Following up on a 12 year old review it seems. Nothing has changed. Still my go to and Fred's recommendations keep things varied! Appreciate this business read more

Friendly staff. Very had to access for folks using wheelchairs - two parking spaces block the only accessible entry way. Prices - comparable to other small places in the are. read more

Great service and selection of diverse and high quality wines. The staff was very knowledgeable and attentive, a great place to go shopping for your beverage needs... read more

My 1st time here & I had the outstanding pleasure of meeting Fred, what a kind soul. I came with my BFF, as he said this is his go to spot to purchase gifts for friends & clients. Imagine never having an alcoholic beverage in your life, yet good friends with the head man in charge of various libations. To each their own & it surely didn't hold me back in my pursuit of a new shopping experience. After Fred shook my hand & welcomed me, he stated he had all the great Malbecs I would be delighted in trying...let the vino games begin. As I do with any new establishment I visit, I like to take the time out to get familiarized with their inventory & layout. I enjoyed going through this quaint yet extensive store, where there was wine, beer, champagne, cigars, glasses, openers, snacks & so much more. After a good 10 minutes, Fred suggested the Alma de Los Andes Reserva Malbec. It's an Argentinian wine, that Wine Enthusiast gave the 2012 vintage a score of 91...works for me! I was eyes wide open while checking out, so I grabbed some tidbits, such as a gold colored wine stopper & snacks. Total bill was under $20. Outstanding & friendly service, the staff was very knowledgeable of the massive inventory, & the prices are very reasonable. I see why Cork 57 is part of the Wine Spectator Top 100 & Bethesda Magazine 2015 Top Vote Getter...let the libations pour! read more

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I ran in here last night in a cocktail dress after an embassy event with some friends ready to keep the party going. The good news is it's open till midnight, with the best service you could ask for. It has a great selection of beers, and a nice guy at the store gave us a tour of the wine and recommended the up and coming wine makers (his words). The front of the store was organized by recommended wines with their points.They even have my favorite Elizabeth Spencer wines which I never thought I'd see again this side of the Mississippi. This however is not the store to make purchases at on the regular. Things are a bit over prices, but when it's late at night (11pm being late by Bethesda standards), it is perfect. read more

If you like wine or beer --- go to Cork 57! Fred, the owner, really knows his stuff. The other day, I was talking on the phone with him about wines I like -- Sancerre from France, Tempranillo from S. America, an Oregon Pinot Noir and more --- and he had some TERRIFIC choices for me. AT a REASONABLE cost. Everyone in the store is helpful, polite, and caring. I highly recommend Cork 57 Julie S. read more

Very well edited wine choices with knowledgeable staff. Wide variety of choices. Have bought many bottles of wine and have never been disappointed with their recommendations. read more

I came in here a few months ago just to check it out. Ended up dropping about $100 on a magnificent selection of beers. Tow things set this place apart: 1. Service Service Service - the two guys on duty when I walked in were just outstanding - not too instusvie, but when I had a question boom they were on it and boom they were pointing me to things I did not know about. It was like having my on little beer concierge right there. 2. Selection selection selection - of beers - an unfathomably large selection - including one of the rarest beers available - Samichclaus on ly brewed on one day a yeatr and then matured in a cask for 10 months. It was $14 a 12 oz bottle, at first I blanched, then I realized how many times I have paid $10 for a can of piss at a ball park and bought it. I brought it home and drunk it on one onf those cold homebound Snowmageddon evenings and it was practically a religious event. A great place. read more

When it comes to booze, having a good selection really isn't that impressive. Wine and beer are becoming more globalized, and you don't have to go to a specialized store to get good beer or great wine. So, why go to a store that has products that you can find somewhere else, at a lower price? The owner, in my opinion, has succeeded much better with the restaurant Food Wine and Co. But, if I owned the store I would be probably keep the prices because you are in bethesda and some people don't mind paying extra. But as a graduate student, I have been in once and never bought. read more

Very nice beer selection. Haven't really perused the wine selection. What I really like about this place is the people. Very helpful, very accommodating, very knowledgeable, and very down to earth. They won't jump on you/try to help you too aggressively, but if you have a question, or are looking for something particular, they will assist you in a very friendly, direct, and expedient way without trying to up-sell you or give you a sommelier class. Cool dudes. read more

Cork 57 Beer and Wine has been my "go-to" for beer and wine over the past years. Nothing has changed. Sure, I've tried some of the others here in Bethesda yet none have served me as well as Cork 57. Fred, the owner, has remained tried and true and consistently risen to the occasion when i am searching for something special or new. Whether I'm seeking a gift for a friend, a pairing for a special dinner or beer for a summer gathering of family and friends (pre-pandemic), Fred's suggestions/recommendations have been exactly on the mark. His stock is always plentiful and the variety in price and taste is certain to please. Try some of his stocked superior and delicious biodynamic and organic grape wines from around the world. They are my personal favorites. Cork 57 is just the right size, too. I'm not a big fan of those department store-type places where a trip for a bottle of wine seems as if you are out on a long hike.. And then, try finding help without going back to square 1. The friendliness and helpfulness of Fred and his employees is not only rare in today's world, it's absolutely delightful! No matter where you reside in the Washington area, make the time and take the trip to Cork 57. I am certain you won't be sorry. read more

Pros: Perfect neighborhood wine shop. The staff is helpful with suggestions, but they are not too pushy. Cons: The shop is small, so you may not find specific bottles. Summary: I have always been pleased with my experience. i will return for sure. read more

This is my favorite wine store in the metro area. Personalized service, excellent wine selection. They have great wine specials. Every time I go buy wine I have a great experience . read more

I come in here once a week. Fred always steers me toward new and interesting wines, including one which is now my favorite. There are usually some excellent and hard to find beers here like the Victory at Sea from Ballast Point. Service is always excellent and the selection is by far the best and most unique in Bethesda. If you aren't sure, just ask and the staff will help you find something interesting. Ps. Not sure what GT W. (who reviewed it today) is talking about. They don't even have any Dogfish 120 or Troegs' Nugget Nectar in stock right now. read more

Love this shop on my first visit cause they have KONA beer which is hard to find. Kona beer takes me back to Hawaii and makes me happy! Lots of beer- even more wines to choose from and they have a nice selection of SAKE! This place is a keeper. Nearby by is a cheese shop and bakery across the road. Perfect. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Be mindful of parking meters- got my first ticket by 2 minutes. Nothing a glass of wine won't fix once I'm home. Will be back ! read more

pretty good selection of wines, and their beer selection is interesting. they specialize in craft beers, heavily skewed towards the top-end. for example, they had some of the $10 bottles of Stone's highest-end beers like the double bastard and oaked, but none of their good old regular arrogant bastard. i like that they have good beers and are open later than other good beer stores in the area, but i wish they had an even broader selection of mid-range craft beers. i love good beers, but i don't want to go broke drinking them... read more

Stopped in here randomly, two parking spots out front but a free lot adjoining that looks like it is for the car dealership. Apparently this is part of the same empire of Beer Wine & Co. / Food Wine & Co. which equates to hilarious prices that were evident in about 1 minute after stepping in. $19 six packs of not-fresh Nugget Nectar, $17 six packs of Perpetual IPA. Lots of singles like Stone Espresso RIS, DFH 120 Minute. Other decent six packs like Raging Bitch. Still, prices were ridiculous and half did not even have prices on them. read more

I stopped in here the other day for the first time since I was visiting friends in the area. I will say this is an immaculate, spotless store with a selection that equals or surpasses many similar stores nearby. Additionally the staff were friendly. However, when I saw the prices on some of the import six-packs, I did a double take. Beer that will run you $10 or less for a six was $15 or more here. A perfect example is one of my favorite, Jever, which I usually get for 9 bucks in Baltimore Co. Here, it was 15 bucks. A six of Leffe Blond almost $16? I don;t think I will be returning here anytime soon. read more

Visiting from CA, we decided to buy some wine for family Thanksgiving at this store. The choice was limited but we assumed it was because these were the wines, representative of well known appellations in France, that they had selected to sell by quality and price. We bought a Sancerre for $27 that was so sweet that we ended up putting it down the drain. It wasn't corked-- it was just bad. No reputable wine store would put that on the shelves -- much less charge $27 for it. OTOH, the Crozes Hermitage we bought there (Ch. Ferraton) was terrific. read more

Went here to get some single beers to try while in DC and picked this over Gilly's because the selection was a little bit better and the prices slightly lower, but not by much. Place is more attractive of a store than Gilly's but no deli or taps. So there's your trade off. Wine is definitely more of the focus but beer has a huge focus at this store. Attendents are clearly well-educated on both and made some good suggestions. I enjoyed conversing with them. A few more local choices where Gilly's mostly had seasonal beers as the singles, Cork had both. Overall, pretty good store with a couple of free parking spots in fromt in meter obsessed Bethesda. read more

Great selection and very helpful with the recommendations but very hard to buy a gift here. They don't carry baskets, cellophane, or ribbons. They wouldn't help give me any box to do a makeshift gift box. Hopefully they'll add these items as people often come to a store like this to buy gifts. read more

Here on business and although the sticker shock was disheartening the owner informed me his store is very competitively priced. The selection was very strong, especially given the size of the store. The owner was pleasant and informative, I will be back in 20 years when I return. read more

They have craft beer. Also wine, they are really cool guys, buy from them.

Awesome selection. Friendly service. Never busy. Always great parking. The entire staff is very knowledgeable on beer, wine, and champagne. The price is extremely reasonable, especially when you consider that they have the best selection of top shelf microbrews, and European beers in Bethesda area. read more

I frequent this place quite often. It has a great selection of beers and wines. I have even turned my parents on to their wine selection and malbecs. If they don't have what you are looking for, Danny will order it for you and e-mail you when it comes in. Fred and Danny are great and can offer advice on almost anything. The ability to buy beers by the bottle is great for the beginning beer drinker to try everything. My standard procedure upon arrival is to ask Danny what I should try. Great store and friendly staff! read more

The space is small but the selection is vast. The guys who work there are very friendly and knowledgeable and have turned me on to several new wines which are now staples in my wine rack. The prices are fair considering the exclusivity of some of the wines and beers they have there. Considering they have the only two free parking spaces on Bethesda Row, I don't mind fighting the crowds to get to the store. I look forward to picking up some new microbrews to enjoy this summer. read more

I love this store. The service is consistency courteous, the staff is knowledgeable and I feel welcome every time regardless of how much or little I purchase. They carry a nice selection of wine, options that often aren't available at stores nearby so if I want a nice wine, this is my go-to store. Parking is a little tricky, but you can always park at Giant, pick up some cheese/fruit to go with your wine and walk over to the store! read more

Very friendly service! Julio Cruz is really nice, helpful, and cares about who walks through the door. Will be going back.

Not impressed at all. Selection was mediocre and a bit pricy. The staff seemed to be busy talking to each other than helping their customers. read more

My family has been going here for years and their collection of wines is great. Julio is the best sales associate. His knowledge on wines is great and he ha been recommending amazing wines to us for years!!! Gracias Julio!!! read more

I visited the store to buy a bottle of wine. As a French and European I have appreciate the fair amount of French , Italien and Spanish wines. I found the grand cru classé I wanted to offer. Great choice of beers too. I just missed the Belgian beer I was looking for Gueuze Lambic. They can not have everything. Was a pleasure to see this nice place. read more

My husband and I moved to the area a little over a year ago and stumbled into the place to learn they had recently opened. This has become our number one place for wine and beer. The guys working are spot on with their recommendations. They are great at tailoring the suggestions to your mood/taste and budget. We are regulars and have never been disappointed! read more

I arrange for a delivery every few months. Fred, the owner, makes the selections and they are excelllent. He then deliveres the case without a deliver charge and includes a 10% discount. The wines are wonderful full bodied reds and stay in the 18-20 dollar range. I could not ask for better wines, service, price or attitude. I am a huge fan of this shop. read more

Very helpful, great store. He explained the differences in Champagne and helped me find what i was looking for.

Just got back from Cork 57 and I was very impressed. I was pleasantly greeted immediately upon entering the store. As i started looking around for wines, I was asked if I had any questions, which I did because this was my first time here. The answers were beyond my expectations. I ended up buying what I came to look for plus a few recommendations. To my surprise, the kind gentleman who approached me ended up being the owner. He mentioned that most days his sommelier is on the premise. I really appreciate and enjoy this kind of business where you get to know the product and who is putting it on the shelves. Also, I want to add that the prices were lower than a few of the other shops I've been to in this area. I will definitely be coming back to Cork 57. read more

This place is great! I have been coming regularly for a year and they have a huge selection of beer as well as tobacco. As soon as you enter you will be greeted and asked if you need any help finding what you are looking for. In my opinion they have the best and biggest selection in Bethesda and the employees are extremely nice. This is my go-to beer and wine store. 5 stars. read more

The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Julio is always helping me find my next favorite wine. Can't say enough good things about him and Danilo; they're the best! read more