The McLean Wine Outlet has quickly become my go‑to spot for discovering incredible wines. The…read moreselection may be smaller than the big-box stores, but every bottle on the shelves is top‑notch. Prices range from affordable to expensive, so there's always something great no matter what you're looking to spend. Jon is a huge part of what makes this place special. He's incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to recommend wines based on your palate. For our July 4th party, we asked him to hand‑select the wines, and his picks were spectacular. Guests were raving all night. Even when I pop in just to grab a bottle or two, Jon always has several recommendations to take home and try. His suggestions have never disappointed. And more often than not, he has a bottle or two open and is happy to pour a taste--such a fun way to explore something new. The Wine Outlet also hosts regular free wine events throughout the year, rotating between their three locations. The McLean shop has a great upstairs space dedicated to these tastings, and it's a fantastic way to learn, sip, and meet fellow wine lovers. What really sets this store apart is the sense of community. Jon knows all the regulars by name, and even if I haven't been in for a while, I'm always greeted with a warm welcome. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back--not just for the wine, but for the experience. Highly recommend for anyone who loves great wine and even better service.

Great variety of wine and wine-adjacent items. Full cheese selection. John was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. He spent a lot of time discussing port wine and how it works for stores in VA. Highly recommend stopping by.

We were greeted upon entry. The staff offered us assistance in finding our selections. The store…read moreis very well stocked and had a great variety of gift sets. The store is clean and well organized. There is limited parking in the front off the store, but the back of the store has a large parking lot. I highly recommend this location,

Great Selection, Good Customer Service and prices are really good. If your looking alcoholic minis…read moreor items you can't find in any stores you might find it in this ABC STORE location.

I do have an ABC store two minutes away but if I drive three more minutes, I can go to this…read morelocation. The one closer to me is fine, but it is a bit of an older store. That being said, this one always has French pastis in stock & on the shelf; Pastis is similar to Italian Sambuca or Greek Ouzo but not quite the same, lol. Sambuca is made from elderberries, Ouzo is made from distilled grapes & aniseed, & Pastis is made from anise, star anise & fennel. The store only has Pernod, which we do like, but you can special order Ricard, which is mine & my French hubs preference; they are from the same company & are both anise-flavored spirits that have their roots in absinthe, but they taste different enough from each other. Pernod is the closet to Absinthe & the company, Pernod-Ricard does, in fact, make real absinthe as well. Look up the history, it's actually an interesting story of how Pastis came about. But I digress, lol. Pastis is an anise-flavored apéritif, or apéro as the French call it, & it is a digestif (aides in digestions). It is typically drank before a meal & served over a couple ice cubes & diluted with water so that it becomes beautifully cloudy & almost a golden, iridescent yellow. Pernod is made from distillates of star anisé (on of my fave spices), fennel, & 14 other botanicals such as coriander, mint, chamomile, & Veronica to name a few. Pernod has a low licorice content which sets it apart from Ricard, which has a more pronounced licorice flavor I must say the staff here is super friendly & the female manager is the best; she always has a big smile on her face. FYI ~ if you want liquor in VA you must purchase it from the ABC store aka Alcohol & Beverage Control Authority.

Hey Richmond, get your hands off liquor sales! It's time to privatize this in Virginia. Too many…read moreyears and enough. You're going to pay more for booze here. There's no getting away from the inevitable government run nonsense. Yet if you're in Virginia, not a lot of choices. Actually they do have a decent selection. Christmas time has wonderful gifts for the relatives. Clean spot as well. The employees are courteous and knowledgeable. It's a good location. If you're unsure of which to get, they always provide guidance. Please don't drink and drive,

Great service. The rep took me where I needed to go…read more Nice selection. Only in town for 3 days so 375 mL is plenty. $20 for 375 mL Woodford good price

Off the beaten path, this clean, well-lighted ABC store features a decent selection, frequent mark…read moredowns, and friendly staff who can connect you with your favorites or help you choose the booze you need for a new cocktail or party liquor stash. In the Harris Teeter Pender Campus strip, you'll miss this location if you blink while driving by. Maybe that is why it is never crowded and I always feel I can leisurely peruse the shelves without pressure if getting out of the way of other shoppers. Last year for our Halloween party, the patient attendant searched inventory in several stores to locate a couple bottles of black vodka for one of the seasonally themed drinks we were serving. He then called the other store and asked them to set aside the bottles and have them waiting for us. Other times, I've just brought in a list of spirits needed to make specialty cocktails and the attendant has gone to the shelves and brought the items to the counter--in essence doing my shopping for me. I really couldn't ask for better customer service.

Thank you Eddie for my special order and follow up. Great customer support. Love that you can get…read moreKoloa Rum products.

I don't usually shop at the ABC stores because I live in Maryland and I find that the ABC stores…read moreI'm VA are a bit more pricey but this particular ABC is next door to my nail salon so I went in to kill time and found it to be very neat and tidy and peaceful. They also had minis of my Favorite Tequila Casamigos Silver which was GREAT. I'll be back for sure because I can't find these minis anywhere in Maryland.

[923] 6/6/2019…read more This state liquor store located in a strip mall with tons of parking The store has a nice selection of wines and other liquor items (no beer) The staff was friendly and very friendly If I am in the area I would definite go back

I really need to do my homework in advance regarding liquor sale policies in other states rather…read morethan have each visit to a different liquor store be a learning experience. Last time, I learned "Total Wine and More" doesn't have the "and More" in Virginia. This time I learned this place carries only liquor. This seems to be the place to come locally if you like your bourbon, as shelves on one entire wall, and about half of the back wall, were devoted to it. The selection was decent, though a large portion of it was numerous varieties of the most popular brands. Prices were typically a buck or two above competitive for the whiskey/bourbon/scotch selections in general. I liked their rum selection too. Everything is well laid out here, and it's bright and clean, a good place to include in your liquor shopping itinerary.

Chain Bridge Cellars is such a gem in the area! I love that they host free tastings every Friday…read moreand Saturday - it's a fun, low-key way to try new wines and discover bottles I might not normally pick up. The staff is super knowledgeable without being pushy, and they always have great recommendations at different price points. The shop itself is well-organized and welcoming, with a nice selection. I highly recommend stopping by on a Friday or Saturday to check out the tasting - it makes it easy to try something new and figure out what you'll actually enjoy drinking at home and they set up so it's easy for you to pick up a bottle you enjoyed!

We chose Chain Bridge Cellars to supply our wine for our 40th Wedding Anniversary Party and they…read moredid an amazing job! Doug H., the owner, recommended a white wine and a red wine-- Qupe - Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Y Block 2022 from California for the white wine and Andrew Murray Tous Les Jours Syrah 2022 for the red wine. Both were very popular with our guests. Chain Bridge Cellars delivered three cases of each wine to our event space, and the white wine had already been chilled. Doug's expertise throughout was invaluable. He is friendly and professional, and we enthusiastically endorse using Chain Bridge Cellars for any event, whether dinner for four or dinner for 92.

The manager Hector is the best! Always great service. Yea, yea all ABC's pretty much have the same…read moreinventory. My most recent was over NYE. So for me a rare 5 of ABC because the staff makes the difference at this store.

I used to have respect for this place but they refused to let me exchange a sealed bottle that had…read moreblack stuff growing in it. How a liquor could have anything growing I do not know but here it is and they put their heads in the sand.