I would like to give a huge shout-out to Rich that helped me at the store today. He has a very elegant demeanor and calming voice. He selected a wine from Chile for me that has a very nice quality and an even nicer price-point. It rests along a Chard vibe with a slight oak but mostly apple notes. read more

This is one of the better Fine Wine stores; the size is really good and, as a result,

This liquor store sits in the East Liberty area of town and is a Premium Collection store, and the decor lets you know it is. If you need a nicer store for browsing, this is about it for Western PA. Since PA is liquor controlled, the prices are the same even with the nicer environment. This store is as premium as premium can be, at least in the Pittsburgh area. Not sure what Philly has. Parking is kinda weird as the area has grown. It's on an upper floor of the building, so if you don't want to take the stairs, try and find the upper floor of the parking deck. I didn't know where it was so I parked at the ground level then hoofed it up the stairs. I felt like a dumb jagoff, knowhatimean? Getting the really good stuff is still a challenge as the people in the know line up on delivery days. But a store like this is more likely to have something a little more rare than another neighborhood store. I visited 3 stores when I was in town, and didn't find anything special. It's the luck of the draw these days. read more

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Great selection. Typically very clean and organized. This one beats out the stores in the area. Although the parking lot can be chaotic; people drive like the world is ending. Sometimes the staff here can act weird. One day they're ringing you up without asking for any ID. The next they're suddenly sticklers for who's buying alcohol vs. who's touching it and carrying it to the counter. One day they refused to sell to my friend who HAD his ID. Our friend who helped carry the wine to the counter left her wallet in the car. He was paying for it, and it was like 3 bottles. Like I said, weird. Someone was on a power trip that day. read more

Clean well ran store. The employees are nice and helpful. They have great stock of spirits.

This is probably one of the better locations in the city because they have such a large selection of just about any alcohol you're looking for. When I come in to buy wine as gifts I'm often overwhelmed by so many selections especially since I'm not a wine drinker. But, there always seems to be at least 2-3 very knowledgeable employees on hand to help out with suggestions and information on the various brands. The customer service here is really top notch. read more

Fine Wine & Good Spirits - Premium Collection - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite wine stores in the PA system. They always have lots of Chairman's Select to choose from. The store is well laid out, although it's not always easy to find things, even when I know they have the inventory in the store. Staff could be better trained in the wines they carry, many don't seem to drink wine. I like their Spanish section, and their sparkling wines. Sometimes the lines are longer than some of the other stores, but they seem to move quickly. read more

This is among my favorite state stores around mostly because they have a large wine selection and usually an adequate supply of the current Chairman's Select wines - which I'm always on the lookout for. My favorite is the one in Fox Chapel (duh!) at the waterworks but the East Liberty one is not that far below. The atmosphere is more industrial as compared to the more upscale stores elsewhere (here I am talking about atmosphere at State Stores?? WTF???) but they've got things organized really well and I never have trouble finding what I'm looking for. The staff has always been friendly and mostly knowledgeable. Mostly. And parking right at the front door makes carrying those boxes of delights to my trunk really easy! read more

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I know we are all bummed at the fact we can't purchase alcohol at Walmart because we live in PA, but this wine super amazing store has such a stock that I don't know how any Walmart could compete! My favorite part of this particular wine and spirits is the vast "chairmans selection" area. It's approximately 3ish shelves and has a variety of unique wine recommended by the "chairman" (whoever that is). Interestingly enough, the wine that is recommended varies in price. You can get an affordable bottle or buy something more expensive for that romantic evening with Netflix. ;) Additionally, the store is open until 10 Monday through Saturday and it's also open briefly on Sunday! Sunday is usually the day you're really craving some wine, but can't go to a store because guess what it is closed lol. I did have one weird encounter here tho... The man behind the checkout counter made me remove my regular glasses while he looked at my ID. It was super uncomfortable because I'm blind without them (or my contacts) and if he didn't believe it was me why didn't he just scan the ID or ask for an alternate form of identification. I always carry two just in case! Anyways, 4.5 stars for a Fantastic alcohol selection! read more

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As far as PA Wine & Spirits stores go, this one is my favorite in Pittsburgh...by far. They have a large selection, and the layout is very open and easy to navigate. With a nice staff, the only real issue I've ever had with this particular store is trying to figure out which bottles of wine we want to get. Since my wife and I are used to the Southside wine & spirits location, walking into this location is almost overwhelming...in a great way! read more

This is by far one of the newest and nicest wine and spirits in the city. The selection is the best by far than any other shop in the city. It is huge and well lit. I have to say that it was difficult to make a selection on wine in here because of the vast selection they had. Not only that, but how the aisles are set up. Some aisles end without explanation. You expect to reach the end of an aisle and walk to the next as you swing around the end of it. Not so in here. It appears that their specials for the week make up a makeshift wall, so unless you are a track star that jumps hurdles, you won't be able to get past here without walking back down to the end of the aisle. If you are in the mood for wine, they do have a section called the Cellar with chilled wines to choose from. I also have to say that people mean business in here if they go shopping with a cart. read more

In general I think the FWGS does a reasonable job of providing appropriate products and prices, although the selection is certainly less than available in other states with privatised alcohol sales. My problem is that I ordered a Special Order to be sent to the store. It took a month to arrive, and when I brought it home it was the wrong item. I went back to the store and was told they are not in the loop, they merely receive the item and distribute it, to call the Special Order line of PLCB at 800-332-7522 I was put on terminal hold two days in a row by the menu system. I left a voicemail, but never heard back. I tried to do online chat on their website, but that function failed as well. I finally tried to send an email, but have low hopes. In short, there customer suervice is ABYSMAL!! They have a monopoly, so Pennsylvanians cannot avoid shopping at FWGS. But I strongly advise against ordering any Special Orders through them. Customer service does not exist and the customer gets ripped off. read more

A friend just moved to town and part of the house warming basket I wanted to include a wine made in Pennsylvania. I previously went to the other location in Squirrel Hill but did not have a friendly encounter with one of their rude employees so I decided to try out this location. This location is located on the second floor which took me a couple minutes to figure out since I parked in the lot down below. Big, spacious, and nicely laid out. I walked in and started to walk around. About 30 seconds in a kind gentleman who worked their asked if I needed any help. Asked him to point me in the direction of the made in Pennsylvania wines. He gladly helped. Whole section with lots of choices. Went to check out. Another friendly gentleman at the counter. Gave me some silver gift wrapping bags for the wine. Overall good experience and very friendly helpful employees! P.s they have a much better kosher wine selection than the location in squirrel hill. read more

The best Wine & Spirits in Pittsburgh, which isn't saying much as Pittsburgh is so behind with everything! Not to mention the PA Liquor Control Board controls everything in PA so there's no competition. The prices are more expensive in PA Wine & Spirits stores compared to other states I've been to where you can by liquor in your local grocery store. This location sits on the site of the old Yellow Cab Company garage. It is on the second level of the building next to Borders Books. They carry just about every kind of wine or liquor you can think of. My only complaint is that if your looking for something popular they are always out of it. If it's on sale, it's sold out! For a store this large you would think they would have a better stock of liquor. I can't speak on the wine selection as I don't drink it but, my wife loves Moscato and can always find it in a few different brands at this location. Customer service is usually pretty good and there's always someone from a different liquor company in the store offering samples. Insider Tip: This is one of the few Wine & Spirits stores open on Sundays. read more

It may be labeled in Shadyside but I say it's in East Liberty. This is a great store and as the clerk proclaimed the largest in the area. I was more than a little impressed by the selection. This Wine and Spirits is like the Home Depot of W&S. The attendants were super helpful and the store unlike many other locations is very well staffed. My boyfriend actually had to pull me away from the store so as not to miss a lunch date. read more

Pennsylvania, why oh why is the purchase of delicious beer, liquor, and wine so undeniably difficult? Geeze Louise. All of the rant-fest aside, this is by far and large the best liquor store that I have regular access to. Large, well lit, great options, big parking lot, and very clean. Not only do they have a huge wine selection but they also carry my favorite gin, Hendricks. Hard to find and not cheap; this location has both the small bottle and the large one. Bonus, open on Sundays! I can get the wine I want for dinner or the rum for my dark and stormy party at a moment's notice. read more

How to rate a PA liquor store? I originally planned on giving this place two stars, because PA's liquor and wine monopoly forces us to buy from these poorly stocked state stores, and even this - probably the best W&S in Pittsburgh - pales in comparison to meager liquor stores in other states near and far. After some consideration, though, I accepted that my Yelp review will not force Pennsylvania legislators to reconsider the PLCB, and giving this shop 2 stars would only (potentially) deter people from coming here and going to even WORSE stores in the area. This liquor store is large and fairly nice inside. As you walk in there is a little corral of advertised wines showing the Chairman's thoughts on the flavors, body, and sweetness of the wine - along with how much you're saving over the MSRP. Beyond that it is a normal large W&S. 2/3 of the store is wine, not so greatly laid out in my opinion, but you can find what you need. The last 1/3 is liquors. Be on the lookout for the sale tags. If you want to plan ahead, the sales run monthly and are published on the PLCB website. The cashiers here are friendlier than most state stores I've been in, although that's not to say I haven't run into some more standard fare behind the register. So if you're stuck in PA, this is the place you'll find what you need. Also, it's a "premium selection" store - meaning it is open until 5PM on Sundays read more

This is my favorite liquor store in Pittsburgh. Whoever is out on the floor is always very helpful. If they don't have what you need, they'll give you a list of where to find it. I've even had their security guards help me find things I couldn't locate. read more

This is one of the best W&S stores I've been to. This one in particular carries a wide (I mean really wide) selection of wines, liquors, and even absinthe. There's even a dedicated wine cooler that sells prime wines that's been aged for 5~10 years. I'm quite impressed by the selection of sake and soju they offer, as it's rather difficult to find in most stores, granted they even sell them. Whether you're searching for a small treat for yourself or searching for a bottle of vino for a gathering, this W&S will not disappoint. read more

Good selection, but the employees are consistently rude and ignorant on a level that continues to surprise, which is all the more aggravating because of the fact that these people have jobs in the first place because of our idiotic state legislators. Time to end the restrictions on the sale of wine and liquor; the beneficiaries are certainly less than appreciative from what I've seen in this store. read more

Best wine and liquor selection within the city limits and here is why: About a year ago [August 2014] this store went through a full revamp in look and feel. Rather than the standard grocery style layout this store centers around the check out hub, an elegant, traffic controlling queue line that speeds you through the process and allows the outside wall space to free up for a greater selection. This is primarily a wine rather than a liquor store, with a medium sized domestic and international selection and supplemented with a fairly large Chairman's selection. For those who are not familiar with Chairman's selections, these are [usually domestic] wines that have been purchased by the state in large quantities due to discontinuation and are being pushed through the sales channel. They are fantastically priced for a good quality trade off. However, this store does hold it's own in liquor. While they are do not hold a overstock of different, smaller liquors outside of the mainstream Diageo staples, this location deliberately makes a point of pushing the seasonal and new liquors to the PA market. Additionally, there are usually tastings for those more adventurous examples, and inside the displays you can find different types drink recipes. Definitely excited for when those come around. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially when collecting feedback from their daily wine selection tasting station. They will move you happily along, chat with you when you work and overall leave you with a friendly disposition when you leave. [which you should anyways, after all, you just bought wine or liquor] Love it. read more

I haven't been here since they remodeled so I was stunned when I walked in and saw the upgraded and classy new look they have going on at this store! I was very impressed and it seems that they have also expanded their wine selections as well as some of their premium alcohol selections. I was very impressed with the new dark wood shelving and the layout of the store with the new signage - it made it a very pleasant browsing/shopping experience. I appreciate that they offer a modest variety of organic wines, though I do wish that they offered more varieties because there are a lot of great organic wineries from the Pacific Northwest and from California that are not being offered, my favorite being the wines created by Organic Wine Works (Hallcrest Vineyards), which this store carried when they first opened. So it falls short of 5 stars for me because they could really do a better job of carrying a more diverse selection of organic wines rather than the standard 30+ bottles of Frey Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc which you can find at most of the smaller Wine & Spirit stores around the greater Pittsburgh area. read more

Went there for the first time looking for a rum and a vodka we drank recently in cocktails in Key West. Found them both and a lot more. Large store but everything was easily located due to very clear signage in the store. About half the store us wine and half liquor. Got help from very friendly staff and even the customers provided friendly advice. I noticed that had wine tastings in the afternoon. If you know exactly what you want and it's a regular brand you can probably find it cheaper elsewhere. But if your looking for something unusual or different that your usual drink, this is your place. read more

The Penn Circle Wine And Spirits is really as good as it gets (in Pittsbrugh). One, you can drive there and be able to park. In a parking garage. In Pittsburgh and in the Oakland/Shadyside neighborhood, that is a huge plus. Two, they are open on Sundays. And three, they actually have a huge selection. It's a well laid out store where you can easily get to the part where you need to get to. And finally, the staff is friendly. Since I am on a quest to discover and taste all different kinds of reds, always great to get recommendations. It's either that or Google the name on my phone and wait for recommendations to load. There are a few wine stores nearby, but don't waste your time there unless you don't have a way to get to this store. read more

This store stocks hard liquor and a selection of imported and domestic wines. No beer -- I think Pittsburgh only lets you purchase beer from a beer distributor. Usually stays open until 9pm. They stock organic wines, domestic red/white, Italian, French and Australian wines, a very small selection of Asian spirits (sake, plum wine), your usual liquors, local wines made in Pennsylvania, boxed wines, and dessert wines. They also have a special temperature controlled room for what I assume to be their more pricey,rare selections. It's next door to Whole Foods, so its an easy stop to make while you're picking up goods for a nice dinner. Yum! My favorite buys were an Italian moscato and a pretty cheap bottle of Pennsylvania Dutch apple cider (with brandy). My least favorite buys came from the dessert wine section -- the really cheap mead, the amontillado. Also, I'm not a huge fan of local wines. They're sticky sweet. read more

I consider myself a tyro in the alcohol department. The only alcoholic drinks I have consumed (and can remember) are some typical college beer, shots of random liquors, mouth-puckering dry wines that my dad fancies, and a small selection of my own daring picks of beer and wines. I can only "read" so much about other's highly subjective remarks about the various kinds of beer and wines. To aggravate my problem, the list of alcoholic beverages and possible pairings is endless. This is when interacting with someone who really knows their stuff comes in handy! I'm not talking about playing Twenty Questions with an alcoholic. I'm talking about going to a Wine & Spirits Store (preferably THIS store) and asking one of the employees there. While they might not be certified sommeliers, they can offer their educated recommendations. Now, about the store. This particular store is leaps and bounds above the other Wine & Spirits stores in Pittsburgh in terms of customer service, space, selections, cleanliness, and parking. I already mentioned how helpful the employees are. The store recently had renovations and expansions done, so the interior is larger and more spacious than it was over a year ago. More space means more room for shelves of wine and liquor! With the recent changes, I now have to spend twice the time browsing the shelves and finding what I want. Even with the larger space, cleanliness has clearly not been neglected. The entire store, from the floors to the ceiling and everything in between, is cleaner than my room (I'm a really neat and organized person, so that actually means something). Finally, the store is located at the top of a parking garage, so space is not a big problem. If you think it is, take a glance next door to the parking lot at Whole Foods Market, particularly in the late afternoon or the weekend. Quietly observe the chaos occurring there (open mouth optional) and return to your business. So, if you ever need help choosing a good wine and more, definitely take a trip to this store! If you haven't eaten yet, take a pit stop at the new Chipotle next door or at one of the great restaurants along South Highland Avenue. read more

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As far as Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits stores go, this one is probably the best. That being said, it's so depressing to come to this store after buying wine in New Jersey for years. Sigh. In any event, the staff is generally friendly, and there are some decent tasting notes on the featured wines near the front of the store. The selection is surprising as well, and I am able to get some of my favorite Napa Valley wines here without special ordering. They don't have everything I'm looking for all of the time, but there are usually at least a few options, even when I'm looking for something specific. read more

I think Pennsylvanians would bitch a lot less about their state's alcoholic beverage monopoly if more stores were like this. This definitely seems like a showcase, considering the other state stores I visited. To me, it's comparable to a small BevMo. Git your booze here. read more

I love this store.... easy plentiful parking. Better Wine selection and variety than most state stores. I found an amazing moderately priced Sauvington Blanc called root 1 that I suggest anyone who loves whites try. The wines on sale in the 12-20$ price range are about double in selection here than other stores. Which is why I stop here when I can even though it is not the closest to my house. The liquor selection is great here also, they never run out of stock of items, as I have seen in other stores. They also have more box sets for gifts if you are searching for a gift. Box wine selection here is pretty decent as well. Great friendly helpful staff, I am always in and out when I stop here no complaints. Also its close to other stores I stop at like pestmart and target. read more

Classy, urban, great location and helpful associates...what more can you ask for when hunting for booze, right? Okay, I kid...I'm a classy lush that enjoys a nice glass of wine at home after a long work week. I also like variety which I why I'm so happy I found this store. I like how they have a huge clearance section with a bunch of selections. The wine is categorized by type like all of the other state run stores but this one is much larger, one of the reasons for the premium designation. I will be back, soon, uhhhh.... like this weekend. Lol read more

What can you say about a state run liquor store - it has an adequate selection of merchandise sold in a space which has about as much personality as the prison visitation rooms seen in movies. PA liquor laws and sales are rivaled only by UT - they are incredibly arcane relics of a bygone era, and the legacy of a post-Prohibition teetotaler governor who crafted the original rules to make it as hard & as expensive as possible for Pennsylvanians to imbibe ... i.e., they're what we'd call "Nanny State" rules today. That said, at least the clerks with whom I've dealt at this store are cordial and helpful ...more typically at other stores, the staff embodies the stereotype of the government employee, and customer service is not on the menu. read more

Place was clean and organized but really sparce. Hell, every liquor store after the holidays are. Very poor moonshine and Irish whiskey selection but a TON of wine. Add some craft IPAs and its a white peoples wet dream. Win, win situation! read more

This is the best wine & spirits store I've found yet in Pittsburgh, but being the 'best liquor store in Pittsburgh' is like being the 'tallest midget' or the 'cleanest hooker' or the 'most honest used car dealer.' They have a sorta okay selection here, and it's not filthy like all the other wine & spirits stores, but they have numerous stock-outs all the time. (Being out of a particular product - they can never keep their shelves full, and they're always out of what I went in to buy.) For a store this size, they've got a really shitty selection of liquor, too. They only carry one brand of rye, and they didn't have any Lazzaroni amaretto last time I was in. I'd expect this in a smaller store, but a liquor store this size should have an awesome selection. Oh, you'll also be paying the monopoly premium in here. I suppose I was spoiled by the selection I had in the liquor stores in Atlanta before I moved up here. I can go on for a long time about how retarded PA's liquor laws are, but if you want to show your hippie friends why it's not a good idea to have the government run things, just take them into a PA liquor store. Most businessmen are greedy fuckers who only care about money, but at least the worst ones eventually go out of business (unless they're getting government help like GM, AIG, and all the businesses W. ran before becoming President.) If I knew I had another choice, I'd drive a few miles to buy from some place that has what I'm looking for and where I don't have to fork over $3 extra per bottle to pay the wages of the kid that was in the middle of the store sweeping the same spot over and over and humming to himself. (Seriously - I was in there 10 minutes, and he stayed in the same area sort of pushing a little pile of dust back and forth. One of the managers was walking all around the vodka aisle next to him and never said a thing.) read more

Sometimes you just want to have a conversation with your coworkers without being bothered by customers trying to get you to turn around, and saying rude things like "hello" and "thank you," expecting you to respond. Sorry for being so rude, you're right, I didn't really need that wine. read more

This store is convenient for location, but as for variety you won't find it here. I rarely go here because I like many different types of wine. Although if you're looking to grab something real quick before you go home or on your way to a get together then this might be a good location for you. There is a lot of activity outside this location. There are many people coming in and out. On another note, I'm not sure how knowledgeable the clerks are about wine because I knew what I was looking for. I'll make sure to ask next time if I don't already have my mind made up! read more

Though I had come to this wine and spirits store once before, I did some serious browsing here this evening, looking for the perfect wine for the last First Friday at the Frick of the summer. I go to the Monroeville wine and spirits store pretty frequently, and though this location is a similar size, I liked their selection better. I am a huge fan of Gewurztraminers and saw a few here that Monroeville does not carry. read more

Probably the best wine & spirits shop in the city limits. Plenty of parking, frequent sampling opportunities of various spirits, and loads of surprisingly affordable top-quality wines if you know what to look for. Also, I very much appreciate the description sheets that accompany a number of wines, including Wine Spectator / Robert Parker ratings. read more

I thought buying wine in Pennsylvania was a crock, but the Chairman's Selections are some great deals. I don't usually put much stock in "usually priced at X, but our price is Y" signage, but I've personally seen some of the wines in the Chairman's Selections priced nearly double in other areas of the country. The layout of the store is clearly labeled and the store is easy to navigate, if the Shadyside hipsters stay out of your way. read more

Best liquor store in the city. Wine selection is great. Very helpful staff with help with finding bottles not currently in the store. Look for the chairman select for wines at lower cost (though still more than in any order state...) Pretty good champagne and scotch selection too. read more

I love this store. So nice to shop. I also have to say I will forever support them bc they hire trans and diverse employees. Makes me happy. I love coming in and seeing how diverse the staff is and everyone is so nice. I always want to high five the employees. Nice people. read more