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I was astonished on the amount ...

I was astonished on the amount of wines this basement store have!!! And not only a store but a lounge, piano bar and just an awesome place to relax with a glass of wine. Very knowledgeable people who obviously love wine... They also have a good selection of cigars..

Tony R. via yelp.com - Aug 1, 2020

Amazing selection and great service.

Daryl Gottlieb via google.com - Jul 24, 2020

Love going here for cigars and any speciality wine needs!

Hannah Sutton via google.com - Jul 10, 2020

Great Selection

Great selection of wine with a knowledgeable proprietor. You can't beat that combination. Prices are reasonable.

FondoTraveler via tripadvisor.com - Dec 28, 2019

A great little wine shop with an unbelievable selection of wines. One would never expect to find this selection fine wines in the small, western North Carolina of Waynesville.

Lawrence Moser via google.com - Nov 29, 2019

Impressive welcoming owners, delicious food, fine wine, great service, and entertaining music duo!

Impressive welcoming owners, delicious food, fine wine, great service, and entertaining music duo! What else? Oh, yes, being surrounded by a 1000 bottles of wine!

Ruth Rigby via facebook.com - Nov 3, 2019

No longer have live music and dinner on Friday and Saturday. So sad.

mark wisner via google.com - Sep 3, 2019

Great food, wine, service, and music. We've been going there for years. I would highly recommend it.

Cliff C via google.com - Aug 21, 2019

didn't eat here but did visit

Their wineseller is just wonderful ... next time we will go for dinner ... just not enough meals in a visit!!!

M23rdPWR via tripadvisor.com - Aug 12, 2019

Excellent wine and terrific service ... read more

chuck kiefer via google.com - Jul 20, 2019

Good place for cigars great prices on cigars only place in Waynesville n.c. to get cigars ... read more

KN4VLT via google.com - Jul 11, 2019

Good place for cigars great prices on cigars only place in Waynesville n.c. to get cigars ... read more

MATTHEW WEIRICH via google.com - Feb 11, 2019

Excellent wine shop. Dinners with music on the weekends...

Maurice Kraut via google.com - Jan 14, 2019

Most romantic place in town. No matter what age you are, you'll be swept away by the music, food, and spirits. My husband and I went out to celebrate his birthday and very much enjoyed the live music by Joe Cruz. Fantastic evening. Delicious lentil vegetable soup and shrimp pasta.

Logan Novgrod via google.com - Nov 24, 2018

A Friday or Saturday night must for unique dining and entertainment.

We always go here on the 233k3nds. Love the live entertainment. The location is a cellar and the walls are lined with wines....all available for purchase, dishes are small and unique. Cozy, reservations a must, not large. It is a great place to spend an...More ... read more

Quest771587 via tripadvisor.com - Nov 4, 2018

Great food, great wine, great entertainment, and great service!

Carol Kelsey Bozeman via facebook.com - Nov 4, 2018

Had a wonderful time here. Host ...

Had a wonderful time here. Host took care of me and food was very good. The live music was awesome! Will definitely return!

Clay C. via yelp.com - Oct 24, 2018

We love Waynesville and the Wine Seller makes it even more special. The dinner was nothing short of

We love Waynesville and the Wine Seller makes it even more special. The dinner was nothing short of amazing and served by great staff. We ordered two bottles of wine describing what we enjoyed and Richard was right on point with his recommendation. Kay is a generous and wonderful hostess.

Darrell Newman via facebook.com - Oct 10, 2018

It's a pleasant place to share a drink with friends, but the low ceiling and dim lighting give it a certain--how should I say--claustrophobic charm.

Will Lehman via google.com - Sep 26, 2018

This place is restaurant/wine shop/music stage all in one.

My husband and I stopped in to buy a couple of bottles of wine so we didn't get to sample the food but it looked crowded. They also planned to have live music that evening.

tanda367 via tripadvisor.com - Sep 7, 2018

Good wines and nice 46th anniversary dinner

We caught the Wineseller on a Saturday night when they had a guest musician for dinner guests. We had visited the previous day searching for some wines, and made the reservations for the next night. They are flexible when you can have dinner after they...More ... read more

rogerc1234 via tripadvisor.com - Aug 7, 2018

The food is amazing and delicious. We had the flat bread pizza and the bruschetta on our last visit

The food is amazing and delicious. We had the flat bread pizza and the bruschetta on our last visit and I'm ready to drive the four hours back just to have some more it was so good. The beverage selection is beyond belief, whether you prefer wine or beer there is something there to suit any taste. I've never seen so much wine. The a ... read more

Chip Williams via facebook.com - Aug 3, 2018

Romantic Dinner in the Cellar

The ambience in the cellar while we ate was romantic and classy. We listened to a jazz pianist, chose a bottle of good French wine, and ate some yummy ahi tuna and salmon. Make dinner reservations Friday and Saturday. They had a cool bar as...More ... read more

Christine K via tripadvisor.com - Jul 31, 2018

We have a vacation rental home in Waynesville and always make sure our guests know about The Classi

We have a vacation rental home in Waynesville and always make sure our guests know about The Classic Wineseller. A reason to go downtown on its own, great food, wonderful wine and fun events. ... read more

Andrea Lee Aitken via facebook.com - Jul 17, 2018

Live music - Jazz Cats were outstanding. Loved it. Food was pretty good, nothing to write home about but fine.

Lisa OConnor via google.com - Jul 12, 2018

This is simply a great place! Excellent music! My favorite drink is their Irish Coffee. :) ... read more

Linda Ford via google.com - Jul 3, 2018

Small Town SpeakEasy has it All !!

The NY style cellar is intimate and cozy. Went for after-dinner drinks and desert to enjoy the music, which was a professional solo guitarist. Easy listening with volume soft enough to enjoy and still have a conversation. Don't be confused by the Church St. entrance...More ... read more

going5star via tripadvisor.com - Jun 17, 2018

Best place to go!

I recently moved to Waynesville and have made my way through the restaurants in the area. I have been to the Wine Cellar 5 times now and have taken all the important people in my life. They all agree that this is the best! The...More ... read more

eleighb via tripadvisor.com - Jun 13, 2018

Lamb dish was melt-in-your-mouth perfect and delicious! Didn't have reservations but they seated us anyway. Live entertainment was fun - piano player engaged the crowd. Prices were surprisingly fair given the quality of food and service. Definitely looking forward to returning.

James Ashley via google.com - Jun 6, 2018

This is simply a great place! Excellent music! My favorite drink is their Irish Whiskey. :) ... read more

Linda Ford via google.com - May 23, 2018

Great atmosphere, great food, great wine, great music. What more do you need besides great company?

Great atmosphere, great food, great wine, great music. What more do you need besides great company? Thank you for a wonderful evening. We will be back.

Kristen Sojourner via facebook.com - Apr 9, 2018

I have been here 5 times now and each experience is a pleasure. The owners are obviously fully invested and proud of the establishment's progress. The entertainment is always a pleasure and the food an experience beyond what you find at your usual weekend bistro. Check them out and be sure to as Richard for his recommendation once y ... read more

Kara Deal via google.com - Apr 6, 2018

Though I have not had the chance to enjoy a meal here, their wine selection is absolutley incredible. Hands down the best place to get a beautiful bottle of wine for a great price!

Christian Vaughn via google.com - Apr 6, 2018

Consistently terrific.

Second year in a row I've been here for my birthday. We've been here many other times too. The food is always top notch, the music is good (sometimes great), and how can you go wrong sitting in the middle of thousands of bottles of...More ... read more

Slartabartfast via tripadvisor.com - Mar 11, 2018

Excellent food. Great music groyps.

Dave Bryan via google.com - Mar 6, 2018

Are we at the same place as those low stars? This place is awesome. Wine is bomb. Service is perfec

Are we at the same place as those low stars? This place is awesome. Wine is bomb. Service is perfect. Food is delicious. Must visit on a Saturday night.

Tisha Ann via facebook.com - Jan 14, 2018

We had a fabulous dinner there. Cannot wait to go back!

Melissa Pioreck via google.com - Nov 27, 2017

Outstanding food and music

If you haven't been here, it's truly below ground level so is a wine cellar as well as wineseller. Every wall is covered by wine racks, creating a unique ambiance for dinner.This was a reservation only event, with 4 course dinner and music by Mean...More ... read more

g0lfntravel via tripadvisor.com - Nov 22, 2017

Not realizing that usually reservations are required we were none the less seated right next to the evenings musician. What a great night! Excellent musicianship, really good food and an amazing choice of wine and beer. We plan to return soon.

James Percival via google.com - Nov 4, 2017

Excellent small wine cellar restaurant.

Great little place! Restaurant only open on Friday and Saturday evenings with entertainment. A good selection of Tapas type entrees and an extensive wine collection for you to enjoy. Joe Cruz, piano and vocals was also excellent low-key entertainment durning our exceptional dinner.

pharman via tripadvisor.com - Nov 1, 2017

I love this place! It has an amazing selection of wine, great ambiance, great food, and live music most weekends.

Robin Gerrard via google.com - Oct 31, 2017

Amazing!

Rhonda Cline via google.com - Oct 28, 2017

Great times love the wines and the food ... read more

Tim Martin via google.com - Oct 21, 2017

My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine around 1:00 on Saturday., Oct. 14, 2017 while waiti

My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine around 1:00 on Saturday., Oct. 14, 2017 while waiting for a reservation for a late lunch at a nearby restaurant. We sat at the bar, had some cheese and crackers, loved the bartender (Wish I had gotten her name) and chatted with another couple at the bar. Great service, great wine, gr ... read more

Brenda Jones Mangham via facebook.com - Oct 15, 2017

Great food and music

We ate at the WineSeller on an evening when they had live music and a set dinner. The food was delicious. The wine Richard suggested was perfect for the meal and Kay's sparkling personality was delightful. The music was top notch, can't wait to hear...More ... read more

Andrea T via tripadvisor.com - Oct 12, 2017

Very Special

Classic wine seller with many good wines and beers to select from. Diet Coke fans beware, it is flat; so go for a great wine 🍷. We shared multiple dishes with another couple and can recommend the Bruschetta, Spinach Dip, Asian Salad, and Charleston Crab...More ... read more

Martin R via tripadvisor.com - Sep 30, 2017

Great selection of wine and the employees know their stock. The restaurant in the evening has fantastic food and always has great local musicians playing. Joe Cruz, who plays most Saturdays, is always a treat. We make a point to go every time we're in town.

Josh Epps via google.com - Sep 25, 2017

Love this place!

Love to go here for the entertainment and the good food! We always have excellent service too.Their selection of wine is fantastic.

floridagirl790 via tripadvisor.com - Sep 9, 2017

Fun live music! ... read more

Lynda Saffell via google.com - Sep 5, 2017

Awesome selection and knowledgeable host.

A wonderful wine store with tastings available and music on the weekends. If you can't find it here I would be surprised.

Saabselr via tripadvisor.com - Aug 25, 2017

Incredible but selection of vintages, sizes, varietals, and regions.1,000 + bottles at least. Also cigars. Excellent service, love entertainment, good food, reasonable prices. ... read more

Bob Recker via google.com - Aug 17, 2017

The atmosphere, the desert, and wide variety of wine selection is why we return! Our waitress Trish

The atmosphere, the desert, and wide variety of wine selection is why we return! Our waitress Trish is very knowledgeable about local and domestic wines and has given us wonderful advice when trying something new! We will be back soon!

Joseph N Trisha via facebook.com - Jul 23, 2017

A truly excellent experience

Great selection of wines, excellent dinner choices,and delicious appetizers. Friendly and efficient service. Very fair pricing,plus we had the pleasure of listening to live music during dinner. Quaint atmosphere made for an overall super evening. Only open on Friday and Saturday nights and only 50...More ... read more

peter g via tripadvisor.com - Jul 22, 2017

This place is amazing! It is one of our musts every time we visit. Always on a Saturday because J

This place is amazing! It is one of our musts every time we visit. Always on a Saturday because Joe Cruz is our favorite!

Sher Jones Strode via facebook.com - Jul 3, 2017

Love this place! Great wine and cigar selection! The food and service is great. Thank you Kay and R

Love this place! Great wine and cigar selection! The food and service is great. Thank you Kay and Richard for doing such a fabulous job.

Sandy Harris Bratcher via facebook.com - Jul 1, 2017

Quaint little find in historic Waynesville

We were looking for something unique in Historic Waynesville, and were on a limited schedule. We stumbled upon this Wine Cellar that serves dinner as well. I enjoyed the sesame seed crusted tuna over asian slaw, it was delicious. The wait staff was very friendly...More ... read more

Laura C via tripadvisor.com - Jun 26, 2017

Great place eith excellent food, service ant entertainment! ... read more

Monika Fischer via google.com - Jun 9, 2017

Good music, food, drink. Need more? ... read more

Paul Ragan via google.com - Jun 9, 2017

Great wine and ambience!

This was recommended to us by the innkeepers at the B&B we stayed at in Waynesville. It was more than we expected! The ambience, wine & the live music made for a great way to end our evening. We will be back to visit when...More ... read more

989tracyp via tripadvisor.com - May 31, 2017

Awesome place , food was great and reasonable. Music was super !

Ginny Garcia via facebook.com - May 29, 2017

Was a delightful experience. The food was delicious. Service was awesome and pleasant. We will def

Was a delightful experience. The food was delicious. Service was awesome and pleasant. We will definitely dine again ... read more

Kristin Parker via facebook.com - May 29, 2017

This is a gem. Doesn't look like a resturant. It's like stepping down into a European wine celler/cave. Wines from everywhere line the walls. You meander around, tables here and there until you come to the bar. On Fri and Sat they have live music to sing along with. And the food is wonderful. A must visit if you are in Waynesvil ... read more

Leigh Prahl via google.com - May 28, 2017

Absolutely amazing!!! Everything was delicious!!! Definitely will be back!!

Daniel Kathleen via facebook.com - May 27, 2017

GREAT PLACE FOR WINE AND FRIENDS TO MEET

This place rocks !! Feels like your in Italy in an old winery estate home, cool eats and wow what a wine selection !!! If in town you gotta see this place for sure !!

hikealltrails via tripadvisor.com - May 26, 2017

An enjoyable evening for wine & music plus great small plates!

On Friday and Saturday evenings the Wineseller is open for dining - appetizers and small plates - and they offer nice entertainment. We enjoyed listening to the singer/piano player and also enjoyed a nice bottle of wine and delicious small plates for dinner. It was a very good experience.

Merry S via tripadvisor.com - Apr 13, 2017

Quiet, great atmosphere. Nice place to go with your honey.

Mandy Wildman via google.com - Mar 31, 2017

The small plates of food were a ...

The small plates of food were a great compliment to the solid assortment of available wines. The entertainment creates a comfortable atmosphere and we connected with locals as if we had lived there all of our lives. Can't wait until the summer to be able to sit outside and have a cigar from the vast array available downstairs.

Kevin R. via yelp.com - Mar 25, 2017

We have a cabin in Waynesville ...

We have a cabin in Waynesville and travel to the area frequently. We discovered this place by chance while walking around downtown. Great food, great wine, and we absolutely LOVE the music of Joe Cruz! Second time we have come here and we came here specifically for all three. We will be back and would definitely recommend to everyo ... read more

Sher S. via yelp.com - Mar 10, 2017

Great food, large selection of wines and beers.

Michael Galati via google.com - Feb 25, 2017

Show by Sheila Gordon was amazing!!! Food and customer service excellente. We had a great time....

Sussy Huskey via facebook.com - Feb 19, 2017

Folkmoot had a fundraising event at the Classic Wineseller that was wonderful. Richard and his outstanding staff took care of everything, all we had to do was promote tickets, sell tickets and show up. The food was excellent and the service friendly and professional. We will do this again and again.

Laura Folkmoot via google.com - Feb 15, 2017

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