The Cellar: A Wine Library

Had the best time here with my wife. The ambiance can’t be beat!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great wine speakeasy
Wine menu is incredible. This was going to be our only stop but we were told about a speakeasy own by same owner. Must go to find next speakeasy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super dope, very wine drizzy.

Beautiful atmosphere, lots of books to read and magazines and small table top games. Perfect for couples and double dates. An amazing selection of wine, the pizza crust was perfectly fluffy almost like cake which was divine, the service was great and the teams was very kind. They gave us a special birthday treat which was a great surprise. Overall an amazing experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a terrific time at this bar. It's a bit hard to find. Go to the back of a not great office building. Then down to the basement. Then to a door that seems to have no handle. And then, surprise, a large homey lounge with books and bottles everywhere. Piano music is playing just enough to be nice but low enough for conversation. You feel like hanging out with your friends and a glass of wine. The choices are extensive so long as you want wine. Lots of choices you won't see on other menus. A lot of people ordered food. It looked good but we only had a creme brulee. It was like you'd expect at a nice but not elite restaurant. I've left the service until last. It stood out. Attentive but not intrusive. Knowledgeable but not intimidating. Friendly but also professional. I wish this bar wasn't 100 miles away from my home.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

My friend and I went here for a glass of wine and a snack. The waitress was not very friendly. We ordered and she brought it and never came back to our table. She never checked on us at all for over an hour. We ended up telling the hostess so we could pay. The wine wasn’t great. It was kitschy and cute but felt gimmicky like you’re in Disneyland. Probably wouldn’t go back.

Absolutely one of the top 3 must experience bars in socal.

Step Into the Secret World of Wine at The Cellar – Pasadena’s Hidden Gem

Tucked away beneath the charming streets of Old Pasadena lies The Cellar: A Wine Library — a place where wine meets wonder, and every visit feels like unlocking a secret. Behind an unmarked door and down a quiet staircase, you’ll find yourself transported to a cozy, speakeasy-style sanctuary lined with bottles that tell stories from every corner of the globe.

This isn’t just a wine shop. It’s a curated library of vintages, varietals, and rare finds waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or just wine-curious, The Cellar offers something special for every palate — with passionate staff ready to guide you through your next favorite bottle.

The ambiance? Think warm wood, low lighting, and the hush of a well-kept secret. Perfect for date nights, wine tastings, or a solo sip surrounded by quiet charm.

Looking for an experience that’s off the beaten path? Follow the whispers, find the door, and step into The Cellar. Because the best places aren’t always in plain sight.

This has been all over social media for a while but I have only just made it there. It was well worth the wait! Cellar is a very cool location underneath some of the stores and bars on Colorado. To get in, you have to wander through a few corridors, go down in an art deco lift (very cool) and scramble through a door which looks hidden behind barrels. The staff on the way through are all super helpful and make you feel like a VIP. The room itself is beautifully laid out and designed, with velvet chairs, Chesterfield sofas and wine lining the walls. I felt like I had been transported to another era and another country entirely. The wine menu is exemplary. They have a really wide range of wines to fit any budget or occasion, but not so wide as to seem as if they've not made careful decisions. I feel like you could come for a quiet read with your partner to sit port, or for a group celebration to share bottles of fizz, and it would manage to cater to you perfectly. I tried their tawny port and it was delicious- I will be coming back there for that alone. My friend wanted something non-alcoholic and the staff were so obliging. They muddled some fruit for her and added lemonade and soda water at the table to make the ratio perfect for her. It was a real step above the rest in terms of service. I will be back!

Definitely a hidden gem, ambiance was just amazing, I didn’t feel rushed, food was made to perfection and did not disappoint in taste. Service was extremely hospitable-

Beautiful but expensive

Went on Valentine’s Day and had the most incredible experience, largely due to our waiter, Brian! He was so kind, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable when it came to the wine. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great and the prices aren’t terrible all things considered. But, truly, Brian made our night and he deserves absolutely everything.

Great place
Love it

Had a great experience there with my friends our waiter Razmik recommended us good wines which were amazing thanks to him.

It's a cool place. I like their decor