Well, the wine shop. This location has a world class selection of wine and champagne. If you're…read morelooking for something fun enjoyable and something different. The staff are very knowledgeable on all the wine they supply. This location is a diamond. Also, this store is very clean. I highly recommend this store.

If you want to buy a bottle of wine and take a chance, have at it. Bought a glass of what I found…read moreto be unpalatable wine. They don't do tastings anymore so you don't really have a chance to find out what you're getting into. Weird vibe.

I moved to North Waco for cheap rent. But I stay here in part because of the proximity to some of…read morethe best Waco establishements. My favorite of them all is Ward Liquor. To get right to the point, you will not find cheaper spirits in Waco. The only thing that comes close is Discorte's Tuesday and Wednesday discounts. If you look closely, you'll find some fantastic deals. Citadelle gin, one of the finest available, has been remarkably underpriced for nearly a year now. Blanton's is also surprisingly cheap. The second, and I think equally important, advantage to Ward's is the helpfullness of the staff. The same people are always there, eager to help. They quickly become familiar faces and always recognize their frequent customers. The only disadvantage to this store is a lack of selection and/or inventory. Although I am able to find most every brand, it's occasionally difficult to find variety of sizes of certain brands. Their liquer and mixer section is also limited. Even so, they fit an amazing amount of variety in this small store. I highly recommend Ward Liquor. It's worth the drive even if you don't live in North Waco.

Good selection, moderate prices, trashy clientele.read more

Usually a rum guy but do occasionally partake Crown Royal. But since they claim to be totally…read moreTexas ingredients and since I always find it interesting to see how things are made, I took the basic tour. The tour guide was excellent. The kilt was a nice touch; the nose ring a little distracting. The tour cost $20 and is definitely worth it. At the end of the tour, we went to the tasting rooms and sampled 4 whiskeys and one rye. I was impressed! I ended up buying a bottle of Balcones Lineage. After getting home my wife and I did a one to one comparison- Lineage vs. Crown Royal. Lineage won hands down. Better taste and smoother.

Very casual but sophisticated tasting experience. High quality whiskey, relaxed and beautiful…read morespace. Prices are outstanding. I typically go for a rye whiskey, but I actually didn't prefer the rye here, it tasted smokey. The single malt was very smooth, and the blue corn had a super interesting marshmallow flavor. I got several bottles for gifts. Not sure why this place was so quiet on a Saturday night? Maybe it is more popular during the day for tours. I rather enjoyed the quiet. Excellent service and experience.

Great selection of beers spanning many styles. I sampled the IPA's and can recommend any of them…read more Had a burger with Brisket and highly recommend it. On both visits the staff was fantastic.

Great food, great beers, great service! This place is kind…read moreof tucked away and not that simple to access from I-35 as the map took me a strange way. Glad I found it. The tacos were sublime!

Wow! Amazing selection of spirits, wines and specialty drinks, and most importantly,THE BEST guest…read moreservice we've ever experienced at a wine store! Stuart and Tobby were very welcoming and helpful and we even got to sample some wine before making our selection. Very inviting ambiance - a perfect companion to a dinner at Pignetti's (before or after :)) - you will love it here!

TDLR; I love this place, they are always so nice and kind and I truly appreciate all the effort and…read morecare they put into everything they do. My #1 vineyard. Sarah, Joey, Kalen, Taylor, and Tori are absolutely the best! The customer service and care about the customer experience. Whenever I visit they are all always so helpful and polite. They truly care about wine and the vineyard are incredible knowledgeable about the tasting notes, the different vintages they have, and all the other aspects of wine. I truly appreciate all the knowledge about the barrels, and all the steps of the process they all possess. I've learned so much attending the regular tastings, vertical tastings, and window club dinners. Oh to even bring up the wine club dinners! They always have such good chefs and their setups are always nice. I appreciate the staffing and the attention to detail they always provide. Incredible evenings and fantastic food. Always a treat and a core memory. I've ate at so several Michelin star restaurants and had pairing. Albeit not always at the same caliber, as something like Alinea. It is hands down the best, and that is not even including the pricing. It's an absolute steal. And nothing in comparison for the area of central Texas. What Valley Mills Vineyards has cultivated goes far beyond the bottle. It is, in the truest sense, a living experience: one where the terroir of genuine human connection is as carefully tended as the vines themselves. In a world increasingly defined by transactional encounters and manufactured hospitality, Valley Mills stands as a quiet and remarkable exception, a space where passion is not performed but practiced, where knowledge is not gatekept but generously shared, and where every visit feels less like a transaction and more like a homecoming. I have raised a glass in some of the most celebrated rooms in the country, and yet it is here, in the heart of central Texas, that I find myself most genuinely moved, not by spectacle, but by sincerity. That is the rarest vintage of all.

Absolutely gorgeous grounds but ... how you gonna have such a major staircase at a winery lol BE…read moreCAREFUL. I drank a glass of their moscato and liked it but their tastings were pretty light and it was 4 for 20$ which seemed like west coast prices. If they were better pours I wouldn't be complaining. A nice little charcuterie. Needs more outdoor seating. The young ladies working were nice.

The place is super spacious and they were very helpful. Beer quality was okay but we don't even…read morefinish our flight. We didn't try anything that was extraordinary. It does have a great outdoor space and was kid friendly.

Great bar service. Typically industrial brewery feel, but was rough not having AC in the hot humid…read moreTexas summer. Patio looked cool but wasn't wanting to sit outside due to heat. FIFA in the TVs was nice. Beers were cold and refreshing and the hop water was delicious.

Came here to make up for a poor experience elsewhere. It did the job! It was a Sunday so it was…read morequiet, only 2 workers, the the bartender knew that we wanted a flight before my husband even did! They only have cans of soda and water. Of course there were some beers that we ordered but did not like. However we found a couple that we throughly enjoyed. We even took a couple cans home! The food was amazing! The pretzel was a little inconsistent, crunchy in some areas and super soft in others, but it hit the spot either way. Their garlic fries were definitely garlicky, don't order if you don't like a lot of garlic. The food did not come out together, but we were ok with that. The mushroom burger, grilled cheese, and fish and chips were all delicious! The grilled cheese was even loved by our picky son! The fish was crispy on the outside and so flaky and tender on the inside. The burger may have been frozen, but the mushrooms and Gouda totally made up for that! Good beers, great food, friendly and attentive staff! If we find ourselves in Waco again, we will definitely be stopping by.

Waco Ale is a pretty decent spot to get a beer in the Downtown Waco area. The beer is pretty good,…read moreand the food is good as well. Honestly, the only thing I was disappointed by (and the only reason I gave it 3 stars) is the use of ai slop on the menu. Ya'll -- in this day and age, ai slop pictures are only going to hurt you. Go back to whatever menu you had before you made this one, because it sucks.