Slanted Window Tasting Station is a locally owned winery tasting room, restaurant and bar in Franklin offering wine, bourbon and beer alongside cocktails and a food menu designed for sipping, sharing and casual dining. It is the tasting room for Slanted Window Wines, giving visitors an opportunity to experience locally produced North Carolina wine in Franklin.
Wine is at the heart of the experience, with Slanted Window wines available for tastings, by the glass and by the bottle. Guests can enjoy a bottle while visiting or purchase wine to take home. The bar also offers bourbon and whiskey tastings, beer, spirits and cocktails, making the Tasting Station an option for both wine lovers and visitors looking for cocktails or a place to enjoy a drink with friends.
The food menu includes charcuterie and shareable appetizers, flatbreads, salads, soups and sandwiches, with choices that pair easily with wine, beer or spirits. Menu selections include options such as baked feta, hummus, trout dip, tomato basil soup, fresh salads and deli-style sandwiches, with offerings and specials changing over time.
Live music is regularly featured on Friday and Sunday evenings, with additional special music events scheduled throughout the year. Slanted Window is also family-friendly and dog-friendly, with free parking available.
Whether you’re looking for a local wine tasting, a bottle of North Carolina wine, bourbon or whiskey tasting, craft cocktails, charcuterie, casual food, live music or a relaxed place for drinks in Franklin, Slanted Window Tasting Station brings wine, food and entertainment together in one setting.









