Every time I move somewhere all I can do is hope for the best in terms of bottle shops. Namely,…read morethat the owner(s) is actually knowledgeable on craft beer, so that they can consistently order good stuff. I have to say, this place truly knows what it's doing. Since moving here there have been all kinds of crazy top-tier drops: Cantillon, rarer 3F's, Fidens, Trillium, in addition to ongoing deliveries of highly rated beers (you're practically guaranteed to find a handful of beers rated 4.2+ on Untappd any time you walk in here). There's a good mix of local and non-local beers as well. I find it can be detrimental to focus TOO much on local beer. I also think they've nailed the size, both in terms of inventory and physical space, because product seems to move at an ideal pace. I've rarely come across too-old beer, which happens quite often in many beer shops. This is THE place to get beer in the area.

Corks & Kegs has a great selection of beer and wine. The service was also friendly. I visited so I…read morecould pick up some beer. The only downside to me was that their build your own six pack area was pretty weak when I visited. I would have liked to pick up a few different VA beers instead of a 6-pack of one kind. If you are in the area, check this spot out.

As a recovering alcoholic, this store was the best one in the outlet. Not only was I offered a…read moretaste of all the best selections, but I was walked through the steps of why this healthy alternative is making such big waves in the social drinking community. Even if you're not in recovery, I think this is a wonderful way to have something to drink at an event in place of alcohol. Charlotte, thank you for making us feel at home also.

As someone getting into mocktails, this was a great place to pick up some non alcoholic liquors.read more

I visited this ABC store a few times, it's near other stores such as EZ ship, food lion and general…read moredollar. Plenty of parking. This ABC store is smaller than others. Decent customer service. Virginia only sell hard liquor in ABC stores. They also close early on Sundays. They have almost everything you're looking for (alcohol wise).

Gift giving is as simple as ABC when you shop at this store! And the cheerful welcome will…read morecertainly lift your "spirits"! Of course they carry all the usual suspects... libations of every kind... the inventory is varied and the shelves are well-stocked. My hubby and I came to find some presents for our family. The gift collections of alcoholic beverages are plentiful! We purchased a couple of bourbon gift boxes that came with mugs and glasses. For the partiers in your life, this is the place to come for liquid hooch!! They also carry vino, ginger beer, cocktail mixers and those cute little bottles of liquor that you get on airplanes! The employees were instrumental in aiding us in finding the perfect packages for our gift list, guiding us to the whiskey aisle, and describing various distilleries. We also picked up a couple extra bottles of different kinds of booze to stock our bar. Check out was a breeze! Pour yourself a drink, raise your glass and cheers to this top notch, top shelf, tip top, seller of spirits!

This is the ABC store closest to where I live so I get there for restocking my inventory and other…read morepurchases. There is a large parking lot as it is part of a strip mall area. The store is not very large but it has a decent inventory of items. The staff have been friendly enough so far. I have not kept a close eye on it, but I don't know what bourbon allocations they have been getting. I hope to find out sometime. It is not as large as some of the other stores in the area, but it is enough for normal needs.

I love going to liquor stores out of state when on vacation seeing different things they have. It…read morewas a really clean store and staff was very friendly. The stores right in a shopping center so easy to get to. I got a small margarita hubby got his usual vodka. His ok dad was on sale here $2 cheaper. They had moonshine made in Richmond called belle isle in some pretty unique sounding flavors. I wish they had those in minis lol

First stop into the Ballast tasting room and loved our visit…read more There's 2 different inside seating spaces and outdoor seating. You order from qr codes on your table and they bring your coctails to your table. Food available as well Very fun seasonal cocktail menu and of course martinis! The "garage door" side was well air-conditioned which was awesome on the hot day we visited :)

Nice lowkey spot to grab a good cocktail. Great balanced flavors, quality and good prices…read more Not much indoor seating and the outside area is wonderful

Had a lovely experience at J Emerson at their most recent Sweet Wine Tasting Event. I was able to…read moreindulge in tasting 15 different sweet wines from Vermouth to Eiswein for a very reasonable ticket price. In addition to the wine tasting, each tasting station was paired with a curated dessert as well created by Chef Eva Letteron, creating a very well rounded event. Walking in, I was immediately overwhelmed by the selection. The store reads like a treasure trove for both the novices and the wine experts, with every inch filled with impressive bottles. They even have a rare finds section for those seeking more elusive bottles. The owners and workers were all very kind with some appearing more knowledgeable about the products than others. They offered great insight in helping navigate all of the options. As a person who is new to the wine world, I greatly appreciated how accessible the tasting event was and how the information provided about the available wines was simple enough for even a wine newbie like me to appreciate. One thing to consider is that while the building is fairly sized, the walkways can feel a bit tight due to the numerous shelves and wine containers. Which may make it slightly challenging to navigate when the store is crowded, especially for those who may need more space. They did offer a discount for the tasting event which was a nice touch. I left with a bottle of Foi et Li, a delicious botanical forward vermouth that has only had 9000 bottles made. I'd definitely reccomend J Emerson if you're looking for a sweet wine or a rarer bottle to impress those at the next gathering!

We were seeking a wine from Turkey for a special evening with friends, and J. Emerson was able to…read morelocate a bright lovely white and order three bottles for us from their supplier at a cost of $19 each. They really do go above and beyond! While we were picking up our bottles, we strolled through the shop and ended up leaving with 6 bottles of wine from different regions of the world. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and want to please. In addition to wine, they sell cheese of hard-to-find varieties, like a hard Honey Goat Gouda that is wonderful! The shop is situated on a street with cute cafes. Free parking is provided in a lot in the back, as well as on the street. The shop also issues a monthly informative newsletter offers a wine club as well. We're so happy to have discovered J. Emerson!

Absolutely loved our experience and Kevin was great at explaining the background of all the…read morewhiskeys. For sure will be coming back in the future. We ended up leaving with the Holland Ghost!

Love Reservoir spirits and their tasting room. The tasting…read moreroom has a large bar with ~7 seats and two community tables. You can see into the distillery from a couple of large windows. They offer both cocktails and flights Their founders series Wheat, Bourbon and Rye are single grain (100% wheat, 100% corn, 100% Rye respectively) perfect for sipping. Hunter Scott is for mixing and then they have their speciality Hollands series They have the standard versions of Manhattan and Old Fashions, as well as a rotation of seasonal specials Everyone who works their is super friendly and will take the time to talk about their spirits - Mike is our favorite!