“We did the advanced wine tasting class—it was fantastic. The wines were excellent and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We followed the class with a blind tasting at the bar. It was a lot of fun—highly recommend.”
“Come here often and can't say enough good things about it! Great selection, fun atmosphere, and the best bartenders. The people working here go out of their way to make this place special and it shows. Between run club, book club, and just random Sundays hanging out, we can't beat this place!”
“Excellent Bottle Shop, always try to stop in when I'm in town. Kelly is great and goes above and beyond to provide superior customer service. Fantastic selection of bottles, cans and taps every visit.
If I lived closer I'd be a regular.”
“We had one short day in Raleigh. The plan: coffee, barbecue, art museum. The Bittery wasn’t part of the plan, but it ended up being my favorite experience of the day. It combines four of my favorite things: shopping, pretty bottles, talking to nice people, and sampling stuff.
The tasting corner for select bitters is a BRILLIANT idea that I wish more retail locations did for F&B products! I got to try all sorts of bitters. I committed to some bottles I knew I liked by taste and threw in a few blind buys just for kicks. The owners (I assume — sorry I didn’t ask!) were incredibly kind, patient, knowledgeable, and candid. The space is really cute too; the way it’s organized is incredibly unique and definitely a space I want to visit again just to see what’s different next time.
I really, really hope The Bittery continues to do well, and I look forward to the day I can return for more!”
“Place was wonderful and the owner was very friendly and attentive. We are visiting from out of town, but when given the chance, we will FOR SURE be back. Thank you for a great night !!”
“Unbelievably fast order processing and delivery. Within NC, shipping arrived the next day. I'm stunned and thankful. Ordered some bottles of a pinot served at our wedding to surprise my husband for our anniversary. Thank y'all for your incredible service!”
“Let me tell you about this place! From the moment I placed my order to the time I recieved a call informing me that my 2019 Chateau Grand Mayne was ready for pick up. Nate went above and beyond with his customer service, and thats not even the best part, he carried everything out to my car! It's rare to find that level of care and attention these days. Nate was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience easy from start to finish. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this store to anyone looking for great service and unbeatable wine prices. Also as a side note for those interested in THC/CBD they have a great product in their Highland falls line, its quickly becoming one of my wife's favs!”
“We have loved both locations for years now! Annette is just an incredible person and has truly built a really amazing business where friends / family come and have a blast every time! ?”
“This place is the real deal! We are wine novices and their recommendations are always on point. Such a friendly spot! And they even give a printed paper describing the wine when you check out!”
“Good selection of….well every type of beer, new beer selections especially local every few weeks. Staff is very friendly, great crowd and Franklin will always cheer ya up.”
“Great place for hard to find wines. Sign up for their email list for great updates and amazing Friday deals! Staff is always friendly and helpful and they ship if you'd rather order online!”
“My boyfriend and I was just casually looking for my fav wines. Then Daylon a store associate asked if we wanted to taste test some wines. I had never even been to a wine tasting event so of course I was down. Daylon was so nice to us, he added on to our first visit to Raleigh, NC more enjoyable 😊 We also left with a new wine from the sample we had.”
“Only place that sells my Stella Rosa Blueberry for a decent price. I can get a whole case 12 bottles for $130 perfect especially when I have my friends over I never run out.”
“Stopped by Seaboard Wine on a Thursday and was really impressed with how polite, helpful, and knowledgeable the staff was. The selection is well curated and easy to navigate without feeling overwhelming. To top it off, their Thursday wine special was amazing, an absolute bargain! Highly recommend stopping by!”
“Large North Raleigh ABC store with a pretty good selection of higher end Bourbans and Ryes (at least as good as a state run store can have). To get the more rare items you need to track the Wake County ABC Facebook page, and then wait in line to try to be one of the 1st few they let into the store.
I'm not a big vodka or gin drinker, but those areas look well stocked too. Also has a nice selection of spiced rums (see pic of a fun spiced rum I got for someone as a stocking stuffer).
The store is clean and has a large parking lot. A bit of a drive for me, but worth it if I'm looking for something special.”
“A true general store with a little bit of something for everyone. Great scents: candles, deodorants, and solid colognes. And a solid N/A assortment, including canned Gatorade. Highly recommended.”
“Located off Davis Cir and Glenwood Ave.I posted the sign with days and hours. Apparently these ABC stores are state run or have some kind of regulations so their prices are better than other liquor stores. I thought online I saw that they have wine and beer but in the store I only saw liquor and mixers. They have a huge bourbon selection. The people weee friendly here.”
“Always the best around. From produce to the frozen section, I’ve always been impressed. And a pleasant watering hole to wet your whistle. Thanks everyone!”
“Odd place(strip mall location, very large inside but quiet) but very comfortable, with comfy couches, great service, and a quiet atmosphere to sit and have a beer and work or chat. The beers were an excellent value for the price.”
“I was in search of the margarita bucket that I used to buy at Food Lion. I found online that Total Wines carried it. I bought two buckets. They taste so good after you add a bottle of tequila. Plenty of parking and lots of wines to look at. The store has something for everyone.”
“This is my favorite store to visit. The staff are always so friendly and nice. I don't know what the gentleman's name from today was when I stopped in but just lights up a room with a smile and great energy. Wish there were more ppl like this.”
“Tucked away in the Briar Creek area is this ABC Store I found using Google Maps. The staff were wonderfully helpful and cordial even though there were only a few minutes until closing. Thanks for being there and welcoming wayward travelers!”
2:30 - 6PM 11AM - 2PM
14520 John Rex Boulevard, Raleigh
Liquor Stores
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“Spotless. Well-stocked shelves. Excellent meat and seafood counters. Good selection of wines. Delicious prepared foods department. Friendly, helpful and courteous staff.”
“I went in to get one item. Mid-aisle I stopped and was listening to the music that made me wanna slow dance. One of the cashiers noticed and offered to help find the bottle I needed (but we didn’t dance! Hehe). Great store. Clean and organized!”
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“Amazing fresh food! Pre-made fruit trays are always fresh and delicious! I don't know how to describe how incredible this store is! Staff super friendly and always willing to answer any questions.”
“LOVE Peace Street Market. Chris is amazing, and always helpful and friendly. They have a great selection of just about anything you may need on the fly, and their prices are great too. This place is a lovely gem downtown if you’re looking for a quick place to grab snacks, drinks, etc. It’s just an added bonus that Chris makes it a point to recognize you and make you feel like a “neighborhood insider” every time you pop in.
Skip the chain places and head here. Shop local!”