Essex Beverage has been so great to buy from over the last 6+ years. They WILL match or beat prices…read morefrom their largest and closest competitor in Winooski, Vt and they will do everything possible to make you a regular customer and keep you coming back. We've compared prices on case quantities from other Discount outlets and Essex Discount Beverage (located in Essex Town, VT) always beats its competition. Highly suggest you give them a try if you are buying your favorite brew or other beverages anywhere else. I remain faithful to them and they're the only place I go to for case quantities of our favorite beverages!

Not just reasonably priced alchohol. Great sandwiches and desserts and clean kitchen. Convenience…read morestore with a little bit of everything and really nice and efficient employees.

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

Good food, healthy options. However the bright lights are not to my liking. Service is mid quality,…read morefriendly but not always reliable.

In 35 years of grocery shopping, never before I have I ever seen a check out employee literally…read morestand there and stare at me as I had to bag all $350 worth of merchandise on my own, taking ten minutes myself. He wouldn't even pick up a bag to hand it to me. I'm a good customer and not really overly judgmental, but this is over the top ridiculous. Will never return.

This was my father's favorite spot. The live music and all the games and entertainment options…read moremakes it a fun place to hangout. The staff are all very nice and put time into knowing the locals. The food is yummy and a good value. We had a variety of pizzas and a pulled pork sliders. All were delicious! I look forward to coming back and grateful this spot provided some community for my father.

While staying in the Danville area, my wife and I wanted to try another place. Must say this was a…read moreterrific choice! We chose to sit at the bar, our bartender took excellent care of us. She was friendly and knowledgeable! We decided on their pretzels to start with. They are very interesting and tasty! Enjoyed the horseradish cheese sauce that came with them. We were not sure about the pizzas so we got two! :-) We decided on their pepperoni and their buffalo chicken pies. Both were absolutely delicious! I was trying to find a beer that I really enjoyed. My first was their higher ABV IPA. That was not bad but did not hit me. Next in line was their Porter, again not bad but not what I was looking for. I settled on the No Quarter ESB. It was good enough to bring some home! We enjoyed the live music, they were very good to hear! Will probably make another stop before we depart the area.

New owner is so nice. The store is so much cleaner and brighter. The addition of the food is…read moreappreciated and needed in our area. The old owner that woman was rude, cold and uninviting. Glad she's gone.

River valley store has a huge beverage and adult beverage section if coolers, their shelves are…read morealways clean and full with basic provisions, ice, propane, food, supplies and so on. They have a sweet coffee bar over in the corner with Green Mountain coffee in several flavors. Though I don't smoke, their prices seem low on tobacco products. The gas pumps out front are modern, clean and they have credit card chip readers, in case you want to just fill up your tank and go. Gas prices are reasonable and their lot is large next to the store, if you want to go in and get some thing or use the ATM.

Definitely worth a stop when in the Waterbury area. Smugglers' Notch Distillery is in the same…read moreplaza as Cabot Creamery and Lake Champlain Chocolates, so there is a lot to see and taste here. After looking at the very attractive displays showcasing each product made at the Distillery, my daughter and I opted to share a tasting. We chose the Moroccan Rose and Grapefruit Flavored Vodka to start and I loved the distinct fruity taste without the sugary sweetness. Next was the Maple Gin, which was lovely as well. Our server told us she likes to mix it with muddled blueberries and ginger beer for a refreshing summertime mule, and I agree that does sound delicious. Our third taste was the Bourbon Maple Cream Liquor, which was so delicious, and we finished the tasting with the Maple Cram Liquor, which was smooth, sweet, and went down very easily. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the store - everything was sparkly clean and shining. The layout of the displays was so attractive. We will definitely stop there again on our next trip to VT.

Beautiful tasting room and easy access if you're just passing through! There is plenty of parking…read moreand other things to do including a Cabot's creamery, a chocolate shop and a sandwich shop for lunch! The tasting room is small with a single counter for tasting and a wall of bottles for purchase but it's well worth the wait if needed. You can even sample the syrups while you wait for free! Our hostess was very informative about all of the spirits and very appreciative of each of her customers. She talked a bit fast but that's understandable in the environment, it's busy!! We each did a tasting, the special tasting and the regular, so we got to try almost everything! Our cabinet and fridge got a few new additions with the canned vodka sodas and a single barrel. I highly recommend a stop and a tasting of the Hopped Gin, whether you're a gin drinker or not!! We visited in August 2024.

Really cute, small distillery. The gentleman inside, Conor was very nice and helpful. There's an…read moreoutside seating area to enjoy your drinks. The area is also pet friendly and dogs are welcome outside.

Amazing experience. Thank you for the great presentation of…read morethe liquors. They are all special. The maple syrup is awesome. It's rich and has 3 different flavors. Thanks for letting us for tasting before buying. MUST visit here when you travel Vermont.

We were in the area visiting from Connecticut and were driving by and decided to stop in. Boy we…read moreare so happy we did. There was a great variety of beers with so many unique flavors offered. Our top favorites were the lemon gose, the peaches and cream ale and the blood orange. They offer this great option of trying small samples for a dollar. The brewery also features work from a lot of the local artisans. They have two floors to hang out and play games and just enjoy the day. The owners Renee and Matt are wonderful people, very knowledgeable and friendly. And they have the best employee, Ridge the brewery pup. If you're ever in the area or even if you're not, I highly recommend you stop in and check out this awesome gem. It is definitely worth it!!

What a great Vermont brewery! Great vibe the art was really cool in the family run beer was really…read moregood. In my mind two types of beer. IPA and free. They brown ale they just started brewing again was awesome! Thanks for a great time.