Local business that suppled our wedding, I was not sure what we needed but they worked with us to…read moreget exactly what we wanted! The staff is always friendly and helpful when you go in, they even discount bottle returns! This is my go to package store!

I cannot believe how fantastic the customer service is at this liquor store, and I wish other…read morestores (of all types) would get on board! It feels nostalgic, even: They're friendly & polite, ask if I need help finding anything (especially if I look lost or confused), have been extremely knowledgeable any time I've asked for a recommendation, and just yesterday surprised me when they even offered to gift wrap any of the liquor if I needed it. They put the bottle in a silver bag and tied it off with ribbons after offering me my choice from the colors available. Remarkable. Another level of service that is rare to find anymore. I stopped by this store for the first time about 8 months ago, and now I try to only shop here. I'd highly recommend them.

Niantic Public House & Brewery: Solid Beer, Great Vibe, but the Bar Setup Needs Help…read more Final stop--or technically, our first--on our Niantic-to-Mystic beer crawl was Niantic Public House & Brewery, conveniently located near our Airbnb. The town was buzzing with tourists, and we caught the tail end of a local car show just up the street. The scene had great small-town energy, and live music was just setting up when we arrived. Bonus points for easy parking behind the building. The space has a cool, industrial vibe with bold murals from local artist Jacob Cullers giving it some character. The taproom itself is big, open, and welcoming, with plenty of seating at the bar and throughout the space. The décor isn't exactly cohesive, but it has personality--and for a laid-back beer hang, that works. We tried Mystery of Juiceboxin', a super juicy New England IPA brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops (juiceheads, this one's for you), and D.S.D., a stronger, bolder Imperial IPA. Both were solid pours and easy to enjoy. I ended up going back for a second, which--if you've read any of my brewery reviews--you'll know is my personal barometer for whether a place is worth the stop. The vibe here is clearly geared toward community--super family-friendly, casual, and unpretentious. The live music was a nice touch too. J.C. Revival, a local duo, was playing that afternoon and added just the right amount of energy without overwhelming the space. Now... let's talk about the service. The bartenders themselves were friendly, upbeat, and doing their best--but the layout of the bar is absolutely killing them. Glassware is at the front, taps and sinks are in the back, and it felt like they were in a constant loop just trying to fulfill basic orders. Even on a slow day, service was sluggish simply because of how inefficient the setup is. You could see how hard they were working, but the system they're working within just doesn't make sense. A bar remodel focused on flow and function would go a long way here--not just to improve speed, but to take some pressure off the staff, who really were trying their best. Bottom line: The beer is worth the visit, the space has charm, and the energy is welcoming. But if you go, pack a little patience. Here's hoping they invest in a more functional bar setup--because with better service speed, this place could be a standout.

Indoor and outdoor seating. Nautical murals on the wall inside. Seltzer and beer available…read more Everything we tried was delicious. Don't hesitate to make your way behind the other building through the back parking lot and find this place!

1-food is good the taste, smell wonderful 2-service is very…read morenice and good 3-ambient it's beautiful The view is unique i want to be at this restaurant at least once a week.

Came here on a Monday just for a drink and an appetizer and had a nice time. Our waiter was super…read morenice and we were able to sit outside with our dog. We ordered the blue crab dip and it was pretty big. It came with a lot of chips. The dip was good but I don't know if I tasted much crab. Overall a nice little appetizer and drink!

Coming from the Wine Country California, we're always looking for really good wines for our home…read morelibrary. After checking out the local liquor stores and "fine wine" shops, we were directed to the Divine Wine Emporium and found a goldmine. Located conveniently along a major interstate, the Emporium doesn't look like much from the street, but give it a chance! Inside, the dual level store expands with impeccable organization, and great selection. Each section of the store is organized by region on each rack. We usually park ourselves in the Napa Valley area or France, but we eventually also meander through the whole store to see what catches our eye. If you're not a wine fan, fear not! They have a large craft beer section in the back, as well as a fine and craft liquor area, to round out any drink collection. My favorite must-haves are their extensive selection of France's Chateaunuf du Pape, and the illusive and rare White Chateaunuf. We never leave without a wine country classic like a Howell Mountain Cabernet or a Russian River Chardonnay. Selection is pretty constant, with some rotating specialties, such as my personal favorite seasonal pumpkin beers, or unique odd lot/limited lot Wine + items. There are gorgeous wines I've not had the opportunity to try yet, but we will absolutely be returning. Price is average, but the help at the Emporium is excellent. The owner is a wine expert, and has something to tell you about literally every bottle in the store. They also offer wine education classes, and monthly wine tasting by region, which I have yet to attend, but am both intrigued about, and excited for.

Enjoy the vast selection of wines along with the assistance and knowledge of wines…read more Great events: educational & fun!!!

Great menu; I like how items are grouped off making it easy to read. I love the brunch every day…read moreoption. I enjoyed the octopus as well as salmon toasts. The bloody mary was good and horseradish filled and with 2 cocktail shrimp. Excellent place.

Came here to celebrate a birthday with a group of 5. The dining area has soft lighting that made…read morethe dining experience feel more intimate. In the summer, the 374 environment can be a little chaotic, but it was perfectly relaxed/comfortable now that's it the winter. For appetizers, I had the pork belly and liked that, some others in the group didn't care for it as much, expecting it to melt more in their mouth. For my entree, I had the Yuzu BBQ Ribs. The serving size was very generous. The ribs, mac and cheese, and cole slaw were all good. Service was attentive and friendly. When we had desserts, they brought out a candle with the birthday girl's dessert and sang. My only nitpick is we were not a big fan of the desserts. We tried the cheesecake and bread pudding this trip and were not huge fans of either. In the past, we had gotten crème brûlée and were not big on that one either. Overall, the food was very good and we will definitely be coming back in the future!

Great selection! Very helpful staff and friendly. In a good location as well and easy parking lotread more

This is pretty much your average big wine and liquor shop. Like the other shops in the Grand Wine &…read moreSpirits chain, the vast majority of what you find here is wine that you can buy pretty much anywhere. However, like the other branch I've been to, there are some gems to be found. There is a small area of higher end selections and they do have sales on this. I was able to get a bottle of 2008 Dom Perignon and a bottle of Caymus on sale, as well as a bottle of Opus One (not on sale, but still delicious). If you want every day wine, you can find it here. If you want higher end wine, the selection is rather limited but there are bottles to be found here as well.

Small local business in Niantic, CT but worth the trip! Priced well and the woman who works there I…read morebelieve may be the owner? Good selections of whatever you are looking for and a few hidden gems..... come check out this local gem and support each other!!

Good selection, somewhat rude and abrasive staff. They were extremely abrasive to my niece…read more Definitely prefer grand wine or silvas. Its a shame as we were planning a wedding and hoping to contact this business for that purpose. Have been coming here for years but due to recent experiences most likely not again.

This is one of our local faves. The pub was for many years a family owned pharmacy honored by the…read morequote for the back room. The owner brought over the wood and decor from an Irish Pub so when you walk through the door you have magically been transported to Dublin. Creative cocktails and many beers on tap along with traditional Irish food complete the scene. The food is a awesome mix of Irish and American dishes. Guinness Beef Stew, Bangers and Mash, PEI Mussels, Steak Frites, and seafood dishes are sure to make this a pub favorite. They also have live music on the weekends and trivia nights. Hats off to the staff who make this place a local Cheers favorite.

I stopped in with a friend late afternoon on the Saturday of the Niantic Oyster Festival. It was…read morebefore dinner, it was calm and plenty of seats available. We sat at the bar which is our preferred spot and were greeted immediately and handed menus. I ordered wine and my date had a Guinness draft beer. Next we ordered mussels to share. They were delicious. The toasted bread used to soak up the broth. As we enjoyed our conversation and he had soup the restaurant started to fill up and it became much more lively with conversations and laughter. Next we ordered dinner. I had the pasta primavera and he ordered the shepherd pie. We were both pleased with our choices. Staff was very attentive even as the place filled. I would definitely go back.

This is probably my favorite pizza place in Connecticut…read more I always get the buffalo chicken pizza, it's phenomenal . The pizza here tastes fresh, and it isn't greasy. I could eat 5 slices and it won't mess up my stomach afterwards like other places.

The food was excellent here. The pizza and the garlic bread were highlights. The reason we gave…read morethis place 4 stars was because the service was one of the worst I've ever experienced at any restaurant. I hate to comment on service as a person who was a waitress for ten years, but it was unbelievably bad. I hovered between 3 and 4 stars from this review because of how bad the service was. I ended with four because the food was very good.

Kind and helpful staff, and a cute dog working the register Will definitely be returning.read more

I have never been to a package store before, that's why 4 stars and not 3. They seemed to be out of…read morea lot of things like regular sized wines and spirits. They did have ice and were very polite and nice. The guy working there even helped me to my car.