The Vine at Bridges

Wine Bar right in downtown Danville that also serves food from next door neighbor The Bridges.  While I haven't tried the food, I have gone several times on weekend evenings and had a great time.  

Hopefully you can find a spot at one of the comfy seating areas or high stool tables and enjoy a glass of wine and the fine local music that regularly plays on Saturday nights as it can get crowded.  The wine selection is good, and they serve half glasses which is a good way to go if you want to try more of their choices without getting completely loaded.  Also you can order by the bottle which is good for groups.  I would say they pretty much serve similarly priced wines, everything is about $13-15 per red glass, would be nice to have a few better choices, and less pricey ones as well.  
I can't comment on every act that performs, but the duo last Saturday was awesome.  Mostly 30s-50s enjoying, not a kids place, but just a good upscale spot to enjoy a night out on the (albeit sleepy, suburban) town.

If you like wine, live music, good food, and a great atmosphere, THIS is the place to go when you're in the area, or even when you're NOT in the area! My friends and I can spend hours at this place and not even realize how much time has gone by. Really great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy everyone's company.

The Place -
The place itself is located in Downtown Danville right on the main street and surrounded by all the other great places in the area (That Bar, Sideboard (See Previous Review), etc.). The place is very well decorated and very intimate, but at the same time can offer a really great setting for a group of friends. A lot of glass panels to let in a lot of the natural light and to also give everyone a good view of the outside and not feel claustrophobic. One portion of The Vine has wine racks; however, even with this inside, there is still plenty of room to mix and mingle. There are couches, futons, bar tops, as well as a traditional bar with bar stools. All the times that we have went, although very busy, we were always able to find some place to sit. The decor itself goes with the vibe of the wine bar and makes for a very warm setting. Great job, Vine! **5/5 Stars**

The Service -
The service is absolutely fantastic and very friendly. The numerous times my friends and I have visited the place we were treated as if we were regulars or as if the waitresses had known us forever even outside of the Vine. For a consumer, exceptional customer service is always a plus in my book. When we walked in, we were greeted and promptly told to find a place wherever we can and if we can't, feel free to stand near the bar and they would gladly accomodate us as best as they can until seats open up. Once we were situated, we were asked if we were given the wine list and asked if we needed food menus. Because it's a wine bar, sometimes food isn't the main focus on everyone's mind, which is understandable. In this case, we came in for dinner as well so we requested their full dinner menu, which stops after 11pm, I think. The awesome customer service continued throughout the night and made for a very great experience! **5/5 Stars**

The Food -
When people think food at a wine bar, they think of tapas or small plates since as I mentioned before, not everyone is thinking about food when they come to visit a wine bar. In addition to the tapas and small plates, they also have a full dinner menu and if you have the ability to come to The Vine for dinner, I would HIGHLY suggest you do so because the food is of GREAT quality. A few of my friends had small plates themselves; however, I was hungry and the description of the New York Strip peaked my interest so I went with that (See Picture). It's served with cognac butter, edamame, applewood smoked bacon, potato hash, and a red wine demi sauce. I ordered the steak Medium Well and it came out, not only perfectly cooked, but tender and juicy as well. The bacon was crispy and smokey and added a great flavor profile to the steak. The potato hash and edamame made for a great contextual difference and the wine sauce rounded everything off and brought the dish together. It was a REALLY good dish. For dessert, I got the creme brulee and although it was very tasty, there wasn't anything too special about it, but satisfied my need for something sweet to cap off my dinner! **5/5 Stars**

Overall -
Like I mentioned, The Vine at Bridges is a MUST go-to place, especially if you're into the ambiance of a wine bar and the environment itself. GOOD live music is played there during all of the peak days (Fri, Sat, Sun, I believe) and it just makes the place that much more enjoyable. I can't wait to go back again and treat myself to another great time! Thanks for everything, Vine!! Enjoy everyone!

Nice wine selection. The place is great whenever Tasche is playing!