The Town Cellar
When Lauren Hokin’s grandmother, Connie Barnum, opened Glen Liquors in 1975, it was a tiny package store across from the Noroton Heights train station. During the next five decades, the store became a part of the fabric of the Darien community. Here we are almost 50 years later in a new location, with a new look and the same thoughtful approach to sharing our favorite grapes, grains + gifts to elevate your toasting, pairing and entertaining experience.
Our focus is squarely on smaller producers, family-owned wineries, distilleries, and craft brewers, and you’ll find that most of our labels come from those practicing organic and or biodynamic methods. We believe that wines and spirits can generate thoughtful and meaningful conversations about a wide variety of topics. So, we’ve done our best to create an environment that encourages just that; we host free tastings each Friday, thought-provoking classes once a month, and are proud to count some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry among our team members.
1089 Boston Post Road, Darien CT
hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday 10-6:30pm
Wednesday— Friday: 10-7pm
Saturday: 10-6pm
Sunday: 12-6pm
Barrett Bookstore
As the largest and oldest independent bookstore in Fairfield County, Barrett Bookstore is known for their vast selection of all genres of books and attentive, knowledgeable service. Barrett’s Battle of the Books is now an annual Darien tradition, hosting authors for a spirited community event.
203.655.2712
6 Corbin Drive, Darien CT