Wine and Wineries

Red, White, and YOU

Norfolk is home Virginia’s first and only urban winery, Mermaid Winery.  Located in the historic Ghent district, visitors can watch the winemaking process from the tasting bar, and choose from 12 different wine flights.  The winery offers a list of nearly 600 wines from around the world and a menu of artisanal cheese platters, sandwiches, and entrees. Press 626 Café & Wine bar, also located in Ghent, employs three Certified Sommeliers, and two first level Sommeliers, and is a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award. 

Norfolk’s bi-annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival where guests can sample over 200 unique wines from 25 Virginia wineries.  Occurring in May and October each year, visitors can nosh on gourmet foods, shop from specialty wine artisans and enjoy live entertainment at the festival.

Sour Street Pizza

Norfolk native Nathan Ingram began cooking pizza on his Big Green Egg during the pandemic. He used his own sourdough starter that…
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Cork and Kettle Wine and Tea Bar

Come and enjoy a wide variety of Virginia and international wines and teas at the only wine and tea bar…
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Waters Edge Winery of Norfolk

Waters Edge Winery was brought to life from a deeply ingrained love for great wine, great food and time well…
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Tinto Wine & Cheese Etc.

Let us be your everyday wine expert and allow us to demystify wine, introduce new varietals, and help you avoid your…
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Grandiflora Wine Garden

Grandiflora is a vegetarian natural wine bar in the heart of Chelsea, Norfolk!
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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

The Glass Light restaurant is a luxe, 40-seat dining space adorned by backlit wall art and a pair of human-sized…
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East Beach Catering

We’re passionate about designing award-winning culinary presentations with flawless execution and exquisite details. Whether…
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Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet

Crystal Palate is a wine boutique and wine education center in the beautiful coastal community of East Beach…
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