Repeatedly charged full price on discounted products. Sell…read moreexpired alcohol, e.g. beer (several months) at full price. Dodgy. On plus side the range is OK.

It's so handy having this Vintage Cellars nearby in ChinaTown. You can swing past on your way to…read moreone of the many BYO places in ChinaTown and pick up a bottle of wine or beers from here. The store has Chinese translations for most signage in and outside the store (It is in ChinaTown after all), but most of all provides a great range of beers, ciders, wines and spirits. The beverages in here are quite cheap, they always have a range that are stocked up in the aisle and presented with a great price. You can find a bottle of red or white for around %10, and usually have spirits 2 for $60. The staff are outstanding here, all very friendly and happy to help with any recommendations. Quite frequently there's a chipper young blonde behind the counter who has a laugh or two in her.

This store is one of of 3 Kit Kat chocolatories in the world and the only one in which you can…read morecreate your own Kit Kat bar! They are stocked with Melbourne exclusive flavors using high end ingredients including hibiscus, rose petals, rice crisps, chocolate fudge, fruits, and more. There is quite a wait to have your own chocolate created (1.5 hours minimum). You use an automated kiosk to pick your chocolate base, inclusions, and even the packaging. At the end of the process you'll be asked for an Australian contact number. If you don't have one just come check in with your receipt at a later time.

This shop had amazing staff and great Kit Kats but it is now closed and has been for some time sadlyread more

You have got to take your hat off to any Alcohol shop that does not sell absolutely shite wines and…read morethat has a lot of reasonably priced tipples. Well Vintage Cellars ticks both of those boxes. You won't find any wines here that would be more suited being sold in a goon sack and there are specials of great wines always scattered throughout the store. I also like the way they do their specials. They seem to like offering two wines at remarkably cheaper prices that buying a single. Its not like I need to be encouraged to buy two bottle of vino, so I am happy to get the discount. Vintage Cellars have their own brand of cleanskins as well. Which are mostly around the $10 mark and in my experience are all really good wines. Their beer selection isn't all that bad either.

This place is awesome for a good bottle of wine. I've been here a few times over the years. It's…read moreparticularly handy when finding a decent bottle for a birthday present. Vintage Cellars also have good deals on bulk purchases. This particular store has a pretty good range of everything, from wines and beers, to spirits.

I started drafting this review as 4 stars, leaving room for this startup biz to earn the wings to…read moreits 5th star in due time. However, as the days have gone on, I've realized that I tell nearly every beer drinking friend I meet about this glorious hole-in-the-wall. Good: Tru Bru sells beer by the growler in three different sizes. Simply choose your bottle, choose your brew, and walk home happy. At the moment all taps are rotated daily, but soon there will be a few regular staples to expect. If you're not sure what you like, the friendly staff will pour you a taste of anything and everything they've got. Better: Tru Bru has fun, cheeky branding. Ask about the shirts and the store of the mare, the hare, and the bear. The staff are clearly very passionate both about the brand and the beer. Even though this side street spot is only big enough for maybe 10 people at most, it's bursting with personality and passion. Best: Not only are growlers eco-friendly, but they're much cheaper than buying booze by the bottle. Support local brewers, and local business, by drinking local. P.S. Beer is also available for delivery. BOOM.

Top range of craft beers on tap and packaged for takeaway or to enjoy onsite. A must do in…read more#melbourne #southyarra

this place used to be the 'go-to' place. it was the bar that served over 15 beers on tap…read more(interchangeable each night) and rocked from 12pm till 12am (so many people). now they wont serve a beer after 9pm on a Saturday...(now more than half empty). its not the same place it used to be, which is really sad. but why? is. it because rich ppl bought it? why has the atmosphere died so bad? sux, as used to be a staple of high street.

Since coming to Melbourne, I've had some serious no-joking-matter trouble. Maybe I was looking in…read morethe wrong places, but it's been difficult for me to find a good shop that has a wide range for craft beer available in bottles to buy. Sure, there's plenty of bars with local/craft beers on tap, but I was after the good stuff to have at home. Thus, Carwyn Cellars has been a heaven sent solution. There is beer on shelves, there is beer in fridge coolers, there is even beer lined up ready for picking. If your poison is wine, don't be alarmed, there's a fully stocked room filled with wines to delight your tastes. Or if liquor is quicker for you, they have an array behind the counter. The staff is helpful and I appreciate the 15% off discount when you buy a mixed six-pack of beer. That always is a push to buy more beer, as if you need one right? The cellar store leads into the bar in the back. I only got in a glance, from what I could make of it, they've got a nice little setup here. With plenty of good craft beers on tap, and the option of indoor/outdoor seating. Carwyn is the perfect place to come and get your drink on and then without even leaving, purchase a few more to take home. I'm all for it.

Get Wine's Direct takes the sting out of buying wine in bulk. If you haven't been, it's a must go…read moreespecially if you are planning on buying in for more than one occasion. Their retail outlet is based in Richmond and you can taste as many as you want from with the guidance and recommendation form staff to find a wine that suits your palate. More often than not they will advertise a buy one case get one free deal, which offers exceptional value allowing you to pick up premium wine for as little as $5-$10 a bottle.

The owner of Casa De Vinos name is Jose...but it may as well be Norm ('coz everybooody knows his…read morena-ame). Except in the community of Port Melbourne, everyone knows him because he owns an excellent bottle shop and loves sharing his passion with everyone that enters his store. With a background in both winemaking and distilleries, he knows everything about everything. It would be a waste to simply walk in and buy a bottle without picking his brain about what suits your tastes or discovering something interesting to try. Set up as part wine store/part grocery store, one wall is lined with interesting ingredients, particularly hot sauces. They also import and sell Tequila Clase Azul. I was lucky enough to have a taste of this tequila range and it was hands down the best I've ever had. So easy to drink and even if you don't think tequila is your thing, there's a good chance you would like this one. Crazy good. A great family-owned business worth supporting.

This little shop arrived around the time that Jose and his partner had their first child. Years on…read morethey have managed to hang in there as a niche provedore and wine store. Mostly stocking from small/boutique producers, the items are very special. You'll find beer, wine, spirits and handmade knives from the Laguiole part of France. There is gourmet produce and a cheese room. Jose is a great teacher too, so visit for wine education or help on your selection. Port Melbourne has the biggest spread of demographics from the poorest to wealthy affluent elder members of society. It is well serviced by a large Coles, Brewsters, IGA, Thomas Dux, and several liquor outlets, so it is a credit to him that they have managed to not only remain a part of the scene but to be voted as the strip's favourite in a local poll.

Gertrude Street Minimart is open at odd hours, often late, which is really handy, particularly…read morebecause it has a bottle shop section. Don't bother shopping here for fresh produce, though, as there is only a fridge stocked with some rather sad looking and overpriced vegetables. It does have an okay Asian produce section, with a variety of good sauces and marinades. Otherwise, it's all pretty standard 7-Eleven type stock.