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    The Chill

    4.4 (126 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THE CHILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bingo and Sauvignon Blanc--what's not to like?
    cami c.

    Came here for a bingo Carquinez Quad Squad roller derby team FUNdraiser (check us out!), so didn't have any expectations or knowledge of the establishment. I was pleasantly surprised by a beautiful bar and ample outdoor seating. The wine and beer list is extensive and reasonably priced for a wine bar. The bingo was fun--even though I didn't win a prize! (It was a fundraiser, so everyone won that goodwill feeling!) Bring your next fundraising event here! The team does all the work for you! Only drawback is they only offer a charcuterie cup for snacks. It appears they don't have a kitchen. They do allow people to bring in their own food, and there is a little place next door that will deliver the food to you after you jog over to place your order. But if you only want a glass of wine (or a beer) and conversation with friends, come on by! (Leave the kids at home--this is a bar, people! )

    Paul C.

    Always a wonderful experience with each visit. I would say we are frequents to this place given they are down the street from the house and are dog friendly. The girls that work here are great and super chill to talk to. If you are in the neighborhood it's a spot to visit and catch the game since they also serve beer.

    Sangria and mimosa with a couple of charcuterie cups.
    Jen H.

    What to do when you find yourself childless for a couple hours on a Wednesday night? Head over to The Chill of course! It is a great spot to chill at in Benicia. They are a no frill wine and beer place for the 21+ crowd. Very relaxing vibe for those that just want to have a good time. Stephanie and Lynne are great- very friendly and attentive. The people who were there that night seemed to be regulars and Lynne and Stephanie treated them like family. Because we have kids, we don't get to frequent this place but Stephanie and Lynne still extended their hospitality. There was a celebration going on during the time we went and they were so kind to give us a couple of extra charcuterie cups.

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    Jenice M.

    This little wine bar is cozy, great service & ambiance. I was meeting up with a friend and showed up super early to our reservation so I popped into The Chill and tried the Riesling and Zin. Both were delish. Sat near the window & truly enjoyed the vibes here. No frills, no fuss just "chill" as the name suggests.

    Brought in food from the Farmers Market!
    Anthony W.

    Anthony Davis is a Basketball Player not a winery dude... I definitely had a good buzz yesterday. When one of the bartenders here offered us our usual bottle of wine, I got excited. I think it's cool when a bartender knows your go to drinks. Always makes the experience more personal. It had been at least a couple months since we had last been there. All I remembered was that we liked "a Red Wine that starts with the same name as me." Now the Davis part, I have no idea how that came out. "We love this bottle of Anthony Davis." The bartender was like, "Umm..." Ugh...Perhaps I was drunk lol x_x. The point I'm trying to make is that I love this place. I always have a fun and "sometimes" memorable experience here which necessarily isn't a bad thing. The memorable part that is. Heh. The Chill has a pretty solid wine collection from a good mix of whites and reds, to a decent amount of dessert wines. Though they have mainly wines, they also serves a small amount of beer and cocktails too. I think what really makes the chill so cool is that they allow you to bring in food from anywhere. Being that yesterday was the Farmer's market, we brought in our Loaded Baked Potatoes and Lumpia. It went soooooo well with the Pinot Noir! It's just super convenient that it's right in front of the Farmers Market. Not only is the chill super chill about food, they are just super chill about life. I mean every single employee that I have interacted with over the 3.5 years of going here has always been super friendly and professional. The Chill lives up to it's name in all the right ways.

    Lisa N.

    Absolutely love coming here, actually our favorite spot in Benicia! Taryn is amazing, she is always on the move with a smile on her face, she remembers your name & what you like:) The only thing I'm not crazy about... they got rid of Guinness on tap:( Service is always fantastic here, thank you!

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    Christine S.

    Great indoor and outside options. This place was bustling with holiday cheer. There were several groups gathered on the patio with little buddy heaters provided by the business. Our group shared several bottles of wine and a few charcuterie boards. Highly recommend! They also have craft beers and cocktails. And if you like just the basic Coors light like my husband you ll be happy as well!

    Alyssa L.

    The selection of wines on the wine menu is not the greatest. I would not bring a fellow, well versed wine friend here if you are trying to give them quality options. However I do enjoy coming here for different reasons: -The bartenders are super sweet, lowkey and hospitable. No, seriously. They are the best. -Guests do enjoy the beer menu. -Great location. -Small but typically is not full/crowded. Tip: they do not have a full food menu, but they have a cheese platter (underwhelming but cute enough). I recommend coming here just to relax and chat. Not so much for the wine.

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    12 years ago

    Love this place! Best wine bar in town! The bartenders are all so friendly! The wine is great. The price is very reasonable :-)

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    LOVE Dana and Taryn, the bartenders :) nice spot to catch up with someone, cozy, wines reasonably priced.

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    10 years ago

    My favorite "go to" spot in Benicia! The owner and staff are all wonderful! I highly recommend trying this place out.

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    I love the Chill! Awesome bartenders and a great wine selection. It's THE place to be in Benicia.

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    I love the friendly atmosphere and the location. It's fun to catch up with friends over a glass of wine at The Chill

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    17 years ago

    Great selection, attentive bartenders, lovely patrons, beautiful place...The Chill is a winner!

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    We love The Chill as prefer it to any other bar in town. Always a great crowd of people and nice atmosphere.

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