They sell soju here which is a huge plus for me, it's the only reason I come here over Hollywood Liquors on Tremont. They also have a bunch of other stuff, the place is huge so they have a nice variety and a great selection. Great location basically on Northeastern's campus so it's very convenient and accessible via the green line, 39 bus, and of course walking. The downside is that they're a bit pricey... $10 for a bottle of soju hurts my soul but I have no other options nearby. I'm sure they know that too and that's why they can jack up the price so much. Sigh. read more

Really enjoy the selection here. They are always stocked up with 30s and have a wide range of beers and liquor. They carry many low and mid-priced wines, but not many pricey ones. On Thursdays they have wine tastings in the evenings which are worth checking out. The owner is very knowledgeable if you catch him during the day and can make some really good recommendations. If you want something they don't carry, just let one of the managers know and they will order it for you. It's a bit pricey though (inflation for location next to a college). Make sure you come in with two forms of ID as they will often ask for backup. read more

Do not go, worst service imaginable, workers are extremely rude. Go anywhere else for alcohol.

I've come to this store for years, and today an older manager or the owner told me to "GO DIE" when I asked that he pull his mask up over his nose. Needless to say, I won't be shopping there again. I am sure this informs other people who actually care about the public health. read more

I used to really like this place, They have some good close-out specials on wine, often good beer for 6'bucks a 6pack, it's close to where I work, and not far from where I live, so I USED TO go there once or twice a week.. BUT NOT ANYMORE.... The other night I went to pick up some boozes for a friends B-day party (while one my lunch break at work which I was taking at 6pm...) Got a bottle of wine and a 6 pack, and got to the register with my ID already in hand for the cashier. I've got an NH ID and the cashier wants more.. I pull a a few other things out and the cashier still says no... ok... "Do you have a scanner" I ask... "no he says, but I know your ID is real"... "well I do come in here a pretty often" I say... "I've never seen you" he says... then pulls my stuff off the counter and yells "next customer" I'm in my mid 20's and nobody has ever pulled this with me before so I look at him and say "hey..come on" Then this guy is all like "your wasting my time, please leave....." So I say ok If your going to pull that, I'm not ever coming back..... So fast forward to my checkout at the next liquor store, I go to checkout, and oh.... where is my ID?????????? So I have to go back to Huntington..... because MR. IMALIQUORSTORECASHIER ANDIVEGOT MOREPOWERTHANYOU took my ID :( The guy is gone and the people at the counter tell me my ID is not there.... hmmmm.... I find him in the store, he's helping some customers find stuff, and ignores me..booooo. Here is where things cross the line.... I ask him if he has my ID, and he says "No ask the counter" I check again, no id...... and go back to him, and get all like "hey you took my ID" he played some BS games for a bit, and then PULLED MY ID FROM HIS POCKET!!! GRRRRR....... not cool yo read more

I don't get this place. The wine section is clean and well organized. The beer section is a complete mess. It's like two separate stores. The beer selection is decent but it looks TERRIBLE. There are signs all over the place, dirty and non working neons and the cooler doors are gross. Just a tip, you might want to wash the cooler windows once and a while. I was looking for a cold 30 pack and after searching around I came into the back room where I was greeted with yet another sign welcoming me to their famous beer cooler. Famous?!? I opened the cooler door and every square inch of this cooler was covered in signs. A visual nightmare. I grabbed my 30 pack, paid and left. I would have given this place 5 stars but the place is so gross. Maybe the owner should think about how his or her store looks and simmer down with the crap on the walls, floor and ceiling. read more

Ok, maybe I have a bias here as I know the staff rather well ... but hey, people are giving this place 1 star which I think is a bit drastic, so 5 stars it is. The prices are a little high, but just look at the location and it'll make sense. It's the only liqour store in the immediate area and it's right next to Northeastern. Liqourland is bigger/cheaper/has a better selection, but it's also 5-6 blocks away in a much more ghetto location. Prices aren't much better in the Mission Hill area. I'm not sure why someone complained about the beer selection, they have your standard domestics as well as quite a few microbrews and imports. They are very tough on IDs, but given the number of colleges nearby it makes sense. read more

Honestly I have been shopping here for 2 years almost exclusively because I live in the area. My issue is with this one girl on the staff. She always makes a huge show out of checking my ID (i'm 23 and I know she has helped me multiple times). Not only does she ask me for backup every time, but she scans it as well. I wouldn't mind if she treated everyone else like this, but she doesn't and quite honestly it's rude. Adam and Ben are nice as are the other guys, but every time I walk into this store and this girl is working, I cringe. Basically, I go here because I live near it, not because of the friendly staff (like at other wine and liquor stores) or the selection. Convenience. read more

This place only gets two stars from me. Why's that? Oh yeah, it's because the selection is total crap. They have a good amount of wines as I walked in, and I went straight back to the chilled champagnes, because that's how I like to roll sometimes, and there were like FIVE CHOICES! That's really sad. I checked the warm bottles, and the selection wasn't really much better. It was either really cheap champagne (which don't get me wrong, I like it, but there's a time and a place for everything) or really good bottles. I got a good bottle, and drank it sitting with Kim in his new Mini Cooper. I joked about smashing the bottle into it like sending off a cruise ship, which Matt didn't think was too funny. The point of this story? This place is okay if you need last minute beer for a party or you have a wine emergency of sorts, but other than that, head to LIQOURLAND! read more

They've got A LOT of beer and wine. And it's really convenient if you're in the area. Yes, it's pricey, but that's what you pay for for convenience. Staff are helpful if you need liquor which is behind the register. Line moves fast. read more

GAH! 3 or 4 stars, 3 or 4 stars?! This place has a pretty good selection of beer (and a walk in refrigerator), wine selection, and a pretty knowledgable staff. However, when you get to the register armed with your supplies for a night of fun, don't be surprised if you balk at the price! You do pay alot more for the convienence. And some of the staff are kinda hmm...not friendly would be a fitting description. Sometimes if i'm in teh mood or the weather permits, i do walk elsewhere for the same exact beer for a cheaper price. Now I'm not necassarily condoning the underage purchase of alcohol via fake id, but to merely comment, they are strict about IDing here. My out of state license does not cut it, and I always need to show another form of picture ID. read more

I called this morning to have champagne delivered to a nearby hotel. The owner, Steve, took my call and could not have been more courteous. Not only did he help me decide on a champagne, he added a note card and delivered it himself. It is very rare these days to have such wonderful service. The next time I'm in Boston, I'll be stopping by to give a personal thank you to Steve and I'll be making a purchase as well! read more

Had a great experience at Huntington Wine & Spirits. Staff was super helpful in finding the selection I wanted for beers. Also first found them through instagram @hwsboston and have been going to the store ever since. I would highly recommend them. Also the owner is super friendly and always is giving out great deals on wine. read more

(AKA: Huntington LOTSA-WINE-liquor-no-beer.) Be prepared to be asked to buy booze for some poor hobo and/or desperate freshman upon leaving. read more

Discrimination to its fullest towards African Americans why tf would you ask me for my ID when I give you my license you ask for another form of id Or anything that's has my name on it how fucking ridiculous the whole time there's a bunch of college kids grabbing liquor and went to the counter didn't have any issue purchasing there product cashier just asked for the ID nothing. I asked the cashier you don't think I look like my ID she replied ooh I can do this no tf you can't only if I'm purchasing liquor with a credit card you can ask to see if the names match. PS not everyone has a debit card you're ID IS A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION WHILE PURCHASING TOBACCO OR LIQUOR NEXT TIME ILL JUST BRING MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR THE STUPID BITCH read more

Used to frequent this place (*liver makes sad face*). They have a helpful staff who have special ordered beers and liquors for me. They even call you to tell you when your order is in (no extra charges). Prices are high but so is their rent, so it's understandable. The best thing about them is the tastings every Thursday. Wine, beer, or liquor. They are always giving samples and sometimes very knowledgable reps are there. They are very strict about IDs, I have an NH license and always bring a backup photo ID. I can't believe why anyone would complain about their policies, it is not worth it to them to sell to you if they are going to be fined or lose their license. read more

A great selection and friendly help. Sticklers for IDs and always ask for a back up if you have an out of state. The location is extremely convenient for on campus Northeastern students. Unfortunately they take advantage of this by jacking their prices which are obscene. I can't believe how much more I sometimes spend there to save myself a slightly longer walk. My favorite part about them is that almost every week they have people giving free samples of beer or wine and sometimes run promotions. read more

Rule number 1 in retail, especially beer/wine. "THOUGH SHALL NOT CLOSE EARLY" ! 10 Mins before 11, closed, lights out. Wtf! Not cool at all. About 15 peeps wanting in for last call. Workers said sorry closed. Btw, we all have very accurate clocks on phones. Lame shit. read more

Very good selection, especially for a place so close to a large university and other smaller schools (considering this is Boston and finding liquor stores near campuses can be challenging). The downside is the prices... on some things they are just a little high and on other items they can be very high. read more

The liquor store closest to my house also has incredibly nice employees and surprise beer sales and special offers and stuff like that! Hoorah! read more

I am not a beer girl. I can't say one way or the other how their beer selection is. But it seems there are enough reviews of that on here already. I can review their wine selection, as I have purchased many a bottle from Huntington Wine and Spirits. The wine selection is small, but well organized. Wines are divided by type and region, making very easy to find a favorite or try something new. (However, they did lose a star because the old setup was even better...for me.) Most of my favorite wines, they stock...that's not to say I haven't gotten a bottle that has totally disagreed with me, but you can't win everytime. And you'll never taste champage if all you drink is Tang. =o) If a wine is not in stock, the staff has offered to order it for me (and not by the case, I can get as few as one bottle.) However, if you find a wine you love, you should order a case (that's anywhere, not just at Huntington) because when you return it probably won't be there. But there's a discount for 6 bottles, which usually leaves me getting one or more bottles for free. The staff has always been friendly with me, and ready to help suggest a liquor for whatever the occasion. read more

Overpriced, unfriendly, and sometimes unwilling to sell if you have out of state ID. Happens to be convenient to Northeastern.

After living in Boston for almost 2 years, I can say Huntington Wine & Spirits lives up to my expectations of finding the cheapest wine possible when taste doesn't matter but percentage does. $4.99 for a 10.5% moscato is a deal too good to turn down. Bring in your empty Dunkin' cup and enjoy this crispy sweet beverage in public, too. Almost feels like home, being able to drink in public and just throw in a couple $$ for a good night out! read more

Always overpriced, always a long line, but so damn convenient. It's hard not to end up here on your weekly liquor run. They stock a pretty large variety of beer and wine and have a basic selection of liquor. Major bonus: you will def run into at least 3 people you know. Drawback: they make you show multiple IDs and always give you that "this is soooo a fake look." read more

I was going to party this weekend around the fenway Northeastern area and I thought I would pick up a cheap 30 rack to be nice. UNfortunately, there is no such word in this place. A 30 rack of BUD LIGHT beer cost me nearly 25 dollars! (the total was 24.57). I have NEVER paid that much in my life for Pabst. But that is pretty on par with everything else thay have there. They say it's expensive because it is convenient, but I would rather drive 5 hours to Canada and drink Jamaican beer than ever pay that much again. read more

Good selection. Rude staff. I walked in their right as they were closing just to have the lights turned off on me so I couldn't see half the store. I made them wait a mere 2 extra minutes to close (I was still out by 11) and the staff didn't say anything to me, just glared. I won't be going back. I'd rather not have any wine than support them. read more

Huntington Wine and Spirits is definitley THE place to go in the Northeastern/Symphony area. They are convenient and you don't have to take your life in your hands by having to go over to Roxbury for your booze. They just renovated the wine area and it seems like they are going for a more "boutique" type of set up and it looks pretty good. The beer selection has grown alot in the last year or so. They have brought in alot of micro-brews and imported beers. I went to one of their beer tastings and sampled over 20 different "craft" beers, whatever they are. They also have the standard domestics in all sizes up to beer balls. The liquor is all behind the counter and it looks like they have a big selection. If you go in on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, you will probably find a free tasting of some sort , usually wine, beer or liquor. Actually, what else is there. If you buy some of the product they are trying, you can get some pretty cool free swag. All in all, HWS is right up there as far as Boston Liquor Stores go. Check 'em out.......... read more

I work at Northeastern University and frequently choose to do my wine shopping at Huntington Wine and Spirits. I am consistently amazed at not only their selection but that they always discount 20% off of six bottles. I price shop often and have always found their prices competetive with Boston and Framingham. If you like wine and great pricing you will do yourself a favor to stop by and shop. It has been a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

The staff here is often rude, and the owner is especially a jerk. I'd much rather walk to another store. The store is kept clean, which I think is maybe the only thing that I like about it. read more

Huntington Wine and Spirits is primarily a NEU beer store. Its bread and butter is selling 24-paks of National, Bud Light, etc., and maybe some Captain Morgan's to NEU fratboys and the like. Not a discriminating crowd. Lots of 'flavored' vodkas for the Tri-Delts. Be advised they card extremely carefully. They do have a good selection of imported premium and domestic 'craft' microbrews. However these tend to be on the pricey side. Occasionally they'll get some remainders from craft brewers and sell them cheap. These are a crap shoot: sometimes they're good, and sometimes there's a reason why the brewer wanted to dump them. Both the hard stuff and the wine are on the pricey side. The wine collection runs to low-mid level stuff: boxed wines, lots of Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay. Not a place to go if you're jonesing for a '99 La Tache, but there's some decent stuff if you look. read more

So I have been coming here for a bit. I live in the area. Last night the employees were so rude you could hardly imagine. I was shocked. My boyfriend and I went there to see if we could get wine. When we arrived at the door, I looked at my phone and realized it was one minute to 11 pm when the close. We were surprised it was that late (just came from eating at the cheesecake factory) and stood there in front of door for a couple seconds. An employee with bright pink shirt, overweight, tattoo on foot, saw us and opened door. She said and I quote "You coming in?" Didn't give my boyfriend a chance to respond before she said, "You have literally 15 seconds to come in here and get out. So hurry up." She spoke like she was super pissed off, and we hadn't even said anything. My boyfriend and I were confused because she was saying we could come in, but she was being mad rude and obviously there wasn't much time. We went in feeling really uncomfortable and I just said to my bf, we don't need to get anything right now. All the employees were standing around watching us like we were criminals. My boyfriend and I preceded to leave. THe rude woman at the door was like "Oh your leaving now?" And I said "Thanks for being so nice" sarcastically and she said "ITs state law that we close right away." And I mean she said this SOOO rudely. It sounded like she was a cop or something who was talking to criminals. Oh, and my boyfriends black by the way, so yeah why don't I play the race card here simply because its entirely possible that this woman was making assumptions based off of his skin color. What she could have done: We are closing in 15 seconds, to which we would have responded by leaving. That simple. We are nice respectable people. I work for the state and my boyfriend goes to school. And this woman.... Well there was no excuse for her behavior. BASICALLY, she invited us in so she could be angry about it. She was SELF SERVING her own already existing frustrations. Horrible customer service, and lost my business. read more

This place is nice and clean, they do give you a suspicious look when inspecting you id even though your over 21. It's just so incredibly convenient. As to their selection, they've had everything I've wanted, so I can't complain. read more

I want to start off by saying I never write reviews on anything normally but felt the need to because the service was so horrible. Tried to get a bottle of champagne but couldn't find my selection of choice. Asked the cashier with the Budweiser hoody twice for help. He wouldn't budge and offered me vague directions. After finally finding it under lock and key I again asked for service. My companion overheard the gentleman say psst I dnt feel like walking. The second worker said I'd have to wait until they could unlock it. I waited even longer then decided to leave disgusted. I can't help but feel there was an underlying motivation for my lack of respect and courtesy. Unless you're into trump I'd suggest staying away from this establishment for your wine and spirits. read more

They have a great selection, and whenever I'm unsure of what to purchase, I describe what I'm thinking of, and what my price range is, and they always find me a great wine/sangria/beer!! read more

As a student at Northeastern University, I have entered this store many times. The owner especially helped me select what I would like for the end of the year party I was throwing. He is extremely knowledgeable and made sure that I was getting good quality liquor for the money I wanted to spend. He introduced me to a couple of his employees and they were all very friendly and professional. A lot of my friends told me to go to this store because the owner is great and the selection is huge. I don't agree with the previous post and feel compelled to write my own review. To Huntington Wine and Spirits, I say thanks and you'll be seeing me and my friends often! :) read more

Pretty good selection. They had my gluten-free beer every time I went in there. Gave me the stink eye the first couple times I came in while checking my ID. Don't count on any advice from the people behind the counter, they'll give you the same frat boy advice you get on campus. read more

Good beer selection, but a little more expensive than other places nearby. But it is the closest liquor store to Northeastern, so the convenience factor alone weighs in its favor. read more

convenient location, large with good selection and fair price. but they staff is sort of snobby and unfriendly.