Stoney’s Wine Lounge

Stoney’s is a little wine bar/​lounge that is tucked away in the heart of Lakewood. One might say, blink and you’ll miss it. My first visit was on a special night — apparently, the owners brought in their own piano, freshly tuned and restored, and the performer that night was part of a piano trio.
The ambiance inside is relaxed, and cozy. It’s a very intimate setting for a jazz show. That also translates to: Get there early, or find yourself standing up. Although, the owners go through great pains to try to seat everyone, which was nice. The waitress that night was very attentive, and had a big smile on her face.
The music was exquisite, and the wine was quite good. All in all, the experience exceeded my expectations. Note: Cover on weekends is $ 5.00, and they do close at 11 PM (found that out right at 11 PM when I still had a little wine left in my glass!)

What a great new find! Stoney’s is a great way to spend an evening while enjoying some exceptional wine. He has a great selection of wines available for purchase, and his passion for wine is evident. Stoney’s also offers a pairing course which I really enjoyed. Love supporting small business owners like Stoney’s!

This place is fantastic! My wife and I came here before our cooking school class at Central Market. It’s got a wonderful, chill vibe — very quiet and unassuming, and a wonderful wine selection. The friendly owner seated and served us, and took time to ask us about our preferences. My wife loves Italian reds, but was open to trying something different. He was filled with just the right amount of knowledge and wine acumen, and his suggestion was a perfect start to our evening. As we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, other regular patrons came in as well, and we left feeling Stoney’s has just the right balance of sophistication and quirkiness. We will definitely be back!

Meh. Went with friends midweek about 7 p.m. Cute, local vibe. There were about 8 people in there including our group of 4. Owners were our servers. Super casual (subtext not very attentive) but they were really nice people. Definitely good wine, reasonable prices. You can bring in your own food or order cheese/​charcuterie plates there. Unfortunately, when the jam session started (we were there on «jam session» night) we got the distinct impression from the musicians, that we were expected to shut up and focus solely on the music. I love and appreciate live music. But in a bar atmosphere, there’s usually a combination listening to music/​visiting with your friends balance. That wasn’t the deal here. It soon became apparent that the other 4 people there were there to sing or play in some fashion. So the people there to actually talk to one another and hang (us) were totally out of place. Maybe it’s different on other nights, but my experience was that if you want a quiet, listening room experience, this is a good place. If you want to visit with friends over wine, wouldn’t recommend it.

We’ve been here a couple times and love the small town comfortable vibe this place puts out considering where it is located. The owner Stoney is a super nice guy and knows a lot about wine. They also have live Jazz on the weekends which is great for a laid back date night. I highly recommend you give this place a try the next time you’re in the area and looking for a good relaxing evening.

Stoney’s is small enough that you’ll probably miss it if you’re not looking for it. However it makes a adequate impression as a cozy and chilled wine bistro. The staff is attentive to your wine experience. They have a nice selection of wine & cheese. I found out there is live music on some evenings and that’s a nice element. You will also notice a couple tables out front, which is perfect when the Texas weather isn’t 200 degrees in the shade.
Parking is available in front and on the side of the building. No valet — woot! (score for the locals)

A fun little wine bar — I hope to be back!
My girlfriends and I were having lunch and decided we needed drinks after lunch. We turned to our trusty Unilocal app to find somewhere we could go at 3:00 on a Saturday and lucked into Stoney’s Wine Lounge.
We were the only customers in the bar for the 2 hours that we were there. We ordered a bottle of champagne and cheese tray. The man working (maybe the owner, not sure) would stop by every little bit to make sure we were doing ok. However, he basically left us alone to talk.
The signs on the wall advertise free jazz in the evenings. It’s a cozy atmosphere with comfortable seating and a good wine list at reasonable prices. I hope to go back sometime when there’s jazz playing.

Stoneys wine lounge host a open mic that it awsome! There wine is exquisite and although they don’t serve food their cheese and fruit plate is delicious complete with an assortment of crackers!

It’s a nice place to stop in and have a bottle of wine and get away from the Lower Greenville crowd. I would not agree this is a one dollar sign location, more like $$. Cheese plate is okay, a bit too pricey for what you get. There are a few tables outside and they have a parking lot. Not much to eat here, but nice wine choices.

Solid neighborhood wine lounge. Large selection of very interesting wines from all over the world at very good prices. Non pretentious and knowledgable staff, relaxing atmosphere, cheese and charcuterie. Was super excited to find a Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir on the list, as well as several other fantastic wines I rarely see elsewhere.
A jazz band featuring some of the best musicians in the metroplex was playing when we were there. What a perfect evening.
No douche crowd here. You know where to go if that’s the scene you are looking for.

I’m not a wine person but my wife and I stopped by one night and had a good time. Laid back little place.

Want there yesterday for the first time and it was great. I bought a living social deal for a wine and food pairing class. It was taught by Stoney himself who’s very sweet and knowledgeable!
The ambiance is very cozy; a great place to relax and have some wine!

I did not go to Stoney’s for a wine class or Living Social deal and, thus, my experience was different than other Unilocalers.
Your Mother’s Wine Place:
It was slow and quiet in the bar on a Wednesday evening. My friend and I sipped on wine and ate a standard cheese platter. It was nice place for a nice coversation and some tasty wine, even if was slightly overpriced for the bottle. The décor would be marked as «modern farmhouse» if it was in the Crate and Barrel catalog.
However, with killer wine places like Brian’s Wine, Wine Therapist and Vertias right around the corner, I’ll choose another place over this one nearly every time.

Unfortunately our experience at Stoney’s was a disappointment. Unless you are a beginner to wine, the Wine Education Class is probably not worth your while.
First, we did not realize that a voucher for a Wine Education Class and Cheese Plate for two did NOT include the cost of the wine tasting. When we arrived, we had to pay an additional $ 9 per person for the 6 very modest tastings that were served.
Additionally, the gentleman leading the class had very poor presentation skills; he often trailed off while speaking, spoke in a very low voice, and several times even mysteriously stepped away to a back room in the middle of speaking. The content of his presentation was supposed to be focused on wine and food pairing, yet he did not complement any of the wines to the cheese or apples on our plates and was very vague in his discussion. The presentation was not engaging at all and the entire group seemed largely disinterested.
The only redeeming factor about our experience at Stoney’s was that the décor and ambiance of the facility was pretty nice. There was also a decent amount of parking in the adjoining lot.

This is a tough one to review because I love the idea of this place but the delivery /​experience mostly failed. but here goes… my party of four purchased the Living Social Deal for a wine class and a cheese plate (to add wine was extra $ — legal deal) We called a month or so in advance to make a reservation so I was feeling impressed that they seemed organized about their classes. This all changed when we arrived…
We arrived 5 or so minutes early and we were invited to take any seat of our choice. The place is cute — several tables to choose from plus a couch setup. As we sat down I noticed the workers scurrying around to put down wine glasses, napkins and the cheese plate. Shortly after, Stone checked-​in everyone on his guest list. So I am wondering; if they knew who was coming, why didn’t they have the tables set? Unorganized.
The class begins… Stone has a TON of great knowledge to share but his delivery isn’t the best. at few times he lost control of the room and I found myself thinking about other things while he was talking. Too bad. We tasted 6 wines — 4 white, 2 red. I prefer red wine so was a little disappointed that we didn’t get a choice and I just didn’t love any of the selections we tasted.
Pros:
1.) Stone had a lot of wine knowledge. From food pairing, to the wine process, to the different regions that harvest wine, etc.
2.) Location is easy to get to
3.) Cozy setup
Cons:
1.) The wine pour was inconsistent and a very small amount (perhaps they could add a logo or line on their glasses to prevent that)
2.) Overall it just seemed unorganized
3.) No water offered
Misc:
1.) You can find a food truck parked next to his lounge (he mentioned is changes daily)
2.) He offers wine storage (for a fee) in their cellar
3.) Live music on Saturday nights
4.) Wine Classes on Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 5pm
Unfortunately, I was disappointed by this class. Unsure if this is a new thing for them or what, but perhaps after a few more run throughs they will get it right. Until then, I will enjoy my wine somewhere else.

Not impressed. That was the overall consensus of our group of 4. We used a Living Social voucher for which we paid $ 19 for a wine education class for 2, including a cheese/​fruit/​cracker plate. The wine (which cannot legally be discounted via the coupon) was an additional $ 18/​couple.
We arrived a few minutes early and were invited to be seated. We never got a tour of the place, although we were told that they have a cellar and wine storage available for rental. There were 2 bookshelves filled with wine bottles (for sale), which I thought was a very cute little set-​up. There’s a large dining table and then side bench tables along the wall (half bench, half chair type of seating).
Our class was about wine and food pairings.
I felt that it was disorganized and not well rehearsed. I do think that Stoney had a lot of interesting and new (to me) things to share, but the delivery was bland and cumbersome and he lost control of the room, especially towards the end, which made it difficult to even follow him or realize he was still talking.
I felt that it could have been better prepared with pre-​set glasses at the tables. There was no water set or even offered either. Given that everyone had reservations, I was frankly shocked that it was better prepped.
There were 6 wines offered in the tasting, 4 of which were whites, which I found odd. I felt bad because my husband prefers red and really doesn’t like white much. There was no choice of what we would be tasting. They weren’t the best wines either. The pours for the tasting were inconsistent and conservative. If they’re going to do tastings and offer a small prescribed amount of wine, it should at least be consistent. They could have logos on their glasses or even lines, as most established wineries and wine tasting rooms do. There also was not a rinse bucket in between wines which I found to be a bit gross.
The food plate consisted of 3 green apples slices, a small bunch of green grapes, about 10 small slices of mild cheddar cheese and about 6 crackers — 3 different varieties.
The wine tastings are offered Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturday at 5pm.
They did mention that they have live music on some Saturdays @ 7:30 pm.
They do not keep up info on the website but rather via their email list.
Overall, it was disappointing. Luckily it did not cost much. I do think that it has potential to be great, but as it stands, you’re better off buying a couple of bottles of wine with some friends elsewhere.

Went to Stoney’s last night for a tasting and highly recommend this to anyone or any couple looking to learn about wine from the man himself, Stoney. The atmosphere is very cool and the wine is great. You learn a lot and leave a bit tipsy. Perfect for a night out in Dallas.
Definitely need to go !
Rex

Such a relaxing, chill place to enjoy a glass or bottle of wine on a Saturday afternoon. I have been wanting to check this place out and then when I received the Crush wine tasting email about the tasting taking place at Stoney’s, I knew I had to check it out. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting on Saturday and bought a few bottles of the perfectly selected wine.

Wine tasting is $ 9 per person for one hour.
You try six variations of reds and whites,
Décor: 3.5÷5
–first half of the lounge is for dining in
–the second half is for the wine tasting
–the wooden benches were not the most comfortable though
Service: ⁴⁄₅
–we arrived late due to an accident on the highway yet they still served us all six tasting wines.
Wine: ⁴⁄₅
–perfect for couples, you receive a plate of various cheese, grapes, crackers and sliced apples and some almonds
–stoney explained the process of how each vineyard made the wines
–I also learned how to pair food with certain types of wine

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I enjoyed a wine tasting with Paul H. last night. I had a Groupon so that made it cheaper but I would have still gone here if I didn’t have a voucher with me.(Regular price $ 9/​person) The owner was very accommodating for me and actually scheduled a class for me because I told him Paul H. was only going to be here for a short period of time. (he’s visiting from out of town)
During the wine tasting, we were able to try about 5 to 6 types of wine. The wine tasting came with a fruit and cheese plate. The owner was very knowledgeable about the wines served (mix of reds and whites) and I would definitely love to come back. Don’t think of the wine class as a typical class. This is more like an intimate wine tasting. It’s very casual. The tasting lasts about an hour and I think it’s a great way to start a date. i highly recommend coming here for a tasting.