1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
Bar in Cincinnati, United States
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Dual-Pour Programming
Why go
A flexible Over-the-Rhine stop for groups who want wine, coffee, an easy meet-up point without turning the night into a formal reservation. Better for early plans, mixed-drinker groups, low-pressure dates than for dinner-led occasions or cocktail-focused nights.
About 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
For 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab in Cincinnati, the verified planning details are limited but useful: the venue name, city, hours, smart-casual dress code are confirmed. Use it as a Cincinnati option when those basics fit your plan, avoid assuming details that are not verified here, such as menu specifics, pricing, seating, reservations, or service format.
Plan around the verified hours and dress code
The confirmed hours make 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab relatively flexible across the week: Monday through Thursday it runs 7:30 AM to 8 PM, Friday 7:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 10 PM, Sunday 12:30 PM to 7 PM. The verified dress code is smart casual.
Because no verified food program, price range, seating count, or booking method is provided, treat this page as a practical planning snapshot rather than a full review. If the group needs a guaranteed table, a full meal, or a specific service style, confirm those details directly before building the plan around it.
Where it fits in a Cincinnati plan
Among Cincinnati choices, 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab is easiest to place by its confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code. For a broader plan, compare it with Sundry and Vice, Ghost Baby, Low Spark, Longfellow, or Mid City Restaurant based on the kind of outing you want and the details you can confirm before going.
For broader planning, use the Cincinnati bars guide, plus the city guides for restaurants, hotels, wineries, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 1215 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Website
- 1215vine.com
- Phone
- +1 513 429 5745
The take
The Take
The Vibe
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab presents a program-first personality that reads more refined than faddish. Housed in Over‑the‑Rhine’s 19th‑century storefronts, the room pairs historic bones with a disciplined, contemporary approach to drinks: coffee by day, wine by night. The writing emphasizes equally serious sourcing and service for both programs, so the space feels deliberately curated and quietly elevated rather than loud or clubby. Expect a polished, programmatic energy—sophisticated in intent, attentive in execution—that privileges tasting and conversation over spectacle.
Best For
This is a venue built for flexible day‑to‑night use. It works for morning or midday solo coffee runs and for lingering after‑work pours as the room pivots toward wine service. Because the operation treats coffee and wine as parallel programs, visits fit a range of occasions—low‑key hangouts, date nights that favor conversation, and neighborhood stops between errands. The all‑day orientation makes it reliable whether you drop in for a quick espresso or settle in for an evening glass.
Ordering Tips
Approach the visit as two complementary programs: order coffee in the daytime and explore the wine list as service shifts later. The description stresses food as 'supporting architecture' for drinks, so favor smaller, thoughtfully composed bites designed to extend the drinking occasion rather than heavy small‑plate meals. Let the staff guide pairings so the selections enhance the glass without overwhelming it, and consider returning across dayparts to experience both the coffee and wine perspectives the team develops with equal seriousness.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If this does not fit the night, pick Sundry and Vice for a cocktail-forward plan or Mid City Restaurant when food needs to be part of the evening. For a moodier room, Ghost Baby is the sharper alternative.
Bar context
Choose 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab when value means flexibility: wine or coffee, an easy stop on Vine Street, a lower-pressure setup for four or more people. Sundry and Vice is the better call when the night is cocktail-first and the group wants a more defined bar experience.
Ghost Baby is the stronger choice for atmosphere-driven plans, especially if the group wants the room to be the point of the night. Low Spark and Longfellow are better cross-shops for a more bar-led evening, while 1215 works better when the group wants an easier first stop.
Mid City Restaurant makes more sense when food is part of the plan. For a flexible drinks-first meet-up, 1215 is easier to fit into a crawl; for dinner, cocktails, or a room with a stronger occasion feel, one of the peers is the safer booking.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Sundry and Vice | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Ghost Baby | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Low Spark | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Longfellow | Cincinnati | No published awards |
| Mid City Restaurant | Cincinnati | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab open late?
It is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday it closes at 8 PM, Sunday it closes at 7 PM, so check the day before planning a later stop.
What's the best time to go to 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab?
Use the verified hours to plan: Monday through Friday it opens at 7:30 AM, Saturday at 8 AM, Sunday at 12:30 PM. Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with closing at 10 PM.
Is 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab good for a date?
It can be considered for a smart-casual Cincinnati outing, but specific atmosphere, seating, reservation details are not verified here. Compare it with Ghost Baby or Longfellow if you are choosing between different Cincinnati options.
