Lumina Wine & Beer — Restaurant in Asheboro

Lumina is a staple for my wife and I each week for date night. Warm evenings provide an opportunity to enjoy the outdoor patio, but we prefer the inside bar. Plenty of liquor and wine options, with several canned craft beers and ciders in the cooler, including a few beers on tap. John, who works tirelessly behind the bar, is awesome. He know us by name and he remembers our “usual”, which is amazing because he seems to know everyone’s “usual”. We travel a lot, so we’ve interacted with bartenders everywhere (NY, Chicago, Seattle, SF, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, Vancouver, Toronto, Paris, London, Cancun…) and John is one of the best! We’ve seen him masterfully juggle 30+ customers without missing a beat. When it’s busy, John hustles and customers are always patient, courteous, and...

We stopped in here after kayaking Lake Reese to enjoy some adult refreshments. We like to try different places when visiting small towns. This place is so adorable and comfortable. We sat at the bar, but they have some tables and a nice patio. The bartender, Tiffany was friendly, she and some of the regulars gave us recommendations for food nearby. They do not have food here, but allow you to bring outside food. Nice selection of beers, wine and cocktails. The draft beer selection was lacking on the day we went, so I got a mimosa instead. There are a lot of options for food that are walkable, but check schedules because a lot of places are closed on Sunday. We would love to visit again when...

You have to have a certain "lifestyle" and "fit in" with the people who come here. Apparently you can't just walk in with street clothes and expect fine service. You WILL be judged not only by the people who come here but the workers as well. If you want "fine wine and fine beer" just go to lowes foods. Same drinks without the feeling of being judged by...