It's been a couple of years since I've found my way inside this place! I don't frequent the area so I knew I had to walk over after attending a Yelp event across the street. I didn't recall that there was a bar in the rear and made sure to snap a shot of their weekly board. I'd return to check out some of their events or even just to grab a bottle of wine. I selected a Riesling that did not disappoint and a Cabernet Sauvignon by Jam. I forgot to snap a pick of the Riesling but I'll return to grab it again! I'd say it's a place you could easily overlook but if you did stumble in here, you might find a brew or want to hang out at the bar for a bit. There's more to this place that I'd like to see and look forward to more reasons to visit. read more

Potent Potables - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

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New management, light & airy space now compared to the old feel. Very friendly service& tons of games & seating to choose from read more

Potent Potables - Patio sunset! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

This craft bottle shop in the heart of Jamestown is one of my regular spots. Visiting a couple of times a week with my run club. The service is always friendly, they've always got a great selection of both NC local beers and beers from all over the country. They offer both can and bottle options as well as a selection of 10 rotating tap handles. They also carry a large selection of wine and mead. The space is very family friendly, welcoming children to come with their parents. It's a very relaxed and laid back space, often having food trucks on the weekends. and even having a great selection of board games for kids and adults alike to play. Highly recommend , check this sport out!!! read more

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It was a quiet Sunday afternoon with just a few patrons- football was playing and drinks were flowing, so whats not to love?! I haven't been here in a while, but I remember how much I love the small hometown atmosphere and feel of the place. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have quite a few beverage options, lots of seating, games, and the service is always friendly and welcoming. Got to remember this neighborhood gem next time I'm looking for a place to escape to for a drink! read more

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Such a great local beer store and hang out spot! On the weekends they have food trucks which makes me want to spend a ton of time here on a Friday or Saturday night! Their constant rotation of unique beers make them appealing to everyone! Don't forget to try walk around and search for some rare beers! I recently got an Atrial Rubicite from them and didn't have to wait in a crazy line! read more

Potent Potables - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

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Wonderful experience with the wide selection of beer, wine and new THC beverages. It's a fun place to be.

Nice, local hangout. Family friendly atmosphere with games for entertainment. Lots of drink choices, from draft, to bottles, to cans, wine, and even wine freezer pops! You can bring food in. They sometimes have food trucks in the evening. I would love to see food trucks more often, hopefully as the weather gets warmer. read more

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Love it. Variety of tap beverages and much, much more. Great atmosphere. Love to meet friends & business associates there after work.

Potent Potables is a fun little wine shop that sells beers as well. Pretty cool concept that you can purchase alcohol to sip in the shop or on their patio. The wine that you can buy to drink onsite is in a can, not the best but it was fine. We eally enjoyed our visit, we will definitely come back again! read more

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I have been visiting Potent Potablrs since they opened almost 10 years ago. I visited for the first time when they first opened because they offered a Groupon. My husband and I fell in love with this little shop, the owner, and the town. We loved it so much we even moved to Jamestown! I love this little convenient location that I can walk to you to grab a great beer or participate in some of the great events hosted there. I also look forward to the excellent variety of food trucks. If you haven't stop by, definitely stop out and see Steve and grab a beer! read more

Potent Potables - Dry rose cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

After reading a few rough reviews of this place, that was not about their products or service, I wanted to give this business some love and my money. But I must say, as much as I wanted to support this business, this business made it hard to support. You can't get just a glass of wine, you need to buy a full bottle and pay a $5.00 corking fee. Also, the very limited wine available that was chilled was disappointing. So we ended up buying off the shelf a red. We sat inside, but the music was too loud. We asked the person behind the counter if they could lower the volume. We were ignored. We decided to sit outside in the cold to finish our drinks. 2 stars for being on the side of democracy. 0 stars for Atmosphere, service, price or variety. read more

I just can't say enough about retailers like Potent Potables that are staying open in some capacity, braving the current COVID-19 challenges, and taking responsible steps to keep the economy and the dream alive. There's a hand sanitizer dispenser as soon as you walk in the door with instructions to use when entering and exiting. Somehow, and to my surprise, it wasn't slammed after work on Friday with folks looking to add a little cheer to their upcoming quarantined weekend. The selection is remarkable. Catawba Brewery's Peanut Butter Jelly Time is one of my all time favorite seasonal beers and generally difficult to find. Potent Potables had plenty. I also found a few other delicious gems including Trappiste Rochefort 8 and 10 in single bottles. Mine now! Call ahead as I think they have temporarily altered their hours since they are currently retail only (no serving/drinking in the store). But hey, at least that's something. Don't underestimate the importance of supporting local businesses during this incredibly difficult time. Potent Potables is one of those gems we need to stick around. read more

Potent Potables - Goodies! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

I would have normally given this place 3 stars probably. I have been here many many times, and my biggest complaint before today had been (as many reviews have stated) that they do not give samples of their beer on tap. So it's an annoyance but not a deal breaker by any means. No cold glasses is another negative. What IS a deal breaker is the owner taking negative reviews from here and posting the reviews on his FaceBook page and IG and then going on to berate the reviewers and encouraging other patrons to do the same. Personally attacking someone online because you don't agree with them is not the way to get business. And the irony is that his main complaint seemed to be that someone would go online and rant... so uhh... yeah. Needless to say it's Brewer's Kettle for me now. read more

When this place first opened we frequented quite a bit, but unfortunately it's not as enjoyable as it once was. On our last visit two things left us a bit disenchanted: 1-they now charge $1 to taste a beer. We never asked for a 2 ounce pour, just a small taste, and yet $1 was placed on our bill. We frequent MANY drinking establishments and breweries and have never been charged for a small taste. 2-the automatic wine dispenser spurted the wine at me, causing most of it to go onto the floor. When I asked the owner for a towel so I could clean up the mess, he was clearly irritated and cleaned it up himself. I thought for sure he would top up my glass, as I only had one swallow of wine in the glass. He did not. We will give it another try, but the customer service has definitely gone waaaay down. read more

There's no place like it anywhere else. We always bring our out-of-town guests to experience it, and they always comment on how cool it is and how they wish they had a place like it where they live. There's so much to love: a wide variety of beer (ranging in style and price), fun events (the best trivia in town, on Monday nights), board games, a relaxed atmosphere, and great staff. I have tried so many new beers that I never would have experienced, thanks to PoPos. In addition to their rotating selection in the fridge, they have a rotating tap, often featuring local beers. They also have cider and wine, and there is often a food truck outside. Family-friendly and dog-friendly too. Jamestown wouldn't be the same without it! read more

Nice Chill spot!. The pumpkin flavor "Pumking" beer was great. The chocolate flavor was good too. Their seating was adequate for how busy it was and the live musician was a nice place to have a casual hangout. They also have a wall of board games to choose from. So drink beer, chat and play games. This place however does not serve food but different food trucks come by everyday to serve food. You can eat outside or bring it in and drink beer. A very nice place, I'll be coming back. read more

Potent Potables - drink during Monday Trivia nights - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

Multiple stops to enjoy a cold beverage and relax. The owner has been super nice to me and my husband after our bad experience with the overcharge episode. We love the options of beers in the cooler. Rarely purchase a beer on tap due to no sample option. Food trucks choices are always good! Board games are enjoyable! Small but nice outdoor sitting spot. read more

Best place to casually grab a drink in the area by far. Incredibly kind and helpful staff make the experience great. Definitely go.

Came by this little spot on a work trip. I almost wish I didn't because it had such a great selection that I couldn't leave NC without buying over 150$ worth of craft beer, but in the end I regret not buying more since I don't know when I'll be back in this area. The selection is excellent, and they have some of the rarest beer in the area and abroad. My friends in CA are definitely going to enjoy what I'm bringing back. This place would have gotten a 5/5 if they opened earlier on Mondays. read more

Potent Potables - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

This is a relaxing spot on the downtown Jamestown area stripe. I have been here for after work drinks. It is decent place that you can pick your bottle of wine to sit and relax or purchase for the enjoyment in the comfort of your living room. Potent Potables does not have food options; however, they situate food trucks to be there. They do have a wide variety of choices in the week. One thing to look out for is when there are special events from various breweries. This is a nice cool spot for a Saturday/ afterwork spot. Parking can be a little tight in the back. read more

I love the small pour sizes giving me the opportunity try different things without having to buy a full portion. Great selection. Very welcoming and friendly crowd. Owners are great people and support the community. Fantastic selection of rotating food trucks. I highly recommend. read more

10/10 would recommend Staff is great and the owner remembers me by name every time I come in. And who doesn't love an automatic wine dispenser?! read more

I love this place. I've never been anywhere before with such a great selection of beer and wine. It's like a library with hidden treasure on every shelf. I also love the coffee shop feel it's got going on with all the board games and cozy seating. I've always gotten great customer service, too. I would definitely recommend anyone who's in the area to go check it out. It's a Jamestown gem. read more

Variety, Variety, Variety. I love this place. It is a nice little hangout afterwork to grab some craft beer on tap or by the bottle. I love that they change things up often and that you have a chance to try different craft brews from all around North Carolina and other places. I particularly love when they have a mead on tap which is frequently. This establishment doesn't serve any food but they are always hosting a food truck or you can have pizza delivered. I just love how laid back this place is and how many different board games they have to play. I never get bored of this place. read more

This place is great! There are tons of beers from all over the country and world at all different price points. We come out for trivia on Mondays, run club on Thursdays, or just to play board games and eat at one of the food trucks that are parked outside nightly. read more

Potent Potables is a wonderful place to grab a drink with friends or shop for a special brew that most stores will not carry. They have rotating drinks on tap and they also have live music some nights. Whether you're looking for mead, beer, or wine, Potent Potables has what you want. One of my favorites is called the "Sweet Baby Jesus". This beer has a chocolate peanut butter flavor that is out of this world. The "Zombie Killer" mead is also really good. They have a whole shelf of board games, and they also have a cocktail cabinet that plays retro video games. They are pretty busy on the weekends and sometimes they run out of certain brands if it's really busy. The heartbreak of going for your favorite beverage and finding it missing is usually short lived, because you can always find a new favorite by rolling the dice and trying one that catches your eye. The staff is awesome and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. read more

Visited for the first time last night and was very impressed with the beer and wine selection. Who knew this little hidden gem was right around the corner in Jamestown. Am looking forward to visiting again soon. read more

NO SAMPLES!!! Seriously, what craft beer centric bar doesn't give samples? Especially when the draft menu usually has no range. 6-7 drafts and 4 types of mead? Did I mention no samples? Literally every bar serving craft beer offers samples...happily. These guys...will gladly turn you down only to leave you drinking some lame ass gose or BS overproof swill. It sucks cause this could be a great neighborhood bar. Ignore this joint and head to one of the other bars nearby where they are happy to see you, say hi with a smile and happily supply you with a sample or two. read more

Fantastic selection of bottled beers, wines, etc. Tap lines are cleaned regularly and updated with the most current releases from both local and national breweries. All taps are quality. While there are snacks that are available for purchase, food trucks are regularly on site. With plenty of events hosted here... literally nightly.... there's never a day that passes without something special going on. Bottle prices are on par or better than other shops around, and the owners and employees know their product and are excited to talk to you about their offerings. It's a regular spot for my wife and I, and we often bring friends that fall in love with this place much like we have. Check out their facebook page for weekly rotating special offers, wine tastings, and beer tastings. read more

Great recommendation from our server at Southern Roots after dinner. Walked a second over and could have had yummy food truck food on a Saturday. Laid back staff, knowledgeable, helpful. Can taste mid level wine in the eno machines or 3 oz pots to find your glass. Also sell all the bottles. read more

Potent Potables - Eno tastes - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Jamestown, North Carolina

Terrific selection of beer in the store and they have rotating taps with some of the rarest brews in the area! One of only a couple places in the Triad that I know who offer the best winter beer (Highland Cold Mountain) on draft... as good as it is coming out of the bottle, it's even better out of a tap! The staff are very helpful and can recommend something for you if you can't make up your mind and they also have a nice seating area where you can enjoy your drink and play games they have with your friends. It's a nice, relaxing place to hang out if you love beer. read more

Our first time here. We were regulars here for years when it was Sadie Mays. I like what they've done to the inside. Great wine and beer selection. Tonight is half price wine- sweet! The food truck tonight is Home Slice. Just had our first pizza and it was really delicious. Now a second delicious half price glass of wine and sharing another delicious pizza. The bartender is really nice and helpful. No live music tonight but what is playing is very enjoyable, not too loud or obnoxious. I think this is going to be a great place to come on a regular basis! read more

Very cool place... visiting from PA and the staff was awesome! Can't wait to taste all the canned goodness! And I got a sample from the tap before filling up my growler! Definitely will be back! read more

One of my favorite places to go have a drink! They have a fabulous choice of wines by the bottle, also have a wine dispenser that you can choose to have a glass from. They have rotating drafts and are always featuring new brews! If you don't see something g that suits your fancy on draft they have a large cooler of bottled/canned beers as well! They have tons of games you can play with friends and often have live music. Recently they built a new patio and do food trucks on the regular! Only negatives are that they charge a high corkage fee even if you buy the bottle from them and parking! read more

A great place to spend time with friends, play a board game or two, and get something to eat from the food trucks. If you're into beer, they have an amazing selection. On the downside, if you're not a drinker, the non-alcoholic beverages are very expensive and they have no decent coffee. It seems like a no-brainer to have a decent coffee / espresso machine. Be careful where you park. The place is surrounded with tow away zones like a minefield. Just pay attention and you'll be fine. Nevertheless, a great place to spend time with friends. read more

Great neighborhood spot. No place for jerks. They have beer. Tons of choices of beer. Come support your local spot. And support the food trucks read more

Don't like this place at all. Very unfriendly staff. Horrible music and an even worse sound system. The place has a very "dark" feeling. It's just odd and uncomfortable. Hard to explain... place just sucks. read more

Almost too much to choose I love it. great place to go! Lots of beer and great beer at that. Really relaxed atmosphere read more

Love this little gem in Jamestown! When you walk in there is a great selection of wine and beer set up like store. Some of the beverages are refrigerated along the far wall and the prices are great if you want to get 1 beer or an entire 6 pack. Then past the store front is plenty of seating and a bar! The taps are rotated frequently and always kept up to date on their Facebook page. Best part about this entire place is the wine dispensers. Fill a wine card with money and choose your wine, swipe the card and its like a soda fountain of wine goodness!! All their wine is pressaurized and chilled and the perfect temperature so each glass is as good as the first. Bartenders are super friendly and knowlesgable. They have food trucks and music on the weekend and plenty of board games to enjoy a night out with friends. read more

One of my favorite places to drink a beer and eat some great trailer food, play a game and listen to music. The atmosphere is family oriented and its always super clean inside all the toilets. Steve and his crew are really friendly place to hang out with family and friends read more