Sea Grape Wine & Spirits is my favorite place to shop for wine in the West Village. Sea Grape always offer a world-class experience right on Hudson Street. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help you find what you need. Their curated selection is exceptional, featuring unique and hard-to-find options from various sources at great prices. What truly sets this shop apart is the staff's passion and their unpretentious approach. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and their personalized recommendations are always spot-on. The shop has a charming, local feel that makes every visit a pleasure. For a great selection of wine, reasonably priced, and service that feels like catching up with an old friend, look no further than this shop. read more

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This is an interesting little shop. It's unlike any other wine store I've ever been in. First off, there is no organization as far as I can tell. The wine fridge is a hodgepodge of bottles stacked on top of each other that you need to sort through to find what you're looking for. It's a tough store to navigate when you're looking for something in particular, but a great store when you aren't sure what you want. Owners/employees are particularly helpful, kind, funny...I have nothing but positive things to say about them. They give phenomenal recommendations which is great when you aren't a wine expert. With that said, bottles run about $5 over market, which isn't the end of the world, but they are definitely marked up. I view it as $5 for the recommendation and the rest for the bottle. They do have a loyalty program - I think spending $250 or so gets you a $25 gift card (don't quote me on that, but it's something along those lines). All in all, I'll return...if nothing else, just for the entertainment of being around the owners. read more

Sea Grape Wine Shop - A recommendation - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - New York, New York

Varied and unique selection of wines. I was particularly surprised at their single serve wine offerings in cans - especially skin contact varieties! Nice to have to option to sample instead of committing to a bottle. They have a rewards program, which I would take advantage of if I lived in the area. A gem! read more

The world needs more problem solvers. Went in today with a dilemma - we needed a bottle with a screw to for our hotel later in the evening. The gent helping us offered to uncork any bottle, bag it, & send us on our way. Genius! Plus, he was incredibly knowledgeable and found us the perfect bottle of vino in our price range. Definitely going back tomorrow. #DukeOfEats read more

We stumbled upon this tiny gem of a wine shop recently on our way to dinner. They have some really good picks ranging from low end to high end from many regions and varietals. They stagger the under $15 bottles in the middle of the shop and are strategically placed next to some more expensive bottles. However the descriptions are short funny and effective! Def eye catching. This time I picked up four bottles of wine from France, Italy and Portugal. All were very good. Staff is very approachable and friendly, always willing to help and make recommendations. Super chill and laid back. I love that they have wines from some smaller regions that the big shops don't usually hold inventory on. They have an excellent bubbly selection which I plan on checking out soon! I am usually a big red fan and there were plenty of those. I appreciated they had some bottles from duoro and also.a good variety of organic wines. Also their French and Italian selection was great! They have a loyalty program whicj keeps track of what you purchased and helps you accumulate points. Always love these small friendly well curated shops and plan on being back to try the rest of their offerings. read more

This store's style of promoting their wines is freaking HILARIOUS! Small space, but they sure know how to work with the available space. The guys here are very helpful and super friendly. I love the fact they carry HELLO KITTY Champagne and Wine! read more

These guys are unbelievably helpful and friendly. They are great at recommendations, and they deliver. It almost seems sometimes they are here right after I hang up the phone. I also use them for holidays, they will pick out several good bottles of affordable wine as presents. For me the ONLY wine shop in the West Village! read more

I usually end up at Sea Grape due to its proximity to my apartment. This is where I buy most of my wine, and I love that they always have reasonably priced Bourgogne and Torrontes here. The staff is so friendly and helpful; they'll always try and find a cold bottle in the fridge for me if I'm going straight home to glug glug glug. They are also very knowledgeable and give awesome suggestions if you want to try something new. The liquor prices are a little high though, so I try to go to Warehouse in the East Village for the best deal. read more

There are some Barbies and other assorted children's toys having a party in the front windows of this wine store. Crazy. What Barbie picnics and wine have to do with each other, I do not know. Inside though, pretty typical wine store with some plusses: 1. amusing and snarky cardboard signs - i.e. "box top tasting note" 2. some decent bargains/prices 3. useful staff Definitely going back. read more

This is what every wine store wants to be. I don't live in the Village, but when I walked in I instantly felt like I was in my neighborhood wine shop. The staff asked if they could help but allowed me to browse quietly, and once I had too much to carry, one of the guys took the bottles from my arms and started removing the price tags at the register. Classy. When I finally did need help (they didn't carry exactly the wine I was looking for so I was a bit overwhelmed, trying to buy a gift) the same sales guy came over and helped me pick something not too expensive but (hopefully) excellent. The total wasn't cheap, but I'm happy to pay a little extra for the experienced and upbeat staff. Bonus-- after I told them the more expensive bottle was a gift, they gladly wrapped it in shiny paper and a ribbon for me. For free. Perhaps next time I'll try the cheap stuff with the cardboard signs. read more

My fave local wine shop. They won't steer you wrong! Nice people. Great floor deals also. (Boxes on the floor)

Such a charming wine shop with an attentive staff. Dropped in on Friday to grab a specific bottle of wine, which they didn't have, but it worked out. Based on what I was looking for, one of the employees pointed me to a $13 bottle of wine that he thought I'd like. Well, he was right. It was great and now I have a new wine to add to my repertoire. Also - pay attention to the handwritten signs. Clever, witty and something you won't find a big chain store. read more

OWNER IS RUDE AF... I usually go l here and get my wine and he is very helpful but today I saw the worst side of him ... I was walking by and I saw him literally yelling at this pregnant woman with an ACLU shirt who was just trying to do her job and all you could hear him say was "I don't give a fuck that you're pregnant, I'll still harass you" ... The ACLU canvassers weren't standing in front of his store they were standing next to it and even if they were in front of his store it's PUBLIC property... on top of that I thought it was funny he was yelling at the pregnant woman about her canvassing near his business because "it ruins his potential clientele" but he literally was outside with some other guys skateboarding and doing tricks right in front of her! Like if anything THAT was ruining his business not the ladies trying to do their job. read more

Very nice wine shop in the West Village. The more expensive bottles line the shelves on the perimeter of the store, and the cheaper selections are displayed in the center. Staff are very knowledgeable about the wine and usually approach you to see if you need any assistance. Very unpretentious store with solid selections; I love their zany signs. read more

Love these guys! Always have great recs. http://www.food2.com/blog/2009/03/27/5-tips-on-great-affordable-wines read more

The Seagrape Wine Shop is fabulous. I learned of it from a restaurant owner in the area who believes it's owner, Thomas, is one of the most knowledgeable wine experts anywhere in Florida. I stopped in for the first time yesterday. I came away exceedingly happy with a mixed case of wine from various countries and regions as well as being substantially more aware of some of the nuances of wine production in France and Italy. Do yourself a favor and stop in sometime. And the prices are equal to or better than the averages of what you see on Wine Searcher. read more

I am not a "Yelpie" nor do I post but this shop deserves taking a few minutes to give them the 5 stars they have earned. If I ever move over to the east side I will forever miss them.... Kate La Merika :) read more

Amazing! I called earlier today to have a birthday gift delivered to a V VIP customer. Christiano couldn't have been more helpful, Sea Grape is now my go to shop. Thank you!!! read more

Excellent selection and excellent recommendations. I gave a very amateur description of the type of wine I was looking for and the staff recommended something that (now that I have tried it) is exactly what I wanted, in an affordable price range. Very pleased. read more

Made a quick stop to select a wine for our French fondue dinner. Staff pleasant and knowledgeable of various French selections and made a great 2005 recommendation (which name now escapes me). That's the problem when you're already drunk & straining to recall. A top choice for wine in the area. read more

Absolutely the best wine shop in the west village! Staff is amazing and always willing to help me navigate my wine choices. I will walk out of my way to only buy from them. Walk in and ask for a recommendation - they are the best you can find! read more

I can't say enough about how friendly and helpful the people here are. We don't know a ton about wine and every time we walk in here and tell them what we are looking for they are so happy to help and we walk away with a great choice. Always respectful of price range and such a chill atmosphere. A go to in west village for sure! read more

I'm tempted not to post this as I selfishly want to keep Sea Grape to myself, but I love them enough to risk impending popularity. These guys are the best - I live nearby and Sea Grape is a major perk of the neighborhood. read more

The way this store is set up, you have to hold your breath as you go thru the zig zag "isles" to make sure you don't knock anything down. Sure, they have quite an extensive collection of wines but the employee with long curly hair was so arrogant when I was asking for suggestions that I rather spend my money elsewhere. read more

The best and only place to find great wine in the West Village: great selection and helpful staff; really excellent and clean well-run store

Love this place. Friendly staff and awesome selection. They even special ordered a bourbon they didn't have in stock for me. Went there yesterday during the blizzard and they were open which was amazing! read more

Excellent neighborhood liquor store with lightning fast delivery. They carry a wide selection of wines (not that I am much of a wine drinker) and all the usual suspects in terms of liquor. read more

I went in for a bottle of wine. i asked for a bottle of sanciere, he showed me the selection and then let me wander. I asked about the price of the Veuve Cliquot and proceeded to tell me how my taste in champaigne is terrable and why. I was never so insulted in my life. How dare he insult a customers taste. I will NEVER go back there again. read more

An amazing place to buy wines. Friendly service with a very knowledgable staff. And thanks to them, I'm obsessed with Prosseco (like I needed another reason to obsess over wine). read more

I've since defected to Winesby because their owners taste is more inline with my own. But when I went to Sea Grape it was good - love their descriptions - once they had a $5 bottle of wine that was listed as a wine you had to try before dying - it wasn't bad. They are incredibly helpful in selecting a good wine in whatever price range. read more

Surprisingly good selection of wines for such a small store. Lots of names I never heard of but happy with my last 2 recent purchases. They also carry hard liquor. Friendly and helpful staff each visit. Will be going back! They close at 11pm, so plan accordingly if you're a night owl. read more

I couldn't give this place 5 stars because of the space... when it gets busy its hard to shop. but beyond that I'm a fan. Friendly staff, always something interesting being featured and if you have no clue just ask! Great neighborhood spot read more

I haven't written a review of a retail store before (only restaurants), but this wine shop is so good that I feel compelled to do so. I am so lucky to have Sea Grape Wine shop around the corner from me. If I ever move farther away, I would still make the trip to buy my wine there. Shopping there is a pleasure. The staff is what makes it so, but also a great wine selection at good prices with a really cozy and fun environment. It's a neighborhood gem! read more

Great little wine shop. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great place to find new grape varieties! Prices were very reasonable. read more

great cozy wine shop in the west village. friendly staff!

Excellent, personal service. They go out of their way to help you. They know their stuff!

OUTSTANDING wine shop. I have yet to get a bad wine from this place and the staff is super-helpful and completely lacking in condescension. They also have plenty of options for the more financially challenged individuals (i.e. me), whose idea of medical insurance involves wearing reflective surfaces when the street lights go on. read more

Such fantastic service, employee helped me pick out a large assortment of wines for my office holiday party and let me take my time deciding on the purchases. Thank you for a great experience Sea Grape! read more

The best wine shop in the W Village. Great selection, friendly service and delivery available. Lots of locals use the rewards card, which is available for wine only. read more

Rude staff, who barge past you if you dare to linger and think about what you want to buy, with apparently little knowledge of what they're selling. The stock is overpriced too. Better options nearby, e.g Winsby, Golden Rule, Le Dus. read more