Barnsdall Friday Night Wine Tastings

I only recently found out that you can come to these without participating in the wine tastings. Every Friday there are different food trucks and the grass and view are perfect for evening picnics.

It’s the perfect summer Friday evening activity. Watching the sunset on a hill with a glass of vino and several food trucks nearby… only the appearance of 10 puppies would make it better.
Planning is required. 8 of the 9 in our party had purchased tickets online the week prior (~ $ 32) and we were surprised that the 9^th got a ticket at the «door». She did get a little ‘tude from the «bouncers».
You must get there on time to snag a spot for your blanket. By 6pm, nearly the entire lawn was full!
There are bathrooms in the museum that close at 8pm.
Parking is free along the curbs up the hill to the park (again, must arrive on time). Given the size of the wine pours, I highly recommend just ubering there & back with your group. Everyone’s kicked out by 8:30ish, and the gates apparently close at 10, so your car pretty much needs to exit the premises by then.
Do it!

What an awesome event! The price is right for wine tasting and you’re encouraged to bring your own picnic or order cheese plates in advance. The food trucks are a great bonus. Spectacular views and great dj made the night a hit! I would recommend adding some bar height tables for those not prepared to picnic. I would love to go again!

First and foremost this event is a fundraiser and it brings in much needed contributions. Tickets usually sell out early in the week. So get your tickets early. Once they are gone that’s it. The people that run the event are all volunteers and are very friendly. I went this past Friday August 29. The second to last wine tasting of the summer.
The view from up there is great. You can see the hollywood sign and the Griffith park observatory. Parking on the hill can be hard if you don’t get there within the first half hour. They have valet for 7 or 8 bucks but you can also park at kaiser for free and it’s not a bad walk up to the event.
For $ 25 you get the barnsdall glass to keep and 4 pours from silver lake wine. They usually have a nice array. Silver lake wine is also great if you go into their store they can usually suggest a great affordable wine better than anything you would get at TJs on your own if you are like me and enjoy wine but don’t know anything about it.
Bring a blanket and some food to nibble on or buy food from the food truck vendors. There were 4 different ones up there when I went. I would definitely recommend. Kids are welcome as well and tickets are I think $ 5 for them.

First time here, and it wont be my last. Bought my tickets online along with the discounted valet, I believe it was worth it. Upon arriving I notice the beautiful view, i just i knew right away i made a great choice, the night was going to be perfect. I found i nice spot right by the DJ set up our little picnic with cheeses and crackers and some meats. Received our little cute glass, and started tasting. The view, music, wine and love in the air, it couldn’t had been a better night. If you still want to come but don’t care to much for the wine, thats no problem their is plenty of space in the park outside the gates, and still enjoy the view, music and the food trucks, or bring your own picnic basket to make it extra special if you are on a date. :)

Wow, the last time I check there were no reviews for 2014, but now there are a bunch so I try to keep it succinct.
The tastings at Barnsdall are one of the best summer events running in LA. Not quite as energized as the music events or the movie nights, but still a very solid choice and an awesome way to enjoy the weather and an LA sunset.
It’s a perfect choice for a date; wine, music, and a great view. if you’re not vibing after this, then you should probably have a plan ‘B’ for the rest of the night.
My tip:
–If you have a larger group (4−6+) then you gotta get here as soon after 5:30 as you can if you want prime real-​estate. I’d say the ‘good’ spots are pretty much all filled in by 6:15
* Since they have a DJ, you could very easily also just bring your own wine and food and post up outside the fenced area and still enjoy the ambiance without paying $ 25. *
Do this!

For $ 25, you can enter the wine tasting event and sample four different wines. Your ticket also buys you a small glass. My family frequently attends the free art classes on Sunday mornings, so I was happy to support the park. I thought the pours were hefty, and I only ended up sampling two wines! (I guess I am a lightweight…)
If you want to spend time with other families and not drink, you can still visit the park. Outside the gates, the public can also picnic and enjoy the music from the D.J. There were three different food trucks, but the lines were long. If you have kids, I would suggest bringing your own food. My toddler had a hard time understanding why he had to wait for his food…
It is a beautiful park with beautiful views of the city. The event is very kid friendly, and we will be back!

Summer in L.A. is best enjoyed outside, at a cooling evening hour, with a glass of wine. You can check all those boxes with a Friday night wine tasting at Barnsdall Park, a summer-​long series put on by Silverlake Wine.
These tastings sell out at least a few days in advance, so some planning is required to attend. The last tasting this year is on September 26, and I’m hoping to go to one more before the summer is out.
The event costs $ 25 and includes four tasting pours and a souvenir glass. The pours are generous – not quite full glasses, but not far off. We came with our friends Mike K. and Gino G. for Mike’s birthday, and made a night of it with a pizza and wine picnic. The park was gorgeous, with great views, and it was busy but not too crowded. We were able to get picnic space without any problems. No dogs allowed, but babies were welcome. There were more children than I’d expected, but it makes sense now that I think about it. I’d bring a kid if I had one – I’m assuming they don’t pay anything.
Drinkers get bracelets with five numbered tabs that serve as tokens for souvenir glass and the full sequence of four wines. You can, I believe, get repeat pours as long as you’re willing to give up variety. Four pours total, no outside alcohol allowed, so you don’t get too wasted in the park. I got a neat buzz that I developed into drunkenness in the privacy of my own home.
The wines were very nice, and the Silverlake Wine people knew how to talk about them. I don’t remember what we drank, but I liked them all, and the selection showed a good range. The tasting reminded me that I need to hang out more at Silverlake Wine. At the very least, I need to hang out more at Barnsdall Park when Silverlake Wine is hosting.

Hidden gem for Friday nights after work!
Everything is great here, view from the hill, food trucks, walking bare feet on grass, picnicking, whole atmosphere.
However this info should be mentioned on their website, ticket page before purchasing; for $ 25 you only get 4 poor pours of wines, and if you want more it is $ 5 extra each. (lack of info on their website)
That’s quite $$$ for the little amount wine they pour. They should at least make it 5 – 6 pours. Or increase the pour amount in glass.
I understand the profit goes to Barnsdall and everything but when you are relaxing on the grass with good food, good company and good view, really drinking wine is pleasing in this atmosphere, however the amount of wine you get here is not satisfying. (you can’t even bring your bottle)

What an amazing first date.
This place is a gem. Loved it. Love the vibe, the music, the cost, I will def be back! :) and it also offers great views!

Friday night wine tastings at Barnsdall Park in the summer!
Had this on my summer to-​do list for a couple years and finally had the opportunity to make it a reality this past Friday. Armed with a blanket, friends, snacks, my $ 25 ticket bought in advance (no door sales and ticket sales close online one hour before start time, though they usually sell out before then), I happened upon a swarm of Silver Lake families. There were children everywhere, which I thought was odd for a wine tasting event, but it’s a good reminder that just because you have kids, doesn’t mean you have to hole up in your home and retreat from life as you once knew it.
There’s a small section of the park gated off for the wine tastings (you can’t bring alcohol outside the gated area) and you basically just lay down your blanket on a piece of grassy real estate and enjoy the evening as the sun sets and the DJ mixes some appropriate tunes. The kids aren’t really an issue, as they pretty much amuse themselves and remain with or near their parents. There’s even a kids corner with crafts.
Not too much mingling, everyone sticks to their own, unless you happen to be familiar with the young, silver-​foxed, well-​dressed families who lay down roots on this creatively gifted side of town.
There are food trucks if you aren’t interested in packing your own picnic and the wine tastings are more like full pours, so the four you’re allotted is plenty during the 3-​hour affair. You even get a commemorative glass (the tumbler kind, not the one with the stem, which I prefer).
If you have friends with kids who complain there’s nothing to do because they have children in tow or just want a casual night out catching up with chums, this is the perfect place/​event to do so. The sunset from the top of the park is absolutely glorious as well.

3.5 stars
The only thing more awesome than drinking a lot of wine is drinking a lot of wine outdoors at a park during sunset. Unfortunately, too many people feel the same way and the place was packed. So this is where all the people come after they become enslaved by parenthood. I’ve never seen so many toddlers running around and 30 to 40 year old married couples with kids sitting on blankets. The place was just a tad too packed but who are we to complain, we did not buy tickets ahead of time and was almost refused entry at the door.
Luckily, someone was a sweet talker and yes we are going to drink and yes we have cash. $ 25 per person for 4 pours and a glass to keep. A little steep to me but towards the end of the night, the pours gradually increased in generosity and I gradually decreased in caring about it.
There were a number of food trucks nearby, like Canter’s, Mediterranean food and shaved ice. A DJ spun some old school music and yea, don’t come single because you will not mingle, unless you like married people who wear boring clothes or you are a pedophile you sick fuck.

This is a wonderful experience for the whole family! There are so many kids running around — both our boys had a wonderful time! The wine was amazing and my husband and I relaxed listening to the great music watching the sun set. The area is all fenced in too, so we didn’t have to worry about the kids! A really special LA experience!

Great setting, lovely view, great wine, great cause. I love Barnsdall and I love the folks at Silverlake Wine.
But if you don’t like hordes of toddlers, maybe better to visit your local wine bar. Not exactly a perfect night out for parents who are looking to get away from little ones for a few hours.

Summer’s here. School’s out and Barnsdall Wine tasting is back on! Hray! If you have not been up to Barnsdall you must go. It’s so beautiful up on the hill and you can see Hollywood and the mountains– it’s lovely. The crowd is great– the wine very good and the overall vibe fun. There are selected food trucks up there too so if you aren’t in the mood to pack a picnic you can buy dinner and dessert. Overall a fun thing to do with a group or a romantic date. Or if you’re blue and need to get drunk on a hill alone it has the best views.

So much FUN!!!~! Less kids would be better but the wine is great and the view is better!!!

It might be the architecture school dork in me but drinking wine on the lawn of a Frank Lloyd Wright house was pretty cool. Its a great atmosphere (Diana is right it could use some music) but with some good friends, snacks, and the wine tastings from Silverlake Wine, it really is a great start to the weekend. Sadly they have stopped it until next summer but there a Movie Night and Beer Garden on Saturdays that I am really looking forward to trying. Its put on by the same people so I am sure it will be just as enjoyable.

It’s Friday, and you’re spent from a week at work. You’re not quite ready to throw in the towel and go home, however. Good thing you got your tickets to Friday Night Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Park.
I went last week with two friends and had a great time. The atmosphere is really pleasant: everyone spreads out their blankets, grabs a glass of wine and revels in the beauty of the Hollywood hills at sunset. $ 15 gets you a (very generous) taste of four wines provided by Silverlake Wine. You’re encouraged to bring your own picnic but Let’s Be Frank hotdogs are stationed right outside the park for your convenience. Need dessert? You’re in luck, CoolHaus ice cream sandwiches is ALSO stationed outside the park.
There were lots of kids running around which in most circumstances would have been a bit much for a Friday evening but they were all pretty chill and sort of congregated on one part of the lawn. If you really can’t stand to be around tots then you may want to avoid this scene, otherwise, if you’re a cool parent, then Barnsdall is the place to bring ‘em if you’re looking to have a few drinks with some friends.
It starts early and parking can be kind of difficult so I would aim to get there before 6 otherwise you’ll have to park in the labyrinth that is the Kaiser parking structure. Also, there wasn’t any music last time which is something they are apparently working on. Once that’s up and running this event will defniitely get my 5 stars.