Virginia ABC Store

In my quest to review, update and add ABC stores in the 757 I came across one in Norfolk that had a special bottle. The store is located in the Neon District aka as the Arts District of Norfolk. The building was nothing special to look at and debris was in the parking lot. A bonus is that they do have curbside pickup by the door and a spacious lot. The staff was friendly and opened the door promptly at noon, by this time there was a line of around 14. Most were there for truck day and bourbon. This is not unusual whatsoever in Virginia which is a controlled liquor state. Once inside the store was not anymore impressive inside. Old dated and small. But the shelves were packed and the bourbon area in the back large. The employees had the allocated booze by the register. I asked for the Michters Rye Barrel Strength. They only had three at $90 a pop and limit one. Checkout by card easy. Staff never smiled, but hey they were nuts by now with a line out the door. Only 20 are permitted inside and they do count. I would skip the ABC location if you had a choice. If there is something special by all means shop away. Otherwise there are much better options.

Just needed a few bottles during my stay town but staff was friendly and helpful with info about the area.

Not sure how an ABC can be scary. It's not an amusement park ride. It's a store so that review comment was very stupid. Great spot. Decent line. You will be able to get in and get out just like any other ABC store in the Tidewater area.

Has the basic needs for drinks, previous reviews said it was a very seedy place, but the staff was friendly, the people there weren't sketchy, they were just getting booze. Like everyone else. The selection isn't enormous, but they have low end, high end, and a good amount of the middle. They don't have limes though. In case you are running low.

This is one scary location - which is ironic considering it's probably the only store around Ghent (besides total wine & more). So if you're in this area and want liquor other than wine/beer, this is your best bet. For me, it's always an in and out situation. Go straight for the goods, pay up and leave. Unfortunately, there is always a line too so you're forced to stick around for a bit.

Super friendly, patient, and helpful. They hired a new female associate and she rocks!