They have some too shelf bourbon like George t stag, couple of pappy options, eh Taylor and several…read moreothers. Good selection of others as well. The good stuff is at secondary pricing with no room for negotiation. Cashier seemed decent but would not move on any pricing. Clean store

They carry NewCastle Brown Ale. Its so hard to find in the states! We did an uber eats pick up…read moreorder and were in and out in 2 minutes. We will be back!

Ordered online for pickup and it was super easy and fast! Store is clean, large l, and filled with…read moreso many selections of beverages (from juices to all types and adult beverages)! Can't wait to come back and find more hidden gems inside!

Lots of parking available in a massive plaza. Very spacious store with wide aisles to browse…read more Decently sized and variety in the whiskey selection. Will return the future if in the area!

They have a great selection of beer and they have my favorite wine at a good year. They look to…read morehave a great selection of whiskey as well. Employees are friendly.

The most over priced bottle shop I've seen. If you feel…read morelike you need to be price gouged this is your new favorite spot. If you feel like you haven't paid enough in taxes, that your grocery bill isn't high enough, you just got paid but want to set that money on fire, come here to buy all your liquor. A bottle MSRP of $50 they have it at $200+ & a bottle of whiskey with $100 MSRP is at $400+ It's actually quite sickening to see a business take this much advantage of local customers. But hey maybe that's something you are into....

My boyfriend went in to buy me some lemonade & snacks while we were on FaceTime however, he told me…read morehe felt extremely uncomfortable and racially profiled as the guy working was following him through the store. He also said the layout is incredibly confusing & felt like a maze. All of these things together will ensure we won't be returning as customers shouldn't be treated like criminals for simply browsing. There's a difference between keeping watch of your store & racially profiling someone who just wants some snacks. The only positive was at least there are lot of choices for alcohol.

went in to grab a cup of coffee to go (I've gotten coffee there before), so I walked around looking…read morewhen they asked if they could help me. I said just a cup of coffee to go. The guys, They looked at me, talk to themselves, then said no. I said you don't have coffee at all? They just looked at me and said no and pointed to the door. I should also point out that they also run the in shop subway sandwich shop, that serves breakfast.

A nice place to chill and relax. The best part is come with friends or just alone. You never feel…read morealone .

Spacious and beautiful with ample wines and good organization. The first time I went I was blown…read moreaway. Customer service en pointe! and I received such friendly and enthusiastic guidance. I vowed to return. Well...I did. And it was night and day. I was barely greeted. And I did receive help, but it was not very enthusiastic. It was almost as if I was a mostly tolerable mild irritant. Anyway. Definitely worth a look but service is hit or miss.

Solid bottle shop with frequent sales, great prices, hard to find bottles, and tons of store pick…read moresingle barrel bourbons. The owner is fantastic, friendly, and if he doesn't have something, he will find it for you! Definitely a hidden honey hole.

Order from the barrel shoppe online all the time , great prices and super fast shipping always. Few…read moreof my military friends get military discounts which is great , would have been even better if free shipping was offered to military for purchases over $100 or $150 . But regardless it's a great store with great prices and great service , 5 stars all day

Jr is the best. The best selection of craft beer and always ready with a great recommendation based…read moreon what you like to drink or are looking to try. I felt like I graduated from just enjoying beer to aficionado status just chopping it up about different breweries and hop varieties whenever I drop by. CV icon for sure.

Juniors is an awesome spot for all your beer and spirits needs. He stocks a massive selection of…read morecraft beers and a large selection of sours which are my favorite. Jr's recommendations are always spot on and he knows what I like so every visit is an adventure in what's going to be next on the list to try. The store has all the bourbons, scotches and other spirits you would want and there is always plenty of inventory. If you want to see what's new each week you can see him live on Instagram and you'll see and hear all about each one as he opens then, tries them, and explains the flavors, finishes and nuances of the beers. Glad they are in Castro Valley.

I'm so glad I found this place! The moment you walk in, you can feel the passion and care that goes…read moreinto every corner of the shop. The selection is incredible--thoughtfully curated bottles from familiar favorites to unique gems you don't usually see elsewhere. The staff is super knowledgeable without being pretentious. They take the time to understand what you like and make spot-on recommendations every time. Whether you're picking up a casual weeknight bottle or something special for an event, you'll walk out feeling confident and excited. The vibe is warm, welcoming, and honestly just fun. It's the kind of place that makes you want to hang out, learn, and try new things. If you love good wine or even just want to start learning about it, this is the shop you need to visit. Easily a 5-star experience every time!

No prices makes it pretty exclusive to people who don't worry about prices. Dude super busy on his…read morelaptop to say hi.

Super friendly and courteous staff. There is so much information about wine, beer, and spirits but…read moreyou can always find somebody who really knows about what you are into. The selection is great and prices are much better than what you find at a grocery or liquor store.

I'm leaving this review because Total Wine needs to clearly disclose how its ID policy actually…read moreaffects parents shopping with their children. My 22-year-old daughter and I were shopping at the San Ramon location. She has accompanied me to this same store many times before without an issue. I was purchasing alcohol for myself; my daughter was not purchasing or selecting alcohol. We actually made it all the way through checkout. The cashier rang up my items and then asked if I would like to sample a spritzer I was considering purchasing. I said yes. She canceled the transaction so that I could go to the sampling counter, with the understanding that I would return afterward and complete my purchase. At the sampling counter, another employee, whom I understood to be a manager, asked my daughter for ID. My daughter was NOT sampling anything. She explained that she had her California DMV-issued digital ID, but the manager said Total Wine requires a physical ID. I have no problem with a business choosing not to accept digital ID. I also understand responsible alcohol sales and why a 22-year-old might be asked for identification. What I have a problem with is what happened next. The manager gave ME the sample, but then informed me that she could not sell ME any alcohol because my daughter could not produce a physical ID. As I explained that my daughter wasn't purchasing or sampling alcohol--I was--the manager told me that because my daughter was with me, selling alcohol to me could risk their liquor license. I was also told that no one under 21 is allowed in the store. When I questioned how that could possibly work for parents shopping with their children, I was told that children can accompany their parents, but the parent cannot purchase alcohol unless the accompanying person can provide the required ID. I was further told that I could not take my daughter home and return alone to make my purchase that day; I would have to come back the following day. If that is truly Total Wine's policy, then SAY THAT CLEARLY TO CUSTOMERS. The policy should effectively read: "Your children are welcome to accompany you into the store. However, if we request identification from your accompanying child and they cannot provide an acceptable physical ID proving they are 21 or older, we will not sell alcohol to you. If your purchase is refused for this reason, you may also be prohibited from returning alone to make the purchase until the following day." Had that policy been clearly posted, I would have made sure my daughter brought her physical ID. Instead, we shopped normally, my purchase was actually rung up, and the transaction was only canceled because the cashier suggested that I go sample another product. My daughter being asked for ID isn't the reason for this review. My concern is a policy that allows parents and children to enter and shop together, but apparently permits the parent's purchase to be refused if the accompanying child cannot prove they are 21--and customers are not clearly informed of that consequence beforehand. If that is Total Wine's policy, put it on the door. Customers shouldn't discover it after they've finished shopping and reached the register.