Island Market is confusing. I tied my small dog, Josie, outside and came in last year. They told…read moreme to bring her in and were very nice to her. A year later, two days ago, I brought her in and the staff fussed over her. Today I came in with Josie and a guy behind the counter scowled at us. They had a dog sitting on the counter. The scowling guy said the dog did not like other animals. He also told me I couldn't bring her to the back, where they had been so nice to her the day before, and the coffee drinks and bagels were prepared. We went next door to buy my café mocha. So, Island Mart confuses me. They are either very dog friendly or not. Depends on the day of the week?

I went here for a sandwich after leaving the beach and got exactly what I was looking for!! A…read moresmall, regular sandwich on loaf bread. Sometimes you don't want so much bread with your sandwich. Not only was my veggie sandwich good, but they went out of their way to help me create a great sandwich that was not in the menu since I was a vegetarian. The store itself was clean and had lots of cute merchandise and snacks. Highly recommend!

Sizeable store! Surprised at how good their whiskey selection was overall here. Didn't look at…read moreanything else, but it definitely seemed like they have pretty much every base covered from rum, to tequila and all the resdy to drinks. Found the man in here working to be super friendly and not at all pushy or hovering over me. This would be a four star ABC store except that maybe 10 to 15 percent of their bottles didn't have prices on them. The counter is a long walk from the whiskey wall and aisles and who wants to keep walking back and forth to ask the man to do a price check? Easy solve...put prices on everything. They didnt have anything allocated here the day I stopped in, but that's nothing outside the norm.

Easy to find and they have their own parking lot. There is handicapped spaces in front by the door…read moreand others adjacent to the building. Additional spaces are across a travel lane. The overall selection seemed mostly extensive. Some areas were a bit limited (moonshine, for example), but prices were certainly competitive for the products they did have. The cashier was friendly and cheerful. The store was clean and well laid out.

Service and vibe are a plus. Definitely a friendly locals joint with an excellent selection of…read morecraft beer that features some of North Carolina's best small brewers in addition to some from out of state. The staff are extremely knowledgeable. And there's also two quality wines always on offer plus THC drinks if that's your jam.

While the quantity was a bit limited, the quality of the bottle shop selection was very strong. I…read morepicked up a few big stouts including an angry chair collab and a Bo and Luke. The B and L has been on my wish list for years and I've never been able to find a bottle or can. The service was kind and quick. They had about ten beers on tap with a nice variety of styles and a focus on NC brewers. The seating was great inside and outside. Outside even has a little walk up drive through style window for refills.

We found a fantastic hidden gem which is a must try. The owner is amazing, you could tell he truly…read moreloves what he does and cares about his patrons. We attended a Surf & Turf wine pairing with Chef Alisha. The food was to die for, everything from the starters to the actual meal. Keep an eye out for upcoming events you wont be disappointed.

From the owner: Fine wine, craft beer, live music, private events. Have a glass or tasting flight in-store, or…read morecarry home to enjoy! Wine club upcoming. De-mystifying the complex and sometimes snooty world of wine so you can enjoy it more. Educational classes, tastings and wine knowledge you cannot find anywhere else in Brunswick County. By your friendly neighborhood sommelier.

This is a really nice store. Absolutely spotless inside with a very, very large selection for a…read moresmallish town like Little River. We were greeted warmly and spoke with the attendant there for a bit. She was very nice. They carry basically everything you'd expect to find at a liquor store, including lots of ready made cans, minis, pints, 750s and handles. One nice find was they had quite a few flavored vodka and whiskey minis for only 99 cents. Prices are competitive, but as expected, they are a bit higher than Total Wine, Sam's Club, and Costco in Myrtle Beach. One nice thing is they charge the same price whether you pay cash or use a credit card. Check out their website as they do list free tastings there. Plenty of free parking out front. Note: this is one location in a small chain all owned by the same owner. They have locations in Longs, Myrtle Beach, Florence and a couple others too. I'd call first if you're hunting for a specific bourbon like Stagg, etc.

Kathy who works at the beer den is terrible at her job. It was a few minutes after 8 still drinking…read morebeer that was ordered before 8. Kathy said we had to leave now so she can put the chairs up. Like what?!? Kicking people out of a grocery store that isn't closed yet. Awful customer service!

We are on vacation and we needed to stop to get my baby some milk and it was getting a little later…read moreand dark out. This location would be great except the parking lot is pretty much pitch black. It's not well lit and even though this is a safe area I didn't feel very safe in this parking lot at all. Also there aren't many employees willing to help when it's after 9pm. I understand they are ready to go home for the night but it would be nice to get assistance in a timely manner.

For a smallish liquor store (not too small), they have a great selection. I've been here several…read moretimes and this store always impresses. It's super well organized, with everything easy to find, and if I have questions, they're always answered by someone that is friendly. The staff here is quite knowledgeable and definitely helpful. Nice selection of full size bottles, minis and small bottles as well and they sometimes have the rare goodies too, so I'd definitely recommend stopping in. No beer here, but they do have pre-mixed ready to drink cans, etc. Prices are regulated by the state and they run the same sales that all the other NC ABC stores run. No public restroom. Open 9 am to 8:55 pm daily. Closed Sundays. Maybe 15 to 20 parking spots out front. Great store. I look forward to returning and buying more.

Best ABC store ever! Great selection and friendly staff. The occasion lottery is the best idea…read moresince sliced bread.

My review for the Sunset Beach ABC store is below. This ABC Board is associated with and…read moreresponsible for that store. I appreciate you taking time to read and consider this review. Many thanks! Review for SB ABC Store: I wanted to give 1 star since the interaction was unpleasant and disturbing, but I gave 2 stars for raw honesty and a decent selection for a small store. Please read on to decide if this is the right store for you and your wallet. What happened? We have a house in SB and were patrons of the store...until tonight. Tonight, we walked in and asked for a rare type of alcohol to see if they carry it. We were told they do get them, but they are all spoken for by locals and regular patrons. I explained we are relatively new locals and patrons. My husband asked if there's a list he can get on for their next delivery. Nope. There's the raw honesty. I guess they could have given us a song and dance. They could have lied, but instead, I fear they took one look at us (bi-racial) and decided they weren't going to add us to their list. I hate to use the race card here since I rarely do, but this felt wrong and was definitely unfair to ALL patrons - regardless of ethnicity - other than their good old buddies. (Oh, and if it was a discrimination issue, I'd like to mention I'm a descendant of at least one documented patriot who fought in the American Revolution. You don't get more "American" than THAT.) I doubt I'll return. I'll drive farther to get better service and better pricing in SC. What a shame because we certainly have a large bar selection and entertain friends often, and of course as Sunset Beach locals (who don't rent their home), we'd prefer to purchase our alcohol in SB since 100% of net profits go directly to the Sunset Beach General Fund. I'd like to now use a phrase from Tom C.'s review of this store: "For our intelligent [Yelp] readers, I ask that you consider the source of this review." Please note this review is my humble opinion, and as an approved member of the "Elite Yelp" group, I do my best to provide fair and thorough reviews because the Yelp report I receive indicates thousands of people read my reviews each month. This is an updated review, and I previously gave a review of 5 stars for the decent selection, including specialty liquors. So, you can imagine how disappointed I was this evening when my husband and I received unfair treatment...even as "locals." I'd also like to note I'm well-educated and don't have an arrest record of any kind, and I only mention this because Tom C disparaged another patron of the store because of the other patron's review. I plan to ask the ABC Commission of North Carolina if this type of practice is indeed discriminatory and legal. For example, ABC stores in other North Carolina counties hold lotteries for rare bottles of alcohol. ABC stores in other states charge high prices (dictated by market demand) for rare alcohol. Don't these policies seem fairer than giving preference to the few good old buddies and refusing to sell the rare alcohol to other patrons? I humbly ask all readers to please carefully consider where you choose to spend your discretionary income. You have monetary power. If enough people choose to patronize other ABC stores, perhaps the Board Members (Herb, Michael, Donald, Betty, and Roy) of this store will reconsider their policies. Thank you.

I got the bakery at Lowe's Food to make a birthday cake for my sister and it was delicious! It was…read morea yellow cake with lemon cream icing. Their service is excellent and the cake was beautiful!

Shout out to the awesome bakery department! They make a fantastic pumpernickel bread that is the…read moreBEST thing to pair with spinach dip. When picking up our pumpernickel (you have to order it ahead of time), they offered me a taste of a sweet apple bread loaf. I asked if there was nuts in it and another lady in the bakery yelled "the nuts are back here!" meaning the bakers at work, haha ha. We wished each other happy new year and I bought the apple loaf as well. It's awesome toasted with butter!