Caveau Wine Bar

I've been to the Caveau several times and love coming back there. It's definitely a neighborhood gem. Small (which I love) and modern, with dark decor and turned-out lights. Our Pinot Grigio was excellent., and their pizzas are delicious.

Kudos to Caveau for a clever and affordable happy hour: wines $12 and under are $6, and wines $13 and over are half off.  Very few wines are excluded.  Unfortunately, this cleverness does not apply to the dining options, as their happy hour offers $1 off certain menu items.  Its meat and cheese plates are worth the indulgence, but steer clear of the pizzas, which are perfectly average.  Nonetheless, Caveau's interior is ideal for conversation and relaxation, whether with friends, co-workers or your romantic interest.  And it goes without saying that the staff are well versed and prepped on every wine they pour.

I met a friend for a girls happy hour here a few weeks ago, and overall was very impressed!

The bar is very open and modern, but still manages to feel welcoming.  The big windows allow for excellent Uptown people watching.  They have TVs at the bar as well, although they were all tuned to a muted "The Santa Clause 2" while we were there, which was odd.  The bartender was friendly with helpful recommendations, and even let me have a sample of wine before  committing to a glass.  The food options were tasty-- we tried both an artichoke/prosciutto appetizer and a regular bruschetta.  The only problem (and loss of a star) is that these portions are tiny.  Even at happy hour, it would cost a pretty penny to fill up on snacks.

Most importantly, the happy hour is excellent: from 4-7 every day, $13+ glasses of wine are half off, and $12 and under glasses of wine are $6.  That's their entire wine menu.  I love bars that give you a good range of options at happy hour instead of limiting you to a crappy house white.  This allows you to try out wines you maybe wouldn't ordinarily, and that's awesome.

This 50% off wine menu definitely warrants future visits-- I'll be planning one soon.