This place doesn't look like much from the outside. It's lodged in a strip mall, which is pretty standard for most liquor stores, I think. Driving past these kinds of places, you never really know what you're going to get. The sign is generic (in this case, the name is too.) Will it be really sketchy inside? Will it be small? In this case, the answer to both is no. Liquor Square is huge, with high ceilings and tons of shelves, a space that gives off a bit of a warehouse vibe. Nonetheless, this is a pretty nice liquor store. Their selection is vast and laid out in a way that makes it easy to browse. On a somewhat recent visit, a staff member saw me eyeing the whites, asked if I needed assistance, and then gave me really thoughtful recommendations on Chardonnays (which I took and didn't regret.) Also, they have a good assortment of pre-chilled wine in a cooler near the entrance, which makes it super easy to run in and grab something if you're shopping last-minute and need something in a rush. On the whole, very convenient. read more

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I didn't see the word "Pascale" in front of the store. I am not sure if they just changed their name to "Liquor Square." This place is huge (comparable to BevMo out in the West Coast but with less beer selection). There was a ton of wine and hard liquor options. I went to a different store in Syracuse looking for some cooking wines and good coffee liquor but didn't find it. So I came here and got everything I needed. It was $41 for Madeira wine, Marsala wine, coffee liquor and Limoncello. They even had a pink Limoncello! The selection is huge and they have a ton of options. Prices aren't cheaper than other places per say. read more

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This is an amazing store. The selection cannot be beat, and the same can be said for the service, staff, and prices. After going here for five years, I cringe anytime I have to buy liquor from anywhere else. read more

I have been going there for years & often found help when requested...Their racks of wines selected by staff with notes are great!! Good prices, I can preorder & they bring it out to my car....the best!! karen read more

I was just in this store and a bleach blonde cashier was beyond rude. We had questions regarding the particular category of liquior she looked at as if we had two heads and told us to read the big signs on the wall to help us find what we were looking for. We walked out without purchasing several bottle of liquor. STAY FAR AWAY and shop with people whom care about repeat business and treating everyone with respect. read more

Whats the first thing most college students do when they arrive on campus? (besides play stupid 'get to know you' games with their RA?) They find the nearest liquor store of course. On Syracuse campus there is no close liquor store, except in the ghetto behind BB. And who wants to risk getting mugged? Or you could hike up to Westcott. But you better be sure you are wearing your walking shoes. As for beer, fine ale, such as beast, busch, keystone, etc... can be purchased on M-street. But once you find yourself some wheels head on down to liquor square. Its like a toys r us for grownups. Quite magical indeed. They have got pretty much anything you need to host a gathering, from bottom shelf to top shelf. And for those of you who are more mature they have a vast wine selection, and even do tastings every now and again. The staff is very helpful if you don't know what you are looking for. And they have shopping carts for when you need to buy 10 bottles of Barton's and 6 boxes of wine in a jiffy. read more

Pascale's is open late and has a vast selection. The prices are also considerably less than what I find at other places. I drink wine, and all of my usual bottles were a few dollars less than the norm. That being said, the service sucks. Sorry, but there is no other way to say it. There is no one that I have ever encountered that has any knowledge of wines. No one is ever friendly, and the last time I went in, there was such an ordeal at the point of sale, that I thought the clerk was just messing with us! However, I'm not sure I need great service for inexpensive, convenient alcohol. That's why I go back. read more

Great selection and good (sometimes great) prices on liquor. I know jack shit about wine but there are a lot of bottles of wine here. read more

Great selection and prices, and one of the easiest stores to navigate. Plenty of upstate NY finger lakes wines, as well as everything else you would expect. Made sure to pick up a case of Red Newt White and a couple Bully Hills last time I was in town for a wedding. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

They literally did not sell me alcohol because their scanner read my ID as expired even though it's 100% real and I'm 21. Manager was a douche about it after too. read more

Great selection and great prices! It's the biggest and best liquor store in Syracuse. I'm only giving it four stars because the building is a little on the dilapidated side and the parking-lot/driveway situation needs some pretty substantial improvements. read more

Great selection of EVERYTHING, beer, wine, liquor...that unique mixer or liqueur to make an extra special drink..you name it, they got it and/or can help you find it! read more

We went last night at the last minute to purchase for New Years Eve party. They were busy but they had registers open and checking out was quick. The staff helping was wonderful, friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. I found what I had in mind to get and I was even more happy that my choice was one of the choices recommended by staff. Prices was right as well. We will be back. read more

They have no web site - this in the year 2011, no less - and the staff is both unhelpful and very ignorant - they don't know the difference between Jamaican and Puerto Rican rum for example, and call Canadian whiskey rye. The wannabe wine-snob owner thinks he's God's gift, but if that's so why is he still in Syracuse, New York? Arrogance should be reserved for the competent. The selection is OK, not spectacular, and prices are neighborhood store high. They don't carry many better brands like Bols gin. This place is a total waste of time. read more

Selection is good, service is horrid for the most part. Prices are good, but sometimes I would rather pay a few extra dollars to feel like I am wanted as a customer. read more

Lots of mail in rebates. They don't give you the rebate till after you check out. Then they tell you to goto the wall and find the rebate. When you ask where one is you hear "oh we are out of that one and that one and that one." So now you have to return all of your liquor. Super store! read more