Imbibe

Preferring a boutique experience over the traditional liquor store, the owners of Imbibe wanted to offer an expertly curated selection of wine, spirits and beer combined with excellent service and a deep knowledge of drink.

The existing building, located in the Southside neighborhood, offered 8,500 square feet of open space with concrete floors, exposed steel trusses and an upper clerestory. With a dark gray exterior, the wood at the windows and barn door entry create a warm welcome.

The design highlights the product with an expansive perimeter wall of custom wood shelving nearly 12 feet high, complete with a library ladder for staff access. A tasting bar at the entry serves as a gathering place where patrons can sample various drinks and learn about their origin and composition. Warm wood shelving defines various other areas including a 20-tap growler bar, cold wine room, and checkout area. The design includes back of house storage, a conference room and an upper mezzanine office overlooking the space below.

Learn more about Imbibe here.

*Photo Credit - Grant Dotson