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Vino Etcetera
120 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, United States
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Be
Review №1

Great bourbon selection. Natalie, the bartender, took great care of me offering a variety of bourbons. Ended up with New Riff which I had never heard of but truly enjoyed. Great experience!

To
Review №2

Typically, this is the best spot for live entertainment in town. They consistently have live music. They had a comedy shot tonight.The drinks are reasonably priced end the bar is pretty clean. They have a good selection of wines and liquors.They have a pretty cool basement game area. To my knowledge, they have the only functioning hammerschlagen in Oconomowoc.

Mi
Review №3

Great facility located in the heart of downtown Oconomowoc. Live music and friendly staff always eqauls a good time. Wide selection of wine and mixed drinks however this is not a beer bar. Downstairs has a great selection of games

Jo
Review №4

One of the best places to eat or have drinks at. Love the atmosphere. Employees are very friendly. Excellent food and drink menus. I am going to try everything on the menu because I have not been disappointed with what I have tried. Definitely a place you want to take full advantage of because they have a lot to offer.

Mi
Review №5

Pizza was excellent and the rooftop seating was great with little ones along

Th
Review №6

Most friendly staff around and amazing service.Try to stop in when they have live music.Perfect place to meet up with a few friends, or make some new ones!

Je
Review №7

Best bloodies in town! Love getting a flight on Sundays! Fun downtown location and great bourbon list too.

Co
Review №8

The wine/bar area (not the restaurant are bc wow total diff atmosphere) was INCREDIBLE. Amazing staff, worked with me to find different wines to try that I would like because my pallet is super boring. Would go back just for the fun atmosphere, employees and amazing wine.

Za
Review №9

Bartenders are nice (only reason for the 2 stars) recommendation, dont have live music on your patio but have limited/reserved seating for your patio. Im glad we recieved our money back as I will not be spending a dime at this establishment. To make matters worse we sat on the village green only to see our seats remain empty while the band played. Ill be sure to make sure to pass along the info on any one looking for a Good place downtown.**Updated**Updating the star review based on the response from the owner. I appreciate the response to reviews even if they may not be the best review to begin with

na
Review №10

The food and pub at the newly renovated restaurant in Oconomowoc is just what the downtown needs.

Pa
Review №11

Unbelievable music last nite. Great bar tenders. Place was hopping!

Le
Review №12

The BEST BAR IN OCONOMOWOC!!!!!

Ni
Review №13

I took my witches hat off for the national anthem that they played before bingo night.

Da
Review №14

I liked the outdoor patio and we had great service. Food was ok.

da
Review №15

Cute location in Oconomowoc that offers live music . The bar is nice and there are tables available as well. There is a lower level room for private parties and beer, bourbon, and wine tasting that has a great view of the lake. Staff was very nice and the other customers were friendly. They also have a large TV to watch sports. Seems to be very popular with the local crowd during the week and on on weekends. Great selection of wine, burbons, and whiskey.They do not have a kitchen, but they can order for you from a restaurant they have an agreement with to deliver.There is street parking or a public parking lot nearby. This is a great place to meet people and have a nice enjoyable evening. I will definitely be back when I am in the area!

Je
Review №16

Service was excellent and we had a Groupon wine tasting and our host was excellent and sincere

Pe
Review №17

Really good food and a nice server

Sy
Review №18

This is by far one of my FAVORITE bars in Oconomowoc!!! It has an amazing selection of wine, beer, and other drinks. They also have live music, which adds a plethora of fun to the entire experience. The bartenders are awesome and have great recommendations. Will be back and encourage others to try it out. :D

Li
Review №19

Love this place. Lower area room has 2 little sitting rooms open to anyone who wants a more lounge-like experience to have a drink & good convo. Great bands there always as well! 😊

Ro
Review №20

Brian Borkowskis place is the Best

Te
Review №21

Great atmosphere. Lots of fun!

An
Review №22

Very comfortable, they hosted a bridal shower so I really didnt have a chance to try much but the service was very attentive to the groups needs.

mi
Review №23

Nice little bar with a good live band.

Ma
Review №24

Always a fun place with great live music!

R.
Review №25

A very fun place with a variety of options. Try a wine or bourbon flight.

Je
Review №26

We. LOVE. This. Place! If you want a fun place to hang out where the owner is awesome and will take the time to get to know you by name, then this is the place for you! We have had many memorable nights here with friends. There is always a great lineup of live music, drink specials, random activities, cool swag and awesome wine/bourbon club and tastings! Brian does an awesome job of putting the ETC in Vino Etcetera. 😉 Great location too in thriving downtown Oconomowoc! This place has become almost a 2nd home. 🙃🍷

Ni
Review №27

I’ve been coming to Vino now for about 2 years. Can’t say enough about Brian (the owner) and his staff. Great service and great wine! It’s a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Really no other place I’d rather be in Oconomowoc for a couple drinks.

Jo
Review №28

Love this place! Brian has done an awesome job turning this bar into one of the most fun places in Oconomowoc. Great service, fun games, and really great prices that include beers and bourbons that you wouldnt expect from a bar called Vino. Our go-to spot for fun in the area.

Dw
Review №29

Nice wine selections. GF/ Celiac friendly too.

An
Review №30

We were there for my birthday and wine tasting and Brian was great!!!Thank you!

Ji
Review №31

Unbelievable service. Always keeping things fresh and fun!

Ro
Review №32

Great owner, staff, and atmosphere! Our favorite place in town to stop for a drink!

Mi
Review №33

A very fun and friendly place with great music...WHISKEY SINNERS ROCK!!!

De
Review №34

All in all, pretty decent place. Owner was very friendly and helpful. We did the wine tasting with a Groupon - I would not pay full price for it, but was enjoyable for what I paid. We asked a lot of questions, so was educational. Atmosphere was great. Over 130 different bourbons on shelf!!

Ry
Review №35

Great atmosphere and live music. Owner is extremely friendly and knows his customers. Perfect place to gather with friends and enjoy some beverages.

Da
Review №36

Fun place for great music, people & wine!

Jo
Review №37

Had a blast. Good wines. Will be back some day.

Pa
Review №38

Great drinks and super friendly staff

Ro
Review №39

Small but very cozy place to have a drink with the love of your life.

De
Review №40

Nice extra space for gathering distancing room

Ch
Review №41

Nice place serving all types of beverages. There was love music the Friday night we were there. Good time.

To
Review №42

Great Owner, and Great Music!

Ry
Review №43

Amazing atmosphere and a huge Whiskey/wine selection

Je
Review №44

Nice to have live music!

ma
Review №45

We had a 50th Birthday party there. The atmosphere was pleasant. Plenty of space downstairs to socialize with guest. The party planner was fabulous. The bartender was attentive to our needs. Drinks were served quickly to our guests.

La
Review №46

Great place, more than just another bar. Upbeat vibe, unique atmosphere and plenty of live music!

Pa
Review №47

Great atmosphere and fun place to hang out.

Ri
Review №48

Very nice place. Great customer service and very knowledgeable about their wines. Their wine, cheese, and chocolate pairing is truly a great deal.We did not have a pizza, but the people around us all commented how much they liked them. One couple said they come in regularly for a romantic dinner of pizza and wine.

El
Review №49

Great atmosphere awesome service!

Ri
Review №50

Much more than a wine bar. Live music regularly, great staff, and a great atmosphere!

Er
Review №51

Great place to meet friends for a drink. Live entertainment is amazing, especially Dan Lapene. Brian, the owner, is a great host.

Te
Review №52

My wife and I have been members of Vinos wine club for almost three years and we have cherished all the people we have met and the wine purchased and consumed. This past Saturday evening we celebrated in our home a wine tasting event that Brian and Dinah from Vino presented to our friends. We heard many positive comments from our guests from the wines to Brian and Dinah. Thank you to Linda and all of the customers at Vino for making Vino our home away from home. We would highly recommend Vino Etcetera to wine and beer enthusiasts to stop in and enjoy the atmosphere or book a party at Vino or in your home.

Di
Review №53

Vino Etcetera is the friendliest place to go to meet new people! Everyone is so ready to make you feel comfortable. Once you walk in the door youre family. The wine choices are many, the bartenders make you feel so comfortable. I love this place!!

Sc
Review №54

Nice place! Service wanted to talk to customers instead of serve customers but thats correctable!

Ca
Review №55

New owner is really doing well with this place. Great selection of beer, wine and bourbon. Will come back more often now. Nice relaxing setting but can get loud with conversation. Many different seating options.

Sh
Review №56

Friendly service! Cozy atmosphere! Great variety! Check out their monthly clubs!!!

Da
Review №57

Tonight wasa fantastic experience. I have lived in the area for almost 12 years now and this was my first time at Vino. Now I am asking myself what took me so long to stop in and more importantly WHEN CAN I COME BACK. Live music on Friday nights, which was a pleasant surprise. It kept the atmosphere light and fun. What really sold the evening was Brian. He engaged the customers and really knows the wine. Brian is not happy until each person has the glass of wine that they enjoy. Well done tonight Vino Etcetera!!!!

Vi
Review №58

Great place to have a drink and relax great vibe and Brian is an awsome owner that is very friendly and generous..

Mi
Review №59

Hey! This place isnt just wine! A HUGE selection of bourbon for your enjoyment. You must check it out.

Ab
Review №60

I like wine. I like that I can walk there. I like how friendly and helpful and eager to be involved in the community the owners and staff are. I like the casual and cozy sipping rooms in the basement. I like the look of the upstairs but I dont like the acoustics. Too loud. I want a downtown business to support local artists by providing more display opportunities, and win win situations for both artists and businesses.

Cy
Review №61

Great place to hang with friends. Great wine.

Am
Review №62

Come a stranger, leave a friend. Good wine, home town Wisconsin feel. The tasting was a great experience.

Li
Review №63

Went to a food pairing and wine tasting. Great food, great wines, friendly staff. Strongly considering the wine club.

Ra
Review №64

This was the perfect spot for a ladies night. The service was fantastic and its a fun environment:)

Wa
Review №65

Huge wine selection great music and fun games

ka
Review №66

Great people that go way beyond for clientele. Highly recommend.

Jo
Review №67

Great atmosphere and loved the live music!

Ju
Review №68

Sweet place with lots of activities and things like that

Ry
Review №69

Fun bartenders, really neat bar and owner is very nice!

Mi
Review №70

Hands down the best place to buy wine and learn the stories behind them. The owners are enthusiastic and enjoy what they do. The atmosphere is excellent, warm and inviting.

R
Review №71

Truly a gem in Oconomowoc, We are from LaGrange Illinois and stopped in at Vino Etcetera on Tuesday afternoon after a long day. We met Brian the owner and his excitement for Oconomowoc and Vino Etcetera is contagious. Amazing customer service, great selection of wine, bourbon, and whiskeys. Perfect place to meet friends, hold a meeting, party, or meet someone for the first time. OUTSTANDING!

La
Review №72

Brian is a great bartender! He makes fabulous recommendations. The music is always on point!!

De
Review №73

I booked the lower level for my sister’s Bachelorette Party; it was amazingly beautiful and the staff were great to work with. I highly recommend this place for any private party or social gathering!

Jo
Review №74

Comfy couches and chairs, streetside and fireside seating, along with a bar and high tops. The raw brick walls lend itself to elegant casual. Walk along the boardwalk on Fowler lake, or stroll the avenue. Oconomowoc is a great place to visit.

j.
Review №75

Such a fun place

So
Review №76

Great place to have a good time.

Pa
Review №77

Keep trying but not impressed.

Ji
Review №78

Our one of many wineries that we visited, we always have a good time.

Le
Review №79

Always a pleasure visiting here. Great selection of wine and other beverages.

j2
Review №80

Wonderfully updated in theme and appearance!

Tr
Review №81

Vino Etcetera is a terrific place to go for that well-deserved glass of wine! A great place to meet a friend for a drink, a quiet, beautiful atmosphere. If you feel uneducated about wines, dont be intimidated to come here! The people at Vino Etcetera are passionate about wines and educating people so they can find out what they like. Wine afficionados will love the variety of wines from all over the world from vinyeards that produce smaller quantities than the mass-produced wines available elsewhere. Theres always something new. Joining the Wine Club, you can bring home two bottles each month and learn more about the vineyards that produced them while sampling other wines when you pick them up. Youll also meet and make friends with the other members of the Wine Club who are friendly, devoted wine lovers as well. Owner Linda Vlasak is a passionate business woman and wine enthusiast. Shes always looking for more ways to share her love of wine with her customers. She holds frequent tasting events, celebrity bar tenders where a portion of the sales go to a charitable purpose, Small Business Nights promoting small business owners in the community, giving them a forum to promote their products and services, and more. Come for the wines, stay for the friendships that develop while youre there!

Ka
Review №82

Nice place friendly people. Great place to relax and enjoy the wine.

Ja
Review №83

This place is amazing.

We
Review №84

Great atmosphere

Ch
Review №85

Best wines in the Lake County 🍷

Gr
Review №86

They have the best wine club members in the Mid West...

Ke
Review №87

Great service and wine choices

Lo
Review №88

OMG! What a blast!

Ma
Review №89

Great place!!

Br
Review №90

I LOVE this place!!

Je
Review №91

Horrible slow service and the wine wasnt good and overpriced! Will not return!!!!!!

Tr
Review №92

Love it!!!!!!

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:120 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, United States
  • Site:https://vinoetcwinebar.com/
  • Phone:+1 262-244-7019
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Wine bar
  • Cocktail bar
  • Live music bar
Working hours
  • Monday:3PM–1AM
  • Tuesday:12–7PM
  • Wednesday:5–10PM
  • Thursday:4–10PM
  • Friday:4–10PM
  • Saturday:4–10PM
  • Sunday:4PM–1AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Sports:Yes
  • Trivia night:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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