Walked in a few weeks ago wanting just the best of whatever hyper-local beers they had in the…read morecoolers. They helped me find some stuff that was just astonishing and even some really oddball choices. Very glad we stopped there.

Love their wine selections and pairing recommendations. Fun themes throughout the year such as…read moreOktoberfest. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wide selection of wine, IPA's and Ale.

In keeping with my string of world's largest, Duplin Winery, in Rose Hill, NC, is the World's…read morebest-selling muscadine winery and the oldest winery in North Carolina. It opened back in 1972 and has been family-owned for three generations. Their wines are typically made from muscadine and scuppernong grapes. I learned that they also carry Mothervine Wine, which comes from clippings of the 400-year-old vine in Roanoke Island. Duplin Winery was allowed to take clippings from this Mother Vine and established a new vineyard. Legend suggests the vine may have been planted by Croatan Native Americans or settlers of the Lost Colony. Scuppernong grapes are a white muscadine variety that is North Carolina's official state fruit. Duplin Winery is also known as the winery of the South. There is a large parking lot. The building's exterior looks rustic. Inside, you will be greeted when you enter the door. Remember to get your basket or cart, as it is difficult to carry items without one. The first room has the wines and food products. They had a section for sampling the dips, salsas, crackers and other items. The other room has the wine tasting and gift shop. Then, beyond that, there is the Bistro. I was delighted to find non-alcoholic wines. They offered Muscadine cider, Scuppernong (white), and Muscadine (red). I left with all three. While I didn't get to try the specific Mothervine wine, I did get to try the Alcohol-Free Scuppernong at the Bistro, which features the same historic state fruit variety that made the Mother Vine famous! The gift shop has items to find those perfect gifts or just something for yourself. From the rustic charm to the friendly greeting at the door, Duplin Winery truly lives up to its reputation as the 'Winery of the South.' It's a great stop for the history, the gifts, and the delicious sweet treats.

We had an amazing afternoon tasting some amazing wine and the food at the bistro amazing!!!! The…read moreservice was impeccable and the entire ambiance from the moment you enter was tastefully decorated. It was a great day of friends getting together from many states! we will be back! The winery tour was great! The knowledge Bruce shared was so great he definitely knows what he's doing! The wine tasting was very good! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8LTBJAd/

Yes, yes, yes! All around great place, the service was quick while being friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The ambience was cute and I loved the fresh flowers everywhere, I thought it was a beautiful touch! Lots of seating options -- tables, bar top, and comfy options like couches and cushy seats. The food was great, we got a shareable spread that came with 3 different dips and 3 different crackers/breads and all were very tasty. I also got a snack topper, its like a mini charcuterie board on top of your wine glass. I've never seen it anywhere else but I was obsessed and it was delicious, they even change up the meats/cheeses weekly! I suppose I should mention the wine, with the place being a wine bar and all. Great selection, lots of options! You're sure to find something you like!!! Such a pleasant experience all around, can't wait to go back!

My husband and I stopped overnight in Rocky Mount on our way home to Florida and found this gem!!…read moreSarah is the amazing owner and last night ran a wine tasting with Rive del Rosa Italian whites. YUMMY!! The local patrons were a delight - especially Eileen with whom we shared a table. Sarah is so knowledgeable- a true professional who not only knows the entire process of winemaking - but is so engaging and warm we didn't want to leave. This is a must stop for wine lovers Anne and Jimmy O'Neil Jupiter, Florida

Now that I have had the chance to come down from the clouds, I would like to thank everyone that is…read moreassociated with Simply Divine Oil & Wine. Kimberly and her staff were very attentive to our group which had gathered there to celebrate my 61st birthday/engagement party. Kim, my now fiance (Benjamin Wyche and my sister Carol did a wonderful job ! We didn't have to worry about setting up nor cleaning up. The staff did everything for us so that we could savor the moment. This place is a hidden gem!!! Everyone enjoyed the ambience and the friendly atmosphere. Kimberly, thank you so much for being there for us! Will definitely be going back!

What charming shop. I love the variety of oils and wines. I…read morewill definitely be visiting again!!

The mill is a nice place to chill at for work study etc. I go here for studying or doing school…read morehere and it's quite nice. The service is pretty fast which I like since fast service is nice. The food here is quite good here which I also like too. I myself personally go for two reasons aka school or music bingo every first Friday of the month when I can make it. All in all I like the mill and would suggest it.

Coffee was okay, it could have been the flavor I got. The oat milk had a strange texture not sure…read morewhy. The service was good, they were very nice and attentive. The place is really cute. Places to sit and chat and they also have a bar for later in the day. I would try it again but maybe a hot latte or a different flavor.

On this Friday evening on March 17, the place certainly felt like, smelled like, and looked like an…read moreIrish bar! Lots of patrons decked out in green St. Patrick's Day garb, with plenty of free giveaways to compliment your wardrobe. Even green beer Huggies/cooler cups! For a growing crowd, the service never wavered. Excellent and attentive. We were told the food would be an hour before we even ordered. That's okay they have plenty of cold beers to choose from (no draft--cans and bottles only). Our food was only 20 minutes max and very good corned beef. There are two main rooms, one with the bar and the other with pool tables. We will need to check them out on a date other than March 17.

Chill ambience. average pricing. Haven't tried their food though. Always a good time with friends.read more

We had a spectacular lunch at Persimmons recently, highlighted by the amazing service and tasty…read moreofferings. This was our first visit, so we were excited to get a water view when seated at our table - it was a bit too blustery to sit outside overlooking the river and massive boats parked alongside the waterfront restaurant. Our server, Brooke, guided us through everything from the cocktail menu to the entrees, effortlessly - she made solid suggestions from the get-go and was a delight to have helping us. Our two-top started off with a classic Persimmons Old Fashioned ($18) cocktail and a pear vodka, habanero and cucumber lime drink called the Bon Voyage ($14). We chose to split the Roasted Beet Salad ($13) as our appetizer and it was certainly large enough for two to share. The spring mix was topped with delicious red and golden beets, flecks of goat cheese and pistachios, as well as a thick fig balsamic. The salad could have easily been a meal topped with an optional protein. The entree menu features most of the coastal classics, including Fish Tacos ($16), a couple of massive burgers and some heavier offerings like Seafood Pasta ($32) and a huge Fried Seafood Platter ($30) We opted for the Tequila Salmon ($32), served over rice pilaf with green beans and a spicy margarita sauce. I ordered the Unicorn Fish ($30), mostly out of curiosity and upon Brooke's suggestion. The latter was an amazingly flakey fish with the taste and texture of grouper. Topped with honey pecans and served over a lemon scallop risotto with asparagus and spinach - certainly the most nicely prepared fish I've had in a very long time. We wrapped up the meal with a couple more cocktails and enjoyed the late afternoon view - the Wake Breaker ($18) drinks feature reposado, bailey's chocolate and a touch of habanero - the perfect end to an amazing meal.

My small group wanted to eat waterside, so we went to Persimmons for lunch. We were quickly seated…read moreupstairs with picturesque views of the water. Our server Ridley, came to the table promptly, answered our questions and took our orders. Our drinks came quickly and were always full. The food arrived soon after our orders were placed. The presentation of our meals was terrific. Three diners in our party ordered the Fish Tacos and one got the Fish and Chips. It would be an understatement to say the servings were seriously generous. The fish & chips came 3 large fried fish filets and a heaping of seasoned fries. The taco orders each had 3 full vs mini sized soft tacos overflowing with fish filets...the fish was legit spilling out over both ends of the tacos! The fish was lightly battered, nicely seasoned and fried to perfection. The quantity of the food was so generous, only one of us could finish our meal!! On our way out, we stopped and spoke with the manager Kelsey. She is the spirit behind the "the new and improved" Persimmon's ethos. She took no credit for the changes or improvements and instead placed our exemplary experience squarely at the feet of her employees! It's obvious she's a wonderful, caring leader of the Persimmon's team. Cheers to Kelsey, Ridley and the Persimmon's crew!

We live right next to Louella, and absolutely love this wine shop! Service is always very welcoming…read moreand friendly, and there's a pretty large selection of wine! You can sample wine at the counter, or buy bottles from the shelves (to drink there or to go). They also offer free wine tastings every Saturday! We often pick up wine bottles to go- they have a decent selection of wine from many different countries. Favorite part about Louella? It's dog-friendly! Both inside and outside (making these hot days more bearable for us and our fur baby). It can get crowded here, but have never had a problem finding a table- and we've made several friends at this shop! Would highly recommend stopping in for some wine!

Really popular place amongst locals. The staff are very knowledgeable about the menu options which…read morechange quite frequently. I had the moscato. It was sweet and had a nice lychee taste. I also really like the ambiance. Very classy and perfect meet up place to catch up with friends.