Wanderlust Wine Company - Downtown

Came here for the Neon Paint & Sip and it was amazing! This was an after-hours event at the Wine company location. The experience was different, and it really was fun to do. They have a wall of wine to choose from and you pay as you pour. So if you want a sip, pour a sip...full glass, open the faucet. I've always loved this idea because you can try different ones and serve your own glass. I'd want to go back during normal hours to see the set up and try a few of the wines that ran out during the event.

This Wanderlust wine location is a nice space with a variety of wine pours available on tap. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.Parking can be tough to find though, especially on weekends. The lot adjacent to the Wanderlust building is not owned by them and charge $$ for parking. Street parking it's less expensive if you can find it or there's free parking available under the bridge across the street.

Food n drinks sucks but the show was amazing and fun most enjoyable unforgettable experience in Austin The entertainment was perfect for Sunday fun fun

So glad I decided to "yelp" a wine bar in Austin in my downtime. Took a $7 Uber around the corner from the Austin Convention Center and got dropped off in an empty parking lot! LOL! Most people Uber or walk here because the lot is not owned by the wine bar and prices vary for the parking. The door faces the access road off of 35, so I just walked around. Anyhow, I was greeted warmly by Michelin (hope I spelled that close to correct!) even though two large parties were closing out their tab. She walked me through the concept and apologized profusely for not having any charcuterie boxes left or a food truck on site. That was a bummer because I was in need of a snack. Oh well! The variety of wines at my disposal more than made up for what it was lacking in food. I tried a couple of sweet options (the watermelon margarita was a sweet surprise!), a couple of interesting whites (a Tempranillo!), and a couple of reds, too. I wish we had one of these close to me in San Antonio. This would be my spot; no doubt!

Fun atmosphere with street art painted on the walls- bright colors and open seating It was fun to try different wines however, my selections weren't that great. But that might be more my own issue! The night I went an event from offline was featured and there were tons of cool people-easy to strike up conversations. There's a front area with couches where it appears you could bring your computer and work! They also had board games near the front. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. Even though there was an event going on, it was easy to find parking on the side streets.

I absolutely loved the idea of self serve wine bar. The ambiance was relaxed and intimate in an amazing way. If you like wine and have a bit of a commitment issues this is the best place! You are able to serve yourself a taste before committing to a glass. The host/cashier was extremely friendly showing us the process and even participating on some small talk about win with me and my friend. I wish I took pics but I was just enjoying the moment too much.

Such an awesome place! Was doing a group trip to Austin for my bday and I'm always looking for good wine spots. Found this place in my searches and immediately decided we'd have to go there the day we arrived on my actual birthday. I've been to other self pour wine bars so was super excited to give this place a try!My bday was on Wednesday and as it turns out, they have 1/2 off all wines on Wednesdays - TOTAL SCORE! When we first got there, the staff was very nice and helpful explaining how everything worked. They had quite a variety of wines and I loved that they separated them by type. And they even had some cocktails which was great for my one friend who isn't a big wino! The decor was lovely and they had lots of seating both inside and outside. We started inside on some comfy chairs next to the stage where a dude was playing some tunes. My friends surprised me with a birthday cake and the staff were fine with us having it and lighting candles! We eventually moved outside which had lots of picnic table seating, and we got one of the charcuterie tower thingies to share - everything was very yum!I got to try so many different wines and what's great about a place like this is you can just do a small sample instead of getting stuck with a whole glass of something you don't like lol. We all had a wonderful time and I'm so glad I got to spend my bday at Wanderlust!

Wine lovers, if you haven't been to a Wanderlust Wednesday, you are missing out! Every Wednesday, wines run for 50%! How it works: upon entry, you'll check-in at the counter where you'll keep your credit card on file and in return, receive a swipe card. That swipe card is your lifeline, as it will give you all the wines you want. The wines are divided by country and types. Depending on your selection, you'll be able to see the name of the wine with a thorough description on the screen. Once you've made your final decision, you'll place your card on the slot, and turn the spout. I absolutely love the endless possibilities that await here.

Best wine experience I've had in Austin so far! Just the concept of paying by the ounce, and having so many options is incredible! Their system is easy to use: you get a card assigned to you to keep track of your drinks, and each spout has a digital screen with a lot of useful info on the wines available. The inside is spacious, but I love the outside area the most. They have a couple areas to take cute photos, and more than enough tables to sit at. I'm looking forward to our next trip so I can try their food!

Great wine selection Live music Friendly staffWhat a great way to start the weekend! I love the ability to try 1 oz pours before committing to a full class of wine. We joked that this is my favorite "video game" of all time. Took my time to "research" the different wines available along the wall; it's all part of the experience! They had live acoustic guitar tonight and we enjoyed having a fun environment to sit back, relax, and sip while listening to throwback tunes.