"THE HAWTHORN BOTTLE SHOP & TASTING ROOM is an inviting, down-to-earth wine experience for Helenans and the many visitors to the downtown area. Expanding on the concept and success stories of Helena’s taprooms, The Hawthorn is a place to fill your wine hooker and have a glass while you wait.  It is a place to meet your wine (and beer) drinking friends after (or before) work and it is a place to shop for and enjoy wine from around world, small batch beer, and specialty meats and cheeses."

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Its literally exactly that and more! The Hawthorn has heart, wonderful wines, even better people watching and it offers an approachable take to wine. The friendly and eclectic staff is cast of characters; well-versed in wine, tattoos, wit, and hospitality. The vibe is on-point and I think that is a direct reflection of the warm and welcoming owners that brought their creative vision to life and herd the motley crew of wine enthusiasts. They really dig wine and they really dig Helena too and we love that!

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So let's get down to it; The Hawthorn is top of my list of Helena landmarks to show visiting friends, family, clients and really anyone that will listen or tagalong. The Hawthorn has been apart of all the big (and little) celebrations in my life since they opened in 2015. It's really something special!

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So what's an ideal day at the Hawthorn?

Finding a spot on the patio, ordering the Szigeti Gruner Veltliner Brut and a bowl of olives. Hopefully lots of passing dogs to pet and friends to catch up with it!

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