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    The Wellesbourne

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    THE WELLESBOURNE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Valerie G.

    Oh wow! Such a cool layout. Every inch is almost perfect. I wanted to sit at every table- every couch. Drinks were great! Would love to try their menu, but we just came from a restaurant, and wanted an adult beverage. Good customer service. I'd love to come back

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    Joshua M.

    One of the coolest damn bars I've ever been in. I'm not a big drinker, but if I lived near this bar, I'd probably drink every day. I can't wait to come back when they have live music, which apparently is Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The bartender was amazing, and he made me a pear martini with some egg white. It was delicious.

    The best Shirley Temple
    Michelle Z.

    I came here late Saturday night, just to hangout with my classmates from my reunion. It was dark and loungy feeling, I liked it a lot. I had enough to drink earlier so I wanted to slow it down with a Shirley temple and hot damn! That was the best Shirley temple I have ever had. I think they make the cherry syrup from scratch. I think if a non alcoholic drink tasted sooooo good, I'm sure the other drinks and food should be tasty as well.

    Marc N.

    The drinks were decent and the ambiance was honestly amazing. Cozy fireplace, books, lighting, colors--it's one of the cutest bar setups I've seen. The downside is the service. It took forever to get seated despite open space, and even longer to get served. Donuts came out raw, the ice cream came out melted because it had been microwaved, and to top it off we were double charged when checking out. There was chaos in the kitchen that night. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt since friends have had better experiences here. Service: Slow, disorganized, and had billing issues Food: Drinks were fine, donuts raw, straight up microwaved ice cream Ambiance: Exceptionally charming with a cozy library vibe 6/10 - Cute space with decent drinks but major service and food issues

    I went to The Wellesbourne last night and I'm still thinking about it... such a vibe From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was everything. It's the perfect mix of a classy cocktail bar and a fun, lively spot with great music. Ava, who was both our host and server, was absolutely amazing. She made us feel so welcome right away and checked on us throughout the night without ever being overbearing. You can tell she really cares about creating a great experience. The drinks were on point, beautifully made and delicious, and the whole energy of the place just made you want to stay all night. If you're looking for a place with great cocktails, good music, and top tier service, this is it. I'll definitely be back

    A custom gin drink
    Betsy B.

    As always, great customer service from Jesse and delicious drinks as well. Super chill vibes!

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    Joy C.

    There is barely any alcohol in these drinks? Like what am I paying $20-$30 for They don't check ID's until you order which I thought was interesting compared to other bars

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    Isaac A.

    Went here for a guy's night out around Christmas time on Sunday night. We were seated pretty quickly. Dim lighting, fun vibes. Got a $33 drink that wasn't bad but definitely overpriced. Also got some fries and pretzel to share that were pretty good but nothing to write home about. It's a fun spot to hang out and would recommend checking it out

    Will X.

    Wellesbourne is a classy, charming bar where you can find delicious drinks, posh seats, and occasional live music. There is essential three sections - one with lounge seating and a fireplace, one with tables for food, and one with more high tops or a huge couch. Drinks are about $18-20 or $15 during happy hour that ends at 7. Bartenders are nice and vibe is immaculate. Street parking is available starting at 7 so will have to walk a bit if you're trying to make happy hour!

    Jennifer U.

    Love this place! Drinks are amazing and service is fantastic. Dee helped us so much on choosing drinks that are kosher friendly :) Highly recommended.

    Loved the fire place
    Praynka T.

    So so happy we stopped by this spot, I haven't been here in over five years and was so happy to see that it's still there and looking better than ever. The entire place was so cozy and warm and felt great for the holidays. They had a pianist playing, and the service was nice and quick. I wish the spot was closer to us I would definitely be there more often. We didn't grab food this time, but other guests were eating and everything looked great.

    A friend and I went and sat on the left side, with the fireplace which, is what we wanted and it was very nice and comfy. The middle section was freezing cold because the door was open to the outside all night - thank heaven we didn't sit there which when we thought we originally would. The entrance is covered with heavy drape but it still did nothing to ward off the chill on a 50° night. Our server took or drink order without rushing us and it was served and pretty decent time & drinks were tasty. Problems came with food order. We ordered the edamame or what we thought was edamame. We intended to eat dinner also. After 25 - 30 minutes we still did not have it. Asked about it again at 35 minutes and the server said the chef had to "plate it". That took another 15 minutes. The photo was what we got. Apparently it's an edamame Hummus and supposed to come with assorted raw vegetables. The menu is not clear on that in our minds. We also wondered why it took 45 minutes to plate raw carrots and raw celery which were the only vegetables it came with. THis was very disappointing- they offered to take 25% off, and eventually removed it from the bill. The rest of the food was good and the service was decent from the two gals working there. However, do not expect a printed bill or a printed itemized receipt - their system does not allow for it so you can't check your bill. (Keep track). I recommend for the drinks, ambience, in the fireplace & the excellent light jazz music provided by piano and guitar which was never too loud.

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    Thank you, Michelle!

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    Anthony makes a mean old fashioned. He works Mondays. As a bartender, I appreciate his attention to detail.

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    Thank you! We are glad to hear that! Mondays are in good hands.

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    Kid friendly or is this solely a bar? Or kid friendly at certain hours?

    It's a bar restaurant, and all ages are welcome.

    Do they still have foosball and shuffleboard tables?

    Nope

    Are reservations required for a party of 5-6?

    No but if you’re coming after 7:30 I would make one with us because we tend to fill up you can call the reservation line at 310-474-0102 to make one

    Do they still have a pool table?

    No sorry not at this time

    Will there be jazz on Valentine's day?

    Music returns to The Wellesbourne May 8th with the same band that was doing Jazz night.

    Is there a DJ/good music on Saturday night?

    Yes

    Are they open on Monday? In the past they use to be closed on Mondays. Thanks!

    Yep. They're open on Mondays.

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