Bowery Wine Company

212-614-0800

13 E 1st St New York, NY 10003

www.bowerywineco.com

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In a sign of the gentrifying times, Bowery winos give way to an upscale wine bar.

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Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Lounges, Wine Bars, Wine Stores

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After Work, Outdoor Seating, Bar Menu

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Mon-Thu 5pm-1am Fri 5pm-2am Sat 11:30am-2am Sun 11:30am-1am

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The Bowery Wine Company is reviving the more exciting history of New York City's Bowery area. With a comfortable lounge vibe, an international wine list outdoor seating and a full bar, this lounge's atmosphere and menu will add to you having the ultimate New York City nightlife experience. Enjoy the delicious selection of white wines which includes Chardonnnay, Viu Manent Sauvignon Blanc, Zonin Insolia and more. If you prefer red wine, delight your taste buds with such wine selections as Cabernet, Merlot, Terrazas Malbec, Boroli Barolo and more. Compliment your exquisite wine taste with a Hummus with Pita appetizer, followed by a Arugula Salad with Prosciutto or our mouth watering thin crust pizza. With a simple yet deliciously fresh menu, you can excite your sweet tooth with their dessert selection. Come to the Bowery Wine Company today, where the new Bowery Begins.

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In Short
As bums are displaced for million-dollar condos, the Bowery's new denizens demand fancy-pants bars like this high-ceilinged 55-seat lounge from Lenny Linar and Chris Sileo (The Plaza's onetime beverage director). Befitting the oenophile theme, framed pictures of corkscrews decorate the walls, while lush leather banquettes and a long, lacquered bar attract a polished clientele that sips international wines at the shockingly affordable price of $6 and up. Equally surprising is the presence of a jukebox, which pumps out the Beatles and Elvis alike.

Hits: Despite the fancy digs, inexpensive wine and sangrias are served along with a tasty roster of finger foods and desserts worthy of a multi-starred restaurant.

Misses: If you're allergic to yuppies and foreign tourists, try another wine bar; the surrounding luxury condos feed this high-end haunt with a high-rolling clientele.

Key Points

  • Amazing Wine List in NYC
  • Lounge Atmosphere in NYC
  • Outdoor Seating in NYC

The Inside Scoop

  1. Fun Fact - Don't be surprised if Bruce Willis makes an appearance: The "Die Hard" star is a co-owner.
  2. Outdoor Seating - When the sun's shining, skip the bar for some people-watching on the outdoor patio.
  3. Food Served - Nosh on goat-cheese-topped bruschetta, paninis with prosciutto and pecorino or an Oreo tartufo, in which the cookie is encased in gelato, then rolled in crushed Oreos.

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Ratings_icons My new favorite wine bar!

kramermwk

I love wine, and during a recent trip to NYC, friends suggested that I visit the Bowery Wine Company. It was an amazing experience, start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The bar has an upscale, cozy feel to it, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The food and the drinks were terrific. Great live music too! A "must visit" during any trip to NYC!

Pros: Ambiance, Service, Wine, Food, Music

Posted 11/17/08

Ratings_icons Great place, great food, awesome prices!

ldubs23

I have been to the BWC many times now and each time has been awesome. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable with their menu and wine list. I have also noticed that the menu has changed since they first opened; now offering a larger variety. The overall atmosphere is relaxed yet very chic.
This is a great place to go at all times in the night, happy hour ? dinner ? drinks ? late night.

Pros: menu, wine list, waitstaff and OUTDOOR SEATING!

Cons: There are NONE, this place is 5 Stars!

Posted 10/16/08

Ratings_icons Ambiance and value make an unbeatable combination

marketer1963

I was fortunate enough to learn about the Bowery Wine Company from a friend who lives in Manhattan. I live on Long Island and with so many places from which to choose in the city, I might not have ever stumbled upon it. It is a gem worth seeking out. From the classy facade to the stunning interior, everything has been done with a lot of attention to detail. But the best part - it's highly affordable. Huge asset given the economy. I'll go back whenever business or pleasure takes me to NYC.

Posted 10/14/08

Ratings_icons Unbeatable Combination -- Great Ambiance, Wine, Food, & Price

Robi11756

Finally, a place that allows me to sit back, have a good glass of wine, enjoy great pizza, and actually be able to hear the person next to me! The prices are very reasonable, and the service is friendly and attentive. What a fantastic way to unwind from a hectic day or week.

Pros: Friendly, Comfortable, Classy, Very Affordable, Good Wine/Drinks & Food, Service, Parking

Posted 10/14/08

Ratings_icons Top notch at a good price

Wino24

Really, really a great value! Fun place, attentive staff, and good food and drink especially for the price.

Posted 10/12/08

Ratings_icons Great Wine!

nychica5

What a great spot! Went on a Friday night and was able to snag the corner lounge area. The waitress was really nice and not pushy. The had a good list of wines to choose from, although I was a little disappointed to not see any Australian wines on the list. We had a party that kept coming and going and the waitress was totally okay with it. It was not that crowded, but I can see how it could potentially get super crowded and hence noisy. The wines are available by the glass, half bottle, or bottle, with glasses ranging from $7-11, so not a bad deal. They also have a happy hour special, which I am very tempted to try.

Pros: Wine list, service, large area, outdoor seating

Cons: nothing

Posted 08/30/08

Ratings_icons My new local spot

allardcantor

I am a big fan of the Bowery Wine Company! The staff including the owners really make a tremendous effort to make you feel comfortable and welcome. They have a nice couch area where 12 of us were able to comfortably sit, drink and talk.

The diverse and reasonable wine list and the tasty snacks are on target. Glad to have this in the neighborhood

Posted 04/25/08

Ratings_icons All for Wine and Wine for All

JRS123

The moment you walk in to the Bowery Wine Company you feel a sense of being a VIP even though the ambience is as comfortable as your own living room. The soft earth tones and subtle lighting make it a romantic and fun atmosphere suitable for an after work happy hour or a romantic date. The patio is perfect for a warm evening with friends or lovers (or both). Another upside to this wine bar is you won?t be falling off your teak chair when you see the bill. Extremely reasonable prices for food and wine alike make this refined wine bar accessible to the common man as well as a place fit for the bourgeois.

Posted 04/24/08

Ratings_icons Affordable, friendly, and looks good (the place, not me)

NYdenizen

This place is great, it has a classy yet comfortable feel. Comfortable prices too, we could spend in any range we wanted to that night (happened to be on the lower end of the range), but could also see going all out in a celebration of something (like a raise). Friendly, knowledgeable servers, cool decor, outside seating. It will be a weekly hang out spot for us until everyone finds out about it.

Pros: price range, decor, outside seating

Cons: none

Posted 04/24/08

Ratings_icons Great Crowd, Superb Wine, Excellent munchies

obydaway

What a great new place to hang out and enjoy a glass of wine with your friends. We were there Thursday night and had a blast. We sat in our own little "living room" and felt very comfortable. Something very cool about having a superb wine on the Bowery.

Pros: Great space

Cons: None

Posted 04/23/08

Ratings_icons Great Place!

skate8

We had the pleasure of being there on one of their first nights. They were just perfect. The decor,the wine,the atmosphere. We'll be back real soon!

Posted 04/23/08

Ratings_icons WIne in the Bowery never tasted so good!

MamaMaria71

On my recent jaunt to NYC I was very pleased to find the Bowery Wine Company. The BWC offered a casual atmosphere, a fantastic panini and a beautiful wine it doesn?t get much better than that. I highly recommend you give this joint a try.

Pros: Fantastic service and unbelievable value

Cons: None come to mind

Posted 04/23/08

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