I'll start off by saying that this location is massive and one of the "prettiest" Joe Canals I've…read morebeen in - literally floor to ceiling product aisle after aisle and well "zoned". They also have a large selection of THC beverages which is always a plus in a Jersey liquor store too. The cashier was really nice and packed everything neatly in a box to make my life easier. If I'm in the area again and need adult beverages I'll definitely stop back in.

They sold the store about a year ago. What a shame. The new…read more"staff" is rude and useless. What a difference from the old owners and staff who were friendly, knowledgable and helpful. The store has removed all of the things that made Joe Canal's a decent place to shop - including competitive pricing. Lastly, be sure to watch the price charged at the register - they've tried to overcharge me twice. There are definitely better liquor stores!

I think this is a first for me, a second update for a total of 3 reviews of the same business. And…read more2021 seems to be a year for updates as well. I can thank a global pandemic for renewing and invigorating my interest in fine spirits, and this shop in particular for having a depth of variety not found elsewhere in Hamilton or neighboring towns. Lately my drink of choice has been wine and cocktails, but previously and during the height of Covid, I became immersed in sours and ciders. This place has both in abundance, in fact I don't think it's possible to try all of them, as they keep getting new ones in. My trip today to find a new sour proved fruitful( pun intended) but also time consuming. I have learned from experience that it's helpful to bring my reading glasses with me, there's just so much new stock to view and labels seem smaller every year. Along with old favs I saw a number of new sours and settled on the lesser of 2 pricey options. I may have gone with the pricier one had there been someone with experience of the brewery and firsthand knowledge of its pedigree. That will probably haunt me until I go back and shell out the $ to try it myself;) I also took some time today to peruse the Scotch selection, which is also a favorite of mine in cooler weather. That is what prompted me to update this. It may not be the biggest of known shops to me, but the prices are amazing. I noticed that some of those items are on sale. There is no clear signage except for a small shelf tag which on some items show previous price. The specific item I was pricing was about $5 less than a place I thought was the lowest, this item was not on sale either. It appeared to be very nice gift boxy bottles from last holiday that were $10 or more off of the original. I'm definitely going back to take advantage of at least one of those. I also spent more time in the wine aisles. Again great prices on some of the more upscale but still widely available Ca wineries. I think the selection is very good but again not quite as good as Canals. However I think they will match or beat most prices. Customer service in general is very good, esp at the checkouts. I think having a wine/ and or beer expert around at all times would be beneficial to this store. I asked again while at the register and was told he would be in later in the day. So it seems that this is a q they get and there is an expert on hand some of the time. It's also cool that they have food trucks around on the weekends. There are in store tastings too which I've not had a chance to try. Definitely my favorite liquor store by far for this extended area. Thanks for carrying so much local and craft brew items!

This store is always well stocked and prices are very good. They have a growler station with…read morerotating taps. Their craft beer selection is one of the biggest I've ever seen. They have impressive selection of wines that are organized well and span the gamut of price ranges. Today was an interesting trip. I picked up a mobile order at the IHOP just a minute down the road and decided I would stop into Buy Rite and stock up as the governor of New Jersey was set to make a big announcement related to the COVID-19 outbreak which I expected to follow suit of NY where non-essential business would have to close. Upon entering the store I was taken back by the long line of people with the same idea. I knew I probably shouldn't be out and surrounded by this many people but I was taking all the precautions and had my trusty bottle of Trader Joe's hand sanitizer spray in my side pocket. What scared me a bit at this location was the lack of precautions taken by this store. People leaving the store and passing along baskets and carts to other customers with nobody wiping them down. Employees without gloves or masks. No sign of wipes or hand sanitizer anywhere. All in all, this is still a good spot to stock up on booze, wine, and craft beer, or even fill your growler but I won't return until this pandemic is over, even if it remains open.

My friend told me about this place being a liquor store and a bar. Jay greeted my friend and I and…read moreis so friendly. We had a shot of Jack for the sake of embracing the ambiance and bought a new organic Spanish red wine for a BYOB dinner. I will definitely be returning to this spot. It's the perfect meet up and chill location.

If you want a chilled out dive bar and a nice selection of liquor. Check out Franklin liquor and…read moretavern. Prices are good and atmosphere is super chill and friendly. Hope to see you there.

An update has been overdue for several months. Although not a mega store sized space, they pack in…read morea lot of high quality beers as of late. Many are labeled with untapped info which has served me well in my selections. I've even had luck in buying some of the sale beers. They carry a nice selection of wines too. On one of the aisle ends there is a display of staff picks, all of which are discounted 15%. I grabbed a bottle of a white French blend that was unique. If it's good I plan to go back for more at the very fair price. I also see a nice selection of spirits, and some lesser know examples such as Arak. Customer service is helpful and friendly,

5's are not enough. Family run and they sincerely care…read moreabout each person who shops with them. I do NOT know who the "old bat" is, but I can tell you I have been shopping here for years, following them after their moving to new location. The lot gets busy in the evening because of the new market that's opened. It's worth going here for something special and want them to order it for you (*if they can and usually can). Fine wines, expansive variety of beers and liqueurs.

It's easy to figure out when you've passed through the line of demarcation between Supermarket…read moreWegmans and Wino Wegmans... the space opens up and the soundtrack immediately changes from white noise warehouse to a cool classic rock vibe that honestly they should pump into the rest of the store. Look, unless you're an obnoxiously hard to please oenophile who will only tolerate some obscure vintage from the Loire Valley then Wegmans selection is to be considered vast and more than adequate for 99.9% of your drinking needs. Most important, they are staffed with knowledgeable pros who can keep your wanderings to a minimum. A vast improvement over their overcrowded digs previously. See you on the Dark Side of the Moon.

Average port selection with some surprisingly high end vintage ports in the rare wine room. Wish…read morethe rare wine room selection was available online for better shopping. Joe Canal's up the road has much better pricing.

Convenient little liquor store if you live nearby! The beer selection is solid - nothing too…read moresurprising, but they have most staples and a few random extras. Since I pretty much only drink beer, I can't really comment on the wine and liquor selection, but the shelves seem pretty full of different options to me :) Prices are OK - maybe a tiny bit higher than larger stores, but nothing crazy. The aisles are kind of tight and you can end up having to wait for a second to avoid creating a traffic jam with other customers, but not a big deal. Service is friendly and effective. Overall, I will continue to shop here when I'm lazy and don't want to make the trip to larger liquor stores in the area :)

A good, local liquor store. Lacks the variety in inventory that the mega-stores in the area have…read moreand the prices are slightly higher, but the owner and his family are exceedingly nice and they'll go out of their way to order anything that you're looking for. They're also a local lottery retailer, so you can go take a shot at Mega Millions AND grab a bottle of something to wash away your tears (or celebrate your new found fortune!) all in one stop!

Quick in and out for a last minute holiday libation. Nothing esoteric just a solid core collection…read moreof wine and spirits that will do the trick in 99.9% of ocassions. Never think of the place but I should more often as it is compact, nicely organized and staffed politely... checking all the boxes for five stars.

The be at place to buy alcohol. So they don't have one close to me so I stopped here in the way to…read morea family party to grab some thing. The experience was amazing their selection is great but it's the experience that you can't compare to anywhere else they also have 5 wines or so to try all the time can't beat it.

Tight on the selection here, and prices are a bit pricier than other stores…read more Decent whiskey selection overall, and great to see Soju.

I went here at 8:45 when they are supposed to be closed at 10 I don't understand how they close…read morethis early on a Saturday

I too am close to being a fan of this very nice liquor store, literally steps away from my…read moreneighborhood. I am probably more snobby in my alcohol consumption than many folks. And it's just in the selection here that keeps me from being a true fan. That being said I can see myself stopping by, or maybe even stumbling in without a car if ever the need arises;) My first impressions were promising. Wide open aisles without case stack displays everywhere. Leading off the first aisle is local NJ wines, for the most part sweet ones but with a few decent dry also. Prices were pretty much inline with other local retailers. There is overhead and floor signage to find specific sections easier. The French offerings are pretty sparse, but you have a few $20 ish and slightly higher options. Regrettably I skipped the Italian section completing so that will be in my list for the next visit. I did see 2 higher end Barolos in a glass display that housed other more expensive bottles. The California offerings were slightly better, here you will find a few bottles over $30 from know growers. But I noticed a few more widely known items were a buck or 2 higher than other local shops. In the spirit category, there are decent selections in Scotch and possibly tequila, less so for bourbons. But the catch is you have to chose from available choices, not necessarily what you came in looking for. That could mean finding a new fav. Or something you'll end up using as a mixer.... The beer and lighter drink section left me wanting for more. There were a few interesting brands I've not heard of, but really no sours or ciders to speak of. I eventually made my way to the back of the store where there is a non refrigerated section of less mainstream items. Here I noticed a few local brews and ciders, and my eventual purchase, Rodenbach in euro pint cans. I've never seen them before so yes, I did find something I wasn't expecting here! Customer service was friendly by all 3 employees I encountered, I was even asked if I needed any help. I have a few items in mind I saw there that I may have to come back for too. Great option for Hamilton residents not wanting to go to large box stores. This one was not too small and crowded, nor too big and imposing. 3.5 stars and counting

After picking up our Covid-19 take out celebratory dinner across the road at Szechuan House, we…read morestopped in at Wine Republic for a 12 box of beer to enjoy with our spicy Chinese feast. Put on my mask and gloves and walked in for the first time. It is a big warehouse style store, with good prices and friendly staff. I found my way to the rear where the cases of pilsner were piled up on wood pallets. The large display of Corona caught my attention and the irony was inescapable. Modelo Cervesaria has stopped production of this line due to its name association with the pandemic, but that didn't mean they weren't going to allow their distributors to sell what was already in stock. Why not? After all, it isn't labeled "COVID LIGHT". That might give me pause. So, I pulled a box from the stack and proceeded to the cashier. In another time my appearance with mask, gloves and black hat would have set off alarm in the employees, and maybe even a sawed off from under the counter. In this new reality I was met with a smile and gratitude for stopping in. Their wine and whiskey aisles seemed to lack much variety compared to the big boys, but it was more than adequate for a quick booze purchase. I would certainly visit again when in the vicinity.