Thirst and Vine is Shorewood’s neighborhood wine bar, bistro and retail shop.
We’re conveniently located just north of East Capitol at 4330 North Oakland in Shorewood.
Our bistro café has a very talented staff and knowledgeable bartenders. You'll find that your wine intellect will expand with every visit.
We're open Tuesday through Sunday with live music Tuesday thru Saturday.
Retail Prices and Corkage
We have a unique approach to wine sales.
Most restaurants have a 300% mark up on a bottle of wine, whereas Thirst and Vine sells all wine at a retail price with a small corkage fee of $5.00 when you enjoy a bottle in-house.
If you come in on Tuesday or Sunday, the corkage fee is completely waived!
Every Sunday, you can check out the bottles of wine that we have open and enjoy a glass for half of the original price.
Owners John and Anne Nehring and Winemaker Adriano Galli Enjoy Fine Food and Great Wine!
Winemaker's Dinners
Thirst and Vine is frequently visited by some of the best known wine owners and winemakers in the country and even abroad.
We keep a regular schedule of events to help show off and enjoy these wine experts whenever they come to town.
If you check out our schedule, we'll usually have a dinner planned around their arrival and you can be sure that the days will be filled with plenty of fine food and of course, lots of great wines.
You can sign up for these events by contacting either Anne or Andrew.
Learn About Wine
Owner John Nehring has been traveling the world for the past 30 plus years, visiting a wide array of vineyards and wine producing experts and along the way has become an expert in his own right.
He can usually be found hanging out with many of his wine loving friends here at the 'Vine' and is always available to to share his knowledge and discuss the many intricate aspects involved when seeking that 'Perfect' wine for the moment.
Wine Tastings
We have regularly scheduled wine tastings as a way of giving you the opportunity to sample the wines before purchasing.
There are always great deals to be had and there are usually generous discounts applied when purchasing in case amounts.
You can also taste through our large beer selection or have a mixed drink from our full bar.
Special Occasions
Our facility is equipped to handle parties of various sizes. From wedding rehearsal dinners to corporate gatherings and birthdays, we are here to turnkey the day/evening.
Our kitchen can cook up almost anything your group desires. We also have a catering company just in case your friends have extremely huge appetites.
Again, just contact Anne or Andrew for details.
Food and More Food
Check out our vast food menu for lunch, dinner or if you're looking for a late night snack.
Our chefs have mastered creating the perfect compliment to the varieties of wines we stock and our hosts are skillful in helping you choose that perfect wine for your meal.
The experience will bring you back time and again.
World Class Musicians
We are very fortunate to have extremely talented local and world renowned musicians.
Our musical guests bring with them very unique styles due to their differing backgrounds, providing a new and interesting listening experience every night of the week.
Check our musical schedule (above) to see who will be performing on any given night.
Sara & Edel
Ruth and Sandy
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Ruth and Sandy
Mandolin and
Classical Guitar Duo from Milwaukee
Edel
World Renowned & Award Winning Classical Guitarist from Cuba
Sara
Classically Trained Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter and Instructor from Italy
Fortunate Guests
You and Your Family and Friends. Hope to See You Here Soon.