If you love mountain views, a good history lesson, and a delicious bevy, let Mayberry Spirits be…read moreyour first stop along your Pilot Mountain tour. Their cocktails were abundant and there was a wide variety for every palate. You can get a cocktail to sip on throughout the tour as well as some popcorn to munch on. Kate was SUPERB at explaining the history of Mayberry Spirits as well as the distilling process at their facility. She also does the ghost tours in Mt Airy and we can't wait to go back and have her show us around downtown! The actual tasting after the tour was the most bang for your buck. We got to taste all all of their whiskeys that they make in house and then we got to play around and mix them with an assortment of bitters and juices. We got to taste an assortment of six for only $12! Lastly their gift shop is the cutest if you need a birthday/Christmas gift. We want to visit again just to bring home one of their cocktail kits. We are so glad we made Mayberry Spirits the first stop during our Mt Airy day to get the party started. A cheap and awesome way to spend the day!

We had the BEST time at Mayberry Spirits. This is probably the best distillery tour I've ever done…read more Our tour guide, Kate, was everything you'd want in a guide! She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, tons of personality and completely informative. I loved how they have a board showing the boiling points of the components in their spirits and they had tons of visuals (the sorghum they use in their whisky, two jars of different proof whisky that demonstrated the difference in appearance when shaken, pieces of the barrel components) it was very interactive, informative and fun! We were there a little early, so we got cocktails (which come with popcorn!) I love that they do have the cocktail option, because many distilleries offer only the spirits stand-alone (I can't hang) and I enjoyed the Dutch Apple Pie I ordered. I appreciated they even went a step further with super nice presentation of the drinks! You can take your cocktails into the distillery room and sip while you enjoy the tour. After the tour, we went back to the main area for a tasting! This was a treat. They have ample areas for the 4 groups doing the tour to taste. Our group of 5 gathered round the barrel to embark on the tasting. It has cute little Mayberry Spirits shot glasses already placed for us, along with a dump bucket & water. First, we tasted the 3 spirits stand-alone. I don't really like straight alcohol, but I enjoyed the vanilla whisky. After those, it's not over! We got to try several cocktail shooters. Some with Cheerwine, some with bitters (they had tons of flavors, everyone got to pick their flavor and add their own!) I really enjoyed the concoctions they presented! They had so many great gifts for purchase as well! They offer cocktail kits that include their spirits and all the necessary mixers! We all agreed we want to come back to get Christmas gifts! I was completely shocked at the value of what we got at Mayberry Spirits! The cocktails were $10 across the board - super reasonable, especially considering the quality/presentation. The tour and tasting was $12 total! I couldn't believe it. I wouldn't have been surprised if it was $20 considering the great 20-30 minute tour we got and the generous tasting, PLUS the souvenir shot glass! This was such a fun experience and a great place to go with a group!

This is one of my favorite spots in Blacksburg. The workers here are so nice and helpful, and…read morealways help me find what I need. They have free tastings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, which are great for people learning about wine and beer. The owner is also incredibly knowledgeable, and I always enjoy talking beer and wine with him. The layout of the store is also great, with all the regions together and labeled. The selection is also one of the best I have ever seen, and I don't think I will ever run out of beers to try.

Great place to find local, regional, national, and world wide beers! Always fun going in and…read moregrabbing a few random beers to try.

While attending an apple tree grafting workshop at nearby Dugspur, VA, one of the attendees…read morerecommended the Republic of Floyd as a source for a local cider. I followed up on the referral and thoroughly enjoyed this unique little shop. In addition to cider, wine, and craft beers, there is a wide selection of local crafts, art, and really unique souvenirs. The whole establishment has somewhat of a 1960's Hippie vibe. The proprietress was friendly, helpful and full of information about the attractions in and around Floyd. Believe me, with the lack of cell phone and internet service in this area, you need some human directions in Floyd. This place was a treat to visit, don't miss it.

A wonderful shop! This is a must visit on our yearly trip to Floyd. RoF has a fantastic selection…read moreof craft beer, which you can buy by the single bottle, and solid wine choices, too. They have other swell Floyd-related items: t-shirts, hats, bumper stickers, etc. Plus a very friendly, welcoming vibe when you stop in. Don't miss this little gem of a shop!

I typically always visit this store when I'm passing Wytheville and have always dealt with pleasant…read moreemployees, but I had to deal with one of the rudest employees (short lady with black hair) I've seen anywhere at my most recent visit. I grabbed 2 bottles of buffalo trace and she shouted at me that I could only get one. I immediately said "sorry, I didn't realize" and went and put the bottle back up without hesitation. She continued to shout at me that there was a sign (there wasn't any clear signage of this, it was on extremely small text on the tag next to the sku!). I said there wasn't and she pointed to the small text, to which I said "nobody is reading that" and continued to purchase my bottle with the other (much nicer) employee at the cashier. I ended up getting my second bottle anyways when my partner purchased it, ya know - since it's one per person :)

Great state controlled pricing and excellent bourbon selection. The two women working were so…read moresweet and helpful!!! Love this place!

I remember when Dobson voted for the liquor store (I know I am dating myself). It took years of…read morelobbying and failed voter initiatives before Dobson could get a liquor store. The ballot initiative finally passed and the waters did NOT turn to blood and pestilence did NOT cover the land. Life continued normally - the Apocalypse as predicted by some of the locals never came. However, I quickly learned Vladimir Vodka was not my friend.

Was in town briefly, they had what I needed. All pluses. It's a big liquor mart/store and they have…read morea wide variety to choose from. So definitely nothing to complain about... well except that Virginia doesn't sell liquor in grocery stores... but they sell wine and beer? So everyone has to go to state owned liquor stores in Virginia because that's the only option. Seems pretty silly.

Roanoke has a half dozen or more liquor stores but this one isn't my second or fourth choice. They…read morehave a limited inventory and it's pretty wild getting in and out of their driveway.

Ugh I wish this were closer to downtown! I love this spot -…read moreI came once when I first moved a couple years ago and had a great time. Returned again last night and enjoyed some samples (Rose, White) before getting a bottle to go. This is such a chic and cozy spot - I also wish they had longer weekday hours! It's hard to get there before 5 and would be nice to have a little extra time to relax there. Service was great and the selection of wine available is top notch. They have a wine club that seems very reasonable ($40/month). Haven't pulled the trigger on it yet, but it's tempting! @azfitfoodfun

My spouse and I went to the wine market . We had a really nice evening staff was helpful. We will…read morereturn