Wine on High

I’m not sure why I haven’t already given this spot a review because I am a big fan! Wine in High has such an amazing selection of wine and beers. They also have an adorable loft bar where you can do some sampling or enjoy conversing with their interesting and friendly staff. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. They also have the BEST wine tastings in town!

I can’t say enough good things about our experience at Wine on High on 7÷11÷2015. We rented the table in the downstairs retail space, and we had 5 trays of food from Hubbard Grill.
* Working with Nichole and Meghan was great. They were incredibly helpful and easy to work with.
* Cory was our waiter, sommelier, bartender and more that night, and he was an absolute rock star! We had a group of 11 ladies eating and drinking, and he handled every request we had. Above and Beyond!
* The food from Hubbard Grille was amazing! The calamari and Mac & Cheese in particular we awesome.
* We were having so much fun talking, drinking, eating that we stayed longer than we had even planned. The view of High street and the people watching was awesome!
* Wine selection & prices were good, the $ 5 corkage fee was great. The full bar upstairs is great for non-​wine drinkers.
All in all, a top notch experience, and one we plan to do again. They are closing-​briefly– for a remodel, and we look forward to seeing the new space.

Wine on High is an excellent stop for grabbing a bottle of wine, wine flight or a craft beer to take home. I usually choose to just pickup some wine to have at home. The staff is friendly and super helpful. I walk in, ask what wine is best for what I’m cooking and have never been disappointed.

They say on Tuesdays the bar is open till 9PM… That’s a lie we walked in at 830 and was closed… 830pm is not 9pm sorry! Won’t try back!

I’ve been here a handful of times to have a casual glass of wine with friends, and it has always been fun, great wine selection and classy atmosphere. The upstairs bar area is a little small and the bartenders always seem to be doing their own thing, and we never feel super welcome there like a normal bar. A few weekends ago, a friend and I went to pick up a bottle of wine for the evening on one Saturday at 12:30 pm (door said they open at 11am on Saturday) and nobody was there. We waited out front for 20 minutes, as a few other people came to get wine bottles for the evening as well and ended up walking away. We asked the people at Hubbard grille if they knew where the employee was to open the store, and they could not get ahold of her. So it was disappointing and unprofessional to be over 2 hours late to open your store on a busy Saturday afternoon on High Street. The wine and service has always been ok, but I’m not in a huge hurry to go back if I’m not sure if they will be there during open hours or not.

Awesome atmosphere. Quiet and intimate! I recommend coming here for gallery hop to get the specials. Great staff and cool upstairs bar.

I have nothing but fantastic things to say about Wine On High! I have had several different private parties in the upstairs loft. It is a perfect intimate environment for a gathering. Both times I had around 30 people. I was able to pre-​pick a yummy appetizer buffet, my favorite wines, and specialty cocktails. The staff was very accommodating, polite, and quick to fill a drink. We felt as if it was our own private downtown loft. We could bring in our own decorations, music, and really customize the space. On a side note, they allowed for people to purchase their own drinks and add flat breads or cheese boards. That is a very nice option. I would highly recommend anyone hosting an event here.
I have also simply met a friend for a glass of wine, and have been just as comfortable. Great wine selection, smart staff, and nicely priced.
Make sure you put this on your downtown «must-​do» list.

I’m a big fan of wine, but the learning curve is so high, I always end up turning to ratings or recommendations to choose a new bottle. Enter Wine on High’s wine of the month club. For $ 40, you get two wines a month (either a red and a white or two sweeter whites), and two coupons for a tasting or event. I’ve had wines that I’d never have chosen for myself and have used bottles for gifts, impromptu picnics, family get-​togethers. It’s always been great.
I love curated selections from vendors I trust. Wine on High does that job for wine really really well.

I’ve been frequenting Wine on High since it was Vino 100 and wish we still lived in the neighborhood, so we could stop in more often! Many birthdays have been celebrated here and it was my first choice on a location for my birthday party just last weekend (my first in Ohio after a 3.5 year stint in Florida)! All of my guests had a fun time and no glasses were ever empty. Meghan and Carrissa are excellent at what they do!
Wine on High is also a great spot to stop in and pick up everyday wines or bubbly for a special occasion! I give Wine on High 10 out of 5 stars!!!

If you’re looking for a great location for your bachelor or bachelorette, birthday, or any other party… Run FAR FAR AWAY from this place.
My husband reserved their upstairs bar for my 30^th birthday in December. The main reason was because we had dinner at Hubbard Grille and it’s right next door. They had him sign a contract that included a minimum, which it’s pretty typical and expected, so no big deal. In exchange, we were promised a fun and inviting atmosphere, music, a private bartender, a private section, and a full menu including draft and bottle beer (domestic and import) and of course their full wine menu. This is what us and our 20 guests arrived to…
–Zero music. None. The bar was quiet, and let me tell you how quickly that kills a party and makes everyone uncomfortable. We had to ask the bar tender for music, only to find out there is none upstairs, so he yelled down to the manager who turned up the music from downstairs. It was barely audible, but better than nothing I suppose.
–the bar tender was completely unprepared and spent more time on his phone then doing his job. Also, he knew nothing about wine. See below.
— full menu? Nope. My guests started ordering wine flights, because they were on the menu and were, you know, at a wine bar. And the bar tender said «no, were not serving those tonight.» Come to find out, not only could my guests at my wine party at the wine bar not order wine flights, the only beer they had was off brand bottled craft beer. I realize some people are into that, but the beer drinkers in my group were bud light kind of people, and since that’s what we were promised, didn’t seem to be a stretch to assume that’s what we’d have.
–the area wasn’t in any way blocked off from the public. The bar was totally dead that night, so it wasn’t a big deal, but the 4 people that actually did walk into the bar walked directly upstairs to our «private party»
My husband went and got the manager, who happened to be a HUGE unprofessional jerk. His name was Mark. He came upstairs and yelled at the bartender, in front of all of my guests and over the non existent music, for not serving wine flights. At this point we decided it was time to take our group somewhere else because this place was awful (exactly 45 minutes into our 3 hour party). After everyone paid for their drinks, Mark tried to hold my husband’s credit card for the balance of the room minimum.
How ridiculous, they did exactly ZERO of what they promised, but wanted us to pay up.
We tried to be calm and at first asked if there was some compromise we could come to because of the situation, but manager Mark was again rude and unprofessional and kept saying we needed up pay up or «call corporate». He told us to «call corporate» about 5 times. That was the last straw. When I thought we were dealing with a local business it was a manageable situation, but he made us feel like we were in the Walmart of wine bars. Don’t worry though, they were SO UNORGANIZED that they couldn’t even tell us how much our group spent. It was 45 minutes. We just walked out at that point.
My husband booked the party with Molly. She was nice enough, but beforehand she made it clear she was too busy to be at the bar to manage the group events. or apparently even make sure the bar was prepared. She didn’t charge us the balance, but made us pay the $ 75 room fee. Even that was absurd, but she told my husband that manager Mark said they were turning away customers to accommodate our party. He also told her we didn’t bring enough people to cover the minimum… I guess manager Mark is OK with lying to cover himself. Great company. She sent us coupons, but they were something silly like $ 10 off and expire in a month.
In conclusion. They don’t care about your party, just your money.

The loft is a cozy place to take time sipping some wine and maybe try the cheese plate! The space is very small with about 5 tables so it could be crowded depending on when you go. I went there Friday night and it was perfectly fine — it was a cold night and not many people were out. I split a bottle of wine off the menu with my boyfriend. You can also choose a bottle from downstairs and they will open it for you with a fee. The bartender was friendly and I will definitely stop by again sometime.

I’ve only been to Wine on High once, but i’m already a fan. Wine on High may not have the largest selection of wine as compared to suburban superstores, but like most things in life, I prefer quality over quantity.
It’s almost as if Wine on High has already done the research for you. I trust that most of the wines on display are tasty. As long as you know what varietal you desire, Wine on High will have a good 4 – 5 options at various prices ranges with most bottles being less than $ 15.
The store is small but well-​organized. The staff has been friendly. I’ll need to look into their wine membership. Seems like an interesting idea if you go through a few bottles of wine a month.

One of my favorite places to go in the short North. Great knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is friendly. I make new friends with random people every time I come here.

Love their gallery hop tasting specials. Lots of options from wine to craft beer. Very cool location too.

Couldn’t recommend this place more highly.
Came in here many Gallery Hops ago for the first time to look at their wines and enjoy their tasting special, not even knowing that they had a small bar upstairs. They always have a wide range of wine offerings, with appellations I’ve never heard of and interesting blends. I love my wine, but to tell you the truth, we don’t always get wine here when we come in. They have a small but thoughtfully curated craft beer selection (I shed a single tear of joy when they started Pumking in August) that I like to enjoy, and my boyfriend loves their port. They have a limited food menu too, so they should really change their name to Everything You Want on High (baziiing)
None of that really matters though, because I would still come here just as often even if they served me wine glasses full of dishwater and cardboard tapas just to hang out with their bartenders. They are so fun and friendly, and they truly create a unique experience for the patrons that feels like they just invited you over for drinks (although you do have to pay the bill at the end). Plus they can answer any questions you have about the wines.
They recently adjusted their concept with major design changes in the menu and décor, which I think really bring out the fun, quirky attitude that makes this place so special.

Wine flights, $ 12 – 15 bucks, small intimate seating area and nice bartenders who will indulge you and talk about wine all night… yes this is my kind of place. Then afterwards buy a bottle at a great price, $ 11 Tempranillo, hellz yeah :-)

Wine-o’s unite! This place is terrific! I stopped in on my lunch break to buy a gift, and I’m so glad I did. They have a lot of great stuff, besides the huge wine selection. A whole rack of bitters, lots of bar tending supplies, and chocolate to go with your wine.
And when it comes to the wine, though the place is not as humongous as some other places you might go, there is something for everyone. Lots of bottle priced in the 10 – 20 dollar range (score!), and I didn’t feel like I was being pressed to buy anything I didn’t want, and wasn’t treated like a peon.
Check it out, you’ll be happy you did., Now I can’t wait to go back and try the tasting upstairs!

Great little wine shop in the middle of Short North in Columbus. Nice open layout on the main floor with a small wine bar upstairs. Each wine is clearly labeled and has wine rating with wine to fit all tastes and price points. They also have regular wine tastings and are popular during the monthly Short North art hop.

Listen up! Your favorite wine consumer is speaking here…
If you want great selection, at a competitive price, with a fab-​o atmosphere, super helpful staff and a killer central location, it really doesn’t get much better than WOH.
Formerly known as a chain, WOH has really transformed into a locally owned wine powerhouse, which is great to have in the area.
I’ve been here on a number of occasions with the intent of only coming home with one bottle of wine, but always seem to leave with at least two or three by help of whomever is on staff that day, their suggestions, and the simple layout of the store. Everything is organized by varietal and you’re sure to find something, anything to take home!
There’s a small tasting space upstairs and I know they host tastings occasionally — which I’m going to have to try sometime soon!
What I just noticed recently — although I’ve been in numerous times — is their awesome and ROBUST bottle craft beer selection! I found local brews and out-​of-​town favorites.
Perhaps my favorite section of the store (besides the bold California red selection) is the absolutely hilarious wine tags by the register. A MUST for a gift. I want to buy them all because they all make me LOL. My favorite to date: «This is the best wine my wallet says money could buy.»

«I should come here more often.» — Me, every time I end up in Wine on High.
Usually, I’m perfectly fine with selections at grocery stores, but…
If I’m looking for a wine tasting in Columbus, this should be where I turn.
If I’m looking for a unique bottle as a gift (and cute wrapping in one-​stop shop), this should be where I turn.
I love that Wine on High offers a curated collection of wine– all price ranges, aesthetic uniqueness of some bottles, and smaller productions. I’ve always enjoyed the tastings here, too. They feel intimate and thoughtful.