Spec's the best place to find what you need to add a little "spirits" to your spirit of the holiday…read moreseason! It is an affordable alternative to Total Wine carrying your adult beverage essentials, snacks and more! I made a quick stop here after work heading home, in preparation for a Friendsgiving dinner happening tomorrow. Immediately upon entering I was greeted with a hello which I appreciated. Customer service has always been top notch with the Spec's Team I like how they work to create a positive shopping experience each time I've visited a location and this spot is no different. Shout out to them! This Spec's location on Holcombe is a bit smaller than the location nearest my home, and a little "rough around the edges" in regards to its looks inside and outside, but it's ok, they have a good selection of wines, liquors and more and that'sall anyone would ask for. I had in mind to get a bottle of wine and call it a day, but a coworker suggested I get their Pecan Pie made with Crown Royal. Though a little on the pricey side for a pie, at a little over $20, I went ahead and bought it especially with Spec's staff bragging about how good it was! P.S. They ran out of samples to try, so I told them I'd take them at their word. So, the "jury" is out until tomorrow (I'll update then). All in all, Spec's is a great place to shop for any occasion and their prices aren't too bad. It's worth checking out if you've never been! Cheers, and enjoy! Update: The pie was good! Rich! Pecan-y, and yes you do taste the CR (Crown Royal) in it, but is not overpowering. Good flavor. Good balance. Try it!

When it comes to booze around here, there are few local brands as synonymous as Specs for being a…read morego-to resource for all things alcohol. No location is built the same of course, but this West U / Med Center spot isn't going to win any awards anytime soon. The good news is it's never *too* busy, even during the holidays. Parking is tight but manageable. There are sales happening frequently, which is aided primarily through their app. Otherwise prices are fair. The not so good news is the selection is somewhat limited. The store isn't that big and has a result. Some niche spirits that I might be looking for are never in store. Service isn't much better, but they're often telling me I can find what I want at another store. They're not the warmest bunch, which is why I try to find what I need on my own. Keep the needs basic and one should walk out of here relatively unscathed.

this is my go-to specs. this location is truly packed…read morewall-to-wall with goodies! and not just alcohol. there is an intense level of major snackage at this specs. ranging from olives and cheese to deli sandwiches and soups to chocolates and coffee. and everything is always well stocked! the staff is always friendly and extremely helpful. there has not been a time that i visited that i can recall my shopping experience being uncomfortable. i would definitely suggest stopping by this spec's location if you are feeling adventurous and snacky bonné santé

Spec's is quite literally is THE holy grail of liquor, grocery, and fine food stores. Located in…read morethe heart of Midtown, this is their headquarters store and for good reason, they have everything. And by everything, I mean everything. Park your car in the large neighboring lot and begin your pilgrimage through the numerous aisles of liquor, beer, wine, grocery, prepared food, cigars, glassware, drinks and ice cream. For alcohol, aisles are well marked so it's easy to find what you are looking for. If not, the sales associates are all well trained and acquainted with where items are located. Everyone is very friendly and more than happy to show you around. You might not think to visit a liquor store for groceries but Spec's really does have it all. Their cheese selection is unmatched for the seasoned connoisseur or a curious taster. Just grabbing a snack? They have tons of chips, dips, and prepared selections. Run out of the baking soda for your homemade cookies recipe, they have this too. Mom and dad coming to visit tomorrow? Grab some fancy olives, seasoned nuts, and cured salami, sure to impress. Aspiring cocktail mixologist? You have come to the right place. Spec's not only has your drink contents but also the cups themselves, the dried fruit garnishes, bitters, salts, fresh lemons, limes, and oranges, ice cube forms, basically anything you could need to make the most unusual cocktail and fuel your creative spirit. Need unicorn tears bottled on the 8th day of August? Honestly, Spec's probably has this too, and it might be on aisle 17. Finally, checkout is a breeze. The store is almost always busy but they have multiple registers and never a wait. Use your debit card for a 5% discount and you're off! That is...until next time! Salud!

Great selection of spirits and wines, plus they have ice and ice cups for convenience.read more

Great customer service great prices nice and clean store I will be back. Lot to choose from great…read moreprices too.

Total Wine on Holcombe is called Total Wine West University location. The parking lot hare has…read moresmall spaces with customers not knowing how to park nor drive. The store looks like most Total Wine locations in the Houston area. The wine tasting bar was NOT open as the hours said it should be open. Pedro in bourbon was very nice and helpful. Most of the employees at this location were friendly. Please open your wine tasting bars when the hours say they are open.

Stopped in as soon as it opened at 10 to pick up two bottles of Johnnie Walker whiskey at this…read morelocation of Total Wine & More in Houston. They market themselves as the largest independent retailer of fine wines, with 283 locations across the country, founded in 1991. There are quite a few of them in California close to where we live. I did try to use an in-app coupon tied to my account, but it didn't apply when checking out. The cashier mentioned that certain coupons were not valid in all states...one would think that the app could recognize that when activating to save the hassle.

Total Wine class on a Friday evening. Attended the "Seaside to Speyside" with Jeremy Hill. Walked…read morein and was greeted with a welcome cocktail. My table was lined up with the 6 different samples I would be tasting along with a bottled water a shot glass and a flask (which I got to keep). Jeremy Hill made the class enjoyable and I learned a lot about JURA and Tamnavulin. The class had snacks which were really not much as it was just really cheese slices and crackers. But Jeremy Hill made the class enjoyed. After the class I shopped the store but found NO employees around to help me so I decided to leave. Great place to attend a class.

Curbside delivery / picked up in the Galleria location. Today was the quickest ever - just took a…read morefew minute and staff were friendly and I was in and out. There were some promos online on wine and I decided to try some of their recommendations. The curbside was packed well. I like Fever Tree tonic and they had a lot of flavors here. I suppose parking may be challenging at peak times, but I was able to easily get a curbside pickup which they moved next to the entrance so it was very convenient. Good value and curbside is so helpful. Have not been inside yet. Highly recommended!

Total,scam. They said they had high end bourbon. Two weeks later, not tracking no response. Not a…read morelegit place. Do not order online or through their instagram ads. Calling the credit card tomorrow to reverse the charge.

Small selection. Owner is behind bulletproof glass along with the alcohol. I walked in, took a…read morecouple seconds to look at the selection behind the glass and then walked out. Area was really hood and roads are a nightmare for any low car (any car driving over 5mph). Won't give a 1 star because owner wasn't exactly rude or anything.

In my opinion, one of the important reasons Vinology is still here and also successful has to do…read morewith the fact that thinking outside the box and literally going the extra mile for a customer is valued. I experienced this side of the business during the early phase of the Covid pandemic back in 2020. At the time, during lockdown, going to a wine bar or wine shop just wasn't top of mind. However, I had researched a Cabernet Franc (red wine) called Nicolas Reau Enlèvement Demandé Anjou [Vintage year: 2017]. Reau is kind of a rebel working in the Loire Valley of France who is interested in producing organic, biodynamic wines that are essentially closer to nature and processed differently--more artisanal, so to speak. I read about this wine and wanted to find a bottle locally, which wasn't an easy task as I recall. This is where Vinology comes in. I'm not much of a wine drinker, but had to have a bottle of this excellent wine. Like many people, I preferred to stay indoors during the early part of the pandemic and was kind of nervous about going out. When I called Vinology, I expressed my dilemma, and the guy on the other end of the phone came up with a great solution. He offered to deliver the bottle of wine I purchased to my address. I actually met him at the edge of the garage entrance to where I live. This was great, exceptional above and beyond service. I will always treasure and remember Vinology and plan to support the business more in the future. Hats off to the folks who own and run this wine establishment.

The service is super nice and chill, the ambiance is really cool, intimate and welcoming. There's…read moreno food, however they have different flavored chips that taste homemade and fresh.

Brandon has the best selection in town. Try something new or at least new to you…read more Also, the taco truck outside is pretty good and their red sauce is awesome.

Worst selection/assortment of liquor and wines I've ever seen in my life!!! lol like there's no way…read morethis isn't a front