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Forgotten Barrel Winery

4.8 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Escondido, California

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–7 pm
Thursday 4–7 pm
Friday 4–7 pm
Saturday 12–6 pm
Sunday 12–6 pm

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The setting

The style of Forgotten Barrel Winery in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🍇 Vineyard & Winery 18 mentions

“A winery with deep roots in the Escondido Community showcasing San Diego's best arts and entertainment with a "Glass of class!”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Forgotten Barrel Winery — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🤵 Groom's Quarters

“I also appreciate that the venue comes with many rentals, parking, and nice bride and grooms rooms.”

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🔥 Fire Pit 2 mentions

“The layout and outdoor seeing is fantastic, the fire pit is a nice touch.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 139 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 9 mentions

“Our Wedding Day was so beautiful and we are so grateful to have gone with Forgotten Barrel.”

From the reviews

Forgotten Barrel is the perfect place to have small but absolutely beautiful wedding. Its tucked away in a quiet neighborhood but once you see it in person its just stunning. Everyone there helped make out day so perfect. The reception hall is breathtaking just as is.

★★★★★ — Brianna, Apr 2023

Forgotten barrel is definitely the place to get married at. Chris and Alyssa made our experience perfect! They have the best vendors and the most romantic venue. If you are looking for something rustic dark but also beautiful this is the place.

★★★★★ — Haley, Mar 2024

Great location in Escondido! Nice selection of wines and the grounds are very nice. Staff are great and it was very relaxing. While we were there, they were setting-up for a wedding. Very nice layout for a wedding! We joined the wine club......totally worth it! Very good wines.

★★★★★ — J, Feb 2022

We cannot thank Alyssa Donyes and her staff at Forgotten Barrel enough. Alyssa was incredibly patient with the thousands of questions we had for her over the course of about a year. We had an entirely Vegan menu and Dessert here and she was always very sympathetic to our needs.

★★★★★ — Nick, Nov 2022

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Getting married at Forgotten Barrel Winery

Forgotten Barrel Winery comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues 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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Where to find Forgotten Barrel Winery

1120 W 15th Ave, Escondido, CA92025

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