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    The Wine Loft

    3.5 (167 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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

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    $15 "Margarita pizza" & nasty bucket of fries
    Daniela E.

    I hate writing bad reviews HOWEVER this experience here was absolutely terrible and needs to be shared with others. Long story short... we experience quite a bit of discrimination during our short visit here. First, we walked in and was there was a group of 4 people just hanging out at the end of the bar... one of the other customers actually said hi to us as we sat down but nothing from any of the employees. Finally, after a good almost 10 minutes of us looking at the menu (which was already located on the bar) an employee walks up to us (white male with a pink Mohawk) don't know his name because he never introduced himself. Asked us if we knew what we wanted, we had quite a few questions... is there flights? Are we able to taste wines before buying a glass or bottle? He answered annoyingly at each of our questions, even walking away as we were still speaking. Gave us 2 wines to try & then told us he forgot to check our ids, made comments that he hopes we're over 21.. and I said you are more than welcomed to check our ids now.. he stated "it's too late, but I hope you aren't kids" umm excuseeeee me?! We both are in our thirties & that's just straight disrespectful. If we hadn't ordered food (which we wished we hadn't) we would have left then. The company he had at the bar (the group of 4 people) were extremely loud, having phone calls on speaker, they left & brought a dog in which the woman was literally running around with the dog. We love dogs however... there is a time & place for it. In addition, to the loud music they had playing that kept skipping. It definitely did not give the vibe of a "wine bar", it's such a shame because the decor gives you those feels but the environment and employees do not. However... an older white couple came in... they were greeted by multiple employees, given suggestions with wine options, tastes of not only different wines but liquors they asked about and checked on. A completely different experience than what we had... So... was it because the color of our skin? The fact we were lesbians? Or the fact that we looked "young"? Either way the discrimination here was apparent and after looking at other reviews this seems to be a common occurrence here.

    Sangria
    Tracey D.

    Found this gem with nice wine options and a plus is the food, which is a nice compliment to the drinks. We made it a few minutes before 6pm so could order off of the happy hour menu! The bartender was great and offered suggestions. The other patrons appeared to be locals but I understand summer is crazy, busy. The food came out fresh and was very tasty. My friend and I lingered a long time but no one seemed to mind. I'll be back again before Memorial Day!

    Fries w/Gouda and pulled pork
    Jeff D.

    Chill, low key spot for drinks in Pier Village. They've got wine and lots of it! But you could have guessed that from the name. They also have beer, a great liquor selection, and light fare. I say light but we did order fries with gouda and pulled pork. Definitely recommend for a date night.

    Mel M.

    LONG BRANCH: a cool spot in Pier Village, The Wine Loft Pier Village features an interesting wine selection as well as cocktails and small plates! Every night is happy hour (4-8 PM) and includes 1/2 price glasses of most wines as well as other drink specials! You can't beat it! The waitstaff is awesome and has a great knowledge of the wines. There are plenty of outdoor tables where dogs are allowed and you can people and dog watch those walking by. Brie said hi to everyone (of course)!

    Wine and food with the girls
    Christine C.

    Came here during restaurant week with some of my girl friends. We were looking for a fun night out with yummy food and tasty wine and that's exactly what we got at The Wine Loft. They offered discounted prices for happy hour (check with the restaurant for specific hours bc I cannot remember). As it gets later in the evening, they offer music and a lounge type of vibe. The seating resembles that of a lounge as well (couches and low tables) and not so much your typical restaurant. I would also say the crowd is a little bit older for the most part.

    Phil H.

    This was one of our stops during the recent Yelp Winter Staycation weekend and it was a perfect spot to pre-game before the big party that evening. They had a special menu set up for us with happy hour deals on wines and food. Overall, we enjoyed the great atmosphere, nifty service, fun bartenders, tasty bar foods, and terrific wine selection. We got there right at the start of the happy hour, 4pm, and grabbed a few seats at the bar alongside a few other Yelpers who also showed up early. Good thing we did, and planted ourselves there for the almost two hours, as by 5pm the place was packed with people from our group. I think the staff here was a bit overwhelmed and was not expecting this many people, but they worked hard and did the best they could. We never left the bar area and were treated really good. They gave a nice pour on the wines. Was supposed to be samplings but seemed more like half to full glasses. The bartenders knew their stuff and offered some perfect suggestions. Also ordered some of the bar foods such as one of their pizzas, and sliders which were both pretty solid. Plenty of seating around the bar, a lounge area up front, and an upstairs loft room with tables. Very comfortable and cozy wine bar decor. Not really beachy considering where they are located, but sexy and inviting in a non-pretentious way.

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    Terrific drinks, great staff, excellent sharing plates, cool vibe. Fantastic bourbon selection and really good tequilas too.

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    Ask the Community - The Wine Loft

    Will they card you if you don't order a drink? I'm hoping to come here for my 21st birthday with my girlfriend, but she's not 21 yet.

    Yes - no one under 21 allowed to drink

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    Typically when I go down the shore, particularly, Pier Village, finding a low-key hangout spot is difficult.

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    First time at this place and it was a hit!!! The bartenders and bouncers are super nice and the…read moreambiance was laid back and social. The drinks were very good! The plus side is you can hear the concert from the stone pony. (Not to mention you have a nice view over looking the shore!) Our crew will definitely be back!

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