Forgotten Barrel Winery 1120 West 15th Avenue • Escondido • CA 92025
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- With the inviting, hidden-away feel of your favorite neighborhood winery, this Escondido gem has been delighting locals for over a century. Founded in 1886, Forgotten Barrel holds the title of San Diego's oldest winery—a legacy reflected both in its warm, rustic architecture and its best-of-the-region varietals. Snap stunning photos against the ivy-draped walls, or venture out amid the three acres of vineyards to capture romantic portraits in the buttery golden hour glow.
- Trellised vines, colorful gardens, and winding pathways lead towards the secluded ceremony lawn, where you'll exchange vows against a backdrop of mature trees. Mingle over a glass of bubbly in the warmly lit courtyard before moving to your reception in the Barrel Room: built around the time of the winery's opening, its rough-hewn stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings provide the kind of rich, authentic atmosphere you just can't fake.
- Despite the venue's historic charm, their all-inclusive packages are thoroughly modern, featuring just about everything you need, including two getting ready spaces, bespoke catering menus, an open bar (featuring their own wines, beer, hard seltzer, and agave margaritas!), event management and month-of coordination, DJ services, and an extensive collection of in-house décor.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Micro Wedding Package and A La Carte Options are available! Contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $6,700/event and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Guest count
Inclusive wedding packages include:
- 5-hour event time (event must conclude at 10pm)
- Two getting-ready spaces for both parties
- Open bar (wine, beer, hard seltzer, agave margarita, and nonalcoholic beverages) and bartending services
- Tables, chairs, and setup & teardown
- Event manager and month-of coordination
- Catering from Chef Joann Bespoke Catering and Event Design
- Dessert from Heritage Desserts or Donut, Hello
- DJ services from Pompeo DJ Company
- Wedding decor
- And more!
Inclusive Wedding Packages range $6,700–9,900 plus a per-person charge of $70–95/person, depending on catering package, and include everything above. Additional add-ons are available; inquire for details!
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 100 | 100 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Wine, beer, and hard agave margaritas are offered; no hard alcohol is allowed.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 9am–10pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Winery / Vineyard
- Garden
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Landscaped Grounds
- Vineyard
Forgotten Barrel Winery
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