People are so friendly and prices are very reasonable I would definitely recommend this place! Plus…read morethey are in a great location they have been there for years

This has been my go to spot for years. It all started out of…read moresheer convenience of location, but as time went on and craft became a staple in my life, swifway kept up with the pace and they've been brimming with good finds. They aren't here to rip you off, I've found some great beers at decent prices. Pick your battles, some things are expensive, but hell if they aren't worth it. They always serve with a smile, they are willing to break apart 6packs so you can have a couple, and they've got taps behind the register for sampling and growler fills. I'm truly lucky to ha e them so close to home, I tell everyone the same thing I'm telling you fine, respectable yelpaholics: go check them out. Tell em I sent ya... I dnno why... ignore me, I'm drunk.

In a previous review of Beverage Barn in Mineola, I mentioned how that place is my home away from…read morehome. Well, if that's the case (and it is) then Swiftway is my summer house because this place does not disappoint when it comes to quality beer choices and styles. Monday night I swung by here with my girlfriend as I've been entirely bitten by the pumpkin beer bug. After sweeping Beverage Barn of the styles they were sellin', I wanted to take a look elsewhere. I think this was only my second time here, but this trip solidified my desire to return again and again. We strolled in and as we entered, each side had stacks of beers displayed, and better yet, the whole right side was a plethora of pumpkin choices. And even better than that? They were mostly different options from what BB had on its shelves. And even better than that? (okay I'll stop) They have a similar set up as BB in that you can pull single beers from any open pack and create your own six pack. I ended up with a couple more than that just because I have a hard time limiting myself to only six. Beyond the front displays, there was a large freezer of cold beer choices and then an aisle with tons of styles as well as half of that aisle dedicated to limited release bottles and beers that might be a little off the beaten path. You'll also notice a section for ciders (which intrigued my girlfriend so she decided to create her own little cider six-pack). Around the corner you'll find your macro section as well as some overseas options. This was where I spotted a six-pack of Krombacher Dark (a recent discovery at a nearby German spot that I was hunting for) and immediately grabbed that for purchase. At the counter, we were greeted by the friendly staff member (possibly owner?) who knew his stuff about beers as he commented on a few of them. Added bonus: if you happen to have a New York Craft Beer Club card (it's totally worth the membership) you'll get 10% off your brews. There's also a growler station with a nice handful of beers on tap for purchase. Overall, I left here happier than a kid in a candy store (because, hey, it's kind of like an adult candy store, right? Right). Once I plow through my current bunch of beers I know I'll be returning here (you know, my summer house) to find plenty more of the good stuff.

Stop by tonight, staff was very friendly and courteous. Very helpful choosing a good product. I…read morerecommend this store to my friends.

Great neighborhood liquor store with variety and good service and fair prices. I always find what I…read moreneed at Parmar.

Riverhead Beverage has steadily been growing as an awesome craft beer supplier for the East End of…read moreLong Island. Their growler station always has at least 5 different beers ready for fills, with a majority of those lines being connected to beers from local breweries. They have an extensive craft beer selection that nearly takes up half of the store. The selection is almost always changing, and what is in stock is constantly being updated. One of my favorite things about Riverhead Beverage is that they do a lot of leg work to get special one-off beers that would be difficult to find otherwise. Whenever they are able to lock down a case of a special collaboration (recently Sierra Nevada/Dogfish Head Life and Limb) or a limited production/release (Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA), they post about it on Facebook, letting you know when it's going to be in and how many bottles they have. They also occasionally run contests where they basically draw a name out of a hat and you win some beer related prize. Recent prizes have included a Wooden Corona Beach Chair, A Budweiser Weber Grill, and a Bud Light iPod Speaker Tower. And it costs nothing to enter the contest. There is nothing wrong with free stuff. Ever. My only criticism with Riverhead Beverage is there 22oz. bottle, or bomber, or 750mL bottle, selection is thin. There's about 4 full rows of shelves of 6-packs and only one row for bombers. I think criticism may even be too strong a word for it. My second favorite beverage distributor in Suffolk County.

We had the absolutely worst experience with Kevin from Riverhead Beverages…read more We should have known not to use them when we had to chase them just to get a response and quote for an event we were having, but tried to give Kevin the benefit of the doubt after he assured us everything would be great because he's been in the business for over 20 years. We asked for a 10am delivery. Kevin called the morning of and said they were running late and would be there at 10:30am. They did not show up until 11:15am (45 minutes later than the proposed late arrival). Our guests arrived at 11am. We checked the invoice and they didn't even have the house number on the invoice and that's why the drivers were late- yet no one called to ask for it. When I said our guests were already there and now waiting for the drinks to be setup Kevin's response was "I didn't think your guests would be there at 11am". Our guests had to tap one of the kegs to help out because the delivery guys were busy packing the cans in a cooler because they were left out in the sun of their pickup truck and arrived warm. There was not enough ice for the kegs or beverages so we had to call another distributor for help. When I called to ask for some type of compensation or refund Kevin was extremely rude. He asked me what I think my refund should be and I said $200. He proceeded to get annoyed and tell me I was crazy and said he'd refund for the ice- which we didn't even have enough of. When I told him I found this to be unprofessional he actually had the audacity to be rude and threatened to take back the kegs. I work in customer service and am very patient and understanding because these things happen. However, as a business owner you would think you would try to be polite and understanding then try to work with your client to find a solution rather than act out and be rude. Kevin was honestly one of the most unprofessional people I have ever worked with. Considering we paid in full upfront in full and were reassured we would not have any issues. I do not think it was too much to ask for to have the services we agreed upon and paid for to be fulfilled. I don't recommend Kevin's "business" Riverhead Beverage.

Bought some craft beer here, nice job of jacking up the prices, and let's not forget about the…read morecredit card surcharge! Daves gone, new owners don't have a clue. And good job of not putting the ac on in the summer, all that expensive craft baking in the heat, they don't care.

0 stars- wish there was a lower rating. I have lived in the area for 40 years and bought from this…read morestore many times. I don't believe it is "Daves" anymore. Seam to be new owners and they are horrible. I went in to get a Growler. They had to wash out one and I don't know if they did a good job. The person helping me was not good with the English language. I asked which variety was regular beer as I do not like IPA's. He showed me and it turned out to be an IPA. I tried to return it the next day and what I guess was the owner would not do a thing about it. This was terrible experience in what was once a good store. Avoid this place !!! By the way the IPA was flat.

I love this place. This beverage center has a huge selection beers. This business carries local and…read morehard to find imported beers. The staff is extremely helpful and the prices are great. The owner always has great deals of the week. Most of the time it is imported or specialty beer. For my boyfriend, it is like a wine bar. He gets to try all different types of beer offered at a great price.

Place seems nice local family run and I usually love that about any establishment, I have been…read moregoing here for years. But every time I go into the store and give my Id they quiz me about my license and proceed to give me dirty looks when I give the correct answer. Now I understand lots of people are trying to scam the system but if your business can't tell what a REAL NEW YORK STATE ID looks like that's just pure incompetence on their side.

Excellent service good prices always open on holidays very Friendly neat clean very curious to all…read morecustomers wide variety of wines and liquors

There are more wines and liquors that you can find anywhere in Shirley. The staff are very helpful…read moreand friendly.

Placed an order from them thru Drizly App. Order was short one bottle, unable to get a reply from…read moreDrizly. Never again! Order delivered without any paperwork. Never again! I'll just go to my local Liquor Store and skip the delivery fee and tip! At least I'll know I got what I paid for!

PS their hours are on their facebook page, which apparently I hadn't seen before-- apologies!read more

A small bar on Neighborhood rd, with a lot of character. When I walked in I was surprised how many…read morepeople where inside. They played pool and drank. The music playing was freestyle and it didn't stop. The bartender was also a cool guy. He joked and laughed with patron on the place. I could see myself hanging out there if I wasn't in the mood to go home right away. Only one bad thing was the prices on the liquor were steep. I don't drink, but the person I was with did. Lucky they take credit card ($15 minimum) because I really never carry cash. But at the end of the day it was fun. I could give it another shot in the future.

One of the best places in Mastic Beach. Good considerate staff, lots of fun and a caring…read moreenviornment. Your not just a friend - your family!

awesome selection. They have beers you won't find anywhere else. I never knew there was so many…read moresmall independent breweries on Long Island

I have been coming here since 2009 and the place keeps getting better. It starts with low pressure…read morehonest service and ends with fair prices and solid selection. Let's do a price check. Another local beer distributor charges $11 for southern tier unearthly IPA. Here it is $7 and change. What about selection. At least 5 choices from Knee Deep brewery and 4 from evil twin brewery. Also they have new releases including the 4 Bean from six point. My complaints would be it's on a busy intersection by the railroad and 112 and also that I don't make enough money to come here regularly. The growler station was very exciting but I got so distracted I didn't take a photo of the most recent selection! Must focus! Five stars because this is the best local beer distributor I know about !