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Wandering Dog Wine Bar

1539 C Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93460
805 686 9126
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Ranked #1 of 1 nightlife in Solvang
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Owner description: This is the place to go when you are looking for those hard to find, boutique wines from wineries that don't have tasting rooms. We have nearly 50...... more » Owner description: This is the place to go when you are looking for those hard to find, boutique wines from wineries that don't have tasting rooms. We have nearly 50 wines available by the glass everyday, none of which you can find anywhere else. You can enjoy one of our themed tasting flights or relax with a glass of your favorite libation. Now serving beer too! Open daily 11am~8ish, Closed Tuesdays « less
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Sacramento, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Could not answer basic questions about the wines sampled during the flights. Cheese plate is an insult and more of a plate full of cheap crackers and dried fruit with a ridiculously small amount of cheese... we sent it back. One of the cheese wad sliced was so thin you could see through it , about 1 inch by 1... More

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

The Wandering Dog Wine Bar has a cool laid back feel. There is outdoor seating and indoors there is sofas, sofa chairs, bar stools for sitting at the bar, and bar stools and tables. This was the only tasting room that serves food; cheese plates, olive samplers, etc. Dogs are welcome! Try the Wandering Dog wine it is very very... More

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Chandler, Arizona
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

I have been to this location now three times since I first started visiting Solvang and it has always rated high in my book: CT and his staff are hands-down the best company you could want at a wine bar - highly knowledgeable, great story tellers, and friendly in a very authentic way. This night was no different. We arrived... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Sat for a wine flight while waiting for our hotel room to be ready. Staff was really nice and we enjoyed the hour we spent there. Wine was good too. More

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Huntington Beach, Ca
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

This tasting room is set up a little different from others. They feature wines from many small wineries and set up "flights" of different styles featuring multiple wineries in each flight. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011
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We decided to start our wine tasting tour in Solvang here at The Wandering Dog and enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed the whole day and several bottles of wine ... the wine tasting menu is great - loads to choose from and the cheese board is incredible!! Very friendly staff and dogs too - if you're in the... More

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Orange County CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

What an awesome little wine bar! Great selection of wines, friendly service, comfortable seating areas, yummy snacks, and you can bring in your pup to socialize with the other furry guests. Excellent experience! More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2011

Cute dog "Lucy". Nice and relaxed environment, just what a wine tasting room should be like. More

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Lompoc, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011

Very wide selection of wine, beer and bubbly from around the world and local. A nice selection of tapas and knowledgable, friendly staff. A great stop before or after a meal and/or movie. A great stop for a refreshing break. CT and Jodie and everyone else are always friendly and helpful. Stop by for a short break or hang out... More

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Coloraodo
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2011

We stayed conveniently across the street from the Wandering Dog and wandered in there all three nights we were there. The atmosphere is great and the wine selection is awesome. They have their 'wandering dog' named Lucy that greets everyone, a black lab mix. We had a fabulous champagne called "Flying Goat" and participated in a blind wine tasting. LOVED... More

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