Marty’s Hops & Vines

Looking for a warm, cheerful and special place to meet friends this Holiday Season? Marty’s is the place! Wine tasting, delicious fare and live entertainment!

What a cool spot. Marty has a beer and wine shop as well as a bunch of tables and chairs to sit at and order drinks. He had a nice selection of beer and wine available while dining in. I didn’t try any of the food but it looked great. I will be heading back soon so I will try the food then. They had a 2 piece band the night we were there. I think music is a regular thing too.

You’ve GOT to try the Marty’s Royale sandwich. It was fantastic. My mother ordered a pizza and also really enjoyed her meal.
The wine selection is great, the staff is awesome and is really good at helping you find wine/​beer you like. Marty’s supports local craft breweries which is awesome and always has a nice selection of draft beers.
Within walking distance from my house, this is a fun, comfortable place to go and have a glass. And since the staff is so great, even if I go by myself I’m always entertained with conversation and music.
If you haven’t tried it, you should.

Met friends for drinks and desserts on Friday night.
Quiet atmosphere and really good service and food.
Great selection of cocktails & beer, including drafts.
Wine list is the entire store with reasonable corkage fee $ 7
Live music to round out a wonderful evening.

This has been a tough year, so we haven’t gone out much. Tonight, though, was a night to go back to check on Marty’s. We had dinner. We got my favorite «Italian sandwich» in town and one of their personal pizzas. The price has gone up and the amount of ingredients has gone down, which was disappointing. However, it didn’t take away from the deliciousness of the sandwich. It’s still my fave. They claim the pizza is on homemade crust, but it didn’t seem so. It was still passable, but a «REAL» homemade crust would have been better than this one that had all the qualities of a Kroger processed refrigerated dough.
The big surprise was that, even after the extended time lapse since our last visit, the staff still had several familiar faces – and their service was exceptional. Never, since our favorite server, Bernice left, have we had such a good experience. Chelsea, who is practically a veteran now, was great as she always has been and the other servers made sure we were well taken care of.
PLUS…the wine tasting this night was amazing. We know in advance that tastings are going to be «hit or miss.» That’s what wine tasting is all about. But in the past we’ve seldom had selections where we liked more than two of the five or six wines offered. Tonight was a home run. Even the wines that are nowhere on our go-​to radar hit the mark. We even bought one of the bottles known simply as «Red Wine” – a blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah from California to take home with us.
I’m really happy to see Marty’s step it up from our previous visits. As I’ve said before, our neighborhood needs to hold on to places like this. They’ve definitely earned another star.
Thanks for a most enjoyable evening!

I love this place! Not only can you sit and have some cocktails in a nice, friendly environment, you can also get great beers and wine that you cannot get from most normal places. Marty’s also has a good amount of chill acoustic music from local musicians.
Like I stated earlier, Marty’s has a fantastic beer selection from across the country. If they don’t have it in stock at the time odds are they can get it in for you in a reasonable amount of time. They have fantastic wine tastings, they serve small plates of food to pair with whatever you are drinking and the service is fantastic. The workers are very friendly and always willing to chat when they can. The beer selection varies between warm beers as well as a beer cave type situation with already cold beers. If you are looking for a nice night out and are tired of the usual I highly suggest giving this place a try!

I love Marty’s. Great atmosphere, friendly people, and there is always a good beer on tap. Even better, you can get some beer to go, thanks to the lovely retail selection.

Marty’s is a fantastic little spot, perfect for unwinding with a glass of wine after a long day at work, or for meeting friends for a beer on the weekend. They have beer on draft and wine by the glass, or you can purchase six packs or bottles to go. They also have a light food menu — nothing fancy, just enough to compliment your drink. Marty himself is also often seen in the store chatting with customers, and is a really friendly guy. If you’re looking for a nice, casual, friendly atmosphere, Marty’s is the place to go!

Nice quaint spot right in the heart of the college hill area on Hamilton Avenue. The service was nice the owner Marty served us he was very pleasant as well as his other staff members. Marty’s is a great hang out after work or on a wknd night. Marty personally invited myself and my daughter back for one of the live band events. I enjoyed myself and will visit again.

So how cute is this place? Beyond cute, if you ask me. Marty’s Hops & Vines is the perfect place to wind down after a work day or to meet with a friend. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting, the lights are dim and the music is low making it a perfect place for some intimate conversation.
They offer wine, beer and a few signature cocktails as well as a pretty decent menu with lite bites for those who just want a little snack. They also have wine and beer for sale and the prices are definitely comparable to the prices at chain or grocery stores.
On Tuesdays, they have «Ladies Night» which means half off all wine and beer for ladies. What a great deal this is! Friday is the designated wine tasting night from 6−9pm.

Marty’s Hops and Vines is one of my favorite local spots. It’s only 2 blocks from my house but I didn’t even know it existed until two years ago when a friend invited me. Ever since then I have been hooked!
Every time I’ve gone, Marty (the owner) is there and is really friendly. Since my husband and I have become somewhat regulars he knows us and always makes a point to speak to us and see how we’ve been doing.
We love going on Thursdays because there is no corkage fee which is a great deal! I always get a flat bread pizza and love it every time. It’s a great local spot and will always have a special place in our hearts! Yay for small businesses!

Marty’s Hops & Vines is a nice little winery.
Marty’s has an arrangement with a couple dozen 4 seats per round table set up. There is also an area with a couch for a more relaxed setting.
The night they came they were having a wine tasting but we did not participate. Because we did not partake in the wine tasting it was a $ 5 bottle opening charge for the bottle of wine we did order. I had the Marty’s House salad with chicken. The salad was very good.
Marty’s has knowledgeable servers and a wide selection of wine and craft beers. I would suggest coming to Marty’s if you’re a wino and are looking for a nice relaxing evening in Cincinnati.

I was introduced to Marty’s by some friends who live in the area and LOVE this place! My favorite nights at Marty’s at beer tastings on Friday and Wednesday nights for wine. The staff is always so friendly and you can always find local brews on tap, great local and worldly wines that can fit any taste. Wine and beer are reasonably priced and there are tones of little tables throught the store that you can sit and enjoy. Marty is usual there greeting everyone at each table and is always up to talk wine, hops or anything you can desire. What a cool place to support and come for a nice glass or two.

Tonight was my first time at Marty’s with a friend. The customer service was great. They have a nice selection of reasonably priced wine. I’m not a beer drinker but it appeared to be a decent selection as well. I picked the perfect night to go, Tuesday night is ladies night! Half price glasses of wine for ladies on Tuesday. The atmosphere is intimate enough for a date. The space is also very laid back for a happy hour or just hanging out for a girls night. I look forward to going back!

The owners are fantastic, friendly and offer great customer service. The ambiance is great for couples or a group of friends. The entertainment is always good. Marty’s also offers a great wine and craft beer selection complete with tastings and special events. The recent addition of a food menu finishes everything off perfectly.

3.5 stars, really. Apparently this place has been around for a while (?) but we only noticed it a few months ago and then decided to pop in a few weeks after that. We came on a Friday night toward the end of the wine tasting (which we did not partake in), so it was fairly busy, but the live music hadn’t started yet. We were greeted and seated right away, although actually getting our order taken took a little while after that. Not a huge deal, because we took a stroll around the room to see their offerings. Lots of variety in the wines, and some nice deals too. (Good to know if we ever need to buy a party gift.)
As for what we ordered… Andy got the wine flight, which was a great value (for 4 good-​sized tastings), and he liked the waitress’s recommendations. To eat, we shared a meat and cheese plate, which was not as fancy as you’d get at an upscale restaurant, but perfectly fine and surprisingly large/​filling. Thinking it would be small, I had also ordered a grilled cheese and pesto sandwich, which was delicious, but way too much food with everything else. I ended up taking over half of it home.
In all, we enjoyed the night and would come back again. It’s a great place to grab a lighter bite (provided we don’t order too much again!) more or less in our neighborhood. We also appreciated that Marty was there, working and serving and chatting. It’s always a nice touch to interact with the owner.

I love this place. It is perhaps the greatest selection of wine in the entire city. Additionally, they have a very large selection of beers as well. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and always love to make jokes and have fun. The place is very well designed, and has a very upscale style, but don’t feel the need to dress up — it’s not necessary!
It’s mostly just wine & beer with a few small appetizers available. I suggest the Crostini to much on, and the Canyon Road wine (all varieties) to drink!

I remember when Marty’s moved in a few years ago. Marty was absolutely instrumental in rehabbing what has turned into a beautiful building in the heart of College Hill’s business district.
Marty’s has been an excellent addition to the College Hill community and is the first place I’d go to if I was in need of a bottle of wine. The staff is knowledgeable about their selection and can find something that fits the palette of any type of wino. Personally, I love the sweet stuff, but when I recently visited with a friend we were looking to split a bottle, and she preferred a drier wine. After telling Marty about our dilemma he immediately walked across the store and corked (free of charge, mind you) a bottle of Apothic Red. This was the perfect fit for us, not too sweet, not too dry. Marty also picked out a nice sweet wine for my grandmother.
The rotating selection of draught beers is also a huge plus. The taps change every few weeks or so, which makes Marty’s kind of an extended beer tasting.
Marty’s also offers some appetizers in case you get hungry. Crostinis are something you simply must try and they also have some good Tapenade and Bruschetta.
The staff is jovial and active. Kerry likes to concoct a new seasonal mixed drink every month or so, which leaves plenty of opportunity to name new drinks and to step away from wine or beer for a moment if you feel so inclined. Bernice is great to joke around with and pretty much everyone here is bubbly all the time.
If you’re in the College Hill area, I definitely suggest a stop at Marty’s.

Here for the Beer Week event — lots of happy people swilling New Holland beer. Tried the New Holland Envious — start with ale, then implement a second fermentation with pear juice and Chardonnay yeast. Finish it with 45 days of aging with raspberries and oak slats. What you end up with is an interesting dry beer with fruity tones and not much hoppy flavor. Very enjoyable.
But back to Marty’s — the space is warm and welcoming, with several stuffed chairs and tables with a nice bar area. Everything looks new, and the building/​space renovation is awesome (look at the picture on Google maps and compare to what it looks like now). Staff are extra friendly and very accommodating — the event was pretty crowded, and they outdid themselves to ensure that they could seat as many people as possible, even in the aisles using every chair they could find. They were very solicitous and very attentive.
The best part is of course their selection. I really appreciate a focused and particular small wine and beer store — their shelf space is precious, and they don’t want to waste any of it on pedestrian booze. This is such a place, at least in their beer selection. Lots of brilliant domestic brew, lots of Belgian beer, just a great selection all in all.
Parking is in the lot behind the store or on the street. Stop by and pick up a few bottles, and have a well-​deserved drink in the bar before you head on home. You won’t be disappointed, and you’ll be supporting a local small business that works hard to bring quality to your experience.

THIS IS SPARTA! Sorry about that, this is my 300^th review and I had to commemorate the Sparta-​level achievement with a little silliness. Ok, lets get serious.
Wine and beer. Like politics, these beverages can start arguments and cause people to do some really stupid things. That being said, Marty’s is like an adult coffee shop where you and a few of your friends can enjoy a nice cold brew, or a great glass (or a bottle) of vino. We were served by Bernice (Marty’s better half, :)) and we had a very silly conversation about our choice of sparkling wine, Sex. The double entendres were flying back and forth with rapid succession. I really like that they don’t appear to be wine snobs.
By the end of the first of our two bottles of Sex (please insert any possible sex related joke here), we were a little hungry so we had the ($ 4.50) Nutty Bar Mix (nuts, really? dirty mind, sorry). It was just enough to keep us satiated. Oh, and the Sex was just OK, next time I might go for a more serious varietal. Hey, at least the Sex was reasonably priced at about $ 15 with a $ 5 corkage fee.
We left happy and will try to come again as soon as possible.
There is also a rear entrance if you park in the back lot.
*I was able to show Marty their Unilocal reviews as he had never heard of Unilocal.He was pleased to see all the positive reviews.