Among my group of friends this is renowned as the best liquor store in our area. It is huge, always…read morehas competitions running with giveaways with alcohol really common. Even if they don't advertise, just ask and they will usually give you a stubby holder or hat or something. We always visit PALS for the summer season and stock up on all the best deals, it is usally a whole experience going down there together, comparing products, prices and filling our trollies. I would definitely recommend PALS to anyone up North, and steer clear of the chains like Liquorland and Woolworths liquor, those places don't need anymore of my money.

Any bottle shop that can abreviate its name into P.A.L.S. is a winner in my book! I must say…read moreParafield Liquor is definatley a PAL of mine! Although my best mate is Dan (Dan Murphy's Marden store), I occasionally cheat on my bro-mance with him and head to PALS for my intoxicating sustinance. The selection isn't quite as big, but the prices are very similar, so never really lose out. The spirit selection is impressive but imported beer varieties do fall a little short. Still very good in comparison to all other bottle-o's though. I ended up doing my x-mas grog shopping there this year and was in and out in about 10 minutes spending less than a minute at the check out. I reckon that I could have been waiting in line for over 10 minutes at some other places, so definately another box ticked in my opinion!

I live in the hills and work south of the city, so I drive past Belair Fine Wines each day on the…read moreway to and from work. This was never a problem for me in the past as I was unaware of the famed "wall of beer" that was tucked away in the back corner. This all changed about two years ago when my love of local and imported craft beer stepped up a notch. My online search for the best beer retailer led me to the wall of beer where I stood for probably half an hour to 45 minutes, staring at over 1001 beers, trying to decide what to buy. Sure, the staff are very friendly and helpful, but I always seem to want to pick up and put back at least 5 or 6 bottles before I decide what to purchase. There's just too much choice (if that's even a thing). Belair Fine Wines stock all the standard beers (coopers, corona, bla bla bla) that a Dan Murphy's or Liquorland would stock; however, do you think you're going to find Rogue brewery's Beard Beer (brewed with yeast from the brewers beard) or their Maple Bacon Doughnut Beer at one of those shops? No. I didn't think so. They also have every craft beer made in South Australia (Brew Boys, Lobethal Bierhaus, Smiling Samoyed, Prancing Pony, Vale), Other Aussie and New Zealand breweries (Feral Brewery, Little Creatures, Moo Brew, Stone and Wood, Croucher, Epic) as well as their own creations in collaboration with Bierhaus such as their "Belair Menace" Saison. Then there are the international beers: Belgian, Bavarian, USA, UK, Mexican, and everywhere else you can think of. They have obscure beers from tiny little breweries that the big players don't deal with. I could go on for weeks, but unlike the wall of beer, my review must have a limit. The wall of beer must be experienced, but here's my warning - give yourself some time or get help from the staff. The Great Wall of Beer does not relent, forgive or go easy on you. If you like hops, you'll get so much hops that you're head will spin. If you like milder beers, ask the staff, because there are some beers there which are not for the beginner beer drinker (names like "Heretic Torment" and "Seeing Double" are given with good reason). Futhermore, I should note that on Sundays, they have a beer tasting from 2-6pm and regularly update their facebook and tumblr with images of new beers in store. Oh yeah, They also have heaps of wine and a selection of cheeses, snacks and other beer and wine accompaniments... Like more beer. Did I mention the beer? They have lots of beer. Now I'm going to go beer a beer and then go to beer and sleep.

If you are like me and love beer, you need to go out of your way to visit the almighty beer wall at…read moreBelair Fine Wines. Even if it is to stand in awe of the amazing selection of craft beer from around the world. I swear that it glows from a distance. But, in all honesty, Belair Fine Wines pride themselves on being experts in the art of Fine Wine & Beer. They take great care in their selection and do go out of their way to ensure that customers get what they want. To the point that they will source you an item if you ask very nicely. Word of mouth brought me to Belair Fine Wines, which is a commonplace thing in Adelaide. Once someone finds something cool it doesn't take long for word to get out. It is located centrally in Belair which is not to far away for most. It is actually a nice drive for those coming from other areas in Adelaide. Craft Beer appreciation seems to have turned into somewhat like Fine Wine appreciation. It is not all about drinking beer to get drunk anymore. It is about creating something unique and fun! In fact, I just picked up a Rouge Sriracha Stout which should be interesting! Now if you know nothing about Craft Beer, never fear! The staff here are so helpful and have tried a lot of their stock. They will be able to point you in the right direction. Belair Fine Wines also have a great selection of cheeses and snacks to pair up with the Wine or Beer you have selected. Which means they offer so much more than a normal bottelo. All well priced and great for those last minute dashes to a friend's place for dinner. I hope it is Friday when you are dropping by, because you will be in with a treat in the afternoon as they sometimes do tastings. Keep an eye on their facebook.

Bubble, bubble boil and trouble, this cellar be brewing up hops from around the world and it has me…read moreunder a craft beer spell. From the likes of Brooklyn Beer to MOA and BrewFist and the largest range of SA brews like Brew Boys, Birbecks, Steam Exchange and Goodieson (seriously no one stocks Goodieson except Goodieson) these guys must be on some kind of black market, underground trading scheme to have such variety. They run tasting events from Thursday to Sunday (which I'm going to have to schedule in). They also have a fortnightly rotating tap for filling your growler. Yep, that's right you can get your growler sterilised and filled to the brim of a beer you won't normally be able to get by the bottle. You heard me! A range of boutique, small batch SA wine makers and some interesting bottles from overseas are also available. They also have my favourite KIS Gin in stock. All in all this is the melting pot for high end, premium and rare alcoholic finds.

Living in the Goodwood area for almost three years now, I honestly don't know how I missed…read morereviewing my local bottle shop, clearly a gross oversight as this place has top reputation and the skills to match. Boasting an excellent array of wines, beers, ciders and a decent spirit selection, Goodwood cellars has the who's-who of wine in South Australia with the heavy hitters and small wineries and brewers on feature. I'm more of a wine drinker myself so my knowledge of the beer selection and ability to comment on it is somewhat redundant (but other reviewers rave, so go read there opinions!). Small wineries that had previously given me the impression of only having a cellar door for sales are prone to appearing for a limited run in store, but I enjoy this as it lets me vary up my local wine knowledge. Prices are very reasonable with monthly specials in all the major categories letting you explore the finer side of the palate without breaking the budget and favourites staying at a consistent price. The best part of this bottle shop has to be the service. The team here definitely know what they're talking about and are always willing to help. Looking for something for yourself? Tell them your preferences and they'll hunt it down (white, crisp, riesling, not sweet, about $20). Looking for a present? They'll find something to suit and impress and will keep your budget in mind (without making you feel like a cheapskate!). And if you have something specific in mind, they'll take you straight to it, saving you from wandering direction-less in those overly large bottle stores popular of late. Only down side is that the spirit section isn't overly large, so don't do what I've done before and drop into pick up Dad's favourite only to find it out of stock on Fathers' Day. That would be an ill-considered move. Oh and its an independent! So feel good about not fueling the coorporate greed whilst downing a hearty red. Nice.

Bet you didn't know that this bottelo has a great selection of craft beers? 400 in fact! Yup, kind…read moreof unusual for a Thirsty Camel. I was really surprised to find out. Word of mouth pointed me this way. Otherwise, I would have kept driving past. Why do they have so many awesome beers? Well, influence from the Highway Hotel. This is really awesome for this end of town as there is not another bottleo that offers this big of a range. Next stop for crafties would be closer to town. Correct me if I am wrong! Not a bad wine selection too. There were a few of the smaller boutique drops in here amongst the bigger names. Also well priced all round. For a big brand bottle shop, this one is very good. I guess times are changing with a new demand for something different.

The Thirsty Camel has been a part of the Highway Inn Hotel for a relatively short time, whereas the…read moreHighway is a long standing institution for over 100 years. All of these bottle shops are Australian owned and are connected to a pub so it's no like a freestanding Fassina, Dan Murphy's or a BWS. What I like about it besides being Aussie owned, is the name is so apt and the logo is very outback ocker displaying a camel and I think their prices are not too bad. They also run several competitions and offer a discount card where points can be earned towards a reduction on normal prices. Once you drive in there are lanes for express and browsing, as there's nothing worse than being stuck behind a dawdler especially when you're late for a party and all you want is a slab and get the hell out of there! Thirsty Camels have sprung up everywhere and there are many locations throughout South Australia, so have a look in the White Pages or go online to find where they are and support an Australian owned business. Did you know the Highway Inn had the 'world's' first drive through bottle shop! How's that for trivia. Adelaide really was forward in their thinking at the time anyway.

This bottle shop is attached to the Arab Steed Hotel on Hutt St. The shop is quite small and offers…read morea fairly good selection given the space available to them. The owners are clearly red wine buffs, with considerable room granted to these. The point of difference at Hutt St cellars is the service. If you ask for assistance the blokes who work here (yes- it's always fellas) will give you knowledgeable advice which is not monetarily motivated. On choosing between two different bottles of Australian sparkling wine I was advised to purchase the one which was $5 cheaper because my helpful assistant preferred the taste, as it turned out, so did I! I love going to see these guys for their great service and advice- convenience too, as it's not even a block away from my house!

Dan Murphey's is a pocket knife. Its cheap, has a range of uses, and if you know what you're doing,…read moreyou can amputate your foot with one. It's not a pleasant experience, but you can do it. Hutt St Cellars is like having a doctor for a friend. You still get mates rates, but they know what they are doing and can talk you through the process. Importantly, you'll end up with a better result. Need to find an obscure Calabrian amaro? Ask Hutt St Cellars. Looking to expand your reisling vocabulary? Ask Hutt St Cellars. Want to know the difference between a stout and a porter? You know the rules by now. So...yeah...good service at Hutt St Cellars is probably the core message you can take home from this.

I'm probably repeating many others. Great bottle-o (mate)…read more Large selections, have everything you need from cups, ice and mixers to (amazing!!) beer, wine and spirits. Not a great range on wine but reasonable. I enjoy their 'cheap bins'' it allows me to try new stuff in a way where I won't regret it and can have it aside for houseguests. I even got BIG ice cube trays here. The staff are great and they will work hard to help (at least at my store of the last 5 years) until you find something you like. Also they flatter me each time they ask for my ID. Sign up as a member, okay so the government may track your alcohol intake... ha, no negatives and sometimes you find something awesome with it. One thing I would suggest is a scrapping the flyers policy. So many flyers every week. Just print up the specials and place them around the store and onliine And stop handing out flyers for specials. Ps. Cute boys too.

Dan Murphys at Marden is a special place. I get that 'Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory' feeling…read moreeverytime I walk in. I wish there was a waterfall of beer....I would even settle for fortified wine! This particular Dans is my favourite in Adelaide, and it isn't just because it is my local! As far as I can tell they have the biggest selection of wines and probably spirits also! The first time I walked into the store I wandered around with a mate for well over an hour, astounded at how many beverages there were that we hadn't consumed in vast quantities! Still to this day there are still more than I can count, and I try so very, very hard! Anyways, I'll make it simple. This is the place to get your grog if you live within 10kms or are swinging through, any other option is just silly pants stuff!

Don't you just hate it when you find out about an amazing bottle shop way too late! I only wish I…read morewould have known about Melbourne St Wine Cellars sooner. Oh well, this is what Yelp is all about. Finding little gems and sharing it. Why am I so excited about this bottle shop? It might have something to do with the 400 craft beers and 2000 wines... Hells yeah! The selection is divine. This is where you will find all of the most interesting brews and vino. I love that there is a vast selection of Adelaide Hills Wines here. I have found that the wineries in the hills are selective on where they sell their wine. As for crafties, it is like a trip around the world. You will not be bored here. The store is a lot bigger than you think it is from the road. Rows and rows of glowing bottles. If you are stuck for choice (which I am sure you will be) be sure to speak to the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They are really helpful. Prices are great for the selection, so that is also a bonus. If you are after something special or if you are particular about what you drink, this is the place for you!

Knowledgable staff, massive range of wine, beers and spirits, AND it's fully independent! John &…read morethe boys will be able to answer any question you pose. Oh yeah, the tastings they host aren't exactly bad either.

In A Nutshell: -Any…read moreplace that sells my favorite beer, which is San Diego's finest, "Ballast Point Sculpin IPA" gets high-ratings in my book. -Call me a IPA snob, but after seeing some of the low alcohol content in Australian IPAs, I rather stick to great taste & potency of Sculpin. -Dan Murphy's is much like a BevMo back home. -They sell a bunch of liquors, beers, wines, etc... Overall, this is a great local spot to grab your favorite beer, but don't let the import tax shock you (i.e. $30 AUD for a 6-pack vs. $15 USD back home).

There aren't too many bottle shops around this area, but this one does the trick every time. It's…read morehuge and easy to access, with a carpark facing Port Road. You can always get a park nearby and be in and out fast. You will have to contend with whichever fundraiser is at the door, but mostly they don't hassle you. I've never been here without someone raising funds for blindness or breast cancer. I think they do well out of people's loose change as we're going back to our cars - I know I'm guilted into it. So apart from a little extra door charge, you'll get good deals here. Their range of boxed ciders here is fantastic, as are their sweet reds and whites for the sweet-toothed of us who dislike dry wines. But there are plenty of those as well. On Saturdays they have tastings of random bottles, so it's always fun to see what's on offer. Never fail, I can find something here that I'm looking for.