Hidden gem! Wide selection of products - whiskey, wine, beer, and gifts! It's difficult to walk out…read moreof this cellar without buying more than you were planning to. The owner is also very pleasant and knowledgeable. Hoping they have wine tastings coming up this summer !

Located in a cute little town off of the 380, this wine store does not lack in zest and flare. The…read moreowner of the store is very helpful and happy to assist you as you browse through their selection of wine and spirits. The front room has a great selection of wine paraphernalia like tee shirts bedazzled with witty wine sayings, a quaint refrigerator section stocked with food, hostess supplies like bottle stoppers and the like, and discounted bottles. The back room features a great selection of wine with quick quips describing the wine, which makes it handy for people like me who don't care to read aristocratic wine descriptions like "oak-ey" and "herbaceous." The owner did give us a discount on a box full of wine! Score! I was informed that the wine shop is partnering with the Art Gallery across the street to have a "wine and paint" night, where like minded ladies and gents get together for creations and libations!

My Uncle & Aunt who live in North Liberty, IA treated myself and other family members to brunch & a…read moretour of the distillery. The seating area outside is very nice and the view is beautiful. The $23.99 brunch really could step up the food items. I personally did not eat brunch after seeing what was offered and it just didn't look appealing. I'm from California and the brunch menus at the wineries I go to the food is top tier. But you do pay $80.00+ and up. After brunch my uncle treated us all to the tour. Our tour guide Kelly was absolutely amazing. She was very informative and answered any questions we asked. Kelly truly dies deserves the 5 star review. After our distillery tour we all sat back out at the patio area and listens to live music. We ordered some wine and I ordered their wood fire cheese pizza which was very delicious. Today was a very nice outing for the family. If I ever come back I would just order pizza or something off the menu and NOT the brunch.

I don't care what anybody says, this is one of my favorite spot in the area! As always the service…read morewas excellent and the food was on point. But what really blow my mind was setting outside drinking an old fashioned well watching the sunset. Pretty freaking cool!!!!

Oh how I love this gorgeous boutique! The owners have decorated the space so beautifully, from…read morestamped flooring to personalized staging. The home decor inventory is ever-changing with current trends and beautiful classics. You can be assured to find something on any budget. Make sure to stop in frequently because M+M decorate according to the season. You can get some fabulous ideas!!! Moxie + Mortar has a variety of unique gifts such as jewelry, skin care, and handbags. There is a connecting space for wine tasting classes or private events. You are also welcome to enjoy a glass while lounging in front of the fireplace. It's spectacular!

What a phenomenal location for a wedding! Attended my nieces wedding and knew it was going to be an…read moreevent to remember. The ceremony took place on a covered large patio, in front of a wood burning fireplace that added to the ambiance. The reception was filled with an incredible countertop full of delectable charcuterie artfully arranged and just as delicious tasting as it was beautiful. They did such a wonderful job serving all the guests appetizers, drinks at the bar, and a multi course dinner, as well as the wedding cake. The brisket was so tender, it fell apart as soon as you put it on your plate. There was ample parking within the beautiful vineyard. I can't think of one thing that could have been better. The food was perfect, the atmosphere was romantic, and the venue just could not have been more special.

I had the most wonderful time at Walker Homestead. It was a beautiful evening and even though…read moresitting outside can bring risk of the elements (bugs, wind, sun in the eyes), it was well worth it for the view. It was a busy evening and there was a little wait, as to be expected, for our food. It was delicious pizza! I loved having a fresh pizza with fresh ingredients- the difference is noticeable from the usual fast food pizza. After some photos with the sunset, we went to take a look at the goats and chickens. It was a cute way to end the evening. I would highly recommend coming here with the family.

The only one of its kind in the IC Downtown District, Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar has it all. (And…read moreby all, I mean cheese and wine. What more could you need?) What started as a wine and cheese shop with a small bar has grown into a full-service restaurant with a small shop. It boasts outdoor seating (though, be careful for falling acorns during the fall-- those are hazardous)! I stopped in on a Friday evening, prior to another reservation. I got a crisp glass of rose and enjoyed the beautiful October day. I'd d I recommend street parking, down Linn Street. Though the Tower Place Parking Ramp is a short .25 mile walk away. Honestly, I bumped this up a star for two main reasons. 1) STAFF. Man, just the most helpful, knowledgeable and personable folks work here. Kind folks. I mean Kind with a capital K -- and it starts from the top. During the pandemic, the owner donated $13k during the peak of the pandemic to local businesses. (By challenging his customers: For every $100 Brix gift card purchased, he would pay forward 100 percent, with 75 percent of the money going to various downtown venues, restaurants and retail, and 25 percent to the Englert Theatre.) Additionally, each year Brix does a Rosé vs Wade event raising money for the local Emma Goldman Clinic of Iowa City. 2) Wine classes. I am always so intrigued to see the wine classes Brix puts up on Facebook. I adore wine but I am not anything close to a sommelier. Keep an eye out for these informative and tasty classes! Brix is one of a kind in Downtown Iowa City. Sip, sip hooray! Stop by.

A distinctive feature of txakoli is the "txotx" pouring method, where the wine is poured from a…read moreheight into a glass to aerate it and release its aromas. This practice is common in Basque pintxo bars and adds a cultural ritual to the drinking experience. Only these guys can't be bothered to serve it that way. Shame on you for being lazy. Marks you as a hick bar in the cornbelt. Surprised you don't have sawdust and discarded peanut shells littering the floor.

A lot of different cooking/ baking items which is why I went to the store. But they also have a…read morevariety of other items.

I was walking along Linn Street towards RSVP when imagine my surprise, I see this store. Being an…read moreavid cook and kitchen gadget junkie, of course I had to go inside. I wasn't expecting much because most smaller kitchen supply stores don't impress me. I have high standards and prefer well-made high quality products. Well, you can imagine how surprised I was to find this unicorn of a store. I felt like I just walked through a door into wonderland. I thought I owned every kitchen gadget that was worth owning, but I was wrong. I found the cutest baker's dusting wand by OXO and a cool round trivet made of strung-together felted wool balls. They had some of my favorite brands like GIR, Staub, Microplane, Nordic Ware and Opinel. They also had a cool selection of aprons, mugs, spices, oils and vinegars. I was in heaven as I walked through the store. There was so much to look at. They have a well-curated selection of items that I would want to carry if I had my own kitchen supply store. I would much rather support a great locally owned store than a big chain like Williams Sonoma (that doesn't even really carry what I want). Iowa City is so lucky to have a store as wonderful as this. Every time I visit this city I have a few favorite stores that I must visit and I'm so happy to add this one to my list.

Excellent selection of wines and knowledgeable help from Jose. Always has different wines in with…read moregreat prices.

Some of the best pizza I've ever had. This was our first time eating here, but it won't be our…read morelast. Nice atmosphere, large selection of wines to take home. Wonderful service as well.

Very cool place to buy unique wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. They also sell other items…read moresuch as different types of sauces, wine accessories, dried pasta, and homemade spreads and dips. The worker was friendly and nice, introducing me to the shop the moment I stepped in. You can try samples of all their oils and vinegar. Unique ones from truffle flavored, black garlic infused, to lemon and basil. It is a great place to buy gifts or add detail to your cooking. Goes great on salads when making homemade dressing.

Ugh not sure why this place is still in business. Five of us ladies entered here to kill some time…read morebefore 12 bar opened. No where to sit inside. No wine tasting. No food. No personality from the staff. Fine they sat us outside. We split two bottles of wine. One was worse than the other, both were bad and overpriced. And then the staff says "there's a corking fee" Really? On your own bottles of wine? Have some class and just up charge your already overpriced poor wine and skip the embarrassment of a corking fee on your own wine. We won't be back.

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and learned quite a bit about bees and honey! We tried 20…read moretypes of honey that ranged from what you would expect from honey - sticky, sweet, amber, and delicious, to the unexpected - very grainy, thick, and many flavor profiles, including a hot honey. This is a great place to visit that is dedicated to bees and their continued survival despite all the chemical and environmental curveballs we continue to throw at them. Come visit when in the area!

B'Ann was very knowledgeable about the bees and honey making process. We got to try several kinds…read moreof honey and some honey wine (mead). Definitely a fun and interesting thing to do, and would like to visit the outdoor location when they are open!

JOHNCY! Now that I have your attention, it should be direct at Johncy's. This place is legit and a…read moregreat spot to get your classy liquors, designer beers or a 40 of your favorite rubbing alcohol substitute. I went into Johncy's with low expectations, anticipating an array of slim Jim's, beast light and many items I normally find in my grocers freezer, but came out a better man having learned the joys that lied within! I discovered that Johncy's was not simply a crappy store with a hilarious name, but rather a promised land of potations fit for a king or working class hero, which ever showed up first! Enough with the thesaurus.com words - fact is, the selection of solid microbrewery beers here is excellent. A step down from John's (seriously who isn't), but on par with any other place in town, if not even half a step up given the excellent variety for purchase. It was a lot like looking at the menu at Reds on any given night, but where the bottles were at your beck and call rather than only spoken to through a waiter. We didn't venture far from the beer aisles, but the wine and liquor selection seemed fine. Prices were very reasonable for the quality stuff you're buying and with a selection that's ever revolving, you've got plenty to choose from. Great place to grab brews for the game or brews to impress the boss!

As liquor stores in The NL go, this one is by far the best. If you need alcohol, beer, wine,…read morespirits, mixers, drinks, whiskey, vodka, rum, cordials, scotch, schnapps, brandies, liquors, stop in! Good diverse selection, and for the most place, price decent pricing on their stuff. Beer & wine selection isn't the biggest I've ever seen, but I guarantee you, that you can find something there that most ppl at your part will agree on drinking. Staff is always friendly, and if you need help, they'll usually try to help. I prefer to shop here over the liquor store attached to Corridor Convenience.