Corkscrew Wine Shoppe & Bar

I don't frequent the Corkscrew very often, though have been several times and would not hesitate to recommend it. It's always packed, especially outside. They have lots of.... you guessed it.... wine! But, they also have beer and appetizers (like hummus or cheese). This is great place to people watch, or to grab a drink before/after dinner or a movie.

I live in the area so this is a favorite place of mine to visit when in need of a drink and people watching atmosphere.  For the most part, you don't come here for an amazing wine experience, but rather for the social experience.  They have some decent wines and the menu has been updated a few times for wines by the glass.  However, you are always welcome to grab a bottle from the shelves.  

Some of my favorite things about this place:
Great patio.  Quite a bit of seating for a non-restaurant location in the village, but it can be hard to find a table on the weekends if you come 'too late'.  However, if you linger/lurk/keep your eye open for a bit, you may be able to grab a table from folks leaving for their dinner reservations or movie date.  Definitely a great people watching spot!

Friendly faces.  I love that I can come here and will likely run into a few people I know.  I realize that may also be a function of being a 'vilage' resident but it's nice.  Of course, there can be draw backs to that, but for most part I like it.

The servers are very friendly and remember their regulars.  However, they can get pretty swamped at times and it may take awhile for you to be able to place your order.

Things I wish they would improve:
Snacks.  While they do have some, they are relatively low cost/ not fancy and served on plastic plates with 'napkins' that come from a towel dispenser (like you might find in the restroom).  It doesn't stop me from getting the snacks, but real napkins would be nice :)

The need to wait to place an order, even at the bar.  It can take some time but if you know the server, you may be able to get their attention by name.  But if you don't, they may not always 'notice' you, as I've seen a few times servers busily drying glasses while I'm standing at the bar waiting to place an order.

Overall, those things don't stop me from coming and it is definitely a favorite watering hole of mine on the weekend or even a weeknight.

Very nice atmosphere and I enjoyed the large wine selection. Nice place to visit if you are in the Birkdale area in Huntersvillle.