I stopped in twice yesterday. The first visit was fine -- nothing memorable, but fine. Geneva was…read morebartending both times. The second visit, however, came with a greeting I've never heard in my fifty‑plus years: "You've been out all day. I can't serve you because I'll be liable if you're over served." I've bartended before. I understand the responsibility. But I was never asked a single question about what I'd actually been doing. For clarity: we had lunch at Michael's Seafood before our first visit. I had one non‑alcoholic seltzer at Island Beverage, and my partner had a four‑flight sampler. After that, we went thrifting and shopping at Goodwill, Lowe's Foods, and Dollar Tree. No drinking. No bar‑hopping. Nothing even close. On our second visit, Geneva gave us water and let us charge a phone -- and I do appreciate that. But being told "you've been out all day" instead of "welcome back" was unnecessary, inaccurate, and frankly insulting. It was an assumption presented as fact, and it was embarrassing. What made it even more absurd was watching Geneva continue to serve patrons who were clearly intoxicated while I sat there with a glass of water. So here's the takeaway: Don't go in twice in one day. Apparently that alone is enough to get treated like you've been drinking all over town. After this experience, I won't be going in on any day. I hope the staff can handle situations like this with actual communication instead of jumping straight to conclusions.

We pleasantly stumbled across this place, looking for some local brews, while visiting for the…read moreweek. They had a more than ample selection of local brews on tap, and all that we sampled were delish. They had a huge selection of wine and even served wine by the glass. There were a ton of games to play while you sip, which will be on our agenda next time. The bartender couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming to 2 non-locals! Next time we are bringing the rest of the crew!

Whenever we come down to the beach visiting the Veggie Wagon is a must!! The staff is really…read morefriendly and they have wonderful food and drink choices. Really there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on this gem!

The Veggie Wagon in Carolina Beach is a locally loved market that offers a bit of everything. The…read morecharming and welcoming atmosphere provides everything from organic produce and freshly baked goods to craft beers, wines, and gourmet items. The Veggie Wagon focuses on supporting local farmers and artisans, making it a go-to spot for fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, and handmade snacks. They also feature prepared foods, like sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go meals. My personal favorite go-to is grabbing a cup of coffee and one of their freshly baked warm chocolate chip cookies. The shop is a staple in Carolina Beach and often holds music and wine events on the weekend. They have a beautiful new patio with a lot of seating making it the perfect spot to have a glass of wine while listening to live music. Make sure to check out their social media for what's happening while you visit.

Today I came to grab a brand of beer my friend can't find in store and came across some thc/cbd…read moredrinks made in Wilmington at mad mole brewing.. called couch time. They had 3 flavors in 4 packs so I picked 1 up to bring home and try.. you never know what you'll find in the store and every time I go there's new things..

Always a good selection of everything here. Good customer service especially since the young man…read morewho helped me find Soju also enjoys it. Please add mango Soju to the selection, it will sell!

Fun, relaxed spot in CB to enjoy a glass of nice wine. Free themed wine tastings are a great way to…read moretry a variety of wines. Owner is very friendly and welcoming.

We had the most fabulous time at this little hidden gem! Morgan was absolutely amazing & the reason…read morewe came back 2 days in a row! Highly recommend for you to come visit & enjoy some great wines & great atmosphere! The service is awesome!

I don't really leave reviews for just plain old regular grocery stores all that much but I felt…read morelike it was important for me to leave a review today. I actually had a very good customer service experience today. And I think that is worthy to recognize. The grocery store was packed this morning as would be expected on a Sunday around lunch. I didn't really come in with a plan so I am trying to decide what to make for the week while in there at the same time. As I was walking around there was who I believe to be a manager or so - he was in a pink shirt today - approach me and ask what I was looking for. I told him and he took me straight to it. Later, when I passed by him again, he asked me if I was still good. Then when I went to check out, I had a good experience with Dresden. He was quick, efficient, kind, professional, and did the job well. I appreciate that he was ringing up the order quickly, packing the bags all by himself, and checking to make sure I was cool with it. He is clearly a hard worker and seems to be a great asset to this local HT. All and all, for someone who hates big hall, grocery shopping, I had a good of a time as I could have. I appreciate the customer service that I personally experienced, and that I witnessed the other people experiencing as well. PS I did order a pumpkin spice cold brew from the Starbucks inside - I've never had a pumpkin spice anything from Starbucks - and it was so freaking good.

It's a great grocery store. I had found souvenirs for the people I work with very quickly. I am…read moreglad we decided to stop at this local establishment.

Price is double for the same thing I drink in Ohio. The place was empty and that might speak of…read moreprices.

It is wild to say this, but this is the best ABC Liquor Store around. I have stopped in while…read moregoing to Myrtle Beach, but also been to their Bourbon allotted events and it is always so well organized. Not to mention the manager is one of the kindest humans you will ever meet. My husband is a big bourbon fan so he has encountered all sorts of ABC workers and many a times, for whatever reason, the Bourbon fans are just not their jam and they often times are rude to them, but not here at Shallotte. They do lotteries for their bourbon, and did a drawing also in person. Overall, this place is newer, has a great selection, and really understand the meaning of southern hospitality.

Very helpful staff who gave a great reccomendation. I walked in not knowing what I was looking for…read moreand left with an excellent bottle of wine

Helpful staff. Plenty of inventory. They will guide you in any direction that you see fit.read more

We stopped in this store as we were passing by, on the way home from fishing. We stopped because…read morewe're the kind of people who like to check out new ABC stores in different areas we visit. You never know what you might find. The store is a good size. It's not the biggest I've been in, but it's definitely large. The whiskey and bourbon selection is one of the best I have ever seen. We found a lot of items we never saw before. I asked some questions to the clerks and they were helpful and friendly. The store was clean, bright, and well-stocked. Everything was neat and orderly. There were three of us and we all ended up making purchases. I will 100% stop here again when in the area. You should, too.

I have lived on OKI for 12 years and have driven past Grape and Ale thousands of times and always…read morerepeating "I've gotta check that place out", well I finally did and boy o boy am I glad I did. This wine and beer bar and bottle shop is awesome. I can kick myself for waiting so long to check in, but better late than never. Cozy inside atmosphere with a nice selection of beers cans, bottles and on tap to choose. The wine by the glass is trainable with a good sized pour. The wine rack selections in the back is diverse and well priced. Can definitely see buying a bottle(s) to share. The outside space has tons of seating in a relatively small space. A section with a fire pit, beer and wine tasting and music on weekends. The staff are great to talk with and good reference for beer and wine selections. My new OKI hangout.

Great little taproom, bottle shop, and wine bar with a decent sized outdoor seating area, walkable…read moreor bikeable to the beach/many close by restaurants. You can also bring your own snacks/food with to enjoy with a beverage :)

What a fun evening! We stopped on our way to dinner for snacks and wine! It was a fun atmosphere…read moreand the owner was so welcoming .

I had the most lovely evening at Wendy's House with some girlfriends. We enjoyed a selection of…read morecheeses, various wines, and some chocolate, while enjoying the relaxing, comfortable environment, and the friendly staff. It's a charming location. I will definitely go back again to try more wine and cheese.