55 Degree Wine
Atwater's cool neighborhood wine shop keeps the party going in the wine cellar with curious locals and smart sommeliers.
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Message from 55 Degree Wine
"The retail floor of this preferred wine bar is packed with an array Italian & Spanish producers, Champagnes ? plus our fantastic selection of Belgian ?Living Ales? and a select few bottles of Sakes. At 55 Degree Wine Bar, we have wine tastings 6 nights a week, and our staff is extremely knowledgeable about the wines we feature. So, whether you?re looking for something mellow to do with your other half, a place to hold your company event or private celebration, or a wine boutique with a broad selection of wines, 55 Degree Wine Bar is definitely a place you don?t want to overlook. We are located on Glendale Avenue in Atwater Village, minutes away from Glendale, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Hollywood & Downtown L.A. ? We offer great wines, expert wine advisors, excellent prices, and ample parking! Please, bring the Citysearch coupon for a terrific, limited-time offer. We?ll see you soon! "
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortThis Atwater Village wine shop is no snobby Beverly Hills boutique--here, the thrill is in descending to the dim wine cellar to taste at the bar, and inside the chilly lockers themselves. In the crowd you'll find your garden variety of Eastsiders, sporting vintage duds and mussy coifs, along with a few hipster parents with baby carriers in tow. Three daily tasting flights, ranging from $8 to $18 for a trio of wine, spotlight various themes and regions of mainly Italian selections.
Hits: This is a great place to learn about Italian wines, especially more obscure labels from small producers, in a well-focused but fun setting.
Misses: Ninety percent of the wines are Italian, so fans of other regions may be frustrated by the limited range of choices. The food is limited to cheese and meats, a downside for vegans.
Key Points
- Retail/Wine Taste/ Pvt Events
- Expert Wine Connoisseur Staff
- Check out our Specials!
The Inside Scoop
- Look Good - Patrons can rent lockers for their wine collections here--from one case to 10,00 cases--in the ideal 55-degree storage temperature.
- On The Menu - Artisan cheese and salumi plates are available, and the owners and sommeliers are knowledgeable about pairing them with specific wines. Patrons can also buy a bottle of vino upstairs in the retail store and open it downstairs for a $10 corkage fee.
- The Extras - Smokers, rejoice: A walk-in humidor offers imported cigars and a room to smoke them in.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Great wine bar
by DianaM1
I thought it was such a nice, cozy lil' wine bar. It is great if you are out on a date. I liked the wines they offered for the wine tasting and not expensive. We were well informed about the wines and thought it was a great experience. It is a bit small, but since a lot of people don't know about it....makes the size just about right. Definitely recommend it!
Pros: wine, prices, pizza
Cons: a lil' small
Posted 08/09/09
NICE AND COZZY!
by Ralph02
Well i went with my girlfriend, to try this new place out and it was great. The place is nice and intimate but small. The flights arent expensive and the staff were REAL REAL freindly and imformative. I liked this place, would recommend to anyone.
Pros: Good Prizes
Cons: When more people know about it, it will be too small
Posted 08/09/09
Found some fabulous Italian wine here!
by yes2no
I live in Silver Lake so I'm not too far from 55 Degree wine bar. I stopped in on my way home from work and had a lady give me lots of information about wines, gave me suggestions (since I said I wanted to try something new, good and inexpensive), and told me all about their wine tasting events. I was quite impressed with the service, wines and the beautiful store. The underground cellar where they conduct the wine tastings is a place that I intend to visit in the very near future. Just saw their July offer. If that's not an incentive, I don't know what is!!!
Pros: Employees expertise with regards to wine
Posted 07/02/09
Most amazing ambiance.....!
by HermosaGirl2008
As soon as you walk down the stairs and enter this special place it feels like you are in another place in another city. There's no place like this in all of Los Angeles. It's amazing how one minute you can be in a wine shop and then simply by walking down the stairs you are transported to a dimly lit, european feeling, wine bar that can is just so cozy and so romantic. It is a perfect spot for having a glass or two of wine before going to dinner for a special occasion, or for going with a group of girlfriends for a night of catching up, or meeting someone new for the first time. Great date spot....make sure to ask Traci about the wine selection.
if it's silent - ask them to put some music on - they'l do it and it will make for an even better atmosphere.
Pros: Great Atmosphere, Great wines, Great service
Cons: it can be a little chilly - bring a wrap or jacket
Posted 10/20/08