House Wine

Great ambiance; needs work on service. Being it was my first visit to House Wine, and with all the hub-bub of Thursday night specials--it was a little overwhelming. Parking is horrific--so don't be surprised if you can't park on site. But, I don't let something as asinine as parking affect my overall recommendation of this place. It was just as the other reviews stated--low key, inviting, and overall fantastic atmosphere, people, and vittles. However, the staff is not the most engaging group of people. There was no friendly banter, no helpful recommendations for cheese/wine pairing, and general lackluster with personality. Once I was able to "figure things out on my own" the evening was wonderful, the wine was memorable, and the cheese trays delectable. Highly recommended for ALL TYPES of people--including those, like myself, that judge wine off of taste, not name. However, for those novice wine drinkers, be prepared to meet frustration if your questions are answered in one word responses; or with no response at all. Everyone's palate, preference, and pocket book differ--and this place definitely meets whatever variation you desire. Cheers!…

Great Austin Find!. This was our first visit. The House Wine is a cozy and comfortable atmostphere with earthy, colored rooms in an older home. The furniture is modern and comfy. Art that captures the eye. They offer a great and reasonable wine list and some appetizers. The staff were friendly and helpful. We ordered a bottle of wine and the cheese platter. The wine was very good and the cheese platter had a nice variety served with almonds and a couple truffles. It was very impressive. The place was full. There were couples relaxing and conversing. A group of four playing cards. What a great place to socialize or relax. Very cool place. Very Austin. We'll be back!…

What a Treat!. This was a really adorable treat when I went last week on a Thursday. The crowd was low-key and the night air was nice enough to sit under one of the big oak trees out front. They have specials every weeknight, and we arrived on a night with free appetizers. We enjoyed a nice bottle of red and an excellent cheese plate that the sweet staff brought outside to our little table.

After a while a guitarist set up on the porch and played an acoustic blues set that matched perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere.

It didn't take long to forget how close we were to the chaos of South Lamar.…