Thelma Carol Wine Merchants is a boutique fine wine, spirits, and tobacco shop located in Historic Walker’s Point.
Thelma Carol Wine Merchants is owned by Jerel W. Hall, a certified Sommelier, and his wife, Rebecca Sue Button. With a combination of over 30 years of hospitality, wine, and beverage industry experience, Jerel & Rebecca are thrilled to be living their lifelong dream of running their own boutique wine business.
Why the name Thelma Carol?
Thelma Carol is the combination of two of our grandmothers’ names: Jerel’s Grandma TJ (Thelma June Harris) was an influential figure throughout his growing up years who exuded next-level patience and understanding, was active in community outreach, and displayed uncommon kind-heartedness. Gramma Carol Bloemke is Rebecca’s grandmother, a matriarch extraordinaire, whose unwavering compassion, courage, and dedication to wisdom continues to be an on-going inspiration to those around her. A common thread of love of books and work with Libraries connects us all and is a prominent characteristic of our shop.
We hold casual, public tastings every Thursday from 6pm-8pm. Additionally, special programming and tastings are held throughout the year. See our calendar for more information and dates.
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Our bar is open during business hours; last call is 15 minutes before closing.
FAQs
Do you offer your space for private events?
Thelma Carol is a functioning wine and spirits shop and does not offer the space for private events.
Can we bring in food?
Yes, you are welcome to bring in food to Thelma Carol. We kindly request you provide your own utensils, plates, napkins, etc. and to remove all your trash upon departure.
A $10 cleaning fee will be applied to groups of 4 or more, or when appropriate.
What ages are allowed in the shop/bar?
Minors accompanied by a parent are permitted in the store for retail visits. We allow 12 and under to be in the bar, at the sole discretion of staff, provided seats are available for paying 21+ customers. Sales and consumption for anyone under 21 years old is prohibited. We reserve the right to refuse anyone for any reason.
Is TC a wine bar or wine store?
We like to think of TC as a retail/bar hybrid, which means we sell (nearly) everything in the store for both carryout and to enjoy whilst in the shop. This includes our wines, spirits, beers, sake, ciders, and NA. If enjoying our shop for sipping, we offer a rotating menu of curated wines by the glass, beers, aperitivi, raw spirits, and a limited batched cocktail menu (we do not offer a full bar or make cocktails to order).
You sell cigars and pipe tobacco; can I smoke in the shop?
Smoking indoors is not allowed. We are very happy to offer our patio for cigars, etc. during warmer weather.
Do you take reservations?
Bar service at Thelma Carol is a first-come, first-served; we do not take reservations.