Strolled into this VERY COOL joint just off Virginia St. in midtown. WOW! What a pleasant surprise. They have just about everything that you can't find anywhere else's when it comes to spirits. They carry a lot of wine as well but since I'm kind of out of the wine world these days I can't comment on their offerings. Beer wise they have 4 on tap and 4 wines by the glass as well (2 red, 2 white). The walk in cooler is stocked full of all sorts of goodies. From sake to sours, hefeweizens to non-alc, they have them all. Local beers and a large selection of German imports. I was like a kid in a candy store. Additionally, I happened to walk in when Jim Gaffigan was coming in to do a bottle signing of his new Fathertime Bourbon. Funny, as I'm attending his show at the GSR tonight too. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I come here for the excellent hard cider selection BOTH on tap, and the huge walkin cooler. Staff is great Bottle shop plus friendly dive. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Son of man BETI cider on tap - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Must try place for a great wine selection and tequila. They also offer other types of alcohol. You can bring your food to pair the wine with! Love this; we love to bring our own charcuterie or pizza. They do charge a cork fee for wine bought and consumed. I would say seating is limited in the front and outdoor area, the back has quite a lot of seating but not as cute. Staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Wine - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I swear Craft continues to shock me with it's selection, specifically rum. I was absolutely blown away to see that they are now carrying HAMILTON LOST VOYAGE!!!! I have paid a pretty penny in shipping specifically to get this Strongwater original in my house, and it has never existed outside of a few merchants in Orange County. BRAVO CRAFT! In that same visit I see a new range that wasn't even listed on the website.... Worthy Park... literally the same day when I was going to get back home and order these from Southern California. Absolutely spectacular selection for a shop over in Reno, NV.... The icing on the cake for this visit to craft... HAMPDEN PAGOS!!! I drove straight home, pulled out my finest Glencairn and savored every moment of joy from finding this bottle locally.. I'll be back soon to share a beer with you and talk about how the h*** you manage to have such a legendary selection.... read more

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Craft Wine and Beer has quickly become our go-to spot! They have the best selection of everything--especially specialty rums and hard-to-find mixers. If you can't find something anywhere else, this is definitely the place to check. The store is incredibly well-organized, making it easy to browse and find exactly what you need. The staff are always friendly and eager to help you track down anything you're looking for. Plus, they have a bar with beer on tap and a large wine selection. Plenty of seating indoors and several tables outdoors to enjoy a drink in the sunshine. Highly recommend stopping by whether you're looking for something unique or just want to enjoy a drink on-site! read more

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Great selection of wines. I was looking for a French white that is out of stock, but the staff was able to recommend something similar. We haven't stayed to enjoy the venue since we live up the mountain, but this is a great find for wine enthusiasts. read more

Today's forecast: sunny with a 100% chance of beer, liquor, cider, wine, spirits, etc. because: Wine pairs well with whole grain Raisin Bran. Shakespeare wrote: "Give me a bowl of wine, In this I bury all unkindness." I cook with liquor, wine or beer; sometimes I even add it to the food. Young cousins called to rave to us about this place they had discovered describing it as a "groovy spirits and fermented store with seating". Being the adventurer that I am as I love everything that is old; old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old music, old wine, old liquor, old Reno which is what Midtown is which is where Craft is located, I said, heck yes let's visit. Cousins then quickly arrived, we all hopped aboard the public bus (the ONLY way too travel) and off we all went for a visit. Verisimilitude. Not a word that trips lightly off the tongue. Nor should it. Yet it is the word for here. Hooking you with the atmosphere and captivating you at first sip. PROS Location Greeted us upon arrival Diversity and uniqueness of product availability, for there can never be too much diversity of ciders, liquors, beers or wines. Good people drink good beer, said Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, US Air Force Veteran. We met a nice class of people here. Friendly, smart, diverse and progressive. A nice example of a neighborhood gem Interesting and tasty selection of non-alcohol drinks Staff answered all our questions and provided adequate and alacritous service. Customer service was generally casual stoic-sanguine satisfactory with several moments of sophisticated thoughtful and erudite. Charged the prices posted Delivered what they advertise Clean Hip and casual ambiance Front room is well-lit so people outside can see in. Back event room has cool books and is low-light. Music, which was a laid-back vibe of eclectic, volume was so that people could still easily converse. No one here offered to commit fraud to reward us, pay us or compensate us for posting 5 star reviews of this business No automatic gratuity was added. Tipping is not even expected. No one here offered to commit fraud to reward us, pay us or compensate us for posting 5 star reviews of this business I rate Craft 3 stars. According to Yelp ratings' definitions, that's "Ok". That to me is an acceptable rating of something that does day in and day out what it is there to do. It's NOT a negative review because doing day in and day out what it is there to do is NOT an easy thing to accomplish. The definition of craft is something that was made with skill. For a business that does so much so well, I am shocked and distressed they failed in a very crucial area. CONS I would have rated 'em higher if they have a Military / Veterans Discount. I say to those who fail to have a Military / Veterans Discount: Freedom isn't free. Like your Freedom? Then have a daily publicly disclosed Military / Veterans Discount as a thank you to GIs and we Veterans for it provides resource to ensure Veterans (rare 7% of the population) and GIs (rare one-half of one percent of the population) opportunity to participate in American Dream Veterans and GIs' sacrifices have made possible for 100% of the population. For we paid not only our price owed for our Freedom, we also paid the price owed for the Freedom of those who couldn't Serve and those who refused to Serve. I won't be back as I don't support any business that doesn't support our GIs or we Veterans because a little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference. -- Eeyore P.S. Don't message me because in spite of my several complaints to yelp, for years now I am unable to open up any messages in yelp to me :-( read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Has NO Military / Veterans Discount :-( - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This is my favorite wine bar in Reno. They have an excellent selection of wines. It's a sommelier's delight. If you don't know a lot about wine, just ask. The people who work here are knowledgeable and helpful. I love to come here with friends , pick a couple unusual wines and enjoy them over good conversation. read more

Amazing place very family friendly Joey and Brit are phenomenal and very service minded. Their knowledge of beer and wine and recommendations are very helpful! There's a room in the back that can be rented for special occasions with additional seating outside in the front. Parking is a pinch but well worth the effort. read more

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I love to go to Craft for gifts! The selection is so vast and exciting. It's also such a cute vibe to hang out with friends; they carry something for everyone. This was my first time buying a N/A item from them and it was SO GOOD. The employees are super knowledgeable and helpful. This place is such a Reno staple read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Non Alcoholic Espresso Negroni - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

There's cheap rum and expensive rum. Then there's rum from well known rum producing places like Barbados, Cuba and Jamaica and rum from lesser known regions like Guyana. Then there's rum from lesser known countries that's produced in the traditional fashion with obscure and wild additions, like mushroom infused rum from... Mexico? Yep. And you can find all of it here at Craft, and that's exactly what makes this the best place to shop for spirits! From beer and wine to whiskey, agave spirits, amaros, vermouths and even non-alcoholic options and snacks from around the globe, that ethos pervades the array of products you'll find at Craft and the staff knows about it all and is always happy to share with you. If you love spirits and you're not visiting here regularly, you are truly missing out. If you are remotely curious about anything in the realm of beer, wine or spirits, you owe it to yourself to stop by. read more

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Great selection of alcoholic beverages you cannot find anywhere else. The staff is knowledgeable and it's got a good vibe to go and grab a glad of wine or a beer. read more

I had always known about Craft but had never had the opportunity to check it out. I saw they had a special loteria event the Sunday right before Cinco de Mayo. They were offering tamales, paletas and $5 for a loteria board. I made it right on time and there were people trickling into the event room in the back. I was warmly greeted by the host and explained where to go to get set up. It got a bit confusing in terms of knowing how many boards to buy per round and ended up overpaying when everyone else was able to use the same boards for multiple rounds. The tamales were so so good, and the overall crowd was a good vibe and great prizes. During the break I ventured to the front of the store and saw how busy it was in seating, the bar area, and just overall purchases of goods. I had a great time, and ended up leaving with buying some of the fancy kettle pickled chips which I have yet to try. I'll keep an eye for more upcoming things. read more

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I had the pleasure of attending a Reno Food System event in Craft's back room. Ty never disappoints!!! I grabbed a fresh Bavarian draft and headed back for our meeting. The beer was delicious. The wait staff friendly and I was delighted to have a delicious cheese dish from The Wheyfarer . The room makes conversation easy and the event was a success. Thank you Craft for sponsoring the event and Reno Food Systems for hosting. read more

A special local place . Great walk in fridge filled w local and exotic cold drinks. Solid selection of wine, spirits and all the additional materials you need to craft high end cocktails. Approachable bar w friendly staff. Try the sake jelly ! Super fun . Outdoor patio and easy steer parking. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Front of craft with nice patio area. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This is the coolest little spot. Right in the heart of midtown. You walk and to an open area with a small bar area, and a few spots with tables and chairs. In the middle there are boxes upon BOXES of wine that you are able to buy and take home or enjoy inside. They also have beer on tap and feature wines. They have a wall dedicated to liquor, a small little snack area to buy foods to cook at home AND a walk in fridge for chilled drinks. read more

One of my favorite places to drink wine in midtown. If it is a sunny day they have picnic tables outsides and any other time the inside is cozy (and now has a lot more seating around the windows)! I almost always buy a bottle of whatever they are pouring that day. Also a great place to buy wine and spirits! Very unique and wide range of selections. I usually ask the employees for recommendations of what to buy and they give great selections. They are super knowledgeable and friendly! read more

Good selection of beer, wine, and spirits. But the girl who was working couldn't care less about ringing me up. When I asked if she had a bag to put all my $140 worth of bottles she laughed and said "No?? I would've offered it to you already". She then shook her head , spun the iPad payment towards me and went back to talking with friends before she could even see me actually close the bill. I'm so tired of unimpressed hipsters and will not support this small business in the future. read more

Craft is a hidden gem! I had never heard of it and happened to walk by when we had friends in town and we decided to pop in. The employee working was super nice and helped us find everything we needed. They have a great beer and wine selection for purchase, and you can also order to have a drink there. We were able to pick up food from another local spot, and bring it in to enjoy with our drinks. It's very aesthetically pleasing inside. There is also a selection of snacks, pickled goods, etc. our friends were also very impressed and we were glad we got to pop in while they were in town, we will definitely be back! read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

What a great, unique place to pick up specialty liquor! A friend got me a gift card here for my b-day which was probably the best place they could have done so at, as I was able to pick up a whiskey I had never even heard of before. That will definitely be a trick that I take to my friends in the future. The beer I got on tap was well enough, just a little sourer than I prefer, but nothing ventured and all that. The crew here all seem to be really passionate for their craft and I truly appreciate that. This is the place you stop by for a drink before dinner or heading out on the strip. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - A glass of Sang Bleu next to my purchase - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Terrible selection of European bottled beer and no low alcohol European beers. Wine and whiskey looked good stock. read more

Super clean, lots of variety and a few brews on tap. Wines by the glass too. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Describe what's available, willing to help you figure out what they have compared to what you like. Like a ton of wine and spirits. read more

When shopping for spirits we always check here first. Prices are on par with the rest of town if not a bit less for better product. It's small but that doesn't stop them from being well stocked and we've found better specialty whiskeys here than anywhere else. Staff is always friendly and helpful and we have never had a bad experience. We try to visit on a regular basis. read more

This was my first stop on the Yelp Whiskey Hunt, so the star for this visit was the flight of Aberlour scotch whiskeys. I didn't think I'd be a big fan of the scotch whiskey, but boy was it nice! But what about the wine and beer? We did try one Imbib Cream Ale which was on tap. They have three beers on tap and a few different wines you could try by the glass. The bottle shop portion, is largely international wines from Italy, France, etc. There is a large walk in cooler with many international beers (think Belgium, Germany, even Japan!) and a smaller section of local beers. You can grab a single and take it up to the bar and they open and pour and you can drink it there or you can buy a cold six pack or single to go. Cool concept. They also had a nice selection of liquors, also, many international liquors such as Pisco from Peru. I can't wait to go back and shop for the home bar! read more

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There is all kinds of bottled beers and types of drinks to enjoy here on in and outdoor bench seatings. Love the cherry wine served in a stemmed shot glass. Wait, they sell all kind of bottled alcohols and I mean the special, odd-named super special kinds. Also, all kinds of drink embellishments and crackers. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Mr Bland relaxing! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Can't believe I've not reviewed Craft yet because it is my favorite liquor store in Reno. In my mind the owner Ty is the most honest retailer in town. When he gets stuff in he puts it on the shelf and for a fair retail price. Most retailers hold allocated stuff in the back room for "friends" who usually just buy the bottle and then "flip" it on the secondary market for twice the price. I think Ty see through that corrupt game and operates first-come-first-served, treating all his customers exactly the same. I follow him on Instagram where he posts pictures of bottles he gets in when he gets them. I also check the website frequently and have bought a lot of bottles online for easy pick up. His selection is small but very good. He regularly stocks Wilderness Trail bourbon and has I think the best selection of Campbell Town Scotch in the area. I have a small collection of rum but most of it I've purchased here as he regularly stocks high proof stuff from Jamaica and Barbados. I've also purchased beer here as the craft selection in the walk in refrigerator is excellent. I'm not a wine drinker but he carries of a lot of wine and I'm betting it is bottles you might not find anywhere else. Get on his mailing list and don't miss the lottery he runs for high value bottles around Christmas each year. Love this place and highly recommend it! read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Only time I've ever seen Michter's 10 on a shelf in town for a fair price. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Our favorite wine bar ever. The selection of wine, Madeira and Nonalcoholic beverages are all above and beyond expectation - and for a very reasonable price. The staff are always fantastic and kind - it's a great place to hangout with some pals or sit at the bar and try a new pour! They even host events in the back! Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Great spot. Wonderful selection of beer and wine. Friendly and knowledgeable server. So many German beers to choose from in walk in cooler. read more

Very friendly staff, great selection of unique beverages, and locals. I highly recommend this location for gifts, or to grab a drink with a friend. read more

Have you ever had a beer you love, but are unable to find it again? Well odds are it's at Craft Wine & Beer. They stock tons of alcohol from local breweries and all over the world. This is the spot to go if you're looking for something specific, something new, or just looking to browse! The staff is very helpful and excellent at giving recommendations based on what you're feeling. They have unique beers on tap as well to serve as a great midtown hang out spot right in the middle of the action. Maybe sip while you shop? This is really the place Reno if you're looking for unique beer or wine for your next dinner party, game night, post-ride brews, pre-ride brews(?), or any sort of event! read more

Aberlour Scotch Whisky blend was the first one. Not peaty at all, super smooth, not a lot of coastal influence. I liked it. The Aberlour 12 year was a little sweeter a little more raisin like. It was definitely easier to drink. I like it more. The Aberlour 16 year had a molasses front and literally no burn. Super brown sugar and sulfur, in a good way, front and slightly alkaline finish. I liked it but the 12 year was my favorite. This is a cute place to stop in for a beer or a glass of wine or to find that special beverage for your dinner party. read more

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This was my husband and I's fourth stop on the whiskey hunt this year. At craft wine and beer you got a whiskey flight so we got to sample three of their different whiskeys. The first whiskey we sampled was Aberlour Scotch whiskey blend. It was our least favorite of the three was not very smooth and had a high burn factor with it. The second whiskey we sampled was the Aberlour 12 year. This whiskey out of the three was our favorite it went down smooth had great flavor and no burn. The third whiskey we sampled was the Aberlour 16. This was a nice tasting whiskey with out any burn but we still like the 12-year better. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've dropped in here on a few occasions when in the neighborhood. They have a decent selection of wine and beer. They even have a huge walk in cooler- that I never go into. I just don't like the cold that much. Anyway, the one thing I'm not fond of here is all the wines are kinda mixed together in boxes on tables and the floor. If you have plenty of time you can still around and check out all the various varietals from all over the world. If your short on time ask a staff member behind the bar for faster help. There is a small area out front if the shop to enjoy drink selections. And chairs along the front window and a couple of tables in the back to use. The Reno Wine Lovers group recently used the back tables. We were allowed to bring in snacks to enjoy with our wine purchases. You can pick a bottle from the floor stock or order by the glass from a short list at the bar. The list is always changing. Nice clean spot for more unique wines and beers in the midtown area. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - $7 nice Paola Palazzotto Dolcetto - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I have been here several times but I have wound up utilizing it more as a liquor store than as a bar. I've come in, usually on a weekend when wandering midtown with the wife, picked up a few beers, tossed them in the car and enjoyed them later in the day. A few days ago a coworker suggested Craft for some afterwork beers. I ran a few errands and wound up there around 5. It was packed. Standing room only at the furtherest hightop table from the door. After wandering the fridge for a bit, I chose a beer (Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout) and went to the cashier. The cashier / bartender was kind enough to pop it open for me and pour it into a glass. I headed over to the table and then, after waiting 10-15 minutes, snagged two stools at the bar. My coworker arrived and headed into the beer fridge. He wound up coming out with the same beer I had chosen. We laughed and the bartender opened up his. We chatted and enjoyed our beers and my coworker ordered a beer on tap. We lounged and I never felt pressured or rushed. The crowd cleared after a bit so it wasn't as loud. Even at the fuller capacity I never felt like I had to yell or even speak loudly for my conversation to continue. That was a nice change from most places where I feel like half the experience is yelling over the crowd and/or music in the background. I would definitely come back and grab another beer and chill or grab a beer for later. read more

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How did I not know about this place? I must not have been paying attention. This is not a snooty wine bar kind of place. It falls more on the neighborhood hipster type pace - but not in a bad way. It is very casual and resembles a wine warehouse with a few tables more than a bar. And they do have beer. In a huge walk-in cooler. According to my beer aficionados, they have really great beer. It also is very definitely a neighborhood hangout. A groups of people were having drinks, working on computers, or playing games at the picnic tables. I had an opportunity to try some of that great beer recently for one of Paul's Beer events. I am a "I'll have what you're having" beer drinker. My own true love pick us out a nice Weihenstephaner that I very much enjoyed. They also have a HUGE selection of wines (I sampled sips from my wine-drinking friends). So the deal is - they have a few items on tap at the bar that you can buy by the glass, or you can just browse and pick a bottle, and they will sell it to you open it and provide a glass. They also sell spirits. Looking forward to a return visit to try some of the wine and perhaps a spirit or two. read more

I thought this place was great, and I don't even drink! It was a hot day so my friends and I enjoyed the chill of the large walk-in cooler as they perused the options. The collection included a fair number of sake varieties. (There are so many.) While the store is not huge, I found they had a wide selection of spirits, many that I had not seen or read about. There seemed to be something for just about everyone, even a few sodas so non-drinkers can sit with those who do. In its regular configuration (as opposed to being set up for a special event), there's a long bar in front by the cash register. There are a few picnic tables inside and outside, with a display of spirits in the center. There's also some novelty seating by the door (see photo). It's a tad on the expensive side. From what I experienced and saw, it appears to be accessible. I do not recall seeing any foodstuffs for sale, as I have seen in other shops like this. The picnic tables kind of invite you to bring some food in, purchase some beverages there, and enjoy. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Novelty seating by the door. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I love Craft for its great and wide selection of hard-to-find amaros, vermouths and other cocktail-making elixirs. You'll find things to try that will never show up at larger chain stores. But there are two major issues with Craft that, for me, each takes away one star. First, the place is dark like a cave! Between the tinted front windows, north-facing exposure and the sparse and incredibly low-wattage lighting, it is practically impossible to see the bottles clearly. I literally have to turn on my phone's flashlight to be able to read the labels and prices on the bottles. I get that they may be looking to create some semblance of "ambiance" from the dim lighting, but Craft takes it way too far to the point that you can't even shop there without a flashlight. Second, what makes Craft's charm - a small, non-chain store where one can expect more expert service - falls flat when one seeks help to decide one's selection of bottle. Unless one happens to catch Ty, the owner, it seems no-one else there has any clue on the details of the delicious liquors on hand. Its great to have all kinds of unique vermouths, amaros and wines on offer, but when the persons working there resort to reading the label to explain how one might taste, or differ from another, well...i can do that myself. It would be great if maybe the staff there got some kind of training or "reader's digest" notes that would help them explain what is on offer. For now, they know as much as a salesperson at Home Depot. Hopefully the store will take these comments for the positive nature by which they are intended, so as to truly bring out the value of this place. read more

Love this place. Staff is always helpful and attentive when you walk in. If something you are looking for and it's not in stock, just ask a staff member if it can be special ordered. read more

Went here for the "Best UYE ever!!" on a Monday. I hadn't ever been here before because beer is just not my thing. We were there to celebrate the last day of the Yelps on Tap week and maybe even have a pint of the nevadabeer that was made by the community of Reno with Under the Rose. After a long hot day of getting things done about the house, it was nice to walk into their walk in cooler and pick out a nice cider. They have a pretty extensive selection of ciders. Honestly the two I picked weren't really all that. The second would have been great with dinner. Almost like a chilled white wine instead of a cider. But really the review isn't about the one or two ciders I had. It's about the cool place that you can get many different beers, wines and ciders at an affordable price and enjoy the nice environment as well. The large windows and all that natural light really make this place feel homey and upscale at the same time. The women who were behind the counter were very friendly and uber helpful. One reason to come back to a place is the staff making you feel welcome and this definitely was a very welcoming staff. They talked about different ciders and beers I might like and suggested a good number. I will go back.....just not for awhile, I think my liver needs a break from Yelps on Tap week. read more

Craft Wine & Beer - Tieton Cider Works - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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How have I gone this long and never reviewed Craft? Maybe I just subliminally didn't want any more people to know about this amazing place! (There's no dedicated parking & anyone who loves Midtown knows what a pain finding a street spot can be sometimes) But if you snag that sweet spot, you are in for a treat. Craft is special because of the great people who work there, but also because of the great people who frequent it. If you love wine, beer, spirits or all the above, you will find your people here. And anyone will talk to you about what you love. Describe a wine or beer you've liked to an employee, and they'll point you in the direction of something else you'll love. Make sure you sign up for Ty's email newsletter so you find out about all the special events because they are absolute parties! read more