“Local institution doing wine, cheese and beer justice. Fair warning - never been able to visit without spending money. Pro tip - if you see them, grab a baguette and look through the left over cuts of cheese to try something amazing.”
“Great wine shop with an excellent selection and super friendly staff. Renee helped me find the perfect bottle and made the whole experience enjoyable. Will definitely be back!”
“I love this place. I can get craft beer and Asian candies at the same spot, and pair it with Belgian lambics. K-1 is a global market to service your refined snacking and drinking needs. They even do postal service and lottery games. Don’t miss out!”
“Every single worker here makes me feel like family. I love them all! It could have been a month or two and I walk in with nothing but warm words and open arms. They ask "Where have you been, I've been thinking of you!" And "How are your babies?" Among other sweet words. I have nothing but good things to say about the ABC store on Columbia Pike.”
“Small but well stocked, friendly, normal prices, with some tasty deals.
Nice greeting from friendly staff set a good tone for my visit. I looked for whisk(e)y and found more interesting stuff than I could buy.
In scotch the Speyburn 10 (which is great all round and also is fun to blend with) was still on offer for less than $30. ABC isn't known for its Scotch but you can get the Ardbeg 10 on offer as well as the 5 and the Laga 8 for decent prices.
The Virginia section has some tempting stuff like the Virginia Distilling Company's Stout and Cider Cask whiskies.
While it's shelved over by the Irish whisky instead of the Canadian stuff, the Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye is here, although now everybody knows what it is and it is priced accordingly. The days of finding a 63% ABV bottle of sweet liquid prairie fire for $35 are over, sadly.
Yeah, it's an ABC. This is probably the one I have enjoyed shopping at most during my travels in Virginia.”
“The people are so incredibly helpful, always happy to help me pick a bottle in my price range. I have learned so much. I’ve been a repeat customer for over a year now.”
“My dog needs to take a very high dosage of a controlled substance daily. The pharmacist has been incredibly helpful in navigating the complicated process of refills that involves working closely with the vet to meet all regulatory requirements. I cannot say enough good things about him!”
“Great selection of wine and spirits. I've found a few nice bottles of bourbon and rye here that I don't see often at the ABC stores. Staff is friendly and helpful.”
“Frank and David were fantastic help! These guys definitely know their jobs inside and out. This will be my go-to store from now on. Frank was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. Made all the difference for my experience here.”
“I am a repetitive customer of this particular location. The staff are friendly and treat me warmly. The selection is impeccable, and the store is very sanitary.
It has a quietness about it.
When I buy alcohol, I prefer to go to Va. to do so. I recommend this establishment without reservation.
*Be aware that selection varies from ABC Store to any other ABC Store.”
“Their obviously a one-stop shop for all brands of liquor related products. Friendly and proficient, the folks at most area ABCs do a great job of keeping the stores clean, tidy and stocked.”
“I came in with a list that I had researched on the internet for a specific event and meal and was in over my head when thankfully I encountered Michael P. who had expertise acquired from many years in the restaurant business. TW&M is truly lucky that he choses to be there out of his true passion for wine and sharing his knowledge. In a time where experts are being dismissed in favor of the AI illusion of intelligence, people like Michael are able to provide the context required to make those generative results worth a hill of beans. I would have been screwed without his guidance and laughed right out of a brunch that was very socially important to me. Michael is a hero and a bada$$. Thank you!”
“The staff are very friendly and helpful. They're also willing to help source discounts for expensive prescriptions that aren't fully covered by a person's insurance. Highly recommend.”
“Decent selection and friendly staff, but parking is such a pain in this area, but that’s also true for almost all of Clarendon. Store is located on a street that is hard to turn into from almost all directions, and almost always chaotic.”
“The store is a brisk scenic walk from the train station/shopping center. Easy to find. The service was appropriate - not extraordinary and not sub-par. There is a high chance (due to accessibility) that I will return at some point.”
“I wanted to write a review about the Florist and the department. Thank you for creating a wonderful arrangement. It was very much appreciated by my coworkers. Everyone commented on how lovely they were.”
“All employees were super helpful tonight, but I wanted to give a shout out to Santiago in the bakery department, who decorated a birthday cake so quickly and well. Thank you so much! Wonderful experience.”
“Excellent selection and good deals without needing an app. Oddly, I checked every aisle and couldn't find any raisins. And snacks and nuts are split across 3 sections. So the layout can be a bit odd.”
“I’ve loved this supermarket for years! A bit on the pricey side but high quality brands and products. After Whole Foods is the best option in the D.C. area.”
“This is hands down my favorite beer store….ever! Every time I come to Arlington I ensure that I stop here, once for my stay and once to take it home! I wish we had a place like this in NJ! I cannot recommend this store enough!”