This is the place for BUYING your alcohol. It is not a place for DRINKING your alcohol. The Wine & Cheese Place in Clayton is a massive store with wines and spirits and beer and fixings for miles. I popped in not knowing that they were a retail store so I was a little sad that this wasn't where I could have my after-work wind-down. Still, there's plenty here to choose from and bring somewhere else to consume. It's all very well organized and the prices seemed pretty reasonable. [Review 27 of 2025 - 407 in Missouri - 23599 overall] read more

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Always excellent selections and service. I stopped by to inquire about a local brew that is only seasonal, I was informed, but then caught before I left the store to offer the last two 4-packs. Its so convenient and pleasant shopping. They do wine tastings on Saturdays, and i think possibly whiskey or beer one of the other days of the week. Highly recommend for your wine and cheese (and beer!) needs. read more

I came here with a friend of mine so, naturally, I parked in one of their marked spots. When I parked, I saw one of the workers approach my car. I'm a short woman of color from NY so when i see that occur I immediately get concerned for my safety and defensive. It turns out he wanted to ask if I was going to the Pilates class next door to make sure I'm not taking up their spots. I assured them that I was parking there to go to their store. After buying what we needed, I was going to take 5 minutes to pick something up nearby and the same worker (owner? Not sure.) basically kicked me out of the spot, stating it's for 15 minutes when the signs say no such thing. To be honest, it left a very bitter taste in my mouth and there were plenty of other spots open for their store. I've never experienced a business so defensive about such a small thing and I honestly don't feel comfortable ever coming back. Also, I love wine, wineries and browsing selections. I found their selection subpar at best. In an area like Clayton, you can definitely find better quality wines nearby with much more considerate service that won't make you feel so unwell come and out of place. read more

Absolutely love this store for all my beer wine and whiskey. Prices are the best in STL. Mark and Dylan are always friendly helpful and full of great recommendations. The whiskey club has paid off numerous times with hard to find bottles at fair prices. And if you want snacks the cheese and chocolate are always amazing. read more

Amazing wine shop with tons of wines. Super nice people! Right around the corner from the Ritz

I came in yesterday to the Clayton store to get some beer...and I inquired about Jack 14 (and Penelope Rios) and was told they had 3 bottles of the Jack 14 on hand for $159. When the other guy Chris came up and helped me try to find it back on the shelf, he then said that was allocated for members only, not me, and that it was in the owners office...so I asked how to join and he told me how much you had to spend to get in, so I went and grabbed some more beer to spend more money. Then Chris rang me out (overcharging me by $25, glad i caught that). I asked if my purchase went towards my member rewards acct and he said he didn't sign me up for that because he didn't think Id actually spend enough to get to to the required amounts (which I took as an insult), and because I live all the way in St Charles. He told me to wait until he checked out the other 3 people, which then turned into 4 before he could fix it and enter me into the system.....so I did, then he told me how much of a hassle it would be for him because he'd have to refund and re-ring me out to add it to my member rewards acct, and once again told me he didn't really think I'd buy enough to qualify and basically told me again it was wasting both our times because I probably wouldn't get to the required spend amount. At this point I grabbed my beer and left, astonished that me (a guy who was wanting to buy 1 of 3 bottles of bourbon you had for $159) got judged for looking like a young guy, who wasn't from Clayton so Chris assumed I wouldn't spend enough to get to the point to be able to buy the allocated bottles (which I get, but is still a stupid rule too). But I dont appreciate being judged and insulted and disregarded like I was. read more

I found W&C carries my favorite jamón iberico de bellota, a Spanish specialty ham. They had 2 packs of it the night I went, and I purchased them both. Since I was making an appetizer for a ladies night I wanted to get a really nice manchego or brie cheese as well. I was able to sample a few options and make my selection with confidence. They carry many mixers for cocktails as well. Unfortunately they were out of Peychaud's bitters, which I really wanted. I ended up going somewhere else but this place could be a one stop shop for a wine/appetizer party. I'll definitely return! read more

I enjoy wine & liquor stores like these... great selections with friendly, knowledgeable people and small enough you can see across the store. I found 4 wines to try new to my palette. Only took easy 8 minutes with Aaron. I could be back soon for more wine. Shop local with great people. #RegularWineGuy read more

The Wine & Cheese Place - Thanks Aaron for the fun wine advice! #RegularWineGuy - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

I LOVE this place...and they love me back. Extremely friendly and treat customers like family. I always find something new - and the standbys are usually in stock. They take good care of me - and I STRONGLY suggest checking them out. read more

The Wine & Cheese Place - Excellent beer selection - Cheese Shops Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Best prices in town and a great selection. Dave is always great at the sample counter and he knows his stuff!

Wine and Cheese Place is a great local spot for liquor and specialty foods. My mom makes a sangria recipe with a hard to find apple liquor. They had some in stock and were nice enough to hold it for us until I could come and pick it up the next week. They offer several samples around the store of cheese and other specialty foods. The selection of wine and liquor is really impressive. The beer selection in the back was pretty good but my friend was looking to try a canned cocktail they didn't have. It's conveniently located right next to my gym which can be very dangerous! They also offered 15 minute parking spots for quick run in and out. Unfortunately someone hit my car with one of the shopping carts and since WashU owns the building they weren't able to help me with any video camera footage. Bummer! read more

I'm in this place...3x a week?! No exaggeration. Yes, they have an insane variety of wine and cheese. And beer. Liquor. Chocolate. Kitchen items. Random surprises like locally made soaps. Did you forget to pick up a hostess gift? You gotta stop here. Every. single. price point can be found @ the Wine & Cheese Place! read more

Hands down the best place in STL... Yes, they have the best recommendations for wine, beer (YEAH, beer too), and cheese. Pros: + Workers are extremely knowledgeable - they can look at what you usually get and always recommend something a little different you're bound to love + Make your own six packs - great for people who don't drink much, but still want to try everything + Parking - super easy + Large selection - doesn't seem like it from the outside, but they've got almost everything you can think of under the sun! Cons - Can't remember any... read more

Love the folks over at The Wine & Cheese Place! They have everything you're looking for. Staff that drink (& eat) enough to know what they're talking about. They love to share samples of new and exciting products. They have the worlds best lump charcoal on tap in 20lbs bags. Because when you love Wine, Cheese, Chocolates and more you also probably know you way around a Kamado style grill or just an old fashion Webber. Their prices are the best in town! I was pretty sore after buying a bottle of (ON SALE) Scotch down the street at their competitor for $30 more than TW&CP regular price. It would be nice if they carried a few 2lts of cold soft drinks including diet in their store. It would also be great if their credit card payment system were a BIT easier to navigate. *Friendly *Helpful *Wide selection of just about everything Liquor, Beer, Wine, Cheese, Meats, Chocolates. *Easy Parking *They'll help you to your car read more

The Customer Appreciation Wine and Beverage tasting held on this past Saturday was terrific. Many superb (and highly rated) wines were available for tasting as well as several spirits, scotches, beers and cheese. The owners, staff and volunteers did an excellent job pouring and describing the offered wines. At the start due to the volume of guests, the line moved a bit slow for the first few tasting stations. However with a little time, the guests found their way to the other tasting stations distributed throughout the store on Forsyth Avenue. This tasting was truly a treat. Thanks. read more

The Wine & Cheese Place has a remarkable selection of wines, spirits, and rare beers. Each year on our anniversary, my wife and I share a bottle of Silver Oak Cabernet (we toured their vineyard on our honeymoon). The Wine & Cheese Place is a guaranteed shop to buy a bottle of this excellent cabernet. I also joined their rewards club, which supposedly helps secure bottles of Cantillon when it is available. They are already sold out this year, but nevertheless, shelves of remarkable rare beers are available. I'll definitely be back again. read more

I stop in here once a month or so, but after many pleasant visits, at finally reviewing the store. The Wine and Cheese place is a very well organized store. All of the wines are broken down by region and style, with a variety of price points in each area (very helpful, because the number of wines they offer can be overwhelming!) The beer selection offers a wide variety, and they have a section of chilled beer in case you need to drink it ASAP. The cheese section looks small, but they pack quite a few different cheeses in their display case. If you're on the fence about what to get, one of the employees is always around to offer suggestions or let you sample before you commit to a whole wedge of cheese. I stopped in today around 1pm to buy myself a treat for my birthday. Every employee greeted me as I passed them while I was browsing, and they all asked if they could help me find anything. They were attentive without hovering, and it made my shopping experience great. I definitely recommend this place! read more

I have always been a huge supporter of the Wine and Cheese Place. They are always going above and beyond for every client that walks in. I appreciate the relationship they build with their clients. During this time where they can only do curbside, none of that has changed and you see them stepping up even more than ever to help. I would never buy my cheese or alcohol from another place and on top of that, it's usually cheaper than other places as well! read more

"Where did you buy this awesome beer?" "The wine and cheese place!" "Where is it?" "Forsyth, attached to WashU's... uh.. south? campus?" "What's it called?" "The wine and cheese place! I told you already!" My friend did not believe me about the name. It wasn't until I sent him the link that he realized it WAS the name and not that I couldn't think of the name. Anyway, my friend dragged me here liquor shopping in March or April. I dragged my boyfriend here for beer over the summer. THey have a great selection of canned beers (pineapple hefeweisssen for the win!) which is great for float trips or pool parties! They have a great selection in general. It's pretty much my go to place when I want to try something new! read more

This is my go-to store when I'm looking for a good beer. It seems strange, since you'd think I'd come here for, you know, wine and/or cheese, but I gotta say, their beer selection is seriously impressive. They've got bottles from all the local breweries, and a hefty assortment of import bottles too. As a regular at Cicero's beer school, The Wine and Cheese Place is one of the few places that reliably has whatever was sampled that week. I'm the first to admit that I know close to nothing about wine, but the staff here have always been friendly and helpful. They helped me pick out a "cheap, but doesn't taste TOO cheap" bottle of wine for a party that I was satisfied by. They have free beer tastings on Friday afternoons, and free wine tastings on Saturday. They've also got a great Twitter feed that gives updates on special beers that are going on sale. read more

Wine, beer and cheese - oh my! What a fantastic place with a huge selection. The store is pretty hidden off the road and hard to find if you aren't specifically looking for it. But once you do locate it, be prepared to stay awhile and browse all the goodies. The beer selection is great. I was able to find a black IPA that I had about two years ago but haven't seen since. That made my day. The focus here is craft beers but there was a decent import section as well. There are wines galore and they are very well organized. We got a bottle of Cabernet that had a good rating. Can't wait to try it!! The cheese counter was impressive. I have never seen so many different kinds of cheeses. It was a bit intimidating since I'm not that knowledgable about cheese. There is also a big selection of other snack items that are unique and would be great if you are hosting a get together. Only one visit and I am in love with this place and I will totally be back! read more

The Wine and Cheese Place is awesome! They have lots of wine to choose from and random sales to help you out the door with more than one bottle. I haven't checked out the beer and liquor selection in much detail, but I have noticed bottles of things I have never seen before. They do seem to have lots to choose from and it's not all expensive. If I lived closer I'd come here more often. I like that they have a small grocery section with crackers, pasta, candies, wine accessories and the BEST french bread in the city! I will go out of my way for this french bread. It's frozen and when you buy it, but once you go home and pop it in the oven it's so, so tasty! I really need to make a stop here soon! The cheese and salami selection is great. If you are not sure what you want and there is something you haven't had before they will slice off a piece for you. I don't like spending a fair amount of money on things I don't like so it's a nice option if you are unfamiliar. If you have a wine that you have picked out they can help you make your cheese selection. I haven't taken any of the classes offered, but I would like too. My customer service has been great for the most part. I have stopped by in my workout clothes and been treated like I was in a suit and one time I was ignored. Maybe someone was having an off day. I have found that the men who work there really know their stuff so one bad experience will not keep me away. read more

Great variety and selection of beer, wine, and cheese! I walked in and was in heaven! Try one of their classes with STL wine girl. They are held here in a little private room that is tucked back behind the scenes. Book in advance! I learned a lot and had a great time eating great cheese and drinking great wine! They change their theme/genre monthly, so you cannot only go once and be done. It's a great date idea, for a group of friends, or just go solo! You won't be alone! Cheers! read more

The Wine and Cheese Place is a bit of a surprise to me. I randomly decided to check it out as I was in need of liquor for the political debates recently so I figured I would give this place a try. First off, this place is pretty accessible by Metrolink (Forsyth Station) and there appeared to be plenty of parking there so that was what really made me happy. Building it's self has a decent size to it so it was nice to see plenty of space for beer, wine and cheese. And the selection was one of the best I've seen in St. Louis. There were harder liquors as well but the focus is Beer, Wine and Cheese. And when I say beer, I mean all kinds of beers. Everything from you Natty Light and PBR to your fancy beers and craft beers. Same with the wine and cheese. I was able to find what I needed pretty quickly but I could see someone was no idea what they want being lost very easily.I took some time to browse I found a few items I might want to pick up for future trip or even try at one of there tastings that they have on a regular basis. Also a friendly staff makes the experience that much better. I do however wish they had some kind of system where you could order on the website and pick up at the store. Overall, I really enjoyed this place! The place is well lit, friendly and has a really great selection. Also the on going tastings and ability find something within your budget easily makes this place a winner on all fronts. I wish the TWCP was open a bit longer (until 9 or 10pm) and a site to store ordering system would be really awesome. Besides that I would come back at the drop of the hat or when I run out of beer. read more

Recently stopped into The Wine and Cheese Place when I was craving my favorite cheese, humboldt fog. My boyfriend had picked some up for me there in the past, but I had never been in myself. We walked up to the cheese counter and a very friendly sales woman asked us about our preferences. She then began offering us tastes of everything she thought we might like. We probably tried 7 or 8 different cheeses based on her suggestions. It was such a great opportunity to try a lot of new cheese! I ended up discovering the st. agur bleu. Holy cow, what a delicious French bleu cheese. I got a bit of that, the humboldt fog and a delicious aged gouda for a cheese plate. She also sold me on some serrano ham and almost had me buying olives too. She was very good at her job... :) They also have a great selection of wine, beer and liquors for very reasonable prices. I will be back soon! read more

What a cool place....who knew one would find this in some completely random location in St. Louis. Oh and the name is a misnomer, it should really be called the "Wine, Cheese, Local Craft Beer, Really hard to find Foreign Craft Beer, Scotch, Other Tipples, and etc. Place" Most of my time here has been spent with their beer collection. I would characterize their stock of local microbreweries, domestic US craft beers, and foreign craft beers to be pretty excellent. I'm especially impressed with their Trappist collection, as you can get a pretty astonishing set of beers here. I have not seen this selection of Trappist beers anywhere outside of Belgium. Their wine and scotch collections are both quite extensive with everything from reasonably price entry-level options to pricey, rare, and esoteric. I didn't see any Pappy there, but it's pretty good otherwise. The staff, while sometimes spread a bit thin, are super friendly and willing to help you out when they get a chance. Each of them know their business in their particular areas, and I felt very happy to patronize their business. My only problem with this place? Getting out of there before I buy too much! read more

Love this place. The knowledgeable staff at the Wine & Cheese Place has never steered me wrong when suggesting a wine or cheese. These guys really know their stuff, and they have a very wide variety of wines, cheeses, beer, and even candy from all around the globe. I'm betting that a lot of this stuff you can't find in some Schnucks or Dierbergs. Even better, if you walk in and tell them you're looking for something good for less than $20, they won't look at you as if you just sat in something. Though I'd really like it if they'd refrigerate their La Fin du Monde. Maybe it's supposed to be served at room temperature, I don't know. I'm not European though so I much prefer my beer to be cold. I know of a few other wine stores in the vicinity, but this is by far my favorite. read more

An excellent selection, great staff, and almost Sam's club pricing. What more do you need.? I have been a regular customer for a few years now. I am primarily a Scotch and Bourbon drinker. If you want to go dizzy looking for the perfect bottle, the 200 or so on the wall should do it. Are you interested in something a little more esoteric? It is probably there. Want a $20 bottle? $40? $200. There is a selection at every price range. About two years ago, The Wine & Cheese Place started purchasing barrels of Bourbon to be bottled exclusively for them. I have purchased a few of these and they are great whiskies at great prices. Wines, beers, other liquors, it is the same. A huge selection clearly marked and a wide price range. I have found the staff more than knowledgeable on the products. But then, I don't need to know if the grape picker was left handed for this particular bottle of Riesling. Do yourself a favor and get on their mailing list. People are amazed when I tell them that I was at a wine, beer, or Scotch tasting and it was free. Finding out you really don't care for a $200 bottle of Scotch is much better after a sip than after the purchase. I did discover such, much to my wife's relief. read more

Excellent experience with buying online and having the order shipped. Their pricing is affordable, they packed and shipped the order quickly and with care to protect everything and their staff was quick to reply to emails. I'll definitely buy online from The Wine and Cheese Place again. read more

Yes, I admit, their beer selection is pretty good. Their sales staff is very friendly. But friendly does not equal knowledgeable. I can't understand how anyone here would navigate through the wines without a working knowledge of wine fundamentals (luckily, I do). The cheese selection is good as well, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who knows what they're talking about. I'm happy with their spirits selection, except when I go get a bottle of a certain bourbon being sold for $15 more than I could get it elsewhere. That's the last time I get a gift last-minute. I'm special-ordering from the Wine Merchant (down the street) from now on. read more

The tough thing about people who try and imitate the fabulous wine masters in Napa Valley is that those of us from California can spot the impostors a mile away. When I was doing a special party for eight close business associates and spent $300 on tomahawk ribeye's in Kansas City I thought the Wine and Cheese Place would be a good option to buy my wine before taking a trip to Kansas City...Boy was I wrong. After spending thousands of dollars from the Wine and cheese place since they are right around the corner from where I live, I decided to take a chance and buy 3 bottles of the brunello di montalcinos for my event. After my fabulous Tomahawks we're out of the cast iron skillet with the garlic and rosemary butter searing I opened the first bottle...I could see the color and was immediately sad. Sure enough when I did a taste test the hint of vinegar was something I was not expecting. I tried to pretend that my great wine that I had paired with this meal was not going to be a bust so I open the second bottle and poured it in my shower decanter and the same result was revealed. Luckily there were only a few knowledgeable wine snobs in the group which I had to have a private conversation with and so I let the two bottles breath and we choked them down with disappointment. I'm a big boy and realize that things happen but the real disappointment came when I called Aaron at the Wine and cheese Place, just to share with him what had happened so that he could look into how this could have happened to prevent it in the future. What I got from Aaron was equivalent to what I would expect from a McDonald's shift manager denying any responsibility, in disbelief that this had actually happened implying that I was lying. Little does Aaron know my net worth has multiples far beyond his entire customer base and the winemakers that I know in Napa Valley would immediately disqualify him as anyone that could speak one intelligent word about Wine. I was not looking for a refund and the money does not matter as those of you that plan dinner parties with special friends realize...it's not about the money. My hope is that those of you that want to plan special events don't go to the Wine and cheese place as they are only an amateur and convenient location if you need a quick Seagrams seven for your in-laws. However, if you want to plan a very special evening during these tough times and want to count on your wine to match the hours and hours of planning of the rest of your meal I would go to a real wine store with people who will take accountability and responsibility for the mistakes of Their distributors... unless of course you're the type of person that likes choking down wine with $300 steaks then feel free to blindly order from the Wine and cheese place. For me, my special occasions with friends and family are precious and just won't take any more chances that will end up in disappointment. read more

I cannot come up with enough good things to say about this place. Karen from Cicero's suggests this place during Beer School often. I went to check it out for the first time about a year ago. This is now my #1 spot to grab beer, wine and fine cheese. The selection of craft beer they carry is phenomenal. They sort their brews by state and keep about 3 coolers worth of chilled beer. There are about 4 shelves full of other non-chilled craft beer. Stop in on a Friday evening and try the beers on the barrel for free. Wine lover? The entire front of the store (approx. 2000 sq. feet) is filled with varietals of wine from the finest regions including Napa, Spain, France and Italy. They have a HUGE cooler filled with fine cheese which they liberally offer samples of. If you are a cocktail maniac, they have you covered, as well. There are a few shelves filled with exotic bitters, mixers, apéritifs, and pickled garnishes. Be sure to check out their collection of spirits and airplane bottles at check out. They also carry random gems of goodness, including maple syrups, finger foods and honey. The only downside is that they close at 7 p.m. I can't be mad at them for this though, because when you're surrounded by so many delectable treats and libations, you need time to enjoy them! read more

ONLINE ORDER: Hey it's no surprise that Wyoming isn't a mecca for craft beer lovers... Although getting better, more selection in this town is needed. That's what leads me to find places like The Wine & Cheese place to send me those 'hard to get' craft beers that I can't find anywhere near here. I placed my order on Saturday and received my shipment on Thursday... I couldn't ask for quicker service. This order and previous orders have always gone seamlessly, any questions or problems are quickly resolved by email. I would love to stop in one day to see the store... read more

The wine and cheese place has an excellent selection of various wines and liquor. They also have a really nice variety of cheeses, sweets, and crackers. Additionally, they have a variety of excellent cocktail accessories (bitters, bourbon cherries, syrups, etc). There will usually ALWAYS be a vendor on site for sampling's; usually you can refer to the website for special events/vendors. The staff is helpful and consistent (there isn't a new person every time you go in). The environment is calm and relaxing, perfect for browsing and taking your time. Check it out! read more

So it's no secret that I'm a huge fan of bacon (and bread pudding!). So when a friend told me about a smoky beer that had a taste reminiscent of bacon, I HAD to have some. Now. The name of the beer? Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock. Yeah, I don't know how to pronounce it either. And I certainly didn't know where to find such a foreign sounding beer. Luckily, this friend also recommended a spot to find it: The Wine and Cheese Place. Sweet! I headed in and was amazed that I had never visited the place before. It's gigantic, and it's filled with tons of wines, cheeses, and beers. One of the women working must have noticed my deer in the headlights look, because she quickly walked over and asked if I needed help finding anything. I showed her the name of the beer, and she easily pointed me in the right direction. And it was there! After I picked up my beer, I took a few minutes to walk around the store. Aside from cheese, they also have a pretty impressive collection of yummy-sounding condiments as well as chocolate for sale. Next time I'm looking for some obscure beer or wine, I know where to head! read more

Terrific selection of damn near everything you're looking to drink. Two things about the place though... 1) Cashiers don't seem to give a flip about customers. They're off in their own world, and when it's time to pay they look at you like you've interrupted them from doing something much more important... 2) there's a strange smell all the time. Sometimes it's mild, like stale air or wet cardboard boxes...other times it's like a very used baby diaper. read more

Long time customer and I make quite a drive to come here. It's worth it. Best liquor store I've ever been to. Great service, fantastic prices, and super knowledgeable staff. Couldn't ask for more. read more

I used to go there on a regular basis and spend quite a bit of money until this happened: I bought, among other things, a piece of liverwurst but when I got home and tasted it, I realized it was spoiled so I immediately took it back to the store and asked for a refund. I was floored when the guy weighed the package and deducted a few cents for the small portion I had tried. I thought that was so petty. He didn't even apologize for selling me a bad product that could have poisoned my family and me. Another store would have offered profuse apologies, refunded my money, and replaced the bad product for free. I haven't set foot in the store since. This is a perfect example of penny wise, pound foolish. I wonder how people think sometimes. As a side note, I once saw the same guy ring up a $30 bottle of wine for $0.30 for a woman ahead of me. I've always wondered if he just made a mistake or if he was sweethearting. read more

Owned by the same folks who own Provisions, there is some overlap between the items each store carries. But the Wine and Cheese Place has a much more extensive selection of wine and, as the name implies, cheese. It also stocks a great deal of specialty liqueurs from around the world. You can get plenty of other specialty items like nuts, crackers and candies, etc. It's practically a warehouse of goodies, and if you can't find it anywhere in town, chances are good you'll find it here. read more

Mellifluous, voluminous, supple. Fruit-forward with notes of excellent, attentive service, undertones of wide selection and a hint of cherry oak and grass clippings. read more