Reasons I like Marty's: 1. They have my favorite wine, which is now my mom's favorite wine. 2. You can get lost in their selection, but a friendly staff member will bail you out. 3. Lots of snack options near the registers, which I can never resist/tempt me to the store in the first place. Reasons to go back: All the above and what's this about sandwiches?? How did I not notice them before? read more

Marty's has been go-to for years. However, when I went to purchase an item that in two places in the store was marked at a lower price than advertised on the shelf (in both places) the manager decided to argue with me. Nah, not interested. Plenty of places to take my business where if there was a mistake made, they'd own rather than pin on me. read more

Reasons for five stars: 1. They carry bitter lemon and half and half along with tons of other hard to find mixers. 2. Fantastic beer selection. 3[2-a?]. Good keg selection, plus you can special order a lot of stuff--seems like every other liquor store in the area just carries kegs of Piss or Piss Lite these days. 4. Fantastic wine selection. 5. Great bread, cheese, and deli selections at more reasonable prices than at the Whole Checks next door. Other reasons if these didn't work for you: 1. Everyone who works here seems to be happy and really like their jobs--an increasing rarity in retail. 2. If you're into cigars, I would guess you'd be psyched about their humidor. 3. If you do need something from Whole Checks, they're conveniently located next door. read more

The best thing I have found since my move to Newton, and its a good one! I just walk around in here, they have so much nice stuff. The "beer guy" I spoke to, however, was a complete moron. So don't talk to him. Wide selection of strange microbrews and foreign wines. Hooray! read more

Destination Boozeland. Swoop in for something quick and walk out struggling under the weight of a paper bag of clinking bottles of allkinathings. The beer selection is awesome. I like that they highlight what's new and interesting on the endcaps of the beer aisles. They rotate these seasonally and it's all carefully selected. They also have the bargain bin at the back of one of the beer rows. Seek your treasure here and you may come home with a $2 Baltika or something of similar ilk. The wine selection is pretty good too. Liquor is well-stocked and well-organized, though venturing into the pricey scotch/whisky section kind of unnerves me as I'm afraid I'll swing my arm into a $500 a pour item. I haven't utilized the food section enough, mostly because I'm trying to cut down on the number of (admittedly worth it) $8 jars of mustard I buy. Beautiful selection of quality products though, and I hear the deli at the back of the food section is tops too. So get amongst it already. read more

Great selection of all types of alcohol. But come on Marty, if you're gonna charge the exorbitant prices you do (some seem very arbitrary btw) at least invest in teaching your employees some simple courteous customer service skills- maybe how to say hello at the check out counter... More importantly, when a customer purchases a make your own six pack, inform your check out employees not to shake the cans out of cardboard. Come on man, how foolish can one be to allow their employees to do that? Why would any check out person at a beer store shake a beer? Especially in front of the customer!! read more

Amazing liquor store with a delicious secret find deli hidden inside. Amazing sandwiches. Great specialty food products and one of the biggest wine and alcohol selections around. Marty's !!! read more

Advertised curbside pickup at all locations on their web site so I placed an order online and drove to the store once it was ready. No curbside pickup happening when I arrived. No signs saying anything about curbside pickup. Had to go inside the crowded store and initial the receipt with the store pen. Not cool during this virus outbreak. Then got home and discovered that one of the six-packs was not what I ordered. read more

This liquor store helped us out on many, many a night during the end of my collegiate career. Open til 11:30 on some nights, 11 on others, there were often frantic, last second rushes to get there. And the kegs...let's not forget the kegs... Beer aside, they do have awesome wine prices. read more

My best pal Rebecca just moved to Newton and let me tell you I want to follow suit - but only if I can live near Marty's. This is the best speciality foods /wine /liquor store ever. It is the store of my dreams. I swear it is a good thing I live nowhere near here for the following reasons: 1) I would go into more credit card debt due to purchasing much wine to sample - thus resulting in a need to drink a bottle of wine daily 2) I would gain 100 lbs. (As I would drink one bottle of wine on my own daily) 3) I'd become an alcoholic (did I mention I would be drinking one bottle of wine? On my own? Daily?). Rebecca had a "thank goodness I moved back to the Northeast after 2 years of living in a red state" barbecue last weekend and I arrived early to help her set up. Setting up included a scheduled stop at Marty's to enjoy the HUGE wine tasting (5 tables!). We built in about 2 hours for this and it was a good thing that we did - what a great time. Educational and tasty. I got a bottle of 2003 Domaine La Boutiniere Chateauneuf-du-pape for $25 (a steal) and picked up a few bottles of Savignon Blanc I like that were priced at $3 less than I normally pay. I also purchased a couple of gems from the tasting. The beer selection includes local goodies as well as a HUGE imported section of pilsners, hefeweisen, and other german, belgian, and japanese offerings I have never seen or heard of but look darn tasty. The gourmet foods and cheese section reminds me of bread and circus and had I not alredy spent over $100 on wine during my visit, I would have spent more time in this area of the store, thus doing more damage to my already precarious financial future. Like I said, living near here would create problems. To you Newtonites who actually do live within a 20 mile radius of this place and manage to have savings, slim figures, and are not walking around in a wineinduced stupor - I salute you! read more

Visiting Marty's is like stepping into beer heaven...wine heaven too. I believe there a greater variety of beers, wines, and spirits per square foot in Marty's than in any other liquor store in Massachusetts. The beer section, in particular, is the most extensive I have seen in my travels and offers the largest range of imports in the area. The wine section is noteworthy for having many hard-to-find specialty vintages and gift items. No other liquor store in the area has as many exotic varieties of hard liquor either. Added bonus is the deli, featuring excellect cheeses and breads...not something one finds in a most liquor stores. The only thing keeping Marty's from a fifth star is the fact that it's not cheap. But if price isn't a problem and you care about what you drink, Marty's is it. read more

How can I describe Marty's? Heaven for wine drinkers? Perfection for beer lovers? Gourmet Foods Central? It's all of these things and more. For one thing they have a fantastic selection of decently priced cheese from Brie and Goat Cheese to Aged Parmesan and Manchego. Their deli counter features delicious Made To Order Sandwiches and an abundance of premade dishes like Sesame Noodle Salad (my fave) and Crab Cakes. But best of all is their wine/beer liquor selection which I will break down for you now. Wine: Insane selection. Whatever you are looking for you will find here with a price to suit every budget from bottles that are 2/$10 to bottles that top out well over $200. And their staff is extremely knowledgable and helpful. I often go in and say "What can I serve with (insert meal)? and their reccomendation never fails. They also have a monthly newsletter that highlights their Wine Picks of the Month - very helpful when you want to try something new/ find a new favorite. Liquor: Aisles of spirits from Anisette to Zambuca. Good prices and if you can't find something, feel free to ask an employee! They are happy to bring some up from their stock room if they have it. Beer: Tons of well known beer as well as hard to find mircrobrews. I especially love their selection of beers by the bottle from around the world, so you can put together your own 6 pack of different kinds that interest you. read more

Do you like beer? Do you like wine? Do you like liquor? Do you like delicious deli sandwiches? Do you like an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers, caviar, candy, jam's, and other quality foods? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should definitely go to Marty's and spend some time as I have, wandering the aisles, wide eyed and content. Seriously, they have a huge selection of beer, wine, and liquor, basically any kind you could think of or want. They have a pretty extensive deli case with a huge sandwich menu. The staff is super knowledgeable about their product and very approachable. My roommate was looking for a type of beer he had never tried before and they suggested he try this one that tasted like bacon.. Let me just say, it was delicious, really spot on. Its really anything you could want from a liquor store. Im just glad I don't live within walking distance of this place cause then I might be broke. read more

This is one of the biggest beer, wine and liquor options in the area. If you're a wine person this is the best place to go. My mom loves wine and raves about their selection and knowledge too. I am more of a beer person but their wine selection takes up half the store, so it's easy to see the vast selection. Their beer selection is also amazing. They have a ton of lesser known beer and they know their stuff too, so if you have any questions they're all knowledgeable and super friendly too. read more

My go-to, local beer store. The selection is extensive. The prices are about average. The service is where they sometimes lose points. Some of the employees over the years have been downright arrogant, while most are just indifferent. Look- this isn't an art gallery, its a liquor store (albeit a very good one). You can pretend to be nice. They have been better in this department, of late. While its not the absolute best liquor store I've been to in MA, its maybe the best in the Boston area. If you love craft beer, it's down to Craft Beer Cellar and Marty's if you live around here... They also offer a nice variety of specialty snacks and foods to round things out. read more

OK, I'll admit it...I'm a local. I'm a regular. Perhaps I'm too much of a regular. That said, Marty's has everything, and I don't just mean a wicked good selection of beer and wine. I mean fine foods, hot sauces by the dozens, sandwiches that you dream about if you've ever been to a deli and so much more. Want some wasabi peas? They have that. Want a nebiolo at a decent price point? They have that. Want a rare beer from Eucopotamia? They most certainly have some of that too. How about a few Reidel glasses to enjoy your 1943 Chateau Lafeitte (sp)? Yeah, they have those too. Really, you can't go wrong here. Prices are maybe slightly higher than at some of the cheaper places, but selection and quality certainly make up for it. read more

Best beer selection around, period the end. I'm so glad I now live near this place. Staff is very friendly and helpful, especially the bald guy with the plugs. Buy your beer here!! read more

Marty's is freaking awesome. Whenever I'm in a good mood on my way home from work (especially on payday) I'll stop in and just browse the massive beer selection for 15-20 minutes, pick out a couple 22oz craft brews and a couple sixers and head up to the checkout to drop my $50 on 15 beers. Expensive? Sure. Worth it? Absolutely. They've also got an amazing wine and liquor selection, especially scotch if you're a connoisseur. There is also a deli that serves Boar's Head meats, a good selection of craft cheese, and a ton of other foodstuffs that you'd expect to find at a place such as this. They've also got a small but respectable selection of cigars at the front of the store near the exit. The only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars is the attitude of the stock boys who think that their knowledge of beer makes them gods. Listen, I may not be able to give an eloquent soliloquy on the underlying taste notes of my beer, but when I tell you that I don't need any help and I know the beers that I'm considering, just back off. I guarantee that I've tried just as many of these beers as Stock Boy has, but yet he feels the need to interject his condescending opinion into mine and my friend's conversation.... go put another bud heavy 30 into the cooler, pal. There's a difference between being helpful and just being a dick. Still, a 10 second conversation with Stock Boy every other time I go in is a small price to pay for such a great selection of beers. read more

I came to this store three times total and I am never returning. Although the selection of alcohol is quite large, the customer service is non existent. As someone who has worked in customer service for over 6 years I am utterly polite to every customer and I expect the same from any customer service representative. The woman with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes is miserable and takes it out on her customers (all three times I've went). Once I asked her a question and she completely ignored me and was texting on her phone. Also the guy with long hair gets the job done but also isn't polite. I asked him if they have ice and his answer was "yes". I get it.. he literally answered my question but any other good customer service rep would explain where it was. He did it twice to me. I don't know the store so please direct me !!!! Anyways. I'm never returning. Please hire staff that are friendly. read more

Amazing selection, right out the gate. That's one thing that'll get you. I needed cranberry schnapps or liqueur for this special sangria recipe I made at my birthday party last year. I used to see Cranberry Pucker at stores in Ann Arbor many years ago, so I assumed here in Cranberry Country, it'd be easy to find the equivalent. WRONG. I must have called thirty liquor stores looking for it. I'll give the Wine Emporium in the South End props for offering to order it for me, but I was pressed for time, when I decided to call Marty's. And lo and behold, they had it! So if you're looking for an interesting sangria recipe, ask me, and if you're looking for the ingredients, look no further than Marty's! read more

Walk into Martys to grab a few beers and end up being there for 30 minutes - in a good way. Their staffs knowledge of beer is amazing. My boyfriend and I are definitely not novices when it comes to beer but we always end up walking up and down the aisles as the staff members make recommendations based on what we're in the mood for or are curious about. Plus they always seem to have that rare beer that no one else does (can you say Heady Topper!?) And who can beat the make your own 6 pack deal? Amazing. For craft beer lovers this is a must stop destination. read more

This place is so much more than just a liquor store. It has been a few years since i've been to Marty's...the deli and market side of the store has been renovated and is AWESOME. Just the selection of cherry garnishes alone is amazing... There are spices, cookies, crackers, chocolates, and a whole wall of freezers with frozen foods. I found pink peppercorns (for my gin and tonics), ghost pepper chocolates and Taza for gifts. If I still lived nearby, I would also partake in the Italian specialty market-like pasta and deli selections. The liquor side is also pretty varied...in the past, I've bought wines, beers & liquors from Marty's. Plenty of parking, since the lot is adjoined with the crazy one for Whole Foods next door. read more

Marty's is great, especially when things go on sale. Knob Creek whiskey for $20? Hello! They also have a pretty large beer selection, and recently we nabbed a Victory sampler that came with a free pilsner glass. Also nice for scoring extra boxes when you move... For gourmet food lovers, they also have a great selection of premium olive oil, imported goods, cheeses, etc. I found Israeli couscous here for my roommate once, when she couldn't get it anywhere else. Also has nice wine specials and um, a decent variety of more upscale boxed wines, if you're freaks like us who purchase boxed wine. read more

My friend Ben P introduced me to this place recently, and I'm so thankful! You walk in and are instantly greeted with a wide selection of liquor and wine. Walk to the far right hand side of the store and you discover their bar tools and beer selection. I've been looking for a new muddler at a couple of liquor stores, and have yet to find one. Marty's also was lacking a muddler from their somewhat comprehensive bar tools selection. Ah but the beer is what truly pleased me! Living in Munich for awhile, I became a huge fan of Weihenstephaner Weissbier and Augustiner Edelstoff. It is the rare booze shop that carries one of these, much less both. But Marty's truly came through for me with ample six packs of both brews in stock. There was a good selection of beer, but not the widest I've seen, especially when it comes to single bottles. A large selection of the beer was chilled, so party ready to pick up on your way. I probably wouldn't go too far out of my way to make it to Marty's, but would definitely stop by for a stock up of harder to find beers if I'm in the area. read more

I just moved back to Newton from Texas and I have to say Marty's is the best! Every time I go here my experience gets better and better. It's the perfect place to go when I need to get a gift for someone. There's always somebody knowledgeable and enthusiastic in helping me make a selection (whether it be wine, beer or scotch). Today I had a list of random things I needed and Marty helped me find them all. This included black licorice and a nicely packaged bag of pistachios (totally random, I know). I always leave this place being amazed by the customer service and range of things in their gourmet section. read more

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A little pricier than your local tiny liquor store, but then again if you're coming here you're probably looking for more than a 30 rack of Bud Light. Full deli and cheese counter with friendly staff who will let you sample whatever you want. Great wine selection with helpful staff and a TON of craft beer. This is probably the best selection around and it's impossible not to find something interesting. Oh - don't forget about the little bags of bulk candy like gummy sharks and neon sour worms. read more

I am very happy to have found this place. I like beer. a lot. But I like good beer, not cheap beer, and like to try new things. The first thing I found out about this place, and what keeps me coming back, is their selection of Dogfish Head. now I know, you might be wondering " Well i can get that anywhere, and why would you go somewhere for one beer brand?" But they carry a bigger selection of the DFH Occasional Rarities than anywhere else I have found (these are the special brews DFH makes, once a year or so, big 750 ml win sized bottles, higher alcohol content, etc). So finding a few to choose from is nice. Also, they seem to over order (or maybe it is just that people in Brighton dont like DFH??) But this worked out well, as they had DFH Punkin Ale well into December, which was lucky for those who enjoy it. The first time we went, was shortly after they opened. i was able to have an intelligent conversation about beer with the clerk working, which was nice, and he told us about tastings they were having to try new things. I was also introduced to 21st amendment beer. It is a craft brewer from the midwest, but in cans vs. glass bottles. I can honestly say I would not have tried it if not recommend, but the 'Hell or high watermelon' is a great summer beer! read more

Martys is amazing. They recently redid the entire storefront and are reorganizing the interior since they now have more space for groceries and wines. They have an extensive selection of wines - French, Spanish, Australian, etc, organized by region of origin. Their beer selection is also really good, with tons of craft brews. Be sure to check out their clearance rack to score top notch local brews for cheap! II check this out first since if I find something I want to try on sale, it greatly simplifies the selection process - they just carry so much! Also in store are lots of liquors, mixers, glassware, and local sodas. If it's alcohol, you name it, they likely have it or can get it for you if they don't. At the front of the store is also a great deli, with a lot of meats and cheeses. They make sandwiches and such too, but I haven't tried that yet. Italian imported olive oils, coffee, pasta, syrups and honeys, frozen seafood, olives, and other delicious goodies await your appetite. One of my favorite things to snag is a chunk of bulk dark chocolate from one of those rich, decadent Callebaut bars for the same price as a Godiva bar in CVS (!). (They also have milk and white if those are your flavors of choice). I'm so glad I went here on my way to Whole Foods next door by luck, it is my go-to place for wine and beer in the area. read more

I am so sad i hadn't been here before and have been going to other places around me. This place is fantastic. Such pleasant and nice staff, great selection of beers, wines, liquors, etc... wonderful wonderful! Loved the specialty food items too and they have some cigars and other items thrown in. We will definitely be returning. Large store, lots of parking, open store, clean... read more

This is such a great place to find all your kosher wine needs, especially when it comes to Passover wines! They had such a huge selection and they were so reasonable priced, it was great. I will definitely be coming here every year before Passover! read more

When you drive by this place, you can only think of it as sketchy, seeing the sign-plastered storefront and the dangling flourescent lights. However, when you walk inside, you may get a different perspective. This is the place where I purchase like a stereotypical 20-something, my beer. They keep my staples (Stella Artois, Guinness, and Guinness Extra Stout) at reasonable prices and have a good selection of other things to try; sometimes I grab their 'mixtery' cases where they throw in 24 random bottles for $20 and I haven't been disappointed at being able to try from them. The prices in liquors are a bit higher than hitting up the NH State Liquor Stores, but they're a high-churn juggernaut. Marty's is a reasonable price, lower than other liquor stores I've seen in the area in general. The only place I've seen lower for anything around here is getting umeshu (Japanese plum wine) and xiao xing wine (a dark Chinese wine) at the liquor store in Chinatown. In addition to the liquors, they stock decent amounts of gourmet foods, though somewhat pricy, but not overpriced. I purchase vanilla beans here and sometimes olives. The deli is alright, though the service hasn't been consistent for me, since the staff seems to have a varying experience level. My sister is addicted to their dark chocolate covered raisins, it seems. They have a decent selection of chocolates that's at least different from the Trader Joe's down the street, sporting a large selection of Lindt, Fedora, and Taza primarily with several other brands. The staff has been friendly... not warm, but not cold. They'll answer questions for you fully and completely, but don't go out of the way, it seems. Marty's has still been a very reliable source for me. read more

I don't live in Newton, hell, I've never lived in Newton, and I love Marty's. Marty's is one of those places that can cater any of your wants. If you're looking for the less-than-$10 bottle of wine, they have racks of those right by entrance so you can be in and out. If you're looking for help finding the perfect bottle, the staff member wandering around the wine section will happily help you without being obsequious. They carry a whole herd of obscure beers from random locales, so they likely have that beer you miss from back home, but they're also happy to introduce you to something new, but similar what you love. It's one of the few stores with a beer expert in addition to the wine expert, in this case an expert who is equally low key to the wine expert. The prices are reasonable, the parking plentiful, and the food offerings enough to make this a one-stop-shop for a low-key party. They'll even take your out-of-state ID without the standard badgering, scanning it quickly and handing it back with a smile. Marty's is easily the best all around package store in the area. If only it were closer... read more

The phrase opportunity paralysis comes to mind. Marty's has an amazing selection of pretty much everything I've ever gone in looking for. Wine: check Scotch: check Champagne: check Random non traditional candy at the checkout line: check (mmm gummy bears) Beer: check, check and double check Oh the beer selection... I don't think I've gotten out with a bottle in under 15 minutes but it's completely worth it. Their super friendly and knowledgeable staff always have suggestions or a quick to answer a question. Tell them a beer you liked and they'll be able to suggest two or three more to try. They haven't sent me down the wrong path yet! The selection is enormous and ranges from your liquor store standards to hard to find favorites. During my last visit I found out they have a beer e-mail list they use to send out updates on special arrivals and tastings. Definitely worth signing up for. read more

Great selection can't be the only way to win business. Add to that Marty's is bit pricey and has poor customer service. Lose two stars for that. If you need something particular they probably have it. But beware cuz you're probably paying top dollar for it. ie Balvenie 12 Doublewood other locations 35-45. Marty's $60 outrageous. read more

Convenient location near Whole Foods. Good selection of beer, but overpriced. Service is terrible. The daytime manager is rude and the cashiers are just off, can't put my finger on what it is. In a dozen times I have been there since we moved to the area, 10 times I leave shaking my head. read more

Marty's has very good selection and pretty good prices. However there isn't much of a personal touch. It's not the kind of store where you can shoot the breeze and really learn about wine, scotch or beer. I do enjoy some of the smaller stores where you can strike up a conversation and learn a thing or two while you make your selection. Also, it's not the place to go looking for anything in short supply. When I've tried I am made to feel like I am foolish for even and asking, yet I feel they would get it for their really big spenders. I shop there probably 3 days week and easily spend $200-300 per month, but that is small time compared to the clientele I'm sure they get who drops thousands on wine and Scotch. I wish they realized that I may one day be dropping several thousands on high end wine and Scotch and cultivate that relationship today with my meager requests. read more

Great selection of beer and wine but what draws me in are the boars head sandwiches from the deli. I usually go with the baguette and some cracked pepper turkey but if i'm feeling like my heart needs a workout I hit up the Brooklyn Bridge melted with black pastrami and swiss cheese. All the sandwiches come with a pickle and there is rarely a line. No seating area so its a perfect place to get a quick sandwich to go. Also as a nice bonus there are samples to snack on while you wait for your sandwich to me made. read more

Overpriced and full of junk. Particular flavors such as the "Zen" liquor are more expensive there than anywhere in the country. They also do not sell some soft drinks (like vanilla coke) which easily make good bases. If you have money, they have ALMOST anything you want. read more

For its unassuming storefront (and the fact that its specialty is wine & liquor), Marty's is my absolute favorite sandwich in the Metro Boston area. I love taking people there who have driven by the liquor store countless times and never knew what a treasure awaited them in the deli. All of the ingredients for their sandwiches are fresh and authentic. They have delightful gourment combinations and daily specials. And you can stroll through the aisles of wine while the friendly staff takes a careful amount of time building you the perfect sandwich. Skip Whole Foods next door. You'll be glad you did. read more

a long decade ago I moved to this city, and was perplexed by the fact that (then) grocery stores and convenience stores didn't really carry beer and wine. where I came from, you could buy a 20 pack of Bud Heavies at 4:33 in the morning at the local Piggy Wiggly, but here in the land of drunk Irishmen all these bloody blue laws get in the way. (sidenote 1 - if you ever need a 20 pack of Bud at 4:33am, you may want to move to a bigger subject of discussion than the below review. sidenote 2 - I am one of those drunk Irishmen, but too old to make it to 4:33) so back in 1998, someone pointed me to Marty's and I was enamored by their beer selection - specifically the amount of microbrews (which were a bigger hit then) and Belgian beers (well before Stella took over in bars like a bad weed). And everytime I walked in, I b-lined to the back right corner under the internally driven command of "NEED BEER" and all but ignored the wine and food area of the joint. that all changed today. And I leave perplexed, wondering: - is this place an awesome deli/specialty food place with a huge selection of booze? - or is this a huge packy with an awesome deli/speciality food section? splitting hairs, I agree. But I sit here pondering - while I INHALE my crusty bread sandwich they just made me, and think of the tasty wines sitting in my car waiting for their unveiling at a not-too-distant future dinner - and I realize, who cares what it 'is' as long as it 'is' always this great joint. it's worth the drive, no matter your location. read more