I was surprised to find this ABC store wasn't on Yelp yet because it's been here for years and is…read morecentrally located. It was pristinely stocked, had a plentiful selection, and the staff was "Absolut"ly friendly and helpful! We were planning a party for a friend. We went in to purchase those tiny little bottles of booze to fill up a piñata (see? even grownups can play this game lol!) so we had to stick with the plastic bottles. The salesclerk came over and assisted us with our selections. The manager told us about the sales, he gave us some recipe ideas and we all had a nice chat while shopping. Check out was a breeze, maybe I should say a "sea breeze". Pop in here for your next hooch hookup...

I think this is the location that has moved. It moved next to the grocery store in the same…read moreshopping center so I think the address is different now. When I walked in after their remodel, angels sang, a bright light came on and I spun around in circles smiling with happiness as I couldn't believe my eyes. Okay, that's a little dramatic but that's what happened in my head as I've never laid eyes on such a beautiful ABC store! I'm used to the boring aisles with bottles lined up, uncomfortable mirrors so the clerks make sure no one is stealing and pretty much no décor other than some random cardboard advertisements for liquor but NOT THIS PLACE! They had a beautiful set up of seasonal liquor displayed at the entrance. A tasting bar built in. A beautiful display of airplane bottles on one wall and actual décor on the walls that made me want to say "I'LL TAKE ONE OF EVERYTHING!". If that wasn't enough, a salesman asked if I needed help and when they couldn't locate a bottle of pumpkin liqueur that I needed, he called a location down the street and had them hold it for me. Way to go ABC store, now if you renovate all locations like this, I'll be speechless!

Every time I move somewhere all I can do is hope for the best in terms of bottle shops. Namely,…read morethat the owner(s) is actually knowledgeable on craft beer, so that they can consistently order good stuff. I have to say, this place truly knows what it's doing. Since moving here there have been all kinds of crazy top-tier drops: Cantillon, rarer 3F's, Fidens, Trillium, in addition to ongoing deliveries of highly rated beers (you're practically guaranteed to find a handful of beers rated 4.2+ on Untappd any time you walk in here). There's a good mix of local and non-local beers as well. I find it can be detrimental to focus TOO much on local beer. I also think they've nailed the size, both in terms of inventory and physical space, because product seems to move at an ideal pace. I've rarely come across too-old beer, which happens quite often in many beer shops. This is THE place to get beer in the area.

Corks & Kegs has a great selection of beer and wine. The service was also friendly. I visited so I…read morecould pick up some beer. The only downside to me was that their build your own six pack area was pretty weak when I visited. I would have liked to pick up a few different VA beers instead of a 6-pack of one kind. If you are in the area, check this spot out.

Total wine has become one of my favorite stores. I love…read moreperusing the aisles for new wines to try and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I can be a tad indecisive when it comes to choosing wines because I'm open to almost anything. Although, Rose's are my favorite, I enjoy champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Malbec. I am a self-proclaimed novice wine enthusiast and since my trip to Napa & Sonoma I know good wine when I taste it. My favorite thing about Total Wine is that every time I go I'm able to sample a few things before making purchases. The problem is I go in for one bottle and come out with 3 or more. The good thing is I often share the bottles with friends and family, but it runs my tab UP! I would definitely recommend running to your local total wine and allowing the experts in there to help you discover the best fit wines for you or the best wine to gift to others.

This is the only total wine that I use unless i have to order something and pick it up from another…read morestore. The parking is super easy. All the staff have been helpful... usually if i cant find the beer or wine I am looking for they check their inventory and then other stores if they dont have it. Good prices... big selections.

Looking for a few name brands of bourbon. ABC has a convoluted system about certain brands. They…read morewill not tell you when the next shipment will arrive. If they have received a few cartons of a brand they do Not put them on the floor for several days and will not tell customers when that date is.

This ABC store is the closest to where I live, so I tend to default here out of pure convenience…read more It's somewhat on the small side, although most of the ABC stores in town tend to be pretty small so that's not saying much. The staff are always really nice and tend to know some of the "regulars". At least, I've heard them address people by name at times while I've been there, so I'm guessing they must be frequent customers. Regardless, I always feel welcome at this liquor store, whereas I've felt judged and "stared down" at other locations in the past. I've never found any of that uncomfortableness here, though! They may not have the largest selection of liquor, but they have more than just the basics and it's super easy to pop in and out on a whim. Parking isn't usually as issue, but if you hit it at a busy time, there's a chance you might have to part in the adjacent lot. It's happened to me before, but it's certainly not the end of the world. They have a solid variety of bourbons, and they stock all of my favorite vodkas, so I'm a fan.

Great service helping find a bottle for dinner w friends. Found a great Pinot noir that wasn't…read morecrazy expensive

Once Upon a Vine is a great neighborhood wine and beer shop. They have a wide variety of wines…read morefrom around the world, with an impressive assortment of Virginia Wines. They offer wines across a variety of prices for all budgets. They also have multiple coolers of beer also with a assortment of styles, brands and prices. The Virginia wines are organized alphabetically by vineyard name. Bob, the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, The staff has always been friendly They often have wine tastings on Friday nights which gives you the ability to try some new wines before buying It is kind of tight between the aisles so I always feel like I am going to bump into something or even break a bottle when I'm in there hence the 4 star vs 5 They have there own parking lot, which is rare in the neighborhood.

Best bottle shop I've visited in many visits to Virginia, great selection great service. Bring…read moreplenty of money you'll need it as they have the best of the best.

Bottleworks is a boutique shop for beer and wine operating along the same lines as Corks & Kegs and…read moreDe Fles Winkel. It's a great place for folks who live in the Bon Air area and it's not far from major highways, either. It's about a 20-minute drive from downtown Richmond. I stopped in before Yelp Supper Club -- held at an eatery in the same shopping center -- last night to see if they had any cool sours on hand. At this point in my beer-drinking life I know I need to have my Untappd app out when making purchases because I've tried so many varieties. They didn't seem annoyed that I was analyzing each bottle before making any decisions. In fact, both guys working were super friendly, not invasive of my space, and offered great recommendations. I purchased a six-pack of a local raspberry sour to share, as well as a bottle from American Solera. Looking forward to both! Their selection is curated well and they also offer growler fills. I'll definitely return if I'm in the area.

Hidden gem in the Fan district. Neighborhood bodega with an array of so many goodies! Fresh salads,…read moresandwiches and you can buy hot meals too! And the wine and beer section, top tier! The staff is super friendly and they share so many connections with their community members! Couldn't leave without getting Milán an order of fried chicken wings (she loves a wing) and she rated them 5/5 as they are seasoned well and fried hard like she likes them! If ever on Strawberry St do yourself a favor and stop by, you won't be disappointed!

The prepared food is so good and they have an excellent selection of general grocery items. I love…read moretheir Philly cheesesteak, currently the best I've had here in Richmond

As some of you may know, this Grey Goose is not much of a tippler nor am I a teetotaler. So when I…read morewant to get a potent potable as a gift, or a just little nip, this liquor store has an "Absolut" selection. They have tons of those little bottles you can get on airplanes, and I like mini everything! Plus they make cute gifts. They have many seasonal specials which are displayed nicely. Of course, the prices are regulated and most of these ABC stores are the same, but I will say, the customer service was top shelf! I'll remain a "Patrón" whenever I'm in the mood to imbibe.

This is a smaller size ABC store where they carry very common items and a few special stuff. I have…read morebeen in a few times as they have good parking at the Willow Lawn Mall and is right next to the Kroger. Knowing its a smaller but adequately stocked store, i popped in right before xmas and was going to buy a big bottle of Rum Chata but the cashier told me it was the same price to buy the special Christmas pack that came with free mugs. So free mugs it was!! Now i came back today to get Blanton's Bourbon and they greeted me when i entered and offered me help right away. Apparently the bourbon doesn't come in often so it was on special display. The sales person also told me if i buy two half size bottles, its $4 cheaper and the same volume of bourbon as the large. I really appreciated that kind of help! Would go back, would recommend a friend. Thanks guys!

I don't even know how this place has 3 stars. We're…read morevisiting Richmond from California and stumbled into this place. The food was amazing! Started woth the loaded tots, typical bar/pub food but they knocked it out of the park. Then had the Biggy BBQ Mac Burger and lost my mind. This thing was so good, all the flavors from the pulled pork. BBQ sauce, patty, Mac n cheese bites, the bacon, fuse in your mouth then explode , freaking food orgasm in your mouth! Then had the Bourbon Maple Brown Butter cake to close it out and almost died. The bourbon cake is ridiculously good and intense, you WILL taste it. Overall, they deserve more than 3 stars, whoever rated less than 3 stars is insane.

Excellent experience, enjoyable ambiance, and delicious food! Our server was a bit too focused on…read morehis phone versus our needs, but we dealt with the situation with no impact to our dinner.