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Grand Cru Wine Gallery

Bar Wine bar Wine store Winery

One of the Top rated Wine bars in Bratislava


Address

Zámočnícka 8, 811 03 Staré Mesto, Slovakia

Website

www.grandcruwinegallery.com

Contact

+421 908 656 259

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (225 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM

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  • 5/5 Mr B. 2 years ago on Google
    Where do I start? The evening was superb, within a few hours we had met and now have a set of friends for life. The wine was all from local vineyards, some unnamed bottles of "special" wine that you just couldn't buy. Martin the ownder has a cellar in the shop in the basement and truly loves his wine, his choices were not only perfect they were completely different with each bottle (and we went through a few) The only issue of the night was I couldn't figure out how to sleep on the bed afterwards so slept on a cold floor. But I don't think this was the wine type just maybe the quantity
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria Z. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing place! I went alone as a walk-in, and ended up having so much fun. Probably my most fun experience in Bratislava! The owner was so generous, kind and engaging with everyone. It was easy to end up talking to other guests. The wines were delicious and had new grape types only grown in Slovakia, such as Hron and Dunaj. The cheese and meat platter was also tasty and went well with the wines.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R C. 1 year ago on Google
    I almost don’t want to share this secret… I walk up and the owner, Martin, says: “You look thirsty, my friend.” He proceeds to indulge me in some of the finest wine I’ve ever had, knowledgeably explained. THIS. THIS is how you treat travelers. Martin could honestly teach a Master class in hospitality. The wine was excellent. The prices are excellent. Martin was excellent. I feel like I made a new friend. A TRUE five star experience in every way. I’d give six stars if I could. Thank you, sir. Stay humble.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jozef R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ustretovy majitel. Good guilt, the owner always good advice (we were never disappointed by his recommendations). Interestingly underground sessions (dan for this is the signal adsence). Delicacies to the wine are delicious (interesting is the absence of bread, which the owner replaced with sticks). Kava slabsia (so you should drink it somewhere else :)). One feels fantastic about 5 stars :) (Original) Ustretovy majitel. Dobry vyber vin, pricom majitel vzdy dobre poradi (nikdy sme neboli sklamani z jeho odporucania). Zaujimave podzemne sedenia (dan za to je adsencia signalu). Pochutiny k vinku su chutne (zaujimava je absencia chlebu, ktory majitel nahradil tycinkami). Kava slabsia (preto ju treba pit radsej inde :) ). Clovek sa tam citi fantasticky takze 5 hviezd :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bisetti n. 4 years ago on Google
    Honestly in Bratislava the best one. The only one with soul. If it s Richard or Martin you gona enjoy talking bout wine. The wines are more than good and the price too. Tested almost all other wine bars in Bratislava, I felt like in a lounge of an airport it was expensive and boring . This is the place to be. And don t forget to visit the cellar!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa E. 1 year ago on Google
    From start to finish a great little wine bar. The owner is awesome, super knowledgeable and passionate about his wines. Just let him do his thing - tell him what wines you like and he’ll pick out the ones you should try. And great prices too. Highly recommend!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henrik Kopp S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) World class! Very good service by the owner Martin who has excellent knowledge to guide around local wines. Very nice place with nice atmosphere and friendly people. Highly recommended (Original) Världsklass! Mycket bra service av ägaren Martin som har gryma kunskaper att guida runt bland lokala viner. Mycket trevligt ställe med schysst atmosfär och vänliga människor. Kan varmt rekommenderas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very competent and nice advice, good selection and advice for local wine specialties, very good prices (Original) Sehr kompetente und nette Beratung, gute Auswahl und Beratung für lokale Weinspezialitäten, sehr gute Preise

  • 5/5 Ruben K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Great selection of wine, great atmosphere, superb host. Cannot recommend this place enough. 7/5 stars for me.

  • 2/5 Sally 2 years ago on Google
    We were really looking forward to visiting this wine bar as a treat, but sadly it was really disappointing. I think this was due to the owner not being present and the staff member looking after the place on Saturday evening. We were not given a menu and instead bluntly asked "what do you want?" When i explained my usual fairly standard Grape varieties of choice he walked away and later returned saying he didnt know what these varieties were and just served us a wine with absolutely no information. It was a pretty poor wine for the price (again not shared with us until we had to pay) and we were made to feel like he rather we didnt come in. Complete waste of money..

  • 5/5 Sarah O. 2 years ago on Google
    Martin is a wealth of knowledge and a really good host. His wines are delicious, really well priced and the bar is unique and an absolute must-visit if you are in Bratislava!

  • 5/5 Jeppe Van D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place lived up to its expectations. When we were looking around for a wine bar we found this place with a 4,8 score o' google maps. Curious about the score we went to try some wine. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by the host, Martin. As a host he is perfect. He warmly greets his costumers, asks them about their wine preference and he has an amazing knowledge of the wines he serves. We tasted a lot of different wines, all. Of them based on our personal preferences. For my girlfriend he chose the right white wines with a certain sweet and dryness while for me he chose the best red wines. He even served a wine whish he has an exclusive limited edition of. To top it al off, Martin gave us some insight information about certain places we should definitely visit in bratislava. Hats of for this bar, if I could I would give it more than a 5* rating.

  • 5/5 John 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful and warm space. The owner willing to serve us. (Original) Πολύ όμορφος και ζεστός χώρος.Ο ιδιοκτήτης πρόθυμος να μας εξυπηρετήσει.

  • 5/5 Dominika N. 5 years ago on Google
    A great spot for wine lovers. The owner is very friendly and knows his wines very well, he made some great recommendations. Lots of slovak wines, we liked everything we tried. Bottles from approx. 14e.

  • 5/5 Morgan C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice Slovak wine, friendly staff, definitely worthy to visit

  • 5/5 Stephen N. 5 years ago on Google
    A charming, unexpected, place full of good cheer and warmth. Great value, a knowledgeable and generous owner and one terrific wine after another. We will be back!

  • 5/5 S H. 5 years ago on Google
    A great place to taste a great selection of Slovakian wine! Martin is a kind of host who makes you feel at home. The atmosphere is great and the price is very reasonable. We had a wonderful night out with 5 glasses of genuine wine and a marvelous cheese dish! Good job!

  • 5/5 Kev L. 5 years ago on Google
    If you're in Bratislava, like wine, good company and the most knowledgeable wine guy in the world this is the place to be. Thanks Martin we will be back.

  • 5/5 Виктория �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This establishment and its owner Martin became for us the business card of the city! Be sure to return to visit! The most delicious wines we tried in life we ​​tried here. Very loyal prices and excellent service. Feeling as if you are visiting an old acquaintance, with whom it is interesting to talk "for life" with a glass of delicious wine. Incredibly atmospheric place! (Original) Цей заклад та його господар Мартін став для нас візитівкою міста! Обовязково повернемось в гості! Найсмачніші вина, які ми спробувала в житті ми спробували тут. Дуже лояльні ціни і чудове обслуговування. Відчуття, немов ти в гостях у старого знайомого, з яким цікаво поговорити "за життя" за бокалом смачного вина. Неймовірно атмосферне місце!

  • 5/5 Zuzana S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great service (Original) Skvelá obsluha

  • 5/5 Dubai Girl G. 2 years ago on Google
    A real hidden gem. Tons of choices for wine! Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Very recommended 👌

  • 5/5 Doug L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great intro to Slovakian wines by very knowledgeable, engaging & friendly owner, Martin Pagac! A great spot just a block off the main tourist street in old town Bratislava! Casual, informal & most enjoyable! Don’t miss this one!!!

  • 5/5 Niall H. 2 years ago on Google
    Martin was such a great host and has a wealth of knowledge of fantastic local wines. I would highly recommend a stop off here for a glass or two of Vino. Was there a short while and felt like an old friend. 5 🌟

  • 5/5 fije l. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing experience and probably best evening of our trip! Great wine variety but more important - a great host who knew what he was doing. Incredible value for money and huge recommendation for everyone visiting bratislava and interested in wine.

  • 5/5 Kuan I. 1 year ago on Google
    Martin was super nice and friendly! We tried lot of varieties. Was a amazing night! Is a must try wine bar in Bratislava!!

  • 5/5 Inga B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly service and really good wine. We tasted local wines and had a nice chat with a waiter.

  • 5/5 Fruzsina S. 1 year ago on Google
    We really liked this place. The location is very good (in the center of the old town), all the wines we tried were great and the host is very friendly and helpful. I really recommend this place if you would like try some quality Slovakian wine.

  • 5/5 Sophia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing slovakian wine to reasonable prices, the host was really nice and took his time to welcome us and explain all wines. Definately a recommendation for Bratislava

  • 5/5 Peter 10 months ago on Google
    Great place with good local wines and nice owner/staff. Very friendly in nice location of the Bratislava old streets.

  • 5/5 Johnathan K. 8 months ago on Google
    Do not miss this place. Amazing vibe—perfect pre- or post- dinner stop. The wine is a strong side benefit to an engaging host. We found immediate friends with neighboring tables. Unforgettable.

  • 5/5 Саня �. 8 months ago on Google
    The number two reason to come and visit Bratislava is whatever you think it is, but the number one reason is undoubtedly this magical place. My fond memories of Grand Cru Wine Gallery and host Martin date back to 2017, and I've kept coming back ever since. Moving to Estonia didn't change it. COVID didn't change it. Starting a diet didn't change it either. Well, enough said, I reckon :)

  • 5/5 Johann 7 months ago on Google
    I visited the Grand Cru Wine Gallery in Bratislava last week and it was an incredible and amazing experience! The atmosphere was perfect and the wine selection was fantastic. Martin, the owner, personally attended to our small group and curated a tasting menu that pleased our entire crew. He was very knowledgeable and friendly with a fun attitude that captured our attention and made our experience even more enjoyable. He also talked to us in a personal manner and tried to get to know us which made us feel welcome. He was also generous with the wine which made our experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy some local wine with expert local wine knowledge.

  • 5/5 J D. 7 months ago on Google
    The best wine bar I have ever experienced. It has the speakeasy / cellar vibe with an intimate feel. The owner goes out of his way to ensure we tasted the best wines in a very natural way. I recommend anyone traveling to Bratislava to make this a destination stop. The wine was so good I bought 3 boxes to bring back home. #bratislava #wine #winecellar

  • 5/5 Alex N. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic wine tasting experience. The tasting took place in a beautiful brick basement, and the owners definitely have a passion for the wine making business. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Michael G. 4 years ago on Google
    Martin was fantastic but it wasn’t how I remembered. This being said we tried some lovely Slovak wines, we preferred the reds against the very sweet whites. Cheese board was nice and it didn’t ruin the trip so much that the partner was absolutely smashed the next day

  • 5/5 Lenka H. 3 years ago on Google
    Arrived from a website recommendation and welcomed by a great host called Martin. He recommended several wines, all delicious, even gave us ones for free. Complete indulgence. If you like your wine, visit here.

  • 5/5 Cassidy M. 3 years ago on Google
    When it comes to local wines this is the single most knowledgeable wine bar i have ever been to. Thrilled my palate. What a gem.

  • 5/5 David C. 4 years ago on Google
    A cute little winery that's hidden in an alley of the main pedestrian zone. Offers a wide variety of great slovak wines. The owner is very friendly and knows his wines!

  • 5/5 Elias T. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best white wine I have ever tasted. The two of us got a tasting menu from 3 wines, 2 Slovakian and one Czech wine. The first Slovakian Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc was one of the nicest wines I have ever tasted. Our waiter was super nice and very informative about the wines he gave us. Would 100% recommend to anyone who visits Bratislava.

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 4 years ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I came here after our wine tour was cancelled and we were so lucky to stumble upon such a great place. Martin was brilliant - we sampled and learned about 9 wines from Slovakia. It was busy, but the service was excellent. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Uliana 7 years ago on Google
    Great service, amazing service which is flexible to a customer. We have stayed till 23:30 but official working hours till 22:00. The variety of vine is amazing, you can try any you want to. And in the end buy a bottle for a price of regular shop.

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Martin was brillant and walked us through all of the wines. We also were able to have a look at the wine cellar. We arrived just before they close but were still welcomed with open arms ! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Fabian H. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolut must to visit, great wine bar, great host and of course fantastic wines!

  • 5/5 Eva S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great wine and Christmas stamp (Original) Vyborne vinko a vianocny punc

  • 5/5 Peter H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A day trip from Le Morne combined with a tour of cane sugar production and also rum production according to tradition associated with sourdough. (Original) Denny výlet z Le Morne spojený s prehliadkou výroby cukru z trstiny a tiež výroba rumu podla tradícii spojena s koštovkou.

  • 2/5 Nikki B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is closed!

  • 5/5 Ivan K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Meals are not served here. But they make very good coffee here and have a wide range of quality wines. Even though you can't order food from them, they brought me dinner from the restaurant next door. Big thanks... (Original) Jedlá sa tu nepodávajú. Ale robia tu veľmi dobrú kávu a majú tu široký sortiment kvalitných vín. Aj napriek tomu, že si u nich jedlo nemôžte objednať, priniesli mi večeru z vedľajšej reštaurácie. Veľká vďaka...

  • 5/5 Radovan S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place can only warmly recommend, pleasant environment, great service! (Original) Toto miesto mozem iba vrele odporucit, prijemne prostredie, skvela obsluha!

  • 5/5 카노 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A glass of wine costs 4 Euro. It's a little colder than the basement atmosphere but it's a little chilly. I spent 2 nights and it goes down for two nights! (Original) 와인 한잔은 4유로대구요. 안주는 저 플래터 8.9유로인데요 맛나네요 ^^ 지하 분위기 진짜 좋은데 약간 쌀쌀해요 ㅎㅎ 2박했는데 이틀 밤 내리 갑니다!

  • 5/5 Nicholas S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to try local wines. Owner speaks great English and can help bridge any French or Italian wine background to the local Slovakian and Hungarian varieties.

  • 5/5 Eugen K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, sympathetic, pleasant. (Original) Útulné, sympatické, príjemné.

  • 5/5 Tomas N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent little wine bar 👍 (Original) Výborná malá vinárnička 👍

  • 5/5 Radovan H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for a quiet cup of wine any day of the week. (Original) Vyborne miesto na pokojny poharik vinka akykolvek den v tyzdni.

  • 5/5 Mark J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great collection of wines and very personable service.

  • 5/5 Ivan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant environment, good quality vin at an affordable price, I can only recommend (Original) Velmi prijemne prostredie, kvalitne vinka za prijatelnu cenu, mozem len doporucit

  • 5/5 Shaun S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little place with fantastic wines on quiet street. Host was very friendly and knowledgeable on the wines. Only thing id suggest to the owners is I thought the lighting was a bit harsh when late at night, was a bit bright, would be nice with more intimate lighting, maybe some candles.

  • 5/5 Rene H. 4 years ago on Google
    Super friendly, compentent, really good wine

  • 5/5 Fabrice L. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here based on reviews and it lived up to the hype. Slovakian wines are way better than expected (stick to the whites) and Martin was a fabulous host. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Valentina B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great venue with amazing wines!

  • 5/5 Marian C. 4 years ago on Google
    From time to time we taste some good wines here. This is in a hidden street out of crowd of tourists. In case you want to have a nice evening with your friend or partner, you definately come here and taste for example "Dunaj", which is my favourite wine. The owner is able to discuss with you about any wine he is offering.

  • 5/5 Eva P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful vinarnicka with excellent vine combined with so far unseen experiences :) (Original) Krasna vinarnicka s vybornym vinkom spojena s doposial nevidanymi zazitkami :)

  • 5/5 Julia K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great wines and an amazing atmosphere! The place is small and cozy so we automatically ended up having conversations with other guests too. It was a very entertaining and fun evening, talking to different people (mostly locals!) while enjoying great wine for 3€ a glass and getting some interesting information about it. A must when you go to Bratislava!

  • 5/5 Nick L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! Great selection, knowledgeable and friendly service, generous pours.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery

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