The Open BTL bar: dark wood cabinets and a floor-to-ceiling wall of bottles under a pressed-tin ceiling

PICK A BOTTLE. STAY A WHILE.

Wine bar and bottle shop in downtown Delaware, Ohio. Grab any bottle off the shelf and drink it at the bar, take it home, or carry it up to Delaware's only rooftop patio.

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Open seven days a week
39 E. William St., Delaware, OH 43015

DRINK IT HERE OR TAKE IT HOME

Pick any bottle off the retail shelf. The staff will open it to drink at the bar, a table, or the patio, or pack it up to go.

BOTTLES FROM $10

By the glass
A pour list of wines by the glass, plus beer, cocktails, mocktails, and spirits.
Six or twelve bottles
Buy 6 or 12 bottles at once for a discount.
Curators Program
If a wine is not on the shelf, ask to add it to the list for a future order.
The Open BTL retail wall: floor-to-ceiling wine shelves beside velvet chairs

"If people come in and want to drink a $10 bottle, we will encourage it."

John Cordas, owner, to the Delaware Gazette

THE BOTTLE SHOP

Browse by category, then filter by Red, White, Sparkling, Sweet, or Glass Pour, and by price from under $20 to over $100.

SHOP ONLINE

DELAWARE'S ONLY ROOFTOP PATIO

Drink a glass or any bottle from the shop with a view over the downtown historic district.

A pergola patio strung with lights under a leafy tree in the evening
An Edison bulb glowing on a white railing at dusk

Dogs are welcome on the patio.

The Delaware County Historical Society's first approved rooftop patio.

A flight of red and white wines lined up on the Open BTL bar

WINE FLIGHTS

$30 standard, $50 premium

The flights change every month: all reds, all whites, reds and whites, a Traveler's tasting, a sweet tasting, and the Collector's Club, Napa. Walk in any time the bar is open, or reserve one ahead.

RESERVE A TASTING
The Open BTL mortadella sandwich on ciabatta with greens

BOARDS AND A SANDWICH

Small plates, tapas style

Charcuterie boards from The Greater Gouda, a local business, plus the Open BTL Meats & Cheese board, a bread and butter board, a lemon-honey board, and the mortadella sandwich: mortadella, prosciutto, Munster, and mustard garlic aioli.

The Open BTL lounge: round tables, velvet chairs, and an arched doorway to the bottle room

PRIVATE EVENTS

Parties, teams, and groups

Private parties, corporate events, and group visits. Send the date and group size, and the Open BTL team replies by email.

PLAN AN EVENT
A singer, pianist, saxophonist, and guitarist performing on a small stage under a warm spotlight

WHAT'S ON AT OPEN BTL

Dates post on Instagram at @openbtl.

  • Book Club

    Tuesdays. Open to everyone, whether or not the book got read.

  • Winemaker evenings

    Nights with visiting winemakers, such as Ethica Wines.

  • Pairing dinners

    Five-course pairing dinners, such as Burgers and Booze with Ten31 Hospitality and Smash Shack Burgers.

  • Workshops

    Creative Learning Club workshops, such as rock painting with happy hour, and Fall Paint and Sip.

  • Live music

    Candlelight evenings with Chamber Brews, electric harp, and Groove Bath.

  • Food trucks

    Visiting trucks, such as Cousins Maine Lobster.

SEE THE CALENDAR

JOIN THE WINE CLUB

Two levels, from $49.99 a month.

EVERY LEVEL INCLUDES

  • A choice of Red, White, or Mixed profile

  • Hand-selected wines, delivered or picked up

  • 2 free wine flights a month

  • Members-only tastings, including a winemaker tasting on the third Wednesday of each month

  • Month to month, cancel any time

Bottles of red wine packed in a cardboard box, labels facing up

SOCIAL CLUB

$49.99 a month

Each month
2 premium bottles
Corkage
$10 off
Tastings
2 complimentary tastings a month

  • Priority RSVP to public wine events

  • Monthly member mixer with live music

  • Birthday bonus bottle

JOIN THE SOCIAL CLUB

COUNTRY CLUB

$59.99 a month

Each month
2 top-shelf or reserve bottles
Corkage
No corkage fee
Tastings
2 complimentary tastings to share with friends or family, plus quarterly private wine tastings

  • Monthly member mixer with live music

  • First access to limited-release wines

  • Concierge-level bottle sourcing requests

JOIN THE COUNTRY CLUB

GIFT A MEMBERSHIP

Send a Wine Club membership as a gift.

SEND A GIFT

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4.9 STARS FROM 44 GOOGLE REVIEWS

  • "He's incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly, and just makes the whole experience fun. Whether you know a lot about wine or you're just looking to try something new, he's happy to help without making it feel intimidating."

    Tiffany H., Google, about Rey, the sommelier

  • "We stop by once or twice a week with our dog and have thoroughly enjoyed every moment at Open Btl"

    Phil M., Google

  • "The wine flights varied nicely from light to heavier wines in the flight of five varied wines (and vary monthly and internationally)."

    Raman P., Google

  • "My work team always has a great time at Open BTL. The patio and inside vibes are great."

    Jessica G., Google

  • "Their wine club is a great value."

    Craig M., Google

  • "I love that they source local as much as possible."

    Libby K., Google

  • "Perfect for a date night."

    Mackenzie M., Google

PLAN AN EVENT OR GET IN TOUCH

Private parties, corporate events, group visits, tasting reservations, wine orders, Wine Club questions, and jobs. Send the details and the Open BTL team will reply by email.

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VISIT OPEN BTL

39 E. WILLIAM ST.
DELAWARE, OH 43015

Park in the city pay lot next door.

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HOURS

Monday
3 PM to 10 PM
Tuesday
3 PM to 10 PM
Wednesday
3 PM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
2 PM to 10 PM
A rooftop lounge with low seating at sunset, rooftops and string lights beyond