December 2010. Can’t decide if the vibe here should be described as ’groovy’ or ’dingy’. Not exactly an upscale joint in any case, Vino’s still delivered a very good pizza pie and a handful of sturdy and yummy, if technically imperfect beers. I couldn’t decide, either, if the staff was cool or just "too cool for school." Nonetheless, I enjoyed my visit and would return. (Brewery #525).

Eclectic little joint on the outskirts of downtown Little Rock in an older building with high, vaulted ceilings. Decorative local artwork adorns the walls. They only had 6 house brews but had a few others to choose from, not the best selection, but at least no BMC’s on tap. Food is average.

A small, nearly claustrophobic feel up front. However, this place is a lot bigger than it first appears if you walk around. The atmosphere was laid back, reminded me of a college bar. The calzone I had was excellent. The beers were a little below par, but the atmosphere was fun.

Awesome dive. Crowded, cramped, dirty, and awesome. Hands down the best calzone i’ve ever had. Service is slow, but well worth the wait.

Updated 6/19/12: After visiting Vinos a couple handfuls of times over the last year since my original rating I feel like I have a different perspective on Vinos. They usually have somewhere between 3-6 of their own beers, and it always seems to vary without any predictability. They also get some interesting guest taps (generally the latest Lips of Faith to hit Arkansas or a Boulevard special/seasonal). The food is quite good, especially for Little Rock. The beers, while not generally outstanding, tend to be interesting, and certainly drinkable. The service is good, the people are nice, the place is quite chill, and the prices are great. I’d say to go here first if you are in Little Rock and only have time to visit one beer related locale. It is much more unique then Boscos or Saucer, which you can also find other places. Anyway, I was way low originally. This place gets a well deserved a re-rate.

6/22/11: I visited this place earlier this week. It was a bit of a strange place in that, it is basically just a run of the mill pizza place that happens to brew beer. I was thinking I’d go in and sit down at the bat and enjoy a beer, well no dice, all I could do was order food and pay for it up-front, then grab a seat where my food would be delivered. This makes sense for a pizza place, but it was kind of odd for a place where you are drinking a beer (or several). Also, they only had 3 of their own beers on tap (I don’t know if that is normal), but it was a pretty weak selection. The food was good for Little Rock, but it’s still a pizza place in Arkansas (if you know what I mean). Prices were pretty good, I had 2 beers and dinner for like $15. You can’t even pray to do that in NY... My score would have been higher if they had more then 3 of their own beers on tap, that was just weak! (Old score: 3/7/5/6/9/13: 56)

Total dive, multiple employees with mohawks. Looks like it could get crazy late at night. Got here before opening and from the parking lot across the street watched them brewing. Went in at 11 without time to eat, they quickly put together a sampler and a growler for me and I was on my way. 7 of their beers on tap and a few guest beers. No complaints, pizza smelled good, but I had to run. Beers were solid if a bit boring.

Fun place, dingey with worn wooden floors, unrepaired old tables & chairs, peeling paint, uncovered air vents... the works. Reminds me of the kinds of places I used to spend time in during the late sixties and early seventies. Good, friendly staff. The food was pizza joint stuff - not bad. The beers were respectable, with their IPA being a shining star. Do stop in when in the area.

stopped here on my stay in LR. Small place within walking distance from Diamond Bear, very good pizza, salads ect. Ordered the sampler on one visit and had a couple of guest beers on another visit. Live music on certain nights. Beers were pretty good as was the service. Prices are good too.

Despite the rating of only 74, the pizza is outstanding! I would have to rate it as one of the top 3 pies I’ve ever had, and I take pizza as seriously as beer. The beer is decent and some of the waitresses (especially the cute redhead with tight shorts - you know who you are - marry me!) are hot. The ones who aren’t, have a great personality. It’s a fun place and definitely worth the visit! Don’t wait, just go!

First time in LR, and found this place online. Wasn’t expecitng much, but defintiely pleasantly surprised. Good beer - about 6 or so of their own, plus a handful of other micros. Pizza looked good - I had a calzone that was way better than I expected - and that is coming from a Jersey Boy who is VERY picky about that kind of food!