Nice interior and nice staff. Unfortunately, the staff brought us our bill before we were ready and it felt like we were getting pushed out- despite being some of the only customers. Would have been nice if they asked if we wanted anything else before presenting the bill... read more

Shame on me for being stupid enough to try this place again. First 2 tries the service was merely bad. Tonight was supremely awful. Waitress couldn't get from behind the bar because she had to entertain her friends gathered there. When asked for something, a snippy "I'll get to you" and then another 20 minutes later she arrives. After waiting for one last glass for nearly 30 minutes, with food still on the table, I went to the bar at 8:55 to ask for another round, greeted by a snarled "I called last call 10 minutes ago." Take your business to a place that wants it. read more

Epic fail. Their cost profit margin is ridiculous. They offer nothing to make them stand out. $12 to watch them slice cheese I could've got from the grocery store for less. Ridiculously overpriced. Their food sucks. If you want to charge that exorbitant amount for wine, make sur your food doesn't suck. And make sure it goes with the wine. Ps. Service sucks here read more

I really hope they make it but I'm just a little worried Ambiance is ok but just short of what it could be Service is good but not better There is food but no menu and the food doesn't sound that good - need to step it up Overhead has to be bigger than the last spot - gotta fix these things Stephanie is a wonderful owner so let's help out this locally owned Oly business read more

Nice ambience. Self serve wine is unique and great. A little wider selection would be nice. Enjoyed our time

I attended a wine tasting session known as, "Rose for days." My friend had seen the event on Facebook for $17. Upon arrival, I was told that the event was by reservation only. Luckily, the host encouraged my friend and I to stay. It's a small establishment. Yet, intimate & modern sheik. We sampled 8 brands of wine. They also provided a tray of cheese, crackers, and chocolate to sample. Definitely, a simple ysocial girls night! read more

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The new location is amazing! I love going to their wine 101 events. I look forward to having some spare time where I can lounge on a couch and people watch on 5th! The meats and cheese platter I had there was very good too. Steph and Laurie made a wonderful place for the locals and tourists! read more

I love this wine bar! Sophisticated and cozy, it is a bright spot in downtown Olympia. I appreciate that Stephanie, Lori and their crew know my taste palate and suggest the red wines they believe will suit me. I am a member of their wine club and receive new wines each month that I enjoy. They have worked hard to stay in business during this pandemic while honoring safety guidelines. They have been creative and have helped to lift up other small, local businesses. I am really proud of this local, minority and women-owned business who offers notable wine in a comfortable setting with interesting people! read more

Sooo cute!!! My husband and I got the salami and cheese tray (the $11 one) and a glass of Freakshow (yes that's the name). What a great place to relax and enjoy company. It's small and quaint. Great background music. read more

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Wonderful Wine! Location is calm and relaxing. Bar tender was sweet and very kind. Lighting and music chairs everything felt welcoming yet comfortable. If you want some wine and just a place to unwind and relax this is a place I'd totally recommend! read more

Great service, fairly priced tasting. A little on the spendy side per bottle. Our "Drew Barrymore" look alike server was nice and funny. We enjoyed our visit. read more

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This was our first time in here!!! It was great! Thank you Lori for staying open late for us and taking excellent care of us. We had a great time and will definitely be back! Thank you for all the samples to decide which wines our family would like. You were great! read more

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My sister gave me a gift certificate to the bar and had she not done that I would never have know they existed! I took my wife on a cold winter night and we loved the cozy and warm environment. We were greeted and after a short conversation of likes and dislikes our server returned with a couple selections for both of us. We chatted and tried them both and were offered additional selections. Both of us had a WONDERFUL glass of wine together, some cheese and chocolates, and a great time together just relaxing away our week. We will be back and as regularly as we can get a childcare for a Friday night! For those of you who don't regularly order wine out - at a wine bar you expect to pay for the experience of a well selected and catered glass of wine. The same is true of any nice restaurant a single glass is generally close to the price of a half/full bottle. However, don't let that discourage you from going. Having someone work with you on finding a wine you like is worth the price and the experience of having a bar where you can sip and enjoy your company in comfort is priceless. read more

Had past by this place a few times and decided to check it out. Nice classy place. A nice change from the usual dive bar options in Olympia. Great variety of wine. Would be perfect if offered dessert options. read more

Love the chic vibe at Rumors Wine Bar. Great wine and fantastic atmosphere!

Such a fun and cozy place. Great wine selection and Laurie (sp?) and Stephanie are wonderful. My husband and I love coming here whenever we get the chance read more

What a nice little gem. We loved the quaintness of the place. The owner is fun and engaging and very attentive. Happened on a Wine Tasting and enjoyed the wines being featured. Definitely a "Girls Night Out" kind of place. read more

My favorite place to have wine, conversation & make new friends. I had my birthday party at Rumors Wine Bar last month, so much fun and really felt like a very special guest and so did my friends! They have a great selection of wines. Great ambience and the owners are warm and friendly. My husband and I have been coming every Friday to start our weekend for the past two years. Amazing local artists each month, monthly wine education & special events. Cozy spot so arrive early or reserve your spot. Never pretentious and always enjoyable. read more

I just LOVE this quaint little wine bar. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the staff very friendly and educated in the art of fine wine. I will definately go back the next time I visit Olympia WA. read more

Good things: - Really friendly staff. At least, the one gal that I met that was working while I was there. (This place is tiny so I don't know that they'd ever have more than one person.) Anyway, she was super friendly and knowledgeable about wines, and we had a good chat at the bar before my friend joined me. I always appreciate that because I've met plenty of grumpy wine bar employees before. - Getting to taste wine beforehand. I don't know if this is something wine bars normally offer, because I have never had someone tell me up front that you could taste any wine before you bought a glass. But she let me know this here, and I found it super helpful. - It's just really cute. The bar is super tiny but they put a lot of effort into making it really nicely decorated inside. It feels like being in a friend's dining room/entertaining room, if your friends are more swank than mine... Bad things: - No wine list. The other reviewer is not kidding. This is ridiculous, and also really really easy to change. It's somewhat made up for by the fact that they really seem to know their wine, and so I was able to ask about all the wines that were up on the wall. But it still would be nice to look at something printed! - The prices seemed a bit steep to me, especially for flights, which are are all $15+. Many of the wines are also $15 a glass. Eek! Overall, however, I really liked this place and I would come back - especially to try the food, which looked good. Hopefully they'll fix the small problems they have at some point. read more

My wife and I have gone there quite a few times and done a couple of wine tour events. Staff have been extremely accommodating to my food allergies. Great atmosphere, great drinks. Small but delicious beer selection for those times when I'd prefer a beer over wine. Friendly, comfortable, and clean. I highly recommend attending one of the wine tours - they are super fun! Let them know ahead of time for the tours if you have food allergies so they can prepare. read more

Love this place!! Busy tonight-lots of folks stopping in before the show at the Washington center. Coupled with a valentine chocolate/cheese/wine pairing. So good! Crew always on par with balancing interaction appropriately. read more

You can buy an entire bottle of some of their wines at a grocery store for less money than the price of one glass. Insanely over priced. They don't even have a very interesting collection. read more

Absolutely LOVE this place! The ambiance is fun and vibrant. A favorite go to for our girls night out. The appetizers are all great but my favorite is the tacos . read more

Imagine walking into a wine bar that has no wine list. You ask the owner, and she points to her head and says, "It's all up here." Then imagine asking for a Bordeaux-style blend. You know, a simple Cabernet - Merlot. The owner looks at you with a puzzled look on her face, and asks you what that is. Luckily, her distributor is sitting at the bar, and he points out a bottle to her. So now, you've got your glass in front of you. You go to taste it, and you smell something funny. You taste the wine, and your taste buds confirm that this bottle has been open for a l-o-o-o-o-n-g time. So, to sum it up, you've got arrogance mixed with ignorance mixed with the worst in customer service. My only regret is that I can't give this place ZERO stars. read more

Best wine bar in town! Best customer service and a fun variety of wine. This place hosts a lot of fun events. Every time I go to Rumors I meet the coolest people. The ladies who work there are the sweetest people too! read more