I would like to preface this review with the fact that I never leave reviews of businesses. I have…read morenot ever had such a bad experience purchasing alcohol. I understand that I am 21 years old, so that may make me look suspicious to a cashier. The level of straight up disrespect I received at this establishment was unacceptable. I went in and put my alcohol on the counter and as I'm pulling out my wallet out of my pocket she says "ID PLEASE!!," in the most disrespectful tone, with a raised voice like she was a cop or something. She then proceeds to stare at me for a solid thirty seconds to a minute as if my ID is fake or something, or I have used someone else's. I give her the money in cash and she literally threw my change at my hand rather than handing it to me like a normal person. I genuinely cannot believe the disrespect that this woman had. She was blonde with long hair blue eyes and middle aged. I am appalled at the treatment I received here. If you look younger I would suggest not going to this establishment, unless you want to be treated like absolute garbage.

Great service, very knowledgeable. AJ returns phone calls and is quick to find out about new…read morebourbons and whiskeys.

Absolutely one of my favorite spots to pop into when I'm in Abingdon. Beautifully decorated, lots…read moreof wine varieties, scrumptious cheeses, snacks and specialty gifts. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful with making recommendations. I always like to try a local variety when I stop in. They were so wonderful when I wanted to send a gift basket to my GF that was celebrating her birthday in town. They created a beautiful and bountiful basket, that she enjoyed, and even delivered it to her hotel.

We had a great experience at Katbird's. After a hard day of riding the Virginia Creeper trail we…read morewere ready for a latte. Katbird had this and more. She had some excellent pastries to satisfy our mid afternoon sugar craving, as well as a sampling of cheeses. We didn't explore the wine collection, which seems surprisingly extensive. The gifts for sale did not fit any of our needs, but the service was great, friendly and courteous.

Food is amazing!! Always the best service too I highly recommend any of the drink specials they…read morehave I always try something new and it's amazing!

I am very sad today. For years I have relied on The Tavern as the go-to restaurant in Abingdon for…read morethe finest quality. I've taken business associates and family with the highest confidence that they would experience the finest meal they've ever had. Sadly, my last two visits, My guests and I were disappointed. They no longer offer a full-size filet mignon, which in itself is very disappointing, the thin "4oz"(not) filet medalions were under cooked . And no baked potatoes! What?! We finished our "Non-Tavern-like" meal looking forward to the excellent cheesecake we've enjoyed dozens of times. Not tonight, my friend! We were told they now offer a homemade flavored cheese cake. Only i opted to try it. What i was served was a small square that tasted little like the excellent NY-style one they served for years. Our server, who the bartender said was now one of the owners, told us that the cheesecake we had bragged about for years, "that old cheesecake was from Cisco!" Hmmm. Very sad! What happened? New chef? New owners? I don't know but the Bottom line is we'll likely find another restaurant that hasn't put profits ahead of quality.

Stopped by with my family for a wonderful time. We were gathering for a family reunion of types and…read moresomeone suggested that we all get together at MountainRose. It was an exceptionally brilliant idea. The place has a phenomenal staff (especially Opie). They were welcoming, personable and knowledgeable. They had a deep experience with wines that helped guide the experienced wine drinkers and an empathetic approach to those (aka, me) who were clueless. I (ahm, the inexperienced) were never intimidated or given the snob treatment. However, my brother who knows his way around a bottle or two (or at least actively tries to fake it) was given the appropriate insights to what he was drinking. Across the ten of us, we tried multiple different wines and they were all well liked. Many made their way home as people had to take some bottles home. You can tell that I'm an amateur because the whole "flight of wines" thing was new to me. It was brilliant to sample many different varieties in what I would call shooters to the great disappointment of my brother. Yeah, I told you he acted like he knew what he was doing. They also gave us a brief tour of the beautiful grounds as well as a look "behind the scenes". I would really recommend visiting in the fall and maybe seeing things in action. The drive is a bit "way back there", but I highly encourage you to take the trip. It's definitely worth it.

Loved the wine and atmosphere! Born and raised just down the road and had no idea they were even…read morethere until I saw the wine in the grocery store. Great tasting experience and the lady that was there was super sweet and helpful! Pretty place!

I always want to love Peabodies. It's local with an abundant selection of beer, wine, snacks and…read moremore. I give it 3-4 stars, not 5, because the vibe feels indifferent and we have frequently been disappointed in recommended wines. Peabodies is a treasure in our community and has the potential for greatness.

Peabody's is an essential component to the Boone vibe. Right in the heart of town with ample…read moreparking, this is the place for all your beer-related desires. There are numerous styles, both refrigerated and not, arranged together. If you don't know what you want or what it is you're looking for, any of the employees are happy to help. They know their stuff. I am pretty sure they are all cicerone certified. Note that there are no beers on tap. This isn't a place to sit and chill but rather a place to stock up on for home or gifts. There are other products sold in the store besides beer, including glasses, bottle openers, snacks, and more. I love Peabody's so much I bought their paper artwork of male dogs peeing on a building and I have it hung up smack in the middle of my living room. Hell yeah. Support Peabody's, and everybody wins.

This isn't the same "One Stop" with the chicken. Well, neither is the other one anymore…read more This is the "packie" near ETSU and the hospitals. They're friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable at One Stop. Don't see what you're looking for? Just ask. One of these folks will steer you in the right direction. I came in looking for one thing and ended up finding all kinds of treasures. My friends on the other side of Knoxville can't find Tennessee Hills, so I'm the door dasher. Don't worry G-man. They're 21, pay their taxes, and recycle. Pro-tip: when you're moving, One Stop is a great place to score some free boxes.

I think I found my new favorite liquor store! Stopped in today randomly as driving buy and was…read moresuper impressed with the store. Came in looking for some of the barrel proof A121 bottles that are releasing recently. While those were not available they did have a great selection of other bourbons and even a few single barrel store picks that I didn't expect. The staff was super nice and helpful in making my selections today. I will definitely be back every time I'm in town trying to "catch em all" when it comes to my hunt for bourbons.

Driving along 81 South from Staten Island, New York to visit with our family in Georgia; we were…read morestopping for the night to stay at The Hampton Inn Suites in the town of Abingdon, VA. Before retiring for the night, we searched for a place to eat and found Momma Mia Italiano Restaurant. At first we were reluctant, thinking how could an Italian restaurant be any good in a small town in Virginia. After all, we are of Italian-American descent -- so we know genuine Italian food and being the cook in our home -- I know how to cook Italian. My meatballs are renowned with our family and circle of friends. Not only are we of Italian descent, we are from NYC where there are the best restaurants in the world!!!! We have lived there over 60 years and have ate at the best! We entered the restaurant to see the entry King Kong sign about being the best -- better than NYC. I knew immediately that sign was spot on -- the restaurant smelled like my home growing up as a child on Sunday mornings! The aroma of the red tomato sauce carried us into our seats! (I think I was floating.) There were so many choices on the menu, it was difficult to make our choices. I decided on a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce and the chicken salad. My husband chose the raviolis and a side salad. The dinner included Italian garlic bread! The service from our server was divine: friendly, courteous and professional. The owner/chef visited us at the table a few times to be sure everything was alright, and it was MORE THAN alright. The food was "delicioso! We are so grateful that God brought us to this awesome restaurant in Abingdon, VA!! We'll be back!

I tried eating here on a busy weekend once and found it packed, so I was surprised when I happened…read moreby again on a Friday night and it was not busy at all. I had some skepticism that it would live up to its reputation, and frankly Southwest Virginia is not a place that someone of my urbane character normally looks for high-end pizza in, but this was another Abingdon gem. A salad was quite large; I'm not usually thrilled with iceberg lettuce and the cheese was a bit much, but the ingredients were fresh and crisp and it was reasonably good for what it was. The pizza I came for was a beautifully presented pie with a crust the texture of a cloud. The special I ordered was just basil, oregano, and fresh tomatoes, but this simple flavor combination delivered on every front: tangy, astringent, savory, salty. Ordering a tea with free refills was a sound enough decision. Service wasn't the smoothest to be honest; only one actual waitress was working and some people had a bit of a delay when they arrived. I also felt a bit rushed out and ultimately asked for a dessert to go at the register, which was probably a better way of eating it anyway. The luxuriously soft tiramisu was another good decision. As is often the case with Italian cuisine, this place does not seem like a great option for those who don't eat dairy or wheat. For those who do, it is a reminder of why some flavors never go out of style.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

Nice small vineyard, if the prices were more reasonable it would be much better but $20 for 4, 3…read moreSip glasses.

Such a quaint beautiful winery on the water! Loved that it was dog friendly and you could bring…read moreyour own food!

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more There are a few choices for breweries in Boone and Appalachian Mountain is a really good one. Mama and I each got a flight and we were both able to find one or two that made us want a full pint. They have a good variety of styles to pick from, so anyone should be able to find something that suits their taste. They have a generous amount of outdoor seating as well as a stage where they host live music. Dog friendly too, which is a big check in the box for us. Top it all off with a food truck that was open when we arrived early in the afternoon, and these guys offer the three things we most appreciate in a brewery - outdoor seating, food availability, and most importantly, good beer! 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

Dog friendly even the cold. Huge cider collection. Knowledgeable staff. Darn to table food truck…read more Chill or crazy... depends on the day.