Accidentally found this place but so happy I did. Had to wait a few minutes for someone to come let me in the secret back entrance but then service was very quick and friendly. Great moody atmosphere and wine and cocktail selection was good. Had the charcuterie board which was nicely varied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Ulmer
What a great spot. There's a winery upstairs, and if you want a more intimate feel, you can head into the speakeasy located through the bookshelf on the one wall and down the stairs. I recommend making a reservation since it is not a huge spot and does get crowded. We tried 3 cocktails, and all were delicious. We had an old old-fashioned with the cherry smoke, a mango creme sorbet cocktail, and a s'more martini. Staff is friendly, seats are comfortable, and you really get the feeling of a speakeasy. We didn't try the food, but I didn't see some people with a charcuterie that looked delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
kevin nichols
fancy building in a nice location that is not taken care of, the staff is unfriendly, tv is tiny and leaning with cable box attached to back weighing one side down, remote didn't have batteries, the breakfast was removed early, all they had was plain bagels and boxed cereal, toaster didn't work, king bed was two mattresses pushed together, and this place is definitely haunted
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
pamela black
Wow!!!! We had the most exceptional experience!! We wanted to have a quiet and relaxing and romantic evening and this Speakeasy knocked it out of the park!!! We walked in the front door and were immediately met by Jim who was just so warm and wonderful!! The charcuterie board and cocktails were fantastic!! This will be a must stop when we visit the Finger Lakes.. what a GEM!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Blake
Always a home run!! Jim and Kevin are exceptional hosts and very welcoming. We can't wait for the Ithaca location to open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megha Shah
Very cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Reservation are highly recommend but we were still accommodated. Love it ...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Lamm
This is Geneva’s best kept secret! We stumbled upon the speakeasy as recommended by a local Fingerlakes winery and this was one of the highlights of our trip! The service was impeccable and all the staff were very friendly. Thanks to the incredibly polite owner Jim who took his time to steer us in the right direction for local wineries/restaurants to try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Kaufman
Such an amazing experience. Jim makes the best dirty martinis. Plus the S’mores martini down stairs is to DIE for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeb Kochakkan
What do you like?
Great ambiance? Come here Great drinks? Come here Friendly staff? Come here.
We took a quick look on Google and found this place and glad we did. We initially started out at the upstairs bar and had some great local wine. We met the owner and chatted about the area. He then invited us to the speakeasy which we were happy to do. You can't beat the vibes and decor here along with the great drinks. Staff was helpful and made us feel very welcomed. Come here if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Charlene Gonzalez
My first speakeasy that I’ve ever been to and I’m obsessed! It’s a very mysterious sophisticated underworld type environment, but also cozy and welcoming. I’m looking forward to going again when the weather gets nice!
Went to Vinifera last night for the first time, and I was so impressed. We were downtown for dinner and decided to take an impromptu walk down Linden, so we didn't have the password. Jim met us upstairs and graciously led us through the hidden door (so cool!) and downstairs to the coziest room I think I've ever seen. The exposed brick, warm lighting, comfy chairs, Persian rugs, plants, artwork, chill music, all of it created such a unique and intimate atmosphere. We each ordered a cocktail and shared some French macarons. The drinks were tasty and a generous size, and the macarons were delicious. I loved the focus on local wines and beers. Gel and Jim were attentive and friendly. I texted all my friends about it when I got home and can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caroline Seitz
We had a board game night in their event space downstairs and it was fantastic! Loved the cocktails, and the atmosphere was top tier! Service was wonderful the whole time, they were all very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
TheKTJS
If you are looking for above and beyond level service and quality, look no further. Vinifera and their staff were so incredibly accommodating for my friends and I during our board game night. I was honestly very worried I would not find a spot that would fit well for our small gathering, but this place was perfection. Their communication about our event was stellar. Always timely in their emails to me. Helpful advice for catering. Even offered charcuterie and desserts - delicious warm cookies. Not to mention the amazing cocktails. Negroni after Negroni was ordered. Oh and their seasonal cocktails were a great hit. I believe all of our guests were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed every detail they added for us. From the lighting to the curtains. Shoutout to Jim and staff! He provided seating for 10, to the extra tables for our pizza and games. And perfectly timed check-ins to see if we needed more drinks. If you are having a wedding in the area, I could see this being the perfect spot for a bachelor’s night or any sort of small to midsized event. Especially for guests that love a surprise. If I could give higher praise, I would. We will be coming back when we can.
Jim and Kevin are stellar hosts. Their knowledge is unequalled. Visiting this store and wine bar/store is a must do when traveling to the FLX.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tanner Zimmerman
Me and my girlfriend stopped in here for our first wine experience in Geneva after 4 hours of driving from PA. It was the best decision we made! The owners Jim and Kevin and their staff were the most inviting hosts. Jim welcomed us at the front area, recommended wines based on tastes (dry reds for me & sweet whites for my gf), and then took us to the speakeasy section. After drinks, Jim and Kevin took out a wine tour map and gave us personalized recommendations all over Seneca! The waiting area out front was gorgeous and the wines were perfect. The speakeasy was discreet, cozy, and beautifully decorated. The pumpkin spice (gf) and espresso (me) martinis were amazing. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Accidentally found this place but so happy I did. Had to wait a few minutes for someone to come let me in the secret back entrance but then service was very quick and friendly. Great moody atmosphere and wine and cocktail selection was good. Had the charcuterie board which was nicely varied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great spot. There's a winery upstairs, and if you want a more intimate feel, you can head into the speakeasy located through the bookshelf on the one wall and down the stairs. I recommend making a reservation since it is not a huge spot and does get crowded. We tried 3 cocktails, and all were delicious. We had an old old-fashioned with the cherry smoke, a mango creme sorbet cocktail, and a s'more martini. Staff is friendly, seats are comfortable, and you really get the feeling of a speakeasy. We didn't try the food, but I didn't see some people with a charcuterie that looked delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
fancy building in a nice location that is not taken care of, the staff is unfriendly, tv is tiny and leaning with cable box attached to back weighing one side down, remote didn't have batteries, the breakfast was removed early, all they had was plain bagels and boxed cereal, toaster didn't work, king bed was two mattresses pushed together, and this place is definitely haunted
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Wow!!!! We had the most exceptional experience!! We wanted to have a quiet and relaxing and romantic evening and this Speakeasy knocked it out of the park!!! We walked in the front door and were immediately met by Jim who was just so warm and wonderful!! The charcuterie board and cocktails were fantastic!! This will be a must stop when we visit the Finger Lakes.. what a GEM!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a home run!! Jim and Kevin are exceptional hosts and very welcoming. We can't wait for the Ithaca location to open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Reservation are highly recommend but we were still accommodated. Love it ...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is Geneva’s best kept secret! We stumbled upon the speakeasy as recommended by a local Fingerlakes winery and this was one of the highlights of our trip! The service was impeccable and all the staff were very friendly. Thanks to the incredibly polite owner Jim who took his time to steer us in the right direction for local wineries/restaurants to try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such an amazing experience. Jim makes the best dirty martinis. Plus the S’mores martini down stairs is to DIE for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What do you like?
Great ambiance? Come here
Great drinks? Come here
Friendly staff? Come here.
We took a quick look on Google and found this place and glad we did. We initially started out at the upstairs bar and had some great local wine. We met the owner and chatted about the area. He then invited us to the speakeasy which we were happy to do. You can't beat the vibes and decor here along with the great drinks. Staff was helpful and made us feel very welcomed. Come here if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My first speakeasy that I’ve ever been to and I’m obsessed! It’s a very mysterious sophisticated underworld type environment, but also cozy and welcoming. I’m looking forward to going again when the weather gets nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Slice
Restaurantji Recommends
Went to Vinifera last night for the first time, and I was so impressed. We were downtown for dinner and decided to take an impromptu walk down Linden, so we didn't have the password. Jim met us upstairs and graciously led us through the hidden door (so cool!) and downstairs to the coziest room I think I've ever seen. The exposed brick, warm lighting, comfy chairs, Persian rugs, plants, artwork, chill music, all of it created such a unique and intimate atmosphere. We each ordered a cocktail and shared some French macarons. The drinks were tasty and a generous size, and the macarons were delicious. I loved the focus on local wines and beers. Gel and Jim were attentive and friendly. I texted all my friends about it when I got home and can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a board game night in their event space downstairs and it was fantastic! Loved the cocktails, and the atmosphere was top tier! Service was wonderful the whole time, they were all very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
If you are looking for above and beyond level service and quality, look no further. Vinifera and their staff were so incredibly accommodating for my friends and I during our board game night. I was honestly very worried I would not find a spot that would fit well for our small gathering, but this place was perfection. Their communication about our event was stellar. Always timely in their emails to me. Helpful advice for catering. Even offered charcuterie and desserts - delicious warm cookies. Not to mention the amazing cocktails. Negroni after Negroni was ordered. Oh and their seasonal cocktails were a great hit. I believe all of our guests were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed every detail they added for us. From the lighting to the curtains. Shoutout to Jim and staff! He provided seating for 10, to the extra tables for our pizza and games. And perfectly timed check-ins to see if we needed more drinks. If you are having a wedding in the area, I could see this being the perfect spot for a bachelor’s night or any sort of small to midsized event. Especially for guests that love a surprise. If I could give higher praise, I would. We will be coming back when we can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Slice, 2020 Riesling, 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Jim and Kevin are stellar hosts. Their knowledge is unequalled. Visiting this store and wine bar/store is a must do when traveling to the FLX.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Me and my girlfriend stopped in here for our first wine experience in Geneva after 4 hours of driving from PA. It was the best decision we made! The owners Jim and Kevin and their staff were the most inviting hosts. Jim welcomed us at the front area, recommended wines based on tastes (dry reds for me & sweet whites for my gf), and then took us to the speakeasy section. After drinks, Jim and Kevin took out a wine tour map and gave us personalized recommendations all over Seneca! The waiting area out front was gorgeous and the wines were perfect. The speakeasy was discreet, cozy, and beautifully decorated. The pumpkin spice (gf) and espresso (me) martinis were amazing. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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