# Vanguard Wine Bar (Midtown West) > Intimate wine bar with cozy, romantic decor and quiet, comfortable atmosphere. Seating options include booths for groups and bar seats for solo visitors. The vibe suits low-key conversations and relaxed evenings without crowds. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Vanguard-Wine-Bar-Midtown-West - Address: 252 W 51st St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM Friday: 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM Saturday: 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM Sunday: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM Monday: 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 02:00 AM - Phone: +12123999463 - Website: http://vanguard-nyc.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (162 reviews) ## What it is good for - Intimate — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Bar — 8/10 - Food — 7.2/10 - Wine — 7.2/10 ## What people say - "The wine staff here are so wonderful and kind." - "The food here is amazing, especially the mushroom flatbread." - "It's such a cozy spot for drinks and a wine experience." ## Good to know - The venue is very close to the Gershwin Theatre, making it convenient for pre-show drinks. - Every single wine on the menu is available by the glass. - Customers have to go to the bar to order a drink. - Small plates are available at the wine bar. - Automatic gratuity is added to the check. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.