Cork & Stem

Cork and Stem was the perfect spot for a quiet afternoon. My partner and I had the place to ourselves early on a Sunday, with tasteful music setting a relaxed vibe. The atmosphere was cozy yet refined, making it an ideal escape for a peaceful, intimate experience. The staff were attentive, and we enjoyed the thoughtful wine selection and delicious food in a great ambiance.

So cute this place. Took over Record Family wineries. Really wonderful concept with wine, boards, and flowers. The seating is cozy, and the lighting needs to stay dim. The flower bar is way cute. Very chill, relaxing space. The owner, Jenna and florist Amy, are amazing!! @corkandstemsd on Instagram

Such a cute idea to combine a wine bar and a flower shop! Perfect for a night out with my girlfriends or a romantic date night. The wine and charcuterie board were delicious, but I wasn't a fan of the flatbread. I prefer a thinner crust. I love that you can make and design your own flower bouquet! Such a fun idea! I really like the atmosphere and vibe! Can't wait to go back!!!

A great new place in San Diego! Taste a broad variety of nice wines and create your own custom flower bouquet! The space is bright and attractive, with something fun to see in every direction. Pleasant outdoor seating for when the weather is mild with lots of seating indoors if you prefer. Can't wait to visit again!

Such a cute new wine bar and flower arrangement storefront. Jenna had a very creative idea to combine two of her passions. She has flower arrangement classes and features a local wine every month.

My husband and I came here for date night and had the best experience! We ordered wine flights, artisan bread with dipping oil, and the olive plate — everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel so welcome. Such a perfect spot to relax and enjoy great wine and food. We’ll definitely be back!

Cute atmosphere with bar, charcuterie boards and flower shop. Came here with a group for a private cooking class hosted by a partner chef.

Jenna not only did our wedding day florals but hosted our bridal shower at Cork & Stem! Her team and her were amazing with both events and brought my vision to life, I couldn’t recommend her enough! Jenna made sure to have pre-wedding meetings to make sure everything would be perfect and the wedding day florals were very affordable. Thank you Jenna + team for everything! If anyone was debating hosting an event at cork & stem or using them for their next parties florals definitely pop in for a glass of wine and ask all the questions!

We came here with our two kids and had a lovely time! The owner Jenna served us personally and she was so welcoming to our family. Our kids loved the cheese and meat board and my wife loved the house rose! Highly recommend!!

Allie Ferguson

Cork and Stem is the best experience. They have a large selection of wines from small grower - producers on the west coast and beyond. They also have the cutest flower bar to build your own bouquet! We came for a wine tasting and stayed for lunch. Had the charcuterie and Italian panini sandwich and both were incredible. The owner Jenna is extremely passionate about customer service and making sure everyone is having a great time, while also educating her customers on wine. Her and her staff are very welcoming. I would recommend Cork & Stem for a date night, Girls day, or any event you want a cute place to celebrate!

Kristen Rivera

There aren't words enough to review our WONDERFUL experience here at Cork & Stem for our company Holiday Party last weekend. Jenna and her team (Chloe & Eric) were the utmost is hosts with the most! They made our event stress free, fun, and the perfect setting for Holiday Magic Memories. Planning - Jenna is so easy to work with, responsive, and detail oriented. She was flexible in breaking down our options within our budget. As a smaller group we didn't think we could afford a private event space, but C&S has a much lower food and beverage minimum than more than 4 dozen other venues I checked out. Food & Beverage - Cost. The cost for an event (be it private or semi) is almost wholly applied through your purchases, with the space fee being less than a few hundred dollars (rated per hour). This for us was a huge win. - Beverages. They offer a wide range of bar options (wine, beer, non alcoholic) in house. we opted for an open bar style so that guests could pick what they wanted. But you can work with the team o select a specific level (ex: house) or buy a certain number of bottles. If you are concerned about hitting a minimum the venue is flexible in allowing you to purchase - Food. They had a fabulous menu of grazing boards, mini desserts, flatbreads, and more they offer in house (priced per person). I liked that you did not have to order each item for the whole estimated guest count, but could distribute across your options). We opted to do a partial catering order from a local restaurant for a small buffet (we wanted to make sure a few dietary restrictive guests were included had a heavier meal feeling). There was a small per person fee for this, but Jenna and team were amazing in setting up the food for us (they allowed us to bring in warming chafing dishes). Environment/Experience - Layout. The layout was wonderful to encourage mingling with the front having decor and a small lounge area, the wrap around bar and the back half which consisted of: buffet setup, dining area, and the small stage area. We didn't really use the outdoor patio for our small group but it is available and I imagine in warmer weather would be an amazing flex space for an event. - Technology. They allowed us to use a projector and screen for our interactive live photo wall we did for the event. - Ambience. We sent in a playlist ahead of time that they played for us so that the mood was perfect. - Fun Stuff. One of their most UNIQUE offerings is that they have a customizable flower wall where guests can create bouquets of varying sizes & contents based on your per person budget (which can also count towards a spend minimum). Jenna even gave us the option with the Holidays to do both a flower bouquet option and a wreath making option for our guest so they could choose. EVERYONE was so excited for this and it created a unique interactive element of the evening. I cannot say this enough, book this venue! You will not regret it.

julie dellaripa

Absolutely perfect bridal shower! Beautiful venue of both flower and wine bars! Jenna is the best! Our family and friends enjoyed our afternoon with the bride and surprise visit from the groom & crew. Highly recommend! 💐🍷

Jamesthatgymguy

You know the old saying "I'm not having a glass of wine, I'm having 6! It's called a tasting and it's classy!" Friends, if like me, this is a life lesson you can subscribe to, then look no further than Cork & Stem. The staff are lovely and super knowledgeable about wine. They have a well rotating list of wines with plenty of local options. Cute nibbles like charcuterie, hummus and larger lunch options. They have some sort of flower thing going on too, which is great. Go flowers. But seriously the wine is good, wine flights, sparkling, non-alcoholic and even a beer choice for your partner that "isn't that into wine" but is down for some other stuff after 3 beers, am I right? They have a wine club, why ever leave?

Ashtin Campbell

I loved working with Cork & Stem for my wedding! Jenna and her team were great. They took good care of me and brought my vision to life. I chose the option to build our bouquets at the floral shop and I'm so glad I did, it was so fun and Jenna showed us how to make beautiful bouquets for the ceremony. She was very communicative and delivered exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend choosing Cork & Stem for your wedding, they took such a big part of wedding planning off my plate and are true professionals in the flower world.

Jen Kerr

If I could give this place a 10, I would! I love having Cork & Stem just around the corner from my condo. I've been a handful of times now—for special events and casual happy hours—and it’s been top-notch every time. The food is great, too! I especially love their $35 bottle-and-charcuterie-board special—such a steal and so delicious. Perfect spot for a low-key girl’s night out!

A. L. Connor

I finally checked out Cork & Stem for a friend’s birthday celebration last week Saturday. The birthday boy and his fiancé are friends with the owner, Jen, who is lovely. The space she created is absolutely wonderful! She reserved the back area for the party. We were able to decorate the space with balloons and streamers and confetti. The birthday boy arrived and was totally surprised. It was the best! The food that was ordered from the venue was a great variety and was delicious! I didn’t even realize I was hungry until I smelled the fresh bread of the flatbread pizzas. We all noshed and raved about all of the things we were shoving into our faces. The wine! My friend selected four wines to be served: a red, a rose, a chard, and a bubbly. I tried each of them and they were all good but my favourite was the rose which isn’t like me. That’s one of maybe three roses that I’ve liked…ever. We enjoyed each other’s company and removed our debris so they could close at 9 PM. I found out they have regular events including flower arranging parties monthly. I’ll definitely be back to partake of a few and the food and wine. Thank you, C&S for a brilliant evening!

Sarah Cordial

The cutest little spot in Hillcrest. Absolutely perfect for a group of friends or a romantic date. Good selection of wine, a couple of local canned beers and canned cocktails. I received a wine flight for the Yelp Elite event, but I also ordered a hummus board and Italian sandwich. The veggies on the hummus board were fresh and the Italian sandwich was flavorful. My daughter then made herself a flower bouquet (part of the Yelp Elite event) which she enjoyed. We liked the selection of focal flowers, accent flowers and greens. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Overall, a lovely experience and would highly recommend. We paid $58.41 (with tip) for the two dishes, a beer and orange juice.

Sinai Cota

Such a fun experience and welcoming atmosphere. Went with some friends to catch up- got the flight of wines, flatbread and made a bouquet. 💐 Florist was incredibly friendly and supportive while picking out my flowers. The flatbread was super yummy. Would be great for birthdays and bachelorettes.

Briana Peters

Jenna from Cork & Stem is amazing!! I hired Jenna for a build-your-own flower bar as a party favor at a bridal shower. Jenna was extremely professional, kind, and pleasant to work with. She was there from start to finish—from listening to my wants for the shower and guiding me through the booking process to the end of the event. Jenna set up the flower bar and left the shower to give us our space but returned near the end to assist people in building the bouquets. The set-up itself is very beautiful and served as it's own decor. It was a focal point of the party. Everyone at the shower said she was just a delight and also loved the flower selection and her help in arranging and cutting. At the end, we had a few extra flowers so she made us a few more beautiful arrangements to-go and cleaned up her station and mess. tldr: all around amazing experience with Jenna for the build your own flower bar at a party

Paige Maynard-Buckler

Cork and Stem was the perfect spot for a quiet afternoon. My partner and I had the place to ourselves early on a Sunday, with tasteful music setting a relaxed vibe. The atmosphere was cozy yet refined, making it an ideal escape for a peaceful, intimate experience. The staff were attentive, and we enjoyed the thoughtful wine selection and delicious food in a great ambiance.

Michael Marcus

So cute this place. Took over Record Family wineries. Really wonderful concept with wine, boards, and flowers. The seating is cozy, and the lighting needs to stay dim. The flower bar is way cute. Very chill, relaxing space. The owner, Jenna and florist Amy, are amazing!! @corkandstemsd on Instagram

Maria Haase

Such a cute idea to combine a wine bar and a flower shop! Perfect for a night out with my girlfriends or a romantic date night. The wine and charcuterie board were delicious, but I wasn't a fan of the flatbread. I prefer a thinner crust. I love that you can make and design your own flower bouquet! Such a fun idea! I really like the atmosphere and vibe! Can't wait to go back!!!

Denise Niskey

My husband and I came here for date night and had the best experience! We ordered wine flights, artisan bread with dipping oil, and the olive plate — everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel so welcome. Such a perfect spot to relax and enjoy great wine and food. We’ll definitely be back!

John Koenig

A great new place in San Diego! Taste a broad variety of nice wines and create your own custom flower bouquet! The space is bright and attractive, with something fun to see in every direction. Pleasant outdoor seating for when the weather is mild with lots of seating indoors if you prefer. Can't wait to visit again!

Robin Dohrn-Simpson

Such a cute new wine bar and flower arrangement storefront. Jenna had a very creative idea to combine two of her passions. She has flower arrangement classes and features a local wine every month.

Sanjeev Muralidharan

Cute atmosphere with bar, charcuterie boards and flower shop. Came here with a group for a private cooking class hosted by a partner chef.

Alexis Osbourne

Jenna not only did our wedding day florals but hosted our bridal shower at Cork & Stem! Her team and her were amazing with both events and brought my vision to life, I couldn’t recommend her enough! Jenna made sure to have pre-wedding meetings to make sure everything would be perfect and the wedding day florals were very affordable. Thank you Jenna + team for everything! If anyone was debating hosting an event at cork & stem or using them for their next parties florals definitely pop in for a glass of wine and ask all the questions!

Amazing location for our holiday party. Very casual and comfortable. Great wine options. Good food. And exceptional staff!! Amazing people. We had a great time making flower arrangements and wreaths. I highly recommend Cork & Stem.

Aaron Robbins

Amazing location for our holiday party. Very casual and comfortable. Great wine options. Good food. And exceptional staff!! Amazing people. We had a great time making flower arrangements and wreaths. I highly recommend Cork & Stem.

Michelle De Bella

We hosted a bridal shower here and had the best experience! The space was super cute and had such a great vibe. Jenna, the owner, was so responsive, accommodating, and genuinely sweet. She made the whole process easy and stress-free, which we really appreciated. If you're looking for a spot to host something special, this place is a total gem. Huge thanks to Jenna and her team for helping us create such a memorable day!