First of all no prices on the merchandise, they were not welcoming, when I ask for price they were feeling lazy and do nothing with their job but watch tv. I'm Never gonna go here again read more

I was here to get snacks and some lotto tickets. Service was quick! I was in and out within a few minutes. This is the place that has whatever you need to bring to a party. From cute tiny 1 shot bottles to full size. read more

Bobby's Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came in looking for a big water. I thought they out but the man's went to the back room and got me what I needed . They always got what I want . Best liquor store read more

Bobby's Liquor - My favorite water - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Brought a bottle to check out and the cashier said that the price marked on the bottle was the old price and that I had to pay more. If he knew that the price was wrong instantly when looking at the bottle then why not just update the price tags that is on the bottle? All bottles were marked with the exact same price which was the full retail price of the bottle. read more

Love the staff here, excellent selection of IPA beers. Craft beers are shockingly overpriced ($12 per pint), but they do have a huge variety to peruse. Irish whiskeys are lacking, as are flavored cocktail type ingredients. Gets the job done though. read more

A huge selection emphasizing local beers makes Bobby's Liquor a great choice for beer culture aficionados. Overcome the seedy exterior to unlock local alcohol greatness. The barkeep at Strike Brewing Co directed me towards Bobby's Liquor to find some great local sours. Sure enough, they carried 10 or so Almanac selections, a local brewery known for its sour brews. The lady behind the counter (owner?) was very helpful. She directed me towards the Almanac section. For such a small store, Bobby's is packed full of inventory. I only travel to San Jose for business, and after visiting two taprooms this week wanted to bring home a local sour since it's the favorite of my +1. Bobby's hooked me up! read more

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Nice store, I accidentally put a 1 star review, but real convenient and cost efficient.

One of my favorite liquor stores in Santa Clara real clean and all kinds of beer and alcohol, cold and room temp. Workers are awesome and super friendly. Paji !!! read more

Grabbed two 4-packs of beer. They both had price tags - $14.99 and $16.99. Went to the counter and both were rung up at $21.99. I asked why they were so expensive, and why both were the same price when the tags varied. The cashier said "oh that's the tax, and I gave you the lower price for both" and I was like huh? and then the transaction was complete. I looked at my receipt afterwards and the total for BOTH beers was $21.99 x2 BEFORE tax, with $4.02 tax added. So I just spent $48.20 on TWO FOUR PACKS. The beer was great, but I am never going back to this place. Stop misleading people with your labeling, stop lying to customers when they check out. Way too expensive. read more

Having been here a few times now, I can attest to the solid craft beer selection and the rated 18+ materials readily available in this liquor store. Granted it's weird to me that they have a 18+ section when they're in a plaza that already has two dedicated stores ... but I guess I am not here to judge on anything they sell other than great beer. For the most part the prices are fair, they're not amazingly cheap but once in a while you will find some good deals. What they do have is a rare selection of some beers that you will be hard pressed to find at most BevMos let along any other liquor store. Their selection of the Eclipse beer series, for example, is astonishing. It will, of course, set you back $40 a bottle at times but it's so worth it! Highly recommended for a craft beer lover in this area! read more

What are the chances of getting 3 out of 3 turned bottles of red wine in one visit. Apparently pretty good if you get them here. Never had that happen before. I'm sure the liquor is fine but after being disappointed by the selection, I placated myself into thinking at least it wasn't expensive. After venturing out from a local hotel with almost as bad a selection at the bar, at least I had the Uber ride to look forward Overall a horrible experience DONT BUY WINE HERE Unless you want to dress you salad read more

Bum review, strictly for my residentially challenged brethren & sistren. For the vets among you, thank you for your past service in protecting our country. Wines that we saw at this store: + Thunderbird T.C. + Night Train Express + Cisco (all flavors except "Red") + MD 20/20 - NO regular Thunderbird 40s that we saw at this store: + Hurricane High Gravity + St. Ides + Cobra + Olde English 800 + Mickey's - NO Colt 45 - NO Country Club - NO Laser (as if) Drawback: NO out-the-door stickers - the costs of the above beverages require and / or result in small coin change. Scenic: Next door are two late-night restaurants and two porn shops if you've collected enough change to sate your hunger for food and... other stuff. I again wish to thank our country's servicemen and servicewomen past, present, and future. read more

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I go in there quite often real good customer service, wide variety lm always treated with respect. Great owners. Prices are more than reasonable. read more

This is one of the only liquor stores where the owners will ask you if you need help and genuinely mean it. After work I came by Bobby's to see if they had any Desheutes Black Butte Porter, walked in guy behind the counter says what's up and I'm off to look through the selections of beer. Just walking past a couple of the fridge doors I could see that this place not only had a lot of beer but they had a lot of REALLY good beers! I'm looking through their stock and the guy behind the counter asks if I need help, I say "Yes." and he proceeds to show me what's available, what he likes, what I'd probably like and what they'd probably be ordering next! They didn't have the Deschutes but he said they'd place and order but that visit I'd gotten the following: 6 pack of Deschutes Obsidian Stout 1 Pliny 1 Raven Eye Imperial Stout 1 Hop in the Dark 1 40oz of St Ides 2nd visit 2 6 packs of Obsidian 1 Sierra Nevada 30 Anniversary Stout 1 4 pack of Old Rasputin Imperial Stout There is one beer I'm missing from that second visit and I can't remember it right now, one day I'll learn to write things down right away so i don't forget what I pick up. If you're in the South Bay I'd say that this is the ONLY place to go to get great beer! Beer that you drink during the week to unwind, NOT what you bring to parties to get folks drunk, cause good beer should be savored and hell it's expensive too. I'm gonna be hitting this place up weekly for my Me Time brews and NO the Me Time brew is not St Ides ; ) *********************WUTS IN THE FRIDGE********************* Here's a link to what they have available in the store. I've seen the contents of the list change too so it does seem to be current. http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/state/city/bobbys-liquors/17236.htm read more

Finally a place to pick up some good beers in the south bay. Nirmal (I believe the father of Dee the buyer) contaced me via Yelp indicating they had some good local beers. Head in there and they have fresh Pliny and Sculpin among many others. Other breweries were North Coast, Stone, Green Flash, Eel River, Lagunitas, Moylan's, Bear Republic, Rogue, Unibroue, Lost Abbey, Allagash, Deschutes, Napa Smith, Drakes, Flying Dog, Grand Teton and Dogfish Head. Prices were reasonable - the Sculpin was under $10 for the bomber and the PtE was just under $5. Dee was knowledgeable as well and seeking other tasty brews, so be on the lookout, there may be more to come. Bye bye BevMo, hello Bobby's. read more

Bobby's Liquor is an unassuming little bottle shop from the outside. On the inside, it is craft beer nirvana. I have seen things here that I've never seen before, as well as a few limited release selections I thought I'd never see again. Be careful, though. Like a kid in a candy store, it's easy to spend more than you planned on. Oh, they have an abundant selection of porn too, if that is your thing. ;) read more

Holy S**T, this is the best F**king liquor store I have ever made a purchase from, and I've never even been there. The story begins with my girlfriend making a business trip to San Jose. As a Chicagoan with a soft-spot for great beer my brain immediately started spinning, thinking of Russian River and Alesmith brews. A quick glance of my favorite review site (ie YELP!!), led me to Bobby's. It is at this point that I spoke with Dee. Hands down the most badass, helpful person that has ever helped me make a purchase. Any purchase. Over the course of phone calls and emails, Dee helped me create a list of awesome beers, including some very hard-to-find selections and ensured that they would make the long haul back to Illinois. Dee seriously went above and beyond typical customer service. Bobby's is awesome. read more

Run of the mill neighborhood liquor store with a MICROBREW GOLD MINE. Never seen or heard anything like it. Cannot put into words the bottle selection on hand...and refrigerated! I was mesmerized standing there. The owner Dee had to check on me a couple times just to make sure I was okay. Stone, Bear Republic, Russian River, Lost Abbey, Alesmith...saying "the list goes on" is an understatement. Props to Dee who works there. You can tell that he is passionate about great brews (and crazy enough to stock his place with so much good stuff!). He has high beer IQ, but does not put it in your face...very helpful and just a nice guy to talk to. Strategically placed "Adult" section on the way to the brews too. LOL. read more

After years of hearing about Bobby's Liqour I finally stepped foot in. First impression was just another small liquor store. But being a beer geek I struck gold once I saw his collection of beer in the back corner. By far Dee has the best selection of craft and hard to come by imported beers in the south bay. I was please to find some FiftyFifty eclipse 20 yr barrel aged stout yum! And many other things I usually can't find else where. This is coming from someone who does the beer buying for Whole Foods. Dee has great product knowledge and obviously has a passion for beer, the service is great but I'm sure this place can get packed being in a small location. Either way I will now become a regular at this spot. read more

What a hidden gem! If you don't feel going into BevMo or Wholefoods, Bobby's is a great little surprise if you love craft beers. They have an ample selection of products ranging from niche (meads) to the mainstream (Heini). read more

A selection of beers to make any flannel touting bearded beer connoisseur do a double take. At first it seems like your typical shady liquor store adjacent to an adult products establishment, but after stepping past the Playboys and Hustlers (who reads those anymore anyway?), rows of eclectic brews clamor high along the fridge and on the shelves. I have found some incredible, delectable beers here that you absolutely won't spot in a Bevmo or a grocery store. Sours, barrel-aged beers, and a suite of other unique treasures. Some notable favorites: - Almanac sours - Prairie Artisan Ales (Prairie Bomb! is great) - Anchorage Brewing - The Bruery - Russian River beers (Supplication and Consecration!) - Pliny the Elder (occasionally in stock -- be a good customer and you'll get treated well in return) There are constantly new beers rotating in, giving good reason to stop by every other week -- up until the point the beer gut kicks in and your loved ones start to show concern. But more reason to work out and live a balanced diet so you can come down to Bobby's and stock up! read more

Buyer contacted me via Yelp to get me to come by and check out their selection. Hard to find place in a Santa Clara strip mall. Great beer selection(quality not quantity) for such a small place. Most of the beers you can find at a bevmo, but there's a few hard to find gems here(Ale Smith/Russian River). Beer fridges are separated by style(IPA, Stout, Belgian, English, etc) As other yelpers have mentioned, the buyer is usually around to chit chat and talk beer with you. Very friendly and helpful. Went here yesterday and to my surprise, they had Ale Smith. It's SO hard to find up here. Unfortunately they were out of the Ale Smith IPA which is my favorite right now. Ale Smith X is great too...and they had a few bottles of that. I picked up a bottle of Ale Smith X, Ale Smith Jul4 Ale, and Avery Maharaja Imp IPA. Prices for bombers are comparable to Bevmo...maybe a little more but not a lot. Not many liquor stores around here have this many beer choices. read more

Back in November I threw my husband a surprise party in which I wanted to get a keg. I had originally intended to keg a standard size keg of Rolling Rock from another shop in Cupertino. I called ahead to order it a week before the event. When I went confirm it the day before, they told me that they had never received my order. When I asked them if I could get a similar beer their response was, "I'm sorry, we only carry good beer." How off putting?! I was in a scramble after that to find a place that could supply on such short notice. Enter Bobby's. They are kind and gracious with none of the beer snob nonsense that I encountered at the other shop. They have an excellent selection and knowledgable, friendly staff willing to help you find what you are looking for. I ordered another keg from them two weeks ago for a going away party. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed, which was a great recommendation for a hot day. I highly recommend them if you are in need of a keg. read more

Don't be distracted by the prominent porn aisle and sub-par wine selection, head straight to the back as you enter, turn right and march toward a fridge of bottled happiness. For a fleeting moment, you will contemplate how strange it is for a gem like Bobby's to exist in a haggard strip mall with limited parking. As you set sight on the craft beers that have been waiting patiently behind rows of porn and dirty magazines for your drinking pleasure, your head will spin and you will be joyful. Unexpected joy is the best kind. Bobby's stocks a lot of European beers. Kelly's Liquor Store tend to stock West Coast beers. You can't go wrong at either place. MFH lives a block from Kelly's and now we've found Bobby's, less than a mile away from my place. Guess who's failing his beer austerity diet? read more

5 stars simply because they stock AleSmith Speedway Stout! Not only did they have the standard version, but also a special release from 2012 brewed with Ryan Bros coffee beans. The owner/worker Jessie was helpful. She wrote down my request for Ten FIDY and even the AleSmith Speedway Stout Vietnamese Coffee special release. I'll be(er) back. read more

Bobby's Liquor - AleSmith Speedway Stout! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Wow people sure do love this place. It's kinda sketchy from the outside, a little rundown but the booze and sodas selection is solid. Tons of beer and they seem to push the keg business pretty hard. Definitely a beer drinkers haven read more

Love this place. Hiding in the back of what looks like a random little liquor store is a stellar beer selection. I always make a stop here on every trip into San Jose to stash some local beers into my hotel room fridge. No fridge? No problem, I still stop by; that's what the bathroom sink and ice machine are for :) They always have a ton of big IPAs from Knee Deep, plenty of Russian River, and even stuff from my hometown Chicago. And for the recent 1 star review regarding Pliny the Elder, it's because you are just cold-calling bottle shops looking for one beer. Last time I was there, checking out with a handful of bottles off the shelf, they asked me if I wanted them to grab a bottle me a Pliny from the back. Frequent a bottle shop and they'll sell it to you, as they are saving that stuff for their good customers. Any good bottle shop does this. read more

All the beers taste weird from here. Buyer beware. We have not had much luck with this place and have tried several different beers a few different times. It's too bad because they have such a nice selection. We won't be going back. I've never received good service here either. Just glared at by a lady until I make my purchase and leave. I never feel welcome or comfortable here. read more

First of all, if you are looking for a wide selection for hard to find beers and beers which are no longer generally available or hard to find (I.e. year or older such as SN 30th Anniversary and North Coast Barrel Aged Old Rasputin), this is the place. I haven't bumped into Dee, but they have always been friendly as far as service. I still go to BevMo for beers from Stone, BallastPoint, etc. which are more readily available and will tend to be $1-2 per bomber cheaper. Still, when I'm in the area, I stop by Bobby's to pickup something to support them. If you are into craft beer, you do have to check this place out... read more

This place is a total rip off. I asked why all their liquor was marked up and I was scolded by the cashier about how I have no knowledge of how expensive an apartment costs to rent in Santa Clara let alone the cost to lease her liquor store because I'm from Orange County. Listen, rude lady, I grew up in the Bay Area and understand how expensive it is to live there but that does not justify your insane markup on liquor! I drove about 3 miles and found a bottle of hennesey vsop for $13 less. And yes, the liquor store was also located in Santa Clara! Her price : $76.99 Other liquor store : $63.99 read more

I needed a keg for a party and the only other place i know where you can get a keg was at Bevmo. Let's compare prices for miller high life Bevmo = 150$ This place = 80$ Gwdleik. Also the selection of beer is outrageous, I didn't know 3/4's of the brands here, and i know of Rouge, Magic Hat, Imperial, Dogfish (imo good beer breweries.) Top of the line liquor store. Soo good, that i am willing to around 15 miles for haha. read more

I do not drink and needed to purchase a gift. Briana took the time and gave her recommendation for the the selection! Thank you Briana for your suggestion with the Tequila! The gift was well received!!! You're assistance was greatly appreciated! Thomas the cashier gift wrapped the bottle for me! Both of you were very courteous! Thank you for doing an excellent job!!! Unfortunately The receipt did not have the authorization code so I could not submit this through TellBevMo.smg.com. read more

Working in Santa Clara, and need to fill my head with something awesome, after a rough day. Driving down El Camino I see a sign, " Liquor." So stoked, cause I know I'm close to happiness. Probably one of best things about this place is THE GREAT BEER SELECTION. Now don't be turned away from the size of this place, its got a lot of bad ass things. If that's not enough, a great selection of hard alcohol. I would have to say 40 + different types of tequila, shit I didn't know they made so many good ones. Oh the best part, they've got kegs. The guy working the register was very helpful and recommend several different types of beer that I might like. Have to say picked up some elephant beer its very tasty, hopefully the review makes sense while drinking it. Remember some beers are more expensive than bud light and better, oh yes better. So tip of the day, try new beer. read more

What a great hole in the wall find! Of course I never would have found it had my best friend, Yelp, not clued me in. It's got a great selection of beer, tons of big old bombers! Wine and other liquor selection are all above average, but I go there for the fancy beer! Prices are good too for the beers the offer, but good beer is never cheap! This hidden gem is in a dicey looking older dirty strip mall with a couple Asian restaurants, a porn store, and I *think* a "massage parlor" if you catch my drift. Not much parking, but they do have an actual parking lot off the main road and there is almost always at least one spot up front open. Staff are nice and willing to help, but some are more knowledgeable that others. Overall, it's one of the best beer stores in the San jose area I have yet to find and certainly my favorite and my go to for fancy and delicious beer. I walk away w my car heavier from beer but my wallet much lighter. Sometimes you just have to splurge and enjoy the things you love in life! read more

I almost didn't believe it at first. I found this place on Yelp and decided to visit. I pull up it looks like just any old corner store. I walk in and am overwhelmed with frozen burritos, Alize, and porn. But then, in the far back corner, the magic happens! I've been back a few times now and have always walked away with something special. If you get lucky to be there while Dee is working, talk to him. The guy knows more about beer than anyone around. Prices are in line with their competitors. read more

This review is about the alcohol selection, which should be the best feature of any place with Liquor in the title.. Bobby's has a variety of good wines for decent prices, a Bunch of good spirits, and beer.... damn the beer section is overwhelming. Ask D, he knows his beer.. hah Store front window features baddass handbrushed paintings of hops, barley, craft beer logos, and more.. read more

INSANE. /end of review Note: I'm not going to elaborate on the brands sold here as, well, if you are like 95% of Americans that have never heard of them - wouldn't care and if you are the 5% that have then you know who I would say. I would like to correct one glaring inaccuracy from a few reviews below though. Bobby's has BOTH QUANTITY AND QUALITY. You can get your cheap-on though as there is a small section in the corner of the coolers where some beers are half off! I won't lie though - it is going to cost you more than you would normally pay for "beer". The stuff here is more akin to buying good wine, but you can get your broke-on by buying a High-Life or two :D read more

This place is an unexpected diamond in the rough for craft beer lovers. Given the abundance of excellent brewers in Northern California, there is a relative dearth of places selling individual craft beers, especially on the peninsula. My husband found this place after looking around extensively for my favorite beer, Avery's Maharaja IPA. They didn't have it in stock when we first went there as it's a seasonal beer, but I'm happy to say they have it in stock today! It's in a slightly shady little strip mall and the store itself is tiny and filled with various bottles of liquor and porn. There are, however, about 5 stand up coolers and a few shelves of an excellent variety of beer. You can see the care the guy makes when selecting his beers. I can't believe there isn't an entire store dedicated to this selection. Bevmo doesn't count because they don't stock 12oz bottles and their staff has little to zero knowledge in the beers they stock. If you don't might the drive and the seediness, this is an excellent location to try a variety of exciting local craft beers. Hopefully this guy will be able to expand in the future and have an even larger selection. read more

Do not let the facade fool you; this is, hands down, the best liquor store in the entire South Bay. Bobby's is the Mecca for beer geeks living south of Palo Alto. If it is distributed in CA, then Bobby's has it...or had it. to be honest, I am a bit reluctant to write this review because I would hate to see my favorite beers start being bought up, but I really need to share this info for those looking for some tasty beers/liquor/wine. The place is quite cramped, but it is chock full of all the high-end and low-end beers, spirits, wines, and even champagne. If you cannot find exactly what you are looking for, talk with the purchaser, Dee, and he will at least steer you in the right direction. Although you may be able to find some of the offerings elsewhere for less money, this is definitely a one-stop shop. As a side note, this is a great place to get cheap novelty gifts and porn, if that is what you're into. But primarily, beer takes priority at this shop. read more

Wow is all I can say. Huge selection of craft beers. Don't let its appearance fool you this little liquor store has an abundance of hidden beers. I almost didn't go in but decided to go get a lotto ticket and was pleasantly surprised. Cassandra is extremely friendly and delightful we will be back again to buy many many many more beers read more

Bobby's Liquor - Man this hole in the wall had the danks! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Santa Clara, California