Take your business elsewhere. Totally overpriced and, as has been reported by other would-be-customers, the owner is incredibly rude. He asks you to leave if he decides you're taking too long to make a purchase. It's too bad to see from other reviews that nothing has changed over the years. read more

Horrible customer service. The staff there is just so cranky and was not willing to help deciding which wine was better and was continuously giving attitude and to top it off was hesitating to receive credit card payment! Go to another liquor Store at all costs. read more

I work at a small local coffee shop on the corner where a sommelier comes and gets his coffee everyday. I asked him where to get wine in the neighborhood and he recommended this place. Said that he'd never had a bad bottle of wine that the guy recommended. Well, he was right. I picked out a couple of my favorites and asked the older gentleman working behind the register for a red recommendation. He did not disappoint. Fantastic place, AND one of the last businesses still in the neighborhood that's been around for awhile. Their selection of wines rivals the larger 67 Wine. If you're in the neighborhood and need wine, go here! read more

Central Wine & Liquor Store - Storefront - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - New York, New York

While Sarah M's review is the antithesis of what mine is going to be, I suppose a store can change over a year. After I stopped into Wine 67 and thought their prices were high for single malts, while nevertheless a lovely store, I continued to look for a liquor store. I remember walking past Central once before, and figured I would see what they had. The store is small and while the shelves are well stocked, the store was dimly lit and just seemed really depressing. The cashier/owner was dressed like a Geisha, I know, it's the UWS, and offered her assistance. I asked about the single malts she had, and she pointed to the wall behind her. I did notice the small cooler Sarah M. mentioned, but nothing really looked too fresh inside. Prices were decent, but clearly because she put no money into cleaning up the store. Well, you get what you pay for. Three blocks away from the 72nd Street 1,2,3 station. read more

Great store, friendly people and great prices, they were sold out of the wine I was looking for but happily provided a great subsitiute. Will be back again read more

I don't review often but the owner of this place is so horrible I feel compelled. I went to pick up a bottle of wine at 9:15 on a Tuesday. Apparently everything closes super early in this area (nearby 67 Wine is amazing, but was already closed when I arrived). So, I had no choice but to walk a couple blocks north to Central Wine. I will plan accordingly from now on. $15 credit card minimum and when I told the owner to just run my credit card for $15 since I didn't have cash he very rudely told me that it was "criminal." Not making the mistake of waiting until the last minute to pick up wine again. Priorities! read more

This place is small and has mostly higher end European wines... with insane markups. Go to 67 wine or Amsterdam Wine instead.

Kate H and I were on a mission. We needed a chilled bottle of white wine with a screw top that we could enjoy in the row boats in Central Park. I'm used to California where alcohol is available anywhere and everywhere. We walked into a Duane Reade where I was certain we'd find a bottle of something cheap, nada...next was a convenience store, beer only. We were getting desperate as we walked uptown, almost to our destination. We finally spied Central Wine in the distance with the big liquor sign. They had a great selection, but I was in a hurry. All of their chilled wine is in a small cooler, but it was taking me forever to find what I wanted. I finally told the helpful guy what I needed-screwtop, non Chardonnay. He helped me find a great bottle of viognier from Australia. It was also the cheapest bottle in there, but at $16.99 that's not saying much. I don't think they're overpriced, as I saw a bottle of Evolution (wish that had been screw topped) for about what I've seen it elsewhere. I think they just don't carry cheap crap, which is what us drunken vacationers were looking for. Great service, great selection, if you're looking for something cheap to get you drunk, plan ahead and go to Trader Joes. read more

This wine store is the WORST. Just terrible customer service. We picked up a bottle of wine tonight and once we opened it we saw the cork was rotten and there was a ton of sediment at the bottom. We brought it back and the owner said it was unusual and it happened once in 100 bottles - he gave us a bottle of the same wine . We thanked him and brought it home only to see the same rancid wine once we opened it. We brought this bottle back again and the owner refused us and now said the wine was actually meant to be decanted. We asked to just exchange it and said we we're willing to pay for a more expensive bottle but were refused. We gave the rancid wine back to the owner and told him to keep it. This would NEVER happen at 67th Wine and Spirits who has EXCELLENT customer service (they are unfortunately closed on Sundays during COVID). We want to support ALL of our local merchants, especially during these very challenging times but honesty is till paramount to running a successful business. read more

They have a great selection of Italian and French wines better than anyone in the area. If you're looking for California wines, they are adequate as well, at par with the surrounding stores read more

They carry a wonderful New Zealand assortment and are very helpful. Also discovered a very reasonable & delightful 2013 Chateau Lamothe deHaux white Bordeaux there. read more

I was absolutely floored at how rude the gentleman behind the counter was to me (unsure if he's the owner), especially since I had come in the day before to purchase a bottle of wine. I picked up a bottle to look at the label and take a photo for my Vivino app, and he barked "Miss! You can't touch the bottles. People don't like that." Ummm, WHAT?? To be clear, one of the bottles I was holding was one I WAS PURCHASING. Putting that in itself aside, what kind of person purchases wine without reading the label? It's critical to know the region, grape, vintage...etc. I understand that we are living in COVID times, but with all due respect, when I go to a wine store I want to be able to look at the bottles I'm buying. I ended up purchasing two bottles, but I don't plan on coming back. I highly recommend Amsterdam Wine Co. on Amsterdam Avenue. The customer service there is top notch and every bottle I've purchased from there has been excellent. Plus, the prices are better. Stay far away from this place! Shopping for wine should be a joy, not an unpleasant experience. read more

The owner is blatantly rude. Not a smart move when your prices are high - even for this neighborhood.

I've been to this store several times (when Wine 67 is closed), and the service is always hit or miss. There have been a couple of helpful people, but after tonight I will not be going back. I am from Washington State, and only live in New York for part of the year. As a result, I have a Washington State ID. Tonight, the man at the counter handed my ID back to me, and said "No." When I asked him what he meant, he told me he thought the ID was fake. I assured him that it was a legal state-issued ID, and that I had purchased from them many times before without issue. (For reference: I am nearly 30, hardly a spring chicken). He continued to refuse to ring up my purchase. I told him it was very unfortunate, because he is losing a repeat customer. He will also lose the business of my local friends and neighbors, who are confused and annoyed by his treatment of a local customer. This is not the way to run a successful business in this neighborhood, and his store is not the only option we have here. The prices at this store are also frequently higher than other local wine and liquor stores. I would suggest that you avoid this location, as there is a chance you may encounter unnecessary hassle - or be refused service. read more