You can find Pliny the Elder at this store. Real ones know this beer is a classic west coast double IPA that has withstood the test of time. Before all the hazy craziness, everyone was drinking this beer. I don't even know what else this store sells but this place gets a five star rating from me for carrying Pliny the Elder. read more

Bill's Liquor Store - Pliny the Elder - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great beer selection! Really unique and sold beer list. I will definitely be back again, very affordable too.

Building: clean and enforces COVID rules (mask & 6 feet) Parking: free parking in the back and meter parking in the front and side streets. Staff: always super friendly Price: decent prices especially the location read more

Bill's Liquor Store - Parking in the pack. One way entrance - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is great for two reasons - the selection and the staff. They're not the cheapest, but that's ok. You'll note that all the bad reviews here are by people upset about being told to pull their mask up over their noses, so that tells you exactly what kind of moron you're dealing with. read more

Why is literally everyone who works here the nicest person ever ?? There's literally nothing worse than walking into a liquor store and knowing the clerks are judging you, and I do NOT feel that here whatsoever! They're welcoming, knowledgeable, and tons of fun to talk to! Their craft beer selection is wild. Every time I go there for something specific I end up with like 6 new beers to try. I have a liquor store two blocks from my house but I still make the drive here. Attitude, helpfulness and kindness make all the difference in the world! read more

Okay I'm most likely bias to this place since Its one of the few OG things still in Atwater Village( My hood that I grew up in) , but I love it.. down to when the man flip his quarter and catches it to hand it to me.. Great stock on Beer, Wine and the best service in a Liquor Store you can find. Don't believe me.. come down to Atwater Village and check it out for yourself.. I dare ya! read more

Pretty good beer selection and friendly service at the counter. We'll be back for sure.

Never had a bad experience in this corner store until this pandemic nonsense started. There was a female employee with a bad attitude who got upset over my mash slipping down past my nose a bit. It was still Over my mouth and it wouldn't have been an issue to put it up higher, but she had to be snappy and speak to me like an angry mother instead of being polite and peaceful. It may be a liquor store but I'm sure the owner would rather their employees NOT act so passive aggressive with the customers, especially when there was no cause for her to go from 0 to 60. Lose the anger. It's not good for the owners business or the customer experience. read more

OK straight up did not expect much walking in here. I was hoping to grab some NA beer (if they had it) or Diet Coke (more likely to be there) before a party. And dang! What a pleasant surprise. They had a wider selection of NA beers than I expected (3-5 options rather than my expectation of 0). And the guy working at the counter was SO nice and pleasant and knew what he was talking about. I hope they expand their NA selection even more so I have an excuse to visit. read more

Before I launched my Friday night beer tastings, I'd pass by Bill's and inwardly scoff at the claim painted on the side of the building--"largest beer selection in Atwater"--yeah, whatever. But THEN...I went in! I've been excited by the amazing expansion of interesting beers these days, and Bill's has a great rotating selection. I especially appreciate the variety of single beers--I like to taste before committing to a 4-pack, much less a 6! And even though there's always a plethora of IPAs (not my fave), there are also sours, Amber/red/brown/blond/fruited ales, pilsners, porters, stouts...you get the idea. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and I seldom leave empty handed. My Friday night tasters are happy indeed! read more

As a visitor to SoCal and having recently been pretty schooled by how little I know about the West Coast beer scene. I wanted to pick out some more local stuff that I couldn't get back in NYC. I looked at their huge selection of local breweries and was torn between going with breweries I knew but was certain I could get back east or going with an unknown brewery and getting just an 'eh' beer. I know I could have easily checked ratebeer or beeradvocate but that's really time consuming when you're just picking up a couple bottles. Enter the girl (I don't want to call her a woman, or 'lady' because she was pretty young and laid back) who originally asked if I needed help. I explained my situation to her and she easily helped me sift through their huge selection to help me get 4 bottles that I'm certain were good, from Cali and not too bad price wise. She was not only knowledgeable but enthusiastic about beer and felt like if I didn't have 4 bombers in my hand/arms/armpits could have talked brews for an hour or so. I'll definitely be sure to check out Bill's again if I visit and am looking for goodies to take back. read more

Love my liquor store! Great selection of booze, great prices and always a fun vibe in there. The owners are such good people! They love their community and we love them! read more

This store has some great beer! It is inconspicuous, but it carries lots of rare and fun goodies if you take a look. There is always plenty of parking, and the workers seem to genuinely enjoy being there. read more

This is my local liquor store and I love being able to support small businesses. It's great to run into neighbors and friends when you are there. They also order some certain seltzers just for me, which you are not going to find going to a big retailer. Support small local businesses and shop here! read more

Like this place better than Kopper Keg, twice the size of that place too. I don't drink much but they do offer a good amount of the alcohol I like which is great. without the drive they also offer abba zabba for the babe :) read more

The Customer Service is hit or miss depending on whose behind the counter

Not even deserve single star..The place is nice since I live in the neightborhood for 15years already but the person in charge the morning I bought my lottery ticket is very rude, nasty attitude. His tiger looked behaviour to me just so unacceptable as a customer who just stop by to get a lotto ticket. I hope whoever the owner of Bill's will give attention to the behavior of your employee towards your customer..It's a big impact to your business! read more

Heck yeah! Bill's is dope. 100% the best liquor store in Atwater and beyond. There's even a Bill's wine with the mural on the label...it's not too bad. read more

Bill's Liquor Store - a woman leaning against a wall - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Big ups on this seemingly run down looking liquor market. While it may not have a cool looking cellar like 55 degrees across the street. Nor does it have the wine selection that you could call high brow, this place has some things that you can't find across the street... That is one killer selection of craft beers. From local enough breweries like The Bruery and Bootleggers, to actually finding two rows of Russian River Pliny the Elder stocked right there and relatively cheap. Yeah, any place that has Pliny, especially not more than a few weeks old Pliny is a good damn craft beer store for me. They offer a wide selection of non-coors/bud/miller beers in singles to make your own customize 6 pack for $8.95, Which is pretty good if you want to try something new but don't want to commit to having 5 bottles you may not like. The service is also top notch. I called in to see if they had a seasonal special beer and they did, held it in the back for me and it was really cheap compared to what other places are charging for it. Over all, this may look like any old liquor store you would find a wine-o drinking out of a brown paper bag outside of the door from, but it's so much more and has a wall of craft beers that really are well priced and great tasting if you want to try something new. read more

My incessant quest to find bottles of Russian River beer whenever I'm in California brought me to check out Bill's Liquor Store. Unfortunately, the guy told me that they received no such delivery this week--complete bummer. I later called some other liquor stores and they reported the same thing, so I guess it just wasn't my day. On the bright side, the guy was eager to help me find some quality brews. He assumed I was seeking Pliny the Elder and proceeded to show me a few hoppy substitutes. Actually, I wasn't looking for any beer in particular. Long story short, we walked out with a few intriguing choices and I'm excited to pop them open. I always appreciate the smaller liquor stores where the people know their stuff. The next time I visit Forest Lawn Glendale, I'll make sure to stop by Bill's again. This is one of the reasons why we always bring coolers with us on our California trips. read more

Great selection of wine, beer, and spirits. Since it's right across the street from my dance studio, it's the perfect place to stop for some post-workout junk food. And always, service with a smile :-) read more

They have Pliny sometimes - just call beforehand. You can only get one per person which is stupid. I would so not fuck with the guy behind the counter. He is huge and scary and he means business. read more

The costumer service is excellent! very kind owner and nice shop! i really recommend this liquor store!

Bill's has a very good beer selection for a corner liquor store. Every once in a while you might even find Pliny. They carry some of my East Coast favorites from DFH and Victory. Everyone behind the counter has always been nice. The prices are slightly higher than my other local spot, but the selection is a little better so it's always worth stopping in. I'd love to see some more East Coast beers from Brooklyn or Troegs. read more

Bill's Liquor Store - three bottles of beer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A nice selection of craft beer and vintages. I spent a while in the store checking out the variety of craft beer in stock. I found some beers I haven't seen anywhere else, especially the Mikkeller varieties they carried and Ballast Point bottle I haven't seen anywhere else. If you're in Atwater Village and a craft beer fan, I highly recommend a visit! read more

Stopped by for a Pliny the Elder (4 out of 5 times they have bottles in) and stupidly attempted to bike off with my purchase rattling in my bottle cage. I headed back to the store and Chris, the cashier, kindly demoed his mad bottle packaging skillz to get the bottle snug on my bike. Made it home and it was drinkable after 20min in the fridge. This anecdote may not rain positivity down on my inflexible alcoholism but it does show the kind of service you'll get at Bill's. Thank you Chris! Aside from this, their beer selection is always extensive and interesting and they're great about bottle dates for hoppy beers. read more

Bill's Liquor Store definitely stands out from other liquor stores by having the largest craft beer selection at Atwater Village. I was able to get a couple of craft beers such as Belching Beaver's Pumpkin Spice Milk Stout and Stone Brewery's 19th Anniversary Thunderstruck IPA. Bill's Liquor Store even has numerous rare beer bottles from the likes of Mikkeller, Ninkasi, and Ballast Point. When it comes to house parties and/or house dinners, this is my go-to spot for amazing craft beer. P.S. Parking is difficult to find in the streets, so try to find one at the residential streets nearby. read more

I visited Bill's Liquor Store to pick up some West Coast IPAs based on reviews from this site and was very satisfied with their service. The young lady is very knowledgeable of the beers and her recommendations were solid. Very good store if you are looking for good beers and honest advice with great service. I'd give it 7 stars.. -Kev/Boston read more

'Best Beer Selection in Atwater Vilage". That's quite a claim to be sure. Still I look at the place from the outside and it looks like your typical lam-o liquor store. Still, with 55 Degree Wine diagonally across the street, Bill's really has to step up to the plate and hit a grand slam of brews. Well, didn't take long to realize that wasn't going to happen. Most of the beers are macrobrews, 55 Degree would never touch. There are some good microbrews from Bootlegger's, Reaper Ale, etc. but the prices aren't all that great and if I'm going to pay a lot for a beer I'd rather have it in a setting like 55. The place just looks like a scuzzy 70s style Mom and Pop Mini-Mart and I left pretty quick. Best beer selection? Maybe in 1985. But not in 2010. read more

I love Bill's Liquor. They've got a great selection of top shelf liquor, wine and beer. This is one of the only places in LA where I can find my favorite, rare bourbon. Everyone there is always friendly and knowledgeable. Great store, great customer service! read more

If you're looking for a big selection of craft beers then this is definitely the right store to shop at. Great selection and they have things that a lot of other stores don't have. It's also nice that anytime I go the employees are friendly and the service is great! read more

This place rocks for bottled beer! I think at first pass its not a place I would have stopped into but once inside the selection is great! The salesman was very helpful and recommended a few great beers. They even have a make your own 6 pack for $9.99 so you can try a variety. I also found selections from Moylans and Russian River Brewing. Great spot, I ll be back for sure! read more

Always have such a great experience when I come here. Excellent selection of craft beers. The girl at the counter is always so helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to what type of beer I'm looking for. Always happy with what I choose. If you happen to be in the area and really want to find an excellent selection on beer look no further. They have it all. Highly recommend this place! read more

Gougers. However you may find a rare jewel that they don't severely overcharge for, it keeps them interesting. Also they hire great people.

Called before hand to see if they had Pliny The Elder, said he had some in stock and I was able to get my hands on one, because the limit is one. Still pretty awesome making it available to everyone! read more

Bill's Liquor Store - Delicious! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great place to pick up some quality booze at a decent price. And not just your Bud, Miller, Cools etc. I went in to pick up a 12 pack to bring to a party, nothing too fancy, something middle of road, but found myself scratching my head at which single 12 oz bottles that I should try or stock up on. The selection of cold craft beers on hand is better than what you'd find at BevMo or the grocer, though probably not as much in stock. Still, an above average liquor with a great beer selection. read more

It seems like it's a habit or merely a means to the end and beginning of my day/night.Bills offers a fine & FRESH selection of Alcohol,beverages,fruit,food,and your favorite stag magazines.Don't forget your "Spanish fly" ha Jokes aside Bill's delivers-Tisdale 2.99 everyday price, 12 pack of modelos@ 10.99!!! Get the F out of here$ The Peoples store offering you CHEER during your recession lows. Find parking on Madera and be sure to tell Manny WHUT IT DO** read more

The customer service here is deplorable. When my drink lid broke and my soda exploded all over me standing in front of the store I went in to ask if I could exchange it and the owner/manager refused because I wasn't in the store when it happened. I was standing a half a foot outside it. Then one of the other patrons mocked me to make the situation worse and the manager just stood there. Screw this place, they suck. It looks like its the kopper keg from now on. After coming here repeatedly I'd rather give the keg my service. read more

Bill's! My go-to haven in the lovely little Atwater Village neighborhood. This place has a PHENOMENAL beer selection!! If you're looking for a serious Micro-Brew, Craft Beer, and local brewery spot.. come here!! Prices are VERY reasonable and the owner is SUPER nice! Definitely for those seeking fine drink and aren't afraid to try new ones! They do have Pliny's Elder Bottles!! limited & tasty!! read more

God bless this place; god bless Mr. Jimmy, Mr. Sergio, Michael, and the other nice fellows whose names I have not learned. They always keep my thirst quenched, and are always behaving politely and they're quick. Hooray, Atwater! read more