I have come here for all of my liquor needs for many, many years. Easy to get what what I want. Today however was different. I purchased some items on line for pick up. I thought I would modify my order, swap out a wine bottle for pumpkin beer. I love, love, love pumpkin so that sounded very good. Also I had forgotten to use my $10 off coupon on line for orders over $50.00. I wanted to apply it. First, though there are many people on the floor when I stand by the "pick up sign" it's like I have a sign on me saying, " Ignore me". No one asked if I needed any help though they past me. I nabbed one guy after 5 or so minutes and asked for help as I could see myself standing there for eternity. ( I myself service students at a community colege so I know what it's like to serve people. )He got someone else to help me. I won't name names. Stupid me, I forgot the CC I have attached to my account. I didn't think it would be an issue. They could just credit me the purchase and then I'd buy the two items from the online order again, add the pumpkin beer and $10.00 coupon. How difficult could that be? The gentleman attempted to do various options but forgot I had not brought my orginal CC. They cannot do a credit w/o the card? Really? Walmart, Kohls, Macys, etc can why not Bev Mo? I had to drive back home ( Spring Valley) and come back with my CC I have on my account. Yet they never asked for ID to substantiate who I was. When I got back, again, the "ignore me" situation till I asked someone at the kiosk "Am I standing here for my health?". I know. My bad but this was really getting ridiculous. Apparently, she was on the phone which I could not see. When she was off she came to my aid. The gentleman that serviced me previously was gone for the day so she helped me. Finally!! After an hour, more gas and 8 miles later. Lesson learned..DON'T USE online service if you want to change your mind!! Bring CC used. Oh, if you want a really pumpkiny beer don't get the Blue Moon brand which I like, didn't taste it..aw shucks! Beer tastes good but not like I expected. It's a beer you can drink anytime..Cheers! read more

Need I say more... sure will. This is the place to find the unthinkable and hard to find liquor. I first ventured into this place about (7) years ago on the sole mission to find a bourbon whiskey that my dad drank many moons ago. To my surprise, I found it here - I.W. Harper. I had spent so much time looking for it elsewhere, with no success - liquor connoiseurs giving me strange looks as if I was asking for something that didn't exist. I was sold from that point on. I'm a loyal customer, I love the great deals, the 5% off coupons, the 5-cent wine sales, etc... The staff is ever so helpful and way nice. read more

You know when you watch the news and you see a hurricane about to hit Florida? They cut to a local grocery store and you see all the shelves empty of food. That is basically what this store looked like on New Years Eve. People were grabbing cases of booze at a time like the world was ending. HUGE variety and decent prices. Stella Rosa Rosso is hands down my favorite wine. Juice with a kick! read more

Great sales, great selection. Hands down best place to buy something for any occasion. Just don't think people here can explain things and help you with your selection. They can tell you what aisle to find what and that's about it. But this place has everything,new stuff, old stuff crazy stuff, small stuff, big stuff, etc etc. I did once try a few times to get staff to explain what new stuff was & how to mix it...got blank stares and they asked every other staffer in the store (which was a nice try) but all had no idea. Even though it was advertised everywhere in the store....but I've learned my lesson. Know what you want or figure it out yourself. Mega store for booze. So have fun choosing. read more

I like shopping at BevMo and wandering around and shopping but my last visit there yesterday was extremely disappointing. I had a $50 gift card and spent about an hour shopping for the right wine where the other bottle would be 5¢. First of all, I remember a time when you could mix and match the wine- as long as they were both buy one and get one for 5¢. I asked about this and I got got a simple "no" apparently you now have to buy two bottle of the same wine. Not a great way to try out different brands but, oh well. Then, I shopped for some champagne, ginger beer, Cap Morgan's, a case of Blue Moon and some chips. Might as well stock up. When I got to the counter I chose a bottle of Coca Cola from the case by the check-stand. The case full of drinks that you would like to drink as you leave the store. My bottle of Coca Cola needed to be opened with a bottle opener and when I asked the checker if he could open it for me, he responded that he didn't have a bottle opener! At BevMo! I asked if he could possibly use a bottle opener from the dozens of openers for sale. I mean, if they don't want to open bottles of soda for customers to drink then don't put them in the single sale soda case for customers to buy as they check out. I looked around for a sign regarding checks as I had left to run errands without my debit card or Iphone. There was no sign. So, I asked if the store took checks not even thinking this was an issue but the response I received was, "no. We stopped taking checks about 2 years ago." Really?? My order had already been rung up so I said to start taking items off as I only had a $50 gift card if I was unable to right. Check. My entire order came to $107. So, everything was taken off except the 4 bottles of wine which came to $48 and some change. So, there was a balance of $1.17 left on my gift card. I inquired whether I could possibly have the balance in change since it was under $5 which is typically the amount most stores will give you a balance in cash. I mean- when am I going to be at BevMo again and Denver to use my $1.17 gift card??? The checker asked another employee and she simply shook her head and said, "nah." So, now I go back and get my bottle of Coca Cola which ends up costing $2.04. I give the checker my $1.17 gift card and scrounge around for change to pay the balance. I just thought the policies and customer service were extremely not customer friendly. Just because checks might be old school, there's no reason not to accept them with the electronic technology in place today. No signs up warning that checks will not be accepted. And the attitude when I asked if I could mix and match the wine with other wine that was also buy one get one for 5¢, and my request to have my Coca Cola top popped for me, and my $1.17 balance from my gift card in cash just was the topper. Not only did BevMo lose a $57 sale but a customer as well. I can go to Walmart and find what I want with less hassle and attitude, and they also take checks when I accidentally leave my debit card in my jeans pocket and my iPhone at home. And honestly, the wine I like is half the price almost anywhere else so the buy one and get one for 5¢ is not a huge deal to me. I will miss wandering around BevMo and checking out all the beverages and supplies but not that much. And their small bags of ice are $5 each! I can get those for $3 at my corner liquor store and for 99¢ and the Dollar Tree by my work. BevMo cards aren't my dads fave gift card to give on holidays but I'll gently let him know that I'd prefer a nice meal somewhere where I can bring my fave bottle of wine and simply pay a corkage fee. Disappointed. read more

My favorite BecMo. Friendly Staff, regularly has tasters, great selection, what more could you want? I usually check the grocery store for sales first, not on sale, i go straight to this bevmo. read more

Jordan really helped me out today by suggesting a fantastic beer. Will prob come back just for him. True professional

Love this store! The prices are wonderful and you basically get a free bottle for everyone you purchase! Not really free but it's under a dollar, if you love wine like me that's basically free:) read more

Jackie the manager of the store was extremely rude. She has no customer service skills. There was no one else at the store and I asked her to check the status of my order and she was unwilling to do so. I understand with the COVID everything is taking longer but I showed up almost two hours after the time frame they gave me. I was the only customers at the store. The least she could do is check my order or maybe just go grab the three bottles I ordered read more

Pros: GREAT prices. Cons: Little customer service on the floor and staff isn't very knowledgeable on wine. The store has too much stock for the size, aisles are congested by displays and boxes. Kinda feels like the Walmart of booze shops. Parking is a mess. I will come here again when I need to purchase in larger quantities, but hoping that Total Wine comes to San Diego! read more

Nice selection of Wines, Beer and Spirits! Great management and staff. Keep up the great work.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and was greeted and helped with my purchase. I was deciding on what to get for a couple who just purchased a home and the employees were amazing with helping me find what I needed. read more

This is my favorite Bevmo to shop in. The staff is always super courteous and helpful. Tonight I walked in to pick up some of my favorite cream sodas. I decided to buy a cigar that I've always liked from previous years. They didn't have it in stock. But one of their employees is a cigar aficionado. Forgot his name, but he knew quite a bit about cigars. He recommended one he had smoked, so I purchased it. Boy was he right. Thanks! read more

Very last minute visit Saturday evening and although you can't tell if the store is open or not from the parking lot I walked up to the front entrance anyway. The cashier was super friendly and greeted me right away. Her assistance made a hurried visit quite pleasant and she pointed me directly to what I needed. I also walked out with more than what I came for because Sinead ( I believe her name was) mentioned some of the sales they were having at the time. This will definitely be my go-to BevMo. read more

I am having a big party at my home and my husband and I signed up for a private wine tasting at BevMo, a service I had no idea existed until I called to ask a question. We worked with Sarah for over 2 hours as she gathered our information and then guided us with cost and quality in mind. We ended up with way fewer bottles than we had expected based upon online drink calculators and we are happy with the various selections. Additionally, we are able to have it all stored at BevMo in their refrigerators and will pick it all up the day of the party. Very happy with a huge planning load off of our backs!!!! read more

If this was simply a comparison of La Mesa BevMo to other BevMo stores it would be a 5-star review. La Mesa location has easy parking, large store and (mostly) friendly and professional staff. Yet I only visit this BevMo when I can't find a specific product at Costco or San Diego Wine Company. This BevMo store is nice but is handicapped by being part of BevMo corporate pricing. I can't justify paying the inflated prices as compared to these other sources. When same or similar items are carried I can save 30% or much more by not shopping at BevMo. Sorry La Mesa store, I really like you other than your pricing! read more

Do not have much items "chilled" everything is on the shelves. Otherwise items are relatively priced. Good selection of you are not planning on consuming right away. read more

I used to enjoy shopping here, but not lately. They now have displays in the beer aisles. You know the type, the stack of beer designed to get your attention. The problem is that the aisles were spaced to accommodate two carts and nothing more. Now, if someone is stopped in an aisle you cannot get around them because of the annoying displays. Big marketing fail. It is so frustrating that I left without buying anything. I won't be back until I hear they've stopped this. Seeing a stack of a beer you want me to buy is not going to make me buy it. We don't fall for this anymore. The only thing you do is frustrate your customers and ruin their shopping experience. read more

What more could you ask for! Beer, Wine, Liquor and more. The staff is friendly and always available. The beer selection is amazing and although I do wish they had more variety in their keg selections for drop bys, I'm happy to order what I want when needed. Having someone put the keg in the car is great, however, I have yet to talk anyone into coming home with me to heft it into the fridge. We love perusing the speciality glassware and always find a new and unique pint glass to buy. read more

Whoever doesn't love BevMo just slap yourself now! The best part is the selection. I can find almost anything here. The next best thing is the staff. They are super friendly and helpful. I feel comfortable asking all the "dumb" questions about wine. (I'm learning). The next best thing is beer tasting Fridays and wine tasting Saturdays. All part of the normal Saturday errands. BevMo appears to be a place where the prices would be jacked up but to the contrary the prices are more than fair; and the sales make you feel like you've hit the lotto. I also like the variety in chips, meats, cheeses, and other snacks. So glad there's a BevMo in my hood. read more

I used to love this BevMo, but last week I saw an employee freak out on a customer outside the store and it was more than a little freaky. I'll probably start going somewhere else with better service, maybe where the employees have actually tried some of the more exotic things on the shelves. read more

this location is much better than the one in mission valley. primarily because the staff is friendly and actually helpful. plus it's super close to me so that's just magical. bev mo has a good selection of wines and usually give accurate descriptions on the name cards. they also have all sorts of hard liquor and beer...and they have something for any price range. this is a really good place to get gifts for people; it's one-stop shopping. they have all sorts of snacks, mixes and accessories for the wine enthusiast. although it doesn't include all wines, the 5-cent wine sale is definitely something to check out. if you want to try some new wines or just stock up on some yummy adult beverages for a good price, swing by bev mo :) party on. read more

The selection is extensive and the staff are usually pretty helpful, but why does it always take FOREVERRRRR to check out?!

Perfect party planning service. Claire was spot on for the exact amount we need for a wedding!! She knows her stuff!! Would recommend to anyone who needs her expertise! read more

Chuck who is a manager is very rude and tried to cheat me out of 100 dollars when his cashier charged me the full amount of my order by accident. My total came to 135.29 of which I had 100 in cash and wanted the 35.29 charged onto my card. However, after checking my account i noticed that i was charged 100 on one interaction and the 35.29 in another even though I had given 100 in cash. Very abrasive and rude when I insisted on getting my cash that I had given back. He kept trying to get me to take the credit on my card but I insisted on cash because I was charged the full amount on my card. I'm highly disappointed and I will no longer patronize BevMo due to my ill treatment just for being a woman who insisted on the proper protocol of returning her money. Too bad, because I really like the savings but it isn't worth it if the management is so rude. The cashier Nick C. was very nice though and tried to tell his manager that I was correct but he was nervous as expected to stand up to his boss even though his boss was in the wrong. read more

BevMo! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - La Mesa, California

Wow, THis place is amazing. Every big city has that one amazing liquor store. This my friends is san diego's store. So much cool stuff, from the liquor dispensers like jaegerators, and the pint glasses etc etc.The store is awesome to walk through. The staff are knowledgeable and they can order pretty much any kind of beer or liquor they dont have. It is perfect before entertaining with all the specialty products like, cheese, chips, and all around good munchies. I love going to this place to get some liquor to sneak into the movies. You know your a drinker when youve got that bevmo card in your wallet read more

I love bevmo! They have the best selection. Nobody can beat them. They also have great prices! I needed to stock a margarita ville party & they had corona pacifico & dos XX for $11. Thats better than costco or wal mart. The staff is also extremely helpful. Anything you need they can find for you! Highly reccommended. read more

Kind of annoyed with the employees. You know how when you have a carry basket and then when you're ready to pay you usually put it on the counter and the cashier will take it from you? Well I put my basket up on the counter and I notice the cashier (some girl named Rhonda or something) is not taking it from me and she's just staring at it. So I ask her to take it and she gives me a weird look like I have two heads or something and says "Uhm OK I guess so..." Like what the heck? Isn't that your job? She gave me an attitude like I'm so lazy for asking her to take it... So I say never mind "I guess I'll just walk all they back to where I got it and put it back myself". Not really the end of the world but the interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I never walk into a commercialized liquor store of any kind expecting greatness. However, this particular BevMo in La Mesa (an extension of Grossmont Center) has caught my attention more than once. The staff is quite pleasant and friendly, as well as impressively knowledgeable across the board. I usually know what I'm searching for, but every now and then I enjoy experimenting. On my last particular visit I knew I wanted a dark liquor and had pretty much settled on a whiskey, but only out of habit. Luckily for me some assistance from an eager employee (easy to recognize in the red shirts) led me away from a bad experiment. After asking if he had tasted my potential purchase and knew it's characteristics, we ended up in a great conversation about favors, finishes, palates and preferences. As a former Wine Steward, I appreciated and respected his approach, explanations and suggestions. Not too much, not too little, just as much as I wanted from him. We settled on a bourbon he suggested that was similar in price to the more commercial known brand I mentioned some of my friends and I had an affinity for. (For the record, his recommendation was Buffalo Trace and it was perfectly received by the group later that evening). So good news - I'd probably listen again! The best part about BevMo though isn't their liquor selection or the extensive choices lined up in their wine section. It's the famous 5-cent Wine Sale! Or...The Whole Reason I Am A Card Carrying BevMo Member (besides the in store discounts and the accumulation of points for purchases of course). The only thing better than buying a bottle of wine and getting a 2nd bottle for 5-cents would be for that deal to apply to ALL wines and not just the inventory management selected to qualify. It wouldn't be the ideal business model but I'd love it as a consumer model. Highly unlikely, yes, but I enjoy the daydream...It's always a bit of an intoxicating sale for me when I find a perfect bottle because I am absolutely giddy over a bottle of wine that I enjoy, find delicious, and can buy 2 bottles for $5-6 each (w/ discount). In this case, I stumbled upon a Crianza by Antano which made me feel like I was stealing from the winemaker ("Five cents?! Are you kidding me?! I don't care the first bottle is $12!"). It can pay off to try new varietals every now and again. Personally, I love the Tempranillo varietal. It's different yet versatile, but in a mass market palate kind of way. Spain definitely does it right. Call me crazy, but a lot of mass marketed Cabernet Sauvignon is like a Beyoncé song that won't get off the radio but everyone still listens to it and sings along. It's okay to try things and/or experiment with new Spirits and/or Wine...And with it's large selections of styles & variety, BevMo is a good place to find those experiments. THE 3/2/1: 3+: Customer Service, Comprehensive Selection, 5-cent Wine Sale 2-: Store Cleanliness, Location requires it's own specific stop 1: Overall...This La Mesa BevMo has knowledgeable and friendly staff members plus a wide array of diversity amongst their Spirits & Wines with easily competitive prices, but it's better when you're not in a super rush so you don't become frustrated finding what you're looking for. (General rule of thumb for a quicker visit: Just ask). read more

The best selection in town for liquor, wine, beer, soda and misc party and bar items. Try their Japanese Ramune for a different soda treat with a unique opening method - yum! The staff is ever so helpful with all your questions, and items are rated on the shelf for you. Their 5 cent sales on wine are great. read more

Very disappointed that this store's policy, according to G.M. Chuck, does not allow return of unopened cases of wine. Unfortunately we over estimated the amount of wine needed for my 75th birthday party. We received delivery on Saturday of $696 worth of beverages. BevMo would not accept the return of just one unopened case of wine the following Monday morning (48 hours later), stating a "new store policy." This would have amounted to about a $100 refund. I could persue this and win as California State law states that such store policies must be conspicuously displayed at all entrances, exits and checkstands, which they were not. Instead, I will make future purchases anywhere but BevMo. Poor customer service will eventually put stores out of business. Adios BevMo! read more

Obviously a great selection & better prices than most, but the service isn't great. I'm usually genuinely surprised when I get someone helpful that's friendly & doesn't seem put off when being asked a question. Also, I certainly understand the need for them to check ID's selling alcohol & all, but c'mon... I'm 41. Except for here, I haven't been carded ANYWHERE in almost a decade & the most annoying thing is they swipe your I.D. through their little machine... just bugs the hell out of me. Plus, they act like bags are an endangered species here (since long before the stupid bag charge went into effect)... always putting everything in a box. read more

I ordered a ton of wine for my wedding and worked with Jackie (I think that was her name..) and she was awesome! She really knew her wines, helped me pick out the PERFECT wines to pair with the food, and even called me to confirm delivery a few days beforehand! I also love that they chilled the white wines before delivery, and everything was on time. I love this place and everyone was so helpful. read more

My wife and I have been to this location many times but tonight was totally different..there was an older gentleman who welcomed us to the store and while we were browsing he asked if we had any questions (my wife had 1 about a particular vodka). After this he was staring at us as we walked throughout the store as if he either thought we were going to steal something or as if we were underage..I'm 27 and my wife 26. He then confronted us again asking what he could help us with while standing in front of our cart. I said nothing, and he said that he thought we were motioning for his help which was odd as we never even made eye contact. The rest of the visit he stared at us, watching what we were doing, which made my wife QUITE uncomfortable. Very bad experience at this store and I don't believe I'll be going back to this location. read more

Lots of different liquor choices. They also have a ton of local microbrews coming through but you have to catch them on the right day.

Great business..I like to buy my specialty brews here..This place is squeky clean!

I love Bevmo it's like a toys r us for grown ups! The nearest one to me is the one in Grossmont mall and i don't mind it at all. I think it's one of the biggest in San Diego. I have been to the one in Mission Valley and it's a lot smaller. The beer selection at Grossmont is HUGE i am a beer guy and i always end up staying in here for a couple hours while i decide on what beer to buy, but i really don't mind it. On Fridays they have beer tasting i think for something like a buck or two you get to try 4 or 5 beers. Awesome selection of beers, spirits and wine... read more

somehow, i always act a fool when we are there. good selection, friendly staff. they put up with me and my shenanigans, so i can't ask for much more. read more

I don't know why but this place reminds me a bit of a cross between a costco and a sex shop but with booze only, I love it! The fact that they sell Armand de Brignac here makes me a devoted customer. No matter what the occasion is...birthday party, housewarming party, baby shower (yes, they have non-alcoholic wines and such, I'm not that crazy!). This location in particular is not too bad either even though it looks pretty fugly on the outside and is in such an odd location they seem to be stocked up for the most part and there is always ample parking. Don't miss the 5 cent sale, or you will be sorry. read more

Did you noticed how most of the reviews are 5 stars? Now quit reading and go buy some liquor.