This is my wife and my go to for an afternoon beer after skiing. Great beer and a cozy room to…read moreenjoy a couple of pints in peace and quiet. Probably my favorite place in Stowe.

Charming! We walked through lovely Stowe and decided the Adirondack chairs were sending us an…read moreinvitation to sit down and relax. He had an IPA from a vast selection. I tried one of their canned cocktails which was light and effervescent. Perfect for an afternoon refreshment. Great people watching on the lawn in quaint downtown Stowe.

Yet another example of local businesses kow-towing to the bougie tourist population and not giving…read morelocals the time of day. You can't call these folks on the phone for a simple price quote without getting dissed because they have a "line" waiting, which could simply have been a, "I've got people waiting, could I put you on hold or could you call back in 30?" But instead was a mocking statement that implied he (Stowe Bev) could easily do without my business and that answering me politely simply wasn't worth the several seconds it would take to do. Never mind the argument the staff person posed when "correcting" me as to how long it takes me to drive from my house in Waterbury to the store front (30 minutes, but he corrected me, assumedly knowing better than I do where I live, and said, "It only takes 15 minutes to get here from Waterbury . . . . ." which is patently incorrect, even if you have no traffic and break all the speed limits. Rude. Dismissive. Imperious (in the extreme). Short sighted (when the tourist business dries up, as it does from time to time (economy, pandemics, shortages), you'll be looking to the locals to keep you afloat. Hopefully, we'll have better things to do - like patronize someone else. Stowe Bev, wake up. You're not the only show in town.

The customer service was phenomenal, my brother in law trained them Not to take my money! It was…read morehilarious to hear the whole conversation. As I will always shop here when in Stowe.

Stowe Mercantile is a fantastic shop on Main Street Stowe. They have a lovely women's clothing…read moreboutique upstairs. The clothing offerings were so cute. I had to purchase a dress. The service was friendly and the staff were enthusiastic to help me. The downstairs level has a great assortment of homewares, souvenirs, and local food items. We bought a few jams from a local Vermont company for ourselves and as gifts for family members. I loved the large selection and spent a good 30 mins browsing. Very enjoyable experience and atmosphere. The store has sampling stations throughout so you can taste the products before purchasing. I also enjoyed the fun photo opportunity in store. They had an old ski lift car you could sit in for pics.

This was such a fun stop and the best place we found for souvenirs in Stowe. They have a huge…read morevariety of Vermont-themed items, so it's a great place to browse if you want to pick up a few things without going to multiple shops. There's a big focus on maple products, with tons of different syrups, plus maple tea, snacks, seasonings, even salad dressings. They also have a make your own candy bag section, which was a cute touch. Beyond the food, there are so many adorable trinkets and kitchen accessories, along with Vermont merch, local goods, and souvenirs that feel a little more unique. I ended up finding more than I expected here and got my souvenirs for myself and everybody back home. Prices were pretty reasonable compared to other stores nearby, and there were some good sales going on too, which was nice. Staff were also really nice and funny, making it feel local through their hospitality. Definitely a really solid spot to check out if you're in the area.

The owner of the shop was very knowledgeable and helpful. The selection was excellent and well…read morecurated. It's a hidden gem in Stowe!

Such a great little store with unique wines, with some not available elsewhere that we have seen…read morebefore. The owner knows his wines and was able to make recommendations. I'll stop by any time I am back in Stowe. Parking is available behind the building.

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

Nice store that had all we needed for our weeklong stay at the Sterling Resort. Clerk behind the…read moreregister was super friendly helping us find toiletries like soap and shampoo as well as groceries.

Pretty amazing. This small general store has everything you need. But my purpose of this review is…read moretheir prepared food. Tonight for dinner I got a chef's salad. It was better than a restaurant. Everything in it tasted so fresh it was so surprising that it was a grab and go. It was big and was very reasonably priced. I go in often and have to say, the staff is very engaging and friendly.

You need to add this place to your list to see during the fall foliage peak season. It'll knock…read moreyour socks off on how beautiful it really is.

The state of Vermont is so beautiful and very relaxing. My mother and I we're visiting Stowe,…read moreVermont and we enjoyed the town. Stowe, Vermont is known for its trails, hiking, and ski slopes. Stowe is Vermont's largest town in land area with over 50,000 acres and a permanent population of over 4,000. The community comes alive with festivals, shopping and dining opportunities with activities for everyone in all seasons.

I really liked this place. I unfortunately came during covid, so the experience was much more…read morelimited, but I would easily come back here. I did order a grilled cheese, and this was probably the best grilled cheese from a cheese shop i've ever had. Was it mind blowing, no, but it was darn good. Will easily come back here the next time i'm in Vermont.

High end quality, curated items. Went here two weekends ago and tried some different cheeses. The…read morecheesemonger was very knowledgeable! I ended up getting the Cabot/jasper hills cheddar and my husband got another cheddar. And I couldn't pass up some of the other items like maple popcorn and buttercrunch.

Essex Beverage has been so great to buy from over the last 6+ years. They WILL match or beat prices…read morefrom their largest and closest competitor in Winooski, Vt and they will do everything possible to make you a regular customer and keep you coming back. We've compared prices on case quantities from other Discount outlets and Essex Discount Beverage (located in Essex Town, VT) always beats its competition. Highly suggest you give them a try if you are buying your favorite brew or other beverages anywhere else. I remain faithful to them and they're the only place I go to for case quantities of our favorite beverages!

Not just reasonably priced alchohol. Great sandwiches and desserts and clean kitchen. Convenience…read morestore with a little bit of everything and really nice and efficient employees.

Still Not The Best Hours! But Better Than Before…read more.. My first rant about Yankee Spirits mentioned their terrible hours. Since posting that rant they have increased their hours on Friday and Saturday from closing at 7:30 p.m. to now closing at 9:00 p.m.- which makes more sense. I'd still be happy to see them open til 10:00 p.m. on the weekends but this is a nice change! When I do get into the store, I'm never really impressed with their beer selection. I mean there are two coolers and that's it for beer other than growlers. I've seen gas stations with better beer selection than Yankee Spirits. Liquor selection is ok, but nothing to write home about. This store has a decent wine selection though. Lastly, they could sell more juices/ mixers in larger quantities, you know so people can make mixed drinks. I was specifically looking for orange juice which they only had smaller, personal bottles rather than larger jugs. I didn't see much for other juices either though they do have some margarita mixes. woo Overall I was disappointed with Yankee Spirits which is a shame because they have a lot of potential. It appears they do the bare minimum to operate a liquor store. End Rant.

There is a person there today who says that she has only two weeks left at Yankee Spirits and can…read morethen feel free to be rude, dismissive and incompetent. There is probably nothing that can be done about her. I just hope that she does not have a next job where she can further insult customers. I called back to report her behavior but she picked up the phone and hung up when I asked for a manager. I'm sorry for the future of your business if she is representative of the caliber of your employees. Honestly it was unforgivable behavior and I won't be coming back.