This is a hidden gem. It's in a small town called wauconda. Has new owners from Sonoma. It's just a fun little get together place on Main Street. They have nightly entertainment and small plate appetizers that are amazing. The place if friendly and the staff entertaining. On Monday for Memorial Day they are serving Bloody Mary's during parade time. I love this place and you can do tastings there too. Relax and Enjoy.
Excellent staff and service those who like fine wines this is the place to be i like playing there the audience dance the night away
What a hidden gem!!! Talk about an awesome place to host an engagement party, bridal/wedding shower, baby shower and many other events! Cute hidden treasure of the Northwest suburbs!
I love the setting! Very comfortable. I had a great breakfast. The Shrimp and Grits were amazing. I enjoyed the Blues music by the Riverside Prowlers.
Held my daughters bridal shower here yesterday and it was perfect! Thank you to Matt & Hilary for providing such a great space and great service. Thank you to Alonzo & Maria for spectacular food and attention to every detail! If you are looking for a place to hold a party or celebration Bliss is it!
Marci Richards Suelzer
+5
Generous wine tasting samples from a nicely thought out selection/range of choices. The new owners are expanding the small plates to include sweet as well as savory ones. The live music never overpowers so that you can enjoy conversation as well as wine (or craft beer) and snacks.
Laura Cummuta Gisleson
+5
It is a wonderful place to meet up with some family or friends and have a wonderful glass (or 2) of wine, relax, catch-up, and listen to music. We are lucky it is so close by.
Fine wines, great food pairings and wonderful staff and events.
Bliss was the perfect setting for a wedding shower. Chef Alonso came up with a delicious luncheon with 2 drinks each for 40 that fit my budget and allowed me to bring some of my own snackables. Matt and Hilary provided us with fantastic service and a fun atmosphere. The day could not have gone any better.
Wauconda is a great spot for live entertainment, your favorite beverage, and good food. I've performed several times at Bliss Wine & Gifts and it's always a great time!
It's nice that while there you can order food from the surrounding area restaurants! Looking forward to playing at Bliss again!
Great wines. The Mother's day brunch menu has some really creative items on it. And Matt & Hillary are so super friendly.
The once a month storytelling night hosted by Will Tremont is the best!
Totally relaxing atmosphere the minute you walk in...incredible wine selection with very helpful, informative and fun staff. The scratch cafe meals are the bomb. ( breakfast is insanely good, fresh, organic...) fantastic line up of musicians, great events....even fun to peek on an an afternoon for a glass of wine with a friend!
A wonderful wine bar. Visited Bliss last night with friends. Kenny Durkin a caricature artist was featured with Caricature wines from California. Sampling of white and red wines we're spotlighted with a zinfandel as my favorite. It was a fun night, very busy located in a very cute small town near Bangs Lake. On the bucket list Bliss should go for everyone.
Fun time at the wine and cheese tasting! Great atmosphere and great wines - I will definitely be back!
Such friendly service! If you order food I urge you to order the charcuterie tray. Only have done the beer tasting but look forward to the wine tastings and guest chef events.
Nice quaint wine bar with live music. They allow food from other establishments to be brought in or delivered.
Great service! Awesome wines and a nice atmosphere. :)
Such a cute place! Relaxing atmosphere with opportunity for some lively fun with friends, too. I moved out of Illinois and wish there was one here!
What a cute place! Excellent selection, priced surprisingly well. Down to earth, not stuffy...staff very welcoming. A real gem in the heart of Main Street....worth the trip. New owners (as of 2019, I asked, just before CV 😔) are bringing the charm, (and munchie foods I loved!) back. Live music Fri and Sat....I just love the vibe....wine club members always get 10% off, with no yearly fee...You are money ahead on your first visit!
Lovely little wine bar right in the heart of Wauconda. Never a dull moment when hanging out at Bliss! Alex, the owner, provides some great service along with great wine recommendations! Hands down one of my favorite wine bars in the area.
We were walking by and saw the live music through the window. This is a charming little wine bar and we were excited to discover it. We'll be back!
The venue was perfect for the bridal shower. There was enough seating to accommodate our guest. The ambience was a great setting and the food was awesome! Max was our point of contact for the day and he alone deserves 5 stars. He made sure we were always satisfied, he was taking care of the bar, and making sure the food was replinshed. Max wore few hats that day and did it all with an awesome attitude. Great place you won't be disappointed!
Very cozy atmosphere, the dates wrapped in bacon were absolutely amazing, along with the tasteful yummy bruschetta… We had three flights of wine and they were delicious & reasonably price. We highly recommend this winery, the live music made the place lively, and it’s close to home. The staff is very nice as well.
Bliss recently hosted our engagement party. It was perfect! The owners, Matt and Hilary were so kind, knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. The party went off without a hitch! The wine and food provided was delicious. Our guests were very pleased, as were we. Thank you, Bliss for a fantastic party!
Alex showed me Bliss last year and I was blown away by the atmosphere inside. Ever since I have been coming back it’s been nothing but good vibes and excellent service from all of the staff. Highly recommend this place to any locals as well as anyone just visiting the area!
Had a great time with friends last night at Bliss. The food, wine and entertainment with Chris O'Brien singing and on the keyboard was wonderful. Thank you!
Fabulous wine and great lounge area in the back. We played board games and drank wine and had a great time.
This was an awesome afternoon. Had a fantastic wedding shower for my daughter. The food by Alonso was absolutely delicious. The service by Matt and Hilary couldn't have been better. Thank you do much.
Had a great time enjoying good wine and the live entertainment!
Great selection. Live acoustic music. Tables, small bar. Very nice.
A great selection of wine & craft beers in a warm & friendly environment. Wine tastings everyday & beer tastings on Thursday! Great way to try new wines & beers! Lu e music Thursday-Saturday. My favorite place to go!
Have loved these owners vision and execution. Just love the place. Check out Sunday afternoon's music. Great selection of talent.
The experience, the people that come in, the workers, the music, the wine/food. They never fail to impress me. Love this place & all the memories it brings to me and my friends.
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