Spirits of Mt. Vernon

I’ve had so many meetings near this place and finally got to check it out and I was surprised and excited to find out that this place is woman owned!!!
Everything about this little wine shop is adorable! They even allow you to bring food in with you to snack on while sipping your wine.
If you’re looking for a place to hold an event like a happy hour or book club, I would most definitely suggest having an event here!

How many times have we been to Mount Vernon? Too many to count. So why on earth had we never been to Spirits before last week?! This is a tragedy we plan to rectify by returning as frequently as possible, which won’t be difficult at all considering how pleasant the place is.
We were not looking for anything in particular, simply enjoying the unseasonably warm December weather, so we enjoyed the luxury of wandering from display to display. The selections of beer, wine and (bada boom) spirits are impressive — not exhaustive, but the owners have taken care to provide both reliable standbys and intriguing new finds, from local to exotic, at all kinds of price points.
One major plus: they are opened on Sundays, which is a rarity around here. The woman who took our order was kind enough to warn us that they were closing in twenty minutes, but when we assured her we could drink a glass of wine in that amount of time, she was happy to serve us and even checked in several times to make sure we were happy with our selections.
By far, however, the most attractive part of the business is the ability to enjoy a glass of wine, plus maybe a snack from the cold case by the door, in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The other patrons were lots of fun, the music wasn’t too loud and even the stools were pretty comfortable to stay put awhile (there are couches too, but they were occupied when we were there.) Oh, and it’s also probably the only dog-​friendly wine bar I’ve ever visited, which says something about the ownership — classy but casual. With such excellent service and atmosphere, you can be sure we will be back soon!

I love Spirits of Mt. Vernon! Everyone there is super helpful and friendly. They go out of their way to try and find a wine that suits your taste. You can also purchase wine by the glass which is pretty awesome. There is even a beer and liquor selection so really there’s something for everyone. From time to time they do wine tastings and it’s great opportunity to come and check out some new wines. Most of all, I love that the staff members are quite knowledgable, but that it’s not intimidating.
If you’re in the area you’ve got to check it out!

Great little place, with ample selection and very helpful staff. They steered me to an Spanish Enate chardonnay that was delicious, and which we wouldn’t have found without their help. The place is beautifully decorated, the staff is knowledgeable and the wine is terrific. We didn’t use their tasting facilities but they seemed great too.

This place is fabulous! It is the quintessential locals place, so if you are new to Mount Vernon, this is where you come to meet people! They serve a creatively delicious selection of wines by the glass. The best part is that if you really like what you are drinking, you can take a case home! There is often music, and always lots of fun to be had!

I’m a big fan of this place — it’s a great addition to Mount Vernon. They have great wine, which you can buy by the bottle or the glass. One some nights they also have excellent live music (very nice acoustic singer/​songwriter stuff). It’s a great place to get a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy the music. The owners are also very friendly — they always make me feel welcome.

This is one of the places that makes Mount Vernon just a bit more interesting and fun.
Fantastic little wine store with a nice owner. They had a nice little vibe tonight with a number of patrons sipping wine to a singer song writer. In both visits I have gone in for… gasp…beer. A quick purchase for the hotel or airbnb. The beer is relegated to the back of the store… Like a second class citizen. It’s ok though as they have a limited number of nice choices… more locals than not. Some cans of Brewers Art, Public Works ipa, heavy seas, flying dog, and some Poe beers.
Oh yeah and the do have a lot more nice wines too.
Give these locals some love.

What a warm and welcoming place — truly special.

I was in the area visiting a friend and didn’t want to show up empty handed so I ran into Spirits of Mt. Vernon to grab my normal bottle of riesling and go on about my Merry way… When I walked in I was inspired by the wood shelves and beautiful display of spirits to try something different! The guy behind the register was very helpful in suggesting wines I would like based on other wines I’ve drank before. He also went the extra mile of helping me find something that was already chilled since I was headed right to a friends. Next time I’m anywhere in the area I will be sure to pop in for one of their wine tasting, to thank them for the wonderful wine they helped me pick out or just to pick up another bottle of something new!
If I had to say one bad thing it would be the parking. Paying for parking in order to run in the store for 10 minutes suck, but it’s not their fault.

Great selection for the budget conscious to the connoi$$eur.
It’s a peaceful place to spend a few hours on their window seat with bottle as you watch friends, neighbors and strangers walk by.

My go to wine shop. I have yet to get a bottle that I didn’t love! I even went there on Thanksgiving and they were OPEN. They are always really nice. They have great recommendations.
There are some good bargain priced wines here as well.

Love this place. I don’t know too much about wine, so when my fiancée and I went in to find some good bottles we definitely needed help. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and willing to help with our particular issues: we’re not particularly affluent, and our wine tastes are almost completely divergent. They were able to help us identify three bottles within our price range that fit both of our tastes, and even gave us some surprises! Plus they were willing to special-​order pretty much anything. I will definitely be going here in the future for all of my wine needs.

I like wine… but I’m no connseiuer. How thankful this chick is that «Spirits» sits happily in Mt. Vernon. For those like me, Spirits hosts a wine tasting every Friday. Spirits owner Vikki, actually hand pours the tastings and spills much eeded tea so those not as educated in the world of wine… come out on top. Then once the tasting concludes, you can buy a glass of an old favorite or new friend, strike up a conversation … and see where the evening takes you…
PS… ITS OPEN SUNDAYS!!!

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Spirits is a wonderful corner shop that really captures the «spirit» of Mount Vernon (see what I did there?)
It’s not a huge place, but the folks who run it are incredibly friendly and great at offering recommendations. And on top of that, they usually have their giant and adorable dog in the shop with them!
The beer selection is small compared to the wine offerings, but rest assured you’ll find what you need for just about any occasion. As far as the harder stuff goes, they’ve got you covered as well. It’s a perfect spot for this part of town that helps Mount Vernon to keep it classy!

OPEN Sundays!!! OPEN SUNDAY!!!
I had to announce this at the beginning of my review to catch those wine lovers that need that bottle for Mimosas for Sunday after Church brunch.
Have you ever wondered where to get a NICE bottle of wine around MT. Vernon?
I did too, until Spirits opened.
When I first moved to the MT. Vernon hood years ago, we were plagued by the substandard liquor stores here and there, which carried the average mundane beer and the average $ 5 wine. They are still there as many of us know. Fine fine! If you are into guzzling vast quantities of alcohol without the actual nirvana like experience of a great bottle of wine or a great bottle of beer, then carry on and go purchase that so lovely Natty Boh at the shady liquor store at the corner.
Do not get me wrong, every so often I also go to shady store in case of an emergency. Sometimes in the only thing open late in the evening. Just make sure to wear very dark shades so you cant be recognized by anyone.
Now, if you are into a superior bottle of wine and superior knowledge about said wine, and want to stick to the neighborhood, this is the place for you. The place has an open feel, decorated with wooden racks that are filled with wonderful wines and liquor. There is ample sitting area for a glass or two or maybe three of your refreshment of choice.
Fridays and Saturday evening they also host a wonderful little wine tasting and you can purchase by the glass any of those wines while chilling in their Napa-​esque wine room.
Everyone is always smiling and helpful here, must be the copious amount of wine, it must be the entire atmosphere of come in and relax attitude, which is quite lovely.
I find this place to be heavenly for people watching, as you will see anyone from the Teva wearing hippie to the wannabe wine snob that lifts their little finger when drinking. On their wine tasting evenings, this place swarms with 21 – 30 something urbanites. Definitively a place to come and mingle. Parking is not the easiest around here. I would recommend you take the Circulator if you are not from the neighborhood.
A lovely thing about Spirits is also that they like to give back to the community in any way they can.

Spirits is awesome! I hosted a wine tasting for a local nonprofit I work with at Spirits. It was definitely the right venue!
Organizing the event was a piece of cake with the help of the owner/​manager Vicki (maybe Vicky? I don’t know…). Vicki was excited about hosting our group and engaging with out organization. I don’t know wine or event planning too well, but she made everything go smoothly! She helped me pick a great theme for the event (Wines of South America) and chose great wines to share with out group. She recommended the right cheese pairings to bring along. Prices for the tasting were great, making everyone happy.
Beyond our little event, Spirits is a great shop. The whole store, from the atmosphere to the employees, is very inviting. I’ll be back!

There are bigger wine stores in town. This one nonetheless deserves top marks for one specific reason: the owner. Vicki is not merely knowledgable about the product, she brings a personality to customer service too rarely seen these days. Friendly, personable, she exudes the warmth of someone who genuinely wants people to have a good time shopping in her store.
Spirits of Mt. Vernon has started a wine tasting every Friday night and it is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the place. No doubt you will be made to feel welcome. The store is not only a great addition to the neighborhood but sees itself as a part of it. Far from an in-​and-​out-​in-​5-​minutes place, the shop has positioned itself as a place to go and relax for a bit.
The beer selection is not that great. Better to think of this primarily as a wine store. Though it does have a decent selection of hard alcohol as well. Anyway, just come in and see for yourself.

I was at a festival on the street outside this place where the liquor store was selling glasses of wine. After having a couple, I needed to use the restroom, and used the one in the store. They flipped out and made a big scene. They were downright rude, and I don’t think it was warranted. I never went back after that. It is too expensive anyway; for example, their Parallel 45 is $ 14 but only $ 8 at Corridor.

An unpretentious alcohol safe haven for the lesser educated…
I’d been in Spirits a number of times before but, this time I took the opportunity to take it in. The owner was very down to earth and passionate about helping all of her customers. As she puts it she takes the guess work out of food and wine pairings, just stop in and tell her what you’re eating and she’ll find something for you.
For the next hr she hand poured and educated a few us on the different wines she had selected for our group.
With an abundance of wines in different price ranges, If you’re ever in Mt. Vernon and pass by this place; you’re doing yourself a great disservice.

Spirits of Mt. Vernon doesn’t just have an amazing, perfectly apropos name, it has an amazing, perfectly apropos feeling for the Mt. Vernon neighborhood. It’s a community shop where the owners know you by name and even introduce you to their two big, lazy dogs behind the counter (Kona and Boris) within moments of meeting you. They treat you like family because when you walk in, you are. If that weren’t enough, the wine selection they have is expansive. I lived in upstate New York for years visited a lot of vineyards and wine stores. I was really impressed with not only the selection, but the knowledge the they had about their products. You wouldn’t expect it from just ‘a neighborhood shop.’ «Spirits» is a lot more than that though and should be a destination store for wine-​lovers. I am no one’s expert on wines, mind you, but I know what I like and I like Spirits of Mt. Vernon.
Pros: Great, knowledgeable, and friendly staff
LARGE on the inside
Great selection with continuous new arrivals
Wine Tastings weekly
10% off on Tuesdays!!!
Cons: maybe parking, but even then, you can plug a meter and be in an out in no time flat. There’s also a lot across the street.