Always a great selection and prices, with a staff that are knowledgeable and welcomingread more

Friendly staff, affordable prices. Cashiers are always available and friendly! My go-to place for…read morewine.

On my way to a friend's home, I needed a great bottle of wine and a quick GPS search brought up…read moreWine Cellars of Annapolis. Just a few minutes away. Easy choice. Tucked off the road in a small shopping center, so much that I thought I made a wrong turn. The sky opened up as I was pulling in so I sat in the car and waited for the storm to pass. When the rain let up just enough, I made a run for the awning and went inside. The wine cellar is attached to a wine bar, and I can already see how easy it would be to stop in for a glass and an appetizer while you figure out what you want. Putting that on the list for next time. What I will say is the store is more than just the first area you walk into. Take a right down a small open hallway and you find more selections with some discounted bottles and some great buys worth exploring. Four people working inside and one came over as I began to look around. She asked if I needed help finding anything and I asked where the pinot noirs and cabs were. Her first question back was where from? I was a little taken back since I usually like to browse by region once I get to the section. I asked for suggestions instead. Her next question really sent me. What is your pricing point? I threw out $20 and she pointed me to a few lower shelf selections that other people said were good. WOW! I took pictures of her suggestions for reference and pulled up Claude to help me make my own find that did not limit me to what others thought based on my pricing point. I made my selection and checked out. Tap to pay made it a breeze. While I was there, I noticed another customer come in and a different helper suggested wine based on taste and not pricing point. That contrast said everything. I did stop to grab the small bottle of bourbon sitting at the register since I do love bourbon and it is not normally a cheap liquor. Decent but not as memorable as others I have had. The Juggernaut red blend I selected was $20 and fine for the night. Not my favorite but did the job. Later at my friend's home I shared my experience. She is a luxury event planner and her, and her mom have hosted countless events for politicians and community leaders at their waterfront property. Their experience at Wine Cellars of Annapolis was similar to mine. Shocking for sure! A store this close to waterfront properties that host high end events should be the first call for every bottle on that table. That is a missed opportunity that matters. While this place has potential, leading with pricing point over taste cuts off the opportunity to help a customer expand their palate beyond what they can remember their last bottle cost. That is the kind of guidance that builds loyalty and brings people back. A cellar worth gathering at starts with how you make people feel when you walk in and that still needs some work here.

This is the nicest wine shop I have been in so far since moving to MD. It is clean, spacious, and…read morethe staff were very friendly! They greeted me right away, explained everything, and even carried my basket of wines to the register for me as I shopped for one last bottle. I loved the wine barrels all around that gave a winery feel, and they had a fairly expansive array of domestic and international wines.

The store has completely been changed since new ownership. New owners and staff are knowledgeable…read moreand friendly

Let me first say that I frequent this business a lot, especially this summer because they carried…read moremy husband's favorite summer beer, Natty Boh Day Beer. Today, I came in to purchase a red cab sauv for my friend's birthday. A really nice older lady asked me if I needed any assistance and I explained to her what I was looking for. I know that there are several brands of this, so I assumed someone could point me in the right direction and then I could choose from there. She didn't know, so she asked an older male who appeared to be the manager. He didn't seem to understand her, so he asked me, very rudely, what I was looking for. I replied that it was my friend's birthday and her husband recommended for me to get her a red cab sauv. Disgustingly, he said that they have over 2000 red cabernets and he doesn't understand what I'm looking for. That's when I decided it would be best for me (sadly) to take my business somewhere else. The attitude and tone of voice that I experienced from this male was enough for me to take my business somewhere else. I have had no issues with this business until today and have recommended so many friends, family members, and co-workers to visit this place because they always seem to have what I need. I wish that I could let this blow past me, but for someone to treat me the way that I was treated, especially in front of my child, was enough to push me away. I went to Edgewater Liquors after this incident and the employees there were extremely helpful. They helped me choose a perfect wine for my friend and even wrapped it for free. I really hope that no one has to encounter this type of rude behavior like I did.

Great little beer, wine, liquor store. While the selection isn't massive, it does have all the…read moreessentials. Great staff. Convenient. Lotto, easy parking, snacks, soft drinks, mixers, mini bottles...

This is an awesome local little spot, very helpful and happy staff, they always greet you when you…read morecome in and remember the people they see. Travis and Chris in particular really cool dudes, there's two other really good guys in there too i just can't remember there names right now. Highly recommend

Went to rips today and the while the customer service was good (friendly staff & cashiers), there…read moreis definitely a difference in the store (look/options). You should be able to find what you're looking for but something is definitely. Liquor store 3.5/5 Their sandwiches are still pretty good if you go to the deli. 4/5 The interior is pretty tidy without a lot of stuff in the isles which is good when you have a shopping cart.

3/7/26 I stopped by Rip's Wine & Spirits and had a great experience picking up something special --…read moreSable Bourbon, the "Best Man's Bourbon." The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and helped me find exactly what I was looking for without any hassle. The store is well-organized, easy to browse, and has a wide selection whether you're looking for everyday bottles or something unique for a celebration. I never felt rushed, and the team made the shopping experience smooth and enjoyable. As for the Sable Bourbon -- excellent choice. Smooth, bold, and perfect for a special occasion toast. It truly lives up to the name "Best Man's Bourbon." If you're in Bowie and need quality spirits with friendly service, Ripps is definitely a go-to spot.

Great location and very convenient if walking around. Not sure about parking if just going into…read moretown for this store. We were visiting area and walking around when we went in so didn't have to park. Super great selection of items (wine, beer, liquor) and great service. Very friendly. Things are spread out and have lots of extras to make a great drink. Not your typical liquor store vibe - elevated! Found a liquor we have been searching for at our local liquor stores. Shocked they had it and super happy.

This is a very nice wine shop in downtown Annapolis. It is spacious and I truly appreciated how all…read morethe international wines were labeled by country - you'd be amazed how many shops could care less to help their customers locate wines from their countries of choice. The service was fairly good but not exceptional. It has a great location close to the water and is one of the best wine shops you will likely experience in either Annapolis or Maryland for that matter!

I just went in and bought $500 of alcohol. Two guys in the store watched me lug it all out to my…read morecar. Not one of them asked me if they could help. Never going back.

Clean store with a great selection for such limited space. Friendly staff. Sunday wine discount!read more

Love coming here! They have my favorite Avaline wine and they also have local wine as well! You can…read moreget Dodon and Old Westminster wine from here!

Such an intimate wine shop with some amazing selections. And not to mention the shops play list is…read moredefinitely on one! I can spend hours on hours in here learning and sampling wines and just listening to some great music. Hahahaaaa!!! Staff are very knowledgeable about wine and welcoming. They offer wine tastings a few times a week and have a monthly wine club that has many perks and incentives. I'm a lover of all things wine and cheese....so I'm excited to learn more about Bin 201 and all they have to offer. If you're into wines and want to step your wine game up- definitely stop by here and check them out... They have a little something for everyone's taste buds including some National brands spirits and liquors one might enjoy. As well as some craft beers...and what I love is, if it's something in particular that you're looking for and they don't have it in stock, they can certainly order it for you. Happy Yelping!