Liquor Store reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 266 Reddit reviews across 63 subreddits and 67 posts to rank the best Liquor Store brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/desmoines, r/lexington, r/ftsmithar, r/burnaby, r/oakland. Top-rated brands include Total Wine (4.5/5), ABC (4.1/5), Costco (4.0/5).
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Reviews266
Subreddits63
Posts67
Brands98
Products6
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#1
Total Wine
4.5
(43)
"I almost always cross the river to Total Wine in Vancouver. The selection is huge and a lot of it is quite cheap."
"As others have said Total Wine is the best bet for a wide selection of liquors."
"Total wine & more has everything imaginable"
"Total wine is the best liquor store for any occasion, and it’s not close."
"Total Wine has best selection and prices on single malt."
"That will be your biggest selection."
"Total Wine blows everyone else out of the water."
"There's a Total Wine in Rochester Hills, they typically have the largest selection around."
"Total Wine hands down."
"Total Wine and Specs are the best options."
#2
ABC
4.1
(9)
"ABC has the best selection in town."
"I’d say ABC too. Brent will order stuff for you if you ask."
"The manager at ABC on Saginaw is a bourbon guy. He knows a ton."
"ABC has a good selection. Could also try the Big 10 down the road there on Saginaw."
"You can go to the ABC store on the strip. It’s regular priced"
"ABC store on Freemont is cheaper than hotel sundry stores if you run low."
"ABC has best prices and possibly best selection."
"I like ABC."
"Use the ABC app called alboss. It's the only thing ABC has ever done right."
#3
Costco
4.0
(9)
"The only thing better IMO is Costco, which is near both locations."
"I love hitting up the local Costco whenever I’m out-of-town."
"Costco has a small selection but great prices."
"Costco is worth checking out for their Kirkland scotch."
"Costco has a good selection of liquor, beer & wine."
"Also, Costco on Nevada currently has Whistlepig Piggybank Rye."
"Costco has a decent selection for reasonable prices."
"Costco has really good gin and decent whiskey."
"Costco"
#4
Wall to Wall
4.6
(7)
"I love wall to wall wines near Jordan creek, excellent selection and pricing"
"I’m friends with Joseph at Wall to Wall who manages their liquor department, he’s not afraid to bully the ABD into buying something if he thinks it will sell. Great guy, good to talk to, and will find you what you need."
"Wall to Wall Wine and Liquor at Jordan Creek. I literally drive across town to go there. Aisles of liquor and a huge beer selection too. Easy to do special orders but they have about everything."
"Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits is by far my fav and the staff there have been kind and helpful. They usually have staff on the floor to help as well."
"Wall to Wall on JCP has Malort."
"Wall to Wall is pretty damn good in WDM"
"Wall to Wall on jordan creek is hyvee owned but has tons of selection, bigger scotch/beer section than most wine&spirits, and not too far from you."
#5
Sodie's
4.7
(6)
"Definitely Sodies. The staff is great and they have wide selection."
"Sodie's is probably the best for wine and craft beer."
"Sodies is definitely the best, The selection is amazing, you won't be disappointed."
"Sodie's is the biggest and best. It has a good craft brew build your own 6-pack selection along with a deep roster of bourbons."
"Sodie’s is my default"
"Sodies is good and so is Happy Hour(used to be 71 S Liquor) and River Pointe."
#6
Monty
4.8
(5)
"Monty on 12th will take care of you. That guy knows his shit."
"Full Monty’s is absolutely the place to go."
"Yes! Monty is a solid guy too."
"Full Monty's! This probably your best bet for singles and mixed 6 packs to try out be for you buy out"
"The store on 12th and Patterson in the Ale House Square used to have a beer cave. Might be worth checking out."
#7
Specs
4.2
(5)
"Yep, Specs and Total Wine are first choices for 'low' cost."
"Find the nearest Specs or Total Wine."
"Specs on Sunland is the largest...."
"Specs seems to have a better selection than Total Wine for sotol."
"We went to Spec's on Mesa today and it was okay."
#8
Everything Wine
4.2
(5)
"Everything wine has a fabulous selection of Tequilas."
"Seconding Everything Wine, if you're looking primarily for singles. The BCL at Market Crossing has a pretty good selection, as someone else mentioned, but it's primarily 4 packs."
"Everything wine technically Vancouver but it's boundary and marine basically. It's probably not the cheapest spot but there is a pretty large selection."
"West van park royal or everything wine."
"Everything Wine sells for less."
#9
Weiland's
4.0
(5)
"Weilands or Chateau Wine & Spirits."
"Weiland’s."
"Weiland's is pretty great."
"The best Scotch selections I've found have been: Weilands."
"Weiland's always seems to have a good Scotch selection."
#10
Woodman's
5.0
(4)
"Woodmans by far has the largest selection."
"Woodman's has the best selection and prices."
"Woodmans has both the best selection and the lowest prices."
"Woodmans is always solid and my first choice."
#11
Imbibe
4.8
(4)
"Imbibe has a great selection"
"Imbibe has the most options I've seen."
"There's a huge selection at Imbibe."
"Imbibe has some i am wanting to try."
#12
Sobro
4.8
(4)
"Sobro for sure."
"Sobro is the best, especially customer service and variety."
"Sobro spirits is great!!"
"SoBro Spirits is solid and they have a cash discount."
#13
Binny's
4.8
(4)
"Oak Brook Binny's has the best selection of everything."
"Is pretty hard to beat."
"You’re going to find better selection or pricing than Binny’s."
"Binnys."
#14
Central City
4.5
(4)
"Central city is the best especially if you have questions or requests. They are very knowledgeable."
"I don't know if the owner of Central City Liquors still works there or not, but he personally taught me about Bourbon and scotch. Awesome guy and really knows his stuff."
"Central City. If you aren’t a jerk and they get to know you, they may clue you into some things they keep in back or will special order for you."
"Central City Liquors in Des Moines, Megan Mozena at HyVee Wine and Spirits in Grimes, or anyone at Wall To Wall Wine"
#15
The Wine Cellar
3.8
(4)
"Second Wine Cellar"
"The Wine Cellar in West De Pere is usually my go-to"
"The Wine Cellar, Ridgeview Liquor, Festival Foods, Woodmans are pretty good options."
"The Wine Cellar has had bottles of Weller before, but it was the super expensive one."
#16
Roco
5.0
(3)
"Roco is the best around. People come from all over for his tasting events & sales"
"The owner Ro is awesome, he’s got everything"
"Roco Wine & Spirits in West Sac. Ultra, ultra rare stuff… lots of events and tastings. Best whiskey spot in NorCal."
#17
Astor Wines
5.0
(3)
"Astor Wines has a great selection."
"Astor Wines"
"Astor Wines and Spirits has great selection, great prices."
#18
Cheers
5.0
(3)
"Definitely Cheers"
"Your best bet is cheers."
"Cheers or applejack"
#19
Pic Pac
5.0
(3)
"Pic-Pac on Central."
"Yay for the Pic Pac love!!!!"
"Glad to see Pic-Pac on here."
#20
Jackson's Wine and Spirits
5.0
(3)
"Jackson's Wine and Spirits, 1406 N. Limestone. These guys buy their own barrels, and despite the look outside, they hustle some great shit, and their also building a bigger establishment on the recently vacated lot next door."
"Jackson’s Wine and Spirits! Great store picks and super friendly. Also very knowledgeable."
"Jackson’s Wine and Spirits has plenty of store picks. Awesome little family owned place."
#21
LAX
4.7
(3)
"If you’re looking for best prices, LAX in Beltsville is hard to beat."
"In PG the best that I’ve found is LAX in Beltsville."
"LAX in Beltsville has a solid selection."
#22
Riverpointe
4.7
(3)
"River point is badass, good selection."
"Riverpointe has a great selection of tequila and gin."
"Riverpointe has a good selection too."
#23
Ingersoll Wine and Spirits
4.3
(3)
"Ingersoll, but since you’re in Waukee, they have a 50th in WDM location too. You can call and ask for Ben if you have questions prior to going. He’s been there forever."
"I concur Ingersoll Wine and Spirits, CCL, etc. are all great stops."
"Second Ingersoll Wine and Sprits and add Central City Liquors"
#24
Bonanza
4.0
(3)
"Bonanza in Nevada City is your best bet."
"Bonanza in Nevada City actually has some fancy liquor."
"Bonanza market in dtnc is similar, i believe they have the same owners?"
#25
BCL
4.0
(3)
"Ended up at BCL in Courtenay. Didn’t even know the Griffin existed though. It’s closer to me, so will give it a try next time I need booze."
"BCL Courtenay is pretty decent."
"Byrne rosd BCL is probably the best prices."
#26
The Gull
4.0
(3)
"A little jaunt into North Van to The Gull in Brooksbank Mall."
"The Gull Liquor Store in North Vancouver. they have a large selection of craft beer, lots of singles."
"They curate a lot of interesting stuff."
#27
Angry Otter
3.7
(3)
"Angry Otter in the Admiral is probably the best, at least it used to be prior to it being Angry Otter."
"By freshco."
"Your best bets are Jaks on kingsway or angry otter on hastings or parkcrest."
#28
Broudy's
3.7
(3)
"Broudy’s in Fleming has a large selection"
"Imports, probably broudy's or old town."
"Broudy’s is where I usually go."
#29
Cristy's
5.0
(2)
"Cristy’s is awesome! Good pick."
"Cristy's lol. Mscrooges was great but they've changed hands and I don't know if it has changed at all. Green Meadow is out of the way in Maryville but it's my home shop and I can't recommend them enough."
#30
Vine & Brew
5.0
(2)
"Go to Vine & Brew for service, curated excellence, and super chill vibe."
"Vine N' Brew in Okemos is a great spot for this. The people working there really know their shit and they are friendly, not pushy salespeople. They'll order whatever you want if they can get it"
#31
Pine Orchard
5.0
(2)
"Pine Orchard in Ellicott City - prices are amazing."
"Pine Orchard Liquors is the best liquor store I've been to."
#32
EZ Liquors
5.0
(2)
"GREAT staff, and the older gentleman who (I think owns the place) has always been helpful."
"EZ liquors #2 on Lincoln. St George Spirits has limited hours but great, locally produced spirits."
#33
Downtown Fine Wines and Spirits
5.0
(2)
"Downtown Fine Spirits & Wines on Wahsatch and Colorado is your best bet."
"Downtown fine wines and spirits is spectacular and has an amazing selection."
#34
Five Points
5.0
(2)
"Five points bottle shop!"
"Five Points, J's, Northside, Village, and Westside all have a stellar selection."
#35
Wine Tree
5.0
(2)
"Wine tree East and varsity liquors has the best craft beer selection around."
"For microbrews etc. I think the Wine Tree on the corner of Weinbach and Washington reigns supreme."
#36
Wine Thief
5.0
(2)
"Wine thief"
"Like others have said, Wine Thief!"
#37
O'Looney's
5.0
(2)
"O’Looneys and Trader Joe’s are my go to."
"O'Looney's and the Grapevine have very good wine selections."
#38
Total Wine & More
5.0
(2)
"That specific Total Wine came in clutch so many times!"
"Total Wine & More in the Target shopping center has a selection of NA that is insane."
#39
Ernie's
5.0
(2)
"Came here to recommend Ernie’s. Support a local shop rather than total wine, and their barrel picks are great!"
"Ernies Spirits , 1999 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 (Lane Allen, next to Turfland) is great. Owners and staff are very friendly. Choose their Barrel Picks which are always good, fairly priced and generally have a fun label."
#40
Kwiker Liquor
5.0
(2)
"Kwiker Liquor is the answer. Huge selection and not just mainstream stuff."
"Kwiker Liquor is on highway 98 at the west end of Panama City Beach, in the Publix shopping center just before you cross the bridge. They have a ton of selections and are reasonably priced"
#41
Astor
4.5
(2)
"They also have a phenomenal Amaro selection."
#42
Sunshine Liquor
4.5
(2)
"Sunshine Liquors is an absolute gem."
"Sunshine Liquor on 9th St/MLK has been good to me."
#43
Howley Estates
4.5
(2)
"They're the top for selection of wines"
"Most restaurants order through Howley Estates so they tend to have a pretty good selection"
#44
Hy-Vee
4.5
(2)
"If youre ever in Ames, the Lincoln center Hy-Vee has a fantastic manager. Good deals all the time, and has ins for the exclusive stuff most don't or can't bother with."
"Hyvee on grand is good. Ingersoll wine and spirits is my go to"
#45
Buffalo Trace
4.5
(2)
"Go to Buffalo Trace gift shop in Frankfort. Go on the days they have Blanton, EH Taylor or Wellers. Just be there when they open and you’ll pay retail for in demand bottles."
"Go to Buffalo Trace on any given day and bring home a release bottle for them. They will appreciate whatever it is."
#46
Legacy
4.5
(2)
"Even deeper in vancouver is Legacy liquor store in olympic village which has the best singles options."
"Legacy has a pretty large selection"
#47
Craft
4.5
(2)
"Will have the freshest beer."
"Craft on Santa Clara has a small but well curated selection."
#48
BC Liquor
4.5
(2)
"Has the best selection I have seen for BC stores."
"Has a decent selection of craft beers, Superflux, Field House etc."
#49
Mr B's
4.5
(2)
"Mr B’s in Stanley Marketplace. I deliver craft beer in that area and they buy the best stuff."
"Mr Bs. Talk to the beer buyer."
#50
Mayfair
4.5
(2)
"Came here to say Mayfair. Beer nerds curate the store for beer nerd customers for sure. Worth the short trip into E Denver"
"Not Aurora but close: Mayfair, Colo Bev Co."
#51
High Point
4.5
(2)
"The legit best option near by is in vancouver at High Point liquor store on hasting street."
"There’s High Point a little further west close to the Starbucks on Hastings and Kaslo"
#52
Beverage World
4.5
(2)
"Beverage World in Rossville has most every N/A beer available"
"Beverage World for sure"
#53
The Wine Thief
4.5
(2)
"The wine thief is the best store in NH."
"The Wine Thief. Crown location has a decent selection."
#54
Wegmans
4.0
(2)
"Wegmans' selection is fairly good."
"Wegmans might have the widest variety around. They also have one gluten free for those with that need."
#55
Ale Wine & Spirits
4.0
(2)
"Ale Wine and Spirits in powell has a nice selection."
"My friend goes to Ale wine and spirts of Powell for his pricey bottles."
#56
Bevgo
4.0
(2)
"Bevgo would be my suggestion."
"Try Bevgo in Bocagrande."
#57
Winn-Dixie
4.0
(2)
"My go to is Winn Dixie!"
"Winn Dixie on 22nd ave n and 34th st."
#58
Frederick Wine House
4.0
(2)
"Frederick Wine House? I like the Brookyln and Brewdog NAs. But my daily driver is Busch NA because it's cheap at Walmart :\^P"
"Frederick Wine House has a large selection of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits."
#59
1837 Wine & Spirits
4.0
(2)
"I was pretty impressed with 1837 wine & spirits’ collection."
"1837 Wine & Spirits Emporium has a solid selection of scotch."
#60
Discount Liquor
4.0
(2)
"Are my go to."
#61
Spec's
4.0
(2)
"Specs or Total Wine will have the biggest selection at retail price."
"All of the harder to find stuff I have gotten this year... came from Spec’s."
#62
Jaks
4.0
(2)
"Jaks in New West is the best closest spot to Burnaby. Over 100 craft singles. Lots of Flux. Lots of Backcountry."
"Your best bets are Jaks on kingsway or angry otter on hastings or parkcrest."
#63
Cask
4.0
(2)
"Came here to recommend Cask."
"Cask and Alkali Rye are always my go to spots for good booze"
#64
Prizefighter Bottle Shop
4.0
(2)
"Prizefighter bottle shop is great"
"Prizefighter Bottle Shop in Emeryville for a more curated selection"
#65
Harrison Avenue Liquor
4.0
(2)
"Park street and Harrison avenue are the two state liquor stores in town, so all the other liquor stores and bars in town have to get their liquor from them. They should be the cheapest."
"Harrison Avenue liquor has the best prices in town."
#66
Latitudes
4.0
(2)
"Latitudes is the best place for everything, but particularly liquor."
"Latitudes is great if you’re wanting whiskey or tequila."
#67
Marcello's
3.0
(2)
"If you're looking for something specialty, marcellos is good."
"Marcello's before the new owners took over but I can't recommend it anymore"
#68
Justin's House of Bourbon
5.0
(1)
"Justin’s house of bourbon. Great people who won’t steer you wrong & a lot of stuff they can recommend."
#69
Ye Olde's
4.0
(1)
"I was impressed with Ye Olde's (on 7th) NA selection. Also check out Wegmans'."
#70
Liquor Barn
4.0
(1)
"Liquor Barn and Total Wine are both bigger stores with a nice selection. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff."
#71
Shenanigans
4.0
(1)
"Shenanigans. They have tons of top shelf bottles and the prices are shenanigans. But if you want it, they probably have it."
#72
Paddock Club
4.0
(1)
"Paddock Club on Broadway at Red Mile. Prices are a little higher than MSRP but those two might be the only ones in town that you can easily find things without it hurting your backside too much."
#73
Banners
4.0
(1)
"Swing by Banners out on Boston. They have some pretty decent stuff on the bar."
#74
Bourbon Creek
4.0
(1)
"Bourbon Creek in Fayette Mall"
#75
Schneider's of Cap Hill
4.0
(1)
"Check with Schneider's of Cap Hill. Usually a large selection of mezcal."
#76
Violet Wines
4.0
(1)
"Violet wines in NE offers a wine club. The owner is really good about having offerings to try and suggestions based on what you like"
#77
France 44
4.0
(1)
"France 44 has weekly wine tastings on Saturday and it’s a great opportunity to try different things."
#78
Holt Fine Wine
4.0
(1)
"Holt fine wine has a nice selection and rare's time to time just have to ask."
#79
Haskell's
4.0
(1)
"Haskell’s has a Bacchus membership. It offers special deals and they deliver."
#80
Liquors Hub
4.0
(1)
"Liquors Hub on Richmond Rd near Idle Hour has a good selection and prices."
#81
Liquor Lovers
4.0
(1)
"Liquor Lovers in Ankeny. They have some stuff that's harder to find elsewhere."
#82
Benchmark
4.0
(1)
"Benchmark by target. If you’re early tomorrow, the may still have some blantons."
#83
Meijer
4.0
(1)
"They often have a big selection of barrel picks."
#84
La Bodega
4.0
(1)
"La Bodega in Riverside is good."
#85
In Good Spirits
4.0
(1)
""In Good Spirits" is the first one you'll come to from the south on Hwy 71, they have a decent selection."
#86
Cheers Liquor Store
4.0
(1)
"Cheers Liquor Store for good mom & pop vibes!"
#87
The Bottle Shop by Ace Hardware
4.0
(1)
"The bottle shop by Ace hardware has some nice bottles to choose from"
#88
On The Border
4.0
(1)
"On The Border is on the south side of town and also has a good selection."
#89
10th Ave Liquor
4.0
(1)
"10th Ave Liquor has a very nice selection."
#90
Cedar Mill Liquor
4.0
(1)
"Cedar Mill liquor has a pretty good selection."
#91
The Griffin
4.0
(1)
"The Griffin on Ryan has a good selection of silver and reposado for mixed drinks . Also all their prices include tax and they don't hit you with a tip prompt like Cascadia ."
#92
Town Pump
4.0
(1)
"Trick at townpump is to buy 3 bottles and get 10% off, probably as cheap as you find."
#93
Corks and Crafts
4.0
(1)
"Absolutely my go tos, also check out corks and crafts in San Leandro."
#94
Odin
4.0
(1)
"Odin has a great mezcal selection for Oakland restaurants."
#95
Queen of Sheba
4.0
(1)
"Go hit up the homies are queen of sheba on 35th, good people ! they have legit mexican tequila too"
#96
Woodmans
4.0
(1)
"The Wine Cellar, Ridgeview Liquor, Festival Foods, Woodmans are pretty good options."
#97
The Store aka the Sinclair Station
4.0
(1)
"The Store, aka the Sinclair station on 49 north of Auburn has a very good selection of bourbons."
#98
County Cork
3.0
(1)
"County cork in calimesa used to have all kinds of stuff, haven't been in many many moons."
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