The Venice, Englewood & Sarasota Guide to Wine Experiences

THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINE SPOT GUIDE

Great wine.
Closer than you think.

Looking for a great date-night spot, a relaxed afternoon glass, or somewhere to discover an interesting bottle? Explore the wine bars, restaurants and wine shops we’ve personally visited around Southwest Florida.

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Original VWE photograph from a wine tasting

Real places. Real experiences. The wines we’re happy to share.

FIND YOUR KIND OF WINE NIGHT

Browse by experience

Whether you’re making plans or just seeing where the evening takes you, start with the experience you’re in the mood for.

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Date Night

Beautiful places for a memorable evening together.

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Relaxed Afternoon

A leisurely glass, welcoming atmosphere, and nowhere to rush.

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Discover New Wines

Thoughtful lists and interesting bottles beyond the usual.

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Wine Shopping

Places to explore a wine selection and take a bottle home.

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Casual Night Out

Easygoing evenings for sharing good wine with friends.

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Tastings & Events

Guided tastings, wine dinners, and experiences on the calendar.

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START CLOSE TO HOME

Explore wine spots by area

Find places we’ve visited around Venice, Wellen Park, Englewood, Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch.

Venice

Coastal charm, downtown strolls, and welcoming wine spots.

Explore Venice

Englewood

Relaxed neighborhood favorites and warm hospitality.

Explore Englewood

Sarasota

Wine-focused dining and places worth making plans for.

Explore Sarasota

Wellen Park

Contemporary gathering spots for a glass with friends.

Explore Wellen Park

Lakewood Ranch

Lively places to gather, explore, and share a bottle.

Explore Lakewood Ranch

TAKE A LOOK AROUND

Find your next local wine spot

Prefer to explore on a map? Here’s our interactive guide to wine spots in Southwest Florida. Use our interactive map to find somewhere new to sip or plan your next outing.

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More than a list of wine spots

Every wine bar, restaurant and wine shop in this guide has been personally visited by Venice Wine Experiences. We don’t rank local businesses or publish “best of” lists. We share what made each visit memorable, from the wine list to the people who welcomed us.

The guide grows as we explore new places and publish Wine Spot Wednesday stories. We hope it inspires your next great sip.

MORE TO SIP AND EXPLORE

Looking for a tasting or wine dinner?

Our local calendar brings together upcoming tastings, wine dinners, festivals and special events throughout the area.

Explore Upcoming Wine Events →

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT OUR GUIDE

Frequently asked questions

Where can we find great wine spots near Venice?

We share firsthand experiences at restaurants, wine bars, and shops around Venice, Englewood, Wellen Park, Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch. Browse by area or the kind of outing you have in mind.

Where can we find upcoming wine tastings and dinners?

Take a look at our regularly updated wine events calendar for tastings, dinners, and other events across Southwest Florida.

How often is the guide updated?

We add places as we visit them and publish new Wine Spot Wednesday stories. We also revisit information when venues change.

Can we suggest a new wine spot?

Of course. Send us a note at info@venicewineexperiences.com. We love hearing where our neighbors are enjoying wine.

Do venues pay to appear in the guide?

No. We select the wine spots independently and usually pay our own expenses. Occasionally, we may be invited to a venue or event; when that happens, we’ll be transparent about it and share our own experience. Our editorial opinions are never for sale.