Lenell's Beverage Boutique is a small, quaint shop tucked away in north Birmingham and it is…read moreexactly the kind of place I love stumbling into. Lenell herself is incredible to talk to. She is basically a librarian of beverages. Her knowledge runs deep and she genuinely knows the story, flavor profile, and use for just about every bottle in the shop. Conversations here feel natural and educational, not salesy. A quick heads up for anyone not from Alabama, the state government makes things messy when it comes to alcohol taxes and pricing. That is not on Lenell. She clearly does her best to keep prices reasonable, but the regulations and taxes make it challenging. Knowing that, the value is still there when you look at the quality and uniqueness of the selection. And the selection is what really stands out. It is curated, thoughtful, and downright impressive. I was able to pick up several bottles I have never seen before anywhere else. This is not a grab a bottle and leave type of store. This is a browse, ask questions, discover something new kind of place. If you enjoy unique spirits, interesting bottles, and talking to someone who truly knows their craft, Lenell's is absolutely worth the visit. I am really glad I stopped in and would not hesitate to come back next time I am in Birmingham.

Kind of feeling a little embarrassed that I hadn't stopped into this place until now. They've been…read moreopen for a while and I'd seen some reviews and a few articles but hadn't made it by to see for myself. Well now I have and I can tell you that it's amazing. The lady who owns the place has done a fantastic job at curating a remarkable selection of things that you're going to want to try. The vibes are cozy and the decor interesting. The price points span a good range so there's something for everyone. Definitely check out the wine specials. I picked up a dozen assorted bottles to fill up a wine rack that had gone empty, and I was able to do that for what turned out to be less than expected. Will definitely be returning once I need to do that again. Aside from the interesting selection of bottles and the friendly vibes, it's also cool to see new and quirky businesses popping up in areas that are undergoing a revitalization. You love to see it. Long story short this is a very cool spot that you should make it a point to visit. Take the wine lover in your life and let them marvel at the unique selection. Check out the wide array of gins in the bathtub up front. Spend some time browsing the shelves and you might find something you didn't expect to find. Great spot. Local owner. Cool vibes. Interesting selection of things that you might not see everywhere. Go there and check it out for yourself. You'll love it.

Amazing store!!! All kinds of beer to the extent it's confusing. Don't be scared...there are people…read morewho will help with your selection. When in Bham this will be my place for gift buying!!!

I stopped by during what I believe was their first-year anniversary celebration, and it was packed…read more There was a line out the door, and it moved pretty slowly. When we finally made it to the counter, we stood there for about five minutes before anyone acknowledged us--despite there being plenty of staff on hand. The person who ended up taking our order seemed either overwhelmed, new, or unsure of what they were doing, which made the service less than smooth. That said, they do have a solid selection of beers. Unfortunately, out of the four stouts I tried in my flight, three completely missed the mark, and the one I did enjoy was just okay. To be fair, it was a busy event, so I don't want to hold that entirely against them. I'd definitely consider coming back on a regular day to see how the experience compares when things are a bit calmer.

Friendly and helpful workers. Amazing bourbon selection. Clean and tidy store! Absolutely love…read moregoing here!!!

This place has quite the variety of liquor. I normally come here to get my whiskey to make a Hot…read moreToddy for this crazy southern weather that can keep you sick if you're not careful. I like that the liquor comes in different sizes and the prices seem comparable to other stores I've been in like this in the area. They do card, which I think is important. Some places can be kind of inconsistent with carding so I appreciate stores who take it seriously. Parking is sufficient and this store is conveniently located. When I run out of my supply, I'll probably be back.

I've never actually shopped here, but I live nearby. The man that works there scares me because…read moreI've seen him cuss out multiple people on the streets. Today I saw him hit a guy that he was arguing with until the guy fell to the side of the street. I'm tired of his aggressive behavior. It makes me feel unsafe in this area. The area has gotten worse since this store opened.

This store was extremely crowded to me making it difficult to really see the inventory. They have…read morepacked a lot in a small amount of space. The staff was nice and tried to be helpful but they couldn't find anything either. We eventually found what I was looking for. This was my first time coming here and it was a random visit. I will come here again even though the prices are slightly higher than other places in town.

The very best wine shop in Alabama. Great service and fantastic selection. If can not find it at…read morethis store then you will probably have to order it.

The praise for this shop is certainly warranted! I came in with a kind of strange and specific…read morerequest - my doctor told me to start drinking preservative-free (usually European) wine. Katie didn't give me any weird looks but helped me find several varieties of preservative-free wine suited to my tastes (I like sweeter wine). They have wines from the US and all over Europe and elsewhere. I have heard great things about their wine tastings and would love to go to one, but I hear they fill up fast!

This is a small liquor store in a strip plaza. The service was friendly and helpful. There is not a…read morehuge selection, but I was able to get what I came in for.

My friend and I came in here because the liquor store closer to us did not open until 10:30. We…read morewere welcomed in and there were plenty of options for every one of our needs. The guy working was awesome and talked to us about our plans for the day, etc. Good to know I have a nice liquor store near me for the few times I need to buy it.

I think I say this about all liquor store in the state that aren't ABC stores. Overall, it stinks…read morefor them and their patrons. They run a great store. But our ABC board in Alabama is a flat out monopoly/dictatorship. Really tough to deal with them. So I will not blame Cahaba spirits for their situation. The big thing as so many of my reviews harp on the convenience. We just moved this part of town. There is no ABC store here. So if I want a quick trip, this is a great spot to go. Aside from the prices, the selection isn't fantastic. Not to mention their wine doesn't have prices. So the one thing they can control the price on, I don't know what I'm paying. But the people are always really friendly and quick. Overall, the convenience is the only reason I have come here. And I will keep going. They haven't given a reason why I shouldn't when I'm in a pinch or don't want to hop on 280.

Barely friendly, limited selection, prices seemed higher than the ABC store. Not a lot of choices…read morein the Cahaba Heights area.

I went to this ABC store this morning and there were 2 workers. One was sincerely nice and asked…read morehow she could help me. However,, the employee who checked me out was so rude, I came here to post this review. I purchased 2 items around $88 total. When this woman put them in the bag she did it extremely roughly causing loud sounds as if the bottles were cracking. I asked if I could check to make sure no damage was done and with a snarky voice she replied, "if the bottles had been broken the bottles there would be liquid everywhere". Truthfully, it does not matter whether she cracked them in a way that broke them or not. No one deserves the person checking them out to put dents and knock off glass of 2 $40+ bottles of alcohol. I was astonished by her response. Then I said, may I have the receipt and she responded by saying the receipt was in the bag. All of this she said in the same horrible, ungrateful, rude attitude. Everyone is struggling right now and she has a good job with a great company but some people will never be happy. I begun checking the bag to make sure the receipt was in the bag and she again spoke up saying I did not need to check because she knows she put the receipt in the bag. I believed her. However, when I got home, the receipt was not in the bag. I do not know her name but the purchase was around 11:00AM . The reason I don't know the exact time is because I received no receipt after asking for one. I had never been treated with so much condescension, rudeness, and disregard at this ABC store or any other ABC Store. I wish I had gotten her name to report her directly. We have spent thousands or more at this ABC store and because of this one woman, I will never go back and I will recommend everyone I know to avoid this ABC store. The ABC store in mountain Brook is much better with much kinder workers. This woman who checked me out this morning, ruined my day and is causing me to write my first negative review. I don't think it is ABC beverages fault, I think this woman is someone incapable of love or kindness. She ruined my day, made the ABC beverage brand look bad, and purposefully made me feel uncomfortable and stupid when she was the one who was in the wrong. I leave reviews often but this is my first negative review. I will pray she takes this to heart and works to become a better person and employee. Whether you are working at a job or just going to the grocery store, how we treat others each day, impacts our lives and the lives of those around us. Each of us has the power to make someone's day better.

Service at checkout isn't always as pleasant as you would like…read more This employee should be working the floor and stockroom. Her personality is not conducive to face to face check out transactions. No greeting, no smile just a condescending stare and surly attitude that misrepresents Alabama retail friendly hospitality especially for a State employee. Surely she can be placed in another ABC store location where her demeanor might be less noticeable. She's worn her welcome out at 1425 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills location.

Friendly and helpful service. The older dude who I'm pretty sure is the owner is amazing and after…read morea couple times in the store will remember you. He has great recommendations too. If you are staying downtown and need a package store this is the place to go.

Minutes from UAB, this is store hidden besides Fat Sam's Sub. They have a good selection of wine,…read morebeers and liquor. Price is right. The people are very helpful and if you need them to order something, they always are keen to help. Oh, also they an attached Grocery store! I usually stop here on Fridays and grab quick groceries and wine!