This place definitely has the largest wine selection. Also the largest spirits selection as well. As for beer it's a bit lacking. But the place has everything that you would need to host a higher end cocktail party. They also have variety of cheeses. If there is one takeaway is that the place can be a bit overwhelming. If you don't know what you want ahead of time you can be there for a while. But they have a excellent staff to help you out on that. Great place just need a bigger beer selection. read more

The level of disrespect and the amount of profanity used to greet me while picking up an order last night is unacceptable! As I waited, the staff walked around me trying to find ways to avoid me. Finally manager came out with my large order and while I asked why his staff was treating me like this, he began to threat me that he cancel my larger order. For the first time being here, I can say it's the worse experience I had. I guess if you are Hispanic or anything but Caucasian, expect to be treated with disrespect and profanity. read more

This is a one stop shop for all your wines and spirits. U have choices u would not imagine there are.

Tim who runs the cigar section of this legendary store went above and beyond to gain my loyalty. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided outstanding customer service when I had an issue with an expensive cigar. I live in Mission Viejo and it's worth the drive to get the customer service Tim provided! read more

I have been a long time customer at this place and was quite disappointed today. I bought a Leoville Poyferre 200 from them for $180 After opening the bottle last night, the wine was not right. I had this wine couple times at a restaurant and wanted to enjoy it home. I brought back the wine the next day to hi times hoping they can replace it with a proper one and help me on this. They made it seem like it was my taste buds. I had someone else try the wine and it clearly was not right. Gary (the wine guy) made either seem like the wine was not that bad but it was not also good. I strongly believe they did not preserve the wine properly. To make me happy. They offered me to go half way. Offering me a $60 wine replacement. I was very disappointed in that. After voicing my disappointment, he went up his offer for a $80 wine. I ended up losing money on what was supposed to be a special treat. I will not be buying them anymore and it's sad because it was my favorite liquor store for many years. 2 star for at least trying to do something about it by giving me another bottle instead. Which I appreciate. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Gabe and crew are the best. All the wine tastings are a good time. Plus they have a broad selection of wines and spirits from across the world. read more

Dope spot. If you're looking for something specific or obscure, this place probably has it. The selection is impressive and the staff is incredibly helpful and nice across the board. If they don't have something, they'll put you on a list and call you which is cool. read more

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My friend invited me to visit this place, I was like a child in a candy store. The variety of spirits and wines is amazing. They also have an area with good cigar selection. A must visit place if you are in the hunting for rare bottles. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Really love the online ordering and the curbside delivery They also have a wonderful selection of beer and wine read more

AMAZING STORE WITH BASEMENT STOCKED international best alcohol..We all know wines particularly are much healthier OUTSIDE THE USA.. Great unusual products and great vibe!! read more

Family owned wine cellar and spirits shop, serving the people of Costa Mesa since 1957. They have a 3000 square foot underground temperature-controlled cellar, which houses 10,000+ wines from around the world. Their staff is made up of three generations of relatives, all highly knowledgeable of wine and spirits. The shop is well organized, and products are fairly priced. I was in search of a specific bottle of Blanton's for a Christmas gift, and had a hard time finding it anywhere else. Hi-Time had plenty of it, at the best price I'd seen. The shop was very busy a week before Christmas, but the staff were still genuinely friendly and helpful, and the line moved quickly. I highly recommend Hi-Time. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Great selection of Blanton's - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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For years I've heard about this place but, as it's not all that convenient for me, I've never visited until now. And wow! I was blown away once I stepped through their doors. Completely overwhelmed. If you are wanting wines from small wineries you've never heard of or hard-to-find wines, this is your place. Their "wine cellar" has row after row of wines with descriptive placards for nearly every one. The wines are sorted by location and type and then alphabetically. I spent much longer than I anticipated walking along the rows of wine, reading the descriptions and discovering many, many labels that were new to me. Prices range from under $20 to over $100. This seemed to be a place for people who like the better wines within that wide price range. But don't feel like you have to know anything about wine to shop here - it's the type of place that's perfect for both first-time wine buyers and wine aficionados. I walked out with a couple of bottles which I'm excited to try; my wine app gives them high ratings. Yes, they have all sorts of other booze there too as well as cigars but I honestly just spent time, too much time, in their wine area so can't speak to anything but that. Customer service is great. I was gently approached at one point by an employee who asked if they could help me find anything specific or answer any questions. The cashiers are kind and quick. It might sound odd but I had a fun time here just discovering new labels and am certain I'll have even more fun trying them. read more

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Hi-Time is probably my favorite place to buy alcohol in OC now. I'm already a member of many wineries and will occasionally buy spirits directly from the producer; however when I need to go to a local spot that I know will have a great selection, Hi-Time is my place. Their selection can tickle anyone's fancy from acclaimed DRC wines and Mouton-Rothschild to cult staples like Sine Qua Non and Saxum. On the liquor side, they have so many choices ranging from a variety of different Blanton's bottles to Lagavulins that are even older than me! I also love how they hold tastings on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Sometimes they'll even take walk-ins for them as well. But there aren't a lot of places that have tastings for good alcohol around the area. They have a calendar of events for what they'll be pouring every month and it's always a fun time. If you're looking for a place to buy alcohol, you'd be remiss to pass up on Hi-Time. read more

Such a fun experience! The wines were amazing and Gabe made it so fun and memorable. Will definitely be back

If you are a person who likes to spend money on higher quality liquor, this is the place for you. This place has quite a selection and has very friendly staff to help you during shopping. When I got into the store I was immediately greeted by an employee asking if there was anything I was looking for. Yes, I was looking to replace my empty bottle of Blanton's and also pursue completing my goal of collecting each topper. Just in luck, this place had it in store and not just that they rare editions of Blanton's! It's rare enough to have a regular bottle of Blanton's, but to have the gold edition or the "import" green label edition (made popular by John Wick) available well... that simply doesn't happen. So I got my bottles I needed and explored the place more. Large selections of anything you need alcohol and even a nice cigar section. Skip the large chain of alcohol vendors and go to this spot. You'll get better customer service and a better selection. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Highly recommended. Hi Time has very knowledgeable and helpful staff and a huge selection of Wine, Spirits and Beer. Best liquor store in Orange County that I have been to. Their wine cellar is prodigious and can be intimidating at first but well organized. Their prices are great as well and sometimes they have outstanding deals on close outs. read more

Did you know employees leave notes about you on your profile here? And they're not nice notes, they are rude comments. Also, check your receipt for pricing & number of items purchased before you leave because there are errors. I'm done with this store. read more

While Hi-Time is located 45 minutes away from our home, it nevertheless is my go-to wine retailer whenever I have a specific need, such as finding "a 97 pt. Cabernet Sauvignon rated by Robert Parker or Wine Spectator." The team there is friendly, eager to help and extremely knowledgeable. read more

Disneyland for adults They have everything you can think of, even snacks for those last minute party runs. It can be very overwhelming if you don't know what exactly you're looking for and you can easily spend so much time here exploring all the offerings. First time here and the beer cooler is pretty phenomenal. They have bottles and cans from various breweries all over the country. I was excited to see more of the East coast and Midwest breweries represented. The wine section downstairs is just art. Bottles on the walls like a library. Sign up to earn points when you checkout as well! read more

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Being a visitor in the OC, I don't claim to be a know-it-all, but I have to say, this place is pretty amazing! It's much larger than I thought at first glance from the exterior or they have maximized their spacing to store as much wine as possible. The areas are sectioned off by countries, regions, etc. It's like being a grown-up kid in a candy store! You can literally be here for a long time just looking at all the labels. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. For a wine ignoramus such as myself, I just appreciate a good pairing, but have no clue where to start. I did purchase 2 bottles of wine to start and I'm sure I'll be back. You can never go wrong with a staff pick and of course, what a friend can recommend. This is the kind of place to pick up spirits and other gifts for that foodie friend, wine connoisseur or hostess who has everything. There were some premium, unique chocolates and cheeses as well. It's difficult to walk out of here without something in your hand. Parking in the lot. read more

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Love this place! So much selection and family owned. Can't wait to go back. Tons of win and good selection of liquor.

Great selection and awesome prices! I drive up from San Diego every now and then just to bring some bottles home. If you love bourbon and wine, store picks, etc. this is your place! read more

A place that I've always thought was a local go to where I can find any wine in the world. I was looking for a good Italian wine and an $80 wine was listed with high ratings! I tried it and was disappointing! I have shopped here many times and been quite happy so the one time that I asked for a refund I was denied and told this wine was up to its ratings. Instead of doing the right thing for the customer and returning or refunding, you basically have lost a customer. read more

Great prices and great service. The manager helped me with a wine and cheese pairing I was hosting, sharing her knowledge and providing me with a perfect shopping list. read more

Awesome selections; great service. Spirits, wine,beer, mixers and lots of other surprises! Been a local staple for years. If you have a celebration this is one stop you must make. Thank you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025 read more

I love Hi-Time. They have a huge selection of wine, but also tons of bottles that I can't find anywhere else of every spirit. There are also lots of liqueurs along with cool bartending tools, knick knacks, and gifts. You're not getting over charged like BevMo and other big name liquor stores. Also, the staff is extremely kind and helpful. I've been here for a wine tasting, which was fun & informative (you get a discount on the wines tasted for the day if you wish to purchase a bottle), and I frequent the store any time I need to restock the home bar or find a rare bottle. I honestly couldn't recommend it more. read more

Try the wine tasting! So much fun great value for your money and you get to enjoy really nice wine. The bartenders are great and the cheese plate is delicious. Go on the website to make a reservation i loved it! read more

SoCal's premier bodega. It's the closest to an alcohol lover's equivalent of "being a kid in a candy store". It has been family owned and operated for at least 60+ years and at least three generations of family members are in charge of various parts of the store. If you're walking into the store blindly or without a clear objective in mind, the experience can be a bit overwhelming. While the store's focus is on wine, they also sell a huge selection of beer, spirits, mixers, accessories, bar food, gourmet chocolates and even cigars (smoke shack). There's organization even for these separate categories but the sheer amount of their inventory makes it easy just to get lost and geek out over their stock. Even better when they claim to stock rare bottles... I heard about this store as my WSET L3 professor (MS Peter Neptune) keeps on singing praises about this place and quite a few of his former students work at this store. For me this adds to the charm because I'm all about the educational aspect of an alcohol tasting, especially the wines. For one particular visit I asked an employee (Dan?) about my situation: what wines can I get from the Old World that are textbook examples of a certain region for the WSET L3 tasting portion that doesn't break the bank? He was able to guide me through a few wines and tell me the characteristics of each producer. Also helped that he was a former student himself. I've cracked through two of the bottles so far... all are good wines in their own right. As for the wines, it is broken down into three sections: their value wines are scattered across "the ramp" (max price $20), wines from the Southern Hemisphere (South America/Australia) closer to the front of the store and their famous cellar, one of the largest in the US that stores wine from the Northern Hemisphere (Europe/US). The cellar is also subdivided into Europe and its regions in the front (with the major region/style given its own section with a placard including a small description, ie. St. Emilion [right bank Bordeaux], Barolo [Nebbiolo-only region in Piemonte]), with New World and its varietal-focused wines towards the back. It's so easy just to get overwhelmed and lost just in the cellar, but armed with WSET L3 education I think I can kinda make my way around the cellar for what I want and just confirm my pick with one of the staff members. From Thursday-Saturday they also just recently opened up their wine bar. On the days they're open they do wine tastings focusing on specific regions, styles or famous importers. This is different from other wine tastings featuring a specific producer as those can get repetitive really quickly. Despite being *far* from home, I think I found my go-to place to stock wine. I may just have to go here a few times a year and stock up then. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - My haul from Hi-Time. Prepping for WSET L3. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Huge selection with great pricing. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Many items can be found at this location and for a better price than other local beer and wine vendors. read more

I refuse to go anywhere else for cigars! Michelle is the kindest soul you will meet and she knows her cigars, the entire team in the cigar corner is the just the best, so nice and always have a smile on their face and go out to their way to help you. By far the best selection, pricing and service out of anywhere in the state that I've found... and trust me, I've looked. I've been coming in here regularly for about 4 years + and I can't recommend it enough! read more

Great wine tastings! Check the calendar for the theme that best fits your tastes! Best wine and spirit selection in OC by far

Amazing variety of liquors and wine! The employees are super helpful and friendly. My only concern is with the wine bar! They have great options for tasting but the amount of wine they give you is to tiny for the price and they are not consistent with the quality of their charcuterie platter! One week is good and the next one is super small read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - $15 for this small "Charcuterie plate " - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Once again, thanks to Gabe and Marcus for not only putting on an awesome tasting experience, but Gabe being able to suggest a wine not on the tasting based on a region and a rough flavor profile and absolutely nailing it. Can't recommend their tastings and experience highly enough. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - 2020 Castalia Pinot Noir + Chilean sea bass, 2005 Bordeaux + filet mignon, both purchased based on tastings at Hi-Time Wine Cellars. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

HI-Times is a cherished local store that makes you feel like you went to spirits and wine heaven. No matter if its Gin, Whiskey or Wine, Hi-Times has an aficionado waiting to help. The employees are enthusiastic and abundantly helpful. They have tastings every week that allow you to try their wonderful offerings. The prices vary from very affordable to high end options. There is something for everyone at this wonderful local gem. Definitely go out of your way to visit this delightful shop. read more

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I hate that I found this place because now I'll be going here a lot! They have a great selection of liquors and spirits. They also had all the ingredients necessary to make various cocktails like different types of bitters and syrups. They also have a pretty wide selection of wines and they do wine tastings in a separate area. I didn't check out the area where they kept their beers, but seems like they have a good variation of beers to from what I saw from a distance. The staff is super friendly and helpful, lots of variety, and prices are very competitive compared to other places like BevMo and Total Wine. read more

Gary was very professional and knowledgeable. He was able to facilitate the sale of a 1928 bottle of French wine.

The customer service here is great, Jocelyn helped me find what I was looking for and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will continue to shop here :) read more

I love it here! Usually the best prices and by far the best selection in town. Staff is knowledgeable and if they don't have something you want they can likely order it for you. I like to go to the wine tastings on Thursday with my boyfriend read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Natural wine tasting - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Hi-Time is a family owned business. The people that work in the wine, champagne, spirit area are ULTRA knowledgeable. The wine tasting are also fun! Love This Place! read more

Love this place. Huge selection of booze and the garden/landscape always looks fab. The kids love to find caterpillars and butterflies