The Wine Loft

Recently attended an event at this bar and refuse to return due to the extremely disrespectful nature of the owner. There was slight miscommunication about the intended use of space in the venue so the owner came around pointing and asking who was in charge of the event. Once he found the person he proceeded to degrade and speak harshly to the host in front of the guests. I was completely appalled and shocked that he would speak to his guests in this manner. He clearly does not value his patrons. I will not return and we be sure that no one I’m connected to returns to this facility.

This place is a 5 star place! Best service I got in so long and it was really unexpected. The place was a little hard to find. I found it on Unilocal by the way. Once I walked in the Wine aloft I was amazed about the decoration. It’s on point! Modern, warm and classy. I went there with coworkers to celebrate my promotion and our experience was nothing short of incredible. The staff was very friendly. They over heard about the special occasion and surprised us with glasses of bubbly wine. That really made the difference. We also had a couple of bottles of wine suggested by the bartender Tara and everything tasted delightful. Tara made our experience particularly more special by being so personable and accommodating. We can not wait to be back. I will definitely recommend this place for anyone trying to have a more private get together in a nice atmosphere.

First time here. It’s a little hidden. Décor is nice. They are a little pricey for drinks. I got a Malibu bay breeze and it was $ 15! It’s usually $ 5 – 7 anywhere else. My fiancé got a bottle of wine and he said it wasn’t that great and it was expensive for what it was especially with it being a twist top bottle.

This place is ok. Usually it is full of stuck up people. The drinks are rather pricey. The waitresses are never really very friendly, maybe once in a blue moon. Last night I went for NYE and it was decorated very nicely. Everyone was pretty nice. May come back, don’t know. Nothing thrilling.

Came here for girls night and half off wine (Thursdays). The waitress was excellent at making suggestions and we got a cheese plate! Great place for girls night and drinks will come back again.

Great service, drinks and food. Went on a Monday night which meant it was less crowded which was great for a date. Nice relaxing music and dim lighting made for a great time.

Went here for a first date a few weeks ago. Great spot! Very classy with nice ambiance. Loved the décor and the intimate setting. We sat at the bar but the tables looked nice! I’ve been meaning to go back and try the food bc it also looked delicious.

I hosted an event here and the owner was extremely rude to me and my invited guest. Showed very little appreciation that I selected his wine bar for my event. I was embarrassed of his behavior and hate that I chose the Wine Loft to host an event for recent transplants to the Charlotte area. My city has much more to offer to people paying their hard earned money than piss-​poor customer service. Very unacceptable and unprofessional, unsure why he is the owner or still in business.

My friends and I went here for drinks, and it was okay. It’s rather sexy inside. LOL. There is a seating area around the bar with comfortable looking chairs and couches. The inside is small. It’s also really dark, so hard to read the menu. We ordered the cheese plate which was a decent size and had a good selection of cheese. I still have to try the one in Richmond, and now I have something to compare it to.

A lovely little wine bar — that has a bit more sass to it — than others I’ve been to.
I was in Charlotte for work and visited the Wine loft with a friend who lives locally. The neighborhood was great. Super close to downtown and had a lot of little breweries and shops to see.
We planned on only having a few glasses of wine and it turned into 3 bottles and staying until close!
We stayed with the same bottle — the Rock and Vine cab and it was delicious. It was a great suggestion from our server.
Although the music got a little loud a few times and had a lot of people singing along we were still able to chat and catch up.
Towards the end of the night we started to get wine hungry and although the kitchen had just closed they made us a hummus platter, a cheese plate and a delicious pizza!
The service was phenomenal here.
Hope to visit the next time I’m in town!

The bartenders were unresponsive and the waitress was very rude. I sat at the bar, in this small establishment, for 20 mins constantly waving at the bartender to place my order and not only did no on make eye contact, they had not even cleared the previous patrons drinks and food plates from the bar. The place was not packed enough to excuse the poor treatment. I am not sure if the lack of customer service is the norm for Wine Loft but after today, I will not be returning.

Great service and atmosphere. The bartenders are always friendly and attentive. Drink specials during the week are great, on the weekends it’s pretty pricey, but they have a great selection of wine. They have basic food offerings — nice stuff, but pretty fun of the mill.
Their specialty martinis range from stiff traditional drinks to sweet and fruity. It doesn’t seem like you can get a great hand crafted cocktail, but their specialty is wine.
Overall, I’d go for happy hour, but for me, it’s not a destination spot for dinner or an evening out.

I met a friend for a drink, which turned into two and an appetizer, at The Wine Loft on a Saturday evening. They have several tables on an outside patio, however, very limited due to the space. Although we started outside, the wind and rain picked up so we moved inside and took two seats at the bar. The service was nice, and they offer a great variety of wines, however, there is a definite minimum menu, and a little pricey for what is available. We ordered the charcuterie, which was good, although I think they could have served better crostini’s, I think they were from a package from HT or another local grocery store.
As the night when on the crowd definitely got larger, which surprised me, since it is such a hidden gem. We also had the pleasure of meeting and talking with the owner, very friendly and is there for his customers!
Overall I enjoyed the evening and will definitely go back, especially on a nice night to enjoy a glass of wine on the patio.

This is a really good place for a celebration or a date night. There’s a little area for private parties, tapas style food, and candle light throughout the bar. Definitely a place for classy people. The music is sexy and the service is excellent!

Awesome place. Highly recommend. Great staff and owner! Very accommodating and friendly. Relaxed, comfortable ambience. Love this place! A must visit!

Great vibe! Staff is excellent! Great recommendations on both drinks and food!
Couldn’t ask for a better chill wine/​cocktail spot!
Thanks The Wine Loft!!!

I have to agree with the hot and cold sentiments about this place. I’ve been many times and LOVE the ambiance and décor. The wine bar with small plate menu is great-​they have some good deals like wed night $ 5 Martinis.
It’s too bad that you can’t always count on a great experience, however. Sometimes the staff are just rude and snobbish. Once I had a living social to use at this restaurant (having read the fine print clearly and there were no restrictions on when it could be used) and the bartender told me he «regretfully couldn’t accept it because the owner just decided a few hours ago they wouldn’t take any of those tonight».
It was outrageous-​I get the sense that owners/​management/​staff do what they feel like in the moment. Just too inconsistent for the prices you pay on the regular. Unfortunate because I would be a regular otherwise.

First upscale bar/​lounge/​something I’ve gotten to go to in Charlotte, and I was pleasantly surprised. Went for a birthday and sat down at one of the very comfy tables, The Wine Loft offers a very upscale, but mellow atmosphere. Something out of the movie Hitch. Definitely a date place.
— Ambiance
Honestly I really liked the place because of this. The room itself is lit dark, with some good electronic music in the backgroud. The area has just enough space where it’s very comfortable to move around, yet small enough to feel very exclusive. The bar is extremely nice and the waiters are very friendly, its a classic place for people to come, chat, and enjoy a night out.
— Drinks
I’ll be totally honestly, I didn’t like the wine. The bottles were priced as a wine bar should be, but the wine just didn’t give me the impression it was that special (sometimes it tasted a hint like La Finca from trader joes). However, the mixed drinks were very good. We even started ordering off the menu and giving our waiter (who proclaimed to be a mixologist) our preferences in tastes so they could concoct a random drink based on our likes. All in all, i’ll come here for the mixed drinks and not the wine.
Didn’t really try the food since we ate before coming here, but definitely will come back again!

Very tiny, trendy, wine spot — went there one night with my boyfriend and we just had wine (2 bottles) but we had a great time. The service was awesome and very friendly. Wine was moderately priced — not the best selection but a little of everything.

Hidden wine bar with good atmosphere /​not too crowded.
This place is rather hidden in it’s current location. Unless you know that it is there, you wouldn’t think to just walk in off the street. Parking is in the back and it is next door to the 5 guys.
Once inside, the atmosphere is trendy/​posh with lots of seating and a long bar. The pour is good and they also have a full bar — so this is a good place for your friends who are not wine drinkers when you want to have a glass or two — they can order whatever they’d like.
The mark-​up is not crazy expensive on bottles, so you can get a nice cab to share with your friends. All the appetizers were really good. The cheese plate was nice and the oil and sea salt almonds were awesome.
Great off the beaten path place to meet a date or friends and cheers!