Award Winning Wine Bar
2023, 2022, 2021 Best Wine Bar and best happy hour
Thank you Anoka County Shopper readers for nominating and voting Ambi Wine Bar as Best Wine Bar and Best Happy Hour in Anoka County for the Readers’ Choice Awards.
2023 & 2022 STAR TRIbune MINNESOTA’S BEST WINE BAR
Thank you for voting Ambi Wine Bar as one of Star Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Best Wine Bars for 2022 (Bronze) and 2023 (Silver)
2023, 2022 Best Winery/Wine Bar
Thank you Mounds View and New Brighton for nominating and voting Ambi Wine Bar as Best Winery/Wine Bar for Sun Newspapers’ 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
2022 Minnesota’s Best Wine List
Thank you LUXlife Magazine for recognizing Ambi Wine Bar’s carefully curated menu as Best Wine List in Minnesota for 2022.
About Ambi Wine Bar & Desserts
Ambi Wine Bar is a small restaurant located in the heart of the Social District in Historic Downtown Anoka, Minnesota. We take pride in serving a small, curated selection of world class wines and we encourage you to discover your new favorite wine on a wine flight. Our menu rotates regularly and we partner with small, independent winemakers from all over the world. In addition to world-class wines by the glass or served as a wine flight, Ambi Wine Bar features award winning desserts, charcuterie boards, craft beer, bites, and more. Stop in or check Facebook for specials, tastings, live music, and other great events.
Meet the Team
Jess Pratt, Co-Founder & Operations
As a small business owner with thousands of delighted clients over the years, Jess knows the Anoka community and has a proven track record of operating a business with rigor. At Ambi, Jess leads our operations.
Favorite Wine: Argiolas Cannonau
Favorite Dessert: Concerto from our partner Truffles & Tortes Dessert Cafe
Ythan Pratt, Co-Founder & Marketing
Ythan has spent a decade working in advertising, supporting some of the world’s most recognizable brands in their marketing efforts. With Ambi, Ythan is able to put his marketing skills to work in his hometown.
Favorite Wine: Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
Favorite Dessert: Salted Caramel Gelato
Searching for the perfect gift? Give the gift of wine, bites, dessert!
Stop by the wine bar for something everyone will get excited about, a giftcard to Ambi Wine Bar! Giftcards do not expire. Need it now? eGiftcards are available for purchase online.
WE’RE HIRING! Click below for current job openings at Ambi Wine Bar.
KICKSTARTER FOUNDING MEMBERS
Thank you to the individuals and businesses who backed our Kickstarter! You shared the dream of opening a wine bar with world-class wine, charcuterie boards, desserts, and craft beer in Anoka and we couldn’t do it without you.
The Creative Fund
Taylor Olson
Rob Neuman
Kathy Kopecky
Amara
Samantha Ivey
Narratore Photography
Kimberly Westphal
Paul Fleischman
Sammie Ristow
Ben & Kelsey Johnson
Kat Lenaburg
Bob & Cathy Pennaz
Brenda Vaughn
Kris Vogel
Sean & Kjersten Radigan
Forty Press
Maggie Akhavan
Jacquelyn Baker
The Smith Family
Jon Bird
Zak Prauer
Naomi Marcus & Matt Finneman
Tracy Kelly
ANOKAxCANOE
Gretchen Severin
Tim Pratt
Michaela M. Chorn
Steve & Angela Pearson
Dean & Judy Seguin
Courtney Kilpatrick
Shelby Oredson
David & Sharon Harten
Laura Tahja Johnson
Kathy Rosenow
Teresa Harris
Heidi Gordon
Scott & Linda Protivinsky
John & Paym Pratt
Minnesota Woodworking
Kari & Mike Kinghorn
Anna & Pete
Amanda Prokopowicz
Joe Sharbono
Kris Sharbono
Abby & Casey Schannauer
Christine Bertram
Eileen Rathbun
The Moss Family
Deb Meyer
Lauren Prioleau
Kelley Jorgensen
Jim & Shelley Diffley, Edina Realty
Steve Muckway
Andrew Heddle
Megan Perkins
Samantha & Zach Hetrick
Sam & Dan Toenyan
Cindy Deveaux-Healey
Haus Real Estate Photography
Krystal Kramer
Neal Karlen
Matt & Caitlin Eck
Calli Seeman
Sue Dergantz
Elizabeth Svercl
Morgan Krajco
Amanda Skogquist
Erik Skogquist
Sarah Whiting
Beth Cains
Lauryn Engleman
Sue & Greg Rosholt
Dori Schumacher
The Barrientes family
E. Anderson
Wandering Cellars
Bjorn Skogquist
Celine
Steve Pratt
TJ & Bob Larocca
Emily & Mike Arseneau
Animal Eye Specialty Center
Jayme Fanucci
Kelly & Pam Gothier
Terry Overacker Plumbing
Pam & Doug Schwandt
Maris Schilling Broker/Realtor
Brian & Allison Schmitt
Mr. Johannes R. Allert
Andrew & Kaelyn Folstad
Missy & Nathan Beal
Sunde Land Surveying
Arlee & Lenny Carlson
David Thurston & Family
Laurie MacKechnie & Mac MacKechnie
Adam & Andrea Zierden
Anja Bochenski
The Prigge Family
10K Brewing
Amy Dady
Kate Klosterman
Urika Pratt
Tim Adams
Ryan Quella
Trisha (Becker) Rustad
Selah Salon and Spa
Kristy & Tom
Jesse Garber
In Honor of Grandpa Kreun
Chema Malu, Anoka
Nancy & Mike Benz
Gail & Jerry Noller
Mair Owen
Barb Thurston & Joey Norton
Lisa's Catering
Stuart Guest-Smith
Ellen Carlson
Lynne & Kent Hanson
Mike Sorensen
Zachary Manning
Marlene Pauley
G's Cafe
Jason & Jennifer Lundquist
Amy & Doug Thurston
Douglas E. Thurston with Realty Group Inc.
WEBCO Security
Markham & Marci Nolan
Katie Bronson
Trevor & Britta Keyler
Margaret Andersen
Wynn Pratt
Matthew & Jessica Marsolek
Willow Tree Jewelry
The Schwartz Family
Elizabeth Evens
Mary & Brian Benson
Miranda & Todd Peterson
Ellen Raushel & Melissa Elke
Krouse Aeronautical
The Jonas Family
Sandy Franzman, Franzman Design
Kristi Lund
Tswjfwm J. Her
Sarah, Nickie, & Maggie
Andrea Anderson
Monese Starr
Dream Homes In Minnesota
Mark M Wingert
The Women of the Coon Rapids Fire Department
Sarah Cook
Jan Johansen
Pineapple Girl