SquareWines goes above and beyond and by far offers one of the best experiences in New York City. From the in house events, to the interestingly curated selection, this store is a true gem. I used SquareWines recently for a cooperate event and the experience was a dream. Maegan hand selected 8 incredible wines for me and had them delivered to Manhattan. Her knowledge and passion for wine is rare in a GM, and on par to what you would expect to find at the finest restaurants or wineries. I highly recommend swinging in for one of their tasting events, picking up a quick bottle after work, or placing a big delivery for your next party or event. read more

My first & last time going in this weird place. Went in and there were a total of 3 male workers - 1 at the register, 2 shooting the shit as if they weren't at work. I said greeted, nobody greeted back. Nobody asked if I needed help. Bought a bottle of wine, $25 bucks, grumpy guy at the register rolled his eyes and acted like I ruined his life?? Will never step back in here again, this experience made me want to crawl back to Enoteca LIC. read more

Everyone here is so damn rude and unpleasant. U are scorned as you walk through the door. As they pretend to stock empty shelves and tap the screen over n over. Even at check out. I am considering calling 311 or reporting this business because something isn't right here. I'm convinced it's a front for something. Another review here said it must be money laundering business and that's probably true. The people here need to fix their fucking attitude. Besides the ugly staff, the shelves are baron lately. I'll be walking further to the next shop. They don't deserve anyone's business and I hope to see them shut down. read more

Ok liquor and wine store. Conveniently located near the subway. Good selection, but not the best prices. read more

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OVER-PRICED, period. From wine to sake to whisky, especially with some premium Japanese whisky they almost doubled the prices on the market. I downloaded their Apps to purchase wines during COVID and after a few research around found their prices are all above market levels. read more

The worst customer survive experience I've ever had... don't do reviews like this, but this needed to be said. The nastiest most unhelpful and unfriendly bunch you'll ever meet. They do have some alcohol though, barely. read more

Good staff, big selection, and good hours. Why the four stars? The drink I like is sold out a lot of the times I've been here. They have a website and I believe they deliver. They have a great wine selection I have to give them credit for that. They recently got a little smaller in the front of the store. Also there are more wines here then anything else. The train is not far from this location which always made me happy. Their store signs always have something quirky written on them. read more

Edit: I am revising my review based on the reply of the manager, which I really appreciated. It appears it was a misunderstanding as this 'no touching bottles' is store policy now. Just a suggestion: it would be helpful if employees could just ask customers what they need and handle bottles themselves rather than wait for customers to ask for help and risk the same situation that happened to me, where I left feeling offended. Many thanks. Edit: Gosh, I just noticed the women-led sign symbol on google. Now I have to give another star. They also have a separate section for women winemakers. Two thumbs up. read more

I was in the store earlier tonight. I am a member and spend a fair amount of dollars there. I walked in the door and a woman said to me: "We close in one minute." Fine I know what I want. I said:"I'm looking for B&B." The woman then stated: "We don't have that. I don't even know what that is." I didn't challenge her, or her ignorance of liquors. I simply said: "How about Grand Mainer?." She said: "it's there. I grabbed a bottle. I went to the cash register and she checked me out. She never asked if I am a member. I am. In the last two nights I've spent over 120. Dollars. I'm glad they can afford to lose me as a customer. Steven Hitt. I'm a member. Should I ever go back there again? I wouldn't post this publicly but the website had no email address for management. read more

The service here is very rude. The cashier (with a beard) acted very entitled and was very commanding with his tone as I was paying as if he was doing me a favor by ringing me up. When one of my friends wished him a merry Christmas as we left the store, he just waved and yawned. His coworkers were indifferent and stood around staring off into space. This store is nothing special (I stopped by as it was across the street from my office) and I can honestly say that the rude and indifferent experience will cause me to visit this store again. If you don't wanted to be treated terribly, I urge you to do the same. read more

The 2 stars are for the 2 employees who are pleasant enough to interact with. More than half of the employees here are just rude and impatient. Also the corks in the wine I buy here would always crumble, which doesn't happen nearly as often when I get my wine elsewhere. read more

I know very little about wines and liquor. So little that I am probably insulting those who actually know little to be grouped in their company. That being said, I wouldn't feel entirely comfortable sharing the same bench as those who know Absolutely nothing about spirits. Those two musings said, I am not even sure if I used the word "spirits" correctly. That's my disclaimer. This shop is clean and expansive. Tons of choices and lots at great prices. I saw so many under 10 dollar bottles, it seemed incongruous how nice it was and not dingy such as a discount shop would be. They have high end to low end items, but me, I tend to look at low numbers - sorry ladies. The attendants of the store are knowledgeable and helpful at all times. If they don't have what you're looking for, they are more than willing to order it rather than give that 'tough cheese' shrug. I want them to have more business. Those who are so hard working and passionate deserve much success. read more

Actually the worst humans work here. Melissa was legitimately the meanest person I've ever encountered. I don't think I've ever written a yelp review but she was SO mean I couldn't help it. Melissa - I hope your life gets better so that you aren't cruel to customers trying to spend money at your store! read more

I just left SquareWine & Spirits and I would love to connect with the owner immediately. We were helped by the rudest woman I have ever met (MELISSA)- she completely sneered at us and laughed at us while we visited. I have never met someone so unpleasant at a store in a long time. We purchased 2 bottles of wine - spending money in this fine establishment - and she was so horrible when she helped us out. She laughed at my father in law who is hard of hearing and could not hear what she said. I live nearby and from this experience alone I would not return. If you are the manager - please reach out. I would love to discuss my experience further - I left in utter shock and felt completely disrespected. read more

This is my favorite wine and liquor store to go to! They have such great staff members who are not only the friendliest but also so knowledgeable about every single product in the store. Also loved their weekly tastings in the fall - opened my eyes to many great liquors and wines. read more

Would you like some Mount Gay rum? Myers's? Appleton? Barbancourt? Other classic rums for grown-ups, eschewed by the Captain Morgan crowd? How about George Dickel bourbon or plain old Jim Beam black label rye? Old Grand Dad, Old Weller, Rebel Yell, Ancient Age? Perhaps a lovely assortment of cognacs and armagnacs? Gin! Boodles, Bombay Sapphire, even humble Gordon's? What about the Bandit brands of cheap boxed wines that sit quietly in the door of your fridge and don't clank around like bottles, at the ready for when you need to add some white to the sauté you're putting together? How about a port--any port--to gift to your Aunt Marie who loves to poach pears, and take the occasional nip? Sound good? Then go to Vernon Blvd. and shop there, because this place has the thinnest stock ever. The sign says Wine and Spirits, yet the store offers countless empty shelves. They stock flavored rums and fruit-flavored bourbons for junior alcoholics and a very limited stock in general. Considering "spirits" is in their name, it's truly odd. On the wine side, there aren't many of those, either. I don't know if this is a money-laundering front or what, but it's not a good liquor store for people who entertain a lot, or like to keep a stocked bar. Seeking to purchase a particular, if common, brand or bottle, I've left empty-handed too many times. I finally had to Yelp, after 5? 7? years. It's too bad, because they are conveniently located near my place, forgodsake. In short, what Roddy said, all of it, particularly about the bearded, indifferent cashier. Heh. Too true. The second star is for the large space. read more

Decent selection for an area that lacks an abundance of liquor stores. A sales associate pointed me in the direction that I needed to go, but forgot to include my Yelp check-in discount when I purchased my item. His flustered demeanor over refunding the amount and processing my purchase a second time made me feel a little unsettled, but I realized that it wasn't my problem. The prices aren't great here, but like I said, it's one of the few options in the area, so I can't really complain. read more

Friendly service, nice layout, wine saavy and tastings plus a store club with special pricing. Only negative is that parking can be tough if you are not a local. read more

I'm at home for a couple weeks visiting my family back in my old LIC hood. The wife texted me that dinner was fish and told me to use my imagination and pick up some wine. Completely clueless (!!!) I walked into Square Wine & Spirits and this lovely latina lady named Melissa helped me pick out the most divine wine, a Carabella pinot grizio, and it paired awesomely with the fish. Mom and the wife were very impressed. This Melissa chick saved dinner! Highly recommend this store. Nice selection and great staff. Will definitely be back. read more

Ok collection, questionable price, rude service (the beard guy and the bold guy) and very bad credibility. They offer members 1 free wine after 12 bottle purchases. I am a member and finally got my 12 stickers. After a few months of traveling, I came back to the store and the bold guy is telling me that they no longer accept the sticker card here so that ur 12 stickers are useless now, oops and "it is not our mistake that you havt been here for a while" in a very demeaning way. This is straight up sketchy, uncool and borderline illegal. Obviously they dun care about their customers, or even their members. Avoid this place. The good news is that there are other places opening up in the area. read more

They have an easy delivery app which is nice but the bottles are way overpriced. Their 1L jack daniels is $55. Walk two blocks to LIC wines and it's $35. Bizarre. read more

My favorite LIC wine shop. Lots of liquors for my favorite cocktails. I love coming here for my wine and liquor because I know i can find high-quality, affordable wines. Also love the tastings on Thursdays and Fridays. The staff is friendly and helpful. Every time I come in I've been asked if I need any help or recommendations. I'm consistently impressed by the amount of wine, sake, and liquors they've got. They also have an extreme range in price from very affordable to high end bottles. They also offer free delivery if you're nearby. I'd definitely recommend this shop. Not sure why there are negative reviews!! It's better than all the wine shops in my previous neighborhood by far! read more

Being a long time resident of Long Island City and lover of cocktails, it was a welcome addition when this shop opened. They have been the most helpful, thoughtful staff of any liquor shop in the area. When I have a question, they make me feel like they truly care about their my needs. In reference to other posts here, I don't find their attitude to be anything off putting, and they are definitely not not pushy like your average wine shop is bound to be, which makes the shopping experience comfortable. Their selection of unique local and small batch fares is yet another reason to support this diamond in the rough. They may not have Jim beam, but they can point you to a small batch burbon that will knock Jim Beam's socks off. It's also probably less expensive. The 2 times they didn't have exactly what I was looking for, they were able to get it the next day. If you are a creative, life-loving, booze appreciating individual, this store is for you! read more

I was looking for a name brand wine! The girl told me ( we are a boutique store ) lol more like boutiquey she said! Very bad attitude and the worst customer service I ever experienced! Don't bring my esteem down, you're supposed to sell me. read more

The best wine shop in Long Island City. Very fast delivery! Also, they are great if you need wine catered for an event - they deliver it for you in instances like that as well! read more

Hey there - this place is off the court square stop on the 7 line - The place itself is huge and nicely spread out. They support local artists by exhibiting their work in the store. Their Prices rock too AND They also have free wine tastings every Thursday and Fridays starting at 4:30 - GREAT place to learn about wine if you are just starting or want to venture out more - their tastings include 3 or more different wines. They're having an event on the 12th with a jazz band, food, lots of wine and good spirits to explore. I'll be there for sure - LIC locals and those commuting def. should check it out! plus their next door to SAGE - yummy! read more

Average selection, higher than average prices, impatient and rude employee. More wine stores are opening in LIC, this place won't be around for long with this attitude. read more

Good selection, friendly staff, and fair prices make this my new go to liquor store. I'd highly recommend this place. They have a better selection of spirits than most places in the area. read more

Pros: really broad selection of wines and liquor. They have a lot of different scotches if you like to try different types. Their prices aren't good but they aren't the worst I've seen. Cons: service is really poor. I cannot stress this enough. Do not expect any help or suggestion from the staff. There is one staff member in particular who won't say a single word to you while you are there even if you speak directly to him (you'll know him by his beard). In short, if you need something on the way to the subway, then it will suffice, but it isn't the friendly, neighborhood wine store that you hope it will be. read more

Been in here a few times because it's close by work. Spacious, but there are usually more staff on the floor than customers. Prices are okay, not great. Bearded cashier has the stony-eyed listlessness better suited a ways down the G train. Works in a pinch, but avoid if you have other options. read more

The selection is great, with lots of mid-price and bargain wines. But shopping there can be weird. Sometimes the staff is really engaged and helpful; but often, they act like they are stoned: like you're not even standing there, and if you are they could not care less. read more

Let's start with the staff- incredibly rude...every time. Second, the wine is always bad (at any price point) and is significantly more expensive than other wine shops (especially the liquor). I always try to support local, but I will not shop here any more. Go the extra couple of blocks to LIC Wines and Liquor where the owners are so incredibly nice, helpful and knowledgeable. read more

I recommend this wine store since the salespeople are knowledgable and friendly. They really have a passion for wine and have wines in different price ranges so they have something for everyone. they also have wine tastings on thursday and friday nites and make an effort to promote the community. read more

Why is everyone who works here so rude? When a customer walks in, you should greet them--not give them dirty looks. Also, when a customer is looking at your selection, you might ask if they need help, especially if you're doing absolutely nothing. The only reason I've been here more than three times is its proximity to the train station and my destination. Now I think I'd rather walk for miles with heavy liquor than return to this establishment and be treated so poorly. read more

My coworker recommended this place to me, great service and gave me advice for stocking a new liquor cabinet and offered wine samples!

This is a spacious space with wide selections of many liquors. The staff is knowledgeable and able to recommend great pairings. Once in a while, they don't have what I was looking for, but they do have similar alternative. It does help to expand my range of choices though. read more

Good spot for wine and spirits in lic. Very large store with a wide selection. They do tasting events and private events as well! Nice staff and reasonably priced! read more

Disappointed with their boxed wine selection. They had a Bota box Malbec but it was really acidic. That's literally the worst one.

This is one of the BEST WINE STORES I've been too (and I've been to many all over the world). The wine knowledge of the staff, Melissa specifically, was impeccable. She was so helpful and lovely. I will happily return here many times. GREAT SPOT! read more

I visited Square Wine and Spirit recently while visiting a friend in LIC. The store has a big wine selection. The clerk, Melissa was friendly, knowledgeable on the various types of wines and helped me with my wine selection. My friend and I enjoyed the white and red wine very much. I will be back when visiting LIC again. Thanks Melissa. read more