I've heard great things about this spot- and we decided to give it a try for date night before our movie at the Page Theater down the road. I was expecting a little more so our experience fell a tad short. I just thought it would blow me away but it's just not quite there. I was, however, really impressed with the amount of variety on the menu from local brews, local wines, and some European types! Reds, whites, rose, ports, dessert wines...YOU NAME IT! The wine was tasty, I opted for a sweeter white wine from VA, and my bf opted for a dryer red wine from VA. We slurped it down! The food was underwhelming. I don't believe it's prepared in-house. The flatbread we ordered had some bland chicken and was missing some color and seasoning. The fried pickles seemed frozen and the jalapeño poppers were nothing to get excited about. However, the local jam they served with the poppers made a BIG difference! I had never tried such a combo and that was pretty yummy!! Who knew jam and jalapeño poppers complimented each other so well. I'd love to try thier charcuterie boards too....maybe we just ordered the wrong items for a winery/brewery. Worth a pop in- read more

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Great space and ambiance. Service was good and attentive. Poor food quality and small selection. read more

Wanting to grab dinner at Valley Cork. We normally go here when we are in town. Checked the site and said they were open until 10pm. Got there at 8:15 and they were closed! Frustrating when places don't keep posted hours, especially when there is not many other choices. read more

I am a fan! This is a cute Wine store with huge upstairs and downstairs. They have 3 flatbread options, 2 charcuterie boards and a soup option for food. They have about 30 bottles to choose from, and you can pick them up to-go in the the front store area as well as some cute knick knacks and some award winning honey. The server was wonderful! She helped our huge party of 9 people as we enjoyed 2 wine bottles and various wine by the glass and beer. I do want to mentioned I'd wish they had MORE beer options, especially local beer for to-go. I was hoping to pick up something for my bf on our girls trip. The interior looked like a inside looking in french style bistro with a exterior porch overhand trimming the serving area and kitchen leading towards the restrooms. I would also suggest possibly expanding the bathrooms as there was 1 for women and 1 for men with a huge dinning area. I picked up two honey (Wildflower and Clover flavor raw) a port and a wine to-go. Overall I am a fan of this cute place. read more

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I love this spot . For East coast city folks to come to a small town like luray and find a place for late dinner ... this spot was great..... Wines were soo very well curated as well as the cheese. I'm still trying to find where I can get rosemary manchego. If you don't get to do wine tastings in the regional wineries nearby, this spot is definitely great to try the local wines. Also I will say I love that when I go out for dinner at 9 pm ish this place wasn't very busy. I think luray people don't stay out very late , but I will say they are missing out. This spot is a gem because we arrived around 9:30ish and ordered 1 cheese plate and 3 flatbread and dessert ;and we were out by 9:55pm. So quick . Also the dessert bonbons... sooo good !!! read more

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I went for dinner one evening and the special was an open face turkey sandwich with all the fixings which I thought would be delicious. However, I was very disappointed because it was sliced deli turkey and the fixings were all from a can, nothing was made fresh. Very disappointing because I was expecting it to be awesome for the price and from what I had heard around town. It was very slow which should've been a clue but I ordered nonetheless. The table wasn't clean nor were the salt and pepper shakers which should've been another clue. Needless to say, I would not return to have dinner because if I want that kind of dinner I can buy the deli turkey and just open the can foods at home to eat and save the money. read more

It was meh... the food was mediocre and over priced. Wasn't impressed, wine and beer was okay, but again over priced.

The place is is lovely and has a lot of potential. Service was fine. We ordered a cheese board, a burger, salad, and the chicken tenders. The burger was juicy and well-seasoned. The broccoli that we subbed out for the fries was completely unseasoned (a little salt and a drizzle of olive oil would go a long way). The cheeseboard had several different cheeses and meats--nothing special or interesting, but all fine. The crackers were boring, white crackers. It was screaming for some honey or jam and some decent/interesting crackers. The chicken tenders were fine but the fries were unseasoned. The salad (a boring house salad) came with a packet of Kraft salad dressing. A basic homemade dressing is really a minimal requirement if you're not MacDonald's. They could also use some more interesting salad or veggie options on the menu. The well-stocked bathroom was a nice touch. read more

Stopped here for dinner after a hike in Shenandoah. The food comes in generous portions that are great for sharing and is very affordable. They have a lot of wine options, including local VA wines. It is definitely more of a wine bar than restaurant - while the food is good it seems to be mostly from the store and not fully prepared in house. Would recommend! read more

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Very disappointed the pretzels came with NACHO cheese. The hummus came with onion garlic crackers. And the charcuterie board came with slim Jim's. read more

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The Valley Cork is a very popular dining spot, so you can expect to leave your name at the door if you arrive right at dinner time. That's okay, they are right across the street from a brewery and an ice cream shop if you want to wait somewhere until you're called. The space is gorgeously laid out, with lots of tables and couches for seating. The main selling point is the huge wine, beer, and cocktail list. This is the perfect place to go to enjoy some fine drinking. Food is secondary here, although it's not really fair to ding a place for food after covid. They offer Flatbreads on soft white dough, they have Cheese Curds (which are fried, btw,) and we also got some Waffle Fries for the table. All dipping sauces including ketchup come in plastic disposable containers. My wife ordered a salad with chicken and we were impressed by how large it was. So enjoy the great service while you sip some great drinks while you soak up the great atmosphere, and you may as well nibble some food while you're there. read more

Quickly stopped at Valley Cork for wine and appetizers after visiting the Luray Caverns! In what appeared to be a really small town with that singular tourist attraction, this was a gem of a find!! Although I remember the food menu being fairly limited, we loved their wine options and the lite bites we had! Also the staff was super friendly and the space had a great vibe! Would definitely one back and recommend to others. read more

The Valley Cork - Anchovies, crackers and marinated olives - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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This rustic-chic place is large, but not noisy with plenty of space. Expansive wine menu and artisanal small plates make this wine bar super-special. Chris was a fantastic host! Wish we didn't live so far away! read more

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I recently visited the wine bar while staying in Luray. This is a nice place to stop for a lite bite and a glass of wine. There were plenty of wine choices and some cider options. The staff were friendly and attentive. I stopped for a lite dinner. I chose salad and one of the charcuterie plates. It was a perfect dinner! read more

The Valley Cork - Salad and charcuterie board - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

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Beautiful restaurant in a restored old hardware store! The owner Lynette and her crew do a wonderful job attending to guests. And, she serves the community hosting local Chamber events and other functions. They have beer and wine - in addition to food (breakfast, lunch specials and dinner). Plus a bottle shop. Local, woman-owned business for the WIN! read more

The atmosphere was nice, but the food was awful. I had the house special of fried pork with Mac and cheese, and broccoli. There was no taste and everything were under seasoned. We had to ask for salt and pepper since there were none on the table. The broccoli tasted like frozen broccoli. If you're looking for a place to eat, I would go somewhere else. read more

I stopped by this place with my family after visiting the caverns. They have charming decor and pleasant wait staff. My wife and I enjoyed a charcuterie board that was very nicely put together. My kids said the chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks were great! read more

Didn't think they were open since current site / Instagram said they closed? Anyways, so glad they were open because we LOVED it. Love going to get tapas, and was surprised to find one this delicious. Also got delicious wine, cider and flatbread and all of it was so good. After a week of hiking, this hit the spot. Very cool atmosphere. read more

The Valley Cork - Hummus and cheese plate - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Food and service was excellent! Everyone ordered a different food item from menu and all was very satisfied with everything ordered! Wine selection was great too! We will return! read more

So glad this spot has re-opened and not just as a wine bar but a full-service restaurant. We've been three times since it's gone under new management and we are so pleased with the service, the quality of the food, and the whole atmosphere of the place. The pasta special this weekendWas delicious, the price was exactly on point, and the portions were huge. Keep up the great work, we will be back again! Many thanks. read more

The Valley Cork - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Me and my friends went here to get food and wine, the waiter who greeted us did not even seat us to a table, he pointed where to go and didn't even give us menus. It took a few minutes before one of us decided to walk up and get us our own menus with several workers watching us grab menus ourselves. Nobody said anything to any of us and the server even sat and gave menus to a table that came in after us. We decided to leave after seeing that and someone apologized for them not being able to get to us because they were "busy," which was not true as there were several open tables when we walked in. read more

We visited The Valley Cork after a long day on the river, and we were all ready for some good food, and some drinks too. This place far exceeded expectations! Very affordable for excellent food that is fresh, tasty, and comes in very shareable portions. Also, a drink list that has something for everyone (highly recommend the mead flight!). We are so happy to have found a place we will make a tradition on our trips to Luray. read more

The Valley Cork - The mead flight... delicious! - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Had a great experience! We loved the wine, ambiance and the charcuterie! A great date night location or any time really! read more

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This place is great! The service, the food, the wine, the atmosphere. It's perfect! My husband and I went here twice while we visited Luray for our anniversary weekend because we loved it so much. Neither of us are really wine drinkers, but the bartender (who we think is probably the owner) was super friendly and helped us figure out some wines that we might want to try to dip our toes into the wine world! By the way, they do have plenty of other drink options if you just really hate wine! I got this gourmet bottle of cream soda the night we went back for the second time, and it was very tasty and smelled strongly of honey! Anyway, we've never had charcuterie before, so we got the Lefty charcuterie board the first night there. First of all, if you have not had charcuterie before, treat yourself for once in your life! But honestly, I'm nervous to try any other charcuterie after having it for the first time here--I'm afraid that the Valley Cork may have ruined me for any other charcuterie since it was so God! Dang! Good! Neither me or my husband have had pâté before (wow, look how classy those accent marks look), but I'll let you know right now--truffle pâté is smoky and savory and simply divine, darling! The other meats and cheeses were perfect together--the honey and fig goat cheese, the rosemary manchego, the ham, the salami...mmmm just...*chef's kiss* Listen, I'm just gonna drop some pictures in here that I took while we were there, cuz I could write a novel about this wonderful place, so I'll spare everyone. read more

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On what seemed to be the quietest Sunday night in Luray, we walked from the Mimslyn Inn and attempted to get a table for two at Moonshadows. We failed miserably and bemoaned our lack of reservation making as we walked down the hill...right up to the point when we reached The Valley Cork. Yay wine!! We walked through the doors into a super cute and airy wine bar. We easily found two seats at the bar at 6pm and perused the menus. Romeo ordered a red to start but I was in the mood for something light and sweet. I asked the wine enthusiast which of two Moscato wines he recommended and I ended up with a Moscato D'Asti. It sparkled ever so lightly. Plus, it was sweet and cold and extremely light. We ordered a cheese and meat plate to share and continued ordering glasses of wine as the place filled up. In the end, we ordered the full bottle of Moscato and finished it while joking with fellow patrons. If we're ever in Luray again, we're definitely returning to The Valley Cork. We had a relaxing evening of conversation and good food & wine all amidst a very laid-back yet trendy environment. read more

Had a great experience, food was well seasoned, service was ok, ambiance was fun. Good location with stuff to do near by.

The Valley Cork is awesome! Came to Luray for a wedding and the Bed and Breakfast we stayed at recommend them. Had a great time and Matthew was very knowledgeable about the wines and the establishment. Met the owners as well and they were very nice and welcoming. We came back the next day for lunch and a drink! Highly recommend them! read more

We found this place on Yelp after hiking in Shenandoah all day. Great find! The vibe was very cool, food was amazing and the service felt like family. The onion petals and dip were really good - I would highly recommend it. read more

Service: Just okay- Went in really stressed from some travel and news, and just wanted a nice wine & food time. But main server looked so annoyed that they had to wait on us...even more so after we had to keep looking at the menu to gather our thoughts. The one who brought food was so much better. Food: only appetizers, do not go if you're hungry or if you want chic tapas...it's literally stuff you could scrounge from your fridge. They serve appetizers with single serve to-go packets from Costco for 'dipping,' and the carrots with the hummus side were white(!) and that means not good. Ugh. But it's amazing what you'll eat when you're hungry and afraid they'll spit in your food if you send it back. The BlackBerry 'Sangria' was served in a wine glass (approx a 9oz pour. Is this no-ice thing their way of being 'cool'? Idk), and it was mostly juice, extremely sweet. Lots of good wine choices. Ambiance: cool vibe. read more

The Valley Cork is very charming. It's situated in downtown Luray and they have wonderful wait staff and a very good ambience. I really like the vibe of the restaurant. It's clean, orderly, and unique. I'm not a heavy drinker, so I really can't speak on what it's most known for in terms of alcohol. However, I always enjoy the food. Their menu is very limited so you're not going to get a lot of options at all. it is pricey. I find their salad bar to be a really good bang for the buck, and they often do specials that allow for some variety they could expand their menu and offer more, but they're probably doing what is financially sound for them. read more

THE place to enjoy an evening with friends and family in Luray. Interesting and delicious food options paired with great beers and wine all come together in a warm and welcoming environment. read more

Don't miss this one! I am extremely grateful for this place! If you are a local or if you are in the Shenandoah Valley for vacation this is a GREAT place for delicious eats and it has the best wine in the area. Seriously. The staff here are very knowledgeable and passionate about the wine. They KNOW their stuff but do not make you feel dumb when you don't know as much as they do. Very cool if I say so myself. I got the Charcuterie Hearty Bread. It was amazing. Beautifully balanced with the sweet fig spread and salty prosciutto. If you want a KILLER Pinot Noir get the Rose Rock. A great wine for any beginner or experienced wine drinker. This wine bar is everything that Luray needs! And last thing, Chris and Lindi along with the other staff are so friendly and welcoming. Of course I will be back. read more

The Valley Cork - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

This place was exceptional. The wine flights, the food, the vibe and the service honestly couldn't have been better. What a hidden gem. I highly recommend stopping in! read more

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Stopped here for dinner on a Thursday and it was pretty busy, but still fast service. Ordered the cheese and bacon fries as well as the pesto flat bread and it was all amazing! The inside is beautiful and they have a large selection of beverages. Definitely a must if in Luray! read more

Excellent drink options. The hard ciders are delicious. The charcuterie platter, The Lefty, was perfect paired with the pineapple cider and the honeycrisp cider. Finished with the handmade bonbons. Couldn't have been a better meal. And the the decore is simple and beautiful, with high tin ceilings and lots of wood. Service was fast and friendly. Absolutely a must in Luray! read more

The Valley Cork - Hummus plate and the Lefty charcuterie platter - Wine Bars Near Me - Luray, Virginia

Stopped in to The Valley Cork for dinner after my mother recommended it as she had been there to a Birthday celebration. The service was wonderful, the atmosphere was inviting, the food was fresh & I will add very flavorful. I can honestly say the BlackBerry Sangria was to die for, and I'm not a wine/sangria fan! It is at the top of my favorite dining choices while in Page County! read more

The food was DELICIOUS. Quick and great service. The beer/wine was excellent and cheap, if you're in the neighborhood definitely check it out. read more

Visited the area for a girls weekend. Enjoyed the ambiance - was seated in the comfy couch area. The waitstaff was short but super speedy and attentive. We trialed Virginia wines but enjoyed our old fashions more. The charcuterie plates were very popular and we enjoyed ours - the Brie and kielbasa type sausage were my favorite. We also got the pesto flat bread - another favorite for many and delicious. Our favorite was the strawberry funnel fries - soooo good. The one thing we wished was that the fries were also fried crispy as it seemed they were baked. Definitely recommend visiting and we would visit again! read more

Mellow, romantic wine bar. They have a nice selection of local wine, but also some bottled beers and ciders if wine isn't your thing. We settled on the rosé cider which was fantastic. For starters we nibbled at the charcuterie board, which featured three cheese and three meats, with mustard and cornichons. We also ordered the sweet potato/bean stew, which was hearty and filling. Solid place all-around! read more

We stopped in last month (mid October) on the recommendation of our hosts at the marvelous Shadow Mountain Escape, and we were not disappointed. The former early 20th century retail store has been transformed into a rustic wine bar, and the staff is engaged and welcoming. We had a glass of wine (excellent) and a regional ale (also good) as well as a charcuterie platter, which was elegantly presented, delicious and reasonably priced. We visit Luray once a year, so we'll definitely be back to visit the Valley Cork. read more