the staff here are always happy and friendly, its ideally located and cheap…read more always offers on here with wine, beer and spirits, cheapest by far in the area

I love the guys that run this place. They are so knowledgeable, but really friendly too. You don't…read morefeel stupid but not knowing much about wine and asking them questions. The shop is situated only a few minutes walk from the City Centre and worth the walk I think. They often have offers on their end of bin ranges, so you can get some really bargain on your favourites, or pick up a decent bottle for a present. -they sell gift tags and wine bags too which is helpful. It is also worth checking out some of the events they hold in the shop. I went to the Burns night special a few years ago, which was sold out and had a brilliant time. I think they regularly do cheese and wine nights, though I've not been yet!

Connolly's has just been refurbished with a fresh new look and thus has earned itself an extra…read morestar... I have always loved Connolly's for it's ridiculous wine selection, great range of interesting spirits and helpful and informative staff; but the new layout, lick of paint and increased selection is just the cherry on the top. Connolly's is situated on Livery Street, over the Queensway from the Colmore Business District. It's quite easy to find (being a few minutes away from the entrance to the St Paul's tram stop), but it might be the kind of place that you have walked on by a few times without checking out the treasures within. Having bumped into Ed at Brewsmiths, I knew the refurb was underway. I had heard they were having a relaunch event from Mary Griffin - but hadn't had time to have a peruse. Yesterday (before an appointment), I had a few minutes to kill and was practically next door. I thought it would be worth a look to see if their new beer selection was as good as Ed has expressed to me when I had seen him... I can confirm the refit has made the business pretty much perfect. They haven't lost the "cave of wonders" feel of having crates of wine scattered around the place, but have extended the amount of storage and space significantly. You've now got a selection of spirits and bubbly to the left hand side (as you walk in), wine EVERYWHERE and a good selection of beers at the back of the store. I popped in and had a quick chat about the new additions to the line up before heading to the back to nose at the beer selection (as I was in the market for a couple of craft beers for "Yelp's Big Night In"). A good selection of both local and further reaching breweries are represented and the beer seems to be priced very reasonably. I picked up a bottle of Bellerose (a local one clocking in at 6.5 - described to me as a very interesting one by Ed), Brewdog "Hardcore IPA" (Which was a total BARGAIN), Sacre Blue "Quaker Cowboy" (mint, lime and coconut porter - can't wait to give this a go), Birds "Apocalypse" (from Bromsgrove - another local one) and a bottle of 3 Tigers "Curry Head" (a brand new one to me) for the princely sum of £11.63. Being a bit of a craft beer fan and having gotten used to paying £3+ a bottle for really interesting stuff, I thought this was more than fair. Obviously, I can't write about the ales yet - but I can commend Connolly's on the refurb and the wider selection. I would still always pop in here for guidance on wine (especially when looking for presents), but I now know I can get my Ale fix here too. I thoroughly recommend a trip to Connolly's to have a nose... I can't recommend your wallet will thank you though!

Although it may look like a fairly bog standard off licence from the outside, don't let appearances…read morefool you. Laithwaites is actually an extremely well stocked, very nice wine shop, not dissimilar to chains such as Majestic Wine Warehouse. The inside is very professional, with wines grouped appropriately, making whatever you're looking for specifically very easy to find. If you're not entirely sure what you're looking for, then fear not, because their friendly, approachable staff clearly know what they're doing and can advise you what wine to serve with certain food. The prices are competitive with the likes of Majestic, although if you're looking for a sub £5 bottle just to give to an acquaintance or what have you, you may be better suited going to a supermarket such as Tesco. Highly recommended.

We popped in here one Friday night for some wine and it was empty! This was good and bad because we…read moregot personal chatty service but the staff kind of watched our every move which was quite off-putting. They also kept asking if we neede help when we just wanted to look round. They have a good variety of wines of all sorts and prices. The cheapest bottles were about 6 quid and this was in the sale so it is not for you if you buy cheap wine! Prices went up as high as £20 a bottle and they also had a selection of champagne and sparkling wines. We treated ourselves to 4 bottles which were very nice. I doubt we'll use this shop much but it is handy if you've been in the Wetherspoons nearby plus there is parking outside.

I came across Tanners by accident whilst searching for a particular Grand Cru Champagne. They were…read morecompetitively priced. I've place a number of orders with them notably for the ampagne, Bas armagnac, and port. I have bought wine too. Yes, I agree they are very knowledgable. However, I was recently looking for a particular Rioja, their prices was about £26 per botle, but Waitrose had exactly the bottle for £18. No0 contest. So I'd use Tanners for something not available elsewhere, but I would also do a general search. Only one thing let them down once, when they substitued a wine with a different year without consulting me first. Their reasoning was that they were out of stock of the one I had ordered. However, they subsequently said they had some in the bonded warehouse. The exchange and delivery took be perilously close to the dinner party, for which it was needed. They were apologetic, and tried to resolve matters immediately. It is important to contact the customer; it is not as though I was ordering from Tesco! Neverthess, I will still use them, but I will ensure that I caveat any order with "No substitutes". There recent red Burgundies for 2008 are quite exgtensive.

Very atmospheric, very knowledgeable, wide range and some rare finds. Yes, some of the products are…read moreexpensive but generally they represent good value. You get what you pay for.

A great one stop shop for any wine! I went in, in a hurry wanting to buy a variety of red wines, of…read morewhich I was clueless to! The assistant was very helpful and made it easy to choose, in a knowledgable and genuine manner.

This is a nice little shop located on West Bromwich's High Street. I like this store, I like the…read morestaff that work in there; they are very friendly and always have a smile of their face which is always a good thing. My experience with Bobby's Wines has good and I don't have anything negative to say about the store. I've purchased a few alcoholic beverages from there and I've continued going there when I'm in West Bromwich because of their prices and that is the main reason. I like somewhere which doesn't over-charge but you still get quality products. They continued being competitive with their pricing and I feel that's what makes them a great shop. Their selection of products is reasonable, not the best but they sell the products which people around that area purchase- so that is fair enough.

Looking for an excuse to feel like a sophisticated vintage connoisseur, without actually knowing…read moreanything about wine? Then Loki is the place to be. Hidden away in the charmingly historic Great Western Arcade in the centre of Birmingham, this spot is a gem--like a treasure chest full of wine, with little tasting notes as the map. The magic happens with the tasting machines, where you can try up to 40 wines by the glass--not all at once, you rascal! Want to sample a few without committing to a whole bottle? You can try sips for around £1. It's a great way to find your new favorite drop without the commitment anxiety. Plus, they have these super cool self-service Loki cards, or you can (as I did) trade your credit card for a temp. Get guidance from the lovely staff if you're overwhelmed by all the choices (I was). The selection is as diverse as it is vibrant, with wines from all over the world, and the best part? They're all served at the exact temperature the makers intended--no warm, sad wine here. Looking for sweet wines, my partner and I enjoyed an airy Gewürztraminer, a super fantastic vintage port from Warre, and a delightful coffee-noted port from Penfolds. I also sampled a yummy, peppery and full-bodied Shiraz. While I didn't try the food, the menu looks like it would be the perfect pairing with any glass you pick. Cheese boards, meat boards, olives, focaccia, you know the stuff. Whether you're an aficionado or a casual enthusiast (like me), Loki Wine is a great spot for a laid-back yet luxurious experience. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Brum.

Loki is a technically a wine shop but it has a few unique selling points…read more 1. Phil is super knowledgeable and approachable. If you have a question about wine or need a recommendation he will help you! 2. The beautiful location in Great Western Arcade. The store itself is exceptionally stylish too, all wood shelves, tables made from barrels and a lovely upstairs seating area. 3. It's not just a shop- you can try wines too. You can pick up a card, load it with money, pop the card into the amazing wine dispenser (!) select a small or large taster or a whole glass, and the wine is dispensed into the wine glass you have taken from the rack above. There's a variety of decent reds and whites available. These are good quality wines so a full bottle isn't a cheap option. So having the option to have a good sized sample for anything from 90p-£2 means you can feel more confident buying the whole bottle. So when you've picked a glass of wine you like, you can take it upstairs, sit on the seats, order a cheese or meat board (from Anderson and Hill across the way) and have a completely relaxing afternoon. Even the olive oil is amazing. Highly recommended.

Manor Wines - Your typical local newsagent? Correct…read more There is always a stereotypical newsagent around every corner you turn in either Halesowen/Bartley Green, all pretty much selling the same products at similar prices. The service in a lot of these places is sub standard, as if the staff don't want to be there. The majority may be family and tied in to the shop, making matters worse. Regardless, Manor Wines is a fairly decent place to go, if you're looking to buy a few beers or a cheap bottle of wine, then I would recommend swinging by if you're close enough, I wouldn't say it's worth a journey though, I must admit.

Manor Wines is the best place to go for alcohol without getting in the car. They carry most types…read moreof alcohol and the prices are hard to beat. Would definitely recommend as it has been owned by the same family for at least 15 years and there are always good deals, especially with the usual drinks like fosters, carling, strongbow etc.