Wow! Amazing selection of spirits, wines and specialty drinks, and most importantly,THE BEST guest…read moreservice we've ever experienced at a wine store! Stuart and Tobby were very welcoming and helpful and we even got to sample some wine before making our selection. Very inviting ambiance - a perfect companion to a dinner at Pignetti's (before or after :)) - you will love it here!

TDLR; I love this place, they are always so nice and kind and I truly appreciate all the effort and…read morecare they put into everything they do. My #1 vineyard. Sarah, Joey, Kalen, Taylor, and Tori are absolutely the best! The customer service and care about the customer experience. Whenever I visit they are all always so helpful and polite. They truly care about wine and the vineyard are incredible knowledgeable about the tasting notes, the different vintages they have, and all the other aspects of wine. I truly appreciate all the knowledge about the barrels, and all the steps of the process they all possess. I've learned so much attending the regular tastings, vertical tastings, and window club dinners. Oh to even bring up the wine club dinners! They always have such good chefs and their setups are always nice. I appreciate the staffing and the attention to detail they always provide. Incredible evenings and fantastic food. Always a treat and a core memory. I've ate at so several Michelin star restaurants and had pairing. Albeit not always at the same caliber, as something like Alinea. It is hands down the best, and that is not even including the pricing. It's an absolute steal. And nothing in comparison for the area of central Texas. What Valley Mills Vineyards has cultivated goes far beyond the bottle. It is, in the truest sense, a living experience: one where the terroir of genuine human connection is as carefully tended as the vines themselves. In a world increasingly defined by transactional encounters and manufactured hospitality, Valley Mills stands as a quiet and remarkable exception, a space where passion is not performed but practiced, where knowledge is not gatekept but generously shared, and where every visit feels less like a transaction and more like a homecoming. I have raised a glass in some of the most celebrated rooms in the country, and yet it is here, in the heart of central Texas, that I find myself most genuinely moved, not by spectacle, but by sincerity. That is the rarest vintage of all.

Absolutely gorgeous grounds but ... how you gonna have such a major staircase at a winery lol BE…read moreCAREFUL. I drank a glass of their moscato and liked it but their tastings were pretty light and it was 4 for 20$ which seemed like west coast prices. If they were better pours I wouldn't be complaining. A nice little charcuterie. Needs more outdoor seating. The young ladies working were nice.

Very casual but sophisticated tasting experience. High quality whiskey, relaxed and beautiful…read morespace. Prices are outstanding. I typically go for a rye whiskey, but I actually didn't prefer the rye here, it tasted smokey. The single malt was very smooth, and the blue corn had a super interesting marshmallow flavor. I got several bottles for gifts. Not sure why this place was so quiet on a Saturday night? Maybe it is more popular during the day for tours. I rather enjoyed the quiet. Excellent service and experience.

I was so excited to finally visit the Balcones distillery. As one of my top two favorite…read moredistilleries I was eager to take the tour and get some distillery only releases. They did not disappoint! Not only was the staff amazing and the drinks exactly what I hoped for... I was staying longer afterwards to meet one of the master distillers and the staff told me it was ok to DoorDash food to the tasting room! The tasting room was so comfortable and the perfect setting to enjoy a great glass of whiskey. Definitely would recommend a visit.

I like this place. I will definitely be back. Found an Eagle Rare and Old Fritz on the shelf.read more

Service is awesome!!!! They always have want I want in stock. Never hard to find anything in the…read morestore. There is always someone there to help with your needs. Love this place

Great selection, awesome staff! Never used it, but like that they have a drive thru. Highly…read morerecommended.

Great place! I called about a specific tequila to see if they had it. They did so I went to pick it…read moreup and they were super helpful and even helped me gift wrap the bottle! Awesome!

I moved to North Waco for cheap rent. But I stay here in part because of the proximity to some of…read morethe best Waco establishements. My favorite of them all is Ward Liquor. To get right to the point, you will not find cheaper spirits in Waco. The only thing that comes close is Discorte's Tuesday and Wednesday discounts. If you look closely, you'll find some fantastic deals. Citadelle gin, one of the finest available, has been remarkably underpriced for nearly a year now. Blanton's is also surprisingly cheap. The second, and I think equally important, advantage to Ward's is the helpfullness of the staff. The same people are always there, eager to help. They quickly become familiar faces and always recognize their frequent customers. The only disadvantage to this store is a lack of selection and/or inventory. Although I am able to find most every brand, it's occasionally difficult to find variety of sizes of certain brands. Their liquer and mixer section is also limited. Even so, they fit an amazing amount of variety in this small store. I highly recommend Ward Liquor. It's worth the drive even if you don't live in North Waco.

Good selection, moderate prices, trashy clientele.read more

Nothing here was good. In fact, the whites, which is all my wife drinks, were SO awful. It's a cute…read morespot and the server tried but I guess you can't do wine in Texas.

I don't typically leave reviews at all, but occasionally I fall into an experience that warrants…read moreone. That was certainly the case with my experience at the Red Caboose Winery. The RCW is a business that I have passed probably dozens of times in my travels across Texas. Every time I think to stop in, it's been closed but limited hours are the standard for family owned wineries, so no big deal. However, on the trip through today my fiancée and I made the time to ensure it would be open, and indeed it was! After visiting, we really wish it wasn't. The RCW wasn't very busy when we arrived, indeed the only customers present during our visit was a pair of, presumably, locals, another woman with her children, who were very well behaved, and a man that I'm going to refer to as Umbo: The Clifton Giant, who sat at the edge of the bar and seemed to be keeping on eye on everyone present. The woman on staff, who did not introduce herself, seemed to be the only one working this afternoon. We entered and meandered around the small shop section before she haphazardly waved us over, as if visitors and customers were a confusing novelty for her to encounter. Upon taking a seat at the bar, the bartender took a while to get to us, the only customers (at that time) in the place; not mentioning Umbo: The Clifton Giant. We got a tasting of 6 wines and 5 of their distilled spirits. I'll save you the time now, but the spirits aren't worth it. However, given this is a winery, I think that's fair. Our bartender never bothered to tell us anything about their wines. I mentioned how excited we were to try out the place and I might as well have started speaking Klingon because they clearly didn't care at all. At no point were we told a damned thing about the wines, the winery, or anything. Just "here, pick 6 wines." So, we did. In order to try the wines, the wines must first be poured into a glass. Our bartender frequently took longer than 5 minutes (once 7 minutes and 45 seconds that I timed towards the end) to pour the next wine. During that time, she spent it chatting up the locals and engaging in hushed conversation with the aforementioned resident giant. Not that the wines are anything to write home about. Of course, this could be our fault as I guess we pick the wines. However, at least two of the wines had already oxidized and turned to vinegar. They were borderline undrinkable. The wines that weren't vinegar were either just okay or, as our bartender told us, several times, were the "cheap wines" that we could buy for even cheaper "at the grocery store." So, lots of confidence there. Now let's discuss the giant in the room, Umbo. I don't know his name. Maybe he's super friendly, I don't know, but I do know that his consistent presence and observation skills (mixed with his muffled laughter and hushed conversations) made it super uncomfortable to be there. He's just sitting there, sipping on a Dr. Pepper, occasionally staring at us. I have no idea what his presence was for. Husband? Brother? Boyfriend? Security? No idea. But we wanted out of there after a while. Paying was fine. I saw some other reviews complaining about the cost. I thought the $15 for a tasting of 6 wines and $10 for the 5 spirits was more than fair. We also liked the place itself. It looked nice and seemed comfy. My fiancée and I have been to many wineries over lots of places. The RCW may have taken the cake for "winery that we could not wait to leave." It was a genuinely terrible experience. Sour wine, terrible service, and Paul Bunyon's younger brother would probably sum up the experience as a whole. I am connected to a few wine groups in Houston, who I have been with for many years now, who are always looking for new places and stops. I've already let them know to go ahead and pass the RCW on by. I would recommend anyone else to do the same. Unless you're looking for vinegar. In which case, you've found the right place.

The place is super spacious and they were very helpful. Beer quality was okay but we don't even…read morefinish our flight. We didn't try anything that was extraordinary. It does have a great outdoor space and was kid friendly.

Great bar service. Typically industrial brewery feel, but was rough not having AC in the hot humid…read moreTexas summer. Patio looked cool but wasn't wanting to sit outside due to heat. FIFA in the TVs was nice. Beers were cold and refreshing and the hop water was delicious.