Beer & Wine | Outer Banks NC Shopping

Bacchus Wine & Cheese – Bacchus Wine and Cheese is a gourmet specialty shop for culinary indulgence of the best kinds! In addition to their famous sandwiches and Thumann’s deli items, they carry specialty cheeses, wines, hand-cut Angus steaks and sinful desserts. You’ll find real triple-cream Brie, Manchego, Wensleydale and more than 25 other cheeses plus gourmet crackers, fresh breads, salamis and olives. Olive oils, balsamic vinegars, specialty sauces and pastas will tempt you as well. And don’t forget the extensive wine selection. Bacchus has more than 750 labels from around the world and offers daily wine tastings all year long as well as Tuesday wine tasting events in season, which do require reservations, so give them a call to reserve your spot. 891 Albacore Street, Monteray Plaza / 252.453.4333 / bacchusobx@hotmail.com

Brew Thru – The original drive-through beverage store has been on the Outer Banks for more than 30 years and has become a tradition for visitors and locals alike. The Corolla location offers ice-cold beer, wine, beverages, snacks, gas and much more. A vacation to the Outer Banks would not be complete without one of their legendary annual T-shirts. Having sold more than three million shirts since 1977, the Brew Thru T-shirt is the #1 selling souvenir on the beach. 790 Ocean Trail, Tim Buck II Shopping Village / 252.453.2878

Corolla Market & Deli – New owner Tony of Uncle Ike’s fame is emphasizing the deli this year, bringing in Boar’s Head meats and cheeses and serving delicious breakfast sandwiches, hot and cold subs, sandwiches and more. A sushi bar is in the works with eat-in and to-go options, and there are a few seats at tables inside if you’d like to sit and enjoy your lunch. They also have a pool table, sell beer, wine, and other beverages and a limited amount of grocery items. 1159 Austin Street, Corolla Light Town Center / 252.453.0050

Corolla Wine Cigar – Corolla Wine Cigar features beautiful sunsets and free wine tastings. They carry a large selection of wines from all over the world and continue to take a special interest in local wines and regional vineyards. You’ll also find a huge selection of specialty beers, champagne, gourmet foods and a host of wine paraphernalia like stemware, wine tools, even wine-scented candles. The walk-in humidor is stocked with premium cigars. Wine tastings are available daily; just stop in anytime. In the summer season they co-host a special Wednesday night wine tasting event at the Whalehead club with food and music. 794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village / 252.453.6048

Cotton Gin – For the feeling of an old-time country market, step into The Cotton Gin in the big, red barn-like building at the entrance to TimBuck II. Headquartered on mainland Currituck County, The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 40 years. You’ll find resort fashions for women and men, fine jewelry, home accessories, collectibles, waterfowl carvings, books, cards, prints, even fine wine from the local Sanctuary Vineyards.  790 Ocean Trail, Tim Buck II Shopping Village / 252.453.4446

Dockside North Seafood Market – Cooking in tonight? Stop by Dockside North, conveniently around the corner from the grocery store, for fresh fish, clams, crabmeat, soft shell crabs, scallops or oysters. They offer shrimp, crab legs and lobster steamed-to-order. The family will be happy if you bring home one of their Down East Clambakes to go. Beer is available here as well. 819 Ocean Trail, Monteray Plaza / 252.453.8112

Harris Teeter – With a wide selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, prime meats and select seafood, this one-stop grocery store has everything you need. Whether stocking up for the week or simply stopping in for a healthy lunch snack, Harris Teeter is a consumer’s delight. With plenty of parking, a roomy layout and 16 check-out stations, shoppers can get in and out with relative ease. The jet set can find Cohiba cigars, Dom Perignon champagne and fresh flowers. A family can pick up great picnic staples such as fresh-made red grape chicken salad, a seaside combo sushi pack and even homemade macaroni and cheese. Of course, it has all of the essential pantry goods as well.

Seaside Farm Market – While visiting Corolla, please stop by Seaside Farm Market located at the corner of the TimBuck II shopping center. The market has a complete selection of local in-season produce including sweet corn, vine-ripened tomatoes and peaches picked fresh from the tree. They also carry locally made jams, BBQ and seafood sauces, local farm fresh cheeses and fresh herbs. It’s truly one stop shopping here as you can also find fresh seafood, local wine and beer. Corner of 787 Sunset Boulevard and Albacore Street / 252.453.8285

Wink’s of Corolla – Just north of old Corolla village, Winks is a landmark store on the northern beaches. They sell gas, grocery items, snacks, drinks, ice, beer (including local micro-brews) and wine, toiletries, sundries, local and regional books, beach needs and more. The Corolla Post Office is next door. 1152 Ocean Trail / 252.453.8166