I've only been to this particular ABC store a few times with it being out of my way. However when…read morethey have the product I'm looking for I never hesitate. The location is visible off Ferrell Parkway in a strip. The store is on the corner of the building. Parking is plentiful and lit clean. This was delivery day so the store had some nice allocated bottles of bourbon. Boxes were on the floor as they rushed product up the best they could. It appeared they were short staffed, who isn't these days. I found what I was looking for in a Knob Creek 12 year and a EH Taylor Small Batch. The manager checked me out and was friendly. She discussed a few things going on with Virginia ABC that was helpful. This is not a regular, but recommend and would happily return.

I was there yesterday , June 19th. It was 6:50 PM, 10 minutes before closing. There was a short…read moreolder guy named Mickey monitoring the door, making sure that everyone was wearing a mask. During the 10 minutes I was in the store I watched this man be very disrespectful to the employees and customers. He was telling the employees to "Just shut up and do what I say." I must've heard him tell the two guys working the registers to "shut up" at least five times.... they weren't even saying anything in the first place! He was also just shouting orders at the customers entering the store. The store was busy because it was 10 minutes before they closed so Mickey was trying to get everyone out of the store so he could close up. Around 6:55 he told the 2 men working the registers , as well as the 4 or 5 people waiting outside that they would be the last customers of the day. A younger black woman that was waiting outside didn't have a mask, so he told her that she couldn't come in. At 6:58 - About 3 minutes after he stated that there would be no other customers, a middle aged white man approached the door and said "All I need is 1 bottle of Jack Daniels" and pretty much begged to be let it in. **THIS GUY DID NOT HAVE A MASK AND MICKEY LET HIM RIGHT IN- NO QUESTIONS ASKED.** As the man entered the store, the younger black woman that Mickey denied entry to made a comment about how she was not let it because she didn't have a mask - just 3 minutes earlier. Mickey reluctantly let her in the store. She told him that what he did was not fair. I agree with her. It seemed blatantly racist. All of the customers in the store also agreed. Once the other customer started to chime in , Mickey started to say , "Oh, here we go again...." That guy literally didn't see anything wrong with what he did. This is ridiculous and needs to be addressed immediately.

The Virginia ABC store on Sam's Drive in the heart of Chesapeake is one of the better stores in the…read morearea. They have a decent selection of bourbon available as well as many other spirits. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the various products. It can get hectic during the special allocation drops because of the way they handle things. People start lining up very early on drop day, so either get there early or be prepared to wait in a long line. That goes for everyone, it doesn't matter if you're the town drunk just looking to pick up a pint of your favorite rot gut booze, the line starts way back there... too harsh? You wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen on drop day.

I've been to this store a few times and it's been consistently average so a 3 seems to fit it best…read more I shopped them in the last 45 days and found little selection. The store is located off Battlefield Blvd. you must enter Sams Club and it's a side small strip. It's easy to overlook. Customers will enjoy plenty of parking. The lot was debris free as the walk up on my visits. I found a few harder to find bottles here and was pleased. The store is clean and organized. The staff meh. Checkouts were professional just not as friendly as I would hope for. I would return to this location for the right products, but since it's not close to my house I would not be a regular.

In my quest to eventually add and review every Virginia ABC store in Virginia Beach I bring you the…read morelatest addition and first review of 2021. Located in the Providence Square Shopping Center in Kempsville. The store is West side of the strip with excellent signage. The center is updated and has plenty of parking. No debris in the area or upon walk up. My arrival was just before noon and there was a line. Any bourbon hunter knows what this means. It's Monday truck day and some hard to find bottles are ready to be pillaged. I learned it was STAGG Jr. today which is rare. The store was clean and organized. All of the new stock was on shelves. The line was orderly and when opened precisely at 12 PM customers made their way to a box of 12 STAGG Jr. I got the next to last one. Price retail is just under $60. However secondary market hundreds. This was a great day for an elusive bourbon. Checkout was socially distanced with the staff protected by plexiglass. No issues with my gift card transaction. The clerk was friendly and knowledgeable. Another staff opened the door for my exit. This will not be a regular store with distance from my home. However if they have certain stock I cannot find elsewhere I have no issues visiting them again. I created a collection of area ABC stores that users may find helpful.

We stopped by the Virginia ABC store on Kempsville Road and Volvo Parkway…read more They have a great selection and the staff here is very knowledgeable and friendly. I was surprised to see Blanton's on the shelf but they have a couple of bottles available, and even a few Baby Blanton's 375ml. Happy hunting Bourbon lovers!

I visited a local shop next door and I thought it was only right to pick up some spirits to add in…read more This was my first time visiting this ABC store. The store was super organized and the ladies were eagerly waiting to assist those that entered the store. I even witnessed an employee come from behind the counter to assist a customer looking for a particular spirit. I thought to myself, oh wow, this was over the top customer service. I have been in places before, and the employee just yells the aisle or points in the direction of the item. So this was refreshing to see. I needed help and the associate helped me :) I was looking for the miniature section and found what I needed. I would definitely recommend you check out this location. It's not super big inside, but you are sure to find something you like. It's in a great location as well. Near eateries and grocery shopping. I believe a gas station is nearby too. Great spot! If you like ABC... check them out! Plenty of parking. Have fun - drink responsibly and enjoy life :)

IYKYK, just in case you don't..well I went in, but the flavor in my drink of choice was not…read moreavailable. No worries, the customer service was great and offered to check other locations for me! I declined and headed to the Navy Exchange package store.

A couple of great visits to one of Virginia Beaches newest stores that opened during lockdown…read moreSpring of 2020. Few still even know they are there and the business is just off two busy roads. Find them in the Birdneck Shoppes in between Laskin & Virginia Beach Boulevard. The store is one of two anchors and signage is exceptionally good on the building. This Virginia ABC has a fresh new look and is inviting to customers. Parking is nearby and the lot has been clean. The interior although clean, bright and extremely organized with displays is a letdown on size. The bourbon area particularly has less shelf space than others. However still a strong inventory of favorites. They also have a refrigerator offering cold alcoholic items such as Jack Daniels Honey. What has elevated the store is their fabulous customer service from staff and female manager. Twice the manager has went above and beyond to assist me with harder to find allocated bottles. Although this is a store that I could easily drive to from my home it's not one that I will frequent with nearby Hilltop being superior on bourbon inventory. That should take nothing away from one of the newest and cleanest stores in Virginia Beach.

It's not a regular for me, but a great store with a central Virginia Beach location near Lynnhaven…read moreMall. The store is located in the Parkway Shopping Center off Lynnhaven Parkway. It's a busy strip with nearby Chick Fil A. Surface parking is adequate. I really like the newer renovated ABC's and this one is not a disappointment. It's a large store with great amount of inventory. The bourbon section is adequate, but nothing mind blowing. A sales associate was stocking on my last visit and offered help. That elevates them for sure to above par. The store was clean and organized. I found a Sazreac Rye and checked out. I'm sure I will return.

I'm shopping for a shotgun wedding! So what better way for me to alleviate stress than to go…read moreshopping for cocktails?! I have an idea for wedding drinks. Now to buy the mixes... there's no shortage on the variety of mixes here. Plenty to choose from! And some were even on sale! Pre-made margaritas are on sale for less than $19 per 1.75L. I also got a few nice bottles of rum ranging from $25-$40. I'm happy with my selection and the employees are super friendly. Checkout is quick and my cashier even loads almost all my bottles in a box for me. Mission accomplished for $200!

Standard ABC store. Nothing special really to write about here…read more They had all the usuals and a small assortment of holiday and gift boxes with limited flavors. Staff asked twice if we needed help so they were friendly and helpful. Low on some things but, due to holidays and COViD, understandable. Great location at RedMill with lots of parking, shopping and dining. So easy to hit while running other errands.

First time at this Virginia ABC store that's a haul from my house, but they had the goods today…read morewith a late truck arrival of specialty bourbon. Located in the Red Mill Shopping Center. Yelp has the wrong address and it's been reported. Plenty of parking and the lot and walk up tidy. There is curbside service by calling the store. All of the ABC's offer online ordering as well, but no delivery. I got to the business a few hours early and was #1 in line for Old Fitzgerald 14. It's a rare hard to find bottle that had been released over the past week in Hampton Roads. After this week the bottle will not be seen until next years release. I was lucky enough to score one on Tuesday too! The Regional Manager Sharon was at the store today helping them out. She peeked out to confirm they had the rare Fitzgerald bottle in stock. A few other customers soon followed to wait in line. Approximately six stores were allocated three bottles each today. At noon the doors opened and I was directed to the Old Fitzgerald on the shelf. Typically the store does not bother shelving the most rare bottles because it's gone in seconds. However the proper way to do it was done today with oversight of the regional manager. Checkout was smooth and I also received the box it came in. The items is pricy with tax $145. Secondary market it runs $500+ It was a good day and the store was impressive on customer service.

First time at this Portsmouth ABC store and first time conducting an online pick-up order…read more The store is located in front of a large strip off the main road and is in a small strip of its own. The parking lot had a decent amount of debris. Availability of spaces seemed adequate for my weekend visit. I requested curbside service and confirmed with the store early afternoon. My purchase was a hard to find typically not available for purchase by curbside or store pick up. The staff said to call upon arrival and they would deliver to me in my vehicle. Once I arrived I decided to go inside just in case they had anything else interesting on the shelf. The store is small, but had a healthy amount of bourbon on the shelf. I did not see anything worthy of spending more money. The staff had my package bagged up and I had already purchased online. The employees were friendly. The receipt was attached. So an easy grab and go process. My score was a Makers Mark Wood Finishing Series. Grab if you see it. This store is far from where I reside, so I most likely will not return. The staff alone makes me want to round up, but the debris and size of the store puts them at a 3.5.

Before I begin this review let me start off by saying that this review is based solely on my…read moreopinion and my alone,so with that being said let's go!!. Ok let me be the first to say there is really nothing you can say negative about alcoholic beverages,we all know that is important to drink responsibly!!.. The reason I left off a star is because this particular location didn't have the beverage I was looking for...