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    Cork & Barrel

    4.1 (24 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jess L.

    Large store with tall ceilings and huge windows. (I do wonder about the effect of the sun on the alcohol right by the window.) But anyway, the wine selection is good, and the prices are competitive. The beer area, which is probably the largest refrigerated area I've seen in a package store before, surprisingly didn't have anything that really stuck out to me. I've seen better curated beer selections at package stores in the Hartford area. Nonetheless, you'll find something to drink here, even if it's the usual.

    Over priced Lunch. Typically $7.99.
    Brian P.

    Updating my review. Still too many expired IPAs and obvious profiteering in the context of the craft beer boom. The have a KBS four pack on sale for $50, and Maine Brewing's Lunch (pictured) for $15.99. If you consider an beer to be essential, this is price gouging. Buyer beware!!!

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    Varsha M.

    Thank you for the wonderful review:-)

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    Thank you for the wonderful review:-)

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    Great wine selection. Knowledgeable staff. An absolute gem. Definitely one of Hamden's best stores.

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    8 years ago

    Good staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Very good selection of wines and a huge cooler well stocked with liquors wines and beer.

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    Very friendly staff. Very good selection. Great local neighborhood stop. Competitive pricing.

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    “Cold walk in room for beers and wines with very wide selection.”

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    I've been here once before for a painting class and it was amazing…read more Since then, there have been many updates to the menu, including wine mixers, and different ciders. We got a flight of ciders this time, and tried to 8 different flavors. This has to be one of my favorite places for cider as there are about 20 different flavors ranging from sweet, sour, and even spicy!! There is an outdoor seating area and a bunch of seating inside. There are a ton of games to choose from. What's even better as this place this dog friendly!

    I came to Valor Wines for an event, and trust your GPS! I thought I was being directed to a random…read moreconstruction company, but Valor Wines has a door in the "elbow" of another building. There are signs and arrows. There is parking, but not a huge amount. The inside is indescribable in a few words. Elvis is on a balcony, theres a carousel horse, and the lights on what may be barrels are changing periodically. They also have their own merchandise. The seating includes plush velvet couches, a really long table, and outdoors with lights. There are two restrooms. The drinks themselves were fun. For non-drinkers, they are a Coke spot. I had a blueberry lemonade sangria, and could feel the antioxidants. It was something I actually enjoyed, and it's rare for me to say. The star was the adorable puppy. I hope she was tipped well.

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    My friends and I checked out a winery while visiting New Haven. This was a nice spot that had ample…read moreselection. We ordered the wine at the cash register and found a spot outside. There were a lot of tables out in the sun or under the tent (for a hot day under the tent was best!) We also bought snacks of crackers and cheese that they had, although they were a bit pricey altogether. There was also a selection of chocolate and cigars at the front. Depending where your facing, there are nice views of the vineyard. There was also a graduation party that reserved half the tent space. This vineyard had humble views and hands-off service (every time we wanted a new bottle we went inside to ring it up, and we brought our bottle back outside with us). Come here for no-frills winery and good wine. I'd recommend bringing your own snacks to accompany their wine!

    First time trying a Connecticut winery and I was pleasantly surprised. The winery initially seems…read moreoddly placed because you enter it in a subdivision but when you arrive to the winery it feels very secluded and peaceful. Very good vibe at Paradise Hills; tranquil is the right word. My husband and I accidentally arrived on a day where they were also having a craft fair which was super cool! The winery was busy but not so busy we couldn't sit down. We got to sip wine under the shade of the grape vines. The winery was also very enjoyable! I was skeptical having only been to vineyards in Illinois where the wine is subpar but this wine was really good! The whites are a bit stronger than the reds but the reds were honestly pretty good too! Overall, I really loved everything about the experience!!

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