I enjoyed the tasting cellar much more than the vibe upstairs at Charley's. The folks working were kind and welcoming, and they answered some questions I had ahead of ordering a wine flight. Since I was planning to share with my mom, I went for the sweet wine flight despite personally preferring semi-dry wines more. I think that was my mistake, as my mom ended up not wanting to drink much, and the sweet wines are SWEET. Like syrupy-sweet. Not just like a nice moscato-sweet. It was like drinking straight sugar. And the price was steep at $37 after tip. We sat on their patio, which is underneath Charley's patio, and were treated to serene river views. A local artist played some music too. Cool vibe, I just ordered the wrong thing. read more

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Grey place, had so much fun!!! The atmosphere, the views, food and drinks are on point.

When we arrived the staff was unwelcoming and rude. We had a larger group and were told we couldn't move chairs together so we spread out. One of the waitresses said "so are we just scattering now?". You won't let us all sit together so yes? It was unnecessary and rude. The waitress told us $14 dollars for a wine flight then when the bill came it was $39. They told us that price was never told to us (it was and multiple customers at the winery were told a lower price as well). The wine was also not good. The service was horrible, our party felt treated poorly and they were rude from the jump. I do not recommend this place the staff is rude, the wine is not good, and they don't tell you correct prices! read more

We stumbled across the tasting room on a Sunday afternoon after finishing our bike ride on the High Bridge Trail. It seems that most of Farmville is closed on Sundays so we were delighted to find them open! My husband and I both ordered a tasting flight. You could choose from "sweet" or "dry" so we got one of each with the addition of a charcuterie board. We headed to sit outside on the covered porch and our flights were brought out about 15 minutes later. We began enjoying our wine tasting and taking in the view of the woods and creek. It is a lovely setting and very peaceful. After about 30 minutes we moved inside to cool down a bit as we were still waiting on our charcuterie board. After close to 45 minutes we inquired and the new staff member said it was still coming. It finally arrived a few minutes later and was delicious; we just wish that it hadn't take so long. Fortunately we had time on our hands and we were relaxed enough to just enjoy our afternoon. The wine was great and it was nice to taste wines from several Virginia Vineyards. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and glad that we stopped in. There were only 2 women working so I think they were just a bit understaffed for the afternoon. I wouldn't let that keep us from returning and it shouldn't keep you from stopping in. Pros: The employees were friendly and hard working plus the environment was relaxing and clean. The wine was tasty! Charcuterie board was plentiful! My only con: The long wait for the charcuterie board. read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Outside porch - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

5 Stars+!!! Small town hospitality at its finest! Special shout-out to: Susan, Shannon, Hannah and Jessie! Our family can not stop raving at how wonderful of an experience we had this past weekend at The Virginia Tasting Cellar. I had originally emailed about hours with it being the day after Christmas. I had looked all around FarmVille for something our large family could do while we waited for our Air BNB to be ready. Megan, the manager, was eager to assist and help, letting me know that they would be open and that they would be able to accommodate our family of 6 plus a toddler. I then proceeded to see if we could bring some games in to kill time and to my pleasant surprise she said "of course" and they had games of their own in the establishment. When we got there we were greeted with smiling faces from all the girls! They were so genuinely excited to see us and seat us! I thought their enthusiasm was so charming, like we belonged right there in that town with our old friends eager to see us! My father-in-law, who has gluten sensitivity, was in touch with Susan over the phone earlier in the week and she reassured him that due to her sons nut allergy they would definitely be able to accommodate him so we could all eat lunch together. Eating a meal all together is near impossible, but the staff made a wonderful selection for him and he never got ill which was wonderful considering we were all about to spend our weekend together away! They also thoroughly enjoyed joking with "Ricky Martin" about getting a song or two out of him! Lol While The Cellar wasn't doing tastings due to covid we were offered so many samples before we actually purchased our drinks. This is greatly appreciated when we all like different things! They had a wonderful selection with a wide range of wines and ciders. We left with a bottle of Horton- nice and sweet if you like that type- but they also had drier selections that my father in law enjoyed. The cider they make in house was also good. The food was just as awesome, as we all had something different and everyone left overly full because we didn't want any to go to waste. We tried the caramel cheesecake and it was also yummy! The prices were very reasonable and portions were good. For the 5 of us to eat and drink it coast a little over a hundred which I thought was a steal! At the end of our meal we asked Susan to take a photo for us on their beautiful deck! It had an amazing view! The stream behind this place is magical and our toddler loved the pallet swing! Susan went above and beyond taking memorable photos for us and got some great lasting shots! Everything from the friendly service, to the drinks, photos and space made our trip more than imaginable. We seriously think stopping at The Cellar will become a new family tradition! I want to also mention that the space was extremely clean, the bathrooms were kept up and nice and everyone was wearing masks due to covid! This place is truly a gem and there is no doubt we will be in again when we get this way! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for making our trip a little more magical! read more

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Wine? In Farmville?? Absolutely. Tucked behind Charley's you'll find this pretty gem. $10 to taste 10 varieties of your choice (with a complimentary glass). I love how knowledgeable our hostess was. From dry to sweet. Cider to red and white ~ it's in the cellar. read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Checking off list - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

This is a unique wine tasting venue . You won't find one grape vine anywhere . They host 8 different wineries and some breweries. The atmosphere is nothing to WINE about . It's down below Charlie's here in Farmville . This gives it that wine cellar feel . We actually did not do a wine tasting but tasted the ciders . They offer some small plate menu options. Their large patio area is warm and inviting . 2 fireplaces burning to keep you toasty on colder days and fans to cool you when it gets warm. You can gather some friends order your favorite wine and sit back and relax . Also a stream that runs near the patio . Very charming relaxing view . read more

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Pretty cool little place! We went on a Sunday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised to find they were hosting a "sip and shop" event where local vendors were set up on their patio. The patio is GORGEOUS - a view unlike anything else in FarmVille. They offer a wine flight that they say is equivalent to two glasses of wine, but i think it's closer to three. Every wine I tried was delicious and unique. Minus one star for service... the staff was so focused on the event that no one even came to take our order. Had to ask multiple people before we were helped. And when we went to pay before we left, the girl asked what we were waiting for. We could've easily left without paying.... Better organization is clearly needed during these events. But we still enjoyed it and would absolutely visit again, just knowing you have to be a bit forward to be helped. read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Wine flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

I'm just passing through the area for a hike and decided to stop here afterwards and was so happy I did. Immediately I was created and attended to, they offered me several free samples of different wines until I settled on a glass, and then sat me outside on their cute HEATED patio with a view! read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Heated outdoor patio - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

Awesome wine, staff, and atmosphere! Thoroughly enjoyable! They get the food from Charley's and you have the option of indoor or deck dining. Heaters are on the deck! read more

I have never in my life ever experienced such bad customer service. We come here ALL the time and love it, but we will absolutely not be back. We had a large party and were told we could move some chairs together outside. After we did this, a different girl who works there said "we need you to not move the furniture, and put it back where it was" to which I very nicely replied "oh I'm sorry the other lady told us we could move it". She then said "no she didn't". I was in such shock that she spoke back to me like that implying that we lied. My father in law knew what the original woman told us about moving the chairs and he is the calmest quietest person who would never make that up. We then walked inside to ask how we could sit together for a party of 8 and the same girl proceeded to LAUGH at us and refused to apologize or believe what we said. She still hasn't apologized and continued to laugh and has piss poor customer service. Please, do something about this. We have had a bridal shower here and loved it so much until this incident and we won't be returning until she's gone. And we will also be telling everyone else we know who loves it about this incident. Customer service is so important and you should never ever imply a customer is lying and talk so aggressively to them. Again, this was the rudest I've ever been spoken to by someone and I was absolutely baffled by the inability of her to apologize and LAUGHTER at us. read more

By far one of the best local wine tasting spots in VA. All local Vineyards only. Which gives it the most unique taste of Virginia. The display and atmosphere of this establishment was very inviting clean. Great service and very friendly hosts. I will definitely come back again. read more

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Beautiful setting. Taste Virginia's best beers and wines on a porch overlooking a creek. Live music and tasty snacks make this a destination before you shop for home decor and furnishings in the renovated factories across the street. WARNING! This area could be hazardous to the health of your wallet, but what a way to go!!! read more

If you like wine then this is the place for you. They have multiple vineyards wines to sample. You can purchase a sampling of several, or by the glass, or by the bottle. They have an amazing outdoor seating area even in the winter with fireplaces and blankets for your lap. They have live music occasionally and a small but wonderful food menu. Great and knowledgeable staff to help you with your choices and tasting. Great place to meet friends and relax. Definitely recommend trying. read more

They have 8 different wineries that you can try with like 3-6 wines from the winery. A tasting was $12 a person and you can try 10 different wines with it. I wish the pours were bigger but it might be due to ABC laws or something. We were slow getting set up and were confused what to do for a bit. Though when we checked out farmville after this it was even slower so it must have been a Sunday thing. I know smaller towns can be less busy on Sundays. If you tell them what you like you can sample just that. Like we like sweet wine so we mostly sampled that. They also have drys and reds so if you like that then you can sample those from each wineries. Our bartender person was very friendly. They had a nice chocolate based beer too. Their patio with the river was great. They have food from next door available. I think this was the coolest part in visiting farmville. read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

This is a very lovely location with a wonderful variety of local wines. They offer a tasting experience that includes a nice glass as a souvenir. Be sure to go to the back deck. There is a lovely and relaxing deck with an amazing view. Be sure to try the Thistle Gate Sangria. read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

This place is a hidden treasure. The best wine tasting I've ever experienced and the best part of my trip to Farmville. Susan was a wonderful host-very knowledgeable, laid back, and funny. From the moment we walked in she was very welcoming and made sure we had a good time. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. The cellar has wines, cider, and beer from all over VA that customers are able to try. The inside of this place is very nice but the outside patio would keep me coming back every night if I lived closer. Live music, multiple fire pits, a giant porch swing, and a gorgeous view of the Appomattox River (not to mention a delicious steaming mug of mulled wine) will create a state of relaxation you will not want to leave. Highly recommended! read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - Most relaxing glass of wine a girl could ask for!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

Went to The Cellar last night for fun, friends, music and of course, great wines!! Loved the patio, waterfront atmosphere. The music by Chaz Knapp was spot on and completed the evening. . . We will most definitely go back and will highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

I'm never leaving ! What a sweet relaxing place ! Delicious VA wines w a spectacular view ! Chanel our tasting expert was super sweet too! Can't wait to come back! read more

The Virginia Tasting Cellar - The swing porch sold me ! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Farmville, Virginia

A great concept, but lacking in execution. The main idea is to taste about 8 different vineyards wines. It was a little confusing how the entire thing worked at first, but once we understood and started the tasting, the tasting could have been a little more informative. As a local VA wine lover and former tasting room associate, when I asked about the wines, the staff couldn't provide much feedback. Staff needs to be more educated on what wines they are selling. Whites need to be tasted first over reds ALWAYS. Dry first before sweet. Staff was also not over friendly. read more

This place is an amazing asset to FarmVille! It is a beautiful venue, and would be perfect for holding an event. The outside area overlooks the river and is very relaxing. The indoor area is beautiful. (See pictures below for everything) They offer wine tastings and a menu of foods that can be paired. I plan to come back again soon! read more

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The Virginia Tasting Cellar is one of the most beautiful places in which I've ever found myself. The ambiance is incredible. Calming, inviting, and charming. The patio is one of my favorite places to be when the trees are green and when the leaves are changing. They also have Sunday Game Day where you can come and play board games while sipping on some delicious vino. There are even coloring books and crayons for kids. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The variety of wines from vineyards across the state is wonderful. I love that I don't have to drive all over Virginia to taste the wines our state has to offer. Do yourself a favor and go this weekend! read more

I just love this spot! It's great if you're looking for an afternoon hang out or have been shopping all day and need to wine-down. There are great wineries to try, bottles for purchase, and a beautiful porch overlooking the Appomattox to enjoy bottles of the wine you have tried and love! read more

It's like I don't know where to start. The service and experience were so amazing that I'm blown away. We began our visit with Shannon (I think! They pointed out that they were the 3 S's so I'm super sorry if I'm mixing you up.) She explained the way the tastings worked and was incredibly patient with our boys, who were quite whiny at that point, while we got prepared and decided to try to tastings. Part way through Savannah (again, I may be confusing names and I am so sorry) joined and helped us with our tastings. Both ladies were very knowledgeable about the wines they were pouring and gave us both facts and personal preference & tasting notes. During this time, Susan the manager helped us out by giving out 4 yr old some crackers, paper, & pencil. He had so much fun coloring while we tasted! Once we finished our wine tasting the ladies split up so that I could try cider and my husband could try beer. We had ordered our snacks (the soft pretzel which you absolutely must try!!! And the Gouda pimento cheese which we took leftovers of) ahead of time and were happy to sit down on the patio and start nibbling. We were never without service during this time. Savannah and Shannon were both attentive, engaging, and personable while they checked in on our drinks and overall satisfaction. This was our Father's Day outing, which can be tricky to plan with a 4 yr old and 18 month old, and it was even better than we had hoped for! Visit the tasting cellar. Meet the staff. Try the snacks. I guarantee it will be worth every minute and dollar!!! read more

What a neat concept - kind of like a mini wine festival right across the street from Green Front. They have wines from about 10 different locations set up in separate tasting stations. A set of 10 tastings is $10 and you get to keep the glass! I don't know how they change. They also have a very nice covered outside area overlooking the Appomattox river where you can sit back and relax with a glass of your favorite wine from the tastings. On the day we were there they had live music as well. read more