great range of drinks. sat in the beer garden - such a hidden gem, right on busy Chapel St but…read moresuper chill. alcoholic ice cream as well as dog gelato

I love that this bottle shop is set up like an old cellar where as soon as you walk in you feel…read morelike you should be a connoisseur of some fine whiskeys and wines. They have the slogan "drink different" and I really like how they promote some of the lesser-known brands where once you try them you realize the differences between the mass-produced stuff to the finer products. Their knowledge there is second to none and if you have a father like mine (a huge whiskey and vodka lover) than it's a great place to find something that they haven't tried before and if you chat to the people, you can also educate him on the origins of the drink. I have definitely moved my way up the "child I love most" list due to my last Father's Day present. It's always an interesting look around and always very tempting to try something you never have before so have a look and "drink different".

This tiny store is a brew lovers treasure trove in the South Melbourne Market. Mr Sticki and I shop…read morehere almost weekly and have been introduced to the pleasures of some great craft ales, ciders, perry and ginger beer. What I love about it is the availability of Victorian made products with a smattering of interesting overseas offerings. And their table wine is pretty reasonable too. It's always a pleasure talking to the staff as we learn something new each time. Sometimes I feel as though we are following their brew adventures as they hunt down new stock. The pride in and knowledge of their stock makes me feel that Dave, the guy who runs it, is more of a curator than a shopkeeper. There are regular tastings and at Christmas they made up some microbrew mixed six packs so we could introduce these lovely drops to others. Awesome. Now, if only their stall was a bit bigger ;)

Don't hate me, but I'm not really that in to beer. I mean, I understand the appeal and wish I could…read moreappreciate it in the same way I do wine and coffee. But, it just doesn't rock my palate. That said, although Swords is known primarily for its huge variety of interesting beers, they also have a great collection of cider (which I am very agreeable to on a hot day in the sun). The staff here are friendly and knowledgeable about all things hoppy and boozy - they'll point you in the direction of something new and interesting and send you on your merry way with a mixed selection of things to try. One of the girls who works here, Lucy, applies a similar language to beer as one would with wine and it's an absolute treat to have her serve you if you want to geek out. On my most recent visit I went home with three new ciders - an interesting cloudy pear version (Perry), a regular clear apple cider from the Adelaide Hills and a little Victorian number which all went down a treat at an outdoor BBQ.

I started drafting this review as 4 stars, leaving room for this startup biz to earn the wings to…read moreits 5th star in due time. However, as the days have gone on, I've realized that I tell nearly every beer drinking friend I meet about this glorious hole-in-the-wall. Good: Tru Bru sells beer by the growler in three different sizes. Simply choose your bottle, choose your brew, and walk home happy. At the moment all taps are rotated daily, but soon there will be a few regular staples to expect. If you're not sure what you like, the friendly staff will pour you a taste of anything and everything they've got. Better: Tru Bru has fun, cheeky branding. Ask about the shirts and the store of the mare, the hare, and the bear. The staff are clearly very passionate both about the brand and the beer. Even though this side street spot is only big enough for maybe 10 people at most, it's bursting with personality and passion. Best: Not only are growlers eco-friendly, but they're much cheaper than buying booze by the bottle. Support local brewers, and local business, by drinking local. P.S. Beer is also available for delivery. BOOM.

Top range of craft beers on tap and packaged for takeaway or to enjoy onsite. A must do in…read more#melbourne #southyarra

Wine Republic comes to Northcote, and what a welcomed surprise it is. A brand new fantastic store,…read morethe northcote site welcomes the second store to the highly reputable wine republic. Open just in time for Christmas (coincidence?) the Northcote location stocks an impressive and keen array of excellent and high qaulity wines, beer, ciders, and spirits. It's about time Northcote got a shop of this calibre, and it would almost be impossible to out do the impeccable standards that are already in place from the moment one walks in the store. Thankfully, they stock plenty of rose- summer is essentially here, other whites, sparkling and champagnes from well know and great labels and producers. The same goes for reds, Burgundies, world varietal wines, craft beers, local beers, ciders, and mixers. Don't forget the wide range of botique spirits on the backshelf- Rum, Tequila, whiskeys, Gin, Vodka, Liquers and aperetifs, Wine Republic northcote is the perfect place to shop for Christmas presents or just indulge yourself.

Awesome range of Aussie and International Reds. Too many beers and ciders to choose from. Staff…read moreknow their stuff and are super helpful. Don't be afraid to ask.

Coffee is hit and miss but a very nice friendly atmosphere inside makes a good place to catch up…read morefor a cuppa or a glass.

over covid my mother and i came here almost every single day and it never failed to please us. the…read more workers there are so kind and we always have a good conversation with them. i have been to a lot of coffee shops but this one is by far my favourite and has the best coffee i've ever had. 100% recommend

Easily the best and cheapest bottle shop chain around!…read more My motto: "Never fear, Dan's here". Not very inventive I know... but Dan Murphy's continually has the cheapest prices, biggest range and best knowledge of wine, beer and spirits where they must train or find people who are very alcohol savvy as I'm continually impressed by their recommendations and helpfulness. No brainer!

Dan Murphy's is the liquor supermarket, there's something for every type of drinker at cheap prices…read morecoupled with cheery service. There's always some sort of special on, smorgasbord of selection so come in with something in mind otherwise you'll be lost in the choices on offer & end up spending most of your evening deciding when it could've been spent drinking! Great location for any BYO dining in the local eat street precinct of Chapel st.

What a fantastic bottle shop!…read more They claim to have a beer from every country but I don't know. Either way, their wall of international and local beers is impressive. I've tried to get a different one every time I go in there but there are a lot to get through. Challenge accepted! It's a bit of an icon this bottle shop as it sits at the entrance to Acland St where it's always some friendly folk working there and, surprisingly, with so many imported beers, the prices are very good. With specials-a-plenty you will no doubt walk out a happy customer.

600 Beers or there abouts from every nation on earth. It's a…read moregreat Glocal Shop - (Global/local.) Again, this is one of those shops i have frequented over the years, sampling a fair amount of their stock. and with good measure. It has a great array of beers from simpleton bogan brews (here's looking at you pure blond, vb, and Carlton draught) to more exclusive, boutique high quality beers. One may also venture into some great and not widely available ciders; I highly recommend the Harcourt apple cider. The stock has quite a slow change over from time to time, and what is available differs slightly seasonally. There's always a strong selection from England, Japan, Germany, and Australia. It's also worth, if not for the intrigue, but sheer volume alone, the beer wall. This is stocked with many beers you've probably never heard of before. There's also some great spirits El patron tequila, Zubrowka Vodka, are prime example among many others. A bottle shop for a great gift idea.

Good place for a cheeky 6 pack or bottle of wine on your way to a Fitzroy house party. They are…read moresurprisingly cheap (carlsburg 6 packs were on sale for $14!) and have a nice range of imported and craft beers - really something to suit everyone. The staff really don't care that much and who can blame them because they get a lot of crazy customers being on smith st but whoever orders their stock knows their stuff! Fast and convienient

Smith Street Cellars may not be the biggest bottle shop I've seen, but it…read moremakes the most of catering to most needs, with a good selection of beers ciders and wines. Sure there's still the cheap stuff, and the longneck range isn't that great, but there's still some great finds for pretty good cash monies. A four pack of mountain goat in cans is $16. otherwise the pricing is average for Melbourne. They stock an interesting range of lesser known and boutique products. Given the area and location, I'm sure it attracts all kinds of attention, but usually seems to be okay. Even with their extended opening hours until 10pm, which is really quite handy. All in all, probably the best destination in the near by area, if you're needing to pick up some byo alcohol for an event, or want a traveller.