Clean and well lit with ample parking. Great selection at fair prices. Bring your empty growler and…read morefill with one of their seasonal selections. Redemption in the rear and often times they have tasting promotions.

I was in the neighborhood looking for an Micro Brewery when I accidentally drove up to this…read moreBeverage retailer. Since they had a good selection of IPA's, I chose to acquire them there, and pass on the Mirco Brewery. The service was friendly and accommodating. I would most definitely stop by here again if I am in the area.

As luck would have it, I was in the area and decided casually to see if there were any good beer…read morespots. Universal wasn't too far, and Yelp informed me of the amazing craft beer selection. When I pulled up, I have to admit, I felt i must have been punked. The outside looks just like any liquor and beer store. And even the first few aisles are pretty standard. But head to the back, and you'll find an amazing array of local and just damn good craft beers. I wish more of the hoppy ones could be consistently cold, but that would be challenging given the supply. (Most of these breweries print a canned date on them, so be sure to check.) I've never seen so much Other Half besides at the brewery itself, and they even had a 4-pack of a semi-obscure brewery in the central Connecticut that I adore. Can't wait for another excuse to come by.

Seen one beverage store and you've seen em all...well, that can be mostly true, and thinking that…read moreI'm going to be contradictory to that opening statement is incorrect. Yes, Universal Beverage is no different from your run of the mill beverage stop...in most ways. You understand what I'm talking about if you've frequented spots like this. Ya know, any place with "beverage" in the name that has an ice freezer and plenty of sodas and waters and drinks and such. Though where the money truly lies is in the walls and walls of craft beers that these stores supply. Problem is, just like with Universal, some of these beers generate a shelf life much longer than they're intended to have (i.e. dust covered bottles). Therein lies the major turnoff of any place like this. BUT, I have to return to the first paragraph and say that Universal differs from many other spots for one huge reason: Other Half. Maybe this means very little to some avid beer drinkers (especially if IPAs aren't your thing) and perhaps there are a few craft beer aficionados that shun OH (for whatever reason), but for me (and many others), Other Half has consistently been a quintessential brewery in the NY suds scene as they continue to dole out glorious beers week after week. My issue comes from the fact that I could never consistently lay my hands on some cans of OH without trekking to the brewery...until now. You see, Universal carries a massive selection of Other Half beer. I was amazed to see how many cases lined the floor by one corner of this small beverage storefront. Though true amazement came once I learned that OH had just released cans the day before and lo and behold, Universal had them in stock the very next day. Better yet, prices are the same as if you got the cans straight from the brewery. No uptick in prices which is extremely hard to beat. This trio of facts alone earns several Yelp stars for Universal Beverage. I'll move away from Other Half factor for a moment and give Universal a little more credit for their beer selection. They do indeed get a pretty eclectic and hard to find variety of beers from local spots and other areas that can be difficult to come by. A small case in point would be my desire to track down the Warhead sour beers from Artisanal Brew Works. There they were, sitting on the shelf when I first walked into UB. Though not that exotic it was still a great first impression to say the least. I will throw one other caveat out there with this place. Unlike many beverage stores that are all for you mixing and matching single cans, Universal tends to gear themselves at keeping things in the 4-6 packs that they are purchased in. This isn't necessarily a problem (especially for those that just gotta have some Other Half or something else of rarity and want the four cans the way they come), but I can't help but shake the fact that a few cans didn't make it into my beer fridge because I only wanted one, and that just wasn't an option here. Just a good piece of info to know. Overall, Universal Beverage is really nothing spectacular to look at. It's almost hole-in-the-wall-esque from its size and pushed back location on Westbury Avenue. But it's the treasures of knowing just what you can find there (specifically, but not limited to, Other Half) which puts this place on the map. I'll most certainly be back as I continue to follow them on Instagram as I wait for the posts of new cans they get in stock. Follow them too (the owner will be happy to know you're checking them out online) and perhaps you'll see a post that makes you venture to Universal Beverage for something rare...or just Other Half. Either way you'll be glad you went.

Little Neck Beverage has been my ho to place for alcoholic adukt beverages and sodas since '94 when…read moreI first moved to Nassau County. They have a wide variety of beer and sodas and the prices are very good. Very convenient location and they offer delivery service as well.

Great place for beers and sodas. Also to recycle. They have everything so ask the staff because…read morestock laid out in giant warehouse. Will also carry out purchases to the car. No atmosphere but prices are good.

Don't quote me, but I would imagine that if you cannot find it here you will not be able to find…read moreit. The selection is massive, the prices are fair and the service is helpful. If you are in need of a standard or hard to find beer or cider, come here and I'm sure they will have it. They even have this fancy new redemption machine that really cuts time on returns.

This is a great place to buy your beer, bottled water or ice. They are located near cross island…read moreparkway along Jamaica avenue. They don't have a parking area but every time I go there I don't have a problem with parking. It's has been a few years now that I have been going to this place, this is a very good spot for buying craft beers, they have a nice selection, and they also have some imported beers. If you have a beer growler and you wanted it to be filled up with some choice of beer just ask the staff. The place also sells a few snacks that goes well with beer, right beside the cashier counter. Prices are fair, staff are nice, and from where I live I don't have to drive too far. For me and my friends, this is our go-to place to buy beverages when we are planning a party. Whoever is in the area, I suggest you try this place.

John and his staff are great! It's a tight store, but that just means they have a selection! Beers,…read morewaters, sodas, energy drinks, a small section by the counter with some snacks. They have kegs as well and they take big orders if you're having a party & want to be stocked & ready to go. In the winter they also sell salt for the snow & ice, it's a place I choose to purchase that from because it's usually always in stock during the season.

It's the absolute go to spot in the area. They have it all and are constantly being in new stuff…read morefor you to check out. Lots of the good stuff already in the coolers too. The staff is super friendly and they treat you right with help to your car or box for all your stuff. If your like me you might ven grab a bag of pork rinds or plantain chips that are hanging by the front too. They have everything from your standard beers, to lots of ciders and of course the crafts that feature a lot of local NYS beers too. Love supporting other businesses in the state!

Excellent assortment of beers + terrific service + great hours = Country Wide Beverage…read more Soon after moving into the area, I found the need to stock my fridge with an assortment of beers, both for myself and for guests who might come and visit. A quick trip down Merrick Road took me to Country Wide Beverage in Valley Stream. Noticing the size of the place, I decided to journey in. Although the parking lot can only accommodate up to 4 cars (or perhaps 12 bikes), it's well worth the effort to come here. First of all, hours here are terrific! On weekdays, they're open as late as 9pm (and open as early as 8:30am). Compared to other beverage barns in the area, that's not bad at all! Second of all, the service is great! Especially with nobody in the store, the owner came over and asked if I needed any help finding what I needed. In mentioning I wanted to try a good stout, he showed me a few options and asked what my preferences would be for stouts. After showing me a few choices, he ended up taking me over to a part of the store that served Ommegang. Knowing a few friends, including Josh G., who visited this brewery in Cooperstown and has great things to say, I decided to give it a shot (and was very impressed that they offered that brand). The staff is very friendly, personable and upbeat. They're great! Finally, the beer selection here is immense! Looking for a good national staple (Bud, Corona, Guinness, Stella, Heineken)? They've got you covered. Want something closer to home like Brooklyn Brewery or Ommegang? No problem. Looking for a good German beer? They've got Dunkel and more! How about a nice ale from the U.K.? You can find Wells (including Banana Bread ale, one of my favorites) and more. I'm really just scratching the surface here. The options are immense! Prices here are not all that shabby either, very similar to what you might find at other beverage barns. Between the service, hours and beer selection here, there's no reason to pass up this venue. You certainly must visit given the opportunity!

I'm a fairly regular customer in this place so I was surprised to be treated the way I was this…read moremorning. Went into grab two big bags of ice and didn't have any cash. The total rang to $11 and they have a $15 minimum for credit cards, which is illegal. I asked her to take it and she had an attitude. And then when I said you're just gonna not take my business and let me walk away, she complained that I didn't put the ice back with an attitude. Nice customer service and there's plenty but will be distributors around town!!

Very well stocked and super organized store with a huge parking lot…read more They always have good deals happening.

The best place for higher end Italian, California, and Spanish wines. Just so so French selection…read more Excellent prices. Knowledgeable staff.

This place is great! I come here all the time, it's the beer distributor located closest to my…read morehouse so it's where I go whenever I need so beer. We also usually get our water and gatorades from here as well. They always have the new trendy drinks that I want to try, which is awesome! For example, this summer I had been seeing people everywhere start drinking spiked seltzers and wanted to give it a try. I wasn't disappointed when I got here to look for them and even saw three different types that I didn't even knew existed! They also have a nice selection of craft and seasonal beers in the aisle next to the refrigerators that you should definitely check out if you're looking for something other than your typical bud light/coors light. Staff is super friendly and helpful and they always offer to help me carry my drinks out to the car if I get a couple of boxes. Great place to have in the area!