Moldovan wine... Ukrainian beer... Icelandic beer... Irish mead... Indian beer... Japanese sake... Serbian wine... Polish Beer... Have I piqued your interest? Good, mission accomplished, keep reading... I enjoy sipping on a boozy beverage from time to time and maybe you do too. One of my favorite places to search for new finds is Palmer's, a long time (since 1976) Clintonville favorite. I like this place. It's an adult beverage micro-emporium that markets an interesting mix of beer and wine for the imbibing community. They offer many of the usual standards along with an ever-changing, eclectic mix that's sure to keep most anyone interested. Get to know Emily, the owner / manager / buyer as she's really knowledgeable about their product. She's always helpful and she doesn't have that snobby pretentiousness that you sometimes find in other beer and wine stores. Let's talk about the wine first. You'll find French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chilean, Argentine and American wines here. If you're looking for something that's unique ask Emily about their selection of Moldovan, Serbian or Georgian (the country, not the state) wines. These wines are hidden gems, IE quite good but hard to find. So, if you're looking to impress someone... We need to talk about the beer too. Of course, Palmer's has all the popular North American favorites, but I generally check them out for their interesting selection of microbrews and imports. Palmer's rotates a diverse range of brews from places like: Ireland, England, Scotland, Poland, Mexico, Iceland, Germany, India and yes, even Dayton Ohio, to name just a few. They never stock up heavily on their microbrews and imports so if you see it, you want it, you might want to buy it because it's probably not going to be there next time you visit. I highly recommend this place. 5 very solid stars. And Here's A Little Extra Pour In Your Glass: ** Palmer's is perfectly located. You'll find India Oak Bar and Grill where you can find some of the best subs in Cbus just across the street, Rodo's European restaurant right next door and two great pizza places just up Indianola, Dante's Pizza and Gatto's Pizza. Food and drink all in one convenient spot. What's not to like? ** Wine makes a great gift for birthdays, housewarming, family dinners, holidays, hostess gift or even just a simple appreciation gift. ** Palmer's will give you a 10% discount when you buy 6 or more bottles of wine. read more

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Around OSU you can't get enough beer. I always liked this store better than the shady ones closer to campus. Palmer's has a better selection of crafts and local stuff. Friendly service is another reason it's better. The prices aren't that bad especially for an independent store. Because it's a smaller place, it doesn't have as much on hand as big stores carry. It makes up for it by having more craft and local. The selection actually is pretty good when looking at how many harder to find brands are in stock. Prices are good. These are comparable with other local stores. It carries a lot of name brands. They also have harder to find varieties of these brands, like stuff that comes out seasonally. It often gets mentioned by many amateur and professional critics alike as the best beer store in Columbus. Prices and the friendly knowledgeable staff have much to do with it. The other reason is the selection they have for an independently owned local store. read more

Palmer's Beverage Center - Inside - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've been here a few times before; I thought I had reviewed it but I guess not. It's a small-ish but well stocked liquor store. Good selection of wine, beer, liquors, etc. Always good with advice on things, and I am usually coming in looking for unusual things which they help me find. If they don't have it, Weyland's up the road might, so it's a good neighborhood to do this sort of shopping in. This time I came in for minis of bourbon cream. They had Bailey's minis, and they also had full bottles of some others. I ended up with a local favorite, Middle West bourbon cream. Can't wait to try it in a root beer float. Super service, decent prices, good selection. Handy location for campus and pretty much anywhere in the center of town. read more

I'm so glad Palmer's is still around. I enjoy beer (more than I should) but I do not enjoy the hipster snobbery that has come to define beer-drinking. I like Palmer's because it's a beer-lovers beer shop minus the excessive facial hair and triple-hop growler swinging. Things are laid back at Palmer's, with plenty of beer-mabilia on the walls and pets roaming around, as things at a family-run business should be. Beer and wine tastings happen regularly, and we've taken home some great stuff based on those sips. The staff all know their beer and wine and can help you choose something new without being overbearing or judgmental about your preferences. They have a great selection of local and regional beers and just about everything else from top-shelf to Natty Light. You can pick up a case for your dad, a six-pack for yourself and a bottle of Portuguese white wine for your mom, all at the same place. read more

Palmer's Beverage Center - Yeah, they have beer. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I went to Palmer's many years ago and I didn't find it's offerings to be any better than nearby Weinland's, Pace-Hi or Andy's, but things have certainly changed since then. It has always had a great wine selection, but the microbrew section has gotten considerable more depth since then. I suppose that's to be expected with the entire industry growing like it is. The only potential downside is that the majority of the beer is kept at room temperature, so if you want a beer and you want it now, your options are a bit more limited than they would otherwise be. They carry a good selection of limited release ales and some rarer microbrews that you won't see at other stores. The shelves were somewhat cleaned out on my most recent visit, but this isn't always the case. Prices are the same here as everywhere else. If you don't live near Palmer's, depending on what you're after, you may do just as well somewhere closer, but if you are looking for something a little less likely to be found at other outlets, Palmer's will probably have some interesting options for you. read more

Palmer's Beverage Center - a sign for the store - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Love this store. Nice selection, friendly staff and fair prices. It may not be the biggest or fanciest store in town but it delivers the goods without hype or pretense. I live around Grandview but am happy to make the short trek to Palmer's to get what I need. read more

Super nice folks and a great dog to boot. Great selection of wine and beer. Can't beat it!

Palmer's has a great wine selection and an awful lot of beer, including a lot of imports both by the bottle and by the refrigerator-sized kegs. No coke or 7up though. I guess that's because they don't have the space for them. read more

Palmer's Beverage Center - rows of wine bottles on shelves - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Upon the closing of the Andersons stores that were my go to's for great selections of beer and wine that you couldn't find anywhere else and definitely not in your neighborhood grocery stores. Sometimes I'd get lucky and find it at the trusty Giant Eagle. However this time my husband had developed a great fondness for a beer that at that time I only ever found at the Andersons. So they closed and I promptly took to Yelp to seek out another beverage place to replace the Anderson's that was hopefully closer to me too. What do you know I found these guys. Not only did they have it in stock now that I call every week for it for my hubby they always have it cooling in the cooler. Wow what great customer service and they order extra so we can always get our six pack! Love these guys! read more

I mostly come here hoping they will one day have Great Divide's Samurai Rice Ale. They told me it was a seasonal brew, but upon contacting the brewery they said it's a year-round ale. I'm hoping to go back soon and see if they can hook me up with a few six packs. In the meantime, I keep buying wine and beer here... They have a massive beer and sparkling wine selection. They have a really decent wine selection, although not the best around. To boot, the prices are on par with other places, so that's a huge plus. The service/ assistance is always awesome unless it's the owner who is working. I've experienced this conundrum several times. Their sign frequently references moms, e.g. "All moms buy wine here", yet my last trip in was actually with my mom and the owner didn't have answers to our questions about sparkling wine or beer, and he wasn't in the least bit friendly to either of us. read more

Palmer's is my go to for all things wine and beer. They have tastings with reps from various breweries and wineries so you can learn about the product from the source. The staff knows their stuff and have helped me buy wine as a gift without drama or snobbery (I suck at selecting wine on my own.) read more

Can't believe I've written a review yet. I've been coming here for years. Family run, very friendly and knowledgeable - Emily is a veritable encyclopedia. And the friday tastings are quite the treat. read more

Palmer's will always be near and dear to my heart. It was one of the first places I went when I was in my early twenties where I begin to explore "good" beers. This family business has been recommending the right spirits for the occasion since 1976. They are located at 3375 Indianola Avenue in Clintonville. They are legendary in the community for their ample selections, expert and friendly family operated staff and most of all Pinky the miniature British Bulldog that greets patrons. Their D-8 permit allows them to host wine tasting events every Wednesday and beer tasting on Friday. And they will be happy to order anything you may desire from their excellent suppliers in any quantity. Please visit their location to see it for yourself or follow them on the many beer aficionado websites that cover their activities. You are sure to find something extraordinary. read more

Good staff. Good selection. Good dogs. Good owners. Good insights. Love this place lots.

The store has a wonderful selection and a laidback staff. Plus any place that has a dog regularly hanging out in the store is pretty excellent. read more

Good local beer selection, super helpful staff- and adorable puppy to play with!

In addition to Viking Beverage on Neil and King, Palmer's is one of the truly great beverage stores in Columbus for die-hard beer connoisseurs. A stop at Palmer's should be given a great amount of care and attention, as you're unlikely to find this impressive of a selection of beers anywhere else within the 43202 zip code and beyond. After spending a weekend drinking Goose Island 312 in Chicago with some friends that had just moved there, I was determined to bring the craze back to my own group of friends in Columbus. Where most of my favorite beer outlets failed me, Palmer's was there for me. I'll concede that Goose Island is not the most rare of beer strains in the midwest, but I appreciated the fact that I could almost telepathically will the beer in to being stock at Palmer's without even having to make a phone call. I kid you not: if you can think of it, there's 94% chance the guys at Palmer will have it. Speaking of the staff, these dudes are the real deal. If you're in search of no certain beer in particular and have about 10 minutes to kill, it's more than worth it to tell them what kind of beer you like and/or what situation you're buying it for and letting them take care of the rest. I did so once and ended up with a sixer of Anchor Steam Old Foghorn, a stout with a winey/hoppy taste that boded quite well at the gathering I was en route to when I stopped by. How these guys aren't high on their own supply all day amazes me, but then again, they seem to take their job seriously enough as it is. A stop at Palmer's will always yield pleasing results, that's for sure. read more

if i could give ten stars i would!! my husband and i discovered this place a week ago (we recently moved to clintonville) and were very impressed with the selection. then i went back yesterday to buy him a few rare brews for his birthday. the gal working was so nice and took me through all the aisles describing the beers she thought he would like. i'm anxious for him to try them. GREAT selection and FANTASTIC service!!! read more