ABC Store — Local services in Boone

Much like a lot of the mountain town buildings, this place is really nice. Having come from eastern North Carolina, I really like the rock/stone work on the exterior, and I realize it's a functional thing, but the pitched roof really does look a lot better than the blocks on the coast. The whole layout is all-around more appealing. Of course, the inside is pretty similar to every other ABC Store in NC, as they're a government-run entity. The guys who work there have always been quick and courteous in their service, and it has contributed to an all-around positive experience pretty much every time. I know what to expect when I go there, and I haven't been...

The staff behind the counter was very rude and weren't willing to give me any options for returning the bottle I had purchased an hour earlier. I spoke with the same associate who sold me the bottle and they told me I could not get a refund and to "Go ahead and get on out of here". I was not asked to show my license at the time of purchase or at the time I tried to exchange/return it. The sales associates in Banner Elk are much more professional, they carded me at the time of my return and asked me if I would prefer a gift card or to get the return in cash. The post office is nicer than the staff at the...

Great liquor store in downtown Boone! When you walk in, the first section has a selection of liquors distilled in NC, ranging from various moonshine options (who knew they made moonshine pickles?) to my personal favorite, Muddy River (distilled in Belmont NC and they make a great coconut rum).

If your friends like to imbibe, you can knock out your Christmas shopping in one trip here! You'll find a lot of hard-to-find options here, and mini-bottles that are perfect if your visit to Boone...