Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)

Vanguard is such a gem in the neighborhood! It has great vibes, music, and (most importantly) the best staff! Isabel, Jacob, Manny, and David are fantastic. We’ve discovered so many new wines, and love bringing friends & family from out of town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great spot to spend a Saturday evening! Isabel greeted us warmly when we arrived and helped us discover a new favorite white wine. She is very knowledgeable about the wines on the menu and gave us great recommendations and even shared some trivia about the towns in France where the wines come from! We met her colleague Jacob later in the evening and he also made sure that we had a great experience…will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this wine bar on the UWS. Staff is friendly. Great small bite prepared by the chef. After work hang or a date night, this is the place to be. Be sure to get there early, it opens at 5pm. It can get packed quickly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Came for a drink and a snack before a show at Lincoln Center and had a nice time! Cool neighborhood spot. Prices were fair and it wasn’t crowded. Wine selection, especially chilled, could be a little better, but I found something to drink. Charcuterie board was pretty decent! Will be returning next time I go see a show nearby.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Love the atmosphere of this place when they leave it open air to the street in the summer. We sat at the bar and got really good wine recommendations. The food (we had cheese plate and pimiento cheese with toast) was perfectly fine but nothing to rave about.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

All aspects of our visit were excellent. The dishes pleased everyone in our party. You'll see numerous dishes available. The staff delivered efficient assistance with polite and supportive attitudes. SIMPLY EXCEPTIONAL.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I’ve been coming to this bar for years and it’s an absolute pleasure every time! The staff is super attentive and friendly. Jacob and Isabel in particular are so wonderful and excellent bartenders. Manny and David are also the best and work so hard. Pictured are some of the friends and family I’ve brought here over the years, but honestly it’s a great place to grab a seat at the bar and strike up conversation with anyone. 100/10 recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fun, friendly place to stop in.on the way to or from your main destination.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

We got lost in NYC and found this place. Great vibe loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great wine selections. We will definitely be back before our next Lincoln Center show!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

This is my first favorite wine bar in the city. Tbh tho I haven’t visited a lot. Joined a friend for a lunch date between work. Seems there is only one guy working and he is fastttttt.

Wine was easy to get. The vibes were honestly perfect. It was fun but we still easily got a seat. I just had no friction at all the entire experience

The mean and cheese board was large and perfect and every cheese just was perfect. I have no complaints and have already said I would come back if looking for an easy place to get a drink in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went here to meet with friends for drinks and snacks before a movie. Was nice and chill and love the decor inside!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing bar made all the better by its wonderful people who create a welcoming, fun, vibrant atmosphere. Isabel and Jacob work so hard to make this bar fantastic and it’s the main reason I love coming here. Thanks so much!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beats the neighboring spots. It's got great tapas, staff, and vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5