5/8/26 I took part…read morein some liquor tasting today. I am not a vodka drinker, but the ALB Vodka is very good. When I was in my 20s, my go-to cocktail was The Cosmopolitan, and ALB is what I would buy if I were still drinking them.

What a fall from grace it has been. What once stood as a mammoth amongst shopping experiences, has…read moretook a sharp decline to what is now nothing more than a big liquor store. After being a loyal customer for years, I was met with extreme disappointment when I discovered the full elimination of "Door #1" (the beer selection). The entire section of the store has been removed. No more beer, no more snacks, no more cigars, no more drinking games, no more kegs, no more of life's simple pleasures. With this dismantling, I do not foresee any type of return in the future.

Great service and clean establishment with affordable prices. The owner, Paul, is very nice,…read morehelpful, compromisable and a respectable individual in the community besides a positive asset. I wish him all the luck and please go in to make your purchases. You won't be sorry. Cheers!

Best and funniest things just happened on the eve of my birthday. Give me a long Irene minute and…read moreyou can laugh at me. I pop into my favorite liquor store on the way home from Stop & Shop. (It's the place on Portion Rd across from the Farmingville Fire Dept. Near Cancos Tiles and Dunkin Donuts. You'll need to visit.) The owner makes me laugh when he explains why the door alarm is so loud. (If he's fallen asleep it will 100% wake him.) After admitting I purchased pre-made eggnog he was quick to find an appropriate bottle of cognac. (He was visibly horrified. Note that he carries a pre-made version on site. But one should really mix their own at home.) It might very well be a bottle of brandy in the kitchen. Something I nodded to while dreaming of tomorrow. There's a beef braciole I'm eager to try in the kitchen. My request for a Chianti was met with a solemn look. "But that's too dry. You never drink anything like that." He knows me well. I explain there will likely be some hard cheeses prior to the meal. (Which, yes, I already bought.) If my growing Buddha belly is correct, there will be a damning accompanying side of pasta (And bread. WITH BUTTER.). Shh. With a finger to his temple he briskly walks around the counter. And there he pauses, gently gesturing to a bottle of Anno Domini Cabernet Sauvignon. "This will be perfect. And I'm selling it at a reasonable price." Mind you, we never discuss price points when I visit. The joint is appropriately named "Best Price Wine & Liquors" for good cause. Unless I specify, "This is a gift, let's spend more." purchases are reasonable for daily (shut up, don't judge me) consumption. (No Mom, I'm not drinking that often. But if I win the Mega Millions all bets are off.) I'm sold and say, "Great! Can't wait to try it." As we're about to ring me up I mention how odd a mid-week birthday is. But that I had decided a nice glass - or two - of red wine was necessary to properly celebrate officially aging. Screech! All things stop. "It's your birthday tomorrow?!" I nod. "This is on me. Please accept it." Well hello sir! That is quite honestly the best surprise birthday gift to date. It was just so unexpected. There's no need for me to scrounge for a coupon to maybe get a free appetizer. This was easy. I'm stunned by the experience and can't quite express how happy the exchange has made me. Right, so I drive home. I unload the seventeen bags of rocks purchased at Stop & Shop. (Things like seltzer, ginger ale, and so on.) I'm finally ready to relax when I remember the eggnog. I mix some over ice and plop myself onto a stool. Yeah, that stool is older than I am and made of leather. As I sit one of the corners explodes under my weight. I'm still holding the rather large (shut up) glass of eggnog and determined to not spill. Onto the computer. Onto the carpet. Onto the keyboard. Oh, and heck my phone. With the grace of someone other than me, I do not spill. Anywhere. Somehow I didn't end up on the floor. Nor did I bruise my elbow on nearby furniture. Or break some random bone. Or miraculously knock the bottle of wine over. Wooot! [edit] What I failed to mention in this story is how many damn calories eggnog contains. I couldn't believe it when I read the label. So perhaps this was a warning. Am I listening? Uh, no. LOCAL LONG ISLAND TIP: Wine tastings are every Friday from 4pm to 7pm. Holler if you're ever interested in joining me. I have a new favorite thing to do at that time. :)

Best beverage store on South Shore, bar none! The two gentlemen running this establishment are well…read moreinformed, helpful and run a clean and well stocked store. Just ask one of the owners when you enter the store what you need and they will grab it for you. Truly a well run business.

I'm looking for Heineken Dark beer........very hard to find. So I walk into All Island and look…read morearound by the german beer, they got Heineken and Heineken light......no dark. So I go to the counter and asked if they carried. Wow, both the guys at the counter were, polite, informative, told me they would get it and would call me when it came in. Simple customer service the old fashioned way, won them a customer for life................ I would go 5 stars but parking sucks.................worth the suckiness

Used Pope for over 6 years. Loyal customer who got deliveries for parties, holidays, etc. Called…read morefor a delivery today and it was a nightmare. Was told no delivery today which is fine, asked about tomorrow. Was put on hold and then told I am now outside the delivery area and would have call back, pay extra, and schedule for next Saturday. I explained I've been a customer for many years and I live in Bellport which is not far. The girl on the phone came back at me stating I am 20 minutes away and could call back during the week to discuss it with 'Jim.' Why in the world would a business talk to a long term customer this way?! Was I supposed to call back and beg 'Jim' to let me buy wine from him. I guess they don't need customers. Called Sunwave and had my delivery within an hour and with a better price!

Up until today I always liked this place, now I'll NEVER return, I went online looking for high…read morenoon seltzers, found a 12 pk for $19.99 @ pope, went to pick it up & tag says $29.99, I get to the counter & it comes up $29.99 I tell them what I saw on line, the young guy behind counter says thats an 8 pk, I show him pic & that it says 12 12 oz cans he says they put the wrong pic I say that's not my fault i,should get it for $19.99, he just walks away, the snotty girl behind counter has now already rung me up & snatches my $$off the counter!!!!! WTF who teaches these morons how to treat customers!!!! Well like I said NEVER AGAIN!!!! And I'll be sure to tell everyone I know how they operate now I had to pic a star rating to post otherwise as far as I'm concerned they get NO STARS!!!!!

I've only been here 2x so far but each time, an employee was always very knowledgeable,…read moreapproachable and friendly. My first visit, I was looking for wine for a birthday party and since I don't drink, was completely clueless on what to buy or even where to start. The store itself has a huge selection and one of the employees (who approached me first) after hearing what I was looking for, was able to direct me to 3 different bottles. My second visit, I was looking for a specific wine for a friend's party. Once I showed the employee the photo, he knew what I was talking about and brought me to the section. However, the specific one I wanted, they didn't have it but he was able to offer me other options and showed me the section of organic wines that I was looking for. There is always plenty of free parking in front as the store is located in a huge strip mall and there was never a wait with checking out. Very happy with this store!

Everyone who works the floor is always very nice and helpful - the prices are for sure better than…read moreany neighborhood liquor store - it's nice they frequently have tastings - it gives an opportunity to try something new

Small store with limited selection but reliable option for all the staples. Accommodating staff…read more Clean. Easy in and out.

the man who works there is always helpful and nice. they have a great selection and easy to get to.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!

New owners! The place is so much better now! They actually know about beer! After Bellport changed…read morehands and went from beer mecca to beer wasteland (Nobody there knows anything about beer) I decided to give this place a chance again. I'm glad I did. Two nice guys own it and I was able to talk about beer with them. A little more time and I might have to move them up to 5 stars!

This place has an excellent selection of beer in bottles and cans as well as on tap. Husband and I…read morecome here quite often to get a growler(s) filled and they always have something new on tap which I love. If you don't have a growler they sell them there and the prices are reasonable. Guys that work there are helpful and knowledgable. Oh and If you're a fan of pumpkin beer you have to get a growler of the Southern Tier Pumpking when they have it on tap. One sip and you'll be hooked.

Red headed kid working there is a complete dou*bag Told me he'd help me in a minute. Waited for 5,…read morewhen I stood there waiting for him he said im waiting for you. Got 17 mini drinks and when he was ringing i counted 16 and asked him and he said no there is 17. Before walking out I laid them out somewhere near the door just to be sure and told him there is 16 and he told me I should've said something before, which I did. He then proceeded to tell me he is unsure if I stole one or not. I told him he can check his cameras and my pockets. Bold accusation, bad customer service. Will never come here again. If u hate ur job so much, just quit :)

Personally really enjoyed this place. They had a great selection to pick from. Would recommendread more

Excellent wine and spirits shop on Long Island. The selection is vast and the prices are very…read morereasonable. I've been using them for delivery to the Fire Island Ferries this summer, which is free over $100 I believe (they deliver to both Bay Shore and Sayville). They post price lists on their website for a lot of their items which is helpful to plan what you want to order, and ordering can be done via phone or email. The deliveries have always been on time and staff is very responsive (shout-out to Michele!) in keeping me updated on the order. Staff has also been helpful with making recommendations.

This is one of the nicest liquor stores on Long Island…read more They have a huge selection and great staff who is always so friendly Nice selection of many different types of wines, The store is super clean as well.