This place completely changed how I view PA wines! Phil, the amazing sommelier there, is fantastic…read moreand totally made the experience. I've always been a strict dry wine drinker, but Phil's coaching actually taught me to love wines that are a little sweeter. I still prefer dry overall, but now I can genuinely appreciate a bit of sweetness mixed into my rotation.

Such a gem!!! This spot is hidden in the middle of downtown Lancaster and it's so great! 5$ for a…read moreglass of wine or for a tasting of several of the wines there- unbeatable pricing!! The place is super casual and nonchalant. They also sell bottles to take home. I will definitely be coming back often!! Just as an FYI- There is very limited seating.

This was a very different thing than I expected. I'm giving it 5 stars for what it is (rather than…read morewhat I was expecting). 1) Their wine is all from Northern California. If you're thinking you'll be trying PA wines, that is not the case. If you're wanting a change from PA wines, this is a great opportunity! 2) This is a wine tasting place in a strip mall. From the outside it's extremely unassuming... but it's well labeled, so you can be confident you're in the right place. The inside looks as you'd like: spacious, clean, room to relax. As I was sitting inside, casually doing a tasting, I completely forgot we were in a strip mall. Well-done! An added bonus of the location: there are a LOT of good food choices nearby! The prices. Yowza! I did like some of the wines, but not enough to pay for the bottle (~$40). But I enjoyed a tasting ($10 for 4 tastings) and also ordered an extra glass of wine. They have 2 fixed tasting menus to choose from. I asked to switch out one of the wines for a different one, and that wasn't a problem at all. The customer service was nice. The woman was friendly and attentive, and not obtrusive or pushy. She was there when I wanted her, but was also content to let me sit, relax, and enjoy the wine. I love the ambience. There are a lot of tables and chairs, placed nicely around so you can enjoy your own space or have a nice drink with friends without being on top of each other. A wine bar of sorts. It is nicely decorated - feels warm and welcoming.

Really, this place is just weird. We've been here 4 times now, all with local flavor deals. The…read moreambiance is nice. It's in a strip mall, but is quite large and nice inside with artwork and wine themed displays. It just seems like they are incredibly overwhelmed when we come in. I don't know if they need more staff or what. I'm going to focus more on the most recent visit. I called to make reservations (you are supposed to) and the woman who was working seemed shocked that I wanted to make same day reservations. However, she agreed. We went in and there was some sort of loud group in one of the rooms. At first she seemed very attentive to us. However, the amount of wine poured for the tastings this time was so small and that was shocking. When you get the local flavor deal, apparently you are supposed to get bigger pours (this is what she ended up telling us and what we've been told before) You also get goat cheese, crackers, etc. which are quite nice. Also, really, their wine isn't great. It's more for the experience it took us this many times to really realize it. Anyways, after the first second tasting, our server vanished for about 20ish minutes. She finally came back to give us our 3rd tasting (you get 4) and that was it for at least another 20ish minutes. All in all we spent about an hour and a half and that was because of all the wait times. Another couple came in and sat at the bar who didn't have the deal; it was obvious they were worth the attention more than us local flavor people. I really advise them to stop doing this deal. They get overwhelmed easily and I ended up feeling like I was hounding them to serve us. I wanted a glass of wine (an actual glass at the end) and my wife had to go up to the woman to ask for one for me. It was over 13.00. Not worth it... I'd rather go get a nice cocktail some place for that price. Inevitably, The local flavor deal is not even that great of a deal, particularly when you feel like you are being put on the back burner in favor of other customers. We won't be going back.

First visit to try out their wines. Very pleasant surroundings and really unique tasting room…read morethat's in house that's been converted. Feels very homey. Service was friendly and I think overall the prices here are reasonable. Was not big on their whites - they were a bit to austere for our taste. The grunier vetliner holds promise but it's missing some of that wonderful pepper spicy note that you typically get. On the red side, they're entry-level wine, which is Redbone was actually our favorite kind of a pizza style light red. I also thought the title, which is there biggest red was pretty decent and they had a new release which I didn't catch the name of but tasted, and it was a Good one as well. Knocked on some cheese and bread with a music in the background and a beautiful deck. A worthwhile destination on a beautiful Saturday

Lovely ambience Great wine…read moreGood customer service Good music Friendly and knowledgeable owner

A Concrete Rose Bookbar is the first black woman-owned bookstore, micro-winery and intimate…read moreperformance venue located in Lancaster, PA. Owners Evita and Solise have created a space that shows appreciation to the culture, while celebrating the stories of people of African diaspora through literature and art. For those who are reading this and are from the DMV area think of Busboy & Poets but with a little twist. So what's the twist you ask? They offer beer and wine through a self-serve tap system. Meaning you receive a wristband that allows you to help yourself to a variety of local beers and wine. Each is charged by the ounce and is charged to your tab at the end of your visit. An added bonus is two of the wines that were available were made in-house; the Concord Jungle and Mizz Education. We enjoyed the Mizz Education which is a sweet and refreshing Moscato so much we ended up taking two bottles home with us. Let me just say this, I've been to my fair share of restaurants for brunch and the food at Concrete Rose hands down is the top 5 best food I've ever had. We tried a variety of options which include the Salmon Avocado Toast, Soul of the Sea and Chicken wings with concord bbq sauce. All were seasoned, cooked and plated to perfection. Whew Lord just thinking about those crab cakes with herbed garlic butter and remoulade sauce has me thinking about taking a road trip to get some more. Ambiance, food and service are all top tier at A Concrete Rose. Do yourself a favor and check them out. There's so much there for you to see and try! I can promise you one thing, you won't be disappointed. Evita and Solise you've outdone yourselves on this one! So proud of what you both have accomplished. Keep shining ladies, the world needs your light!

The atmosphere was on point. The customer service was great! The food...amazing. I had the…read morechicken and cornbread waffles and I have been to numerous places that served a similar dish, but nothing compared to A Concrete Rose's version. This is a true gem and it should be celebrated and frequented more often. I grew up in Southeast Lancaster and was raised on Pershing Ave! You have my full support and I wish you nothing but the best.

We stopped here on a food tour we were on were we sampled two oils and two vinegars. We have never…read moresampled olive oil and vinegar like this before so it was a memorable experience. After the tour was over my husband I came back to buy some to take home. The lady who helped us was super nice and recommended and let us taste several oils and vinegars. In the end we ended up getting 2 oils and 2 vinegars and two jams. We got one bottle of vinegar for free and since the small bottle was out we got a large one for free. Also since we were on the tour we got a discount. Wonderful experience. We definitely recommend this place.

You don't have to be a chef to appreciate this place. In fact, if you're not, this place may make…read moreyou feel like you are. Or perhaps inspire you to be! I've been to a few oil tasting rooms and this one is my absolute favorite to date! Hubs and I had such a ball tasting all of the different oils from balsamic...dark, white, fruit flavored. Olive oils...infused, and our favorite, truffle oil! Each oil is labeled with pairing suggestions, what is compliments, and even recipes! Some of the oils were much more unique than I've seen before! A huge variety! There's a ton of nifty salts and rubs, pastas, even olive oil bath goods and delicious smelling soaps I had to pick up also! They had the cutest seasonal display for grilling accompaniments in summer. I can safely assume that table in the back changes themes with the time of year so look forward to somethings back there to get you in the mood of the season! Prices were very comparable to what I'm used to paying in a specialty store. The staff was so incredibly helpful and they even gift wrap!! Such a great place to create or pick up a pre-made gift basket for that certain someone who enjoys cooking. I have been known to throw together an oil olive, fun pasta, a salt, some fresh bread, a nice bottle of wine, a cook book and/or apron for a cozy, winter holiday gift. This place would be a perfect spot to do so! My mom loved her seasonal summer fruit oils set I picked up here which can be used for shrimp and fish marinades, salad dressings or even in pound cakes instead of regular canola oil! How genius?! Top with some whipped cream and fresh fruit! The fab staff told me about that one! I personally loved my Vermont maple balsamic and olive oil soaps. My girls loved the zebra pasta! A great, super fun stop!

Lisa was a knowledgeable and kind instructor who made her classes fun. I highly recommend signing…read moreup with Premier Wine Academy if you are considering it.

It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of Lisa's wine class. I loved her passion for wine…read more Lisa did an amazing job of encouraging those who knew some about wine while at the same time welcoming those who were new to wine with great kindness and education. I absolutely loved the time we shared with friends, learning about wine and smelling the different tasting notes in fun ways. Lisa is very creative and the experience was incredible.

Excellent!! Great stay, very nice, clean and comfortable. Wish we would've found it sooner. Stayed…read morein dump chain hotel previous night for more than what it cost to stay here! Do not waste your hard earned money staying in some crappy chain hotel. Good breakfast with made to order omelets, beautiful room with nice furniture, real wood and granite, not garbage like other places.

We have stayed at this hotel three times and have had a wonderful experience each time. We love…read morethat they have an adults-only wing. The view from the rooms is of an actual Amish farm. We loved the beauty of this scene and watching them work their fields. The room itself is well appointed with a lovely shower that is large enough for two, plus a wonderful tub with a television to watch. There is a sofa and a reclining chair in the room as well as a desk and rolling desk chair, meaning there are plenty of options for relaxing in this spacious room. We loved the wet bar that is included in the room as well and the large windows. They offer a free breakfast that includes several options including made to order eggs. When in the area we always go out of our way to stay here.