This has quickly become my favorite wine shop. The owners and staff are really knowledgeable about…read moretheir wines and always have great recommendations. While I tend to splurge there (their Sancerre selection is great!), they also have a good selection of lower price point wines. I always walk out of here with something new -- and bonus points for the Boston terriers who are usually working as greeters!

Nice neighborhood (in NE terms) Packy that has recently been modernized to add to the discerning…read moreSpirit shoppers experience. Fancy words, but The Wise Old Dog has earned their Pedestal. The new shop boosts an impressive array of Ale & Lager coolers with a chilled behind-the-scenes browsing space. Ample shelf and floor displays for the bottled spirits and wines. Knowledgeable staff eager to assist & recommend. But most astonishing is their Fine Wine Closet (aka Environment Controlled Chiller). Yes, the prices do reflect the use of the Chiller, but again, if you're a discerning shopper or collector you've got to add This Wise Old Dog to your list!

As far as liquor stores go, i think it's safe to say as long as they have the essentials and it's…read moreclean you pretty much have your bases covered. What made this one stand out to me though is that it had exactly what I was looking for. I had been searching for a specific rum all over CT now that not even total wine had (and they have everything) so I was pleasantly surprised when i found it. Even more so by how friendly the guy behind the counter was, he said if there was anything I ever wanted all I had to do was ask and he could get it for me, and that is exactly the type of customer service you can expect at this place. The layout itself is really nice, very well kept and clean, if you need cash theres an atm, and theres a bag policy too so make sure not to bring in a big bag unless you want to leave it at the counter. There's also a website and app for added convenience, and they host events sometimes too. Truly a one stop shop for all your liquor needs, specialty or otherwise.

First and foremost, this store is very nice and I'll have to take pictures the next time I'm there…read moresince there aren't many on here! I've visited Capital Spirits a couple of times since they're pretty much the only liquor store Downtown (jazz fest, Pratt events, etc). Last night I was on Pratt to watch the Yard Goats game and we decided to go inside. The staff was super friendly and helpful, even when there was some indecisive minds in my group. I was able to find some pretty affordable sake, and the cashier even suggested some new and popular wines that they have, which I thought was nice.

Great spot, everything I needed and more. Friendly and helpful service as well. It's a liquor/beer…read morespot, what more could you ask for?

Totally decent! Not a terribly extensive wine or beer selection, but an A-Ok spot to pick up a…read morebottle of wine. Although parking was quite cramped (but ok, it's Farmington Ave, anything beyond street parking is perfectly fine) the store was clean, organized, and had wine/liquor choices in various price ranges. Yeah, I'll be back if I need something on the go (so terribly convenient). It's not my first choice but it's not a bad choice.

Wild Vines isn't bad for what it is. First walking in, the place is huge. But the selections are…read morenot the greatest. There is so much space that can be filled with different products, that isn't. They will constantly be out of something or use the excuse the vendor did not bring what they requested. I am a tequila and beer drinker. The tequila variety is lacking, Patron seems to be the supreme choice. Usually, other liquor stores will carry Espolon, Cuervo, 1800, Avion, Sauza, and other popular brands. Wild Vines only carries 1800, Avion, Patron, and a couple other high end brands that never sell. Poor selection and very limited quantities. Sometimes I do opt for wine, which they have a decent selection of. Their beer selection is alright, nothing to write home about. It is more of a disappointment than anything. They have a minimal selection of craft brews. Most of the craft beers are local or they seemingly expired due to sitting there forever. Its not the greatest, but it does the job. Its within very close proximity to my apartment.

This place is awesome! Nice, clean and spacious, the workers are very helpful, and I've been able…read moreto find every type of beer, wine and liquor that I've ever gone to look for as well as plenty of other options to choose from. Prices are good too. This is definitely my go-to spot for adult beverages!

Stopped in tonight, almost closing time, and they were open as advertised…read more Easy to get to, plenty of parking. Parking lot and store were clean. Friendly staff. Asked a couple of questions and got to the answers . Prices on-line with other liquor stores in the area. Not the biggest store, but a great neighborhood store.

I did a phone survey of beer shops in the area and ended up at Harvest Wine & Spirits because they…read morehad the most of what I was looking for. As a tangent, good on them--and a lot of other places for that matter--for spending the time on the phone with me answering question about stock and policies...in this case, specifically that you can get any craft beer as a single. The guy added that you also get a 10% discount on single prices if you buy four, and there prices were fair to begin with IMO. Don't fooled by the cooler cases and be sure to step into the beer cave to see the full selection! Super nice, super helpful, good prices, great selection--not much to say about the decor! I think I will be back in West Hartford, and when I do, this will be my shop.

Friendly and knowledgeable w/ a v. wide selection of wine and beer. Likely to hear The Grateful…read moreDead or 50's rock 'n'roll, possibly jazz.

Those with the luxury of having a car also have the luxury of choosing a good liquor store. Those…read morewithout the luxury of a car...well...beggars can't be choosers. Which is exactly why I found myself scuffling into City Cellars, my "local" liquor store (aka the only one within walking distance to my home) on a random Saturday night. This place has a decent enough selection, including some local brews, to be passable as a go-to for your alcohol fix. But the clientele leaves much to be desired. I don't know, there's something about standing next to customers who stumble from aisle to aisle, reek of booze, and pull out wads of $1 bills that doesn't put me at ease. Even the store owner (half) jokingly belted to those making a ruckus behind me in line, "Hey! No laughing in my store!" For the next closest (and a far better) alternative, I would suggest the liquor store in the Park Plaza Shopping Center across Park St from Pope Park. TIP: You can take a virtual tour of this store on Google Maps! Just go on Street View and double click on the storefront. Enjoy!

2 for 2 on killer wine recommendations. They don't miss. Small, they don't have everything, but…read morethey have the right stuff.

Now open until 5 on Sundays, whew!…read more Really great selection of whiskeys and bourbons with competitive prices. The beer fridge has classics but also lots of local beers. I always find something here I dig, though I wouldn't be opposed to more non-IPAs myself! I haven't perused the wine selection that much, but the biggest space is definitely used for wine.

A new note-their selection of mixers is far from great. They don't have stuff such as mojito mixer…read moreor whiskey sour mix. They seem to have a plethora of margarita mixers though but they should seriously branch out as they're a large place with lots of options (except for mixers).

My favorite liquor store! I used to live right next to it and now that I don't I still find myself…read morecoming here to get what I need. What I like is that they have an extensive variety of options for whatever type of liquor you're feeling like. Fridays there's usually a few vendors offering taste tests of different new products. I always have experienced a great service from the staff and they always been willing and able to answer any questions I may of had.

Very nice owner, has made suggestions to me both times. We went in looking for one thing, and ended…read moreup buying something similar. Excellent selection and recommendations. We will go back for sure.

With over 40 years in the area, they can turn you onto wine that's elite and not stomped by the…read morefeet.