In town on G-Ma duty and needed to stock up on Mimosa essentials. David (BC Alum), the local libation expert, greeted us with a warm welcome and couldn't have been more engaging. He answered all our questions--and even pointed us to some favorite local spots to eat. We had time to browse without feeling rushed and were treated like longtime regulars. The customer service was top-tier: friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Prices were surprisingly reasonable, especially for the area. Right in the heart of the Harvard neighborhood, Dana Hill Liquors is easy to spot thanks to its eye-catching vintage neon sign. read more

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Just went in for a couple nips and the man behind the counter couldn't have been kinder! It made our night!

Decent selection but be prepared for its rent. For $28 a bottle of Baileys here, you can get it $23 at Blanchard. I did purchase two French rose wines here because they were running a 2 for $16 sale. It is tiny, so be careful walking around inside here. Avoid big backpack or anything that may knock things over. read more

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Love this place !!! A lot of stuff here !! Small store but they have everthing Great team here read more

How the heck does a liquor store manage to be more expensive than Wholepaychex?? They have great wine, selection, and service--but the prices have skyrocketed out of control. read more

I came here to look for a christmas gift. Great selection of whiskey! Owner was amazing and very help. 10/10 recommend and would come back.

Great selection of Bourbon. Knowledgeable and friendly when asked about comparing some I haven't tried.

I go to this liquor store because it's ridiculously close to me (one block away!) and I am incredibly lazy when it comes to alcohol acquisition. Also, when I'm hungover, I can use the huge giant red liquor sign outside to guide me to the door. For some things, this place is a bit overpriced, and for other things, it's great. Sometimes when I have a crappy day at work, I stop in here and get a 6-pack of beer. Usually the cost ranges from $10-12, even if it's just Bud Light. They have a small selection of 6-packs, and sometimes my favorites are missing. They also have a relatively small but surprisingly well-picked selection of champagne and wine. I've picked up some great random $20 bottles of wine here- some Cotes du Rhone, Prosecco, Chardonnay, etc. They also have classy boxed wine. Their selection of liquor (sizes and brands) are a bit limited and pricier than the stores in Central Square. Most recently, I went in to buy a Secret Santa present and picked up two bottles of wine. I asked the cashier if they had gift bags for the wine, and the cashier actually said he could wrap them for me! He actually did a great job- used pretty silver and red wrapping material and put a red bow. It looked way better than anything I would have done, and he didn't charge me- that's some pretty fabulous service right there. read more

I love this place, the guy (with whom some of my friends are on a first name basis - sad or funny? I'm not sure...) who is usually there is a sweetheart. They sell Newports, they sell wine and Henney and Magic Hat, so it's all good. They look a little dumpy from the outside, but, it looks nicer at night and aside from the fact that it's really small and when more than four people are in line it gets crowded and tricky what with not much space to move without feeling like your going to knock stuff over - I like it here, it works for me. I choose to go here before going anywhere in Central. read more

They have a good selection here and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They will always make a recommendation and remember faces. They even come out and give my dog treats whenever I have him with me. They have a large selection of wines, ciders, and IPAs. They also have a lot of liquor and mixers, no food/snacks though. read more

Revising my opinion. The staff in 2020/2021 have been very helpful and friendly. Definitely a staple for the mid-cambridge / riverside neighborhoods. read more

I go to liquor stores with a shameless objective: to get myself or my friends lovingly inebriated for as reasonable as possible. So this particular occasion I pop in for some liquid inspiration to get me through a deadline, scanning the merch, pretty standard selection. I'm having a pretty brutal red wine hankering. But I'm feeling cheap. Up to the counter I go to approach a listless, unshaven fellow and tell him my criteria: kick and body, little fruit, under $15. He suggests merlot and I make a face. He hovers over the shiraz, muttering to himself "too much berry." And grabs the only bottle of a fancy Cote du Rhone number. "Uhhh..." I falter, looking for the price. "$10.99," he says with a grin. First one all night. We shared a secret. So four stars it is! read more

Because their sign makes me feel like I'm in Vegas, I can spit on it from my house, and they have a boxed Cab Sov that doesn't make me feel trashy. read more

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BOTTLED LIQOURS That's what the enormous, blinking white sign outside this building reads. Also, that is what is inside this building. Situated between the People's Republik and the Plough and Stars, this tiny liquor store is a great place. They have beer, wine and liqour in serious amounts. Mostly, I would rely on them for a decent wine selection, and a standard booze selection. They also have Lambic and beer, but this is where they are lacking. with limitied space, they do not stock a wide variety of beers and often run out of things like PBR and UFO raspberry. The long-haired guy who works the night shift is super nice. read more

Dana Hill is nested under the beautifully retro (and bright) BOTTLED LIQUORS sign/beacon - which is what I thought this store was called my whole first year living nearby. Dana Hill is everything you need in a neighborhood liquor store.... + Need a decent bottle of wine to impress your dinner company - check! + How about a bottle of Jack to take to the party with you - check! + Looking for Cachaca for your experimentation making Caipirinhas - check! + Want a special order of Godiva Liqueur for a holiday gift - check! + Need some friendly banter while they ring you up - check! Also, they are open relatively late (11p) and on Sundays, so your liver will be well tended to no matter what the day/time. read more

I love the sign outside - it is so awesomely old school that you know this place is going to be legit. I stopped by here to grab a bottle of white wine for a dinner party. I was actually kind of disappointed that they only had a really small case of chilled white wines available. They only kind of redeemed themselves because right next to the wine cooler I found a bottle of the Velvet Devil merlot - which was a great choice to bring to this dinner party and would make an AMAZING nickname for either of my hosts that night. Anyway, not a huge selection, but a cool place with a pretty chill vibe. read more

I like the bottled liquor sign. Beyond that, it's definitely overpriced, the 12-pack selection leaves a lot to be desired (Sammy is nonexistent), and there really isn't much in terms of selection. They seem to focus more on their wines and spirits, which is fine, but it's not really all that inviting. Basically, unless you need something quick and are willing to spend the prices, you're probably better off down at Supreme Liquors or Libby's read more

A great neighborhood store owned & operated by locals. We absolutely love this stop (and its staff). Solid recommendations, especially on wine. Friendly owner knows & recognizes plenty of regulars. Keeps treats handy for neighborhood dogs (seriously). Especially good selection of local beers and sub-$20 wine. Just a nice place to get what you need for reasonable price and give your money to the neighborhood instead of a chain. read more

I asked for an ale they didn't have. Another was suggested and I was assured it had the same flavor profile. He fumbled about trying to find the ABV, couldn't find it, but assured me it's pretty much the same as the one I wanted. I bought it on his recommendation. The substitute ale didn't resemble the flavor profile I wanted, and the ABV was clearly marked and way less than I expected. That's how they treat a regular customer. Regular no more. read more

Decent selection for a smaller place, friendly staff, bad jokes on board outside--can't go wrong, but nothing special.

For a store this size, the selection is great. The manager has a great knowledge of wine and Scotch, so try and go when he's there if that's your thing. Lately they've really focused in increasing their craft beer selection which, as a beer Geek, I appreciate. They don't have any and everything, but for a tiny shop they do a great job. If I could, I'd deduct half a star just because it seems a lot of the Mental Square jerkos gravitate here for some reason, and navigating them can be a task, and even seems, at times, to take its toll on the employees. Also, if you have a dog, like I do, it's a great stop because they always have dog treats available for pooches and poochettes. read more

Sketchy on the outside, fantastic neighborhood store on the inside! Definitely covers all the bases and then some. I'm "of age" but my license is often looked at with a caution because a) I look younger than I am b) CA license's have no "security" hologram BUT the man cashiering did nothing more than check the date. Use this information as you please. I'm not implying, promising, or promoting anything... read more

A great little shop with a nice selection of wines and cheerful staff. Found a good Oregon Pinot Noir for our dinner party.

This place has a good selection of alcohols and wine. I often find they have whatever trending beer is out. And they have Bantam cider. The crew there is helpful and joke around and make you feel welcome. I'm happy this place is near me. They are open till 11pm Monday - Saturday and that is also very convenient some nights. Sometimes the new night guy had helped me out with a cocktail recipe. This place is cool. read more

This small, convenient liquor store has surprisingly reasonable prices and a very friendly staff! It's a small place, so donlt go there looking to find that one beer you have never found elsewhere, but their selection of wines is thorough and they have some good prices on hard alcohol and a good variety of beers and ciders. Some of my favorite wines and hard alcohols have been bought here and you can't beat it for convenience! read more

Agree with most reviews here -- convenient location, decent selection, friendly staff. One caveat; when buying beer, make sure you check the freshness/expiration date ... twice in the past year have brought home 12 packs that were expired and skunky (confirmed by manufacturer). read more

Considering the limited amount of space, they've made good choices on what to carry and what to leave out of stock. Great wine selection with some great deals on cheapo wines (2fers), if that's what you're feeling... AND a great selection on the other end of the spectrum for the pricier pallet, with everything in between. I typically go for something around $15, of which they have an abundance of choices. Some things you need to really watch for the price on - like their beer for instance. I chalk that up to the fact that the pricey ones are usually not-your-average ales and lagers, but gem micro-brews (shout out to OPA OPA from my former neck of the woods Southampton, MA) and rarities. You can pick up a case of decent beer (read: Ipswich variety pack or Long Trail) for around $17 I think, so in my opinion that ain't bad. However, you grab a six pack of Pretty Things and you might be paying $12. Their liquor selection you can probably find cheaper elsewhere, but if you're already there anyway, pick up a bottle of Pernod. Why not? read more

This place is the worst ever. I go there on the coldest day of the year so far, and they're gone off to some lunch break til 1. So I kill time for 20 min, return at 1:05, wait 15 min of my life that I will never get back out in the cold and leave. They lost some business with the crowd of us waiting outside. Halloween weekend, you'd think they'd make sure to be open read more