Perfect wine shop. My favorite is wine shops where you can have a glass of wine or buy a bottle and…read moredrink retail! Makes it taste oh, so sweeter. Or drier!? lol. There is a $10 corking fee if you purchase a bottle, but the prices are great. Plenty of seating and they have a wine dispenser for wines by the glass. This is my meeting spot, first stop when driving into Wilmington.

Probably our favorite wine place in Wilmington. Small draft selection, but usually several from…read moreWilmington brewing company, next-door, so you can never go wrong. Great wine selections by glass and bottle and very reasonable prices. Extremely helpful and considerate staff.

What an unexpected wonderful experience. Tony, is the sweetest. We traveled from Vegas and this…read moreplace didn't disappoint. All wines are made in house made. I'm not a sweet wine drinker, but I was absolutely impressed with their sweet list.. their holiday wine, visions of sugar plum is literally Christmas in your mouth. Thank you your hospitality. Ps Cutes wine novelties made by Tony herself, please stop by and support

Being from Washington, my wine taste buds were traumatized by what I sampled. The owner and his…read morewife were very friendly but the wine was not for wine enthusiasts

Today I came to grab a brand of beer my friend can't find in store and came across some thc/cbd…read moredrinks made in Wilmington at mad mole brewing.. called couch time. They had 3 flavors in 4 packs so I picked 1 up to bring home and try.. you never know what you'll find in the store and every time I go there's new things..

Always a good selection of everything here. Good customer service especially since the young man…read morewho helped me find Soju also enjoys it. Please add mango Soju to the selection, it will sell!

This place is a fantastic example of how to take history, character, and craftsmanship and blend…read morethem into a genuinely memorable experience. The building alone is worth the visit. Housed inside a restored 1947 Quonset hut -- those curved steel structures originally designed for WWII -- the space manages to feel both industrial and welcoming at the same time. Inside, the high arched ceiling, natural light, plants, and comfortable leather seating create a relaxed lounge atmosphere that feels intentional rather than trendy. Outside, the patio area with string lights and open-air seating gives you a second completely different vibe, perfect for enjoying North Carolina sunshine. The cocktails absolutely delivered. The Brown Butter Old Fashioned is a standout. Brown butter-washed bourbon adds a subtle nutty richness that rounds off the edges of the whiskey beautifully, while the cinnamon bitters and maple bring warmth without turning the drink into dessert. It's creative but still respects the classic Old Fashioned structure -- which is exactly how a riff on a traditional cocktail should be done. The Limoncello Tonic was bright, refreshing, and crisp -- a perfect counterpoint. House-made limoncello with tonic and citrus notes makes for an easy-drinking, sunny cocktail that feels light but still flavorful. Ideal patio drink. Service and presentation appear polished, and the fact that they distill many of their own spirits in-house adds authenticity you don't always get at cocktail lounges. There's also something admirable about adaptive reuse like this. Taking a mid-century industrial structure and turning it into a modern social space is a reminder that good design doesn't have to erase history -- it can build on it. Overall: Excellent atmosphere, thoughtfully crafted drinks, unique historic setting, and a relaxed but upscale vibe. A place that feels both local and special at the same time. A special shout-out to Abigail, the bar back, who had a fantastic system for handling the crowd. Instead of everyone clustering around the bar trying to figure out where the line started or ended, she encouraged us to grab a seat and brought the drinks out when they were ready. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and organized, and it's the kind of thoughtful service detail that really stands out. Kudos Abigail!

Come here for craft cocktails!! This is a gorgeous, new, cozy space for cocktails. They have…read morerotating food outside and make it a mission to showcase local Wilmington artists' work inside the building. They have free distillery tours during the week which gives insight into the building and distilling process. At the end you are able to try their liquors and canned cocktails. This is a must do! They have space inside to site snd a large patio outside. The parking lot is easy to park in with parking on the street if needed. Their gift shop is filled with candles, tshirts, bar tools, and their liquors to buy. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable!

I like quality kitchen tools, and that is their specialty. They also offer classes, which I intend…read moreto explore in the future.

It was ok. Selection wasn't that grand and prices were a little ridiculous. The wine selection…read moreseemed like one that a real wine connoisseur might enjoy...random bottles All stacked up in slight disarray that an actual collector might find some hidden gems amongst. Wine not my thing though, so wasn't really for me. Same random miscellaneous pastry/baking selections as most "specialty" stores I find scattered here and there. Nothing special to brag about. Prob wouldn't go back again. Did find one seasoning I really Liked...piment d'espellette. Made it worth visiting that one time, but probably wouldn't go back if I was on a "hot the best" timeline

I stopped in twice yesterday. The first visit was fine -- nothing memorable, but fine. Geneva was…read morebartending both times. The second visit, however, came with a greeting I've never heard in my fifty‑plus years: "You've been out all day. I can't serve you because I'll be liable if you're over served." I've bartended before. I understand the responsibility. But I was never asked a single question about what I'd actually been doing. For clarity: we had lunch at Michael's Seafood before our first visit. I had one non‑alcoholic seltzer at Island Beverage, and my partner had a four‑flight sampler. After that, we went thrifting and shopping at Goodwill, Lowe's Foods, and Dollar Tree. No drinking. No bar‑hopping. Nothing even close. On our second visit, Geneva gave us water and let us charge a phone -- and I do appreciate that. But being told "you've been out all day" instead of "welcome back" was unnecessary, inaccurate, and frankly insulting. It was an assumption presented as fact, and it was embarrassing. What made it even more absurd was watching Geneva continue to serve patrons who were clearly intoxicated while I sat there with a glass of water. So here's the takeaway: Don't go in twice in one day. Apparently that alone is enough to get treated like you've been drinking all over town. After this experience, I won't be going in on any day. I hope the staff can handle situations like this with actual communication instead of jumping straight to conclusions.

We pleasantly stumbled across this place, looking for some local brews, while visiting for the…read moreweek. They had a more than ample selection of local brews on tap, and all that we sampled were delish. They had a huge selection of wine and even served wine by the glass. There were a ton of games to play while you sip, which will be on our agenda next time. The bartender couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming to 2 non-locals! Next time we are bringing the rest of the crew!

I have lived on OKI for 12 years and have driven past Grape and Ale thousands of times and always…read morerepeating "I've gotta check that place out", well I finally did and boy o boy am I glad I did. This wine and beer bar and bottle shop is awesome. I can kick myself for waiting so long to check in, but better late than never. Cozy inside atmosphere with a nice selection of beers cans, bottles and on tap to choose. The wine by the glass is trainable with a good sized pour. The wine rack selections in the back is diverse and well priced. Can definitely see buying a bottle(s) to share. The outside space has tons of seating in a relatively small space. A section with a fire pit, beer and wine tasting and music on weekends. The staff are great to talk with and good reference for beer and wine selections. My new OKI hangout.

Great little taproom, bottle shop, and wine bar with a decent sized outdoor seating area, walkable…read moreor bikeable to the beach/many close by restaurants. You can also bring your own snacks/food with to enjoy with a beverage :)

Another one we stumbled across, super friendly staff and very cool atmosphere, definitely a…read morerecommended stop.

The drinks were easily the highlight of our visit--well-crafted, balanced, and clearly made by…read moresomeone who knows what they're doing. Creative options and solid execution made the bar experience enjoyable. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the drinks. While presentation was decent, the flavors were underwhelming and portions felt average for the price. Nothing was terrible, but nothing stood out or made us want to order it again. If you're stopping by for cocktails and conversation, this place delivers. If food is the main draw, there are better options nearby.

Yelp 100 Challenge- #29…read more This location has two separate entrances. One entrance for beer and wine and the other for spirits. I am unsure of how to enter the other after you have made a purchase. Free samples, clean store, with friendly staff that engaged in small talk will checking out.

We're back! Went here with my dad on Tuesday February 3rd 2026 to purchase some items for a…read moresuperbowl party. We went to the spirits section, and found Smirdoff Cherry Vodka, peaches with moonshine, and some simple syrup. Store was clean and organized. Went to a cashier who was pleasant and took care of our transaction. Hope to be back soon for our spirit needs!