DOC Wine Bar
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 883-5101
- Cross Street:
- Wrightwood Avenue
- Directions:
- Bus: 22 to Wrightwood
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 5pm-2am , Sat 5pm-3am
Editorial Review for DOC Wine Bar – by John Gerard McLaughlin
The Scene
A jumble of geometric design elements--large porthole windows, a high pitched lumber ceiling, a shiny metal semicircular back bar and an original skylight--create a comfortable space for sampling reasonably priced wines from around the globe. Sit at the bar, on couches surrounding the fireplace or at banquettes lining the wall. For deep conversation, try the intimate, scarlet-drenched neo-Victorian back room.
The Draw
With so many wines to choose from, flights are a good option: three two-ounce pours grouped according to country, like the Italian whites, or whimsy, like the Sexy Reds, a taste of merlot, syrah and zinfandel. Hot and cold plate choices include cheeses, sashimi tuna, pizzas and a charcuterie platter. D.O.C.--or Denominazione di Origine Controllata, a regional Italian wine designation--is proving popular with couples and girlfriends who just want to drink and chat without accompanying audio/video overload. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable without being snobby.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneySundays, all flights are half-price; Mondays, the 20 for $20 special offers a good variety of choices at a deep discount.
The ExtrasThrowing a shindig for 30 or fewer? Inquire about hosting it in D.O.C.'s elegant back room.
User Reviews for DOC Wine Bar
04/12/2007 Posted by carebear16
I love this place, it is great to take a date or hang out with the girls. I went on Saturday night with my fiance around 9pm. We were able to find seats and were greeted my some one immediately. We had a bottle of Riesling and the cheese tray. Only down fall was the wine we originally order wasn't chilled and the particular cheese we wanted they didn't have available. That was a little bit disappointing but the people and the atmosphere made up for it. It is defintely a great place to people watch. We will back soon.
Pros: Wine List, Atmosphere, People Watching
Cons: Service, Parking
09/15/2006 Posted by burgundyboi
The wine selection was good and the prices were reasonable. The glassware was quality but the service was not. I collect wine and have a fairly decent knowledge and appreciation for wine. When I had a question about a bottle, the server was short and condescending to me. After meeting my group there we moved from the bar to the sofas. The waitress came over and told us that we needed to close out out bill at the bar before she would serve us. I decided to go up and pay and the barista made me pay in cash when I had politely asked him to charge my Visa which was already in their possession. He would not void the transaction and was very rude. Even though my servers were, well nasty, I managed to enjoy the friends' company but ended up having to leave because the A/C was not working at I believe it may have been nearly 80 in the bar. Nothing like a boiling hot bar and a good intense Bordeaux at the same temp. to make ya feel sick! Cheers!
Pros: good wine and atmosphere
Cons: ABNOXIOUS service and nearly 80 degrees in the bar
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