A little review. I headed out to Beer & Wine Hobby in Woburn expecting inflated prices and dude…read morebros talking over me in the hopes of buying a few packs of yeast. I was pleasantly surprised and way overspent my budget Prices are cheaper than Amazon on many things and only SLIGHTLY higher on other items. I could have gotten my mini auto siphon for the same price. Bottle wands are the same price. Bungs are a little over $1 each and airlocks are $1.50, so cheaper than Amazon unless buying in bulk. In fact everything is pretty close to Amazon, and in the case of glassware- cheaper. (and safer.) The 1gal jars I use for kombucha are under $7 each. Making a case $28. I paid $20 on Amazon for 2 booch jars. Glass 1gal carboys are also just under $7. You have to buy a growler cap for them separately. Or just get a universal bung. They have cheesemaking supplies, kombucha and kefir cultures plus all the right parts for getting those things fermenting right. I might've found my new favorite place.

The great thing about Beer & Wine Hobby is actually the classroom setup. There are a bunch of beer…read moreand wine supply places around MA but most aren't really set up for a class environment. My novice beer making setup kind of died (my fault in storage) so when I feel upon a deal that would give me a little reminder class and a whole new setup I jumped at it. YAY! Still, there's a place by me that blows this place out of the water when it comes to supplies, so, you know, there's that.

Prices are comparable to other liquor stores. Always able to find a good deal. Customer service is…read moregreat. Clean and organized.

This store has terrible customer relations. The cashiers are rude and abrupt. I was a hiring…read moreconsultant and taught communications skills in corporate America. These folks need retraining. Yes, it is difficult to get good help, and the general public is a handful to cope with. Neither of those is reason enough to have groups of manager standing around in the back, witnessing unprofessional and rude behavior with little to no direction. The pricing is not competitive enough to put up with the behavior.

The place stinks of cigarette smoke. I assume the employees smoke in the back. Not sure if this is…read morelegal. The people at the register rarely say "thank you". There is also a homeless shelter across the street and they frequent the establishment. Vodka nips all over the parking lot.

The prices at the register are higher than the prices on the bottles. Higher at the register of…read morecourse. Don't you dare even think about asking for an itemized receipt.

Recently, my employer, Keamy Cosmetic, treated its VIPs to a curated tasting of some luscious…read moreTuscan wines. We were hosted by Kathy Genis, proprietor of Salem Wine Imports, a delightful emporium catering to all palates. Keamy Cosmetic patients who would otherwise never meet had the chance to chat and network. Delicious wine, tasty bites, and lots of laughs were had by all. Consider Salem Wine Imports for your next VIP or networking event. You won't be disappointed!

Salem Wine Imports is great, and something I fell that was needed in my hometown. Having a go-to…read morewine shop is important. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that are always happy to help is appreciated. It's small shop, and well-curated, but with good-sized, interesting offerings. I highly recommend, even if you are just visiting--you might find your new favorite wine.

I saw on social media that Total Wine had special events offering wine tasting classes. I figured…read moreI'd give it a try for $20 and I was very pleased and overly surprised with this event. Everything from the setup, appetizers offered to enhance the experience, instructor, information shared and ambiance were outstanding. We learned about Spanish and Portuguese wines and had the opportunity to taste many that were also for sale at the store. It made for a really fun night that I would like to repeat again in the future.

Atmosphere & Pricing: "Always clean, well-stocked, and organized"…read more "Best prices in town-they have great 2 for $16 or 2 for $20 wine deals".

I stopped here for the first time in a few years to pick up a bottle of wine. I was so surprised…read more The convenient, well stocked, well priced, run by nice people store was now dirty, smelled awful and had the rudest people at the register. The wine prices were very high also. I will never go in there again.

Racist employees, don't go here. My girlfriend is asian and came in here to get some wine for her…read moremom. The cashier tried making conversation and started guessing her ethnicity. He went through multiple asian ethnicities.. Japanese, Chinese, etc. Once she said Chinese was right, he started making fun of her eyes. He said things like "How can you see? Are your eyes even open? Are you looking left or right?" and even more. It was very disgusting and unnecessary racist behavior. Don't support a business acting like this to their customers.

Brunch was really great here! The French toast reminded us of a fried dough, so crunchy and yummy…read more I was hesitant about ordering a cold brew, if you are picky about your coffee you know it can be a hit or miss, but it was great as well! Service was fast. We were surprisingly satisfied overall.

After having it on my list for months, I came to The Babe during Restaurant Week in Salem in…read moreJanuary 2026. Restaurant Week, as per the Salem Chamber of Commerce's website, is summed up as: "Participating restaurants offered special two- and three-course prix-fixe menus, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to explore, support, and celebrate Salem's vibrant dining scene." For $45 I got cheddar jalapeño fritters, a poutine burger (hamburger with fries cheese and gravy on top, kale Caesar salad with freshly grated cheese, and fresh, piping hot apple cider donuts. The burger was hearty, the fritters popped, and the donuts hit the spot but by far the standout was the kale caesar salad with the creamy dressing over crispy and crunchy kale topped with the tangy grated cheese. A Downeast cider washed it all down and was refreshing. I went on a weekday so there were a few people sitting at the bar with me but overall the place wasn't packed. What I really appreciated was the general manager came to talk to me specifically about their Restaurant Week food selection and to get my feedback. She was super friendly and I told her about the kale caesar salad. Parking is on the street and can be hit or miss because The Babe is right on Washington Street where it starts to curve around the corner. It's worth it to keep circling though. The Babe has different events each night of the week, including Jazz Tuesdays and karaoke Fridays. I had a great time at The Babe and I appreciate how much they support the local Salem community. I am looking forward to going back!