Perfect for Shopping, Dining, and Live Entertainment.

Tucked away in an underground cellar at 20 Church Street, just off Main Street in historic downtown Waynesville, is an unassuming retail wine and craft beer establishment known as the Classic Wineseller.

For 18 years, founder and owner Richard Miller has been strategic in adding to the shop’s inventory which now boasts over 12,000 bottles of wine and more than 100 craft beers. Wine prices start at $5.99 (less for beer) and can reach more than $3,000 for highly collectible or rare wines. Miller’s shop also has some of the best vertical collections around, as well as large format bottles, a great selection of half bottles, and a room dedicated solely to Port, a wine fortified with brandy. The retail shop opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

In the last few years the Classic Wineseller has gained even more notoriety with the addition of a small plate restaurant and – with help from Richard’s wife Kay – live music in the intimate restaurant setting. Food is served Wednesday through Saturday evenings in the restaurant that can accommodate approximately 50 patrons. Drop by from 6-8 p.m. for Wine on Wednesday (W.O.W.) tastings each week, and live music every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Imagine a Harlem speakeasy in the 1920’s – a secret venue where you can escape to a cozy atmosphere, and where the performers are within arm’s reach. The Classic Wineseller is evocative of Hollywood movies about that era, including the European styling and Old-World charm.

Everyone is seated around tables, with front row tables for two, where you could (though not advised) reach out and touch the musicians. The menu has an impressive list of charcuterie and accompaniments including all-natural cured meats, all-natural local and imported cheeses, and olives imported from Spain and Italy. You’ll also find appetizers, salads, soups, flatbreads, and small plates prepared fresh in-house and to order.

Discrete waitstaff provide table service throughout the live performances, fetching wine and craft beer orders, tasty small plate fare, tantalizing desserts, and a selection of all-natural sodas, tea, and coffee (including the Irish varietal).

The Classic Wineseller is well worth a venture out – and down – with friends to escape the cares of the world. No matter where you sit, you can dine, drink, and relax to an evening of music from American roots and blues guitar to pop, rock, or jazz standards played on the Steinway piano. Visit ClassicWineseller.com for the full schedule and more information.

And, if you’re looking for a great burger, the Millers just opened another restaurant at 34 Church Street, three doors down from the Classic Wineseller. The Church Street Depot serves mouthwatering burgers, fresh hand cut fries, and real ice cream milkshakes.

Locally sourced beef is a feature on the menu, alongside the fries, hotdog, soup, cane sugar sodas, beer and wine. One ingredient you won’t find on the menu is high fructose corn syrup. Even the ice cream is HFCS-free and is made just down the road in Mooresville, NC.

The Millers have partnered with local bakeries, beef producers and farmers (seasonal) for most of the menu selections and you can definitely taste the difference.

The Classic Wineseller
Wine. Beer. Food. Live Music
20 Church Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-6000, classicwineseller.com

Church Street Depot
Burgers. Shakes. Fries.
34 Church Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 246-6505
facebook.com/ChurchStreetDepot