this is definitely the best place in town after ravenous was bought out...
keep it up, guys...
movie mondays, that's my deal. always awesome music. hella friendly staff. i'm in.
serious, they had a ping pong tournament. i just wish the crowd wasn't so old peopley all the time, makes me feel outta place in my own element!
My local book group met at Bergamot Alley this week to talk about our latest book and drink some fun wines. Kevin was a gracious host, attending to each of needs to suggest some interesting glasses of wine. We even got to try a few to find just the right fit and he knew everything there was to know about the wines, down to amusing side stories. We brought in our own gourmet pizza and cookies to nosh.
I live in Healdsburg and am in the wine business so it's sort of hard to impress me, but count me impressed. Loved the music and the homey, hipster cool vibe (considerably dampened by our school marmish presence). I can't wait to come back on a date with my sweetheart.
Cool spot, with very interesting wine selections, a groovy sound system and a relaxed, competent vibe. Lovely old space with brick walls and exposed beams. Great, eclectic wine selection guaranteed to expose you to something new. Luckily, the wines are expertly curated, so there is little risk of picking a dud. You are in good hands here.
Review Source:I wish I could find a bar like Bergamot Alley close to home. Â They have a really interesting interior with brick walls, art murals, and a disco ball. Â They have board games. Â The menus are adapted record album covers.
They play vinyl records-- albums start to finish! Â When my boyfriend and I walked in, they were playing "Aja" by Steely Dan, and later, they played "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac.
They offer a really nice selection of beers and wines. Â
I would love to have a bar like this in SF that *stays* cool like this instead of becoming too popular and becoming a douchebag convention.
This is the new hot spot in Healdsburg. Â Whenever there's a lull in Sonoma County entertainment, we bring friends here and have a great time. Â Why just last weekend, we were here again for another live music show with Perros de Amor. Â The line was out the door, but luckily we got in just in time. Â The wine is always excellent and the staff loves what they do and will specially select a glass just for you. Â Insider tip, I have ordered Franco's pate everytime I come in and half the time it is sold out. Â Ok, pate eaters, whoever you are, save some for me next time mmmkay?
Review Source:My friends and I stumbled upon this place on a rainy Thursday night. It's not that noticeable while you're just walking by, but it's so worth it. I love the dark lighting in there, exposed brick wall, and the long tables that look like refurbished school benches. Classy! It was the perfect cozy hang out spot on a rainy night. The first thing I noticed about the menu was the thoughtful craft brew selection, but my friends and I decided to share a bottle after being poured extremely generous tastings from the awesome host. The wines were all non-Californian and reasonably priced! Live music on Sundays and movies on Mondays. I will definitely be back!
Review Source:Love this place. The decor has a hipster vibe (long tables made from salvaged U.S. Army hot dog baking trays; vintage lighting; Steely Dan on the record player; old movie projector) that stops just short of knocking you flat with its studied irony. Nice selection of local brews and non-local wines. Friendly, easy-going staff who can help you decide what to drink. If this place served food, I'd stay all night.
Review Source:Beyond cool! How refreshing to go into a wine bar/retail shop and see so many imports. Yay! Love the record player. Love the school furniture. Love the nerdy awesome wine geeks who work there, and who seem to be having the time of their lives doing so.
Thank you for bringing this vision to life. It's amazing.
What a cool place! Â The decor is something to see - Â for any teachers out there, I'd highly recommend it! Â Although I love local wines and supporting local wineries, it is refreshing to see and try something different. Â Excited to try the beer list as well. Â Will definitely be back!
Review Source:Not really a bar. Â More like someone's basement hang-out with vinyl records playing, a projector showing random videos on the painted wall, and a selection of "non California" wines that will blow you away.
You'll feel instantly at-home and about as comfortable as you can get in a public space. Â Try to keep your pants on, dude.
Despite the fact that I kept calling Kevin "Jeff" all night, he was pleasant and cordial throughout! Â I had read the reviews about this place and was really intrigued to try it out. Â It was fabulous! Being that we are smack in California wine country, I'm always a bit timid about trying French, Italian, Spanish wines. Â Kevin was very friendly and made selecting a wine easy. He let us try different things and made great suggestions. Â There was great music playing and it was just an overall excellent place to visit. We'll definitely be back!
Review Source:Kevin, great little wine and beer bar!! Â My wife and I stopped by on a Monday afternoon and Kevin greeted us and let us taste some wine and beer until we found what we liked. Â We loved all the reused furniture and the place had a cool vibe. Â We also love the record player blasting music from the past. Â Thanks Kevin, we will definitely be back!! Â Good luck!! Â Cheers!!
Review Source:I love the fact that Bergamot Alley is doing something different! Â It was a refreshing experience seeing a ton of local faces, a great wine/beer list (mostly Mediterranean wines/California beers), highly enthused staff, and my favorite - vinyl records filling the air with that sweet warm sound. Â This place is my new hangout when I go downtown.
Review Source:I know a decent amount about wine, but when it comes to European wine, I don't know my nose from my knee. Â I told Kevin what kind of wine I was in the mood for, and he threw my a wild card and bought a super floral red, with a smooth finish. Â It was amazing. Â His knowledge of this wine list is impressive and welcoming. Â He was also able to locate a bottle for me that I have been searching for. Â I can't wait to make a trip back here again.
Review Source:I love this place! The wine is so strange and wonderful, the staff is beautiful and friendly, and the atmosphere is comfortable, classy and fun. The space is so cool! I love the old brick wall with the succulents and all the repurposed furniture. I would highly recommned this place to anyone who loves wine, but not tasting rooms.
Review Source:Off the chain! Â Kevin - GREAT JOB !! Â As per another reviewer - This is EXACTLY what HB needs and I agree. Class - Class - Class. Â Simple and Tasteful - just the way I like it. Â The LP system is timeless and the wood tables are solid and almost as nice as the lighting. Â The "Porn-Room" Â of wine makes me want to spank it upon sight! Â The elevating, counter-weighted door is enough to make the room a cool space by itself - but when you see Kevin's private stash.....hello...buy me a beer first Sailor! Great collection! Â Our devoted support to a great space and offerings is guaranteed. Â Thank you, thank you - THANK YOU !!
(Attended Rachael's B-Day tonight and what a perfect spot for a meet and greet - good choice Rach and here's to one more year! Â May we all be 27 for the duration.)
This is the type of place that beckons you to stop in as you're making you're way through Healdsburg. The beautiful brick walls are the back drop to a simple design. They even have playful  school house like chairs that remind you while you may not be a kid you don't have to take everything so seriously. The fantastic owners and hosts are friendly, warm and know their wine. It the kind of place you could easily wile away a couple hours and walk away with possibly a new friend or two and delicious wine. Can't wait to return!
Review Source:This venue is exactly what Healdsburg needs! Between Dive Bar #1 and Dive Bar #2 , there isn't much night life to speak of in the area immediately surrounding the Square. The decor and lighting are hip and new in that rustic-vintage kind of way, with hand painted walls on one side and lovely succulents artfully placed in the exposed brick walls on the other.
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and seating is first come first serve community style. I was able to read my book in peace listening to the sweet tunes coming from the record player.
I should mention you won't fine Napa/Sonoma County wines here - their goal is to expose all the locals and visitors in an already saturated market to new varietals, namely a couple of the delicious Italian wines I was able to try out. If you are vino'd out - don't fret - they have beers on tap too!
ANNND, they have a little store in the back and a super-secret 'wine-porn' room behind a ceiling mounted door so you can take some goodies home with you.
Bravo!
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