THE BIG: Wine store located in the heart of downtown Austin. Perfectly positioned in West 6th with…read morea private lot available for parking. THE BLACK AND WHITE: When walking into the store, it feels like you've stepped into a fridge. What's funnier is that there is a fridge inside the store that's even colder! They have a bunch of great wines for sale and they constantly have a discount bin with some great finds. Staff is very friendly and is always trying to be a helping hand when you're finding your wine. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Highly recommend checking if you're a wine person. Tons of wines to look at, admire, and purchase to celebrate.

A fantastic selection of wines from all different wine regions - Napa, Italy, France, Spain, they…read moreeven have a few Texas wines! You can also find a fair amount of sherry, port and liquor. They keep the store chilled and most wines are stored horizontally. That's when you know they take good care of the wine. I love coming on Saturdays for free wine tastings from 12-3pm. Each week they feature a new winery, region, or producer. The staff is very nice, knowledgeable and willing to help while you shop! There's a mini parking lot next to the store or you can opt to park on the street.

A friend who's opinion I really respect recommended Antonelli's Cheese Shop for a three cream…read morecheese. I wanted to get this for my book club soiree, but did not have time to make a visit as it is a little north of downtown. Antonelli's Cheese Shop is charming and quaint. While the shop is small they have an assortment of items to sell in addition to cheese - wine, sauces, jellies, etc. I was immediately greeted upon entry into Antonelli's cheese shop. Two other customers were being helped, however, I had a store associate offer me some cheese samples. While the samples were good, I was specifically interested in the three cream cheese. They had two choices to select from. I was hoping they had more. This is a shop you need to spend some time in to leisurely evaluate the cheeses. There was also a human size dog in the shop at the time. I don't know what is about dogs, they like to lick me. Guess what...I do not like to be licked. So, I jetted out of the store.

Cheese glorious cheese. Antonelli's has such a large selection of quality cheesy cheese…read more This is a small family run, local, cheese shop, but it packs a lot inside. They have wine, jams/jelly/preserves. Chocolates, and olives. They also have premade charcuterie boards too. When I came, they were giving away free cheese everyday of the week. The first 100 people that were in line. Free cheese? Yes please. As you can imagine, there was a long line of people waiting, and with the store being small, we were sent in in small groups. Couple people come out, couple people go in. As the line shortens and you get to the counter. You're given your free cheese, and asked what type of cheese you like. I gave my favorites, soft cheese, like brie, hard cheese, like manchego I like spicy cheese like hatched chili cheese or a jalapeño cheese. So after giving some examples of cheese that I like the gentleman helping me brought out three different samples and we tried them together and loved every one of them so I chose which ones I liked out of the three and then we moved down the counter a little bit, and the gentleman brought out another selection of three cheeses, and I tried those and told him which ones I liked, and they were all phenomenal. The gentleman that helped me was very attentive. He listened. he gave examples exactly what I was asking for and it was absolutely beautiful experience. even though they were packed and crazy and had 100 people waiting outside. He just treated me like we were just one on one. He took his time with me. I thought it was such a spectacular experience very personable. I walked out with 5 different cheeses. A bar of orange chocolate with dried cherries. And a baguette. And let me tell you, I ate so good during our Texas ice storm 2026! So here's the down side. Parking. There are like 8 parking spots in front. And a couple parking in the back. But beyond the back, there is a small pay with a QR code parking. It's a bit of a struggle as far as parking goes. There is no street parking. But I'm sure when you're not dealing with 100 customers it's not as much of a struggle. There are 2 accessible parking spots out front. Had a great experience. And will come back again.

Great staff unexpected when you walk in, many wine casks. Love their story about getting grapes…read morefrom vineyard and making the wine on the spot

The Austin Winery was light and airy. The staff were friendly and offered suggestions based on my…read morepreferences. There are food trucks right outside the winery and they offer some nibbles while you sip; including boozy desserts. There also appeared to be a bakery in the winery,too. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the Austin Winery, the wine was just not to my preferred taste. I love their mission and what they're bringing to the Austin community.

I attended the mezcal and mole tasting experience at the uncorked vintage academia and it was…read morewonderful! I learned a lot about the different types of agave, the art behind creating these spirits, and I got to pair wonderful mezcales (very different from each other) to delicious moles! Oscar, the sommelier that led this was knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about the topic!

From the owner: The UVA is the first and only Certified Bourbon Establishment by Stave & Thief Society in Austin…read more The only authorized course provider for the Agave Spirits Institute in the United States. The only International Wine and Spirits Guild approved course provider for introductory to advanced Wine & Spirits Sommelier certification courses in the Austin Metro. We love teaching students about wine, spirits, sake, cider, beer, tea, cheese, sushi and chocolate with interactive educational workshops.

What a super cool place! Water 2 Wine is next door to Eldorado restaurant on Anderson Lane,…read moreAustin, TX and is one of Austin oldest wineries. Who knew? Water 2 Wine is a fully operating winery where all of their wines are blended, oaked and fermented on site. According to Dane, this is how the process works, you come in taste test the wine, choose a wine you like and you can have a batch of that wine bottled with a personalized label. I was thinking of getting one bottle personalized. Wine 2 Wine is focused on bulk wine. While you can order one bottle, ultimately they are set up to produce in bulk. Some of their clients host bridal showers, parties or corporate gatherings.

Surprisingly I've never been to this place even though it's right next door to El Dorado, one of my…read morefavorite Mexican restaurants. A new business acquaintance suggested we meet there and when we walked in, it was surprisingly empty. The manager was our server and he shared some history as he recently took over operating this location a year or so ago. He was well versed in wines and their wines were lower in sulfites so they were less tannic/dry, which is typically my preference in wines. He suggested a wine flight options if we wanted to try different wines, which was nice. We each told him our typical preferences and he created a custom flight for us. To me they were lighter and less bold than I prefer but it was good to try a few different kinds. She had two whites and two reds. I had four different reds. They have limited food options (i.e., two) so we ordered the hummus that was pictured with bread but they were out so they offered pita chips instead, which were fine. He did say that even though they had limited food options, we could order from El Dorado next door and they would walk it over when it was ready, which is very cool even though I typically don't think of Mexican food and wine going together. :-) The overall presentation of the food and glasses was more basic than I would have expected from a wine shop since I've done several wine tastings before, but the location is great and I look forward to checking it out again soon and trying some different wines!

Came here for the Holly Jolly Holiday event and absolutely loved the decor, atmosphere, and spiked…read moreholiday drinks! Tickets were reasonably priced and you absolutely felt the jolly holiday spirit with all the decor. Absolutely loved the spiked hot chocolate (it was absolutely amazing- I had to get two). Friendly service and great vibes. Definitely recommend going for the holiday event!

Went to a wedding at this venue. So surprised to walk in and it transported me to an art gallery…read more Walls are covered with modern art. Interesting visuals,bright colors. The space is large with many different rooms decorated well. Clean and spacious. The wine and beer list is extensive- did not eat any food because the hosts had it catered. People were friendly and helpful with service.

We arranged Chef Danushka in Austin, TX through Cozymeal. We had a great cooking class and really…read moreenjoyed our time with the chef. Chef Danushka is a character and really made the experience fun. Her classes are offered at her house which has a great kitchen and entertaining space. We did a southwestern grill menu. We all got to participate in the making of the meal with different tasks - cutting up veggies, making guacamole and elote corn, grilling the meat, cutting the meat, etc. You can bring your own wine and beer to her classes which we did. We was very accommodating with glasses. Overall the class was fun, the food was delicious and we had a good time. Definitely recommend Chef Danushka.

I tried using the website to find a private chef for a cooking class locally. We were excited to…read morebook our experience and looking forward to the class. Then, 24 hours before the class, the chef updated the posting to notify attendees that the class would be run by Sur La Table. We have been to a class by Sur La Table and it was so bad we left 30 minutes into the class. I contacted CozyMeal to let them know about the bait & switch, and talked to them on chat. They refused to help. I have tried calling them, and they have not answered. This company is an absolute sham and only wants to take your money and run.

we had such a fun time making sweet and spicy croissants! the class was about 3 hours long, and…read morechef zach was hilarious while also being a great teacher. all the staff were super sweet and welcoming. the space is on the smaller side, especially sharing a table with four people, but everything was run really efficiently, so it never felt chaotic. you also get 10% off if you shop in the store on the day of your class, which is a nice bonus. overall, it was really enjoyable and well-run!

My wife and I were looking for a great experience for a date night and ran across Sur La Table. We…read moresaw they had a location in Austin, so we signed up for the Cajun Cooking Class... It included gumbo, fried shrimp w/ aioli dipping sauce, dirty rice and bananas foster w/ vanilla ice cream. We realized enjoyed ourselves. The chef who taught the class was patient, kind and did a great job teaching the class, making sure all supplies were ready prior to the start of the class, and she made sure everyone was having a good time and learning something. I love cooking and I love learning something new, especially when we can still have a wonderful date night after 30 years together. If you're looking for a unique date night, girls night/guys night, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day or a way to celebrate any occasion, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SURLATABLE! (Lots of pics attached.)

Very pleasant addition to the downtown scene! This is a perfect place to house an expanding…read morepersonal collection of wine. First and foremost a wine storage facility grown into a tasting lounge and concierge service. Vine Vault staffs a fantastic sommelier, Nicole, who is hands on with personal service and planned events. Even more interesting is that it happens to be located in the old vault of the Bank of America building. Inside the facility is the actual bank vault and the exterior vault door is a key piece of the decor as you enter from the garage. Think of a cigar lounge atmosphere (sans smoke) for wine drinkers....leather club chairs, cozy atmosphere, glassware and some snacking options. Perfect spot to participate in one of their wine dinners, host a client social hour or simply enjoy a nice bottle before dinner downtown.

Fantastic facility to store and enjoy wine. They hold regular events including charity fundraising,…read more5 star meals and wine tastings with the best wine producer in the world showcasing their wine. World class storage in secure, ideal wine storage conditions. Tasting rooms and more. A fabulous addition to the Austin oenological landscape.

I've been wanting to check this place out for sometime, so I read through the 50+ reviews and I'll…read moresummarize what some yelpers have already said. This place is owned by a husband and wife team, they do some demos on Thursdays, offer a rewards program and they have a great selection. They also have three locations, the largest being on N. Pleasant Valley Rd. I thought I would add some additional specifics and photos that add to the insight of this place. This place is in an old cinderblock building that is accessible from just one side of Airport Boulevard. From the outside, it looks like an old decaying convenience store complete with burglar bars and an ice machine outside. There's less than 10 spots to park at in their potholed small lot. Once inside, it's a whole new world. There are things here that you don't normally find anywhere else and they're not shy about spending big money on their inventory in the way of upscale wines and liquors. They make great use of the 1200 ft.² interior through great merchandising and selection. It's small, but it's packed to the ceiling with a very diverse offering. The wine selection is smaller than the liquor selection, but you will find wines from Serbia, Austria and Europe. They have Japanese whiskeys, soju, Dom Perignon, single malts, mixers and a handful of sherrys and ports. There's also a display case filled with bar instruments and accessories. Behind the checkout, you'll see one of the best selection of bitters that you'll ever see and they do offer single shot bottles. They have a good selection of cold wine, some seltzers, and even a decent yet small selection of local craft beer. Prices here are just slightly above the big box retailers, but they are not overpriced and everything is priced on top of the bottle. I did purchase two bottles of European wine and a bottle of Aperol. Unfortunately, when I opened one of the wines it was undergoing a secondary fermentation and some of the vintages weren't exactly current, so in future I'll stick with their liquor offerings. The photos and videos should be enough to get you through the door.

If you know a lot about liquor, or nothing about liquor, this is your place. A distinctly different…read moreexperience than both the big, shiny chain stores and grungy bodegas, the full wooden shelves give it a sort of homey feeling. This is where you go to find more unique bottles, get gift ideas, get recommendations from the helpful staff when you're uncertain, and stock up on some of the usual staples. They were literally the ONLY store in the city carry a specific martini kit I was looking for, and were able to point me directly to it right away. They know their stuff, and their stock.