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    Island Beverage

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Chillin
    Karen S.

    I normally don't review upon a first time visit but I had to give two thumbs up to IBCB. Super cool, super chill spot to grab a beer or a glass of wine. They also have kombucha on tap if you are not a drinker. Plenty of options for entertainment such as board games, VYNYL records and in house events- follow their FB page for details. They also have a wonderful selection of beer and wine to go, mostly from local and N.C. brewers which is awesome. Did I mention they even DELIVER? Yep, give them a call and they will bring the party to you! We had amazing and welcoming service when we were there- felt like regulars instead of first timers. Be sure to say "hello" to resident dog Noelle- she's a real sweetie. To sum it up if you want a place with a chill vibe, no one screaming for "shots" and craft wine and beer WITH AC- be sure to check out Island Beverage..a great stop for your pre or post dinner drink at the nearby restaurants as well as a stand alone destination with their events. TIP- parking in this shopping center is a nightmare so feel free to utilize the free valet service by Micheal's- it is offered to all customers of all businesses in the shopping center.

    Rosè 101
    Alexis N.

    Such a cool place! I've been twice now, both times for specific events and both times was great. The first was a tap takeover they were hosting with local breweries. There was live music set up outside and it was such a great time. The bartenders/owners were so helpful and the customers were great to talk to. The second was their wine 101 tasting, hosted every third Wednesday, I believe. The host was well versed in the wines, and although there was a good amount of people, they were well prepared and the process was just flawless. You have so many options in this local find. Grab a beer from their many taps, check out the coolers for a can or bottle, or grab a glass or bottle of wine. Overall I will definitely return, especially to try their yoga and mimosas Sunday morning!

    Flytrap Chocolate Stout

    Cool spot not far from the beach with several beers on tap and a large variety of cans/bottles to build your own 4 or 6-pack. The staff was friendly and pointed me to the local beers. Check them out if you are looking for craft beer!

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    Connie E.

    Neat local wine/bottle shop that my friends and I frequented twice during our trip to Carolina Beach. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff was nice and super helpful. There's bar seating, several tables and an area with a sofa for seating. Definitely check out this place. I purchased a few bottles of wine and hard ciders to bring home. The bathroom decor was pretty cool as well!

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    MoMo F.

    I love this beach town bottle shop! The patrons are friendly, the servers are knowledgeable and smile, there are some amazing regional beers on tap, and the selection of beer & wine for sale is impressive. You can get an awesome bottle of $20 California wine and you can also purchase Caymus, Bubbles or a Chateau Montelegna. Check out FB for events - Island Beverage even hosts a book club. This spot is Dog Friendly. If you love a casual atmosphere and being neighborly, this is the place for you.

    Heather O.

    This is a great stop when you are in Carolina Beach! Good location right over the bridge, east parking, and enormous selection of beer, champagne, wine, and mixers! Sunday's you will find a mimosa bar, so you can mix to your hearts content. There are fresh berries and other fruit to toss in, oj, pineapple juice, blueberry lemonade (the selection is always changing) Draft selections for our local breweries are amazing! Stout's to Gose's! The bottle shop has it all, imports to NC breweries. The atmosphere is casual and warm. Roger was working and had loads of beer knowledge. There are games galore, then there are a couple of puzzles that look simple but are brain busters!!! If you complete one you may win a prize, or serious high fives from the regulars! Today was my first visit here, but far from my last. Right next to Michaels seafood and less than a block from flaming Amy's barn you can make this a great afternoon stop! Or the best place to stop to stock your coolers before hitting the north end for the day!!

    Morgan F.

    Had the pleasure of my birthday falling on our vacation and found this place when looking on Yelp for a winery/wine bar. I've seen it every year when we're here but had never stopped in or knew exactly what was sold. This place is great. Small seating area and bar, HUGE craft beer selection which my husband loved and 12 beers on tap as well. Good wine selection and good prices by the glass. Super friendly staff, charging cables and puzzle/games at the tables. Great place to come in and have a drink; I'll definitely be coming back next year on vacation!

    Beer Cooler
    Jay B.

    Neighborhood Bottle Shop! This family (and canine) friendly spot features dozens of Craft Beers on tap, hundreds of wines, and at least a thousand cans and bottles of beer. Lots of dogs, lots of fun.

    Really cozy vibe. Great decor
    Jason M.

    Really enjoyed this morning at Island Beverage. Sunday mornings before 10 are for yoga!! Then after 10 regular sales and well,.......consumption comense. Met the owner, Robert (although i believe he and his wife are partners so, she's probably the real boss haha) and he makes the visit very welcoming and comfortable. *Warning* if you like hours and hours spent on mind games/puzzles, Island Beverage has you covered. Not a huge store but one that feels just right while you're there! A decadent selection of refridgerated refreshments to rejoice in and around as well as taps ready to fill you or a growler with liquid Joy. I'd like to mention, i noticed several brands and flavors that you normally dont see on a regular basis at other bottle shops. Definitely peak your head in and say hi. Oh, and if you "life" wine, they have you covered there as well, very wide selection! Robert is very knowledgeable about what he serves/sells so, "ask away". Also, i think there was a table set up with snacks and fruit drinks. (*whispering* it all looked free *wink*) i was too interested in the beer. I will definitely be back!!! My only regret......is they aren't closer to Raleigh haha. Awsome place!!!!

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    Unique, maybe too so. Couldn't find a "regular" beer, not the place for generics. Fits the upper class alternative crowd.

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    Awesome beer. Fun small entertainment wood games! Love the little dog "Whisky" wandering around! Stop in you won't regret it!

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    Very cool place for a beer. Geneva behind the bar is awesome! Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended in the Carolina Beach area.

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    Great selection on beer and wine. Jamie is very sweet and knowledgeable. Mimosa bar on Sunday is perfect!

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    Great selection of local and national craft beer blends. Sampling was fun and great way to figure out which 6 pack to pick up.

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    8 years ago

    Can't say enough nice things about this bottle shop! The owners are warm and welcoming. The selection of beverages is amazing.

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    Sunday's you will find a mimosa bar, so you can mix to your hearts content.

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    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.

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