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    Stave Wine Bar & Market

    4.5 (69 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
    Closed 1:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise

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    Julie M.

    I loved this place. The outdoor seating was so quaint, it was like being at a little bistro in Europe. The server was attentive and gave good recommendations. I was traveling with a grown man that has the palette of a toddler. If it is not a burger and Miller Lite he is not interested. So this place was a stretch. Exotic cheese and micro brews. She gave us the micro brew closest to a Miller Lite for him, and I went with a smoked Gouda with crackers. I tried one of the bitters, it was awesome. A random side note: people that have a cult following to any beer- it can be bitter or taste like armpit but they like their canned beer because it is consistently bitter and armpit flavored. They don't like change, so microbrews are scary. For me, this cafe was refreshing change. For my partner it was culture and strangeness being forced upon him. There is a sterile pub down the street....we visited there next and had a Miller Lite for compromise.

    Wine by the glass
    Sarah E.

    Fun find when visiting Normal. Nice variety of wine by the glass and bottle. Great atmosphere and the staff were very helpful but not pretentious. We had wine and a cheese plate (loved the blue and mustard cheddar available the day we were there). Wine choices were varied and responsibly priced for us Seattites visiting . This is definitely not a college hang out which we appreciated in the middle of a huge campus. Parking is definitely a problem in the area and we were disappointed they didn't offer a flight or tasting options. We don't by bottles we don't know without tasting first. We'll be back next time we're in town.

    Wine and a bottle of wine.
    Brian S.

    My wife and I where stopping over for the night and found this place. First of all, we love wine bars, or at least I do. The staff, excellent. The atmosphere, excellent. The music, stuff on my play list. Outdoor seating, great....oh and the place does have craft beer for you non-oenophiles. So, get out of the hotel bar and go to Stave, and if you don't know what a stave is, then Google it. They do have food, the charcuterie looks great, didn't have one, again char-cut-ter-ie, look it up. The definition is also on the menu.

    Douglas C.

    Had a nice afternoon drink and charcuterie. Nice ambiance. Staff is friendly . I would like some cheeses at room temp.

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    Bob K.

    Wine bars like Stave have begun to rival the local hangouts such as coffee shops and local bars. Stave offers a taste before you buy philosophy and they also have a light food menu. Wine bars put a new spin on wine tasting. Stave seeks to remove the association of wine with upscale clientele and overwhelming wine lists, & replaces it with a more casual and relaxing atmosphere. They look to embrace the intellectual stimulation linked to wine and offer an alternative to the bar scene. It is less crowded than traditional bars and has a more intimate appeal. Try it out!

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    Sk P.

    THE wine bar in uptown. Great place to meet friends if you actually would like to talk to them

    Angela G.

    It was 9:40 pm on Saturday night and I called to see if we could get take out. Beth answered the phone and was so overly pleasant . I was worried it was to close to closing to order and she happily took my order. We drove to Stave to pick up our order and were treated amazing even thou it was 15 minutes till closing time. We have been here several times previously and have always had a great experience! This place is awesome! The staff are all knowledgeable and friendly! Thank you Stave for being great!

    Interior design is authentic and sets the mood.
    Jon M.

    Amazing selection of wine and beer. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Cool atmosphere. Definitely coming back!

    Walking in is so welcoming!
    Eric B.

    The wines are winners and the staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and kind. A great place to share a bottle, some cheese and charcuterie with friends...a friend, or that special someone. It truly is a place for almost everyone. For beer drinkers, there are a few on tap and a few in bottles/cans. YUM!

    Ken C.

    Love this place. Excellent wine, beer and cheese pairing. Amazing staffs and service. Highly recommended!!

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    Extreme rude service over ISU family weekend. From the owner no doubt! Don't see this place being open for very long.

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    Excellent wine list and 4 taps for interesting draft beer with additional beer menu. Charcuterie board and nosh food available.

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    Love going here in date night! This place give the atmosphere you are looking for in a downtown night. Love it!

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    Ask the Community - Stave Wine Bar & Market

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    They don't have wine flights on the menu, but you can order a half pour of any of the wines to make your own flight. It's a great way to taste multiple options before ordering a full glass or bottle.

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    I'm so glad that this place opened in Uptown Normal - I think it's a perfect addition to the area.

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    Analog Wine Library

    Analog Wine Library

    4.7(7 reviews)
    49.2 mi

    Analog challenges the notion that every wine bar has to be dark with electronic music blaring…read morethrough the speakers. On the contrary, it's a bright chic space adorned with a hodge podge of dmismatched chairs and tables. A collection of books lines the walls. The space is filled with soft music playing from a record player, with a modest but venerable collection of vinyl ranging from the orchestral works of Jean Sibelius to Snoop Dogg. If you know Cafeteria & Company or the Broadway Food Hall, Analog is owned and managed by the same group. If the excellence in service within those establishments was to serve as any precedent or standard for what was expected of Analog, I'm pleased to say that Analog did not disappoint. The server behind the counter was attentive and generally knowledgeable about the wines. You'll see the wines and several tasting notes along the wall. Service is quick and provided with a smile. While I would have appreciated some varietals apart from your typical cabernets and sauv blancs, the wines offered were of great quality and value. Of the ones I tried, the 2015 R. Stuart Pinot Gris Big Fire was especially nice. All in all, Analog is a great addition to downtown Urbana and serves as another viable community gathering space. As was alluded to in the beginning of this review, I walked out thinking about how nice it was to enjoy a drink while being able to see my friends in bright lighting and not having to yell over loud music. If you're looking for a relaxed and non-intimidating space to enjoy wine, whether in company or solitude, this is the place to be. PS: Please expand your hours!

    Love the little space with tons of beautiful art and great number of books to keep you occupied…read more The first time I came here, I did the Suzu's and Analog collab and it was so fun. The desserts were fresh, the wine selection was dry to sweet, and it was perfect! The second one with sushi and sake pairing was abysmal to say the least. Three dry pieces of sushi with one glass of sake. Will probably never do another collab night, and stick to getting wine.

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    PK UnKorked Wine Shop & Tasting Room

    PK UnKorked Wine Shop & Tasting Room

    4.8(4 reviews)
    31.8 mi

    This was a beacon of light in the area. Met a friend halfway from her house to mine in Pontiac for…read moresome girl time. Looking for things to do and this popped up. We decided to give it a try. It was a nice place to relax and have wine and food. There was enough parking in front and I believe some on the side. Chairs and tables and sofas were available to sit at. There was also another seating area on the side should you not want to be on the music side. Wine is available for purchase and there is a wine club if live in the area. There was music on this particular evening, acoustic rock. It was two men with guitars and you can request music via a scan code. Great idea! They were good and had a lot of songs to choose from. We went for the flight, nachos and a flatbread pizza. The flight was good as we were able to determine what glass/bottle we wanted with our food. The nachos may have been good but unfortunately they arrived cold. I assume as they were sitting waiting for the pizza. The pizza was good and hot. We had the meat pizza with the sauce. It was a little sweet for me, so maybe they were going for a bbq twist on the tomato sauce but still decent. The people at the counter were very nice and answered any questions.

    These are difficult times for many of us but especially so for small business owners so it's very…read moregood to meet them and get to shop at their stores or eat at their restaurants. They offer unique experiences that can't be matched. We stopped in Pontiac on our drive up Route 66 and walked around the beautiful courthouse on the day after Christmas, we encountered 4 people total, incredible. We almost walked by without stopping but something caught my eye so we stepped in. Beautiful, well maintained and tastefully renovated shop. Great selection of wine of all varieties and we enjoyed a nice conversation with the owner who suggested a red and white, which we bought. Highly recommended.

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    Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

    Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

    4.1(225 reviews)
    48.1 mi
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    We stopped into Sun Singer for a lunch break during a business trip, and it ended up being one of…read morethe highlights of our time in the area. It's a wonderfully unique space--part wine and spirits shop, part lively daytime dining room--with a steady flow of customers browsing bottles alongside a full bar and tables occupied by ladies who lunch and retirees enjoying a relaxed weekday afternoon. It is a surprisingly chic space for Champaign. The dining room was busy enough that there would have been a wait for a table, but we were perfectly happy at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly and welcoming, even while clearly managing a high volume of guests in what felt like a short-staffed moment. Despite that, service remained warm and attentive. We shared the traditional fondue, which was generously portioned and stayed hot for an impressively long time thanks to their setup--ideal for lingering over conversation. We both enjoyed wine pairings, and I especially loved the Winter Warmer Knob Creek cider: cozy, well-balanced, and a standout choice, particularly for anyone who appreciates Knob Creek. Sun Singer has an excellent atmosphere--social, distinctive, and effortlessly inviting. I very much look forward to returning the next time we're back in the area.

    I can't believe it's taken this long for me to write a review about my fav restaurant in CU. I…read moreabsolutely love this place, I have never had something I didn't love here but one of my new favorites are the yellow fin nachos! Omg they were so amazing, fresh and flavorful! Also our waitress was seriously nice and attentive we never needed for anything! I seriously cannot recommend this place enough!

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