Marty’s Hops & Vines uncorks College Hill’s latest addition

Marty’s Hops & Vines is the latest business to open in College Hill’s historic business district.  The new proprietor of upscale wine and beer joins Shhhhh Restaurant which opened up in the business district this past May. Located at 6110 Hamilton Avenue (map), Marty’s Hops & Vines occupies a 2,100 square-foot building previously occupied by the Jr. Order of Mechanics.  After a six month renovation project the building has been transformed into one of the district’s assets – something that makes owner and neighborhood booster Marty Weldishofer very proud. “My love of College Hill, and my belief that people want to shop locally and with people who they know and trust to give them good advice, is what drove the partnership to renovate this historic building and open Marty’s Hops & Vines,” said Weldishofer. The shop includes some 200 varieties of wines from all over the world and more than 150 kinds of beer.  There is also a small selection of food items and a bar and seating area to accommodate guests who might be taking advantage of one of Marty’s Hops & Vines’ wine tastings, food or wine demonstrations which are all still in the planning stages.  Weldishofer states that a calendar will be made public soon with all information surrounding these events and more. “Our selection is unique and we think we’ve created an environment where friends can gather and talk about wine, beer and whatever else,” exclaimed Weldishofer. Prior to opening of Marty’s Hops & Vines, Weldishofer was most well-known for his dedicated work for College Hill where he fought for action against abandoned buildings, absentee landlords, and helped secure and administer more than $500,000 in facade improvement money for the College Hill business district. Working with Marty is his wife Kate and a staff of three others.  Marty’s Hops & Vines is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm; Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm; and is closed on Sunday and Monday. Writer: Randy A. Simes Photography by Scott Beseler Stay connected by following Randy on Twitter @UrbanCincy