The staff is great and the wines are good. I wish they had wine more options. Love this space!
Lisa S.
Amazing!!!!!everything was so delicious and will be back when we are back to visit!! Also the one star long review is from a troll so just disregard that!
Kristella P.
Cool spot with really excellent wine options. Very cheery atmosphere. Down one star because the night we went they seemed understaffed. The bartender said too busy to make a cheese board.
L. B.
It seems like there is a scarcity of wine bars in L.A., in general. Thus, we were thrilled to unexpectedly find Offhand. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, and the service was friendly. We enjoyed our wine and beer choices while sitting in the chill outdoor seating area. We only wish they had more vegetarian options on the menu. We didn't order food because of that reason. We would also be interested in trying wine flights. Great place, and we want to come back for their coffee.
Dani L.
First and foremost, the level to which you enjoy this place is completely dependent on which one of the people behind the bar is serving you. That being said, Justin (I think that is his name!!) is fantastic. He's conversational, pours generously, and explains the wines fabulously. The other bartenders aren't bad they're just a lot more curt which feels like a let down coming off that energy. It can also be hard to flag someone down and I think cuz of the way the place was built something about the acoustics makes it so it can get incredibly loud. I do want to take a sec and mention their food pop ups which are always a treat and I think they announce them on their insta. Trash burgers especially was delicious and handing out free cookies like how can you not love that! Oh and they have one of my favorites wines, the Riesling from Union Sacre, on tap and I can usually only get it in Paso Robles so yay for that!! Overall I have really liked my experiences here every time I've been, which is 4 or 5 times now, and I'm always excited to have an excuse to return.
Lucia L.
Finally checked out one of the newest wine bars in West LA - @offhandwinebar , which offers carefully curated wines and wine-based cocktails by @westsidewinos ! While I loved the quality of the wine flight I tried, I have to WINE about the concept. While most wine bars offer a quiet, relaxing ambiance, @offhandwinebar is advertised as a mellow party with a DJ, which is baffling for me considering the space constraints in the indoor and outdoor seating areas. I'm not sure if the crowd was just extra rowdy that evening, but it felt like a sports bar with the LA Rams game playing, people crowding around on the inside by the walls/bar, chatting loudly and waiting around for other customers to buy them drinks like they were at a club. We had to chase down servers constantly to get missing dishes and drinks from our order, wait ONE hour just to order food because they ran out of numbers and the chef was overwhelmed with orders, and find tables and seats for ourselves. The amount of people jammed in there was completely overwhelming for me and some of the other patrons (who were clearly uncomfortable and left as quickly as possible), and my partner and I had to literally yell to even hear each other from 6 inches away. It definitely was not a pleasant experience (especially when someone rudely cut me in the bar line that I waited ten minutes in), and I felt really bad for the understaffed servers and employees running around trying their best to fulfill orders. I hope they do a bit of crowd control (because it really is a fire, safety and accessibility hazard with people overcrowding the walkways without spots to sit in) and consider starting a waitlist to better accommodate and provide a better experience for their customers.
Tonni W.
I was disappointed when the old local wine bar closed so I was excited when this opened and it does not disappoint. The staff is friendly, the wines are good. Parking is a challenge but not horrible. I will be back!
Steve V.
Big fan of the Offhand's daytime persona, the Please Enjoy coffee bar, so when Brandoni Pepperoni had a nighttime pop up it seemed like a no brainer to ditch the bean for the grape. The vibe, as always, is very relaxed and unpretentious. The service was very accommodating as they concocted a virgin mule for my 20 year old son. Our server was also more than happy to recommend a good local red that nicely complemented our pie from Brandoni. All told, the Offhand/Please Enjoy continues to be a very welcome addition to SM's east side. It's a great spot to do some well deserved unwinding.
Stopped by here on a night that they were hosting a pop up (The Serrano Experience). No parking lot but street parking wasn't an issue for us. They have a cute little patio and a nice clean inside. Cute vibe. Staff was friendly, and the wine selection was decent. I would love to see a bit more of a varied section, but I enjoyed the glass of orange wine I had. Prices were pretty standard LA-steep, about $14 for a glass of wine. I wouldn't be in a rush to return for the wine alone, but it was a nice time.
Veronique Roblin
Such a gem. This little corner joint has brought a coolness and goodness to our friendly neighborhood. We love it !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Walker Jr
Slick spot. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the multiple sips. Wait staff was on
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth F.
Fun and chill staff. Atmosphere is so vibey and fun when they have events with DJs on weekends. Love that they've made natural wine an accessible vibe to all in the casual space that serves as a coffeeshop by day!
Natalie H.
Exactly what this neighborhood needed! Great atmosphere and reasonable prices for a nice selection of wine and cocktails.
Cute spot with good natural wines
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff is great and the wines are good. I wish they had wine more options. Love this space!
Amazing!!!!!everything was so delicious and will be back when we are back to visit!! Also the one star long review is from a troll so just disregard that!
Cool spot with really excellent wine options. Very cheery atmosphere. Down one star because the night we went they seemed understaffed. The bartender said too busy to make a cheese board.
It seems like there is a scarcity of wine bars in L.A., in general. Thus, we were thrilled to unexpectedly find Offhand. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, and the service was friendly. We enjoyed our wine and beer choices while sitting in the chill outdoor seating area. We only wish they had more vegetarian options on the menu. We didn't order food because of that reason. We would also be interested in trying wine flights. Great place, and we want to come back for their coffee.
First and foremost, the level to which you enjoy this place is completely dependent on which one of the people behind the bar is serving you. That being said, Justin (I think that is his name!!) is fantastic. He's conversational, pours generously, and explains the wines fabulously. The other bartenders aren't bad they're just a lot more curt which feels like a let down coming off that energy. It can also be hard to flag someone down and I think cuz of the way the place was built something about the acoustics makes it so it can get incredibly loud. I do want to take a sec and mention their food pop ups which are always a treat and I think they announce them on their insta. Trash burgers especially was delicious and handing out free cookies like how can you not love that! Oh and they have one of my favorites wines, the Riesling from Union Sacre, on tap and I can usually only get it in Paso Robles so yay for that!! Overall I have really liked my experiences here every time I've been, which is 4 or 5 times now, and I'm always excited to have an excuse to return.
Finally checked out one of the newest wine bars in West LA - @offhandwinebar , which offers carefully curated wines and wine-based cocktails by @westsidewinos ! While I loved the quality of the wine flight I tried, I have to WINE about the concept. While most wine bars offer a quiet, relaxing ambiance, @offhandwinebar is advertised as a mellow party with a DJ, which is baffling for me considering the space constraints in the indoor and outdoor seating areas. I'm not sure if the crowd was just extra rowdy that evening, but it felt like a sports bar with the LA Rams game playing, people crowding around on the inside by the walls/bar, chatting loudly and waiting around for other customers to buy them drinks like they were at a club. We had to chase down servers constantly to get missing dishes and drinks from our order, wait ONE hour just to order food because they ran out of numbers and the chef was overwhelmed with orders, and find tables and seats for ourselves. The amount of people jammed in there was completely overwhelming for me and some of the other patrons (who were clearly uncomfortable and left as quickly as possible), and my partner and I had to literally yell to even hear each other from 6 inches away. It definitely was not a pleasant experience (especially when someone rudely cut me in the bar line that I waited ten minutes in), and I felt really bad for the understaffed servers and employees running around trying their best to fulfill orders. I hope they do a bit of crowd control (because it really is a fire, safety and accessibility hazard with people overcrowding the walkways without spots to sit in) and consider starting a waitlist to better accommodate and provide a better experience for their customers.
I was disappointed when the old local wine bar closed so I was excited when this opened and it does not disappoint. The staff is friendly, the wines are good. Parking is a challenge but not horrible. I will be back!
Big fan of the Offhand's daytime persona, the Please Enjoy coffee bar, so when Brandoni Pepperoni had a nighttime pop up it seemed like a no brainer to ditch the bean for the grape. The vibe, as always, is very relaxed and unpretentious. The service was very accommodating as they concocted a virgin mule for my 20 year old son. Our server was also more than happy to recommend a good local red that nicely complemented our pie from Brandoni. All told, the Offhand/Please Enjoy continues to be a very welcome addition to SM's east side. It's a great spot to do some well deserved unwinding.
Loved the DJ on Friday night. Such a vibe !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
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Stopped by here on a night that they were hosting a pop up (The Serrano Experience). No parking lot but street parking wasn't an issue for us. They have a cute little patio and a nice clean inside. Cute vibe. Staff was friendly, and the wine selection was decent. I would love to see a bit more of a varied section, but I enjoyed the glass of orange wine I had. Prices were pretty standard LA-steep, about $14 for a glass of wine. I wouldn't be in a rush to return for the wine alone, but it was a nice time.
Such a gem. This little corner joint has brought a coolness and goodness to our friendly neighborhood. We love it !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Slick spot. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the multiple sips. Wait staff was on
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun and chill staff. Atmosphere is so vibey and fun when they have events with DJs on weekends. Love that they've made natural wine an accessible vibe to all in the casual space that serves as a coffeeshop by day!
Exactly what this neighborhood needed! Great atmosphere and reasonable prices for a nice selection of wine and cocktails.