This place has a decent beer selection, several beers that I had not seen at other places in NC. I like the fact that they sell singles (although I think they are a bit pricey on some of them). Quite a bit of thier floor space is dedicated to BMC products They are not particularly friendly, or helpful. Most of the staff know nothing, or very little, about beer. There is supposed to be a discount for cash or debit, when I tried to use my debit the wanted to argue that the discount is only for cash not debit. Even though I have been there a couple of times before and used debit and recieved the discount. Not a terrible place, but based on the service there are other places I would rather spend my hard earned money. read more

I really want to give it 5 stars but the fact is, their prices are inflated on liquor. Yesterday i saw they had Russels Reserve Single Barrel for $70 and across the street it was $55 at Stateline. Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finish for $80 and just bought this passing through Columbia for $40. I really want to like the Liquor side but they have always been more expensive than nearby competitors. Buy your liquor at Stateline, but for your beer and Wine needs I think they have a great selection. read more

I just called to see if they have an item in stock before I was to go inside. The man that answered the phone was extremely rude and disrespectful. All I was trying to figure out was if they had a certain Tequila. I understand that they don't sell liquor on Sundays the least they could've done was check if they had the item in stock. read more

Quit flying the plane over neighborhoods! It's obnoxious! We've been hearing it daily in the mornings & nights for months....it needs to stop! read more

I would drive out of my way ANY day for the service and prices at this place! Do you like bourbon or rum? Ask Keith! He will happily walk you from a bottle you like but have already tasted over to another recommendation (usually better quality and cheaper due to less marketing and obscurity) that you will, no doubt, LOVE! He has helped me with my own liquor cabinet selections as well as making beautiful selections for me to give as gifts! Whatever you're looking for, Keith and the other people at Southern Spirits will NEVER steer you wrong! Not to be overshadowed is Martha on the wine side! I don't care if it's a cheap bottle or a rare hunt... she will take your emails and try to find what you're seeking! She has also made too many amazing recommendations for me to count... If you are in pursuit of a bottle of wine (bubbly, sweet, dry, red, white, light, strong, etc...) for ANY occasion and at ANY price point, she is THE go-to woman! In short. I drive 10 miles out of the way (past three other liquor stores) to do business here, but I'd happily drive an hour out of my way! It would be worth it every time! read more

Follow their recommendations on bourbon. Love the David Nicholson 1843, the bottle is empty and I want more.

It was so sad to see none of their employees wearing masks. I lost a lot of respect for them. I can buy booze pretty much anywhere and won't be going back. I actually asked why they weren't wearing masks. They said they were itchy and laughed. read more

I love this store! They have a massive huge selection, the prices are right and they are right at the state line so you dont have to deal with NC ABC stores! You can also join their all star club and get discounts and money back on the things you buy! I have to recommend this place to anyone in the area! read more

Three stars because of the staff - very friendly and helpful at all times! Have never had a cranky clerk. Beer selection is wide (including some exotics by the individual bottle) and lots of them are in the cooler. Wine selection is fair - Total Wine has a lot more to choose from. Pricing is tiered - one price for cash, another for credit cards. I have seen beer priced lower at the Ardrey Kell Harris Teeter. And the wine selections are more on the high end too. So they've lost a star for value. They also lose a star for store hours - they are only open until 7 pm Monday through Saturday. They have a frequent customer program - but you'll have to spend $25K on beer, wine and booze (yes, they also have liquor) to qualify for any really good rewards. I go because of the people and because they are convenient, read more

I am torn about this review, because part of me doesn't want to let the secret out about the great selection of spirits that I have experienced at Southern Spirits. I have been shopping here since I moved to Charlotte and about half the stuff on either side of highway 521 had not even been built yet. I tend to make it a regular stop whenever I drive down to South Carolina for some cheap gas and pick up a few other things. If you are looking for any type of spirit, they will most likely have it or will order it, as long as you plan on buying a significant amount. Last time I was in there, someone special ordered some bourbon and there were a few bottles leftover and I was able to try a new bourbon. The Scotch, Bourbon and other whiskey selections are extensive, which is great, because the wife and I enjoy them all. They also have too many varieties of Rum, Vodka and flavored liquor to count, as well as everything in between. They also have extensive beer and some limited wine selection on a separate side of the store. I want to say that they even have kegs as well, but not 100% sure. The staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable, and I have always had a great experience talking with them or getting a recommendation about a product. read more

i drive about an hour to go here. great selection and expert advice. i would highly recommend this establishment.

This place is awesome. Why? I speak neither beer nor spirits and the staff is always more than willing to assist me in making a purchasing decision. Dad likes ____ . He should get ____ . That kind of thing. Kind. Knowledgable. Easy. You can also place orders for wine in the back if they don't have what you're looking for. Get your party pants on and check this place out. read more

Southern Spirits wins 4 stars ("Yay! I'm a fan.") from me for a few reasons: 1 - I can go to SS, purchase alcohol, and be back in my nice suburban home consuming it in under 10 minutes. 2 - There's a fireworks store in the parking lot, and if that doesn't scream South Carolina brilliance/insanity then nothing else does. 3 - Their prices are pretty good, with discounts for cash, and I can find everything I want there, and more. Finally, if you want Hawaiian-style shave ice, or classic Carolina barbecued pork butt and/or ribs, you can get it in the parking lot of Southern Spirits. (The "Tropical Sno" is available every day throughout the summer, and Gilb's barbecue is there on the weekends.) There are some negatives, that cause me to dock them at least one star. First, at least on the beer side, the cashiers can be surly. I've been going there at least once a week for about five years now, and it's still hit or miss if the cashier woman, who has seen me at least 100 times, will smile at me or grimace and not even give me a second glance. Second, their hours suck. They close at 7PM during the week and on Saturdays. Half the time I usually know we'll need another bottle or a six pack for some folks dropping by after the time at which they have closed. And they aren't open on Sundays - stupid, ridiculous, stinking blue laws... which frankly shoot the state in the foot when it comes to revenue. Frankly, I don't care much if they're surly, I'll still return to Southern Spirits for the convenience. I keep my expectations low, which make days like today a great surprise! Apparently they were stocked up to the gills for the Labor Day weekend - no sooner had I pulled my 12-pack from the fridge, a young man was behind me asking me if he could carry it to the register. And when I checked out, I had a more senior (she's the manager, I think) woman who rang me up for $10.25 and when I plopped $11 on the counter, she whipped out a quarter from her own pocket and gave me my dollar back. Regardless of the attitude you (might) get, they're down home folks, and you're supporting local business (rather than the Wal-Mart) so I will always keep going to Southern Spirits! read more

Five stars is not enough! Hands down the best Scotch, bourbon and Irish whiskey selection within driving distance from Charlotte. They even have Japanese whiskey, a gigantic wall of vodka and gin, and the nicest people running the place. I will be back for more! read more

You know what I like about this place? Not only do they have a good selection, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable! They are about to expand with a hang out area. It feels like a down home, low key, friendly local spot, which it is! read more

As a rum snob from California, moving to Charlotte and shopping in the ABC stores was a major disappointment since they have very little to choose from beyond flavored Bacardi and Malibu brands (I'd drink my own urine before those!), and the prices are way too high. Then I discovered Southern Spirits! A really good rum selection and reasonable prices. I can also get the full line of St. George Spirits products (gins and vodkas) from my hometown of Alameda, CA! Yay! Keith in the spirits department also tries to get me special things I'm looking for. Just this week he was able to get a rather hard-to-find, not mass-produced, specialty rum for me! And he's working on getting another of my favorites from the Dominican Republic. Sure beats paying to have them shipped from California or New York! I have yet to attend one of the tastings, but I'm looking forward to giving it a shot in the near future. I'm sure the beer & wine side of things is awesome too, but I'm not a beer drinker, and my wine tastes are simple enough for Total Wine in Charlotte, so I haven't done any shopping on that side yet. If you like great booze and don't want to pay for shipping, this is the place! read more

Have always been happy with liquor and beer selections. My only issue is their keg business. I kind of feel like their beer lady shoots from the hip on prices. They supposedly price match, but not with NC competition. Example is NoDa Hop Drop n Roll. Total wine sells for $99 and my wife (not knowing any better) paid $129 at Souther Spirits when she bought my kegerator last year for my birthday. Additionally, Total Wine charges $72-74 range for OMB Copper. I asked how much at Southern Spirits and was told $99. When I mentioned to her that it was $72 at Total Wine, I got the "it's a different State and $72 doesn't cover her cost." Meanwhile, Stateline Elite across the street is the same $72 as Total Wine. At any rate, I'm good with Southern Spirits for everyday beer and liquor. Even their wine selection is solid and the staff is knowledgeable. However, when it comes to kegs, proceed with caution. They are over priced on kegs. read more

People, if you drink liquor and haven't been to Southern Spirits, you are missing out. Prices are great, but that is the least important thing about this store. Southern Spirits has incredible selection, but more importantly they have unmatched knowledge. Not sure what you want; they will find you something. Want to find something new? They will set you up with something fantastic! Best place in the area! read more

Hands down the best place around! Very well stocked with everything you need and the best educated staff I have found anywhere, tell them what you like and ask for their selection. I am always finding new and amazing spirit's here. Keith the manager loves to help you find the perfect bottle and once he knows what you flavor profiles are he is always super excited to turn you on to his new finds. They usually have a great selection of hand picked bottles there to choose from at all price points. The one thing I really like is they will not point you to an expensive bottle unless it is really good, most of the picks I have tried and loved were mid priced and some very inexpensive. Tell them what you like, tell them your price point and trust what they tell you! Then you wi see why they have the loyal customers they do! read more

Was referred to this establishment by an events coordinator who assisted my fiancé and I with catering. Southern Spirits will give you a free consultation on how much booze you need to buy in order to wet the whistle of your thirsty wedding guests. All we did was give Keith a number of anticipated drinkers, and the total time of our reception. Keith broke down the figures like a Algebra professor and provided us a a total number of drinks that we needed and even gave us two great signature drink selections. The best part? The quote for liquor to make two cocktails, red & white wine for our guests, and three beer selections came in at a third of our initial estimate. I'm glad that we stopped by today. read more

I love Southern Spirits. And it's not just because I love spirits... First of all, this is the most exciting looking liquor store that I've ever been to. The building is painted all sorts of bright colors, the parking lot is painted, and the wine section inside is pretty. They have an extensive beer and liquor selection, a limited wine selection (but I've never had to go without) and they are always friendly. The staff is incredibly helpful even if you don't quite know what you're looking for. I once had a 15 min conversation with one of the guys about which tequila is good for what. They have a snack section too, with soda/mixers and plates/cups/hawaiian umbrellas/etc. This place is terribly convenient and cheap. I always see the flyers about tasting hours for certain whiskeys and liquors, but I've never stopped at the right time. They have a discount if you pay cash too (it's only about $ .30 off, but exciting all the same). As other yelpers have mentioned, the hours can be tricky - so just plan ahead. read more

Yahtzee! Helpful staff who can offer great suggestions on both taste and value, plus an outstanding collection of booze. Really good prices. This is our go-to liquor store! PS, I think you get a little break on the price if you pay cash. read more

I have been visiting Southern Spirits for years now... absolutely the best customer service EVER!!! The most attentive and friendly staff of ANY business I patronize. They took the time to know me by name, know what I like to purchase and make recommendations to broaden my experience... These folks are the best in every way. Thank you to everyone I do business with when visiting Southern Spirits - you guys are the best. There are so many businesses that could learn from your customer service (really it's the staff and their drive for being dedicated to providing a great experience every time.) The Ryan's Mini Guy read more

Eric S. Keith at Southern Spirits has a remarkable knowledge of spirits at various price points, and is committed to finding the best choice (not always the most expensive) for each customer's request. I've always enjoyed Keith's recommendations and would not have found those bottles on my own. Friends from out of the area have tried some of Keith's recommended bottles (looking at you Lot 40 Rye) and have gone home to search them out for themselves. All in all, a great store and an outstanding staff. read more

Apparently if you spend $100,000 here you get a free vacation, not bad! Now I just need a CEO salary. All kidding aside, they do have a rewards program for shopping at their store, which is nice having come from government run states where I've lived before. Just a short drive down 521 (Charlotte Highway) into Fort Mill, South Carolina you'll find Southern Spirits, seemingly sticking its tongue out at the government of North Carolina for their extra liquor taxes. In here you'll find all of the essentials as far as liquor goes in most available sizes, with the smaller guys being available behind the counter to deter theft. What's that? Grain liquor? 95%? Hello and welcome back to the frat party days! The store features a pretty open floorplan but could benefit from adding a couple shelves to take advantage of their size; to squeeze a few more options into the place. On the other side of things is a beer/wine shop, gotta love state laws that don't let them combine the two, but at least they're extremely nearby. I haven't checked out that selection yet but the prices seem to be pretty fair from the signs that they've had up. The employees were very friendly, asked us if we were 21 or older and pretty much took our word for it. They may have checked my friend's ID but I don't recall. As we definitely look older than 21 it wasn't really a careless overlook by them, just trying not to pester us about the obvious. We brought along my friend's 4 year old son and he was pleasantly entertained by who appeared to be the manager, who asked him his name and proceeded to carry out a conversation with the voice of Donald Duck, classic! He made sure that we were finding everything okay and told us if we needed help with anything just to let him know, the type of service I'd say most of us prefer in this setting. The prices were pretty good and the female cashiers (one in her 30s, one older) were both friendly and even offered the kid a lollipop, nice touch. Finally somewhere where we feel welcome and invited to buy our sins at! P.S. -- If you recognize this review from another store, I accidentally listed it as the wrong one previously, sorry! read more

Southern Spirits is set up where liquor is on one side and beer, wine and soda is on the other side. I don't think that they have a vast beer selection (go to Frugal MacDoogal's for that) but there liquor section is very robust and is organized very easily to find exactly what you are looking to purchase. I often come across a new bottle that the shelf appeal sucks me in. The staff is generally very friendly and helpful. Living on the state-line, I much rather go to Southern Spirits than the local ABC store for accessibility and range of variety. read more

Southern Spirits is a good little place. It is beer on one side and liqour on the other, like Frugal's if you have been there. It is smaller than Frugal's but they make up for that since they have a great selection of the not-so-every-day stuff. I got a rhubarb liqour with white pepper for goodness sakes, so yeah...they may have some new things for you to try. Also, Dan is so nice and knowledgeable if there is a whiskey you might want to try. read more

As if Frugal McDougal and Nordstrom had a love child. An excellent store. I am impressed with the selection and, in particular, the customer service. When I ask questions, I get thoughtful and helpful answers. I have purchased some excellent whiskeys that I would otherwise not tried but for the helpful suggestions of staff. It is easy to be a loyal customer. read more

Staff is always friendly and helpful. They make great recommendations and take the time to show quality products!

I cannot say enough about Keith in the liquor. His recommendations are always on the money. He steers you in the right direction on the various types of liquor and it is not base upon price. Highly recommended read more

Nothing fancy but you can find what you need here. There is a cash pay price (which is cheaper) and a card price. There is one employee I always see and ask questions. He is wonderful and very knowledgeable. You'll know him when you see him because he's vertically challenged but he's my favorite! read more

Nice selection on both sides of the house. Beer selection in particular is not so much "great", but different and varied from other shops. On the liquor side, they had an exclusive on Dixie Vodka and it is awesome. read more

Excellent selection of good and great wines! This is not grocery store wine. They have harder to find and higher scoring wines. They even know wine (not like some other wine shops that really just sell). I love that they will even order special wines for you! read more

Good scotch and fig vodka. Price is right.

Discount wine and spirits, and a lot of them. They have an excellent selection of stuff here in all price ranges. If you buy a bunch of bottles for a party and don't end up opening some, you can bring them back, too! read more

Keith is amazing. DB is amazing. The rest of the staff is also wonderful. Yes, the prices are a bit higher than across the street at the new place but that little bit of extra gets you a ton of great advice and truly knowledgeable folk who love what they are doing. read more

Been going here awhile and usually like to support establishments that have been here as long as they have been. At the end of the day, they have a good selection and can get in and out. Customer service is good - but price is fairly higher on most things than the new place across the street. (Stateline).. unfortunately, were talking significant price amounts on many items I buy. read more

This place is great. I try to stop in whenever I'm in the area because of the selection, prices, and service. The staff is always incredibly helpful and nice. I'm a sucker for suggestions on a whisky, whiskey, rum, or tequila and haven't left unhappy. I honestly cannot wait until my next trip to Charlotte to spend lots of money on booze that I've never tried before and will no doubt enjoy. read more

Keith the manager and the selection of great bourbons are why I frequent this place often. I would highly recommend this place. It's one of a kind and a must for any bourbon lover such as myself! read more

After reading the reviews for this store, we decided to visit. Customer service was outstanding and variety was wonderful but the prices were definitely not the cheapest around. We had a list of several different items and they had them all in stock but Frugal Macdoogal had their prices beat. read more