Brix

Bartender doesn't like to work- Love going to Brix Midtown but we were out at Village Point and decided to stop in for Happy Hour. Grabbed a couple of beers from the coolers and sat at the bar. Joey was the bartender (didn't introduce himself, saw it on the bill). This guy was the worst bartender i have ever had.  Didn't want to really work and it was like pulling teeth to get him to open the beers, order some food, god forbid we asked for ketchup for the fries, no oranges for the blue moon. Noticed he charged us a corking fee for the beers but the guys on the other side of the bar didn't pay any fees- we could tell by the cash they were paying for their beers. Food was average- fries way too salty. Needles to say i will be going to the Brix at midtown. Joey needs to go find a job he likes- not eating food behind the counter and trying to avoid all his customers.

This place is okay.

Lots of different wines. An okay assortment of beer. They fall short when it comes to party accessory, and when I say that I'm including food, appetizers, etc.

I do think it's cool that you can hang out and actually taste test the wine/beer. It seems this may be the focus, and in that respect... I must say it could be very cool. But for a "I'm looking for a nice variety of wine/beer/liquor and snacks to server at my next party" hmm.. not so much.

We have a place in Cincinnati (NKY, acutally) called the Party Source. The Party Source has more wine, more beer, more liquor and a TON more food options. Party Source also has party favors (plates, napkins, special occasion doo-dads, etc.).

I was surprised and a bit disappointed with Brix. Given it's not close and also that there are many other options for beer and wine selection.. I'm certain I won't be back.

At face value, this place appears to be a really good concept (pour your own wine, eat some food sort of joint).

However, it's not what you think. First of all, it is all open seating. All the time! Wednesday afternoon - not a problem. Friday night - it's a cluster f*ck. If human beings could be trusted to wait their turn in an appropriate manner then it would work. Instead it becomes a hunt for a table, a stare down at patrons, and very unpleasant. You can't just relax and taste wine, you have to watch for a table to open. And god forbid if you have a table and want to get up for a refill of wine! People will stare you down.

I saw one server working his tail off and he was incredibly polite to people waiting. If I were to go back, I would specifically request that server. He was clearly extremely busy (because they short staff the place - because open seating) and he still took a minute to check on my party that was standing and waiting. On the flip side, the hosts seemed uninterested and while I was waiting for a table with my party they came to close out our tab, since it didn't seem like we were going to sit down. There were no tables to sit at!  

Summary: The wine selection is mediocre, it's good for people who need to find out what they like. The mark up is extremely high.

The food is decent and tasty but nothing new.

I have been there maybe 4 or 5 times but will probably skip it unless I feel like a midday wine lunch.