Maiden Lane Wine & Cocktail Bar — Restaurant in Ontario

Atmosphere is great. Execution of unique drinks is insanely drawn out, but well done. Value? Non-existent. I get that making an old fashioned takes more effort than a rye and ginger, but unless they're paying their staff $30/hr, the math doesn't work.

Great place, do but prices do not match the experience, nor the quality of what you receive.

Edit: I know it is harsh, it was meant to be, and the 3 stars accurately represent my experience (and, lets be honest, that's really the only part anyone cares about). There are good aspects of your establishment, and not so good; I feel I clearly mentioned why I have those opinions, and fairly judged you based on those opinions (nice place, nice drinks, prices not in line with the experience/product). I also took it easy on the acoustics, which I saw are a work in progress.

There was no service failure, and there were no rye and gingers that were ordered (nor old fashioneds, for that matter), but pretty basic wine and "signature" drinks were, and the cost was notable (I've been maybe 8 times, ). As for your comment about "cocktail focused bars", there are only 4 in Windsor (being generous), and you are only really competitive with the one that...

Frantically rush over to Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits and get ready for a relentless assault on your gustatory and olfactory systems while wallowing in unparalleled hospitality. Try not to think about how entirely undeserving you are of such treatment because it doesn't matter! Owners Mark and Sarah endeavor to make you feel at home by creating an elegant and accommodating atmosphere.

I like to saunter in about 10 minutes before closing time and have Mark make me a caesar. I don't even like caesars but I know how much he enjoys serving them. I then ask Sarah to whip me up a batch of her famous chicken whispers, which she does with much enthusiasm. That's followed by a brief period where I ask the remaining patrons for their addresses before I'm asked to cool it, so I make a quick 45 minute trip to the bathroom before re-emerging to send back my ice cold chicken whispers. Never gets old!

All in all I would rate this place 99/100! I had to deduct a point for the lack of a cigarette vending machine.

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Whenever someone asks where to go for a drink in Windsor, I always say Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits. I wasn't much of a cocktail drinker before visiting this establishment, because I'd only had run-of-the-mill cocktails elsewhere. Mark & Sarah and their well-trained, passionate staff are eager to educate a cocktail newbie just what sets them a full head and shoulders above the rest of the bar experiences in this city. Sarah is a trained sommelier who works hard to bring in unique and amazing wines that you won't find at your local LCBO, along with an impressive selection of craft beer and cider. The atmosphere is fantastic for a date or chill night with friends, and there's no better patio spot in the city. The menu features plenty of tasty options to complement your drink(s) of choice. I only have good things to say after three years of regular visits. Don't...