Bottle shops are, simply put, beer stores. These can be dedicated craft beer bottle shops, wine stores that also carry excellent craft selections, or stores that just happen to have an owner with available shelf space and a passion for craft beer.
The following are some of the absolute best outlets in North Carolina to buy craft beer. Entries marked with an asterisk are must-visit places for any fan of beer.
Adventures in Wine and Beer
205 Thompson Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-693-3939
http://adventuresinwineandbeer.com
Bruisin’ Ales*
66 Broadway Street, Suite 1
Asheville, NC 28801
828-252-8999
Gail’s Hops and Grapes
2420 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
828-267-2672
http://www.gails-hops-and-grapes.com
797 Haywood Road, Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-5275
La Bouteille
10 North Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-6473
Peabody’s Wine & Beer Merchants
1104 NC 105 South
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-9476
http://www.peabodyswineandbeer.com
Rabbit & Co.
124 Fourth Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-692-6100
Bestway*
2113 Walker Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27403
336-272-4264
The Bottle Shoppe
174 West Main Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-810-9463
http://www.thebottleshoppe.biz
4620 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
704-521-1300
http://www.brawleysbeverage.com
The Brewer’s Kettle*
2505 North Main Street, #101
High Point, NC 27262
336-885-0099
http://www.thebrewerskettle.com
City Beverage*
915 Burke Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-722-2774
The Common Market
2007 Commonwealth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205
704-334-6209
Vintner Wine Market
8128 Providence Road, #500
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-543-9909
http://www.vintnerwinemarketnc.com
A1 Brews
112 Millstead Drive
Mebane, NC 27302
919-568-8880
Barley & Vine
5910 Duraleigh Road, #141
Raleigh, NC 27612
919-235-0018
The Beer Dispensary*
103 East Chatham Street
Apex, NC 27502
919-267-6040
http://www.thebeerdispensary.com
Bottle Revolution*
4025 Lake Boone Trail, Suite #105
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-885-4677
http://www.bottlerevolution.com
Carrboro Beverage Company
102 East Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
919-942-3116
http://www.carrborobeverage.com
East Wake Wines & Craft Brew
1001 Wide Waters Parkway
Knightdale, NC 27545
919-217-1129
4711 Hope Valley Road, Suite 4E
Durham, NC 27707
919-403-5200
Kegs and Kans
2908 North Main Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-552-2028
Parker & Otis
112 South Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701
919-683-3200
Peace Street Market
804 West Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-834-7070
Sam’s Quik Shop*
1605 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
919-286-4110
Tasty Beverage Company*
327 West Davie Street, Suite 106
Raleigh, NC 27601
828-692-6100
306 East Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
919-968-5000
http://www.tjsbeverageandtobacco.com
Triangle Wine Company
3735 Davis Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-462-1912
http://www.trianglewinecompany.com
Cape Fear Wine and Beer*
139 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-763-3377
http://www.capefearwineandbeer.net
Chip’s Wine and Beer Market
2200 North Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-449-8229
http://www.chipswinemarket.com
Cindirene’s Southern Emporium
559 Third Street
Ayden, NC 28513
252-746-9222
Grapes and Hops
5407 Ramsey Street, #C
Fayetteville, NC 28311
910-822-8700
911 Cedar Point Boulevard
Swansboro, NC 28584
252-354-7911
Home Brew Haus
1201 US 70 East
New Bern, NC 28560
252-636-8970
Lighthouse Beer & Wine
220 Causeway Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
910-256-8622
http://www.lighthousebeerandwine.com
Zillie’s Island Pantry
538 Back Road
Ocracoke, NC 27960
252-928-9036