Even with coronavirus (not the day after cinco de mayo) they are open and serving the community. I know being trapped with my kids requires some extra wine. Thankfully they were open to help. Great neighborhood shop. Really good, curated selection. Honestly love the vibe in there, doesn't look like your typical liquor store. They put some time into designing cool neon and graphics. read more

Mission Control Liquor Station - a wide selection of wines - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I seriously cannot get over the fact that they have a giant fluffy pupper named Colette who chills at this establishment. You can catch her laying on the ground or playing with or toy. She's chill and adorable and is most definitely the reason why I'd come back sooner than later. As for the booze, there are a lot of awesome local options (gins, whiskeys, bourbons and beers from Colorado). They definitely carry the pricey stuff but also just the good stuff. Chartreuse, sour beers, Stranahan's, wines, and pear brandy are some random things I recall seeing. Workers there were friendly and helpful and they played some XX and other cool songs. read more

This liquor store is awesome. They have some classic options, but also some really rad new things to try from lots of local distillers and breweries and also cool cocktail kits. The seasonal options are delicious, but also they've got the perfect items for anyone looking to set up their bar at home with lots of bitters, shrubs, and mixers. The gal working helped me find something new to try and I loved it! Super cool store. read more

Was in town recently and needed to get an assortment of wines for a reunion. Personally, I don't have much knowledge around wines, but found the staff at Mission Control to be on point with their recommendations. My fellow reunion goers were impressed with what I brought, so big thanks to Mission Control. Great selection & staff! I definitely would make this spot my go to if I lived in Denver. read more

To paraphrase someone whose review was oddly filtered out: It seems like a lot of people have had good experiences here, but unfortunately, we most definitely did not. We wanted to buy some wine, but we got a ton of bad attitude instead. I have never felt so unwelcome at an establishment where I was spending money. The shaggy-haired brunette who was working today either doesn't belong in customer service or was having the worst day of her life and took it out on us. She greeted us curtly when we walked in, then proceeded act very much like we were in her way. I accidentally walked between a box of liquor and the cooler she appeared to be stocking -- her irritation was palpable through her sigh. I apologized and she said nothing. Then she reached narrowly around my mom to throw a cardboard box into a corner. I don't know what the rush was -- there was nobody else in the store. What killed it for me was when my sweet, innocent, 70-year-old mom walked up to the counter and spotted an open box of wasabi peas right next to checkout. She popped one in her mouth. This lady snapped, "That's mine!" rushed over, and gave the sourest, snottiest look as she closed the lid and stashed it behind the counter (WHERE IT SHOULD'VE BEEN IN THE FIRST PLACE). My mom felt awful. Had the lady not been nasty about it, absolutely our mistake -- but as it was, her attitude was appalling. Personally, I'd rather have a soulless transaction buying Yellowtail at an insane markup at the crappy liquor store on 38th than ever give these people another dime. Decent liquor selection? Sure. Just be advised that the shitty attitude may come free with every purchase. read more

I recently discovered this hidden gem on my drive home from work. I like beer but don't know much about craft or specialty anything, and often feel a pretentious vibe when I go to specialty stores like this. However, this all to often pretentions vibe of many places is not the case here. Sarah is kind, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about all of the products. Each time I come in I learn something new about beer from her. I'll keep coming back because a) Sarah is just awesome, b) the selection is great, and c) the dogs that get to hang out in the store add the final touch to my kind of business. If only more business would provide customer service with genuine kindness Denver would be an even better place. read more

Just stopped in while passing by and the woman working today was so so friendly and knowledgeable about the products, history etc totally my new go to place! read more

Name recently changed from bottle rocket to mission control but nothing else changed! Still great people with a GREAT selection. Sarah's knowledge blows me away & always helps me make my decision! Love when the pups are there. read more

If you find yourself in the LoHi neighborhood, maybe the sun is out and you're wanting to find yourself a great bottle of wine to share with your friends at the next gathering, or great whiskey for those close intimate sessions with your closer friends later that night, bookmark this place in the back of your mind. My initial visits were more guided by impact (get plastered and incur amnesia) rather than surveying the store but after looking around, the selections are amazing and top notch. Some wines and spirits, you cannot find anywhere in the states except, maybe in a foreign land. Save yourself the plane ticket and just get the bottle. Couple that with Sarah's deep knowledge about the spirits and wines and it's quite the experience. Just imagine that visiting Mission Control Liquor Station is similar to experiencing a taste quest. The selection keeps changing (how do I know that? Uhh, I'm an avid taster, not an avid thirsty man) and it's nice to try different things out. There are plenty of selections to choose from and that's what keeps this boring man from feeling dull by experiencing amazing tastes! Did I also mention that sometimes when they feel like working, two friendly, incredibly fluffy dogs, will be there. Argh, what're you waiting for?!? Find some time to peruse. You won't be disappointed. Santé! read more

I was very pleased with this liquor store more than any others I've visited in Denver. It was very clean and a pleasant atmosphere. Sarah was very knowledgeable and gave me the perfect wines. read more

It seems like a lot of people have had good experiences here, unfortunately, I did not. If you enjoy being told that you're wrong to like a certain type of wine then this is the place for you. Otherwise, I'd recommend taking your business to a liquor store with a better selection and attitude. read more

Fantastic selection, super convenient, and rad employees/owners! I'll recommend this place to everyone who needs to pick up a libation.

Great location. Interesting, intelligent selection of wines and sprits - like "hard to find" stuff you had no idea that you were looking for read more

This is the most unique / best quality / friendliest and knowledgeable staff / liquor store in the entire United States. Literally everything you need plus a few things you didn't know you needed are stocked here. The hottest fire and the flamiest Flames is all these guys serve up. If you haven't been here - you are missing OUT. read more

I literally cannot say enough good things about this little gem of a local spot. I have actually NEVER had a bad bottle of wine from here, in fact more often than not my friends seem to always be taking pictures of the labels of bottles I bring to get togethers because they are always so nice and I've rarely purchased a bottle over $15. On the odd off occasion that I splurge for something special, those have always been delectable as well. Everyone in here is so friendly, especially the gorgeous Sarah who works on most days, she is the absolute best! I literally just pop in and tell her what I'm having for dinner and she recommends an always spot on wine to have with it. Do yourself a favor and swing by here, you'll know Sarah by her exceptionally warm demeanour and her two gorgeous pups that greet you at the door. read more