Olesya’s Wine Bar

Popped in for a glass of wine and ended up having some amazing soup as well! I had the malbec, which was absolutely gorgeous! This is one of the few places in town that does a proper pour of wine as well. I saw they had solyanka, a traditional Russian soup on the menu and gave it try and Im so glad I did as it was fab!

A proper wine bar with a fantastic selection of global vintages ranging from the California Coast to Rhone to Argentina. The food here was impeccable as well. I had a medium rare ribeye that was cooked to perfection, and the beef stroganoff was as good and as home cooked as my mother’s. The atmosphere was quaint and classy, and as a native Californian I am happy to see redeemable qualities in a wine bar as far as Dublin! My only complaint, and a small one at that, was that the stemware could have been higher quality.

I love the simplicity of this place, wine, cheese… I never get much further than this and there’s no need to.

Really laid back, sophisticated atmosphere. It was a warm day, and the front windows were open, making it very bright and airy.
Our group had the deluxe platter: a selection of meats, sausages, cheeses, olives, pesto, and pâté. The bread baskets (which are extras), had a mix of breads and crackers. It was perfect with a nice glass of red wine. I’d highly recommend the pâté.

I find it difficult to give this place 5 stars after the prices they charge! I’m from CA… A bottle of ménage a trois wine will set you back $ 9… Here it’s € 40! And I’ve had that brand plenty of times in LA, I’m not here to review wine but I’ll just say it’s not that great…
Now that the bad stuff is out of the way, I really like this wine bar. The ambiance is cozy, intimate, romantic… You get the point. The seats are nice and comfy and the service was lovely. Our 2 servers were accommodating and efficient. People might find the bell to herald the food is ready in the kitchen annoying but I like it. It wasn’t disruptive at all and I thought it was an efficient use of service. The food was brought promptly to our table.
We ordered the deluxe platter. A wooden lazy Susan laden with 4 different kinds of cheese, different slices of sausages, warm bread and oatcakes, cured meats, olives, pesto, pickled gherkins and onions, dried fruit, walnuts, terrine and pâté. The pâtè is RICH. That thing must be laden with 5 pounds of butter… Saying that butter is a food group in my daily diet. I loved it. I loved everything on it EXCEPT the the terrine… I guess I’m just not a fan of terrine… This whopper of a platter set us back € 26,95… Do not adjust your screens. That’s right. € 27 for something that I got to accompany my 2 glasses of wine… My first glass of Gewürztraminer was LOVELY. € 8.50 for the glass which was not bad at all. Second glass of French red (I have the pic of the bottle up) was even lovelier at a price tag of € 10.50. It was even lovelier. The pours are generous though. A PROPER pour of ¼ bottle. Love it. THATS A PROPER POUR!!! So the bill for 2 people: 4 glasses of wine (all different to try different ones) and the deluxe platter can out to € 64… Hefty price tag for not a proper dinner but we knew how much it was so it’s not their fault… It’s still sooo expensive! And I like some quince with my cheese… At least some honey… But I think the dried fruit was supposed to take care of that…
All in all yes I’ll go back… For wine. Maybe cheese but not deluxe platter

What could possibly go wrong while going to a wine bar? If you’d say ‘nothing’ you would probably be right…
One star for the location. I loooove Exchequer street. So many cool places, not too crowded. The place is facing The Ukiyo restaurant, which I adore as well.
One star for the place. You can walk through it, big enough to not be stepped on, small enough to not get lost. I sat by the window and watched people walk by. I really enjoy a fresh beverage as a one stop point during my shopping session.
One star for the people. Everyone is very friendly and you don’t need to wait too much to get your drink.
I will stop there as I didn’t have the chance to stay long enough. I will definitely come back and comment on my last 2 stars :)

I went to Olesya twice in the space of two weeks. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff very attentive and kind. I ordered a Rioja and was very good, what disappointed me both times were two things: the food and the bill.
The first time I had dinner and I ordered the Sea Bass which was quite plain in taste and far from memorable. My friend had the tiger prawns and we had two glasses of wine. We paid 65 euro… Well… not the best value dinner in town for sure.
The second time I went there I was invited for an apéritif and we ordered a mixed platter of meats and cheese. I went there with a really open mind, the environment is very nice and I really wanted to give them another chance, but the meats were so dry that we left most of them on the board.
I was quite disappointed by the food and the price once more!!!
I still gave them 3 stars because is a truly lovely and warm place, the service is very good and the wine also. But to be worth the money they should do better with food! People who like to go around wine bars don’t mind to pay a bit more, a good glass of wine give you a priceless pleasure after all, but need to be accompanied with excellent food also to make you fully enjoy that pleasure and not to end in severe frustration…
Maybe I will be back for a glass of Rioja, some olives and cheese and I’ll avoid the rest to not to be disappointed…

A little pricey, but worth it, we had an excellent meal and really liked the wide selection of wines by the glass. I had a NZ and an Aussie Pinot Noir and they were both very good. 2 and 3 course early bird specials. The small cheese platter starter was plenty for the two of us. A small number of tables, so it fills up fast. There are a couple of tables outside, nice for sipping a glass or two and people watching.

I brought my mum here for a boozy lunch a couple of weeks ago on sunny Saturday afternoon. As always Oleysa is consistent, we had marinated olives and the Fusion Plate to share from the platters menu, gorgeous meat, amazing cheese all served with bread, redcurrants, dried apricots and honey… delicious and plenty to nibble on as we sat in the open window and watched the world go by…
I go here for the wine and not the food generally but the food has never disappointed me any time I’ve been.
I had a glass of the NZ Sauv Blanc which I’ve had before and it is gorgeous adn refreshing, along with the Albarino I think they’re some of my favourites in here… my mum had the Tempranillo and wow, it was well rounded, dark and delicious… but it was a sunny day and nothing would do me apart from cold cold white wine…
I’ll be back for the Tempranillo when the weather gets colder for a cosy hour or 2 with friends on a dark evening… an yes from me for Oleysa every time!!!

Olesya looks lovely and the menu reads like a dream. The wine selection is great and the bottle we ordered was very good. However, the food How can you make beetroot tasteless? The goats cheese was dry and could have been Philadelphia or stiffly whipped cream. The vegetarian platter was also devoid of taste and I suspect used only the cheapest ingredients.
We were left sitting with dishes in front of us for 45 minutes after we’d finished eating and couldn’t get the waiter’s attention even though the place wasn’t full. We won’t be back

Lovely wine bar with 100 offerings of wine by the glass!
With pubs surrounding us on every block, half block, and corner, well, a wine bar is a welcome sight! And, this one meets my expectations!
The ambiance is so nice — rich and intimate. Love the cozy tables for two and four! But, especially love that this spot is also a very cool spot for girlfriends to gather after office hours, over a lunch break, on the weekend, before and/​or after shopping, on the way home, before dinner, after dinner — okay, you get the message.
And, on a bright, sunny day, there are café tables lining the sidewalk. Nice!
Clink!

I thought it was about time I sang the praises of one of my favourite chill out spots.
Oleysa’s Wine bar was an accidental find for S_​which we reserve for special chill out occasions.
First let me say it is not a cheap night out. However with 400+ wines to choose from, and food to match the best of the wines, cheap and cheerful is not the objective.
The Maitre’D is cheerful and obliging, and after only one visit, recognised us a couple of months later when we made our second visit, even down to remembering what wines we had selected on our previous visit. He knows his wines and obviously is passionate about the grape.
For food, we have indulged in the Deluxe Platter which consists of a generous and varied (for 2) mix of cheeses, cured meats, pâté, terrine, olives, dips and their freshly baked bread. In particular I would single out the pâté for mention, it is one of the best I have ever been fortunate enough to taste. The pesto is excellent (and I am not normally a pesto fan) as are the other dips.
The wine selection is daunting, but if you have any favourites you are likely to find them there, and if not, the staff will quickly point you to a suitable replacement. In fact I have discovered what has become one of my new favourite Appellations (Gigondas) on recommendation from the afore-​mentioned Maitre’D.
On a couple of occasions we have rounded off the evening with a complimentary port (not every time please note) which was also far beyond most ports I have sampled.
Like I said at the start, if you’re looking for cheap and cheerful then this is not it. However, if you have the cash to spare, and are looking for a relaxing and taste filled evening, they don’t come much better than Oleysa’s.

Nice starters and wine list, but mains are overpriced and service is slooooooow.
70 for two with no drinks…
Stricly for what it says: a wine bar.

This is the perfect winebar for a good selection of wines and in a really nice calm atmosphere. As others have said its a little pricey but worth it :)

Yum!
The deluxe meat and cheese platter is divine! So is the bread and dips! So is the wine! And the desserts … my husband loves the pâté. you get where I am going with this?
There is no better way to spend an evening by snacking your way through 2 bottles of amazing french reds. If I could, I’d eat and drink here every weekend! But alas, you’d have to roll me in and out of the place.
Service is good, but can be a bit slow sometimes. There’s only a few staff, but in fairness, its only a small place. If you want fast food, go to Burger King.
100% awesome!

Went in here yesterday and was hoping for the same experience we had the last time however the service was appalling. If you have a busy place please get more than two staff in the place to serve your customers.
To make matters worse they insisted on serving us corked wine… I am sorry if you don’t know your wines you need to learn the difference between corked wine and wine that needs to breathe… decanting corked wine does not make it better.
This one is off my list I am afraid. I don’t mind paying good money for good wine (like we did in this instance) and have done so for years but serving corked wine is simply not on for what is supposed to be a wine bar.

Very good service and not too busy in the afternoons if you fancy reading a good book with a glass of wine. They even charged my phone for me.
Decent coffee too.

Walked by this little place upteem times and thought to myself «next time I WILL go in». Well I did and it was worth the wait.
Although it was very busy, they were able to squeeze myself and my friend in for a quick platter. We shared the meat and cheese combination and each had a fine glass of wine and were left to our own devices.
Great atmosphere and I would definitely go back!

Olesya’s is a nice change from the snacky places around Exchequer Street. It’s probably one of the best wine bars you’ll find this side of the river. It’s got really nice platters of antipasti type nibbles to have with your lovely wine. The wine list is extensive and the staff really know their stuff. They’re very friendly and happy to help with tips and advice.
If you want something more than just a glass of vino and some nibbles, they also have hearty meat and pasta dishes.

This is a very popular wine bar in the city. There is always someone in there whatever the time of day. But it is especially busy in the evenings and at night time with people sitting out enjoying their wine.
The range of wines is fantastic, they also have several menus depending on the time of day. I got a meaty Australia shiraz which weighed my tongue down with it’s layers of blackberries and cherries. There was two of us so we divided the Irish cheese platter, it worked out at about 6 euro each, you can get larger platters but we just wanted to nibble. If you want to go out for a drink but don’t want to deal with a boozy pub, then come here. In the long run it works out cheaper then downing pints and finishing it off with greasy chips.
I found the staff very helpful and knowledgeable of their wines.