went in the shops with my cousin I understand I'm under age but I came as an translator as her…read moreEnglish is not very well. they refused to sell to us and she got emotional after the employees and if I'm correct the manager laughed at us. not recommend store will also contact the bureau and their council for comp on discrimination and racism.

I actually passed up a few liquor stores on my way to this one. Based off of the picture I saw, I…read morefigured it might be worth a walk. The place was clean and organized. The staff made recommendations that were great recommendations. Definitely a good liquor store!

The aim of Joseph Barnes Wines is to introduce interesting and unusual handcrafted wines from…read moresmall, independent producers and constantly seek out new and exciting wines that are rarely available elsewhere but still represent great value for money. Strike a good relationship with them and the road to better drinking begins.

I'm no wine connoisseur, in fact I'd be more likely to choose a £5 bottle of California white from…read moreTesco but I can't recommend this shop highly enough! Located on one of the tiny side streets of Saffron Walden its a bit of a hidden gem. They've made the most of the space they've got with floor to ceiling wine racks, but it feels well organised and cosy rather than crowded. The wines come in at a variety of price points, starting at around £6 and going up to £50+, so there's something for everyone, but what really makes this a great place to shop is the owner, Charles. If you visit on a week day you're likely to get him to yourself, which may sound a little daunting to those who don't know their Chardonnay from their Savignon Blanc, but there's nothing to worry about. He's helpful, informative and not at all pushy, whether you're spending £10 or £100. He will advise not only on the wine itself, but also which meals it compliments, so you can get the most out of your purchase. If you frequent the shop on a Saturday you can look forward to a free wine taster while you browse and when I visited just before Christmas there was even a butler (in full outfit) serving the wine. Even if the shop is busy you wont be ignored and you never feel rushed. But my absolute favourite thing about Joseph Barnes Wines is the story behind each bottle, which Charles will tell you while he wraps it up. Maybe he's making it up as he goes along, but I get the impression that he really does know what he's talking about and it makes the whole thing feel more like an experience than popping into the supermarket for a bottle of plonk. The only think that could make this better would be if he had some cards to include with wine bought as a gift, so that the recipient could learn the story behind their wine too.

Has a GREAT assortment of liqueurs and very helpful workers. No trip to London is complete without…read morea trip to Gerry's

If you are in London looking for hard to find spirits go here. Do not waste your time with the high…read moreend Whisky stores that are fleecing their customers. This place is reasonable. I was here on holiday from the US looking for a bottle of Blanton's. They had me call each day to see if one came in. When it did they held a bottle for me. Great sales team that knows their stuff and is very customer friendly.

This is a superb wine shop to stop at if you're passing through, it has a very interesting and…read moreinspired selection and the people running the place are very knowledgable and enthusiastic. I'm not a wine connoisseur as I have a preference for beer so spend my time drinking that, but we picked up a few bottles of red from the under £10 section and they were all fantastic. The budget section was large enough for anyone but they also had far more wines which were pricier, and I'm sure of great interest to those who are into their wine. They run wine tasting classes if you're getting into the field, and to my pleasure they also stock a small selection of interesting real ales.

This very old, well-established wine merchant in the centre of Shipston is the spot to go if you…read moreneed to buy wine other than standard, supermarket-pushed brands. The staff are really knowledgeable and pleasant; the selection is outstanding (from budget to top quality fine wines) and its location is very handy with plenty of parking. I've bought a variety of wines from here from cheap and cheerful to exceptional and never been disappointed. Its worth going on a wine tasting visit which is fairly priced, incredibly interesting and of course, you get the chance to sample some lovely wines. The tour of their huge cellars while listening to an overview of their history is truly fascinating. They are looking at doing some fairly major and sympathetic development in their courtyard very soon which will be a joy to experience, I'm sure. Having the opportunity to sit and quaff in such lovely surroundings will be fantastic. Remember, if a wine is stocked by a supermarket, Sheldon's won't carry it! Very highly recommended!

Highly recommend you buy wines from Vini Vivi. The owner is very knowledgeable, able to recommend…read morewines for every occasion, and probably has the largest range of prosecco I've ever seen. And yes, a lot of Italian wines!

I just got one thing from here but it was so damn good I have t rave about it: Sparkling red wine…read morefrom Italy. I can't recall the name because I drank it alllllll, then I bought more and gifted it to a friend who also loved it! The owner is knowledgeable, and this place might be dangerous for me if I lived closer :) . Worth a trip to check out if you want great wine!

nice place, nice people!…read more only place open late in this area!

I'm not one to venture this far west unless it's for something special, and, much to my surprise,…read morethis particular branch of Jeroboams is certainly one to travel out of the way for. I can't speak for all the Jeroboams shops - I've only ever been to this one, and even then, just once - but I was rather surprised to find that not only did this branch have a fine selection of wines, they also had a great selection of spirits, including a certain Japanese whisky which led me to this shop. Despite the seemingly posh sounding name, and its location in west London, I found prices in this shop more than fair, even for the hard-to-find whisky. Tom, the person manning the shop the day I visited, certainly knows his stuff. He's not just enthusiastic about wine, but also spirits and where you can enjoy them, which is why you can find craft gins, quality tonic water and other kinds of alcohol in addition to what Jeroboams is known for - wine. He's also the guy behind their Twitter feed, which, if you're a fan of good alcohol and happen to live nearby (or even if you don't, I'd encourage you to follow so that you know what special offers and tastings are on, or, in my case, when certain vintages have arrived! Definitely a place to go to if you're looking for sound advice and something special.. or even if you're not.

I always come here when I need a special wine for a posh dinner party…read more Actually, I have found that Jeroboams is no more expensive than Oddbins across the road, and you are served by people who really know their stuff. I like the fact that they are very neighbourly and help out Mr Christian's next doors - and vice versa. It is a chain, but doesn't act like one.

This is a proper Real Ale Store, I can vouch for this as I have used it on quite a few occasions,…read moreThe Owner is really passionate about his Ale and won't just sell you any old Rubbish for the sake of it. There are a wide variety of bottled beers, not just the same old stuff you can get in Morrisons, but plenty of real quality varieties to suit most tastes. There are guest ales, and you can buy re-usable sealable flaggans to take home with you which hold about 4 pints, or cartons. We bought gift vouchers for our relatives. After tasting them all of course. I have built up a rapport with the owner since using the shop and as I travel the country and have relatives in Germany have brought back beers for him to try and possibly stock. We even bought themed beer for my Brother in Law to wet the baby's head in celebration of the birth of his first son. If you live in Newark, you owe it to yourself to visit the Real Ale Store.

Having searched extensively for a certain beer as a Christmas present I was delighted when I found…read moreit available at the real ale store. The recipient of the special beer is equally delighted! I shall certainly be ordering from the store again.

Spectacularly limited fine wine selection. You'd think it being in Mayfair there would be a decent…read moreselection over £80 a bottle but not here. Major let down - don't come here for fine wines

Fantastic place a block away from the JW Grosvenor House Marriott London. Incredible selection on…read morewines from low to high in price. We briefed Harry on what we liked and our price range and on three visits we were not disappointed with his suggestions. The first two times we tasted several wines but on our third visit we just went with his suggestion. Highly recommended