Very cute wine bar with a limited tapas menu. Perfect for "girl dinner". Tried the stuffed mushrooms and the charcuterie board and loved them both. Great selection of wines by the glass as well as bottles and cocktails. The service was friendly and explained the wines. Be aware there aren't that many tables but there is a small event space that looks great for parties. read more

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My friend and I stopped into The Wise Owl for a quick bite and some drinks, and we were so pleasantly surprised by how good everything was! She ordered the Malbec and raved about how smooth and rich it was, while I tried the Owlfather--absolutely delicious! Hands down one of the best cocktails. We also shared the bruschetta and stuffed mushrooms--both were packed with flavor and perfect for snacking. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Bonus: it's conveniently located near a bunch of hotels, which makes it a perfect stop if you're visiting the area and want something local without the usual chain feel. Definitely worth checking out if you're in West Chester! read more

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We were staying across the street from this place and we were looking for a wine-forward happy hour option - bingo! Reasonable pricing for everything on the menu and definitely a spot for adults, which was another nice surprise. Nice selection of old world and new world. Whites, reds. Good amount of outdoor seating. Our server was super friendly and thanked us for coming in when we noted it was our first time. Tapas selection was just that - tapas. If you want a burger, plenty of other spots in the area. If we find ourselves back in West Chester, I'd go back in a second. read more

Great local wine bar. We came for a drink and found out they have a happy hour special ... $25 for a bottle of wine . I believe it's until 6PM. Would definitely come back ... especially since it's within walking distance of where we were staying . read more

Love love love this place!! Such an amazing vibe and cool people. The food options aren't great if you are super hungry but everything else makes up for it! Great drinks and awesome people (employees and locals). read more

Delicious food for a romantic date. Food is 5 star and you won't be disappointed. You will leave astonished.

Yelp does not allow post to be removed within 8 hours. Wise owl is a good establishment.

Enjoyed a Friday evening HH visit (read I was waiting at the door when they opened) which included a great red I hadn't previously tried and a really full cheese board. The service was friendly and I would definitely return. It was very lively so if you're looking for an intimate conversation, I'd pick a different day to visit. We left before the live entertainment, but it seemed like it would be a fun band. read more

The Wise Owl - Charcuterie Board - Wine Bars Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Amazing wine bar! We just Love coming here and Eric -the owner is always so friendly and accommodating. He has made this wine bar STAND OUT! A Great wine selection and soooo many fantastic options to purchase and pour! The food is by far the best it has been in the last couple of years. Delicious, flavorful, reasonably priced, really all around fantastic! They often have live music which we love too. read more

Came in on live music night and it was amaze! Wine, food & atmosphere made sure I will return on all my trips back read more

The Wise Owl - Wine Bars Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Was headed over to Stone Creek for dinner but saw this little Bistro when I parked. Always check out a wine bar and The Owl Wine Bar is a great little spot. They have a unique and divert wine list by the glass, most of the economical variety. Menu is small Tapas Style with some featured entries. Have the bruschetta tri of which the olive tapenade is excellent! Sandwich of the day was Jerk Chicken Burger and was also excellent! All food is fresh prepared. This a great place to stop after work, stop for a tapa and wine, or as I a light business dinner. read more

I've been there twice this week while visiting town. Once with the ladies. Once with my husband. The drinks are great (Owl Fashioned is delicious). The wine selection is really good. The food is also great - nice selection. The owner is so friendly. What a gem y'all have in West Chester. read more

Great spot!such nice owners that make you feel welcome! Love the outdoor patio Try it out! read more

The Wise Owl is a small wine bar in an unassuming location. The wines and service are, however, excellent. The owner has a great selection of wines. I enjoyed the opportunity to sit outside in nice lounge chairs an enjoy a very nice Chardonnay filled by a good Pinot. The menu items pair well with wine. My choices; hummus and bruschetta were perfect for my wine selections. Overall, very good and relaxing. read more

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I like how open it is when you walk in. The community bar tables were a nice touch in the middle of the floor providing enough space in between tables. I'm no wine connoisseur, but as long as they have a Malbec, I'm good to go : ) I went in the middle of the week so it was pretty low key. Would like to go maybe during the weekend to get a better feel for a filled atmosphere some time. read more

The service here is outstanding !!!! Always a great vibe with even better people. Chef Keith holds it down in the kitchen and if your looking to have an upscale birthday party this is where you do it. read more

Good appetizers and even better wine. The service is great and the overall experience was solid. It's not cheep but I believe you get what you pay for! read more

The Wise Owl is a treat! We visited for our weekly date night and were highly impressed. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the Pasta and stuffed mushrooms. All of their food is appetizer size, so it's fun to pick a few and make a meal sampler out of it. The drinks were a hit as well. To top it off, the service was awesome! 5/5 read more

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Phenomenal wine bar. My husband and I went a few years ago and loved it. The staff were awesome. The ambience is lovely. I recommend it.

This was our first visit to this establishment. My brother and his wife was home visiting. They were staying at the hotel across the street. We had been visiting with family in Cincinnati and when we were heading back, my sister in law asked if we would join them for a drink. We haven't done much since the pandemic so we said yes. We didn't know there was a jazz band performing that night. We ordered pizzas, drinks and settled back to enjoy the vibe. They were busy so the food was slow coming out but the bbq pizza was tasty. We didn't feel crowded, didn't have to jostle for space. I don't know how big the kitchen is, that could play a factor in how the kitchen functions. read more

Love the Wise Owl! Very blues club, jazz type vibes here. Great drinks, appetizers and service! This is a go to for happy hour and date night! read more

The wise owl is such a fun environment. It's like a community bar where everyone interacts. Although it's a winery, they also have reallllly great food! I just took this picture of their stuffed mushrooms last week! I would recommend a happy hour here any week! read more

The Wise Owl - Stuffed mushrooms - Wine Bars Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

This was my first time in, and it was for some pre-dinner drinks (Jag's is nearby) and to meet my boyfriends employee and girlfriend. We arrived a bit early and were told by the most personable and kind worker to sit wherever we like and he would be by to assist us. Don't get me wrong, this is in suburbia and part of a strip-mallesque center but it could not have felt less cookie-cutter or boring. This place was so fun! They had good happy hour specials and we ordered the hummus plate. All delicious. Really what set this place apart was the service. I think we would definitely make the trip back because it was such a nice atmosphere - relaxing, friendly, and chic. Thanks Wise Owl! read more

The Wise Owl - Wine Bars Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

This review is a difficult one to write. 3 or 4 stars, gave it four for the friendly staff. On the one had the food was awesome! The service very friendly & I loved the space. However the food was super slow in coming out. I think they don't have enough help in the kitchen. I ordered a charcuterie board to start & I guess the bar tender didn't hear the order as he brought it out after I had finally received my entree after I asked where it was. He did comp it for me which was nice. For the entree I had a chicken breast stuff with havarti & jalapeño which was great, the spice was just right. It came with a side salad & asaragus. The wine choice was great too. I'd probably try again & give them the benefit of the doubt. read more

Wish I actually knew if they were good or not. Went in at 10:40 pm to get a nightcap was told to sit anywhere. A few minutes later the server came by saying he would be with us shortly.... then we saw him put on his vest and leave. We'd been sitting 10 minutes at this point with no menu or anything. Needless to say we left. Btw there was a man and woman hugged up behind the bar while Pop it like it's hot by Snoop Dog was banging on the stereo system. Don't think I'd be back considering there are so many other places to try. read more

Sad to have to do it, but I don't want to mislead people. Wise Owl has changed a lot and not for the better. The decline began with the departure of the original chef/manager and they've really never recovered. The menu options are very very limited. The standout items are gone, and the quality and quantity of the rest have declined. As others point out, for a wine bar, there are very few by-the-glass choices, and no flights. And the staff is not at all knowledgeable on the subject of wine. Example: when I asked someone to tell me about a particular wine, the best she could come up with was that it was a Spanish red. I could have told you that, too, from reading the list! I've been to a few wine bars and this one no longer makes the cut. Yes, the atmosphere is swanky (unless you happen to walk in when an awkwardly-placed "private party" is going on) but atmosphere alone doesn't do it. You're a stone's throw from Bella Vino, where you will have a genuine wine bar experience and a smaller tab. read more

Beware! DO NOT BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE. My event was verbal.. the agreement was the total amount was for 4 hours with an hour of set up. We agreed that the time would be 4p-8p. After the event the owner tried to charge us $200 extra dollars for extra time. He said the event was from 4p-7p. Why would anyone agree to a adult event for 3 hours. Anyway on top of that he added $100 gratuity that he never discussed with us. Messy business. And the electric is glitching the lights went out 2.5 hours into the event. read more

Love the food, service and ambiance! The Owners really make you feel at home and like family!!!

This is a great family owned wine bar. Even though it is a wine bar they have a nice selection of beers and bourbons. It is a casual yet classy environment with a friendly group of regulars. The small bite foods like the stuffed mushrooms are very good and pair well with a nice cab. I would say it's a little above average on cost but in my opinion it is worth it to sit in a comfortable setting with nice staff and customers. read more

Definitely do not recommend for events. Attempted to hold a corporate event in their private room with 40-50 people. Spoke with owner/manager in advance and requested two servers. Also sent in a list of food and wine for pre-order so that they could anticipate the need and have items ready when group arrived. Upon arrival, there were two bottles of wine (of six requested) and one charcuterie tray ready (of the many food items pre-ordered). No servers available for our group and it appeared only the owner/manager was working. While another staff member did eventually arrive, she never set foot in our room. In short, a small group of patrons at the bar received far more attention and service than our large group. I had to ask four times for water pitchers to be provided to the room. I had to continually ask for more of the food I pre-ordered to be brought out to our group--I was told to be patient because they had a small kitchen. (This is the reason we pre-ordered; one would think they would have prepared for it.) No one offered service in our private room at all unless I chased the owner down and asked him to come in and serve our guests. Wine glasses had to be requested multiple times before staff provided them. Our guests had to continually leave the private room and go to the bar to attempt to order drinks and more wine. Had we received adequate service, we probably would have spent at least twice our bill. As it was, our group left hungry, thirsty, and very disappointed. Will definitely not return. read more

Exceptional venue and Great place to have a Birthday party . The owner is very nice and engaging. Mixed rinks are ok depending on the bartender you get however they have an extensive wine collection to be desired. read more

They all make you feel at home. Will recommend this place to anyone looking for safe and nice place. Wish the have Bud light bottles all the time. Like this place read more

Perfect atmosphere: Casually sophisticated, elegantly unassuming. Aside from wine, they have a small full bar stocked with amazing whiskeys. The service was outstanding! My dad, my husband, and I had a great time here. We stayed for hours, chatting and noshing. The food won't be awarded Michelin stars any time soon, haha! But it was definitely delicious and properly priced. Will most definitely be back while my husband is staying in the area for work. Please give this mom and pop shop a try!! read more

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Tonight I visited the wise owl for the very first time with a friend for drinks and tapas. I have to say I was very impressed. Staff was very hard working, attentive, and didn't skip a beat - even during a pandemic with limited staffing. Furthermore, food was stellar! My friend ordered the barbecue chicken pizza which he raved about, I had the cilantro lime tacos which were extremely fresh and mouthwatering, and then we shared the stuffed mushrooms with balsamic glaze along with the chicken rolls. Both were unexpected and savory in their own right. Everyone I encountered was very friendly including the nearby guests at surrounding, socially distanced tables. It's a ten for us! Will be back soon. read more

The Wise Owl - Cilantro lime tacos - Wine Bars Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Such a great place for live music and the food was delicious, highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

Love this place! I've been here many times. They have a great wine selection and inside is super cozy. Eric was helping us last night. He was awesome- super personable and very knowledgeable. They weren't serving food, not sure if this is on going, or just that evening. Either way, Eric was super accommodating and we had a great experience. read more

We have been trying to come here forever and finally got the chance a few weekends back and had a wonderful time. The manager J.T. is super passionate and honestly I couldn't believe he himself was taking care of us on a Saturday night. As soon as we walked in he greeted us with a smile ear to ear and welcomed us. Without any hesitation my friend (who's a regular) said, "JT pick us out something awesome, you know what we like!" This is that kind of place. So we followed suit and did the same. What we got was a delicious blend of merlot and tempranillo at a reasonable price that was pleasing to both the bf and I's palate. The acoustic music was great while it lasted. The only reason for leaving off the last star, if I am going to be totally honest, I just felt like something was missing decor/ambiance wise. The space feels kind of generic. Don't get me wrong the service was absolutely fantastic, I just don't know if I could see myself driving all the way up here as a destination spot. If I were in the area however, this would be at the top of my list! Check it out, and keep an eye on their website, because they have themed wine nights and nice specials. read more

Nothing brings me greater disappointment than writing this measly 2-star review. I wanted this place to be amazing, but the fact of the matter is -- Yelp has never steered me wrong until Wise Owl. I'll start with the atmosphere. Maybe it's just my high expectations when it comes to wine bars, but this place lacked some serious character and just screamed West Chester suburbia to me. There were no cozy nooks, no fireplaces, no stone walls, no nothing. But, what it did have was crappy lighting non-conducive to photos. I guess I should've expected no different considering it's in a strip mall. Next, the service. Call me old fashioned, but when I order a bottle of wine I expect for it to be served to me -- not placed on my table unopened as if I just grabbed it off the shelf. Our server checked in on us a grand total of 3 times within a span of 3 hours, and never once refilled our water glasses. The only thing Wise Owl has going for them is the live music. We loved singing along to the cover songs of the soothing Matt Schneider, and quite honestly, that was Wise Owl's saving grace. As much as I wanted to love it, I learned my lesson and will be sticking to Hyde Park's Unwind to satisfy my wine bar cravings. read more

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Great knowledgeable staff and very friendly. Menu is tapas-like and very well done from prep to presentation. Everything we had was unique and excellent - not cheap but you wouldn't expect it to be either. Not very crowded but contains small groups very well in a couple of different areas. Small but nice outdoor area as well. Overall very very good. read more

The Wise Owl - Wine Bars Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

This is a cute date spot, or girls night out option. It has got great ambience and it is very intimate. Ths lights are down low and the seating area is very small, offering tables, a bar, as well as couches. The food and the wine is a bit overpriced but it was a fun little splurge. The folks around us seemed to be enjoying their selections and the live music was a nice touch. read more

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