The Empty Bottle

This is a great place! Met some friends for a meeting and we had plenty of room to chat. The wait staff was great, prices on wine were good, and we really enjoyed the appetizers. I look forward to going back for an event, and to buy some wine too!

Great little wine shop on S. Pearl.
This is a family owned and run shop. Theresa (and her husband) are the proprietors and they are super friendly and helpful. Theresa is very knowledgeable about wines, cheeses, pairings… and when I travel she has even given my tips on what to try/​bring back (Ice Wines from Nova Scotia– who knew?).
I have been a member of their monthly wine club in the past– a great way to learn a lot about your wines and recipes to pair it with for a great value (2 bottles for $ 25). In fact, I should join again.
They can chill a bottle of wine in no time flat.
My missing star is for the soul reason that in general, I like less than half of the wines I purchase there. That’s me– I am a little picky with wine, A lot of gambling going on. I hope as the business matures that you can go in say, before Thanksgiving, and pick up a bottle of truly AWESOME wine and not worry about it.
All in all a fantastic shop run by fantastic people– it has been fun watching this business grown and expand into the cheese store next door!

A wonderful experience.
I had this place recommended to me by a couple different people, though I was hesitant to try it out based on previous experiences with the pretentiousness of the South Pearl strip.
I visited on a Tuesday night with my girlfriend, and we had a wonderful time. The proprietors were friendly, knowledgable, and helpful at the right moments, and I found everything reasonably priced and delicious.
I did have a stomachache from all the cheese, but that was my own fault.

I love the Empty Bottle! They have a great selection of very reasonably priced wines. As a somewhat poor person in my mid twenties, with a passion for delicious food and drink, it’s difficult to reconcile my fine tastes with my pocketbook. But here I can! They have a 3 for $ 26 rack, that always has fabulous wine selections on it. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, and can offer a pairing for any meal. The majority of wines in here range from $ 10-​$ 20, and the value is superb. I know the owners spend a lot of time working with distributors to find great wines that are affordable.
At the Empty Bottle, I was recommended what was one of the best dessert wines I have ever tried. (Bender Eiswein) I called the day after I drank it to see if they had more, but it t sold out so quickly! However, the owner was kind enough to save me a bottle to pick up when they received the next shipment. It was excellent customer service, and now this is the only wine store I go to.

Met up with some friends at The Empty Bottle this weekend to try out their delectable menu of cheeses, salumi, and — of course — wine. We are all the sorts, perhaps common around this neighborhood, who roll with strollers and little ones but would sooner drink from a grease trap than eat at a place like Chuck ‘E Cheese. So we were all glad to discover TEB’s not only kid-​friendly, but they encourage family patronage. There’s a host of toys for the kids to play with (and they’re new and clean), room for them to move around, and the staff were really sweet to our kiddos. Now for the important stuff — the FOOD. Grilled fancy cheese on fresh bakery bread with smoked local bacon and apple slices? YES! Point Reyes cheese selection? YES! Salumis and Olives? YES! A rotating menu of fresh, homemade deserts? YES! Local Beers? YES! 3-​for $ 26 wines? YES YES YES! For a $ 10 corkage fee, you and your friends can pop open an awesome bottle of wine, snack on out-​of-​this-​world yummy cheeses and snacks, and chat while your children play around the back space. My little ones gobbled up their Mac ‘n Cheese (creatively made with ends and crumbs of all of their fancy cheeses) and we all couldn’t wait to plan our next visit to TEB.

With it’s location, I was expecting pretentious expensive wine, only for a special occasion, but to my suprise they have a great selection under $ 20! We went in to grab a couple of bottles to taste test for our wedding. Theresa was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the wine she had in stock and helped us pick out some great wine! I love the eclectic selection, I feel like if I try to save money and buy inexpensive wine at a big liquor store I usually fail and am very disappointed. The 3 wines for $ 25 bin is also a great way to try new wines!

Not sure what the reviewers are talking about when they talk about bad customer service. The owner, Teresa, has always been there when we have gone in and is extremely helpful and knowledgable. I love their selection of unique wines you cant find at the bigger liquor stores. PLUS — I feel good about supporting local!!!
While right now the shop is a little bare, they are prepping for their cheese shop which will be a great addition.
If you want interesting wines at VERY affordable prices (most bottles are $ 10-​$ 13 each), and you want to SUPPORT LOCAL, check out this place!

As other reviewers have mentioned, the empty bottle is not a place to go if you want warm, friendly customer service.
As a frequent Pearl Streeter, I am in the neighborhood quite often. If you’ve read any of my other reviews, you could probably tell that I am REALLY into wine. I love learning everything I can about it and the social aspects that follow. That’s why I was so excited to see that one of my favorite neighborhoods had a wine shop! I love to support local businesses AND I love wine — so why not try and kill two birds with one stone and do both.
I have stopped by the shop on a handful of separate occasions to see if maybe the first couple times were fluke. I think that their selection for being a smaller store, is really quite nice. They were one of the first places I was able to find that carried Infinite Monkey Theorem, which is why I routinely stopped in (although you can now find it almost anywhere in Denver). They also carry some other off the beaten path wines that I have had difficulty finding in the Denver area.
Anyways, one of the biggest things I truly enjoy when coming to a wine shop is the new discoveries you can find. I love experiencing new wines and new varietals I wouldn’t have tried on my own without recommendation. Sometimes, you get tired of drinking the same things and want some variety. I like making connections with the sommeliers and hearing what they think we would enjoy drinking. I love going back into the store and telling them what we thought about the wine so they can keep steering us in the right direction (or back on track to what we like to spend our hard earned money on).
Every time I have been in the shop, there has only been one woman working and is always at the computer. She never says hello when I have walked into the store and never asks if I need help — even when I try to look obviously lost and stare blankly at the bin or shelves on the wall full of wine. It was like pulling teeth to procure any thought-​provocing recommendations of new wines I could purchase in the empty bottle from the store worker/​manager/​owner (I have no idea if it is just a one person operation or if there are more employees). We like the bigger, bold, full bodied cabernets and bordeaux blends, so I was not afraid to drop some serious cash if she would have offered something that she thought we should enjoy. However, this has never been the case and I have been left to my own imagination and gut instincts as to procuring new wines I think we should try.
The empty bottle is about average priced — you can find better deals out there, but for convenience and location, it is about what I would expect to pay for most of their wines.
I love to support the smaller, local businesses — however, after several attempts to try and make this place work, I don’t feel like it is worth my time and effort to purchase anything from them again. If you want better customer service and a recommendation towards what to drink with dinner or bring to a party, you are better off going to one of the other shops in town.

The Empty Bottle describes itself as a «boutique» wine shop specializing in eclectic and fun wines with a friendly atmosphere. I disagree on both counts. First, I saw several labels carried by many discount liquor stores. These wines were neither eclectic, nor fun. Second and most importantly, the atmosphere was not friendly. The one person working didn’t even greet me when I entered and only came out of the office when a «regular» walked in. I asked about using an expired (by one day) coupon I purchased online, but she refused to honor the promo value. OK, I get that, but then she rudely refused to honor the purchase price as well. This place will not get my business or recommendation.
Try Divino on Broadway for amazing selection and excellent customer service.

An eclectic selection of wines (and beers, booze) in a cozy atmosphere.
I really like the 3 wines for $ 25 bin. It encouraged me to select 3 and take them home this afternoon. Two are now in my tummy. Very tasty and a good value.
This is a small, neighborhood liquor store. The selection is limited and the prices are higher than the big boys. But, that said, I really enjoyed my shopping experience today.
P. S. Park Burger is next door. That has to be a plus.

I love wine. The only things that I drink more than wine is water or coffee. So when I go to a wine shop I want someone to say one thing to me: «can I help you find something?» This gives me a chance to say one of two things: no thank you (I want to just peruse alone) or yes, thank you (I want your recommendations for amazing wine from your great selection).
At the Empty Bottle there was one staff person there, on the computer. She never said anything to me, not even hello as I entered. In fact, she never even lifted her eyes from the screen. I wandered around and ended up getting two bottles that looked interesting, but I was wandering around that tiny little shop for a good 15 minutes… still, nothing from her. The only thing she said to me was «ok» when I put the bottles on the counter to pay. That was it.
Maybe it was an off day, maybe she doesn’t know anything about wine, maybe I should have just asked for her opinion, but I have been to other wine shops that are just as quaint, cute and have great selections that also have an amazing staff that know their stuff and at least smile at you. These are the wine shops I will continue going to, not the Empty Bottle.

Great wine selection with helpful staff to make your decision easier. I guess the owner shuts shop about 3 everyday for about 30 min to go get her kid from school so be aware when you go.

Came here for a free wine and tea (yes, both) tasting co-​hosted by The Empty Bottle and Seven Cups tea house next door. I arrived on the early side and while waiting for the event to begin, an employee told me to make myself at home and try some wine, apart from the tasting. Wandering through the shop, I was struck by the attractive and accessible displays, the sheer variety of wines, and the affordability of many of them. Here I was introduced to a local and wonderfully named vintner, «Infinite Monkey Theorem». During the tasting itself, they offered 5 different wines at various price points. Next time I need to pick up a good bottle, I will come here.

What a terrific little wine shop! In addition to all the pluses that other Unilocalers have noted — good price point, interesting selection (not the same old mass-​market wines), and a handy chiller — i love this store for it’s spot-​on descriptions. So many times, the descriptions of the wine flavors never seem to match what i taste. (I’m convinced some of them were written by PR folks, not by wine folks!). But at The Empty Bottle, their palate seems to match mine, and anything i buy there tastes like i hope/​expect it to taste. The staff are very knowledgeable, without being snooty. And, to push them up over the top … they’re dog-​friendly and host rescue-​group fund-​raisers! :)

I am a big fan of this little wine shop. The Empty Bottle offers a great selection of wine for between about $ 10 and $ 50 or so. The selection is good, but not overwhelming, as you find in some larger stores. There are also some more unique labels to be found here, and the selection changes regularly. The staff is friendly and helpful, and also very knowledgeable. A great place to buy a gift bottle or two. There are also wine tastings on the weekends, which coincidence nicely with the art walks.

This place is the perfect neighborhood wine shop! They have a great selection of white, red, and bubbly. The real appeal is the price point. They have a large selection in the $ 10 – 15 a bottle. Whoo hoo! They also carry Stranahan’s and a small amount of beer. What really blew me away is that they have a chiller. What’s a chiller you ask? I’m so glad you asked… ever wanna bring over a bottle of white to a girls night out (or whatever your event is) that isn’t in the cooler at the back of the store? Well here you can pick any wine or bubbly and they can chill it in their handy dandy cooler which takes about 5 minutes. It’s brilliant! The only thing I wondered is what else can we put in there. Hee hee!