Halfseas Wine & Bottle Shop

Exceedingly friendly staff and adorable space. This is such a perfect spot for a sunny afternoon. We stopped by here while waiting for our reservation at Brimmer and Heeltap and it was delightful. We ordered the '22 Lucious Skin Contact and the Unicycle. The staff gave excellent descriptions of the wines and were kind enough to share samples with us as we made our decision. They are still working out the kinks and quirks as they are beginning to open, but definitely on track to be one of our go to wine bars in Seattle. Thanks y'all!

Had been following the progress of Halfseas Wine Shop for awhile on IG so was eager to check them out on their grand opening (April 1, 2024)! I met up with 2 friends and we had a seat at the bar/counter, which was perfect! It made it easy to ask questions about the menu (both food and wine) and to interact with the staff. We were treated to a small glass of complimentary bubbly to start off, which was a nice touch. :) I enjoyed the Txakoli and then tried a half pour of an Italian white after that. Love that they offer half pours (as well as a small taste to ensure you like the wine before you get a glass). Fairly large food menu (mostly snack-y type things that pair well with wine but a big variety!) Everything sounded so good but we opted for the mixed nuts and the 5 for $40 charcuterie where you pick any 5 from the meat and cheese sections. The staff was helpful in describing what some of the meats were like - we got the beef and lamb and both were really enjoyable! Enjoyed the cheeses and honey/dijon which pairs well. Staff was really friendly and down to earth - definitely enjoyed them! Thanks to Mary (and team! cannot remember everyone's names)As for the vibes, it's a neighborhood feel and definitely not pretentious! It felt bright and airy inside and just overall really pleasant. The space is relatively small so probably not ideal for a group larger than 4 people. I am so excited to have another wine bar/shop to frequent and look forward to coming back again soon. :)

I live in the neighborhood and have watched this wine shop come into being. I love that it has such a neighborhood vibe. Jenn, the owner, seems to understand how to draw people in with a cool and airy atmosphere. Maggie helped me find and try two new wines, and she clearly knows so much. I have not yet tried the food, but did stop in for a glass at the bar one afternoon. This place is a treat!

Full disclosure: if there was no social contract to adhere to, I would have straight up drunk the olive oil left in the ramekin after my friend and I polished off an order of the olives with orange, alepo and fennel. The pickled vegetables were crisp and delicious. Lovely way to end a sunny Seattle day. My first experience with chilled red, delightful. Thanks so much, can't wait to visit again.