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WE ARE NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S WINE BAR
Since 2009, Old Vines has been a favorite local spot for fine wine, craft cocktails, local beer, and a fresh take on Maine cuisine.
Our 19th-century barn and heated, covered outdoor patio - just steps from Dock Square - are perfect for a quiet dinner with family, drinks with friends, or late-night dessert and cocktails.
We serve a diverse range of snacks, salads, small and large plates, from reimagined classics to intriguing interpretations of fresh, Maine-inspired cuisine, always freshly made with locally sourced ingredients.
OUR MENU
We source meat, seafood, produce, and bread as locally as possible, and most everything else is made in-house.
Snacks
Well-composed starting points.
$12
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
honey miso glaze (GF)
$12
$14
TRUFFLE FINGERLINGS
pecorino, truffle, aioli, chives (GF, V*)
$14
$14
CRISPY PORK BELLY
house BBQ, pickled slaw (GF)
$14
$12
JALAPENO CHEDDAR CORNBREAD
salted butter
$12
Suitable for Sharing
Sharing encouraged, but never required
$15
DRY RUB CHCKEN WINGS
half-dozen, bone-in, house dry rub (GF)
$15
$20
/
$30
CARPACCIO OF BEEF **
herbed pesto oil, garlic aioli, parmesan arugula, optional burrata (GF)
$20
/
$30
$14
Baked Feta
garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, pita wedges (GF*)
$14
$16
OVWB CLASSIC CHICKEN MEATBALLS
pomodoro, pecorino romano, basil, garlic bread
$16
$12
DIPS
choice of today’s hummus or Kalamata olive tapenade, mixed vegetables, warm pita (GF*,V)
$12
CHEESE + CHARCUTERIE
Build your own from tonight’s selections. $9 each. Includes house giardiniera, seasonal jam, and whole-grain mustard.
SALADS
Enjoy as is or enhance with chicken (+$10) or salmon (+$14).
$12
APPLE WALNUT SALAD
macerated cranberries, walnuts, apples, cranberry vinaigrette, goat cheese fritter (GF*)
$12
$16
HEIRLOOM TOMATO + BURRATA SALAD
olive oil, balsamic glaze (GF)
$16
$12
ROASTED BEET SALAD
arugula, puffed quinoa, candied hazelnuts, feta, lemon tahini vinaigrette (GF, V*)
$12
Half $8 | Full $14
CAESAR’S SALAD
romaine lettuce, pecorino romano, garlic croutons, white anchovies (GF*, V*)
Half $8 | Full $14
SMALLER PLATES
For the more modest appetite.
vodka sauce, burrata, herb oil $24
GNOCCHI
vodka sauce, burrata, herb oil $24
$26
Fettuccine
short rib ragu, parmesan
$26
$26
RAVIOLI
ox tail, demi-glace, parmesan foam, crispy shallots
$26
$16
BACON MAC + CHEESE
orecchiette, bacon, red dragon, brie, chili cheddar
$16
LARGER PLATES
Sized like a traditional main course
$42
FILET
bacon + potato tart, brussel sprout puree, roasted carrots, demi-glace (GF)
$42
$26
MAPLE BOURBON SALMON
mushroom + butternut squash risotto (GF)
$26
$26
FISH + CHIPS
beer battered seasonal whitefish, Old Bay fries,
$26
$28
SCALLOPS
chilled asparagus, Fresno chili, avocado, cilantro, parmesan, crispy prosciutto (GF*)
$28
$24
PAN SEARED SOLE
white bean + chorizo succotash (GF)
$24
pommmes puree, tomato jam, crispy shallots (GF) $26
SHORT RIB
pommmes puree, tomato jam, crispy shallots (GF) $26
$18
CHICKEN GYRO
lettuce, tomato, piked red onion, cucumber, house-made tzatziki, feta, pita
$18
To Eat
$11
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Chantilly cream
$11
$11
GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIE
graham speculoos, Italian vanilla meringue
$11
to drink
$15
SNICKERDOOLE MARTINI
vanilla vodka, disaronno, liqour 43, cream, vanilla, cinnamon
$15
$15
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Svedka vodka, Kahlúa, fresh espresso
$15
$14
CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Svedka vodka, Godiva, crème de cocoa à la vanille, chocolate bitters
$14
DESSERT WINE
$10
MADEIRA MALVASIA
Henriques and Henriques 20 year
$10
$10
MADEIRA SERCIAL
Henriques and Henriques 10 year
$10
$10
FERREIRA PORTO
Dona Antonia Reserve Tawny
$10
$30
MUSCAT
Terre Rouge, Shenandoah Valley, California 2013
$30
Our name may say wine, but cocktails are in our soul. In fact, many say that our innovative craft cocktail program put us on the map. No gimmicks here. Our cocktails are authentic and delicious, and every juice, every bitter, every tincture - is made from scratch.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Our latest inventions.
$15
A NEWFOUND LOVE
St. George’s Citrus Vodka, Dolin Blanc, Dolin Rouge, Cappelletti
$15
$15
CLEAR SKIES - CLARIFIED MILK PUNCH
Bulleit bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, lemon
$15
$15
Blushing Nora
Bimini Gin, Cappelletti, St.Germain, grapefruit
$15
$14
Pear Crush
Absolut Pear Vodka, St. George Pear Brandy, lemon, orange, sprite, orange bitters
$14
$13
Walk in the Garden
Barbancourt White Rum, Cardamaro, lime, cucumber, simple, angostura bitters
$13
$14
Smash Adams
Maker's Mark Bourbon, blackberry cordial, mint, lemon, angostura bitters
$14
$16
Summer Sipper
MerryMeeting Spiced Rum, Di Amore Quattro Orange, guava puree, gunpowder green tea oleo, lime
$16
OVWB ORIGINALS
Tried and true. They deliver without fail. And available zero proof (alcohol free).
$15
LADY BIRD
Grey Goose La Poire, Earl Grey oleo, grapefruit, lemon
$15
$13
LORI 75
Tito’s vodka, blood orange, lemon, simple, sparkling wine
$13
$13
OLD SCHOOL MAGIK
Barbancourt Rhum, house-made grenadine, vanilla, habanero, pineapple, lime
$13
$14
BEE’S KNEES
Barr Hill gin, lemon, honey, lavender
$14
$13
MEXICAN MULE
El Jimador reposado, creole shrubb, lime, blood orange, Maine ginger beer
$13
$16
El FUEGO
Exotico blanco, lemon, Thai basil, lemongrass oleo, habanero
$16
$15
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Barr Hill vodka, St-Germain, strawberry cordial, lemongrass, lemon
$15
$16
JOHNNY CAGE MANHATTAN
High West Double Rye, Drink ME 93 vermouth, dry curaçao, angostura + orange bitters
$16
MAINE DRAFTS
$8
PORTLAND PALE ALE
Lonepine Brewing
$8
$8
ALLAGASH WHITE
Allagash Brewing
$8
$8
RED ALE
Nonesuch River Brewing
$8
$8
ICE STORM OF '98
Baxter Brewing
$8
BOTTLES + CANS
$7
NORTH COUNTRY HARD CIDER
Firestarter (Dover, NH)
$7
$6
GUINNESS
stout (Ireland)
$6
$5
STELLA ARTOIS
Belgian-style golden ale (USA)
$5
$5
HEINEKEN
lager (Netherlands)
$5
$4
BUD LIGHT
lager (USA)
$4
$9
LONEPINE BREWING ROTATING SESSION
IPA (Portland, ME)
$9
$6
SHACKSBURY ROSÉ CIDER
(Vermont)
$6
$4
PABST BLUE RIBBON
lager (USA)
$4
$7
HIGH NOON HARD SELTZER
rotating flavors (USA)
$7
KIT NA ON YOUR MARK
Non-alcoholic American Blonde
Our wine cellar reveals great respect for both the consumer and the grape itself, offering quality at every price point. We put special emphasis on lesser-known varietals from family-run vineyards and other small producers worldwide, knowing these wines offer better value than many mass-market alternatives.
Sparkling
$12
/
$48
CAVA BRUT
Hoya de Cadenas Catalonia, Spain NV
$12
/
$48
Santa Marina Extra Dry Veneto, Italy NV (187ml) $13
GLERA PROSECCO
Santa Marina Extra Dry Veneto, Italy NV (187ml) $13
$15
CHARDONNAY BLEND
Illahe Vineyards “Cap Fizz” Willamette Valley, Oregon NV (187ml)
$15
$20
CHARDONNAY BLEND
Chandon Caneros, California (187ml)
$20
Chandon Caneros, California $75
CHARDONNAY BLEND
Chandon Caneros, California $75
$280
CHAMPAGNE BRUT
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Champagne, France 2012
$280
$45
CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR BRUT
Canard-Duchêne Champagne, France NV (375ml half bottle)
$45
$130
ROSÉ CORVINA BLEND
Massimago Messane di Sotto, Italy 2015
$130
$90
RIESLING SEKT
Steininger Kamptal Valley, Austria 2019
$90
White
$15 | $60
CHARDONNAY
Clos de Napa Napa Valley, California 2018
$15 | $60
$13 | $52
GRENACHE BLANC BLEND
Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône, France 2020
$13 | $52
$13| $52
GRÜNER VELTLINER
Steininger Kamptal, Austria 2021
$13| $52
$14 $56
PINOT GRIS
Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley, Oregon 2022
$14 $56
$13 | $52
RIESLING
Heinz Eifel Mosel, Germany 2021
$13 | $52
$14 | $56
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Spy Valley Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
$14 | $56
$17 | $66
SEMILLON BLEND
Château Graville-Lacoste Bordeaux, France 2022
$17 | $66
$15 | $60
TXAKOLI
“Xarmant” Artomaña Alava, Spain 2022
$15 | $60
$110
CHARDONNAY
“1er Cru” Defaix Freres Côtes de Lechet, France 2019
$110
$120
CHARDONNAY
Matrot Meursault, France 2020
$120
$120
CHARDONNAY
Far Niente Winery Napa, California 2022
$120
$35
CHARDONNAY
Trefethen Family Vineyards Napa Valley, California 2021 (375ml half bottle)
$35
$160
GRENACHE BLANC BLEND
La Ferme du Mont “Vendange”Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2021
$160
$56
GRÜNER BLEND
Meinklang Österreich, Austria 2021
$56
$30
MUSCAT
Terre Rouge Shenandoah Valley, California 2013 (375ml half bottle)
$30
Ravines Wine Cellars Finger Lakes, New York 2018 $50
RIESLING
Ravines Wine Cellars Finger Lakes, New York 2018 $50
“Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett” S.A. Prüm Mosel, Germany 2016 $64
RIESLING
“Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett” S.A. Prüm Mosel, Germany 2016 $64
$85
PINOT GRIS BLEND
“Abraxas” Robert Sinskey Sonoma, California 2016
$85
$70
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Domaine Henry Pelle “La Croix au Garde” Sancerre, France 2022
$70
$75
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Domaine La Clef du Recit Sancerre, France 2020
$75
$60
VIOGNIER
Barboursvilla Vineyards Piedmont, Virginia 2020
$60
Large Format Whites
one magnum = two 750ml standard botles
$400
GRENACHE BLEND
Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2020
$400
$220
GRÜNER VELTLINER
Reserve Grand Grü, Steininger Kamptal, Austria 2015
$220
$240
GRÜNER VELTLINER/REISLING
Weingut Tegernseerhof Weissenkirchen, Austria 2011
$240
Our wine cellar reveals great respect for both the consumer and the grape itself, offering quality at every price point. We put special emphasis on lesser-known varietals from family-run vineyards and other small producers worldwide, knowing these wines offer better value than many mass-market alternatives.
Rosé
GRENACHE BLEND
Chateau de L'Escarelle "Rumeurs" Provence, France 2022
$75
GRENACHE
Groundwork Wine Company Paso Robles, California 2020
$75
$70
MOURVÈDRE BLEND
La Bastide Blanche Bandol, France 2022
$70
$45
PINOT MEUNIER BLEND
Canard-Duchêne Brut Rosé Champange, France (375ml half bottle)
$45
RED
$15
/
$60
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi, California 2019
$15
/
$60
$14
/
$56
CORVINA
Scaia Veneto, Italy 2018
$14
/
$56
$14
/
$56
GRENACHE BLEND
Château La Courançonne, Côtes du Rhône, France 2019
$14
/
$56
$12
/
$48
MALBEC
“Virgen” Domaine Bousquet, Argentina 2020
$12
/
$48
$15
/
$60
MERLOT BLEND
Château Hyot Reserve, Bordeaux, France 2018
$15
/
$60
$15
/
$60
PINOT NOIR
Kings Ridge Willamette Valley, Oregon 2022
$15
/
$60
$16
/
$64
SHIRAZ
Tait, Barossa Valley, Australia 2018
$16
/
$64
$14
/
$56
Tempranillo
Bercheo Reserva Rioja, Spain 2016
$14
/
$56
$145
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Alexander Valley Silver Oak, Sonoma, California 2018
$145
$75
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Tyros Napa Valley, California 2019
$75
$200
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe, France 2014
$200
$160
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Château Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2003
$160
$160
CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT
Tenuta San Guido, “Guidalberto” Toscana, Italy 2021
$160
$130
CORVINA BLEND
Corte Brà Classico Riserva, Sartori di Verona Amarone, Italy 2013
$130
$110
GRENACHE BLEND
Domaine Roger Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2018
$110
$95
GRENACHE
“Tribute to Grace” Grace Wine Company, Santa Ynez Valley, California 2018
$95
$70
MALBEC
“Golden Reserve” Trivento. Mendoza, Argentina 2019
$70
$95
MERLOT BLEND
“POV” Robert Sinskey Napa, California 2016
$95
$90
MERLOT/CAB FRANC
“Grand Cru” Château Puy-Blanquet, Saint-Émilion, France 2018
$90
$110
PINOT NOIR
“Les Gravières Premier Cru”, Vincent Girardin Santenay, France 2018
$110
$70
PINOT NOIR
Patricia Green Lias Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
$70
$270
PINOT NOIR
Sea Smoke "10" Santa Rita Hills, California 2019
$270
$75
Sangiovese
Collazzi "Bastioni"Chianti, Italy 2020
$75
$120
SYRAH
Julien Cecillon “Saint Joseph Babylone”, Rhône, France 2019
$120
$120
Syrah
Julien Ceccillon "Saint Joseph Babylone" Rhone, France 2021
$120
$80
SYRAH
“Las Calinas” Radio Coteau Sonoma, California 2017
$80
$80
TEMPRANILLO
Manzanos Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2015
$80
HALF BOTTLES
$75
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Hendry Vineyards, Napa Valley, California 2020
$75
$35
CHARDONNAY
Trefethen Family Vineyards,Napa Valley, California 2018
$35
$45
CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR BRUT
Canard-Duchêne, Champagne, France NV
$45
$45
PINOT MEUNIER BLEND
Canard-Duchêne Brut Rosé, Champagne, France
$45
$30
MUSCAT
Terre Rouge Shenandoah Valley, California 2013
$30
$70
PINOT NOIR
“Nuits-Saint-Georges”, Domaine Alain Michelot Burgundy, France 2019
$70
Magnums
$600
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
“Silver Oak”, Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley, California 2016
$600
$400
GRENACHE BLEND
Chateau de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2020
$400
$220
GRÜNER VELTLINER
Reserve Grand Grü, Steininger, Kamptal, Austria 2015
$220
$240
GRÜNER VELTLINER/REISLING
Weingut Tegernseerhof, Weissenkirchen, Austria 2011
$240
$100
PINOT NOIR
Secco Rosé Hillinger, Burgenland, Austria NV
$100
Drink
25% off all beer and all wine by the glass
SNACK
$10
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
maple stiracha laze, sesame see
$10
$13
TRUFFLE FINGERLINGS
pecorino, truffle aioli, chives
$13
$10
Today's hummus or Kalamata olive tapenade
choice of warm pita or fresh mixed vegetables
$10
$15
WINGS
6 bone-in, house dry rub
$15
$12
BITTERBALLEN
crispy fried Dutch meatball, cheese sauce
$12
$16
BACON TRUFFLE MAC + CHEESE
orecchiette, bacon, red dragon, brie
$16
$16
OVWB CLASSIC CHICKEN MEATBALLS
pomodoro, pecorino romano, fresh basil, garlic bread
$16
DESSERTS
$11
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Chantilly cream
$11
$11
GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIE
graham speculoos, Italian vanilla meringue
$11
FALL/WINTER 2024
Open Tuesday through Saturday at 5pm
Late Night Happy Hour Every Evening
1/3 off for Hospitality Service Industry Friends Every Tuesday
Closed Sundays + Mondays
Closed Thanksgiving Day
** Please note special Christmas Prelude Hours below.**
We will close early on Saturday, November 2nd for a private party. Last dinner seating at 8pm.
Reservations are encouraged, and walk-ins are always welcome. Seating at our bar is first-come, first-served.
CHRISTMAS PRELUDE 2024
BOTH PRELUDE WEEKENDS
Expanded Hours
Outdoor Bar and Grill
Live Music
Full Service dining by Reservation
(walk-ins welcome!)
OUR SCHEDULE
Friday, December 6
Open 4pm • Last Dinner Reservation at 9pm
Bar Open Late
Music by Chris Joseph 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, December 7
Open at Noon • Last Dinner Reservation at 9pm
Bar Open Late
Live Music Noon-3pm
Music by Darren Whitney 6-9pm
Sunday, December 8
Open 12-4pm
Brunch Cocktails
Music by The Dock Squares 1-4pm
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Monday, December 9
+ Tuesday, December 10
Closed
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Wednesday, December 11
Open 5pm • Last Dinner Reservation at 8:30pm
Thursday, December 12
Open 5pm • Last Dinner Reservation at 8:30pm
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Friday, December 13
Open 4pm • Last Dinner Reservation at 9pm
Bar Open Late
Music with Chris Joseph 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, December 14
Open at Noon • Last Dinner Reservation at 9pm
Bar Open Late
Live Music Noon-3pm
Music by Michael Corleto 5:30-8:30pm
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Sunday, December 15
+ Monday, December 16
Closed
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