Great customer service, great shipping, and great packing of my item. would recomend to any one.read more

Does not adhere to their shipping terms or respond to emails. I had to do a charge back.read more

Great people. Great selection. Great service…read more If you're a spirits lover like me you should leave your credit card at home if you stop in to Blackwell's in San Rafael. I jest but they do have a great selection of rare and sought after whiskeys that will make you the envy of your whiskey drinking friends, when you buy them. Their selection of Irish whiskey is great with the usual suspects in addition to some gems from small producers like Killowen. And they ship...to most of America (check their website) and internationally too!

Had great service a while back with expert help picking a nice whiskey gift for my husband. Great…read moreadvice willingly given without pressure. Thought it would be a great place to visit to pick up some Christmas gifts during weekend shopping. Seem to be closed on a Saturday. I don't understand the retail decision here but I can't be the only one who thinks this is mad during the run up to a major festive holiday when people are looking for gifts and BOOZE!

I like the staff, some are quirky, which can make shopping a fun experience. I returned after a…read moreyear and saw my regular clerk, Melva. Everyone else was new. She had the same winsome vibe. Glad she is still there!

Great service great selection the staff is friendly and knowledgeable with a large section of beer,…read morewine and spirits

10/10 -- I genuinely don't understand why anyone would buy liquor anywhere else…read more I have zero idea why someone would shop for alcohol outside of this store. Truly. It's the cleanest liquor store I've ever stepped into, the staff is consistently lovely, and every single person who works there seems wildly competent -- like you accidentally wandered into a management meeting instead of a retail store. Every time I go in, I leave wondering, "Who is actually the manager here?" because everyone operates with that level of ownership and care. It's rare. Especially in California, where customer service can sometimes feel... optional. Today sealed it for me. There was a woman in front of me who was brand new to wine and planning an event. Instead of rushing her through checkout, one of the staff members walked her through what to serve, how much to buy, what would pair well -- the whole thing. Then he casually mentioned that you can actually request a tasting with their general manager, where they'll open multiple bottles and guide you through them so you feel confident in your picks. Excuse me? Since when does a liquor store offer sommelier-level consulting? Meanwhile, other stores (you know the ones) are charging significantly more for half the service and none of the personality. Here? They'll open a bottle. They'll educate you. They'll never rush you. They're always fully staffed -- like four knowledgeable people on the floor at all times -- and they even offer to load your car. Every. Single. Visit. Who does that anymore? The pricing is equally wild. Buy-one-get-one-for-five-cents promos. Case clear-outs in the center of the store -- today I saw $40 cases of wine that retail for around $20 a bottle. It's almost more affordable than Costco, but without the fluorescent lighting and existential dread. They also price match. They do tastings. Fun activations. Sampling. The selection is massive, but it doesn't feel like a chaotic bulk warehouse. It feels curated. Intentional. Thoughtful. I haven't been to every location, but this one? Impeccable. If I'm buying liquor in California, I'm buying it here. Period. Customer service, pricing, selection -- 10 out of 10 across the board. Would not cheat on this store.

the store is well set up. the people that work here are very helpful and knowledgeable. The…read moremanager Jordan is wonderful and so is Melvi.

I love this shop. The prices are very good. The deli is great. But it's the people who make it…read morestand out. They are warm! Think old school. They recognize you. Engage in real conversations about goings on! Go Miriam's daughter. I skip the other places in Kentfield, as a run to the store, go to, because it just feels like the corner store. It's our place to go!!!

My daughter is obsessed with the sandwiches here. Not sure if it's witchcraft or drugs but she's…read moreabsolutely addicted and asks for them daily!

"Marin Beverage Outlet: Where Vapes Go to Die"…read more These people are selling towell hd crap vapes , the most fake vapes I've had in Marin , will be informing others immediately, sad to see these people live fake lives like their vapes , what else are they selling that's fake ? Their liquor , everything counterfeit lol . I should've known something was off when I picked up the vape -- the packaging looked like it was printed on a toaster. No seal, weird font, crooked barcode... but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Big mistake. The flavor? Burnt popcorn mixed with battery acid. I've had campfires that tasted smoother. It hit like it had already lived nine lives before I even opened it. Tried to scan the verification code just to make sure, and surprise -- it didn't even register on the brand's website. Not "invalid," not "expired," just "this product doesn't exist." At that point, I realized neither does their integrity. And let's talk about the guys behind the counter. I'm convinced they've been "taste testing" the stock -- they looked higher than the prices on their fake Elf Bars. You know that glazed-over, "I've been hitting my own inventory since sunrise" look? Yeah, that. This place isn't a store; it's a graveyard for fake vapes and customer trust. Save your lungs, your wallet, and your brain cells. Marin Beverage Outlet is basically the Wish.com version of a smoke shop.

There should be an option for 0 or negative stars honestly. They don't deserve a 1 star rating…read more Every single time I give this place another chance, they prove me wrong again. The vapes are straight-up fake -- burnt taste, weird packaging, codes that don't even scan, and flavors that taste like chemicals instead of anything real. I've gone a few times thinking maybe it was a bad batch, but nope -- every single one is garbage. And when I asked about it, they swore up and down that everything's "authentic." Yeah, okay. I wouldn't be surprised if they fill these things up in the back with Febreze and lies. Every time I walk in here, I feel like I'm entering a black market garage sale run by middle school dropouts. The whole place screams, "we don't care if your lungs fall out, as long as you pay cash." Save yourself the headache, the cough, and the existential crisis. You'll get more satisfaction licking a Duracell battery than hitting one of their "brand new" fakes. They will tell you whatever you want to hear for you to hand them over your hard earned money. NEVER AGAIN

While not quite the nirvana as the name suggests, Paradise Wine & Spirits can be a wonderful oasis…read morefor your boozy needs. You'll find them in East Corte Madera in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it location (a hop/skip/and jump away from Nugget Market). This liquor store's been a Marin County staple for years. I remember trying to buy beer here with my fake ID in high school over 20 years ago (spoiler alert: it didn't work). This place ain't fancy by any means. You'll pretty much find beer, spirits, candy, snacks, and some random canned food & cleaning products. It's not exactly what I think about when I hear the word "Paradise," but this place always has what you need when you're in a jam, so in a way, I could argue that's quite heavenly. Long review short, this is a solid liquor/convenient store option when you're in Marin. They have plenty of free parking in the front. And I gotta give them props for adhering to all the proper Covid-19 safety guidelines (masks, gloves, and a glass partition between the customer and cashier).

Kind of a funky spot, but then again it is a liquor store.... saved me when I was on my way to a…read moredinner and I didn't want to show up empty handed. Grabbed a bottle of wine and it was a hit at the party! So, thank you for that. If you are in a hurry and need to grab something quick and you happen to be in this neighborhood, stop by.

One of the last honest, independently owned liquor stores in this part of Marin…read more I was on my way to a friend's BBQ in Kentfield and I didn't want to show up empty-handed (after all, my momma taught this boy some manners). Since I didn't want to pay premium price for booze at Woodland's Market (which makes Whole Foods seem cheap), I swung by Colonial Liquors on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. I hadn't been here in 15-20 years. There's plenty of easy/free parking right in front of the store. They had a vast selection of wines & spirits. I wound up purchasing a 750 ML bottle of New Amsterdam Vodka for just $12. Hard to beat that price! I was in and out in less than 3 minutes. The guy behind the counter was helpful and friendly. FYI, they also have a deli (which I can't speak to) and plenty of munchie options (chips, candy, etc.). All in all, this liquor store saved the day. Kentfield is lucky to have it.

Smiling faces behind both the deli counter and cash register, super tasty and well priced…read moresandwiches at the deli, and all the standard items your local liquor store should have. It's also really quick to get in and out of. What more can you ask for from a liquor store?