Bully Hill is one of the Finger Lakes' most colorful winery destinations. The property overlooks Keuka Lake and combines wine, art, history, a restaurant and a deliberately irreverent brand personality. It is less formal than the region's top Riesling-focused estates and often appeals to visitors who want entertainment and scenery in addition to wine.
The tasting room offers a very broad selection, allowing guests to choose among dry, semi-dry, sweet and fruit-forward styles. Seasonal complimentary tours add context on the property and winery. Bully Hill's visual identity and museum/art elements give non-wine drinkers more to explore than a simple tasting bar.
The onsite restaurant makes this a useful lunch stop on Keuka Lake. It is particularly good for groups with mixed tastes, while visitors seeking a technical discussion of vineyard sites may want to pair it with Dr. Frank or another more focused producer.
Bully Hill Vineyards photos
Bully Hill Vineyards details
- Address
- 8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial Dr, Hammondsport, NY 14840
- Phone
- 607-868-3610
- Reservations required
- Walk-ins generally welcome for standard tasting; groups of 10+ should call ahead. Tours follow posted seasonal schedules.
- Typical visit time
- About 45–60 min; add time for the free seasonal winery/campus tour and restaurant
- Wine focus
- Broad Finger Lakes portfolio ranging from dry wines to sweet styles, with a strong historic/creative identity
- Discount available
- Finger Lakes Wine & Travel Card
- Picnic
- Yes — the large hillside property and outdoor spaces support a relaxed visit; follow designated-area rules.
- Food
- Yes — an onsite restaurant is a major part of the property.
- Group tasting
- Yes — groups of 10+ should contact the winery in advance.
- Distance from Hammondsport
- 7 miles
- Distance from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
- 68 miles
Common questions about visiting Bully Hill Vineyards
Do I need a reservation at Bully Hill Vineyards?
This listing does not treat Bully Hill Vineyards as a simple yes-or-no reservation rule. Confirm current tasting-room policy with the winery before you visit. Listing note: Walk-ins generally welcome for standard tasting; groups of 10+ should call ahead. Tours follow posted seasonal schedules. Confirm before you go; policies change by day and experience.
How much does a tasting at Bully Hill Vineyards cost?
This listing does not publish a single tasting fee for Bully Hill Vineyards. Published options include Standard guided tasting prices are set by the current tasting-room menu and are not consistently published in crawlable official text. Seasonal campus/winery tours are typically complimentary. Restaurant meals and special events are priced separately; groups of 10+ should call ahead. Bully Hill Vineyards is listed with Finger Lakes Wine & Travel Card on Discover Wine. Fees and formats change; confirm with the winery before you book.
How long should I plan to spend at Bully Hill Vineyards?
Plan About 45–60 min; add time for the free seasonal winery/campus tour and restaurant at Bully Hill Vineyards, not counting drive time to the next stop.
What should I expect at Bully Hill Vineyards?
Bully Hill Vineyards is listed with a focus on Broad Finger Lakes portfolio ranging from dry wines to sweet styles, with a strong historic/creative identity. Food note: Yes — an onsite restaurant is a major part of the property. Picnic note: Yes — the large hillside property and outdoor spaces support a relaxed visit; follow designated-area rules. Groups: Yes — groups of 10+ should contact the winery in advance. The overview at the top of this page covers tasting styles and who the stop is for.
What wineries should I visit before or after Bully Hill Vineyards?
Wineries often paired with Bully Hill Vineyards include Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, Heron Hill Winery, Keuka Lake Vineyards, and Point of the Bluff Vineyards. Stay geographically tight rather than crossing Finger Lakes mid-day.
Where does Bully Hill Vineyards fit into a Finger Lakes tasting day?
Use Bully Hill around lunch and pair it with Dr. Frank and Heron Hill. The property can take longer than expected because of the view, restaurant and exhibits, so do not schedule a tasting 15 minutes after your planned departure.
Tasting options and prices
- Standard guided tasting prices are set by the current tasting-room menu and are not consistently published in crawlable official text. Seasonal campus/winery tours are typically complimentary. Restaurant meals and special events are priced separately
- groups of 10+ should call ahead.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
Bully Hill Vineyards is listed with Finger Lakes Wine & Travel Card. Confirm dates and blackout rules on Finger Lakes tasting discounts and with the winery before you go.
Other wineries near Bully Hill Vineyards
- Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
- Heron Hill Winery
- Keuka Lake Vineyards
- Point of the Bluff Vineyards
Use the Finger Lakes winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.