This location is closest to my home and convenient for quick grabs and great deals! I waited to…read morewrite this review after shopping here consistently. The smell upon entry is usually overwhelmingly fishy but passes once you've been in there a while. I frequent this location and recently saw management fuss at an employee in front of customers it was inappropriate timing. I made sure to tell Paul he was doing a great job - because he was! Overall the staff is attentive especially Jordan. I stop in often for dinner items and she's always at self checkout willing to lend a helping hand. Something tends to malfunction with the register often when I go and she can anticipate the issue before it happens and helps resolve it quickly. She's pleasant patient and greets the customers with a warm smile.

I stopped by the Harris Teeter on Kempsville Road and Volvo Parkway to pick up some milk and bread…read more As is usually the case, I can't seem to stick to my shopping list and I ended up with a cart full of groceries. It is easy to get caught up in the moment when I go to this store because it's so well organized and stocked, that makes it very easy to get off track. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing???

I needed domestic beer kegs for my 4th of July/31st Wedding Anniversary party. Total Wine is the…read moreonly game in town. I live in Gloucester Va so naturally I called Newport News. They transferred me to corporate who transferred me back to the store and after many unanswered questions and a lot of indifference from the staff, I said "ok, thanks, I'll place my order online blind." Last year, the manager Bill was amazing and taught me everything about my kegerator! His advice was top notch. I remembered he transferred and I found him in Chesapeake! One call and Bill had everything I needed lined up! I drove 103.6 miles round trip just to get the best and most knowledgeable help in Hampton Roads! Bill delivers service with a smile and makes sure I don't get the run-around... ever. At least three of your staff told me, "I can't". Bill said, "Absolutely! I can!" And he did! It was worth the wait on the HRBT to ensure my party wasn't fouled before it started! Thank you Bill, I wish there was one of you in every store!

I recently stood by the Total Wine & More just off of Greenbrier Parkway in the heart of…read moreChesapeake. They have a great selection of wine and beer for every taste and budget. The staff is well trained and knowledgeable about the products that they sell.

This was my first time at the Chesapeake wine fest and it rained all day!! What that means is the…read morecrowd that arrived are dedicated wine enthusiasts like myself. I felt at home and with great friends! There were local wineries from all over the state as well as an international area. Food trucks and local vendors were there to give me a break from the delicious tastings. And the live band (didn't catch the name) was amazing and kept the mood up throughout the dreary weather. I'm looking forward to next year's festival and thinking about getting a tent in case of rain again. Overall, glad we took a chance and marking our calendars for the next one!

I would have never found this one if it hadn't been for Yelp Events! Thanks to whoever posted it!…read more This was definitely a great girls day out. We opted for the VIP tickets because in my wine expo/tasting experience, it is worth the extra cost. The VIP room had 3 food pairings throughout the event. This is always nice because I always learn something from talking to the wine makers or Sommeliers. For instance, I learned that Riesling and BBQ pairs well together. Mind Blown! But you had to be in the VIP room to try and then you'll see why it works. The VIP room also had unlimited cheese, fruits, and crackers. You can't been that. If you are tasting over 100+ wines you will need all the snacks you can get. If it wren't for the VIP room, you would have had to bring your own snacks OR buy it at the concession stand, which adds up. Needless to say I am always an advocate of going to this things with the VIP tickets or serious coordination with other people to bring your own food and get in on a table. Which is like $400 for 8 people, however if planned accordingly it could be a lot fun. Wine was not the only thing here! They had all sorts of jewelry, chocolates (liquored chocolates!) and Olive Oil tastings. So..if you needed a break from the wine, there were other things to taste. I was so glad to see some of my favorite Wineries there, as well as meet new favorites. Will definitely look for it next year!

The Virginia ABC store on Sam's Drive in the heart of Chesapeake is one of the better stores in the…read morearea. They have a decent selection of bourbon available as well as many other spirits. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the various products. It can get hectic during the special allocation drops because of the way they handle things. People start lining up very early on drop day, so either get there early or be prepared to wait in a long line. That goes for everyone, it doesn't matter if you're the town drunk just looking to pick up a pint of your favorite rot gut booze, the line starts way back there... too harsh? You wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen on drop day.

I've been to this store a few times and it's been consistently average so a 3 seems to fit it best…read more I shopped them in the last 45 days and found little selection. The store is located off Battlefield Blvd. you must enter Sams Club and it's a side small strip. It's easy to overlook. Customers will enjoy plenty of parking. The lot was debris free as the walk up on my visits. I found a few harder to find bottles here and was pleased. The store is clean and organized. The staff meh. Checkouts were professional just not as friendly as I would hope for. I would return to this location for the right products, but since it's not close to my house I would not be a regular.

Although I don't drink alcohol, I regularly visit this Virginia ABC store to purchase gifts and to…read morepick up a bottle or two for my wife. Because I rely on the staff for recommendations, knowledgeable customer service is especially important to me--and this store consistently delivers. The Kempsville Road location is always clean, well organized, and fully stocked with an impressive selection of spirits. Whether I'm looking for an old favorite or something new to give as a gift, the staff is friendly, professional, and happy to point me in the right direction. I've been shopping here for several years, and the experience has been consistently excellent. It's easy to see why this has become my preferred Virginia ABC store. If you're in the Chesapeake area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll be greeted by a team that genuinely enjoys helping its customers.

I visited a local shop next door and I thought it was only right to pick up some spirits to add in…read more This was my first time visiting this ABC store. The store was super organized and the ladies were eagerly waiting to assist those that entered the store. I even witnessed an employee come from behind the counter to assist a customer looking for a particular spirit. I thought to myself, oh wow, this was over the top customer service. I have been in places before, and the employee just yells the aisle or points in the direction of the item. So this was refreshing to see. I needed help and the associate helped me :) I was looking for the miniature section and found what I needed. I would definitely recommend you check out this location. It's not super big inside, but you are sure to find something you like. It's in a great location as well. Near eateries and grocery shopping. I believe a gas station is nearby too. Great spot! If you like ABC... check them out! Plenty of parking. Have fun - drink responsibly and enjoy life :)

Love the ladies in here, especially the one with the rainbow colored hair and Marva! Lines can be…read morelong during the weekend and holidays. All staff are respectful. Store is highly organized! They could use some fresh paint on the parking spaces. Very hard to tell where to park!

I'm not in Chesapeake much and was surprised to see a liquor store with not a single review or…read morephoto. So of course I needed to fix that! The location is handy off the highway. However the area is sketch. I visited them during the day and would not do so after dark. The lot is huge and overall pretty clean with debris on the peripheral area. Signage is good on the building which can be seen from the road. I was greeted once I entered the store and asked if I was looking for something. This was super and I did get help locating a Knob Creek 12 year bottle of bourbon, The store is spread out and clean. A lot of bare shelves was odd. The bourbon section was nice size but missing items. That's also odd when they got their truck same day. The store is split between the liquor store and a regional ABC office. I'm not exactly sure what they do as HQ is in Richmond. Checkout was smooth on my card and a touch less transaction. The staff had mask and cleaned the area before I was served. Not a store I would most likely return to. I just did not feel comfortable with the surrounding area.

The ABC Store at 237 South Battlefield Boulevard has a great selection of bourbons available…read more The staff is friendly and helpful if you're looking for something special or even if you are just looking for suggestions, they are always happy to help. I miss the days when they used to announce the bourbon drops on a first come first served basis. Now you have a go to the store and hope for the best...

First time at this Chesapeake ABC located off Cedar road in a strip behind Wendy's. Signage is good…read morefrom the road. Surface parking was spacious and no debris in sight. The shopping center appears to be thriving with grocery anchor Harris Teeter. Spaces are nearby, but not directly in front. Curbside is offered by arranging ahead. The store is on the smaller floor plan and very compact. The bourbon area takes up a full wall. The selection was 5 star with several hard to find rare bourbons such as EH Taylor, Blanton's and Blade & Bow 22 year that's a whopping $470 bottle. Three checkouts are up front with two operational. They had an orderly line when opening. No issues with my card being processed and the cashier was friendly enough but busy with a line 10 back. This store is not close to my home, so I most likely will not return here for my booze. Otherwise it's ok, nothing special. An A-OK from me. 3.5 rounding down as the store floor space is limited.

I've only been to this particular ABC store a few times with it being out of my way. However when…read morethey have the product I'm looking for I never hesitate. The location is visible off Ferrell Parkway in a strip. The store is on the corner of the building. Parking is plentiful and lit clean. This was delivery day so the store had some nice allocated bottles of bourbon. Boxes were on the floor as they rushed product up the best they could. It appeared they were short staffed, who isn't these days. I found what I was looking for in a Knob Creek 12 year and a EH Taylor Small Batch. The manager checked me out and was friendly. She discussed a few things going on with Virginia ABC that was helpful. This is not a regular, but recommend and would happily return.

I was there yesterday , June 19th. It was 6:50 PM, 10 minutes before closing. There was a short…read moreolder guy named Mickey monitoring the door, making sure that everyone was wearing a mask. During the 10 minutes I was in the store I watched this man be very disrespectful to the employees and customers. He was telling the employees to "Just shut up and do what I say." I must've heard him tell the two guys working the registers to "shut up" at least five times.... they weren't even saying anything in the first place! He was also just shouting orders at the customers entering the store. The store was busy because it was 10 minutes before they closed so Mickey was trying to get everyone out of the store so he could close up. Around 6:55 he told the 2 men working the registers , as well as the 4 or 5 people waiting outside that they would be the last customers of the day. A younger black woman that was waiting outside didn't have a mask, so he told her that she couldn't come in. At 6:58 - About 3 minutes after he stated that there would be no other customers, a middle aged white man approached the door and said "All I need is 1 bottle of Jack Daniels" and pretty much begged to be let it in. **THIS GUY DID NOT HAVE A MASK AND MICKEY LET HIM RIGHT IN- NO QUESTIONS ASKED.** As the man entered the store, the younger black woman that Mickey denied entry to made a comment about how she was not let it because she didn't have a mask - just 3 minutes earlier. Mickey reluctantly let her in the store. She told him that what he did was not fair. I agree with her. It seemed blatantly racist. All of the customers in the store also agreed. Once the other customer started to chime in , Mickey started to say , "Oh, here we go again...." That guy literally didn't see anything wrong with what he did. This is ridiculous and needs to be addressed immediately.