Located in Winchester's Old Town Mall area, we stopped in after dinner on the mall and were…read moreplesantly surpirsed. Its a cute little shop with an interesting assortment of wines from around the world. Most the wines were unique - not your average grocery store brands (lol) so you might need help if that is what you had in mind. We loved browsing through the selection and found 5 bottles that called out to us! They also offer a few imported beers, small selection of mixers, and food items. We met the proprietors Heidi and Chad and they were both super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed talking with Heidi about several differnt wines They also offer a wine club, tastings, and special events. Stop in and check them out My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Heidi always impressed with her knowledge and selection at her store! You can go in and let her…read moreknow what you are pairing with the wine and your price point and she can help you pick the perfect wine!

Great first visit here and we will definately be back Fun…read moreatmosphere, great service, good beer variety, nice menu mix. Indoor outdoor seating and stools at the bar. Comfy counches and chairs in addition to dining tables. Private parking lot Table service Bonus coffee bar too. What we tried: Food Southemn style fried green tomatoes, goat cheese, mustard remoulade, balsamic glaze, sarto bacon Honey Pizza - For those af us that are sweet & spicy. Peperroni, shaved parmesan & Mike's hot honey drizzled on top Drinks/Beer Golden Ginger Fizz - Pineapple juice, OJ, ginger beer, non-alcoholic bitters, splash of pomegranate juice, garnished with an orange Park Pass- Helas Lager- abv 59% 2021 GABF Siver Medal Winner! This traditional German-style lager is a crisp, clean brew that is carefuly balanced with Noble German hops. A delightful easy drinker Veer-Featured Flavors Hard Seltzer abv 5% Vibrissa Hard Seltzer with an addition of all- natural flavoring. Delicate, light & refreshing Naturaly Gluten-Free GEM -German Style Pilsner - abv 4.7% We lagered this one forever to achieve a crisp, refreshing, clear beer that transports us straight to the heart of Bavaria. German noble hops shine with a harmonious balance of flavors, from the smooth malt backbone Compass Hefewelzen - abt s % Classic German style wheat beer brewed with pilsner and wheat malts, Traditional german wheat beer yeast gives this ale a distinct flavor profile of fruit and spice. Scout-Gingerbread Milk Stout- abv 7.5% Our award-winning milk stout just got a festive makeover. We infused this seasonal release with gingerbread, bringing flavors of cinnamon, molasses, and nutmeg to the forefront. Rich chocolate malts, holiday spices, and lactose come together for a ful-bodied, semi-sweet stout that is perfect for any holiday occasion. *CONTAINS LACTOSE PRODUCT* Scout-Death by Chocolate Scout Chocolate Milk Stout- abv 7.5% We took our GABF award winning Sweet Stout and added a deathly amount of chocolate to the beer! A silky and smooth stout with an explosion of roasted chocolatey notes followed by and a sweet finish. Delicious, full bodied, and a perfect beer for any chocolate loveri *CONTAINS LACTOSE PRODUCT* *descriptions from menu My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings) +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Made a stop in after perusing the Old Winchester outdoor mall area and the library up the street…read more Vibrissa is just around the corner from everything. They have a nice outdoor hangout spot and it's welcoming and spacious inside. Their artwork is Appalachian Trail inspired. Nice and easy everyday kind of beer, tasty bar food, and great assortment of seasonal specials on the menu. Solid choice for killing an afternoon or evening.

My family stopped in for a quick bite (appetizer only). We were directed to have a seat upstairs in…read morethe bar area. We took a seat at the bar because every open table was dirty. Maybe 12 people seated in the entire room. Took our seats... we were approached after 10 mins. Menus. Waited another 10 minutes. Bartender asks for our order. We ordered our food and he responded, "I wanted your drink order". Really?! Ordered four glasses of water and two apps. We asked for one app to be divided on two plates, bartender said "I'm not gonna do that. They're (kitchen) busy". We sucked down our food and water, asked for the check twice due to being on a time constraint. Dude never acknowledged. My husband finally stopped the bartender, asked for his name. "Brian/Bryan" while walking away. We left enough cash on the bar to cover our bill with a generous tip just so we could get out of there. Worse dining experience we've had an extremely long time. Bryan/Brian's attitude was nothing shy of being inconvenienced. Won't ever return!

Alesatian Brewery is located in the Olde Town section of Winchester VA. It is not easy to find…read morefrom the walkway, it is a single door next to Roma Old Town Wood Fired Pizzeria. I passed it twice. AND, the funniest part is you have to enter through the pizzeria, make a right, go through another door and then up the stairs. When we walked through the other door at the top of the stairs,, it was like walking into a disco. Funk/Disco music jamming in the background, disco ball... taking me back to my rollerblading days. It is a small venue with limited seating, but they do have a full menu including apps, salads and pizza. Everything you'd need to pair with your beer. Impressive! What was most exciting was the flights. THREE 8 oz. Pours for a whopping $12 bucks. Can you say, "Winning!" The BEER: Well... Ya Know Belgian Ale 6.8% ABV... it was a little more hoppy than I am used to in a Belgian, still quite good. Reminded me of Unholy by Coppertial Gen 2 Indian Pale Ale 7.4% ABV... a solid IPA, slightly hoppy and citrusy. LUV IT Hazy Mindset hazy IPA 8.1% ABV... hazy citrus delicious and to be over 8%, you'd never know it. FIRE! Loka Koko coconut Stout 6.7% ABV... semi sweet chocolate and coconut. Like a dark chocolate almond joy. GREAT! Fish Face Meher lemon sour 8% ABV... it had a different taste, it was okay. Life on Marzen lager 6.1% ABV... absolutely awful! Down Unda IPA 7.1% ABV... if you don't like Life on Marzen, you will hate this. Most of the beer was awesome. The service was top notch. They had 2 people managing the bar and they were very attentive. Even for our table in the corner. Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but I will return.

Plentiful outdoor and indoor seating. The menu had quite a few delicious looking options. I'd love…read moreto come back. What we got: Garlic Dough Knots -3* my partner liked them more than I did, I thought they were just average. Bee's Knees - 4* a nice combo of flavours, though I think adding bacon would e elevated it greatly. The Vermonter - 5* definitely the winning pizza with tons of flavor!

Whenever we walked in, we were introduced to happy smiling hosts & a hospitable manager along with…read morea shocking image of what looked like Jeffery Epstein. My whole family was wondering why they would put Jeffery Epstein up on the wall. Does anyone know who this actually is a picture of? Also, their pizza is awesome! If you are in the mood for pizza, this is definitely the place to go. If you're into drinking non-generic alcohol beverages, Oak Stone's got it, all sorts of different beverages. Mocktails too. The reason I gave it 4 stars out of 5 stars is because I think trying out other pizzerias would be a good option instead of coming back. But nonetheless, they cook pizza right and would be a great default choice if you've tapped out all the other local pizza joints. Cheers and happy eating!

The food and drinks were SO good. We had a large party and a reservation made well in advance…read more Service was just a bit slower than expected even for a large party. Overall really good and I'd expect the service to be faster with a smaller party.

Met up with a couple friends at 50/50 this past Sunday. We played pool for a couple hours, while we…read moreenjoyed snacks and drinks. The loaded tots were out of this world !! I also had a couple strawberry ciders which had a solid flavor. My friends ordered beers and burgers, also phenomenal. Fun environment with great service! Would return in the future.

Absolutely love The Wine Room. Their seasonal menu is delicious, the staff are great, the music is…read morespectacular and their bartenders know what they are doing. Thank you especially to Rusty & Luke who served us. We will be back soon.

Charming little find in an alley in downtown Winchester. Fantastic food and service. Would…read moredefinitely return when back in town.

Representing 2020 in alphabet series, R is for Roma's Old Town Pizzeria. During Covid, my…read moregirlfriend of that time had her birthday in May 2020, which was kind of sucky, but we made the most of it. She wanted me to take off work on that Tuesday and take a day trip to the panhandle of West Virginia & the Winchester, VA area. We did a bit of walking/hiking, a winery, & went to Roma's for dinner in old town Winchester. That day was unseasonably cool, and it was windy too. During Covid, we couldn't eat in the restaurant, and it was too cool & windy to eat outside. So, we ate in her car like animals. The mushroom pizza was delicious. Staff was nice, and the price was reasonable. It could've used a bit more cheese, but overall it was good. My worst complaint was not anything to do with the restaurant but the circumstance of Covid and maneuvering the big box in her car to eat, but we made do.

Our meal at Romas was lovely. Our server, Makayla was lovely, friendly and great with the kiddos…read more Their pastas and pizzas were delicious! We will be back again for sure

This supplier has South African craft beers in their portfolio (which is a rarity here,…read moreunfortunately), aside from everything else that they offer as well! Although I did not buy directly from this supplier myself yet (only indirectly through another business), I know that they are a great supplier! After months of looking for South African made craft beers without any luck, I finally found a few South African beers and this was the only supplier that had some, as far as I know. In the US and even in this area, it is very easy to find imported beers from England; Germany; Japan; Belgium; Iceland; and more... yet, it is very difficult to find South African craft beers. I say to myself, "why?" South Africa actually has a great craft beer scene going on, and it should not be overlooked! I hope to see South African craft beers being sold in more bottle shops, because they are great and they will not disappoint! I believe that South African beers will be a big hit among other craft beer enthusiasts, such as myself for example, and people who like imported beers. The South African beers that I bought come from a brewery called "Darling Brew" in and around Cape Town, South Africa. I bought their Slow Beer, which is a lager; their Bone Crusher, which is a German or Belgian style wheat beer; and their Black Mist, which is a black ale. So for anyone who is lacking South African beers in their portfolio, or for anyone who just wants to try a good hard-to-find beer, then order up! I hope to see even more variety of South African beers in the future. Cheers...!

I just returned from a grand tasting at Fran's warehouse, where I tasted through 200 wines in a few…read morehours. His selections comprise about 20% of my store and I am always astonished at the quality and value I discover in his portfolio. Robert Parker called Fran "one of the finest palates and selectors of top wine..." and I concur. Thanks for doing all of the "heavy lifting" of selecting the wines for me to select, Fran. It's purveyors like you that make it easy for guys like me to look good.