I had to be up not too far from here helping a someone out with a broken down car so after we were…read moredone with that I decided to stop by Tempe marketplace because I haven't been there in years mainly because I've been out of town. I barely recognized the place! But I kept driving around and got a little more oriented as I went along. I used to go to a Jo-Ann's or Michael's in the center but I can't remember which because I didn't see either and I know Joanne's has closed. Anyway as I was exploring, I saw the Total wine store and having had good experience with the one in San diego, I decided to stop by and see if they had Greek Retsina which is hard to find. They didn't have it and it was a dollar more than I had paid in San Diego but I think I got us sale price there. I remember years ago I used to be able to buy a gallon of it at a local Greek market for $5 but those days are gone. It was $12 for the one here so I bought it as a treat. The store was extremely neat and well laid out and a couple of employees I encountered were very helpful. I asked about lavender syrup and they had that. I asked about Ginger beer, the alcoholic kind, and they had that I happened on to a reasonably priced bottle of sangria so I got that and I've been out of beer forever so when I saw they had PBR for $10 or 12 pack I decided to go ahead and get it. In fact, I can't think of anything that I asked about that they didn't have. I considered it a successful trip.

This is usually my go-to spot for alcohol, aside from Costco. I really like that they offer…read morein-store tastings so you can try before you buy, and their prices are generally very good. That said, I'm giving 3 stars due to a recent disappointing delivery experience. I had guests arriving today and, with a busy schedule, I placed a $146 delivery order for the 7-8 PM window. When it arrived (after dark), I set the box aside on the patio and didn't open it until today while stocking the cooler. Unfortunately, the box was damaged, it smelled like alcohol, and three cans were completely empty. You could clearly see the leak, and it was obvious something had spilled. It's frustrating that this was still sent out for delivery--especially from a store I frequent and usually trust. This was meant to be a time-saving convenience, but it ended up being a letdown. At this point, I wouldn't recommend the delivery option--there's no way to know if you'll receive damaged or unusable products.

My sister and I came for a tour on Saturday and I am sooooo glad we did. We arrived about 10…read moreminutes prior to the tour starting and we were quickly greeted by the owner (Tyler) as he brought us the drink menu. It was pretty busy so we stood to the side. When ready, I ordered a ooh la la lemonade and we served ourselves some cold water. The bartender was friendly as she took my order and made my drink pretty quick. The tour started a few minutes later and lasted a little over an hour. The time went by fast as Tyler kept it fun, informative, and engaging. I learned a lot and walked away with some good brewery knowledge. We tasted several spirits and two were my favorite. There was a vanilla flavored one and a cinnamon one... cant remember the names, oops. We ended up buying the vanilla flavored one and I cant wait to use it! My ooh la la lemonade was delicious, not too sweet and not too strong. I had a GREAT time, this place rocks! Thank you!

I totally recommend taking a tour here. I learned a lot from the owner and how he operates his…read morebusiness and how everything is ran. We were able to try more then a few samples and I also bought a bottle for home. It was a great time!

Great customer service and clean store. Arizona tea is actually still $.99! I believe they have new…read moremanagement now, very convenient when the big stores are closed.

Amazing customer service and employees!!! The store is very clean, and the employees clearly care…read moreabout their customers. The prices are good, and all of the products are genuine. I will definitely be coming back to this store!!

Just left the store and that then the owner so nice he was showing me everything in the store and I…read moregot this cute goodie bag that has a fun mango drink it highly recommend also if you're looking for allocated bourbons!

What used to be this one of the best liquor stores in AZ is now a shell of its former self. New…read moreownership turned this place into hell. Prices are ridiculous. Service has tanked. They fired their best employee and one of the more knowledgeable people in the world of alcohol. Sadly, I've spent my last dollar ever here.

The date is 4/20/2026--a frigid, dark, and stormy night at the intersection of McClintock and…read moreSouthern. A weary traveler arrives and sits down at his favorite bar--Bottleshop48, located at 3318 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, in the Aldi shopping center. He orders a crisp glass of Bottleshop Water, known to the regulars simply as "water," and rests for a moment as a film begins to play on the main TV. Brad and Angelina appear. It is Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the acclaimed 2005 action/comedy. A small tear rolls down his face; finally, he will be able to enjoy Mr. and Mrs. Smith from start to finish. Finally, his life will have meaning beyond the crude dionysian pursuit of wine, women, and song. Today, he thinks: "my suffering will end: I am free from the banality of the world outside, with a full 2 hours of action/comedy to enjoy, cold drink in hand, hale companions to my left and to my right." But this man was mistaken. Instead a challenger appears--a man from the wrong side of the tracks, a man bent on ruining our hero's uninterrupted viewing of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Shockingly this newcomer requests the TV remote. He brazenly downloads the Sling Freestream app on the TV. He scrolls through the Sling Freestream app's numerous free ad-supported options and chooses--impossibly--Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. Our hero protests meekly, in earnest: "but I was watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith." "Oh sorry," the upstart pretender responds, surprised that someone would be so interested in seeing the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Does our hero challenge this cruel usurper to fisticuffs for the TV remote? No. Does he chuck a beer at this sadistic lover of classic British humor? No. Does he strip naked and dance atop the bar in a lewd manner to assert his dominance over the TV? He does not. A man of peace--a true lover not a fighter and a known Ryan Gosling look-alike--our hero grits his teeth and accepts the excruciating truth that he will see no more of Brad and Angelina on this night. He simply pays his tab and exits into the freezing late April air, never to know true happiness. Never to experience complete extasy. Never to see the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Drinks 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Value 5/5

Best service in town and best deals.. Adam,Kelsey, Cobe, Nic, and Kaitlin are the best.. best…read moreselection and deals west of the Mississippi for craft beer.

Best liquor store! We get our 196s here & I love the variety they have. Always friendly & the best…read moresandwiches too

Cashier told me to go back where I came from, after telling me that his store is the most exclusive…read morein Tempe. His alcohol is overpriced! Do not go here!

Just reopened! New…read moreowner is taking requests, wants to rebuild a large selection of craft beer just like the previous owner.

Beer World is the best! Where else can you drive up & get your liquor. Makes my party life so much…read moreeasier... LOL