Great option when downtown to stop in and pickup drinks for the weekend or after work for at home…read more They always have a great selection and their staff is always super nice. Usually amazing stock but I do notice it runs low around major holidays. So buy in advance. They have great shooters and different types of alcohol to try different times of the season.

Convenient wine and liquor store. The upstairs Signature boutique is pleasant and ritzy, and the…read moredownstairs SAQ Classique is like a clean mini-mart. Picked up a few bottles for dinner (not too expensive, credit cards accepted), then headed on our way. The cashier asked me if I wanted a bag (extra); next time I'll buy an SAQ wine tote! Neat trivia: This is the first SAQ I've ever walked into.

"So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society…read morehowl" (Elton John) The SAQ stands for the Société des Alcools du Québec. It's the network of government-run liquor stores in Quebec. It manages the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages across the province and operates its own retail stores. We were fortunate enough to win a gift card to SAQ at a charity event last week, so one of our final visits in Montreal was to walk over to this small store at the Place D'Armes and pick up whatever we could for our C$50 prize. Although the store wasn't very large it was very neat and fully stocked, with prices clearly marked for every bottle and can in the store. One of their sales associates was very friendly and helped us find what we were looking for. I'm a big Bloody Mary fan, and from previous trips to Canada knew that "Bloody Caesars" are favored up here. The differ from a Bloody Mary by using Clamato juice instead of a tomato juice base. So, when I saw a shelf with plenty of Clamato choices, I knew one would be coming home with me. I selected a 16 ounce can of Clamato Caesar "With the Works" (Le Tour Garni) with extra spices, seasonings, hot sauce and horseradish (C$3.80). We rounded out our purchase with a bottle of Cliff 79 Shiraz (C$11.75), a bottle of Folonari Pinot Grigio (C$14.95), a bottle of Casa Santos Sangria (C$12.45), and a nifty little branded tote bag for (C$2.95). The only down note of our visit concerned a bottle of SIVO blueberry liqueur I had hoped to buy. I had some at a social function on Thursday night and liked it so much I took a photo of the bottle. When I showed the photo to the sales associate, he not only told me they didn't carry it, but he also told me it was just syrup, and not alcoholic. He said any grocery store would have it. I learned that he was wrong, it is an alcoholic product made in a Canadian distillery.

Excellent selection and what seems like decent prices. I found what I went for: maple whiskey and…read moremaple cream liqueur.

A very well stocked store with a helpful staff to guide you. All your kitchen requirements bars…read moreavailable here. They have good coffee machines as well.

I'm a caterer - I LOVE THIS PLACE. It's got so much you won't see elsewhere…read more I just can't afford anything. Holy crap, are they ever expensive. Fun to browse and it will give you great ideas to take home and try out.

What a great place to shop for alcohol! This place is the Walmart of liquor stores. They have a…read morehuge selection of wines from al over the globe and friendly staff to help you out. Enjoy!

There is something to be said about a store where the guys know your tastes and keep you in mind…read morewhen they make a new discovery. I was at the cash paying for the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape that I was offering as a host gift when the cashier excitedly asks me if I had tried Crown Royal's new Northern Harvest Rye. This is the very stuff of which their three cases had sold out in a day so no, I hadn't had the opportunity. God love him, he tosses a set of keys to a colleague and asks him to get the bottle from the lock box and pour me a (OMG delicious!) dram. I'm hoping to get two bottles from his next batch as they'll make epic gifts for me and my Dad. So THAT'S what I call "Taking Care of the Customer! Way to be a BRO! :-)

Location: Monkland village…read more Selection: Pretty darn good - it's what you'd expect from a liquor store. You'll find a good selection of wine and the hard stuff. Service: Meh. No one said hi, no one asked if they could help me or make a suggestion, and the cashier looked pretty damn grumpy. I gave it three stars because of their selection, and I found what I wanted and actually enjoyed it. Though, I can't praise them for the wine-making, can I?

I'm so lucky to have les assoiffées Just down the street from me! They have an exceptional…read moreselection of local, Canadian and international beers. One of the owners is usually the store clerk, he knows every single beer he sells. He is always able to recommend his favorite beers of the moment or a specific brand whenever I ask him a question. He knows all of the beers he has in stock and which beers can only be sold at certain breweries. In addition to beer, they also sell sausages, homemade sauerkraut (their beer sauerkraut is my fav!), and delicious sourdough baguette! Not into beers? That's ok they have a huge selection of cocktail mixes. This is truly a special store that has put alot of effort into selling local products of high quality. Go support them now!

Beer lover ?…read more Feeling lonely on the south shore ? Can't find good beers in your local depanneur ? Don't look any further, this is the place you need. Large selection from your favourites microbreweries in quebec (and Ontario too, hello Beau's) some in the fridge if you can't wait and want to drink one right now. Also some food, sauces, tapenades, spreads, chips, and more. Owners know their stuff and are passionate about it, ask what you want and feel like, they will guide you to the best beers they have in store.

Bought wine here when I was in Montreal over the summer. It's very organized, very clean and all…read morethe wines and spirits are neatly labeled and placed where you can see and find them. The owner was very nice, and the cashier was friendly. Wine was inexpensive as well. Would recommend this wine store.

SAQ stands for Société des alcools du Québec or translated in English to Québec Liquor Corporation…read more It is Crown operated which means prices are controlled by the Province of Quebec. B and I came inside to check out the liquor and to see if there is anything that would tickle our fancy. This location is quite small. Therefore selections are very limited. But again, it is located downtown and if I were to guess rent in downtown is prime real estate with a premium. B and I ended up not getting anything from here. The liquor that they sell here are nothing special. Most of them are the common brands that you usually find at any liquor stores.

This SAQ has the best vibe of all SAQ's i've been to. The staff is friendly and very helpfull. And…read morethey have many unknown beers that are waiting to be tasted. It's 1 min away from Concordia University, so you can buy alcohool in between classes wich i recommend....