Fenwick Beer & Wine Review

At first I thought it was weird that a liquor store opened up in this tiny house in downtown Silver Spring, but now I kind of wish all liquor stores were set up in such a cozy, friendly environment. Walking into Fenwick Beer and Wine, you feel immediately comfortable, partly because you're instantly greeted by Suman Shrestha, the friendly man who owns the business with his wife Cathy. You'll also see a dazzling array of microbrew and imported beers, most of which I've never heard of (though not being a beer aficionado, my opinion doesn't count for much). The wine selection is small compared to your typical grocery-store-sized liquor store, but carefully curated by the owners to ensure a balance of high quality and reasonable prices. Give them an idea of what you like and they'll happily guide you to a good selection.

One of the things I like best about the place is that they take requests for items to stock. I requested Strongbow hard cider, which I've had trouble finding in stores, and they got it in within a week. They also have weekly wine tastings and have started selling local artisan cheeses.

All in all, a really nice store with a nice atmosphere and quality customer service. If you live in Silver Spring, go check it out!