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This Midtown wine bar and retail shop stores its wine in an actual cellar, maintained at 13 degrees Celsius.
(713) 529-8466
3000 Caroline St.
Houston,
TX
77004
29.7412
-95.3737
Neighborhoods: South Central, Midtown
What People Are Saying About 13 Celsius
The Owner
13 Celsius
Owner
The environment of our 1920s Mediterranean-style building is reminiscent of wine bars and cafes of Europe. We offer a unique wine-centric experience for the connoisseur and novice alike. All wines are stored in our cellar at the optimal temperature, 13 Celsius, and sampling is encouraged. Choose wines from our ever changing and expanding list by the glass, half glass or bottle, as well as, fine ports, Sherries and beers. Artisan meats and cheeses from our antique deli cooler enhance your wine experience as well as our handmade panini and tapas. Our vintage Italian espresso machine dispenses…
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
In Short – Housed in a 1920s Mediterranean-style building in Houston's bustling Midtown district, 13 Celsius is modeled after the cozy wine bars and hangouts of Europe. There's an al fresco courtyard, a long white marble bar and a windowed-wine cellar stocked with a great selection of limited-production wines. They also serve fine meats and cheeses, plus fresh espresso.
12/06/09
Romantic cozy upscale wine bar
by Teresa Mo at Citysearch
I think the pros and cons probably mostly cover it... this is a fine place for me where I don't feel weird being a wine amateur but wanting to enjoy good wine.
- Pros: good mood, helpful waiters, good wine list, great cheese!
- Cons: easily get pricey, a little dark
07/20/08
Cool and unique...
by WineLuva at Citysearch
If you can make the drive... it's a lot of fun. It's unique with outdoor seating. The atmosphere is kind of cold but it fits the style so it's not likely by accident. The wine selection is long as well as the meat/cheeses. Me and my girlfriends had a blast when were here but the drive was a bit of a pain. We'll try it again if we ever make it down there with gas prices the way they are! Does 13 Celsius offer free taxis to outer-loopers? haha..
- Pros: Fun and lively, good meats/cheeses
- Cons: Too far for outer-loopers
07/16/08
My other favorite wine bar.
by opinion2008 at Citysearch
The thing that I most love about this place and what would keep me coming here it the building. They did a great job on it and I love everything about it. The guys behind the bar (owners?) are hugely knowlegable about their wines. I've always enjoyed their recommendations. The cheese plates are very good and nicely presented. They have a really good beer selection. Try the Fireman's #4 which is a Texas beer that's turning up on tap and in bottles all over town these days. Some of the women that work their could use an attitude adjustment at times. I've had friends complain about this too. The guys are always nice but the woman are just rude sometimes. There's never an excuse for that and this place, though it does a nice steady business, has never been really crowded the many times I have been there so it's not like they were being testy because they were really busy. Of course, that won't stop of from going, we just avold the ladies working there.
- Pros: BUILDING, selection, atmosphere, owner's wine knowledge
- Cons: female employees
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Message from 13 Celsius
- Wine Bar & Retailer
- Artisan Meats and Cheeses
- Unparalleled environment
The environment of our 1920s Mediterranean-style building is reminiscent of wine bars and cafes of Europe. We offer a unique wine-centric experience for the connoisseur and novice alike. All wines are stored in our cellar at the optimal temperature, 13 Celsius, and sampling is encouraged. Choose wines from our ever changing and expanding list by the glass, half glass or bottle, as well as, fine ports, Sherries and beers. Artisan meats and cheeses from our antique deli cooler enhance your wine experience as well as our handmade panini and tapas. Our vintage Italian espresso machine dispenses frothy espresso and perfect cappuccino for those in need of a lift. All wine is available for retail to-go at $5 off.
Lounge in cozy leather sofas, chat at bistro tables, mingle with the diverse mix of patrons at our 40-foot white marble bar or gaze at the night sky from our candle-lit courtyard.
