fireplace. In the same room, there's a wall of wine. It's not my drink of choice since I get headaches. But, if you are in a pinch for a bottle, you might find what you need there. They might want to consider working out a delivery deal with Goodfellas pizza down the street to have food available. We left because we were starving. read more

Crafts & Vines - Room with fireplace. Dog treats for sale on mantel. - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

What a cute spot! We stopped in during a warm sunny spring afternoon of exploring and drinking. We each got a glass of wine and the marinated olives with bread. We were able to snag a spot on a small patio table out front and enjoyed the sunshine. read more

Crafts & Vines is that kind of bar that you walk in, take a look around, and think to yourself, "Yeah...I bet these people listen to NPR." Don't get me wrong, I listen to NPR, too. I'm not dogging on informative and entertaining radio content (or all the reasons you should be a sustaining member)...But what I am saying is that this bar definitely adds some sophistication to Mainstrasse. My crew and I each did a wine flight and sat at one of tables out front where we could people watch (don't kid yourself, there's some incredible people-watching in Mainstrasse). I used my robust knowledge of wine to pick out my selection of four glasses (I told the bartender I knew nothing about wine, liked reds, and that she should surprise me). I twirled my wine in the glass, breathed in through my nose and closed my eyes so that Covington could see my sophistication as I took my first drink. It smelled like red wine. It tasted like red wine. I liked it. There's something about having a wine flight that feels experiential, and Crafts & Vines is the perfect place to have that kind of experience. Crafts & Vines is sophisticated, but simple. It may be a touch pretentious, but it's definitely approachable. The staff was friendly, and the wine was delightful. I'll be back. read more

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This place is great. The staff is fun and knowledgeable and always very pleasant to interact with. The charcuterie bites are all great; the bacon, and pimento cheese being personal favorites. The corner is also great for hanging out and taking in all Covington has to offer on a summer evening! And dog friendly! read more

I have been truly impressed every time I have visited Crafts and Vines. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I have visited on multiple occasions, frequently with a small group of friends. I love the laid-back and inviting atmosphere. There are board games available that we have taken advantage of before. I also love how dog friendly they are. I do not personally own a dog, but I LOVE dogs, so it's fun to see the furry guests as well. I highly recommend trying a charcuterie board. My favorite item available is the maple sriracha bacon. It is sweet with just a zing of spiciness. They have a nice variety of meats and cheeses to choose from. On Saturdays they frequently have a food item of the day, freshly prepared that day. I have not tried any of their daily food items, but the pictures on their Facebook page are always enticing! Oh, and since this is a wine/craft beer bar I guess I should mention the drinks too! They have a nice variety of choices, plenty of wine by the glass, as well as lots of local craft beers. If you aren't sure what to order, just ask and someone is willing to help you choose the perfect drink! read more

Crafts & Vines - Our amazing charcuterie board - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Crafts & Vines is a new bar and bottle shop located in Covington and just what the area needs. Stop in for craft beer 6 packs, they have a great variety. The space is converted from an old house. There is nice intimate bar with high top bar tables, then a room with couches, and then a back room with alternative seating. I could definitely see this as a more "grown up" stop on your Mainstrasse bar crawl. read more

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What a wonderful place to drink fine wine and enjoy your friends. Oh yes, there's craft beer as well. It's quiet so you can hear the conversation, a big plus for me. Cheese and meat board were quite good. The bacon and jerky were fun and delicious. read more

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I loved Craft & Vines! Today was my first visit and it is just the sweetest, coziest joint with great craft beers, wine selections, and appetizers. I had a flight of the red wines along with a charcuterie board. Highly recommend the maple Siracha bacon! I could have made a meal out of it alone. They have board games to play as you sip and eat. Great music playing, too! Love it!!! read more

Crafts & Vines - Wine flights and charcuterie board! - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

A lovely spot for drinking wine or beer and nibbling on a cheese or meat plate. We finally remembered to come here and the service and selection were great. I had a mixed flight of wines and all but one were right up my alley and I would have had full glasses of if I had the tolerance. The cheese and fruit plate was very good and the portions were fine. (Can you ever really get enough cheese?!!) We sat outside and the people watching and drive by activity helped add some entertainment to the evening. The inside area is cozy and inviting, sort of upscale coffee house type of interior. Price wise, you will spend a bit for this type of activity, but it is well worth it and fortunately you are supporting a local business and one that will hopefully be here for years to come. read more

This is a great little place. Nicely renovated older building with bar area, "living rooms", and outdoor seating in good weather. Friendly staff and decent prices and rotating local brews and wines. Some small food choices that are good as well. We had the Pick 6 Charcuterie where you can pick 3 or 6 items from a dozen cheeses and a dozen meats (or so). Try it! read more

Crafts & Vines - Charcuterie. Tasty - Wine Bars Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I want to like this place. Mainstrasse needed this wine bar so bad, but when you compare to any wine bar in the tristate area, including Ripple which is less than a mile away, it falls sorely short of all of them. When I walk into a "wine bar" that has wine on tap, I expect them to be able to tell me at least something about the wines they have available. We walked in on a Saturday night and there were maybe 10 people in the whole place. We asked about the red blend that was listed on the menu and the bartender said, "I'm the worst person to ask. I know nothing about the wines. If you want to ask about beer, I can talk to you about that all day." Well... I want to know about the wine. I'm at a wine bar. They were also out of one of the 5 wines on tap. Seriously. Train your staff to know about the wines if you own a wine bar. read more

Such an incredibly friendly place. The beer and wine selection is terrific. The charcuterie we tried was delicious. Great local joint.

Really cute place! They have a small bar and a lovely side room with soft seating, very homey. Decent happy hour with about 6 wines on tap, yes wines. They were $1 off during happy hour. Good beer selection, too. Small menu of snacks, we had the meat and cheese tray and it was great. Go support this place, it's a great spot in the neighborhood. read more

Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable with wine selections. Very cool decor and relaxing vibe.

Beer and wine selection was diverse with a local flair. Pet friendly outdoor area, they even brought our dog treats and her own water bowl. Staff had a lot of great local info and were super helpful in helping us map out the next few hours of our trip. Got to listen to music wafting out of gypsy's across the street and the downtown feel without the crazy crowds was worth every minute spent with our feet up enjoying some local brews. read more

Punk IPA is my favorite! Cole has amazing history of beer knowledge! There are some "draft" wines. read more

The staff working were so nice and welcoming. My fiancee and I also really liked the style of the place which was kind of a modern(ish) industrial look inside. The wine selection was great and the little food they offered too were very tasty. The sriracha bacon was really good (and I am not a fan of spicy foods) and the cheese and meat tray was amazing. They had this one cheddar onion that was honestly the best cheddar I have ever had, I made sure to ask someone where they got it so I can hunt it down. The prices were pretty much normal for a wine bar and the variety was alright. I would go back again and recommend trying here as a nice place to just hang out. read more

A great neighborhood bar. The staff is friendly, the regulars are friendly and they have a great selection. The owners are truly passionate and sincere. Amazing events, food and pop ups. Love that they serve up wine without pretension and have a great curated selection. A lovely jewel in the Main Strasse neighborhood. read more

Really friendly place with killer wines - vet affordable quaffs - great Italian barbera and Barolo read more

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I really like this wine bar and it is such a good spot especially if you aren't really into the bar scene. They have a great selection of wines and the staff are really nice and helpful. If you buy a bottle there the corkage fee is $7 which is a little steep, but I do like this place! read more

Great atmosphere and vibe! Wine and beer on tap--they offer flights so you can try them all. Also have super delicious cheese and charcuterie plates as well as house-made deserts. Beautiful patio seating for people watching on Main Strasse. Also a great date spot. They also have a bottle shop if you need to stop in to grab some wine or beer. Amazing selection! Make sure to ask about daily specials! read more

The staff here is excellent. Always greeting you with a smile and willing to answer questions. The sriracha maple bacon is out of this world. Excellent place and great ambiance! read more

We had a planning meeting in the private room. It was nice and quiet. The meat and cheese tray was amazing. The bacon was fantastic!!!! I am already planning on going back! read more

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This place is a great compliment to Main Street. Friendly owners, fairly priced small bites, wine in bottle and on draft, beer as well, and a few specials through the week. My favorite feature might be the carry out. Main Street has been missing a bottle shop - it's so nice to be able to walk around the corner and grab a six pack or bottle of wine, as opposed to visiting one of our nice little liquor stores by the river.... read more

Sometimes you find a bar you keep coming back to. This is that bar! The wine selection is great, the environment is relaxing, and the owners and staff are amazing! read more

A true family owned gem in Covington! We met the owners as well as there son and daughter on our second visit. The rest of the staff is great and very knowledgeable regarding the beer and wine selections. They can always help me find a wine that fits my palate. The Sean Minor Pinot Noir they have on draft is my current favorite. And the maple sriracha bacon is to die for!!! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a "cheers" type bar!! We always feel welcome when get a chance to visit MainStrasse. read more

Crafts & Vines is a very elegant craft beer and wine bar! I reserved their private room last night for a charity meeting and everyone loved it! It was quiet and private and we ordered the pick three charcuterie tray. It was beautifully displayed and delicious. I actually started walking out without remembering to pay my check because after speaking with Lesley and Cecile, I felt so at home! I highly recommend this place, it is a wonderful addition to Mainstrasse Covington. read more

I just love this place! As soon as you walk in you feel like family. The wine selection is brilliant and the food is delicious. I personally love their meat & cheese board. With indoor and outdoor seating, it's prefect for all seasons. read more