Vintage '78 Wine Bar

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Crafted with passion, served with love

A Wine Bar Built Around the Glass

Vintage '78 Wine Bar occupies a comfortable spot in downtown Overland Park, Kansas, and has earned a reputation that extends well beyond the suburbs of Kansas City. In 2023, Wine Spectator recognized it with a Best of Award of Excellence — a distinction that reflects the seriousness and breadth of what's in the bottle here.

The bar's own description cuts straight to the point: a wide selection of world-class wines available by the bottle, glass, half-glass, and taste. That last option matters. It signals a place that wants guests to explore rather than simply order, and the half-glass and taste formats make it genuinely easy to move through a flight of European varietals or compare regions without committing to a full pour.

Wine, Cheese, and Charcuterie — Done Simply

The kitchen keeps its focus tight, offering what the bar calls "simple, exceptional bites" designed to accompany wine rather than compete with it. Cheese and charcuterie anchor the food program — the kind of straightforward, well-sourced pairing that lets the wine do the talking. It's a European sensibility applied to a Midwestern setting, and it works.

One of the Midwest's Largest By-the-Glass Lists

Vintage '78 claims one of the largest wine-by-the-glass selections in the Midwest — a bold claim that the Wine Spectator recognition lends credibility to. For anyone serious about exploring European wine traditions without flying to the source, this Overland Park address is a legitimate destination. The bar is adults-only, which keeps the atmosphere focused and unhurried. Private event space is also available for smaller gatherings centered around wine.