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    Vesper Books & Wine

    4.7 (15 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Arturo F.

    Awesome addition to the Detroit wine scene. All low-intervention/natural wines but with plenty of options that taste like great, textbook examples of their region & style. You can also go real funky if you'd like! Lots of cool producers that aren't typically found on wine lists around here. The limited snack menu hits the spot -- I don't know what's in that bread, but it's addictive. Vibe is chill and relaxed. Owners and staff are super friendly and helpful. You'll definitely wanna hang and buy too many coffee table books.

    Lisa W.

    The juxtaposition of Vesper versus location is wild. Well, I take that back. Core City, as it is now called, is heavily gentrified. "Core City" on par with Brush Park in that regard with not a native Detroiter in sight. This is important to note because those of us born and raised here, and also love wine, need to be aware that *we* are not the majority demographic for this location. If you are more comfortable with a diverse clientele, might I recommend Brix, Rosa's or Motor City wine. That being said, the interior is cute, casual and inviting. Service was fine. Staff were knowledgeable. When I went, Friday during happy hour, it was a steady stream of people in and out but it never felt crowded. The food selection is snacks of bread, cheese, olives... Maybe sandwiches?? The wine selection is more obscure than I am accustomed too. But it's also nice to try wines (and beers) outside of the norm. I believe most are Michigan based. Which is nice.

    Rachel A.

    such a cute spot!! wanted to unwind after dinner and found vesper, they have an extensive menu with lots of different wine options and nonalcoholic options as well:) the vibe is cozy and was not feeling crowded at all! the music was also 10/10 and had a nice book selection! would come here again for a chill night :)

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    Grace Q.

    VESPER BOOKS & WINE: A HAIKU Inclusive color cave Wine, books, art, plants, bread, squiggles Evening of giggles *non-alcoholic options

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    Jerome A.

    I know nothing about wine. Or books. But this place is pretty cool and you can sit inside an old bank vault. Oh and they got snacks.

    Lisa W.

    Very cool cute place and love the cookbooks !! Came in with a few friends over The Weekend! They have some really great wine selections and some minor snacks. We got the cheese board and ham board. I think the only thing I would have preferred to see on the cheese board would be some honey or some type of preserve. They have some great tasting bread and crackers. Just needed a little something sweet for the palate with all the flavors going on. Would love to come back.

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