# Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side) > Wine bar with open wall-to-wall windows and cozy, welcoming atmosphere invites relaxed conversations and clear hearing. Excellent music playlist and movies behind the bar create a balanced vibe. Regulars enjoy a great selection of wines by the glass and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Vanguard-Wine-Bar-Upper-West-Side - Address: 189 Amsterdam Ave, New York, New York, 10023, US - 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: +12127999463 - Website: http://vanguard-nyc.com/ - Google rating: 4.6 (487 reviews) ## What it is good for - Relaxed — 10/10 - Date Spots — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Bar — 9.8/10 - Wine — 8.7/10 - Cheese Board — 8.3/10 - Casual — 8.3/10 - Romantic — 8.3/10 - Food — 7.9/10 - Charcuterie — 7.1/10 ## What people say - "It's a cozy spot for a date night with a good wine selection." - "The bar staff here is so friendly and attentive." - "It's a warm, cozy, and instantly welcoming place." ## Good to know - Happy hour runs from 4-7pm on weekdays with half-price appetizers. - Be prepared for potentially long wait times, especially after 5pm. - $13 for good house wine by the glass is a deal. - The bar does not have a full kitchen, so food options are limited. - The staff is knowledgeable about the wine selection. ## 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.