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!

Great selection with friendly and knowledgeable people on staff. I came in to see local beers to…read morebring home. Perused the warm beer as I did not have a cooler. Found a favorite of mine Narragansett. Got 12 lager and 12 Del's Shandy. Definitely coming here next time I am in West Hartford. Nice selection of whiskey to check out. Next time will look around more.

Single craft can collection is amazing. They have other half, Toppling Goliath, Equilibrium, New…read morePark, Omnipollo, Weldworks, Timber Ales and the list goes on. The owner knows his stuff too and is helpful with suggestions. Definitely worth checking out if in the area.

I've always known Total Wine & More as a store for alcoholic beverages and nothing more. It never…read morecrossed my mind that they also hosts various classes revolving spirits they have in their inventory. I had a lot of fun learning more about Cabernet and what I do and don't like about it. A small fee for an experience worth an hour, it's pretty decent. It was also a fun twist to play battle of the wines. Love that they make it fun and engaging versus a talk for a whole hour!

This Total Wine & More location was HUGE. I know most Total Wine locations are pretty big, but this…read more1 was seriously massive. There was so much to look through, & the place was packed and really well stocked. 1 thing I really liked was seeing all the friendly vendors throughout the store giving out free samples of different spirits. It made walking around & browsing a little more fun, especially w/ so many different brands to check out. The prices were ok, but I'd say they lean more toward the higher side. You can def find some good deals, though, especially if you catch one of their sales. The cashier wasn't the friendliest or patient, which was prob the only negative part of my visit. Other than that, I had no complaints. The store was huge, packed w/ products, well stocked,& had plenty to look at. Def a place where you can walk in for 1 thing & somehow spend way more time browsing than you planned.

If I had read the reviews before stopping in this place, I think I would've been even more…read moredisappointed than I was. One of the reviews specifically says they have a great beer selection but they definitely do not. It's a wee selection and the two items I bought had no prices on them and were also far more than I've paid at various other liquor stores in town. I bought a 12 pack of Hazy Little Thing and a 6 pack of Founders All Day IPA and they were $$. Also, you rarely ever see Founders All Day IPA in a 6 pack, it's almost always in a 15 pack. It makes me wonder if they break up the (usually reasonably priced)15 packs and just mark them up. One more thing, one of the 6 Founders slipped out of the plastic holder and broke open before I got it to my car. Anyway, I only went there because I was visiting Bombay Olive and trying to save myself an errand. I won't be back. Oh, two of the stars are for the friendly woman who works there. She was nice.

Stopped in quickly to pick up some beer for a last minute get-together. The store is very small…read more but to my surprise there is a unique and great selection of beer and spirits. I find the location to be convenient, prices to be reasonable and the staff friendly. I'm sure I'll purchase from here again.

Always a good selection. We love trying the wines on sale and they have pretty decent prices…read more Service was nice and fast. Casual ambiance.They had a happy hour tasting with this new hard soda made in Ct. I tried the black cherry and found it very tasty.

Pandemic stock GONE! Even Mama Bear was getting temperamental not having a stock of Kahlúa, as…read morewell as, other pleasantries for beverages once kept for visitors or FRYday night caps. Crazy Bruce's was near and prices dear. We suited up in mask and used our hands as blinders so not to be over tempted. Kahlúa was our only target. At least, that was the front I exhibited. Inside, I hoped to find a new replenishment of Scotch Whiskey or a new Craft Ale. We browsed slightly, prices tempting, but we (she) stayed firm on our objective. Of course, it's almost on the back corner and rows of wine and every hard liquor and beer imaginable. We grabbed our beloved Kahlúa only (with a tear welling up). Another day, "Bruce the Crazy," we will be back to fully replenish.

"I can't say enough great things about this store! The selection is outstanding--whether you're…read morelooking for everyday favorites or something a little harder to find, they always seem to have it in stock. The beer and wine section is especially impressive, with plenty of variety at really fair prices. What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff. They're friendly, approachable, and super knowledgeable. I've had them recommend new wines and craft beers that turned out to be excellent choices. You never feel rushed--just welcomed.

My first visit. This place was great. Good prices and very helpful, courteous owner. Better than…read morethose large liquor marts who pay no attention to customer service. He recognized that I was not a "regular" in his store. You don't get that anymore. Going to start being a regular here! Such a great experience. I found it necessary to write a review which I never do.

As far as liquor stores go, i think it's safe to say as long as they have the essentials and it's…read moreclean you pretty much have your bases covered. What made this one stand out to me though is that it had exactly what I was looking for. I had been searching for a specific rum all over CT now that not even total wine had (and they have everything) so I was pleasantly surprised when i found it. Even more so by how friendly the guy behind the counter was, he said if there was anything I ever wanted all I had to do was ask and he could get it for me, and that is exactly the type of customer service you can expect at this place. The layout itself is really nice, very well kept and clean, if you need cash theres an atm, and theres a bag policy too so make sure not to bring in a big bag unless you want to leave it at the counter. There's also a website and app for added convenience, and they host events sometimes too. Truly a one stop shop for all your liquor needs, specialty or otherwise.

First and foremost, this store is very nice and I'll have to take pictures the next time I'm there…read moresince there aren't many on here! I've visited Capital Spirits a couple of times since they're pretty much the only liquor store Downtown (jazz fest, Pratt events, etc). Last night I was on Pratt to watch the Yard Goats game and we decided to go inside. The staff was super friendly and helpful, even when there was some indecisive minds in my group. I was able to find some pretty affordable sake, and the cashier even suggested some new and popular wines that they have, which I thought was nice.

I did a phone survey of beer shops in the area and ended up at Harvest Wine & Spirits because they…read morehad the most of what I was looking for. As a tangent, good on them--and a lot of other places for that matter--for spending the time on the phone with me answering question about stock and policies...in this case, specifically that you can get any craft beer as a single. The guy added that you also get a 10% discount on single prices if you buy four, and there prices were fair to begin with IMO. Don't fooled by the cooler cases and be sure to step into the beer cave to see the full selection! Super nice, super helpful, good prices, great selection--not much to say about the decor! I think I will be back in West Hartford, and when I do, this will be my shop.

Friendly and knowledgeable w/ a v. wide selection of wine and beer. Likely to hear The Grateful…read moreDead or 50's rock 'n'roll, possibly jazz.

Always reliable; the owners are so kind and dependable. A true mom & pop shop. Not to mention,…read moregreat selection!

Around the corner shop, neighborhood fixture, even through the transition of ownership as time has…read morepast. Not a mega shop offering any and every brand, but those of steady quality and better know stars of the large distilled arena. A nice cooler lines the back wall with many macro / micro brews. An international array of wines and champagnes. It's the neighborhood shop that embodies the SPIRIT of the small business dream.