Flight Wine Bar

I am a fan. Because I love wine.
It is a little pricey– so its not an all-​the-​time kind of place, but the ambiance is nice, very cozy, a very nice little date place or a romantic spot. You can easily walk to the river and make a nice little night out of it. Nice outside seating.

Lovely wine bar in Corn Hill landing. Well decorated interior with a couple love seats, some 2-​top and 4-​top tables and seats at the bar. Patio is open in the summer. Very nice selection of wines!
We were in last night after dinner elsewhere and it was the perfect spot to end our evening. The lights were a bit low, the snowflakes falling outside and great company. There was good flow through our two hours there… people in to have a glass of wine then on their way, or ordering flights with cheese and staying a while. Very nice crowd.
You can choose from «flights» of wine, hence the business name :), a glass or a full bottle. They offer such a selection! From champagne to white and red wines to dessert wine!
I prefer dry reds and ordered the Dark Star flight. The Cab and Carmenere were delicious! My friends ordered white wine flights and enjoyed each of theirs so much they went on to order a glass of one of the wines they had.
Looking forward to going back and trying out the Red Romance and some lite bites.

Always have a great time here. I had a red romance flight. It was very good and the sommelier behind the bar explained each wine that was included in great detail. My husband and I enjoyed the conversation cards that were on the bar. We had a lot of laughs. Will be back again.

LOVE the wine selection, the cheese, and the head sommelier! Come here all the time and have never had s bad experience!

My friend Anna and I went here after my Unilocal Elite event, it’s close to her house. Oddly enough we ran into friends sitting outside so we joined them. The menu with the wine offerings was well curated and compact. They had Bouvay by the glass (French Sparkling) and we got some Hedonist Chocolate. Unfortunately I have no clue if they serve food or bites to go with flights of wine to bad it would have been nice things know or given some sort of direction. Our server was nice but slightly timid, oh well. I will definitely come back, parking is easy. The wine/​flight list is very good and the prices are reasonable. I will be back for sure! Cheers!

Nice causal atmosphere. Wish we had something like this in Utah!

Great tucked away gem. The wine and snacks were great! The server seemed a bit inconvenienced to explain answers to some of the questions we had, and could have been more attentive, but after a few glasses I didn’t mind so much. You must try the Guinness cheese and olive oil sampler yum!

Stopped in at Flight for the first time last night. The atmosphere is very small but warm and cozy. I really liked the dim lighting. It would make for a nice romantic date. We were greeted right away and seated at a table by the window. Tables are so close together that I felt the need to apologize to the table next to us as I squeezed by them. Later our server actually apologized to them for her butt being in their faces as she served us. Kinda funny being schooled on wine and hearing a butt apology at the same time.
Our server although a little awkward was friendly and very willing to offer suggestions and insight on any selections. We ordered a bottle of California cab that was great and then i also did the Cardinal Virtues flight. I shot myself in the foot by ordering the flight after tasting the bottle because the flight selections didn’t even compare to the bottle. I felt forced to finish the flight but really only wanted more of the wine from the bottle we purchased. Note to self… don’t order an expensive bottle before trying a middle of the road flight. The order of operation is all wrong.
We didn’t order any food because we had just come from dinner but their offerings did look good… next time.
Flight is definitely worth checking out.

The ambiance of Flight is wonderful, and the wine selection is spectacular. There is a decent amount of seating, and it is comfortable. I ordered the Bare Essence flight and loved every wine! Our friends also enjoyed their wines and ordered a cheese plate, which came with a surprising amount of food.
The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They seemed a little understaffed, or maybe the staff there was not as attentive as they should have been. Not a huge deal to us, but worth mentioning — hopefully you are not in a rush when you’re at a wine bar anyway!
Parking is in the small lot or on the street (unpaid) — most likely on the street — that parking lot fills up fast! Easy-​to-​find street parking with a short walk, though.

Flight is a fun, little wine bar in Corn Hill. They have a large menu with a lot of obscure wines available to try. I personally enjoy going for flights so I can try a few new wines, but they also sell by the glass. The prices are a little high, but they have a great selection. The staff is very knowledgeable and can make some great recommendations. Also, they have a nice outdoor seating area that I plan on using when the weather is nice. Another thing that I really enjoy is the variety in the flights. They have bubbly flights and everything from sweet whites to dry reds. Also, they have a good variety of pairing foods although they are definitely a little pricey. If you are curious about wine, I would definitely recommend checking this place out!

I’ve been wanting to check this place out and had a chance to catch up with a friend so we decided to meet here. I got there first and was immediately awed by the décor wall of wine bottles behind bar as soon as I walked in. It’s a small place and was crowded on a Friday night so I didn’t get to peruse the area.
It took some time to get seated, not that there weren’t any tables, more so because the staff wasn’t available. I did notice the owner, I assume, in the front area but he didn’t offer to seat me. I didn’t find the staff to be very friendly either… maybe it was because they were packed…
We sat outside on this cool night and luckily we were next to the heaters so it was enjoyable. We ordered the 600 days aged prosciutto which was yummy and melts in your mouth. The Belletoile cheese from France was creamy, brie-​style, lightly bitter and earthy flavor. I had a glass of Jelu Estate Reserve Syrah from Argentina which was a very smooth medium bodied red.
I would like to give Flight another try, but given the limited parking, space and service, it’ll be a while.

I love how unique this spot is in Rochester. It’s small and quaint, the décor is well thought out, and it’s never so loud that you can’t hear your friends! Oh… and I could easily live off wine, cheese, and bread from this place! Plus they give you complimentary little green olives, what more do you need?
Needless to say the flights of wine are wonderful, I’m dying to try that champagne flight still! I usually head for the red but they select their wines very carefully and never serve poor quality wines. The cheese selection is totally delish, especially the goat with honey! They also have great meats and have olive oil tastings which is so fun!
Plus they have a little selection of chocolate truffles, the salted caramel is my absolute favorite and worth the money 100%! Great spot to go with girlfriends and spend some time or even just stop by on your way to dinner elsewhere for drinks!

My two favorite things about wine bars are the ability to try wines I would not previously have been exposed to and the server’s ability to find a wine to suit my mood.
Flight offers both.
It is an intimate space; boasting a small amount of food to pair with your wine selection (chocolates, charcuterie, cheese, veggies) and has several price points; so there is something for all wine lovers.
It would make for a great date, or just a quick drink spot before an evening out in the area.
What a gem!

I used to live above Flight and found it to be the perfect place for an evening glass of wine. Their menu includes options for a flight (a group of 3 wines), as well as options for a single glass. They often have specials with new things to try. The staff here are friendly and knowledgable about wine. They also have great cheeseboards.
As other reviewers mention, this may not be the best place for large groups (particularly during the winter when the outdoor seating is not available).

Great wine bar for a romantic night out. Ambiance is perfect for enjoying a great glass of wine. or 3. Cheese selection is exquisite. Service is wonderful. Highly recommended.

A great little place in Cornhill. As others have stated, this is not the place for big groups or parties — I was here about a week ago, and sitting outside with a friend when a group of about 8 girls showed up for someone’s birthday. Needless to say, it was a tight squeeze on the patio for them!
I would consider myself a wine enthusiast, but by no means any type of expert. I always find the servers and sommelier here to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable. When I was trying to decide between two cabernets on a recent visit, the server brought me tastes of both and when I was not a fan of either, the bartender (sommelier?) made a recommendation which was incredible. I only wish I could remember the name of it! They offer some light fare — get the gouda and drizzle it with honey. So delicious. I like that if you run out of bread (ahem) they will promptly ask if you want more, free of charge. It is those little touches that make me continue to come back. I do wish their food menu was a bit more creative (rotation of local cheeses, perhaps?), but it’s always tasty.
I will say however, that on my last visit here the service was a bit lackluster. I chalked it up to the large birthday party, but our server seemed disinterested in our party of two, and we had to flag her down a few times. Because the service I’ve experienced every other time has been excellent, I’m chalking this up to a busy or bad night. Nevertheless, I love this little wine bar, and I’ll continue to frequent!

This is a great little wine bar in cornhill. It’s not large so I would say no to big groups, think around 6 max. It has an intimite setting with dim lights and light background music. The outdoor area has heaters around too, it’s nice to be able to be outside in April and May and not freeze. It’s a fun place to go for date night and girls night. I’ve heard you can make up your own flight and order that versus the flight menu if you are picky. Huge wine selection and small beer selection. Food menu is limited, chocolate truffles are great. I wish they would open something like this up in Greece, believe it or not there are alot of young people that live there (like myself) who would love a place like this closer.

Flight has hosted a few different types events for me, which is why I keep going back. Attentive service, and a great selection are two of the main culprits for my return trips.
Although the space is not large, it can accommodate a party of two as well as a party of 10. They have outdoor seating, which is a must for small Rochester spots because with the short sunny period throughout the year we do have, we like to stay outside as long as possible.
I don’t know too much about wine, but I know what I like, and the servers at Flight have always been helpful and on point with their suggestions. With small snacks (cheese plates, charcuterie boards, chocolates, veggies and olive oil tastings), Flight has everything I need for a good wine night.

Went to Flight for a date night, and had a very nice time.
As other reviews have mentioned, the tables are pretty close together and there isn’t a ton of space inside, so plan accordingly if you have a big group.
As for the menu, you could choose a wine flight, or a single glass. If you’re just learning about wine, no worries — the servers provide excellent explanations of the various flights, and its a good opportunity to try something you’ve never seen/​heard of/​tasted before. We had one red and one white and one chocolate flight. My advise — regardless of what you wine you order, get the chocolate flight. Two things about the chocolate flight will amaze you: 1 — the flavor of the wine completely changes after nibbling on the chocolate 2 — the amount of snooty «wine talk» that comes out of your mouth is unparalleled
«Oh, the residual sugar is so much more noticeable… the floral note are like a bouquet in my mouth… The tanins blah blah blah».
But, the chocolate is from Hedonist and its freaking amazing. So, snooty talk aside, it is totally worth it!
PS — Sorry Pradip A. because I have once again essentially written the same thing as you!

We took advantage of a groupon deal. On line I thought the prices were high but the pours were decent, the cheese options were solid and portions adequate, ample bread. I’m not a fan of having to ask for more bread. The olive oils were very similar in taste, the pinch pot of salt and pepper was a nice highlight. Valdeon blue was great, midnight moon and gouda also solid choices. The bucherondin seemed old, dried out and not as creamy as it should have been.
We tried the speechless and delicate few samplers, each of the three wines were paired well with each other.