Wine sampling is a must! When visiting total wine you must check if you can sample wine. My latest…read morevisit I was thrilled to sample a brunch selection of wines. It was my birthday, so I had to pick up a penny wine. The past two years knowing you can pick out a bottle of wine for a penny during your birthday week is fabulous. There is not much in life these days you can get for a penny.

Lots of great craft beer selections, even with the build your own 6 pack you are not limited on…read morechoices

I'm so glad I found Pendulum. I actually have yet to eat lunch here, but I am a member of the…read morePrimal CSA. The meat is great quality and there is always a nice variety of meats. Staff is very nice every time I've been in. The sandwiches (which I will try one day) look delicious! They have butchery classes as well, which seem like a great experience!

2026, this place just doesn't miss. I don't think I've ordered anything other than the…read morecleaver...lol sorry not sorry. It's top notch! Very good service. Burger is delicious, the fries are great but the garlic aioli is the star.

When your a bourbon collector you get excited about truck day. This location in Western Branch in…read moreChesapeake is not a store I would normally shop. However it's always about who has what and the drive can be worth it. I continue pushing ahead to visit Virginia ABC's in the 757 and provide up to date photos and reviews. I called a head with travel and traffic on a Friday. The two clerks were very nice even though in the midst of unloading a late truck. They confirmed a bottle I was looking for. The business is located on the right side of the strip as you face it. Plenty of parking and the lot was clean. Signage was good at the storefront, however I never saw on the road. The floor of the store is pretty small and the bourbon area smaller than others too. I asked the staff for the Bardstown Discovery I was looking for and was led to it on the shelf. Checkout was efficient using my card. All the staff wore mask. The clerk let me self package with COVID. Over a $100 it's necessary to sign. Not a store I will most likely come back to with distance and tolls, but it's a good option. 3.5 rounding down.

Oh where do I start,this review is for all the individuals like me who take a sip from time to time…read more( all others may want to stop reading at this point )!. They normally have all the liquor you can I imagine, from tequila to rum just to name a few, they also have miniatures if you want to purchase smaller sample bottles if you're on the fence about a particular beverage. They also run sales on certain items if you can catch them at the right time,if you don't see what you want you can ask the cashier or any other employee and it's a possibility of them having more in stock at the back of the store. Pardon me for being slightly bias but I only took a photo of the items I was looking to purchase on this particular visit ( if you don't like tequila you may want to turn away and not view the pics below ). So if you're ever in the mood for a drink stop by your local Virginia ABC store for the beverage of your choice!!..

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...

First time in here...I know this might be weird but wanted to check if they had any NA selection…read moreand they DO! Ok I know that's not what most folks look for in a store for beer. This place is AWESOME! Selection of a TON of canned/bottled beers! Best part is it's organized by style and the gentleman that was working was very knowledgeable. In addition to their huge selection of prepackaged beverages they also have I think 10 beers on tap. With crowlers and growler to go! Check it out!

This bottle store has most of what any craft beer nerd would want. They pack a lot in on there 200…read moresquare feet floor, but it is limited. They make up for it with phenomenal service. They are local which makes me happy to keep them in a rotation. I've only been to bottleBox a few times. Unless you know where it is GPS will frustrate you. It's it's off the rear of the road. Parking is free off street. My last visit I checked them out to get a rare brew I heard they had in stock. Unfortunately it sold out. The clerk apologized. I was able to find a few others to purchase. Merchandise is limited, but they have a few items. The price seems inline with chains like Total Wine. The refrigerated section is tiny, so don't expect to grab and go a cold beer. Checkout was smooth. I like the fact they are local, but at the end of the day it's inventory that wins over everything else. They do have growler fills of a few taps.

I rarely venture to Suffolk, but when I do booze is involved. First time at the Harbourview store…read morewhich is in a nice small strip. Signage could not be seen from my approach, however the road sign with various businesses it was there. Just small and not in direct view. Parking seemed adequate and the lot was clean. There are spaces by the door for curbside pickup. I placed my order online for a HTF bottle that is a new addition to VA ABC offering. My order of Bardstown Fusion Series #4 was paid and packaged when I arrived. I had also confirmed my order with staff Joey who was fantastic! The store truck had arrived a few hours earlier and all the boxes with inventory was shelved. Everything was neat and clean, however the bourbon section was not as large as I've seen in other stores. Still a great selection and they were full stocked. This will likely be a store I do not return to due to its proximity from my Virginia Beach home. 3.5 rounding up with great service.

It was my first time at this location. The store is laid out well but I still had to look around…read morefor my favorites without much help. The staff were there but not interested in conversation. The staff followed me from aisle to aisle, I felt bad for coming through the door. I purchased some of the things I wanted but I left without some things because I felt uncomfortable. Weird experience.

Our favorite bar in Ghent, Norfolk. The drinks are good, food is excellent and affordable and the…read morestaff is always friendly and attentive. We don't even live in Virginia but make it a point to go here every time we visit. It has the feel of a friendly neighborhood bar and just has a great vibe. Multiple tv screens make it ideal for watching sports.

Wings were okay. Steven said that this was his favorite restraint to get chicken wings, but I was…read morenot super duper impressed. I liked that the staff made sure to address any questions and concerns with the menu before we ordered, but they would disrupt us with too many check-ins at our table, even when it was clear that we were deep in conversation and did not need anything. Would interrupt and take over our conversations at the table. I liked that there are different flavors available to try with the wings, but they only limit you to two of them. Very dim lighting that it is hard to read the menu, but I guess that it creates a more intimate atmosphere. Hard to take any nice photos. Mostly high tables and stools, which I do not prefer, but at least there is enough seating. Cool that there is even a pool table nearby if you want to do something else besides sit around and talk. Crazy good pricing here, though; could not believe my eyes!

First time at this Virginia ABC located in a seedy/industrial area of Norfolk. It's an old…read morebuilding, most likely was something else prior to a liquor store. Parking is on both sides of the tiny building. The area was debris free. There is no awning for weather if your waiting for a special release. I was lucky enough to purchase a highly sought after allocated bourbon named Elmer T. Lee. It runs $40, but trades up to $300. Checkout was neutral, no friendly interaction with a line. I opened it later in the day and it's smooth and delicious. This is not a store I would return to unless they have a specific product I desired. It's not close to where I live and the area may be unsafe at night.

This freestanding ABC location is on the small side yet still has spacious aisles making navigation…read morethroughout the store easy. The store is neat, clean and organized. Shopping baskets and hand sanitizer are available for your convenience. Shelves are well stocked and service is efficient and friendly. Staff is knowledgeable of their products and able to answer questions you may have. There is plenty of parking in their private lot surrounding three sides of the building. Ingress and egress are easily accomplished in either direction of Liberty Street. I like shopping at this location because it is very conveniently located for me. It's near my home and I can get in and out quickly. The only real negative is the infamous SoNo railroad crossings are sometimes blocked with rail traffic which can mean lengthy delays unless you are familiar with alternate routes.