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The Corkscrew
- Bars
- Houston, TX
About this business
Location details
1308 W 20th St, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Excellent Wine Bar! – Have been coming to Corkscrew for quite sometime. I don't even live in this part of town, but guess what, have car, will travel. I am always looking for a good wine bar and Corkscrew is GREAT! You have the friendly. cozy atmosphere to be able to get together with friends for good conversation and good wine. Then you also have the room in the back for a more cozy. quaint, date atmosphere. Last Thursday night, SalsaPooloza! WOW! you guys were awesome! I think you should have this kind of venue atleast onc... read more
kind of snooty – I love wine, but maybe I'm not a wine-bar person because the customers and employees all just seem to have this snobby yuppie aura to them like you're going to the library of congress or something. It's just wine guys...crushed grapes...not splitting atoms there. Also, it's not a big place so if you talk, the whole place can hear you and while that's not a problem on weekends, during the week it just seems like not that private of a place for a date. Overall though, I think the wine selection was decent and ... read more
This review is based on comparison to other wine venues... – Note: Myself and friends visit many wine venues around town and Corkscrew (after several visits) is one of our least favorite. I started to get suspicious about their reviews after looking a littler closer at some of them. I find it amazing that most of the reviews describe the "events" about the place, like the reviewer isn't really a customer but a salesman. Kinda funny, also how there are 6 reviews in one day. (See October 2006). Interesting coincidences? The fo... read more
This is one of my favorite places. Doyle and Andrew are always great. They make you feel like family. They have a great wine selection. Chocolates are great, pizzas and other food need improvement. I used to love to order from other restaurants to have delivered so I could enjoy great wine and other dinner choices.
It Depends On What You're Looking For... – The Good: This place has potential. Its a cool looking building and the staff is very nice and knowledgeable. The location, is easy to get to and close to everything downtown. Regular looking, non-pretentious , people hang out here. The Bad: The Wine selection is not top notch. While the prices are fair, the overall quality of wine is poor and sporadic. The Bar appears to be mismanaged and the inventory is constantly in an ebb and flow. Sometimes its good. Sometimes not too good. So... read more
everyone looks good in Candlelight... – The service is great, never below a 1/4 of glass. The truffles were great, the frida is AMAZING! The staff is beyond friendly, not only on wine service even offered to get us into the drake without waiting the line. Also, the staff knows how to polietly refill a glass without interuptting convo, that is VERY rare to find someone whom can do that; and it is probably one of my favorite aspects of this establishment. They even wait for a lull in the tables convo before jumping in to ask i... read more
Not for everyone – Nice building with good atmosphere, great selection, and knowledgeable staff. However, due to the accoustics and blaring music, it's not a place for a quiet conversation unless you sit outside with the smokers. The $5 corking fee on bottles irked me a little as I usually associate that with BYOB resturants. Still, it's worth a try if the weather is nice.
Cozy, Friendly, Fun - Just the way wine should be – What to Expect: Corkscrew is easily the coziest wine bar in town. The staff is upbeat, friendly and fun. The bottle selection is a joy to browse. Yes, you do see some of the "usual suspects" that you might find at the Spec*'s downtown or some of the upscale supermarkets in the city, but there are always new surprises, you just have to know what you're looking for or trust the recommendations of the staff (especially Mike, who's never steered me wrong). The prices are very g... read more
wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff – Each of my experiences at The Corkscrew has been great. Browse for one of your favorite bottles in their great selection or take the recommendations of the friendly, happy and knowledgable staff....it's obvious the owners take care of their employees. The truffles alone are worth a visit and I really like the atmosphere Corkscrew provides.
Frequently asked questions about The Corkscrew
How is The Corkscrew rated?
The Corkscrew has a 4.3 star rating with 83 reviews.
When is The Corkscrew open?
The Corkscrew is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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