The date is 4/20/2026--a frigid, dark, and stormy night at the intersection of McClintock and…read moreSouthern. A weary traveler arrives and sits down at his favorite bar--Bottleshop48, located at 3318 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, in the Aldi shopping center. He orders a crisp glass of Bottleshop Water, known to the regulars simply as "water," and rests for a moment as a film begins to play on the main TV. Brad and Angelina appear. It is Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the acclaimed 2005 action/comedy. A small tear rolls down his face; finally, he will be able to enjoy Mr. and Mrs. Smith from start to finish. Finally, his life will have meaning beyond the crude dionysian pursuit of wine, women, and song. Today, he thinks: "my suffering will end: I am free from the banality of the world outside, with a full 2 hours of action/comedy to enjoy, cold drink in hand, hale companions to my left and to my right." But this man was mistaken. Instead a challenger appears--a man from the wrong side of the tracks, a man bent on ruining our hero's uninterrupted viewing of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Shockingly this newcomer requests the TV remote. He brazenly downloads the Sling Freestream app on the TV. He scrolls through the Sling Freestream app's numerous free ad-supported options and chooses--impossibly--Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. Our hero protests meekly, in earnest: "but I was watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith." "Oh sorry," the upstart pretender responds, surprised that someone would be so interested in seeing the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Does our hero challenge this cruel usurper to fisticuffs for the TV remote? No. Does he chuck a beer at this sadistic lover of classic British humor? No. Does he strip naked and dance atop the bar in a lewd manner to assert his dominance over the TV? He does not. A man of peace--a true lover not a fighter and a known Ryan Gosling look-alike--our hero grits his teeth and accepts the excruciating truth that he will see no more of Brad and Angelina on this night. He simply pays his tab and exits into the freezing late April air, never to know true happiness. Never to experience complete extasy. Never to see the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Drinks 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Value 5/5

Great variety of craft beers, and the build-your-own pack is a clutch move, perfect for mixing and…read morematching without commitment to one kind. There's a cool little bar area plus extra seating up front, which makes it easy to hang and sip. Came through during the holidays and the festive vibe was on point. Bartender/cashier lady was friendly, helpful, and actually paying attention. Solid experience all around

When you stay at the Embassy, you receive a voucher for a cocktail hour which I thought was a very…read morenice touch as this bar area looked like a great place to unwind. I loved the option to upgrade to a premium liquor and the bartender was incredibly friendly. Though for the convention I attended I had my meals sorted, I could see from the food of other patrons during the weekend that it looked pretty good for hotel food.

The online menu is different than what is offered in restaurant. I looked at it prior to coming in…read moreand had already selected what I wanted, but neither item was on the menu, sigh. It was late so, and I was tired so I went ahead and ordered something else. Food was awful- I ate less than half my dinner, service was slow, even though there were only a few diners. I will find another place for dinner tomorrow night.

Been going here for a while this place has a great selection of beer wine and liquor! Always…read morefriendly service and very knowledgeable about their booze!

The convenient location was this place's first draw, but have consistently chosen to return for…read moreother reasons. The variety has provided me with everything I've gone in there for, as well some some novel experimental boozes. The prices can be stunningly reasonable, depending. The offbeat staff is very friendly and welcoming, and in some cases canine. The store has a warm neighborly feel to it. The dive-though can spare the timid from these eccentricities if desired.

The blonde older lady working in the tequila section on Saturday was just flat out rude. My…read moreboyfriend and I were looking for recommendations for tequila. She made it seem like we were there to get drunk??? She had an attitude basically the whole time she was talking to me. For no reason. At one point I said "never mind" and wanted to walk away but she tried to make up for her attitude and gave us a couple options to try. The tequila was great and both my boyfriend and I agreed we were gonna come back to purchase the Suavecito (but we already had our hearts set on a wine from a wine sample we tried). The gentleman at the wine section was a whole lotttt friendlier. Since we tried a couple of tequila samples and didn't buy any tequila at the time, when we walked away, she said "All that and you still didn't buy anything". Girl. The attitude. Just flat out rude. If you're so miserable at your job, find a new one. Also it's so uncomfortable being followed around the whole time you shop there. Literally feels like hawks around you. I definitely won't be back. The wine is good tho!

I love coming here for the wine classes! I think this store in particular does the best ones!…read more This time the class was about Italian wines! Stew and Mark always make it so fun! They are both very knowledgeable about the wines, and always answer everyone's questions. They also give generous pours. The snacks they had were different bruschettas, and they were delicious! A lot of the wines we sampled in this class were less then $20 which is an awesome price point for good wine. I definitely took home a few bottles. Highly recommend taking a class here.

Just left the store and that then the owner so nice he was showing me everything in the store and I…read moregot this cute goodie bag that has a fun mango drink it highly recommend also if you're looking for allocated bourbons!

What used to be this one of the best liquor stores in AZ is now a shell of its former self. New…read moreownership turned this place into hell. Prices are ridiculous. Service has tanked. They fired their best employee and one of the more knowledgeable people in the world of alcohol. Sadly, I've spent my last dollar ever here.

Stopped by Total Wine to grab a bottle of whiskey for a friend and had a great experience. The…read morestore was clean, staff was super helpful, and checkout was easy. Unfortunately, I dropped the bottle right outside the store and it shattered everywhere. The employees were incredibly understanding, helped me clean it up, and even let me grab a replacement bottle without charging me again. Awesome customer service and genuinely kind people. Huge thank you to the team!

This is usually my go-to spot for alcohol, aside from Costco. I really like that they offer…read morein-store tastings so you can try before you buy, and their prices are generally very good. That said, I'm giving 3 stars due to a recent disappointing delivery experience. I had guests arriving today and, with a busy schedule, I placed a $146 delivery order for the 7-8 PM window. When it arrived (after dark), I set the box aside on the patio and didn't open it until today while stocking the cooler. Unfortunately, the box was damaged, it smelled like alcohol, and three cans were completely empty. You could clearly see the leak, and it was obvious something had spilled. It's frustrating that this was still sent out for delivery--especially from a store I frequent and usually trust. This was meant to be a time-saving convenience, but it ended up being a letdown. At this point, I wouldn't recommend the delivery option--there's no way to know if you'll receive damaged or unusable products.

We got a gift card here and WOW! As soon as you walk in, you're immediately blown away by the…read moreincredible selection. The variety of meats alone is impressive, but it doesn't stop there! They've got everything from barbecuing essentials and specialty seasonings to bold hot sauces and even a cold beer to enjoy while you shop. And then you make your way to that beautiful deli counter. That's when you truly appreciate the value of a real butcher. The quality, expertise, and personal service, it's a completely different experience compared to your typical grocery store. They also have 'cuts' of bone for your furry friends. We grabbed a bone for our dog and can't wait for him to enjoy it! Von Hanson's isn't just a deli... it's a place for anyone (new to grilling or professionals) who wants to enjoy quality meat and find whatever they need to cook it!

Came here looking for CAB beef products like I get back home in NY. Ordered 4 ribeyes and they were…read morethinly and raggedly cut, and probably twice the price of what I get back home. Actually, the quality here is no better than you can get in a regular grocery store at probably 2-3 times the price. I wouldn't suggest buying anything here.

Wonderful location and service Zach! Great menu! The cauliflower wings with jerk dry rub were good,…read morecould use a bit more seasoning! The potato skins were a bit skinny and greasy. The staff were great! They were willing to modify things which is always a nice treat - I ordered the queso with pita instead of chips and added a side of raw steak - the steak was delish! The back area was great for groups!

Love love love this place! Seriously check out the plating. Chicken quesadilla is phenomenal. The…read morefish and chips was amazing. The breading was light and perfect. I can not. Late on a Friday night and the intention to detail was freaking amazing. Do it!

My sister and I came for a tour on Saturday and I am sooooo glad we did. We arrived about 10…read moreminutes prior to the tour starting and we were quickly greeted by the owner (Tyler) as he brought us the drink menu. It was pretty busy so we stood to the side. When ready, I ordered a ooh la la lemonade and we served ourselves some cold water. The bartender was friendly as she took my order and made my drink pretty quick. The tour started a few minutes later and lasted a little over an hour. The time went by fast as Tyler kept it fun, informative, and engaging. I learned a lot and walked away with some good brewery knowledge. We tasted several spirits and two were my favorite. There was a vanilla flavored one and a cinnamon one... cant remember the names, oops. We ended up buying the vanilla flavored one and I cant wait to use it! My ooh la la lemonade was delicious, not too sweet and not too strong. I had a GREAT time, this place rocks! Thank you!

Major update :) The distillery and bar that you may already know and love as "Adventurous Stills",…read morehas undergone a transformation and is now known as "Outlaw Distillery". Outlaw Distillery originated in Utah with Owner, Tyler Halstead and his beautiful wife Alexis. Over the past year there was a change in ownership and Tyler acquired what was at the time, Adventurous Stills in Tempe. This place has been a long beloved distillery to locals and visitors alike, making exceptionally good spirits and having a very welcoming atmosphere along with great staff, and a super fun whiskey club. A warm welcome to Outlaw Distillery and I wish nothing but success, as the two entities merge into one. If you've been to Adventurous Stills before, you will be happy to see that the whiskeys and other spirits that are distilled on site from grain to glass in small batch format will continue to be exceptional products, and they have some new things coming out but it's no longer branded Adventurous Stillls. I'm excited to see what fun and creative things happen with the new ownership and change, and as long as the whiskey and booze stays delicious, I'm here for it and will continue to be a big fan. Cheers all!

$6.49 for some spicy sweet chili Doritos is crazy, everything within the store is between a 10-15%…read moremarkup up from the original price, if yall vibin with the panda express sauce, it's triple the amount of what it is in a regular convenience store

I come here for one thing and one thing only and that is their chicken tamales! Walking in it…read moredoesn't look like much other than a normal convenience store with overpriced items, which it is. BUT their cold food section never disappoints! For $5.99 i get the best tasting tamales in Tempe so it's a win for me!