Oley beer and wine enthusiasts will no longer have to travel far to stock their refrigerators and wine racks.
On June 15, Weis Markets, located at 61 King’s Plaza in Oley, celebrated their grand reopening, showcasing a new beer and wine cafe and other renovations that include an updated pharmacy, bakery department, deli and floral area.
The beer and wine cafe, complete with seating for about 30, stocks 800 varieties of beer and 180 varieties of wine. Featured are locally crafted and specialty beers along with a large and varied compliment of wines.
The Oley store is the 52nd store Weis’s has renovated to include a beer and wine cafe. According to Dennis Curtin, director of public relations for Weis Markets, the cafes have been a huge success, with more planned for the future.
“There’s been an overwhelming response from customers, who love the convenience,” Curtin says.
The store also features new decor with what Curtin describes as “a modern feel.” The pharmacy and meat departments have expanded, and the store is offering a newer, larger variety of organic and gluten-free products. Hand-rolled sushi is now made fresh in the store.
During the grand reopening, and as part of its effort to reach out to the local community, Weis Markets donated $500 each to Oley Fire Company, Oley Valley Youth League, and the American Legion Post 878, organizations chosen by Weis employees.
Curtin says the store eventually expects to expand its wine selection to 250 varieties. Local and craft beers will continue to be featured, along with other domestic and foreign brands.
Weis Markets is open daily from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. The pharmacy department is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
