This would be my neighborhood liquor store and while the don't always have everything I'm looking for the have quite a bit and sometimes surprise me. Like the other day I stopped to see if they had the recently released Goose Island Bourbon County stouts. Not only did they still have the original but also three of the other varieties. (At this point, a couple weeks after the Black Friday release date, even Total Wine only had one other plus the original left.) SCORE!!! The staff is also friendly and helpful. It's worthwhile checking it out if you're nearby. read more

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This "little" shop is conveniently located. My only reason for not giving it 5 Stars is the lack of variety.

Don't go here. Everything is $3-$5 more then anywhere else. The customer service is a joke, man was so rude. He even reached over and hit the ok button on the debit machine before I could even see what the total was. The ripped my card out of my hand...just a crap place to go read more

Worse customer service, the owner was following me around the store and denied selling alcohol even after showing him ID

So-So Not very bright inside, small selection of cigarettes.... Wine selection was alright and beer selection was really good, there were a lot of people come and go at 9:38pm on Saturday night, I guess neighborhood give them a good business! read more

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Absolutely the worst customer service. Will nit give them another dime. Take your business elsewhere if you want to be treated with respect. read more

This liquor store has a sign on there window that they give a 10% military discount- NOPE they do not and prices all ring up more than what they list them as on their shelves! Look at your receipts. This is a constant situation. Also the military discount sign is for total purchase of liquor but lady inside said it's only for wine. Big Rip off place! read more

Very Unfriendly, other then 1 employee who I think is the owner. The owner is nice and pleasant. The other employees always have an attitude very Unfriendly, unwelcoming. I know its a store to buy what you need and leave but customer service matters. I rather drive the extra mile to another establishment. read more

Get in and get the hell out. The store is super cramped with hardly any walking room. The staff is super unfriendly and they dont seem like they care. One of the guys is always watching TV or movies on his laptop. Usually some sort of Kung Fu. The selection is good but find what you want and leave. They also try to market themselves as a "wine drinkers" store. Yet they have a shit selection and do not know a thing about any of their wines. Ocassionally they have some female that will have "samples" at the door of different wines they are probably just looking to move out / break even on. However, I'm pretty sure this is a violation of their liqour license. read more

The staff here is incredibly rude. I asked if they carried the red jam jar because they had the white on display and I was met with some snarky remark about if I didn't see it they didn't have it. Full of attitude. And he was wearing a t shirt with holes in it. But I mean whatever. I don't know if he was the owner but this is the second time I've dealt with rude staff at this store. Their prices are a little high and their selection is small. Nice wine selection though. But go to Oakland mills they are way better and NICER!!! read more

I've made 3-4 visits to this place on the past year or two. The employees are simply unfriendly. It's a cold atmosphere from the time I walk in until the time I walk out. Customer Service matters. I can drive an extra 1-2 miles to Kings Contrivance or Snowden River where I'm greeted with a smile. And...that's what I do. read more

The service here is awful. The man did not greet me when I walked in. He then proceeded to track me around the store. So I knew when I got to the register with my wine, he definitely knew I was there. I waited for a while at the register, as he was on his phone. After about 45 seconds of this, I left. No one should receive service like that. This place says it honors its military, but it sure didn't seem like it. I would implore everyone seeking wines and spirits to go somewhere else. Trust me, this place is not worth it. read more

Beer, wine, liquor all in one store. Oh it's so easy, wish my state did this! Can buy singles, 6ers, 12 packs or a case. Good Variety!

Worst service ever. They don't sell to people who have a certain license. So don't bother coming here if your under the age of 50.

The absolute worst customer service ever!!the guy behind the counter iwas extremely rude and was acting like I was a bother being a customer in there the fact that he actually had to do his job answer questions and ring me up like I was stopping him from...uh.. not working Everyone that works there is very nasty and self righteous (for no good reason) and they act like you're a burden to be spending money at their store and bothersome... I have never been treated so horrible when making a purchase. I will never walk in there again. Nasty people. Spend your money else where read more

It totally sucks that MD only sells beer and wine at a liquor stores, I'm from Texas and yes they only sell hard liquor in liquor stores and they are only open from 9am to 9pm and closed on Sundays, but beer and wine are sold every where else from 7 am til midnight, they are sold at grocery stores, convenience stores, heck they even sell thru drive through restaurants. Last Sunday wanted to get a sixer and when I went this store was closed, it was barely 7:14 pm read more

Terrible customer service. Man at the counter is always watching movies on his laptop or talking on his phone when I check out. He never even makes eye contact with me. The rest of the staff knows absolutely nothing about beer, wine or liquor and can rarely answer any questions I have about what is in stock. When I ask for help, I usually get a half interested answer that amounts to "I'm not sure if we have that or not. I don't really know what it is." Also, while this place has some rare craft brews every now and then, their consistent selection is very limited and extremely overpriced. read more

I've never been here at a high volume time, so I can't speak to what it like when it is crowded. However, there are several really good things about this store. It is very well stocked for a store its size and the staff is very helpful. However, parking is terrible as it is in a plaza with a Giant and a Jerry's Subs and Pizza. There is more parking behind the Giant, but that is a bit of a hike. The clientele can also be a bit sketchy. Once while I was there, two guys came in reeking of alcohol with three little kids in tow. Personally, I wouldn't have sold to them, but I don't know what the law is like in Maryland. read more

This was by far one of the best experiences I've had in a Maryland liquor store - staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help with any question I proposed. Highly recommend! read more

Horrible customer service. Very rude. Go the extra few minutes to Dobbin or Snowden River. Plenty of liquor stores very close by...no need to accept these lousy attitudes read more

This is for the Owen Brown Wine and Spirits store which is operated by the Tennis Club. I rated this a 1 because there is not a negative number available. BEWARE !!! THESE FOLKS OVERCHARGE YOU if they think you cant figure out what products really cost. I was in a hurry, dropped in for some scotch and cigarettes. Paid the amount and left. No receipt was given. I shopped here once before and had to ask for a receipt. NEVER again. I use a wheelchair- legs a re paralyzed. So maybe they thought I was also stupid. These are the worst kinds of people-- stealing from crippled folks. STAY AWAY! read more

Wow- an inner city booze shop in the middle of affluent suburbia?!?!?! I walked in to try and get a local micro-brew, and walked out (empty handed) when a random guy hit me up for "bus fare" right in front of the clerk (the clerk acted like it happened all the time). Oh - and their prices are crazy high. Would not recommend. read more

I used to come this store all the time but I won't after today. Came in here with my sister and there was a guy literally following us around in the store. It was very insulting. I didn't even have my purse with me! I left it in the car because my sister was buying .Once my sister asked aloud if we were being followed and he stopped. Then we get to the counter the guy asked if we had our IDs I politely told him mine is in the car but I can go get it. He proceeded to ask how old I was and I answered. He then tells me in a condescending tone that when I enter his establishment I need to have an ID. I looked at him and reminded him that I offered to go get my ID and asked AGAIN if he would like me to go get it. He then claims he was trying to save me a trip. However at this point I felt more attacked and felt as if I wasn't being believed and so told him I was just gonna go get it and that's what I did. I'm not sure what these peoples issue is but I will NOT patronize this store in future. I've never been treated like this before but I can assure you as far as this place goes it will be the last I'm treated like this. read more

Rude customer service. Went in with my husband for a quick trip. I didn't have my purse or ID so I had my husband buy it. He said he needed to ID me just because I was in the store. Is this college town ?? read more

Overpriced, shit selection, and the RUDEST customer service. It's like everyone who works there goes out of their way to be an asshole. The guy behind the counter (the bald dude who always wears a tacky stereo bluetooth headset around his neck) is extremely unpleasant, mumbles, then gets an attitude when you ask him what he said. Will not even make eye-contact, and treats customers like annoying bugs who are taking time away from him playing with his phone. Will never go there ever again on principal. There's no shortage of liquor stores in the area. read more

The prices are high, which I expected in Columbia. But...the customer service is horrific. I've been a couple times and each time was just as ridiculous as the last. So incredibly rude. I refuse to go back to this store. Zero stars. read more

This place is the worst. They are always out of my favorite wine...they close Super early on Sundays, and their customer service sucks. It's better to just drive over to the one off of Stevens forest or Dobbins liquor. Both of those stores are friendly, they have good hours, and they keep my favs in stock. read more

It's well stocked and all, but don't expect to be treated nicely in this place. The owner is the worst! It's true that a place always takes on the attitude of it's manager, and this one is no exception. The store in King Contrivance is much, much better!! Don't spend your money at this place. It will most certainly NOT be appreciated by anyone there. read more

Worst customer service ever. They guy behind the counter was yacking on his BT headset the whole time I'm trying to check out. Could not have been worse customer service. I was appalled. read more