Quicksand Bar à Vin

Okay, Heather has done it again! This cozy little wine bar is brought to you by the owner of Golden Hour Wine and it's quickly become one of my favorite local spots. If you've ever been to Golden Hour in Baldwin Park, then you already know that Heather's knowledge of natural wine and passion for highlighting small winemakers is unparalleled. I've learned so much about natural wine and fallen in love with it myself thanks to Heather's storytelling and the education of her incredible staff. I'm so happy that they now have a neighborhood wine bar to keep the good vibes flowing and the community growing. Quicksand is located off of E. Colonial in the same building as Educe Salon (side entrance) with plenty of free onsite parking. They have wine available by both the bottle and the glass, along with some light bar snacks like chips & dip, olives, focaccia, canned mussels, a selections of cheeses, and more. They have plenty of bar seating and cozy nooks inside, and they also added a patio out back with additional seating. Be sure to also check out their happy hour specials usually posted on their IG stories. I went for happy hour on my birthday and they had discounted $36 bottles. If you don't know what to order, no need to worry. Their team is so wonderful and they're happy to make suggestions based on the flavor profiles you typically like. I love a juicy, fizzy red (not sweet) or something bubbly and they always pick the perfect wine for me.

My friend and unofficial Orlando tour guide, Andi, introduced me to Golden Hour wine on one of my last trips and I was obsessed. So when she told me they opened another spot, I was so looking forward to trying it on my next visit.Enter my first day in Orlando where I arrived to be taken to this beautiful wine bar that is Quicksand. It's a cozy wine bar that feels like you walked into the home of the coolest wine owner's you know to have an amazing evening filled with wine and snacks.We started with a bottle of bubbles and ordered most of the things on the menu. The beans are truly wonderful, but so is the bread with butter, the mussels, and the cheese. They also offer discounted bottles of wine on happy hour, a large variety of wines by the bottle and also the glass.The team is so friendly and knowledgeable, so make sure to ask for their recommendations. This is definitely a place you can find yourself spending a long time at with friends, great wine, and good vibes.

5 Stars for a natural wine bar that will change the way Orlandoans expect to feel at a bar. Pro-tip: ask the staff for suggestions and settle in!It's no secret that I've become a big fan of natural wine in the past few years, and that is 100% due to Golden Hour - a wine shop in Baldwin Park that I randomly discovered on their first day open. Now, the good folks who brought us Golden Hour have opened Quicksand for those of us wondering why Orlando doesn't have a great wine bar like the ones we've seen in cities around the world for decades.***Finding the bar:Quicksand is located directly next to Educe Salon (across from Black Bean Deli). It does not have a big sign, but it's the first door you'll see as you walk from the parking lot.***Parking: Did I mention the large parking lot? There's plenty of parking available there, or on street behind the bar.***Service style:As you walk in, head to the part of the bar closest to the entrance where you can get recs from their staff and don't have to try to bully your way through folks sitting at the bar to get their attention. ## Did I mention that everything here is intentional? From that simple detail that makes ordering another glass MUCH easier than flagging someone down in the middle of the bar, to the position of the speakers...***Ambiance:As you walk in you'll feel enveloped in a warm glow of subtle sconces and feel immediately comfortable. It feels like Quicksand has always been here. It's unstuffy, unfussy, and so inviting it has me researching squatter's rights... The music will sound loud at first, but then you'll realize you don't have to raise your voice at all to talk to people. This is because the speakers have been built into the furniture low and towards the floor. INTENTIONALITY. Besides the volume, the playlist has been painstakingly curated by the team so that you'll enjoy the music, but not quite be able to place the artist.***The WHYAnd now, my favorite part. The wall of farmers/winemakers. Someone on staff filled me in to the fact that these are portraits of the various human beings who farm, harvest, and create the wines you can get at the bar. These are actual people, not giant corporations. And that same staff member reminded me that these individual producers are farmers for 11 months and 2 weeks of the year, and wine makers for only 2 weeks. None of these people are household names. None of them are in it for the money. They are in it to produce beautiful wine the way it has been produced since the beginning of wine-making: with minimal intervention, meaning no insane additives that give me headaches; and no mass production.The thing I've come to love about "natural" wine is that it is intensely principled. Quicksand is what happens when *every single link* in the supply chain (Farmer/Producer; Importer; Distributor; and Wine Bar) prioritizes principles over profits. And you can feel it the moment you walk in. This is not a corporate chain, nor will you find multiple locations and franchises. Not only is the wine list filled with some of the most incredible bottles I've had the pleasure of trying (many of which you can't get anywhere else in Florida), but the staff truly believes in the power of creating this special "third space" for a community to gather around good, ethically-sourced wine.I can't wait until they start serving bites alongside the wine! (Someone told me the small menu will consist of cheeses, charcuterie, focaccia, chips, etc.)SALUD!

Something sweet and wine not bad at all...the place is next to Educe salon. Parking might be tricky .... ........

This place was definitely a nice intimate hole-in-the-wall wine bar. The concept gives off a casual cozy atmosphere. It feels like it takes you to a different place, outside of Florida. Definitely a unique experience. There are also great selections of wine for enthusiasts across the board.

Delicious biodynamic exciting wines, laid back ambiance love it! Everyone was so kind, love the service fast and knowledgeable. Always will be back!

This is the wine bar I've always wanted to go to. You go to places like Septime in Paris and come home and go "why can't we have that?"Well now we have that. But with more seats. It's a gift to Orlando.

Orlando is very fortunate to have Quicksand. Not only is the wine amazing, but the staff is exceptional. If you're looking for a place to catch up with friends or a romantic date night this is exactly what you're looking for.

Outstanding wine selection! The staff also are amazing. Is a must! The ambiance is chill and pleasant!

Great wine, fun & unique atmosphere, even better owners! Thanks Heather for bringing yet another great wine spot to Orlando!