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Once Finger Lakes - Regional Tasting Room & Private Events
4.9 ★★★★★ 396 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Penn Yan, New York · 0.5 mi to the lake
Casual eatery featuring charcuterie boards, tasting flights of Finger Lakes wines, beers and ciders.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 0.5 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity hosts up to 150 guests, per the venue's own info
- Phone (315) 694-7197
- Website oncefingerlakes.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“The venue itself provides breathtaking views of Seneca Lake, and we loved the flexibility to customize our beverage selections, including local wines, beers, and signature cocktails.”
“The venue and views were beautiful, the staff did a fantastic job, and everyone enjoyed the food and the experience of tasting several fine wines from the Finger Lakes region.”
From the reviews
Once Finger Lakes exceeded every expectation for our wedding day. Antonio and Maddie were organized, communicative, and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life. From coordinating vendors to offering thoughtful local recommendations, every detail was handled seamlessly.
My husband and I had our wedding here in September and from the very beginning to the end, it was incredible! The staff has the best communication and makes it easy to see your vision come to life. They helped with set up and break down and everything in between.
I loved Once Finger Lakes. My wife and I were desperate to find a little food while wine tasting and this place fit the bill. They have a beautiful setting right on Seneca Lake. We sat on the deck overlooking the lake and ordered some sliders and tasted ciders, beer, and wine at our leisure.
This spot is a place where you can try a bunch of wineries in one spot. They have pours from a bunch of local vineyards. It's a great place to start your day, figuring out what you like, to visit next. Or to try places that aren't on your list. The service was also very nice.
Getting married at Once Finger Lakes - Regional Tasting Room & Private Events
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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