A hidden gem of Hoke County. I'm in town to lay my mother to rest and of course I needed a little…read moresomething to take the edge off. This is a quaint little spot with a live Jazz saxophonist and a cigar lounge in the back room. Will definitely frequent this spot on future visits.

From the owner: Come for the ambiance, stay for the taste – our medley of establishments promises an unforgettable…read morenight filled with gastronomic and social indulgence.

I walked by on a sunny afternoon and there's a wine tasting. They offered wine by the glass or…read morebottle and NO corkage fee!

From the owner: Discover Standing Room Only — The smallest wine bar in the country, where intimate charm meets…read moreexpansive selections. Offering a uniquely curated array of wines by the glass, bottle, or case. You can savor your choice at our quaint sidewalk café tables, blending urban vibrancy with the personalized touch of a local wine haven. If we don’t have what you like, ask us and we can get it. Ready to taste? See you soon!

Visited this past weekend with my parents. This place was a perfect rest stop for a glass of wine…read moreto take a break from shopping around Southern Pines. Staff were wonderful and provided excellent wine recommendations. Comfortable indoor and patio seating. The establishment is dog friendly, so we got to see several dogs inside and outside. Parking seemed very available out front. Definitely stop by!

Great place highly recommend. Great atmosphere and people. Service was amazing and wine selection…read morewas good

Just drove in from NY. Had a great meal from appetizers to dessert...everything was delicious…read more Service was welcoming, polite and attentive!! Great atmosphere and lighting. Music was great. Thanks to Lara!!!

The ambiance was nice. The restaurant has a semi formal set up was perfect for the occasion. They…read moreaccommodated a party of 15 with relatively short notice. Pricey, for subpar food. The duck was extremely salty!! I mean tasted like they don't measure and had a bad taster. It was terrible. The calamari was the tiniest and saltiest appetizer I've ever seen for $15, The catfish had a bed of extra spicy, salty rice again with the salt. The collard greens were both too salty and too sweet. Cucumber salad had an unpleasant taste. The shrimp skewers, steak, burger, truffle fries, mashed potatoes and cornbread with guava butter and were seasoned well. I ordered the $49 filet mignon and my receipt showed a $54 charge, with not 1 side. The waitress dropped the birthday cake off and kept going. I asked if they would sing happy birthday she said no and walked off, extremely cold. They made us sort the $1027 bill out among 18 people, awful experience. Almost all of the group's food needed to go back bc of the salt overload, except the burgers, shrimp and steak. Definitely won't be returning.

Nice wine selections. Nice place to sit and have a glass or a bottle of wine. Small business and…read morethe owner is very friendly and knowledgeable

Amazing service. The lady at the front couldn't be more helpful and kind. She made great…read morerecommendations and let us try wines. It smells wonderful inside and has great indoor and outdoor options. This is a great spot to relax and grab a drink.

Fantastic bar with delicious drinks. Very attentive staff. Loved the space. You sit down and the…read moregroup of servers wait on you. Very creative drink menu that also includes staples.

Cork is one of the best additions to our great town in years. It's a bit difficult to find, look…read morefor the brick arch doorway and small round sign to the right of BellTree tavern. The bartenders know craft cocktails, and Patrick the owner is an outstanding professional and genuine great guy. Cork has filled a gap locally, for a superb craft cocktail bar with a big city vibe. You will not be disappointed!

Walked in a few weeks ago wanting just the best of whatever hyper-local beers they had in the…read morecoolers. They helped me find some stuff that was just astonishing and even some really oddball choices. Very glad we stopped there.

Love their wine selections and pairing recommendations. Fun themes throughout the year such as…read moreOktoberfest. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wide selection of wine, IPA's and Ale.

We popped in here to start my sister's bday on a Saturday, and it is so cute inside!! Gorgeous…read morephoto ops everywhere and what a whole entire vibe inside & out. Lots of drink choices and a few apps to choose from. We got a Shiraz & prosecco with the spinach artichoke dip (delicious!), and they gave me a 10% discount on my sister's glass for her bday. So sweet. We will be back when I'm in town again. This is a hot spot, and the people gotta know about this. Amazing & cool location.

Little shop on Hay street. Used to be a different wine shop. Super friendly folks and a decent…read morewine selection. Chill atmosphere but we were only here in the late afternoon. Will have to come back in the evening Santina was super friendly and great to talk with. Fellow Floridian!

This place goes to the top of my list as one of the absolute coolest hang-out places in town. Only…read moreplace to go where you can sample different wines on daily basis. Only $7 to taste multiple wines (which change week to week), and you don't have to wait a month for the next 'wine tasting'. Grotto has an actual tasting bar, plus an option to order a plate of exotic salami and cheeses which can't be bought locally. This gives Grotto a huge advantage over Mickey Fins which is set up like the inside of a gas station. Mickey fins has competitive pricing, and a very large selection, but does not do daily tastings, nor do they have a bar/sit down area. Both know their wines well, both have been friendly and helpful. Overall, this is a wonderful place to buy wines or to relax and socialize with friends!

I don't live in Florence, but I travel here to visit my wife's family at least once a year. I also…read morelove a great glass or bottle of wine and I really love it when I'm enjoying said wine in a lovely and warm place with lots of atmosphere and great people. All of this is true of The Grotto, and more. Vince and Maura, the owners of this lovely wine bar, are amazing! They have really managed to create something special. They both really love and really know wine! And they love to talk with people, from the beginner to the expert, about vino. Vince has amassed a truly impressive and unique collection of wines that you won't be able to find anywhere except maybe Charleston. And he's very good at helping people find interesting and unique wines at great prices. If you like or love wine, check this place out. I can't emphasize it enough. You won't regret it!

Amazing place to kick back and enjoy some cigars and drinks! Great atmosphere good food and nice…read morestaff! I would definitely recommend this place if you haven't been!

Sat at the bar 10 minutes and neither of the two bartenders never acknowledged me. Won't be back.read more