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.

fully stocked !!! the staff is so nice and attentive and…read morehelpful has all the needs for drinks and mixing great for special occasions great setting and parking good services check em out thank you!!!

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

This place is amazing. Huge selection of bottles and fine alcohol. Owner is extremely nice and…read moreknowable about wine and wine accessories. The vibe is also very positive. Can't recommend this place enough.

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

Would I recommend a drink tasting class at Total Wines? Yes…read more Would I recommend a certain local? Absolutely!! 2617 W Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77025 Would I recommend an instructor? Most definitely!! Mr. Illick (I hope my spelling is correct) I absolutely love love love going to the Total Wine tasting classes! They're packed with history, food pairings, cocktail making ideas, and so much information. I've discovered new brands, learned things I never knew, and even met some great people. One of the best parts is getting to sample everything from budget friendly bottles to high end selections without breaking the bank. I first stumbled across these classes while shopping at Total Wines for a sweet wine. I had no idea they offered them, and I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable they were. Since then, I've attended eight classes, and I've genuinely enjoyed every one. My favorite has been the Champagne class, and my favorite instructor is Illick he always does an amazing job making the classes both educational and fun. These classes are perfect for date nights, solo outings, girls' nights, coworker outings, or even a fun get together with friends and family. Every class includes a spread of sandwiches, fruit, crackers, cheese, cookies, and bottled water. They have from $20-$40 or free (depending on the class), you get all of those snacks plus 7-8 tastings. For me that's a great value! As an added bonus, they also give you 10% off your purchase after the class. So if you're looking for something fun, different, and budget-friendly to do, I highly recommend downloading the Total Wine app and checking out their tasting classes. You might just find your new favorite wine and a new favorite hobby!

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.

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.

I would usually say yes please come check this place out they have a great selection of wine and…read morefriendly people who work there. NOPE def things have gone down hill. We walked in and you think my we were burden than a willing paying customer. We said we would love to buy some wine to take home but would also love to enjoy some wine while we were there along with a cheese and meat tray which is on their menu in the business and on the website. The employee said "Ah well I can sell you some wine but we don't have any cheese that is cut up already so no we can serve you a a cheese and meat tray. We said oh you don't have cheese and meat that's ok thanks and he said no it's just not cut up and I'm not cutting it up. He said there is a food menu next door you can order from and then bring it in here and enjoy your wine then. We looked over it was people selling food from the back of a van. I don't know what happened but I would not recommend this place the staff is unfriendly, not welcoming, and make you feel like you don't belong there (you are putting them out) I never complain about places but honestly I was so upset about today's experience I couldn't help myself but alarm the owner (by making this comment) because if you knew making a cheese and meat tray was an inconvenience or an annoyance to your employees then maybe you should take it off the menu. Not once has that ever happened. We have been there one time when you were out of most of the cheese and some meat and you still was able to make some type of plate to snack on. Thank goodness for the under the volcano across the street they are amazing, delicious, welcoming, and happy to serve you!! Please visit under the volcano and skip this place. It's not worth it and you feel unappreciated as soon as you walk in.

I absolutely love this place. As a Minnesotan, this was my first taste of Texas, and let me tell…read moreyou, it did not disappoint. Starting off with the value for money. I got a large boba milk tea for less than six dollars and the quality is one of the best I've ever seen. The boba was warm at the bottom and the milk tea was cold and sweet making the perfect contrast. I had such a hard time picking out my drink, because there were so many options. Not to mention, there was a large list of mouthwatering desserts that would go perfectly with any drink. By far this place had some of the most variety I'd ever seen in a boba place. From milk teas to dirty lattes, there were so many things to choose from. The seating was really cute as well. There were some booths, some tables and chairs, and some window seating as well. It was very well organized and not too crowded. There were two claw machines in the back but one of them seemed to not be working. There were many portraits and paintings of the sweets and drinks that kept tempting me even more. The service was super kind. There was a large crowd of people in front of us ordering at the tablet, so one of the employees offered to take our order in person to cut down the wait. He also gave us access to the restroom before we ordered, despite their policy! Overall, this was one of the best boba experiences I've pever had and I totally recommend stopping by!

As with their other locations, a large menu of bubble tea and boba favorites. Drinks are made to…read moreorder with customizations available like sweetness level. Interior has some tables for you to stay and enjoy your drink, but most seemed to be doing grab-and-go. Parking - street