This is one of my favorite spots in Blacksburg. The workers here are so nice and helpful, and…read morealways help me find what I need. They have free tastings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, which are great for people learning about wine and beer. The owner is also incredibly knowledgeable, and I always enjoy talking beer and wine with him. The layout of the store is also great, with all the regions together and labeled. The selection is also one of the best I have ever seen, and I don't think I will ever run out of beers to try.

Great place to find local, regional, national, and world wide beers! Always fun going in and…read moregrabbing a few random beers to try.

Possibly the first time I've been at the establishment. Came as part of a meet-up for their tent…read moresale / outdoors event. They very generously provided wonderful bratwurst nut just be careful of the super hot mustard. A real zinger. Love that this business has been around since 1946. A well stocked and widely varied selection of wines and other beverages. In a cozy wood paneled setting, screams 'INVITING'. They also have a sitting room/tasting room along with bar and TVs. Perfect for just hanging out and possibly for organized gatherings. This place oozes taste and sophistication but with down to earth practicality. Spoke with the granddaughter or a great granddaughter, working the register, of the originator of the business. Family institutions hold a place near and dear in my heart. And on top of that this seems to be the place to find just about anything you're looking for; if they don't have it I've got a strong feeling that the staff will help procure it. Definitely looking forward to maybe getting their recommendations for pairings with finer food dishes. Looking forward to tying into what this place has to offer.

I love this place! Great spot for a relaxing drink with friends, finding that perfect bottle, and…read morenow they have a biweekly Wednesday night market that I just adore! My friends love the beer selection but I'm a wine girly- and I never have a problem finding something delicious and budget friendly. Frequent beer and wine tastings (mostly on Fridays), plus some occasional themed/holiday dinners (haven't been to one yet, but I want to)! I've been to the tent sale a couple times now and it is a grand slam. The service here is awesome too - friendly and fast. All around, such an awesome bottle shop and watering hole all in one. Highly recommend :) @azfitfoodfun

So these guys went way above what a big box store would do. Every Holiday season the hunt is on…read morefor a certain Ale. No I can't get local but I have to drive an hour north just for across VA state line. They set aside the Ale I had requested, gave me a discount and something very special. I will call in October to get my order in for 2024. Stop in these guys are great.

Great assortment of beer and wine. Super friendly and family owned. Go to place for hard to find…read morebeverages.

While attending an apple tree grafting workshop at nearby Dugspur, VA, one of the attendees…read morerecommended the Republic of Floyd as a source for a local cider. I followed up on the referral and thoroughly enjoyed this unique little shop. In addition to cider, wine, and craft beers, there is a wide selection of local crafts, art, and really unique souvenirs. The whole establishment has somewhat of a 1960's Hippie vibe. The proprietress was friendly, helpful and full of information about the attractions in and around Floyd. Believe me, with the lack of cell phone and internet service in this area, you need some human directions in Floyd. This place was a treat to visit, don't miss it.

A wonderful shop! This is a must visit on our yearly trip to Floyd. RoF has a fantastic selection…read moreof craft beer, which you can buy by the single bottle, and solid wine choices, too. They have other swell Floyd-related items: t-shirts, hats, bumper stickers, etc. Plus a very friendly, welcoming vibe when you stop in. Don't miss this little gem of a shop!

I have always heard of Publix grocery stores, but never been to one until now since there aren't…read moreany on the West Coast that I know of. The store is located in a really nice area with other nearby shopping and conveniently located. When I entered the store I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and well organized the place is. Product are mealy and clearly labeled. The staff are extremely helpful and go way above and beyond to help which is a great thing. The prices here are also phenomenal! The checkout lanes and self checkout were not crazy at all either. I will definitely shop here again with I am here the area.

Ordered a tiramisu cake from the Publix bakery, at least that was what it was listed as. There was…read morea little tiramisu flavored filling between the dry, regular cake layers. It was not a tiramisu cake It was not even a good cake. In fact, it was probably one of the worst store bought cakes I have ever had. I paid a custom cake price for something that was a big disappointment. It was so bad that I actually took the time to write this review so no one else wastes their money.

They found the wine I wanted ordered it and called when it arrived. Very nice and courteous.read more

Very helpful staff. Ordered exactly what I wanted. I know I can call and they will be very helpful.read more

It's been a couple of years since I've found my way inside this place! I don't frequent the area so…read moreI knew I had to walk over after attending a Yelp event across the street. I didn't recall that there was a bar in the rear and made sure to snap a shot of their weekly board. I'd return to check out some of their events or even just to grab a bottle of wine. I selected a Riesling that did not disappoint and a Cabernet Sauvignon by Jam. I forgot to snap a pick of the Riesling but I'll return to grab it again! I'd say it's a place you could easily overlook but if you did stumble in here, you might find a brew or want to hang out at the bar for a bit. There's more to this place that I'd like to see and look forward to more reasons to visit.

I recently came to Potent Potables while they had a music trivia bingo night. We met up with some…read morefriends that were waiting at a table for us. It was pretty packed, but there were multiple tables laid out. Ours was a table for four, but we were able to squeeze into two additional friends that met up later. The layout of this place is casual and cozy as there are aisles and shelves made of fine wood stocked with varieties of local and fine wines as well as craft beers and other types of drinks for purchase to go. During music bingo the place was jumping and the mash up of classic hits definitely made it so much fun. Many people were enjoying it singing along and just having a great time. For my drink, I chose their creature comfort IPA served in nice beer glass. Their IPA is pretty smooth and also balanced so it's not too bitter. They don't serve food there, but there was a food truck outside making it convenient to go right out and order food. Overall had a great time and I would definitely come back for the music bingo night again.

Was in town briefly, they had what I needed. All pluses. It's a big liquor mart/store and they have…read morea wide variety to choose from. So definitely nothing to complain about... well except that Virginia doesn't sell liquor in grocery stores... but they sell wine and beer? So everyone has to go to state owned liquor stores in Virginia because that's the only option. Seems pretty silly.

Roanoke has a half dozen or more liquor stores but this one isn't my second or fourth choice. They…read morehave a limited inventory and it's pretty wild getting in and out of their driveway.

If you love mountain views, a good history lesson, and a delicious bevy, let Mayberry Spirits be…read moreyour first stop along your Pilot Mountain tour. Their cocktails were abundant and there was a wide variety for every palate. You can get a cocktail to sip on throughout the tour as well as some popcorn to munch on. Kate was SUPERB at explaining the history of Mayberry Spirits as well as the distilling process at their facility. She also does the ghost tours in Mt Airy and we can't wait to go back and have her show us around downtown! The actual tasting after the tour was the most bang for your buck. We got to taste all all of their whiskeys that they make in house and then we got to play around and mix them with an assortment of bitters and juices. We got to taste an assortment of six for only $12! Lastly their gift shop is the cutest if you need a birthday/Christmas gift. We want to visit again just to bring home one of their cocktail kits. We are so glad we made Mayberry Spirits the first stop during our Mt Airy day to get the party started. A cheap and awesome way to spend the day!

We had the BEST time at Mayberry Spirits. This is probably the best distillery tour I've ever done…read more Our tour guide, Kate, was everything you'd want in a guide! She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, tons of personality and completely informative. I loved how they have a board showing the boiling points of the components in their spirits and they had tons of visuals (the sorghum they use in their whisky, two jars of different proof whisky that demonstrated the difference in appearance when shaken, pieces of the barrel components) it was very interactive, informative and fun! We were there a little early, so we got cocktails (which come with popcorn!) I love that they do have the cocktail option, because many distilleries offer only the spirits stand-alone (I can't hang) and I enjoyed the Dutch Apple Pie I ordered. I appreciated they even went a step further with super nice presentation of the drinks! You can take your cocktails into the distillery room and sip while you enjoy the tour. After the tour, we went back to the main area for a tasting! This was a treat. They have ample areas for the 4 groups doing the tour to taste. Our group of 5 gathered round the barrel to embark on the tasting. It has cute little Mayberry Spirits shot glasses already placed for us, along with a dump bucket & water. First, we tasted the 3 spirits stand-alone. I don't really like straight alcohol, but I enjoyed the vanilla whisky. After those, it's not over! We got to try several cocktail shooters. Some with Cheerwine, some with bitters (they had tons of flavors, everyone got to pick their flavor and add their own!) I really enjoyed the concoctions they presented! They had so many great gifts for purchase as well! They offer cocktail kits that include their spirits and all the necessary mixers! We all agreed we want to come back to get Christmas gifts! I was completely shocked at the value of what we got at Mayberry Spirits! The cocktails were $10 across the board - super reasonable, especially considering the quality/presentation. The tour and tasting was $12 total! I couldn't believe it. I wouldn't have been surprised if it was $20 considering the great 20-30 minute tour we got and the generous tasting, PLUS the souvenir shot glass! This was such a fun experience and a great place to go with a group!

I typically always visit this store when I'm passing Wytheville and have always dealt with pleasant…read moreemployees, but I had to deal with one of the rudest employees (short lady with black hair) I've seen anywhere at my most recent visit. I grabbed 2 bottles of buffalo trace and she shouted at me that I could only get one. I immediately said "sorry, I didn't realize" and went and put the bottle back up without hesitation. She continued to shout at me that there was a sign (there wasn't any clear signage of this, it was on extremely small text on the tag next to the sku!). I said there wasn't and she pointed to the small text, to which I said "nobody is reading that" and continued to purchase my bottle with the other (much nicer) employee at the cashier. I ended up getting my second bottle anyways when my partner purchased it, ya know - since it's one per person :)

Great state controlled pricing and excellent bourbon selection. The two women working were so…read moresweet and helpful!!! Love this place!