The Winey Neighbor

I love the Winey Neighbor! The wines are well curated, and they have a big selection of great bottles for under 15 dollars. The atmosphere is also really pleasant here. Everything is pretty and organized, and they have helpful little signs that describe the wines and include food and music pairings for each bottle :) The owners are great too!

Nice little local wine store. Probably one of the best in the vicinity, and there are like one million of them on Washington Ave alone, not accounting for nearby Vanderbilt Ave.
They have little placards next to the wine that tells you what food the wine pairs well with, which is super helpful. The placards also tell you what music the wine pairs well with. That’s a bit of a stretch, although it’s a cute gimmick.
The people who own this place and the people who work here are very helpful and kind. This is my top wine store on the border between Prospect Heights and Crown Heights.

Great store! Great experiences every time.
Every wine I have selected or been recommended has been so delicious. And every time I feel I have either gotten a great deal or have felt justified in the $ I have spent. So many really great choices for $ 12-​$ 18
The owners here are also amazing. It’s obvious that they truly work very hard to make it an enjoyable, peaceful, and chill experience. Not to mention the fun wine pairing to music selections.
It’s never that weird, awkward, stressful situation that sometimes happens walking into a small wine store when you just want to shop or if you need to ask for help. They don’t hound you, AND they (the owners or any staff they have hired) really listen to you when you say what you like or are looking for.
Never had a bad recommendation, and always choose them first if I can.
Every time I have taken a recommendation of theirs to a party, or as a gift, I get huge compliments.

I rolled into the Winey Neighbor on Saturday to pick up a couple of bottles for a Friendsgiving (wine is always a safe bet when you can’t cook, right?). The majority of the bottles were in the $ 10-​$ 15 range which is really nice. Besides the price, they had a great selection and a nice variety. I love that each wine is given food and music pairings. It’s a fun touch.
The man behind the counter was very friendly and down to help with any questions that I had. A great, easy wine-​buying experience! I’ll be back!

I love this place. It’s close to home, and all very affordable for my budget. The couple who owns it is super nice and always helpful. The times I’ve walked in during a tasting were always nice — everyone’s friendly and knowledgable. The wine descriptions are great — the music pairings are fun. They have nice hours too — seem to be open later than other wine shops in the area.

Simply adorable! The white is wonderfully priced and the woman who was working (possibly the owner?) had some fabulous recommendations my bf, roommate and I all enjoyed! Each wine has a card with pairing suggestions-​food AND music (loved it!) Overall, I HIGHLY recommend checking this place out! I am thrilled it’s a stones throw away from my place

The owner’s cool, laid back & unpretentious. She likes what she likes & stocks the shop accordingly. Unfortunately, for me, not enough variety, nor was there enough wine knowledge to make any strong suggestions. I’m very specific about my flavor profiles but EXTREMELY «open» to try new wines. I have to wait til the Winey Neighbor grows up into a Helpful Neighbor. Love the shop’s layout.

Love love love this place. It’s quaint and full of all types of delicious wines. They have an extensive collection of reds, whites and spakling wines. The price point is also a winner. I havent spent over $ 15 for any bottle.
The main reason why I like this place is because of the lovely woman that works here… I believe she may be the owner. She’s always helpful when I come in and will make suggestions. She’s very personable and just makes you want to come back to this particular wine store.
Need wine and want some friendly service… come here!

«Hey we’re all out of wine. Can you go to the store and pick up something that would go well with The Ramones?»
Sounds like an odd request, but if you were at the Winey Neighbor you’re in luck.
The Winey Neighbor is actually a pleasant friend to have in the neighborhood, despite what their clever moniker implies.
With an extensive selection of white, red and sparkling wines, you’ll be glad you stepped in here. The setup is very nice and clean. With bottles ranging in price from basic to high class stuff.
Each bottle selection has a card below it. On the cards they list some important info. Starting with it’s basic information. A detailed idea of it tastes like. What meats, cheese, fish or vegetables would pair well with it. And oddly enough what music you should listen to it. I didn’t know my wine cared so much. Now you know too.
If you can’t read and need help, the staff here are very friendly and eager to help out.

Nice small business with a great selection of wines. I’m don’t know too Mich about wine but I’ve spent a good amount if time in Bordeaux. Everything I’ve sampled from their selection is good. The prices of wines are pretty standard. My last purchase was their cups of sake they have by the register. They’re $ 3 – 12 per cup. Got enough to test my pallet

What happens when your party of 4 ends up finishing roughly 5 bottles of wine and another house guest arrives? You go out and buy more wine. Duh. At this point we were discovering the magic of Lambrusco and my pal realized that I had never used the foursquare percentage discount for this store before. They ARE super friendly here though and the selection is totally more impressive than Fermented Grapes on Vanderbilt. I recommend it. I also recommend any of the cheap Lambruscos in the refrigerator.

I am no wine aficionado, but this place can piqué any newbies interest! Run by a highly creative and artistic married duo, The Winey Neighbor (cute name for the store), is an amazing and quaint wine boutique. We have visited a handful of times and each time, I see that they have expanded their wine selection. I would say there are over 100+ brands at any given time, and each wine is specifically paired with an index card sized tidbit that helpfully suggest food & music pairings that match the wine. You can approach the owners with any questions or advice that you’d want to seek out, as they are ultra friendly and knowledgeable of their wine stock. The look is typical Brooklyn chic, rustic, and charming, and the prices are more than reasonable. The Winey Neighbor is a a treasure worth discovering time and again.

Cute and quaint neighborhood wine shop. The owners are friendly and the prices are perfect for the area – they even have a table for cheapos like me! My favorite part is the music pairings on the wine description cards, so you can really set the mood. They also give out a frequent purchase card.

A great little neighborhood wine store where the owners are friendly and the prices are great.
I’m often looking for a new wine to try and since I am on a budget, the Winey Neighbor’s center table of «$ 12 and under» bottles is always my first start. Their selection is also really good for a small (space-​wise) wine store and if you are ever lost or need recommendations, the owners are extremely knowledgeable. Also, their little placards under each wine provides parings with food and music — a really neat idea versus the traditional «points» system. This is definitely my go-​to neighborhood wine spot!

I know nothing about wine other then what a 4 ltr bottle of Carlo Rossi Sangria is.
But i come here because of the little cards describing the taste of the wine and what it goes with. this is so helpful thank you.

This place is the best!
If you’re looking for a great little wine store filled with options, variety, and the nicest and friendliest couple/​owners, this is your spot.
They have a great selection of wines plus their awesome idea for a selection of wines under twelve bucks!
On your way to a party and don’t have anything to bring? Swing on by and pick up a few bottles of their pre-​chilled selection!
They know what they’re talking about, and if you have any questions as to which wine you should try, chat them up, they’ll have a few great suggestions!

Unilocal did not disappoint once again!
After finding this quaint local new wine store Unilocal style, I stumbled in late blustery December evening in preparation for my Holiday/​move out soirée need of Mulled Wine! I was met by two gracious and hospitable owners who helped guide my selection. I purchased a case of the mellow Cab Sauvignon variety and a recommended bubbly of Domaine Collins. all for less than $ 150 with Unilocal Check in deal & The owner helped me load into my car… Super nice and social owners. I would return to the nabe just to shop there again.

A great addition to the neighborhood. I love Wine Exchange on Vanderbilt, but Winey Neighbor is so much closer and I do like supporting new, local businesses better. Why not buy local/​get drunk local?
The owners are fantastic and so helpful & friendly. I’ve had a great time chatting w them while choosing my wines. A fun tidbit, each of their wine descriptions also include artists. to better help define the characteristic of each wine. It’s been fun browsing these.

A welcome addition to the neighborhood! Stopped by for some holiday gifts, and walked away quite happy with the experience and my purchases!
Well curated selection, and really helpful folks. Bonus points: I didn’t entirely deplete my bank account!

There aren’t many liquor store options on this part of Washington Ave in Prospect Heights & those that are there are the down scale neighborhood places where you can get your $ 9 liter and a half of vodka in a plastic jug. The Winey Neighbor fills a void of affordably priced, but well curated wines hand-​picked by the owners, who are oenophiles first and business people second. Their clever visual graphics of food pairings and the previously unseen musical pairings sets this wine store apart from any I’ve visited in the NYC area.
While most bottles are affordable, there are some pricier options. A $ 50+ Super Tuscan, for example, which the owner described to me as being from a vineyard 500 meters from the ocean — «you can taste the sea mist … it reminds me of oysters.» But most everything else is affordable and interesting. I didn’t recognize many labels in my perusal of their shelves, which says quite a bit in my book. This isn’t a store filled with whatever the wholesalers are shilling.
I’ll be back again even though I live far, far away.