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The Barrel Room at City Winery
The Barrel Room, housed within our space, not part of concert seating, is a tasting room and 30-seat café that features 11 wines by the tap made on our premises by our wine maker David Lecomte. The innovative tap system permits us to pour wines straight from the barrel to the glass with no preservatives or added sulfates making it the freshest, eco friendly wine in NYC. Join us daily for our guided wine flights, house-made retail wines to go and 400 bottle Wine Spectator Award winning wine list to go with executive chef Andres Barrera's new Mediterranean inspired dishes.
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- notable wine list(30)
- fit for foodies(26)
- good for groups(22)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- romantic(12)
- special occasion(12)
The Barrel Room at City Winery Reviews List
Review 1 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food & unique wines!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved our first visit to this small, intimate and cool "backroom" of the better known City Winery performance space and restaurant. Definitely a winery atmosphere, reminiscent of northern California. About a dozen locally produced wines served right from the barrel! (That means smoother, less tanniny, delicious wines.) Available by the glass or as custom-designed tasting flights. Food menu is somewhat limited, BUT inventive and delicious, with plenty of veggie options too. Fairly priced (around $50 pp for dinner and wines.) Looking forward to going back..."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A really great spot. I had a fantastic meal at the Barrel room. The appetizer's, cheese & meat selection are really solid and well thought out. You could easily build a light meat of small plates or go big sampling appetizers, charcuterie and one of the fantastic entrees. Definitely leave room for dessert and come thirsty. The barrel room has an outstanding wine selection many made in house. Notable meal standouts: fried olives, cloumage cheese plate, hanger steak, branzino, orange brown butter cake."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a fun place where you can listen to the concert next doors and still can hear your own conversation. Loved the Arancinis!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Most enjoyable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Booked at last minute due to its proximity to our hotel , can only say we were both delighted to have done so. Great food and wines plus good service . Highly recommended ."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Celebrating a milestone
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food started out in excellent fashion, my wife's appetizer and my first three courses (off tasting menu) were excellent. The came the overcooked and chewy filet minion! The wait service was generally good, friendly and attentive, but there were times when our server was difficult to find, so we just called on the nearest person for help.
I enjoyed the ambience in the Barrel Room, we got to hear some of the English Beat music coming from the entertainment space. We were celebrating an anniversary, the noise level was low enough to chat but fun enough to enjoy."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best burger i've had in 2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best burger i've had in 2013 so far. Played nothing but Jazz classics the entire time. Service was impecable. Great Wine. Not really sure what more you could ask for. After lunch we had a few delicious cocktails. I will certainly be coming back for more."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Noisy atmosphere with Good Wines
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first visit to City Winery and I will most likely go back. The wine selection was very good and was reasonably priced. We got there during happy hour so they discounted our carafe of wine, which was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious, but the portions were very small, don't go there hungry. After a while the room became extremely noisy so it was very hard to carry on a reasonable conversation.
We left and got dessert somewhere else. Now that I know I'll be better prepared for when I go back."
We left and got dessert somewhere else. Now that I know I'll be better prepared for when I go back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Intelligent atmosphere and staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Barrel Room is a fun and exciting restaurant!! We went for a fun night out to taste test one of the winery's homemade wines. The wine was great, the ambiance was perfect, and most notably, the service was exceptional! The bar tender really knew his wines and was also impressively knowledgable and respectful of my religious customs that apply when drinking wine. Kudos to City Winery and their great staff!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 9 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Barrel Room is a small
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Barrel Room is a small but has a good menu for a wine bar. It wans't overly busy and noisy but it was full. This was very enjoyable as I don't like over crowded places which you get a lot of in NYC. Our food was great, although I was quite dissapointed with the wine. I have had better bottle of Shiraz and for a 'wine bar' I would've expected a wider list of choices. Saying that our experience was good."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Third time at the Barrel Room
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Third time at the Barrel Room and still just as impressed. Had a great meal. Always recommend "Alex's Crudo" to start, very fresh with fun ingredients. Great wines by the glass and a good happy hour to boot."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were there for the Klezmer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there for the Klezmer brunch. We didn't realize that it is more of a concert situation as opposed to background music. We wanted to talk to one another but felt inhibited to do so. Soooo, don't go unless you want to attend a concert. Food was fine but not amazing. I wouldn't go back for the food unless there was a show I really wanted to see. Staff very nice."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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Review 12 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find - took a client
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great find - took a client there for a lunch meeting. He had never been there before and was happy he went and will be sure to go again."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was great, and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was great, and servers were knowledgeable about the dishes and wine. However, the food was passable nothing really stood out."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have just joined as a Member
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have just joined as a Member & was very happy on my first visit. I look forward to bringing my friends ."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Limited menu but what we had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Limited menu but what we had was quite good. Wine list not extensive but again, our wine was very good. It was a quiet Sunday night so not a typical weekend experience, but I'd go back."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 16 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Go for the wine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Go for the wine, we tried 4 reds, all excellent. Staff is great, food is very good. Will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 17 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the food and atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to grab a bite before a show at the City Winery....or just to grab a bite if you're in the neighborhood! Relaxed and casual atmosphere. Menu has a nice variety with an excellent selection of wine and beer. Service was timely and friendly."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice staff. Fun atmosphere.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice staff. Fun atmosphere. Cozier than I thought it would be."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
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Review 19 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot to talk with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great spot to talk with friends while listening and watching the video feed of music fromt the main room!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 20 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great spot. Took some
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great spot. Took some out of town business colleagues here
for a late dinner and they couldn't of been more impressed. The Maitre'D was very accommodating and the
service was top notch. Thank you can't wait to come back."
for a late dinner and they couldn't of been more impressed. The Maitre'D was very accommodating and the
service was top notch. Thank you can't wait to come back."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 21 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful wine selection and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful wine selection and great food. Bartenders are amazing. When we visit NY again we will definitely be back"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A group of 8 of us had dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A group of 8 of us had dinner here for my wife's birthday. The service is excellent. Everyone from the girl that greets you to the food servers, make you feel like the most important people in the room. Tasting the wine adds a fun twist on a great meal. The food, atmosphere and service added up to a great night out. We look forward to dining there again soon!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 23 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
True NYC chic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was an unexpected surprise ! Menus interesting, and delicious ! Great wines on tap!"
Dined on 12/27/2012
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 24 for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and wine, and an
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and wine, and an exceptionally friendly waitstaff. Very cool venue."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Barrel Room at City Winery
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic