Wine was corked and it was way overpriced...$5!!! I'm not sure if it's the neiborhood, but it's got way too big for its britches. Check please! read more

I want to love this store, the staff is perfection in their service. However, I have had too many stinky bottles of wine from this place that I've had to dump down the drain, along with my money. I cannot patronize a place that doesn't give a damn about the quality of what they sell. B read more

This ON-the-beaten-path place is still basically off the beaten path, as it is a nondescript hidden gem tucked away inside a wine, beer, and cheese store right on 9th Avenue in NYC! And, not many people know about it, so you can usually get a seat immediately. In fact, I hesitate writing this review because I'm reluctant to alert the masses about Vintners, but, alas, I'm letting the cat out of the bag! So what is the deal with this place? What exactly makes it special? Everything, really! From the service to the food to the drinks to the daily specials! It's all good. Here are a few highlights: - Drinks and drink specials - Vintners is wine and beer only but they carry an array of unique beers and wines. Plus, they have specials every night on both wine, bubbly, and beer. And, you can't beat the prices--like $5 each for the specials! - Appetizers - I recommend the cheese fondu, any of their dips, and the chorizo salad. All of these are shareable portions, by the way... and all tasty! - Sandwiches - Best grilled cheese you will ever have. Also try their gravy with any of the meat sandwiches (just ask) and dip those sandwich until your heart is content! Yum. I recommend getting 2 to 3 sammys, cutting them into pieces, and sharing! - Service - Hector is the real deal! - Atmosphere - Vintner's is a beer, wine, and cheese store with about 15 tables, so it is a no nonsense type of place; nothing fancy, but it gets the job done! read more

Ninth Avenue Vintner - Spinach dip -yum - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - New York, New York

Huge selection of alcoholic beverages. Helpful friendly staff. Anything from local beer, wine, and spirits. read more

Ninth Avenue Vintner - Tiny can packs a punch - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - New York, New York

One of the most coziest liquor stores that I have been to. They have a wide selection, including "can" rosé. Remember to bring your ID. The staff is very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. read more

I've gone back to Vintner's tons since my original review, and at this point I have to bump my stars up. This place is spectacular. Service is ultra friendly and they've since improved the seating area by taking out the bar that lined the wall and adding several tables instead. It looks much more elegant now. My current love there (which won't surprise any of my regular readers) is the brioche salad that includes mixed greens, endive, beets, candied pecans and a generous helping of bread slices. This salad is ginormous, but somehow I manage to demolish it every time. Absolutely awesome. I've also had a couple sandwiches as well. There is a roast beef sandwich with a spiced mayo that is absolutely delicious. Their turkey sandwich is also quite tasty and I'm happy to say their turkey is nice and moist. I'm a regular customer and will continue to be for quite some time! read more

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Review for CAFE (NOT the shop) Dining Date: 8/12/10 Dining Time: 1:30pm Reason for dining: Casual business lunch Service: We were a party of 5. All the tables at the cafe fit two comfortably. The servers were gracious enough to put the tables together for us without hesitation. We sat down and they quickly gave us their menus. Food: Salad - One of the gals ordered "Boucheron Goat Cheese" - red and yellow beets, seasoned pecans, endive, arugula, radicchio & aged balsamic vinaigrette - Fresh and crispy! Taste like the ingredients were fresh from the farmer's market vs the bag salads. NOTE: The salad is big enough to share between 2-3 people. Paninis - Two of us (one of them is me) ordered "Swiss" - gruyere, apple, pine nuts & grilled asparagus with a honey drizzle on a baguette. Perfect! It was sweet and savory at the same time. The melted gruyere and grilled asparagus gave it the savoriness but the the thinly sliced apples sticking to the honey brushed baguette gave it the sweetness. The sprinkle of pinenuts just pulled everything together! Though it was both sweet and savory...none of the ingredients overpowered another and it didn't taste heavy nor greasy ...well-balanced tasty sandwich Sandwich - Another ordered "Roast Turkey" - brie, mustard, lettuce & tomato on a baguette. The sandwich wasn't Katz deli sandwich but it was a hefty sandwich with freshly sliced tomatoes and lettuce. The guy who ordered it said it was amazingly delicious. A good size for a hungry guy because he finished maybe about 70% of it. Fondue - For the table, we ordered "Cheddar & Ale" - Medium sharp cheddar & geary's hampshire ale - it comes with bread, apples and sausages. The fondue was super smooth and was perfect for those who are trying fondue for the first time and don't want to try the stinky cheese fondue. Simple enough for those fondue virgins but delicious for the fondue experts. When we ran out of apples, the server was glad to give us more upon request. Beverages: We order a lager?! (sorry but I dont' drink alcohol much) but ordered a pitch of that type of beer. Looking at the menus, you can get a bottle of wine for an average of $20-$25 Sides: Chips didn't come with the sandwich but a good amount of olives came with our sandwiches. Dessert - didn't see any dessert laid out on display so we bought 2 "Cafe Tasse" brand chocolate bars - Noir (dark chocolate) & Lait Noisettes (milk chocolate with hazelnuts) - both delicious but I preferred the dark chocolate over the milk chocolate OVERALL: Reasonably priced place to bring friends for good conversations while letting time pass and leaving behind the noise of NYC bars but having access to a long list beer and wine. Only CON - The cups of water were filled up once upon request. It could've been filled it up a bit more often but I presume he didn't because we had a pitcher of beer. Even though that was probably the case, I believe that water glasses should always be filled with water regardless of what other beverage is at the table. read more

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**Review for Meats and Cheeses only, not the wine, beer, salads or sandwiches. While this small place has a great selection of beers, cheeses, and meats know that you are certainly paying through the nose for it's location. I recall getting some cheese here once and it was alright. Pricey, but alright - it wasn't anything I haven't tried before at any local gourmet place. Why am I giving the place two stars? It's because when my friend asked why the sopressata was $24.99/ lb and the guy simply said it is because it was dry aged. Frankly it tasted like regular salami, only a lot fattier and not dry aged. Dry aged = hard. It wasn't even hard as the fat was melting in my mouth. I think the only reason for me to come back is perhaps try the salad or sandwiches here my friend raves about, or perhaps take advantage of a 10% off a custom 6-pack. read more

Great selection and helpful staff. Just stopped by to pick up a few bottles and walked away impressed. Although I didn't get their names, two gentlemen really went out of their way to help me find the right selection. For the roses, they asked if I wanted the chilled version, and then picked them out from the fridge in the back room... Prices were competitive and the selection/layout was excellent as well. Also enjoyed a quick chat with Billy (cashier) on the way out. I'll be back! read more

Honestly, I was surprised that I found this place had pretty good selections and types of wine with such a cozy space. Left side was all about red wines - I could even find my favorite Australian Syrah which I couldn't find in this vicinity. Right side is white wines globally as well. read more

This was one of my favorite wine shops when I lived in Hell's Kitchen (4-STARS for the wine shop), but in recent visits, I can say Nine Avenue Vintner gets the the Edward F. '5-STAR rating' for the small next door annex, where they sell and serve wine, an extensive selection of beer and a wonderful selection of gourmet cheeses and breads (supplied by Sullivan Street Bakery)! Walk in here and immediately you are surrounded by the flavorful aromas of fromages--in all its pungent glory! Come by in the late afternoon, and you might get a chance to sample over a dozen different cheeses from all over the world! Many sandwiches are made to order -- but the most awesome bargain is getting a fresh mozzerella, tomato, fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil on a crunchy-soft baguette. They include a generous portion of olives on the side. A steal at only $5.99! They also offer tapas plates (babagounoush, dolmas, marinated figs). A definite pit stop on the way to Central Park or the Hudson River to pick up supplies for an picnic! They also have a small dining area in the back to enjoy their selections of wine, beer, fromage and other treats! read more

Great wide selections. Staffs were knowledgeable and helped picking out good wines without being pushy. Will come back for sure.

A Strong 4 Star Performance. I trust them implicitly. They have great taste. The staff is friendly, attentive and not at all judgemental. They know their wines very well. They bring in wines from excellent vineyards. Ninth Avenue Vintner is only lacking a wider selection. Next door is the Beer and Cheese shop with a little nook in the back. Plenty of delicious cheeses are available for grazing. The cheeses are all top quality, some are breath-taking. They also sell meats, tapenades, marmalades etc. What could they do to earn that coveted 5 Star Review? Expand. However, of all the 4 Star reviews I've given, this is probably the 4 Starriest. read more

So this is the story of what a fool am I. I have walked past this place a million times and I've said I need to check it out. About 10 months later I finally walk in. I was invited to a cocktail party on Saturday night and decided it would be a great idea to bring some cheese and wine. Aha! i thought of Vintner and quickly headed over there. Looking for a chilled pinot i found my favorite wine from Room Service. PrimaTerra, the wine w/ the fish sitting on the beach. I was surprised to learn that the wine was only $9 so i picked up 2 bottles. After I paid, I was told that if I take my wine receipt over to the cheese shop I get 10% off all cheeses if I show my receipt! PLUS PLUS!!! So I walk into the cheese shop (its separate from the wine shop) and I'm quickly drawn the the various type of manchegos, bries, cheddars, parmesans and goudas. 5 yrs aged 10 years aged! I was in cheese heaven. There are little samples you can try before committing to a cheese. Also you can have them cut a custom hunk of cheese for you. They also have a wide array of paninis to order. They have a small section in the back where you can hang out, eat your cheese or panini and order a pitcher of their specialty beer. Vintner gets 5 stars but I get 1 for being a fool and avoiding this place for almost 10 months. read more

Whether you want beer, wine, cheese, cured meat, sandwiches, soups, or other yummy snacks, come here! --or maybe don't so I can keep this place to myself and trusted friends. If you were my friend, I would tell you about going here for either a casual date, meet up, or date-picnic prep... or party (yours or someone else's if you're to show up with a host/hostess gift). If you're a small party, dine at the cafe. The staff is super friendly and quite knowledgable. Okay that's all I'm spilling about this place! =x ...Umm.. and get the prima donna gouda. Hands down the best cheese. read more

I would love this wine shop even if it weren't my neighborhood spot! Wines: The selection is diverse and well-chosen- I usually aim for the $10-20 range when buying a bottle, and they have many wonderful choices. They also carry a few different wines from one of my favorite wineries- a vineyard in Alto Adige called Alois Lageder. Yum! Prices: Very fair- I like to comparison shop amongst different wine stores in the city, and their prices are average or cheaper than average for the wines they carry. Service: Excellent! I love taking my time and really browsing the selection when I go into a wine store, and when I am asked every 5 minutes if I need help, I get irritated. The salespeople are very hands-off and let me read labels and pick through their selection without pressure and in peace. However, they are very knowledgeable and will gladly help and recommend good wines if you need any advice. I have often asked for recommendations based on other wines they carry (or even don't carry but know) that I like, and end up buying bottles I might not have considered but end up enjoying. Also, they are very accommodating. I was looking for something they did not carry (Becherovka) and they offered to order me a single bottle and sell it to me at cost! Who does that?! Gotta love a place that knows how to reward - and reinforce- customer loyalty. Extra credit: the Beer & Cheese store next door! Delicious cheeses (they usually have lots of samples out... yum), great beer selection, a few nice wines by the glass, and tasty bites to eat. I recommend the fondue! I've never had their sandwiches, but they look delicious. Hmm... it is lunch time now... read more

The worst liquor store in Manhattan!!! they hung-up on the phone, they charge you more than on their website, and after when you pay, they say oh we don't have all the bottle your order!!! THE WORST!!! YOU CAN'T TRUST THEM read more

This is the best wine/liquor/cheese shop in Hell's Kitchen. All of the employees here are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I always ask them for advice on wines because they can ALWAYS point me in the right direction. They don't try to sell you something out of your price range and always have a great selection. The store is immaculate and is organized REALLY well - I love that. They also have quite a few refrigerators so it is the perfect place to pick up a bottle of sparkling or white wine before a party or even a day in the park (I am not condoning public drinking but...) Wine accessories and glasses are also available - the quality of the items are better than you'd usually find in a wine shop. The liquor selection - for a wine store - is actually pretty good and the prices are reasonable. The cheese and beer shop has a nice selection of prepared food and delicious cheeses. In general both stores are laid out nicely, organized well and have great employees. read more

REALLY good prices for a liquor store in midtown! Had to get a quick bottle of something. $25 for a LARGE bottle of Brugal! Not bad! The guys at the counter were really nice to me too! (they didnt even card me!) read more

1. Plus: they are open till midnight Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Minus: they do not honor the store hours that are posted. They close the grate 15 minutes before closing hours and are gone 10 minutes before the store is supposed to be closed. 2. Their wines are priced higher than local competitors like Grace on 10th Avenue by $2 to $3 dollars a bottle. 3. Most of their wines are $18 and up. It is very difficult to find a middle of the week $12 bottle to have with dinner. read more

This place is simply wonderful. Everyone here knows their shit so well that even if you don't know the first thing about wine, they'll point you to a bottle of something affordable and tasty. A wide selection of wines from all over the world, and a small spirits section that can give you your whiskey kicks or get your little porto rocks off. All at affordable prices. Tip: Know what you like in a wine, but want to try something new? Seek out the Australian man who usually has on glasses. He's never steered me wrong. read more

Formerly a 4 star sandwich spot, now a 3 at best. Despite the fact that they have an ENORMOUS selection of bottled beer (guessing north of 100 different kinds, cold and ready to be consumed) the sandwiches have been slipping the last few times I have been there. Prosciutto with goat cheese & fig spread - used to be great, but the last time I had it the goat cheese had clearly been sitting around a bit. It lacked the freshness that I expected from past sandwiches. Turkey with brie, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard (the mustard is spicy and is damn good). The mustard actually might be what drives me to select this sandwich. If you are a first timer, I recommend giving this one a shot (I welcome your feedback) Important to know - you can be the only person in there, order a sandwich and it will still take 10 - 15 minutes. I have never understood what actually takes so long. The sandwiches are not complex or difficult to make, but in maybe the 8 times I have been there have never received the sandwich is less then that timeframe. Knowing this, I recommend grabbing a Dogfish 90 or Nantucket Whales Tale (if it's in stock) to pass the time. read more

Hands down, the best place to go get your beer. They have a vast selection, and the guys who work there really know their stuff. If you don't know what to get due to the overwhelming amount of choices, ask them for advice. Oh, also great place to fill your growlers. You can sit here to drink, but its more of a take out. The sitting area is pretty small, but it is nice. They also have a lot of fresh cheese, meat, etc. Their sandwiches are made with such great ingredients, that they really can't be beat. The liquor and wine Vinter next door is great too. The staff their also knows their stuff and helps out a lot. read more

Helpful staff, without acting all "saleman" about it. Worked hard to find me a bottle that fit what I asked, at a price I would accept, and didn't seem at all frustrated when I opted out instead. Seemed a little pricey to me, but then, I'm a human rat. I like the way they write the schedule for free tastings on the face of the building in chalk. read more

The place says it has wine but when you see how short the list is you realize not the case. They have many beers to select. The cheese was good, particularly the Stilton. We were making a quick stop so no big loss for us. Not a place to plan to visit with intent. read more

Awesome wine place. Great customer service with trying to find wines and recommending them. It is also very well priced. All of the wines and liquors were priced cheaper than pretty much all of the stores around it. As a reference point for scotch drinkers, the Macallan 12 was $56. Pretty good price for midtown. Also, this place has Jam Jar, a really sweet red wine for everyone who likes alcohol but not the taste. read more

One of the primary reasons I loved Hell's Kitchen when I lived there, the Vintner provides a great assortment of wines and spirits. The one thing I always appreciated, though, was the fact that the staff there was always cool, helpful, and laid back. I find that when young people buy booze in Manhattan, there is often a condescension of suspicion put out by store owners/employees...this place completely lacks the pretense. PLUS - CHEESE AND BEER NEXT DOOR!!! read more

Don't. Tell. Anyone. About. This. Place. It's such a nice little spot for lunchtime, and shockingly never that busy. I've always been able to get a seat here. The sandwiches are cheesy and yummy (about $7-8), beer selection is awesome (well, they *are* a beer store), and I always order a little plate of pickles and olives, too. Wine selection is good as well. If you're a fan of cheese/beer/wine/bread, go here. No wait, don't go here. I want this place all to myself. read more

I go here 2 or 3x per week for wine. They have an ok selection (and a huge California wall) and their prices are great. They really don't have anything bad, so I usually just pick one randomly that is in my price range. The bearded guy at the counter is really nice and helpful, and is always willing to look something up for me if he doesn't know the answer to my question. They don't have any beer, but their sister store right next to it does, and some good ones at that! Overall, a solid neighborhood wine shop that will continue to get my business. read more

Nice quite selection for a local establishment. They basically have a little bit of everything and for all budgets. Nice helpful employees that easily answer any questions. Definitely no need to go far if you are in need of that special juice "alcohol"... read more

I had started making this store my go-to wine shop in the neighborhood. They offer 15% discount on 12 bottles if you pay cash. I have been taking advantage of this offer. The last time I went there I picked bottles that would average to 40$ a bottle as well as two bottles of veuve champagne. To my surprise and despite the past discounts the guy at the cashier refused to honor the discount for those two bottles of veuve. He wanted to convince me buy Moet instead! So I walked out. I went to Cellar 53 on 10th Ave and 53rd. The same price veuve champagne which I bought a case were sold to me with 20% discount. How stupid Vinter wine store could be to upset a neighborhood customer for a discount of 20$ on 500$ worth of purchase. But thanks to their bad behavior I found a better wine store with higher discount on all bottles. Also Cellar 53 honors the discount even when you pay with credit card. read more

This place has everything that is delicious in the world. 5 stars purely for the beer, cheese, and food store on the right side bc I think the wine store is a little pricey. They have an amazing beer selection with 10% off when you buy 6. Its worth it to pick up the fancy beers considering what they would charge for them at a bar. The back area where they serve food is a little like Narnia. You make your way through the aisle of beer and cheese and suddenly you find yourself in a land where moderately priced gorgeous sandwiches filled with the freshest ingredients await you. Take a cold bottle of beer and they will pour it for you, or go for a glass of wine. They throw in some nuts and dried fruit to accompany your sandwich or pannini. It is perfect for a casual meal that is healthy and delicious in an unexpected environment. read more

Great place to pick up cheeses (some priced lower than the Food Emporium on 43rd and 10th). They have a very nice selection of bottled beer here, and some very tasty brews on tap. They sell and also will fill your own growlers here, and the prices are not highway robbery- $19 for a 64 oz. growler. I've ordered fruit and cheese plates here for parties and they have done a great job putting them together. I've never dined here, but from what I've seen the sandwiches and paninis look very tasty. They have a few cafe sized tables in the place, and it seems like a quaint place to have a glass of wine or a beer while you enjoy a sandwich. read more

My local "make your own six-pack" establishment with a decent selection of crafts organized by country/type. If looking to stay in, try one of the sandwiches; pretty good. Fondue looks amazing too, but there aren't many tables, so come during non-lunch hours. Draft selection is nice, but wish they would do growler refills. read more

This is one of my very favorite spots in the neighborhood. The food options, beers, ciders, and the $4 WINE, OMG. Hector is the main guy running the show, he's the waiter, cashier, and he's a rock star. The service is 5 star. I highly the hummus options, and the cheese sandwiches, so good, and affordable. read more

Ooof, what a relief to find a really great sandwich, just a basic, good sandwich with excellent ingredients and gorgeous, delicious bread. Seems like they should be everywhere in this city but truly such a thing is rare. Crusty, delicious baguette, fresh roast beef, some kind of awesome white cheddar, onions, tomato, lettuce and mayo. See, really simple but brilliant. The sandwich was huge; I got it for lunch but it covered me for dinner too. Plus I got a generous handful of wonderful olives on the side. $10. Counter help was quick, clear, really nice. The store carries everything you need to have a nice cocktail party at your house: great cheeses, interesting fruit pastes, dried and cured meats, olives, nuts, cheese boards, cheese knives, tons of different beers and all the wine you could want in their liquor store next door. Seems like you can taste things before you buy tho i wasnt there for that. They also have some seats in the back, maybe 6 places, which seemed like a really cozy place to chill and eat some good food. Did I mention that my sandwich was awesome? Best part, right near my office...score! Went back a couple of times after the first review. I got the turkey sandwich which was wonderful but the chorizo/quince/manchego panino was not so great, but maybe it just wasn't my kind of thing. I will keep going back there. read more

**Review for shop only...Not the restaurant portion. Neat little shop with a fantastic cheese and beer selection. Beer...Mix and match your own six-pack! What fun. A huge selection of hard-to-find beers and ciders that you can pick and choose from and put into an empty six-pack container to take home. Unfortunately, we didn't realize how pricey it was...We came in at almost $35 for the 6'er so definitely don't expect a discount! They also have a few taps so you can purchase growlers as well. Cheese...Lots of samples laying around to try. We ended up with a fantastic hard, sharp cheese from Switzerland. Good stuff and reasonably priced. Service was helpful and speedy. read more

My friend took me to a place called " Beer Cheese ". Now every time I google it I get this place so I guess they're the same owners (?). Great place though, nice atmosphere, cozy and good prices. The service is nice too. I tried the prosseco and had cheese and charcuterie platter. The smell of the sandwiches were driving me crazy! Lol. Will definitely come back very soon! I just hope is the same place I went to, lol. It does look similar. read more

Came here on a whim as it was listed in one of TWO stores in Manhattan that had Whipped Lightning (Hazelnut Espresso Whipahol = caffeinated 34 proof whipped cream!) The lady at the counter was very friendly, and quickly pointed to the bottles on the counter when asked for the product. Then why three stars? Well, I was quite surprised to pay $14 for a can, as others across the river acquire them for $10... I know we're in Manhattan, but c'mon, this is *absurd.* Also I noticed the Pinot Project tagged for $15, which is higher than in my UES stores. Apparently Winfield-Flynn on 3rd & 38th is the other one with Whipped Lightning, so I may go there to scope out the price and buy a couple of bottles as gifts for NV peeps. read more

Extremely rude and poor customer service. I was interested in purchasing a bottle of Tito's, which was priced at $34.99. When I got to the cash register, they took off their price tag and said it had been mis-marked and that it was actually $37.99. In most stores if an item is mis-marked, they extend the courtesy to the customer. In this store, the worker said, "We don't do that here." read more