I've been coming here off and on for a few years now. Not entirely what you might expect visually,…read morebut the owner is responsive to requests and can pretty much get anything you might want. This place recently went to a full-size bar as well, so the offerings are numerous and varied. This is a hidden gem of a place right in the heart of downtown Clayton.

Clayton Beverage Company is small and so is the selection of draft beers, luckily they have a…read morecooler section. I browsed the selection of beer to take home and it was good. This bottle shop has one TV and a dart board. My biggest complaint is the service, it could have been more welcoming and friendly.

Wouldn't recommend it very unorganized and prejudice staff. Not very much of a large selection…read moreeither

I can't begin to understand North Carolina's archaic liquor laws, but since I am not a big drinker…read morenor inclined to change the laws here - I will go w/ it. For some reason, beer can be sold at Walmart/Grocery Stores, but liquor (and LIQUOR ONLY) is sold at these Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) stores. I have no idea what the deal is, but I am sure it is some type of racket established by the state government. Enough about "the man" - on to my review. I was driving down Raeford Road (not close at all to my house) and decided to pick up a few beverages. I went into the ABC -holy crap! It is actually a bright, clean, well organized liquor store - - nothing like the ABC I usually go to on Ramsey. I was looking for a specific type of rum (of course) and a clerk immediately asked if I needed assistance - rather impressive. I was buying a bottle of something else and another clerk asked how I drank it. Okay, just thought she was making some conversation - nope, she makes a suggestion to mix it w/ some vodka and ANOTHER drink. Basically, I ended up buying $40 extra bucks of liquor because of the helpful clerks. I know it is bizarre the workers would actually HELP their customers and make recommendations (sarcasm). I will NOT drive all the way across Fayetteville to this ABC, BUT - this is by far the best one I shopped!

Have you ever walked into a place and felt like it's a place you would make for yourself? That's…read morethe way I felt walking into LouElla's After a long day at work and some evening errands, Jack and I were making our way home, when I decided to check out wine stores that were still open on my route. Louella's came up as one of the few still open after 9 PM. I checked the website, and found that they have not, one, not two, but an entire page of fortified wines and Vermouth! As a cocktail nerd, this place checked boxes I didn't even realize I had! There's half a rack of bitters and other premixes. The atmosphere on this blissfully warm night in September was dimly lit, quietly elegant ambiance music (Think Brian Eno, Volcano Choir, or Bon Iver) From outside, with two large TVs above a bar, you may think it's a typical sports bar. But no one here is drinking beer, they have pizza from down at Hutchin's Garage and various wines out on the tables out front. With real glasses. Like adults. Here in the south in a semi-pandemic semi-lock-down. After picking out three different sweet vermouth to try, I bought a glass of Dolcetto and a pre-boxed cheese/meat tray. Although the cheese was from the cooler, as it set out, it was evidently fairly fresh, because it warmed up testily. Sadly, they close at 10, so I'll have to wrap this up later. Suffice it to say, if you're looking for a place to grab a special bottle to upscale your Negroni, or just can't seem to find Pechaud's bitters anywhere, now you have a place to check out. There is an entire 85% more of the store to explore for me, since I had arrived with a narrow purpose and found it immediately. But you can bet, I'll be back. It's within walking distance of FullSteam, MotorCo, Hutchin's, Cocoa Cinnamon's Old North Durham location. They've only been open for six months, when you don't count COVID time, so give 'em some love, folks! They are the type folks we need to support!

It's a cute spot in a great location with other small businesses. The flight prices were fair and…read morethe pours were nice. My friends and I sat and had wine after brunch at another spot near by. I would definitely return.

Great SodaBox location! Nice plaza, plenty of parking, friendly employees. I still wish they had…read moremore decaf options (like caffeine free Diet Coke!) but oh well. Always the cute ambiance with the neon. Would definitely stop back by!

I've really grown fond of Soda Box since we don't have any Swiigs in our part of the country. They…read morehave very vibrant menu that will pretty much please anyone that likes a dirty soda or a refresher or reviver. The staff is very quick and it rarely takes long at all to get your order. If you like soda this is a must stop local chain.

My friend and I came here on a weekday when she was visiting from out of town. It was very empty…read morefor that reason, so we were able to be served right away. They have a great selection of beers if you're a craft beer person. I used to come here frequently in the past and not much has changed (in a good way). It's a good easy going spot where you can have a few beers with friends. They have a nice outdoor patio area as well so it's a good one to check out when the weather is nice! They have taps, a stocked fridge, and a large bottle / can selection to choose from. It's also a good place to stop in if you're looking for a case to take home or to a party, for example.

Great beer selection for challenging to find beers from out of state. Staff is great &…read moreknowledgeable. And Monday discounts are a bonus!

Nice small bar located in Garner on 42- (Street soon to be…read morere-named -owner may change name of bar) Plenty of parking-with the road and building construction it is tricky to get in but well worth the effort. Bartender was Super friendly and helpful- many craft beers available for takeout or drink in. Bartender had his super friendly dog that just wanted you to throw the ball ( dog came over because we wanted it too) Construction on bar will have new opening facing a different way to open to a patio.

Very cute place. However, there's not a huge selection. They do have many local craft beers, though.read more

So...what's the actual name of this place? Bottles & Cans Beer and Wine Shop or Taps and Social?…read moreJudging by the signage and the receipt, it seems to answer to both. Either way, it delivers exactly what you'd hope for--a great selection of drinks in a relaxed, social setting. After finishing dinner at Shijiri, we had a little over an hour to kill before heading home, so we wandered over here. We decided to grab seats inside rather than on the front patio. The interior is surprisingly spacious, with plenty of seating whether you prefer pulling up to the bar or sinking into one of the comfortable sofas. Our tasting lineup included the refreshing Sangria Slushy, Anderson Valley's Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Stout, and Komana's Hefe the Hefeweizen. While enjoying our drinks, we spent some time hanging out with Aria, the Bouvier des Flandres, who was incredibly friendly and happily accepted all the attention. She definitely added to the welcoming atmosphere. Before leaving, we couldn't resist browsing the shelves and ended up taking home a build-your-own six-pack featuring beers from 3 Floyds, Edit, Middle James, Two Tides, Grimm, and Anytime Beer Co. The selection is excellent for anyone who enjoys discovering craft beers beyond the usual grocery store offerings. Whether you're looking to enjoy a drink on-site, build a mixed six-pack to take home, or simply relax with friends (or make a new four-legged one), this place checks all the boxes. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area.

Dropped by Bottles & Cans recently and had a good experience…read more Parking was very convenient because Bottles & Cans is part of a strip mall, so no problems there. They had a pretty decent selection of beers available, and I was impressed that you could get pretty much any type of beer as a singleton (versus having to buy a 4 pack or whatever). I did feel like the refrigerated section could have been a bit larger, but they did have a few good choices in there. They had a big selection of beers available on tap, and while I didn't partake this time, I was kind of tempted by the quadrupel :) The bartender was nice and helpful throughout my visit. Overall, if you're in the area, this seems like a nice place to stop and grab a beer. I've seen slightly better selection of beers elsewhere, but I do think you could find something you like here :)

Great selection of beer and wine. A little on the pricey side ($10+ for a 12oz draft - ouch!)…read more Found a reasonable can, and only $2 opening to drink onsite. Strong local vibes. Love the back door patio seating option. Food truck was onsite the Friday night.

If you're a wine lover, I highly recommend Bottle Theory. They have an incredible selection of…read morewines. They also offer AI-powered wine profile search. It helps match you with wines based on your preferences making choosing easy. The atmosphere is laid back. You can relax, enjoy a glass, and really take your time. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I ended up purchasing a bottle based on an employee's recommendation, brought it to a gathering, and it became the crowd favorite. Highly recommend!

This food was so good! I was even able to have veggies (cabbage and collards). The bomb! The…read moreportions were so big and the meat was so tender. I had enough for two meals and you better believe I had left overs the next day. They found a way to keep the food warm as well. I walked around the park for about 20 minutes before I ate and it was still warm. where are y'all going to be next? I'm hungry just thinking about it! G-Ma Southern Cooking is too good!

My co-workers rave about the food and so I have been dying to try the food. I don't know if anyone…read morerealized they were onsite as it was raining, so I got my lunch pretty quickly. The fried ribs are amazing and tender. I have to say that this was the biggest surprise. I don't know how she gets them so moist and tender. The seasoning is just right and I didn't even need any sauce. The portions are generous and the sides were very good as well. The greens and Mac and cheese reminded me of Sunday dinner. The price was reasonable.

Erin was our bartender and did some an amazing job serving us. Food is so good and service is…read morebetter than expected. Top notch. We've been looking for a local watering hole and this fits the bill. So happy to have found this place and looking forward to our next visit.

We stopped off on our way home from the beach. I had called to ask if there was an outdoor patio…read morewhere we could sit w/our 2 dogs. The woman who answered the phone was wonderful and explained their back patio arrangement w/a separate entrance. Once we sat down she came out w/biscuits for them. She and our server, Jason, were friendly and welcoming. The beef tips and sides were fantastic! We will make this a regular stop to/ from Topsail. Excellent people and food!!