This has quickly become my favorite wine shop. The owners and staff are really knowledgeable about…read moretheir wines and always have great recommendations. While I tend to splurge there (their Sancerre selection is great!), they also have a good selection of lower price point wines. I always walk out of here with something new -- and bonus points for the Boston terriers who are usually working as greeters!

Nice neighborhood (in NE terms) Packy that has recently been modernized to add to the discerning…read moreSpirit shoppers experience. Fancy words, but The Wise Old Dog has earned their Pedestal. The new shop boosts an impressive array of Ale & Lager coolers with a chilled behind-the-scenes browsing space. Ample shelf and floor displays for the bottled spirits and wines. Knowledgeable staff eager to assist & recommend. But most astonishing is their Fine Wine Closet (aka Environment Controlled Chiller). Yes, the prices do reflect the use of the Chiller, but again, if you're a discerning shopper or collector you've got to add This Wise Old Dog to your list!

Wine Beer Mart! I walked in the other day, waiting for their doors to finally open! Excited to see…read morewhat this place was all about! I immediately introduced myself to the men at the counter and asked for a tour! Heck, show me around!! They were all so welcoming! What a large interior space for a place that looks tiny from the outside. Don't be fooled by the name, they DO have wine and beer, but sooo much more! I like domestic beer and sweet wine, but my sweet spots are good tequila and whiskey. They have it all! Grab and go cans or bottles at the front for quick in and out service. There are pairings throughout the store, providing the ingredients you need in order to make specialty cocktails. Very smart. The lighting is high and bright, but not blinding. There is a walk-in fridge for customers-which is pretty cool! Head to Wine Beer Mart and tell them Nancy sent you!

The best package/liquor store in the area by far! Super helpful and friendly employees. Always…read moregreeted when I walk in. Huge selection of craft beers. Also, this store is super CLEAN! Will not go anywhere else.

The selection here is amazing and the store is clean and the choices very well laid out. I have a…read morepretty limited list (Chardonnay and beer) and I am always impressed that I can just grab some random cocktail:wine:beer I've not tried but want to. All of the folks who work here are lovely, polite, and hardworking.

The spot really is "one stop." They have a robust selection of beer and wine selection - though not…read morethe biggest in town overall. Friendly guy at the cash register. Competitive prices. Easy parking, too.

Ok. Y"all why didn't I know this existed. It is a cute brewery. I mean I feel like this brewery is…read morefor the gurrrls. It has as interesting wine and cocktail as it has beer. Now I only asked about wines, but just the amount of variety in wine selection blew me away. Also, I just had the pleasure of having an app bug the menu looks extensive for a brewery. Loving the fact that I can possibly add a bunch of different proteins into solid salad options. I was tempted to to do that but just needed a little fuel before hitting the road. I got the hummus app which doesn't so d like a big deal to make- but let me tell you- there is craft I. This hummus plate. The beet flavor is a delish variation. The nuts and cheese complement it well. It's also a feast for the eyes! See the pic! Service was friendly and attentive I will be sure to bring friends for a nice cocktail. The patio beckons!

Great place to grab a pint! Nice draft beer selection, good service, and ample parking. What more…read morecan you ask for? I didn't get a chance to try the food, but it looked good. Hope to come back next time I'm in town.

I'm not sure I fully get this place. There's a popular, usually great value Chardonnay here that's…read moreabout $7 more than I've seen anywhere else. But then there's a Pinot Noir that's about $3 than I've seen anywhere else. So, I guess you live and you learn where to go. The selection is good, and they are always in stock. I wish they had a bigger variety of six packs, but they have singles for a customizable 6-pack purchase. I always find something good here, but I don't necessarily open my horizons with the selection or people around to help.

They're doing a most excellent job with online ordering and curbside service during Covid-19. At…read morefirst I worried that there would only be upscale, expensive wines online, but they have all price points represented with online ordering. Craft beer offerings aren't super amazing, but there's still enough to keep the craft beer folks satisfied. Every time I order, I am notified within a half hour that my order is ready for pickup. When I arrive and call, they come out immediately to put my items in my car. I can't ask for better service than that!

I ordered a case of Pinot Noir wine from Capital Spirits for $30/bottle. They immediately charged…read moremy card, though didn't ship the case until a week later. When it arrived I found that they'd sent 12 bottles of grape juice. I ordered through Vivino. I opened a ticket at Vivino last week, but still haven't heard. If I don't get a refund by the end of this week, then I'll call my credit card company and reverse the charge.

Total gamechanger. Porter21 is the only alcohol delivery service in Hartford County (soon expanding…read moreinto New Haven!) and offers the perfect balance of convenience and a great selection. I had a few friends over after work on Friday and we decided to give Porter21 a try, ending up with two bottles of wine (JLohr chardonnay and cabernet, which I love) and Lawson's Sip Of Sunshine IPA, which hasn't been the easiest to find lately! So, instead of driving or calling around to different liquor stores, I literally clicked around on the site and had the beer delivered to my door in less than an hour. It's also cool to know that Porter21 works with and supports locally owned liquor stores instead of the bigger chains. Check it out!

Five stars for their friendly customer service! One of the workers must've seen me roaming the…read morestore and asked if he could help. Not only did he tell me where my elusive item was, but he took me directly to it. In addition, the cashiers are pleasant and efficient in spite of crazy holiday shoppers.

Think Total Wine--no coincidence, Total Wine is the first ad to pop up when you google Ct Beverage…read moreMart--but CBM is local, hence preferred. Local and spectacular! CBM's not my usual spot, but it's always a fun stop. Beverages from near and far can all be found here, by the case, by the nip, by all manner of bottles. The back wall of this big box-sized package store is a refrigerated case, and aisle 1, as of January 2021, is being turned into a second wall of refrigeration. Woot! I haven't been disappointed by the wine recommendations occasionally tucked between price labels, including a recommendation for Sunset Meadow Vineyards. Chris helped me find a couple light but flavorful brews, and pointed them out in the cold case too. Alas, no more New Britain Bev Mart but at least this store, Middletown, and Wallingford are still around, and I think they've got it all.