Perfect place to grab a bottle coming to or from the train. Super reliable and the staff is very…read morefriendly.

Had to make a purchase thru the window on 3rd Ave! Wine was way overpriced. The clerk was not happy…read morewhen a different brand was requested.

Not much to say here, I've been coming downtown to this spot for over 20 years because I've yet to…read morefind better prices. There's a pleasant gentleman at the register who's been there for years, possibly the owner? Prices are straightforward with no surprises at checkout. Every time I visit, I wish I had a cart because I always end up wanting more than I originally came for. This place is a keeper.

The man at the register was incredibly rude to me and my friends. Not sure who he is, I was just…read morestopping by quickly because I was in the area and I quickly regretted this. The man was caribbean likely guyanese, very rude. The man raised his voice accusing me of using my friends phone to pay (my friends ID was expired so i took over the transaction), when it was really my phone that I just pulled out my pocket. & to top things off when I told him he was wrong and rude for yelling at me abt my phone he went back and forth with me for another 5 minutes. Waste of time and money. Come here if you want to feel like a bad customer!

This is by far the most impressive wine place so convenient. I work nearby…read more Although there is one kind of sweet wine, I am so impressed with an endless list of dry wine. I've tried cabernet sauvignon, kahlúa(coffee rum), and romagna cagnina dolce. All of them I've come to enjoy after a meal. I would like to come back and buy one of their dry wine that I've seen. Very neatly organized and easy to access.

Do you want a convenient wine & spirits shop, but just wish it had a little more... Port Authority…read moreBus Terminal feel to it? Then you've come to the right place! There are a decent number of wine shops in the FiDi area, but this one is the 2nd closest to the largest subway hub in the city. Despite that, I've never seen the place crowded. Maybe it's because their prices ARE a little high. Or maybe it's because of their customer service. They're not exactly friendly, which goes a long way. They greet you as soon as you come in, but it's in a way that makes you feel watched or rushed. I usually ignore that and just ask them to let me browse until I have a question. That usually works. But it's too bad they aren't as assertive with pan handlers & the like. I stopped into the shop yesterday looking for a bottle of wine to pair with dinner. Shortly after I entered, a guy stumbled in off the street, asking me for money for liquor. He was talking loudly & using the N word a LOT. Did they say one word to him? No. Not until he walked up to the counter and addressed the woman there face to face, asking for booze. Even then, she wasn't as assertive with him as she's been with me over taking whatever wine she's chosen. To make matters worse, there was a male employee in the store who stood several yards away, just watching. I told this desperate beggar who was told me that HE HAD A KNIFE & had just been in a physical altercation with someone, that I had no cash. He responded that I could just put it on my credit card. The staff said nothing in response to that. I had already chosen my first wine & had placed it on the counter for purchase. But now this beggar was hanging out there. I heard the woman passively mutter something about preferring him to do his business outside. But the male employee just stood there watching. I turned to the male employee & asked, "You're OK with this?" He just shrugged. But the beggar loudly stated, "SHE'S OK WITH THIS!" and laughed. So I told the male employee, "Since you won't ask him to leave, I'll leave." I then walked out empty-handed & made my way south to Simply Wine on Liberty Street, where the worst thing that happens there might be an occasional puppy fart. It was out of my way, but so worth it. Their selection & service rock. I have worked with and around alcohol for many years, including my time as a bartender. If you can't control drunks & people begging for booze, if you can't protect or at least show concern for the safety & comfort of your paying customers, you're in the wrong business. This place won't be getting any more of mine.

Ocean Wine & Spirits is located in Chinatown just steps away from the super busy Grand Street…read morestation (B & D train lines). They have a huge wine and spirits collection. I regularly go here to purchase the 5-liter box wines to make my sangrias. The price is $20 flat if you pay in cash. I found this to be the cheapest place in the area where you can get it. The staff is always helpful and won't hesitate to ask if you need assistance. They also deliver, which is very beneficial on those cold/snowy/rainy days when you're running low and do not want to leave the house. I've done some searching around the Chinatown and Lower East Side areas and this place is cheaper than most, plus the prices already include tax. Tip: When you get to the register pay attention to the neon stickers. They usually advertise really good deals of high quality spirits. For example, recently I purchased a 700 ml bottle of European vodka for $8. Wow!

Soju for 5.50$ is a deal. Cheap and right from the fridge next to the counter. Store is located in…read moregrand st, 1 block from the handball court. The prices are tax included so you dont have to guess how much everything adds up to.

Can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Simply Wine! We learned about them when…read moremy husband accepted a delivery of a case of wine thinking I ordered it and when I saw it later I thought he ordered it - oops, neither of us had ordered it! I called the shop to explain the delivery mix-up and they promptly picked it up & gifted us a bottle of bubbly. The next time we were interested in buying wine, we went to the shop to check it out and well the rest is history as they've simply become our preferred store. The tastings are fun, the selection well curated, and the prices very reasonable. The points system is nice perk as it doesn't take forever to accrue a reward so can redeem easily.

This place was convent for a staycation downtown. All I had to do was say what flavors I wanted and…read moreall of a sudden I was walking out with two beautiful, delicious bottles of wine, and a mini, strong canned cocktail. I highly recommend this place for a knowledgeable staff and locally sourced gems.

Alex helped me pick out the perfect Malbec! I was in the city, heading back home after a whole half…read moreof a day's worth of kid's birthday parties, all over town. I had another evening adult party to attend and wanted to make sure that I didn't arrive empty-handled. Luckily, we parked on the same block as Rosetta Wines. The entrance is hidden beneath the scaffolding but definitely stuck out, with the bright salmon coloured Vespa in the window. By the name, you know they mostly carry wines but they do have some spirits behind the counter. I was looking for something specific, a Spanish or Argentinian vino. Alex helped. He was very knowledgeable and asked all of the right questions. In the end, I opted for a modestly priced medium bodied malbec. The party guests were very happy either the selection and I scored a win.

Insane prices - charging 50-100% up charge vs. what can be bought at big box stores (eg, Veuve…read morebottle for $110; $30 for 8 seltzers, etc). DO NOT go here.

Excellent selection. Great app…read more I have been a customer for over 25 years and the experience is getting better and better.

Great place. Good selection. My go to place downtown. Wine selection is especially good. They…read morehave tastings

Super friendly service! Walked in and was immediately chatted up about some specials and got to…read moretaste a rose and whiskey. I loved the bottles lining wall, very pretty store. I was there for soju and ended up with a bottle of junmai nigori as well. It was so affordable, I can't see why I wouldn't! FiDi doesn't have a bunch of options open late so I'm happy they were near my hotel.

Amazing service. The owner was extremely helpful. Best liquor store in FiDi. Highly recommendedread more