M & R which stands for Marrion and Roy, is a family owned business established in 1952. The first…read morestore was in Glastonbury, CT and then there were a total of 14 stores throughout CT. There are currently 6 stores and on the family's 3rd generation of operating. Those 6 stores are located in Avon, Farmington, Glastonbury, Manchester, South Windsor, and Southington. This location in Avon is located on the busy route 44. I've driven by this place many times and was finally able to stop in. The parking lot was spacious. We were looking for ingredients to make Irish coffees for Thanksgiving. We found some of the ingredients easily and the prices were decent. They had a vast selection of wines, spirits, and beers. The people working there were friendly and helpful. Overall, a nice liquor store and will be back!

As a person who loves to cook and bake with flair I often stop in for the perfect pairing of wine…read moreand liqueur and rum for my cakes and meat. fish. poultry. One gentleman spent time explaining the difference between two red wines and their origin. The best talk was about corks vs caps. the guys are so patient and walk me to the aisle - they don't point.

I finally made it. We got there 30 min before they closed, so I can't say anything about the crowd,…read morebut this place is SUCH A GREAT CONCEPT! Pay as you go pours and tons of choices to taste?!!! I will definitely be going back.. Also, there was live music that played tight up to the very last minute!!! You go in, and they attach your charge card to a pour card. you put the card above the tap & it "opens" it for you to pour as much or as little as you like. I will go back and try the food and rate the atmosphere. I hope this idea catches on on the east coast.. it's great!

"Try me (try me), Try me (try me) And your love will always…read morebe true" (James Brown and the Famous Flames) The future of craft beer consumption may be right here ! Try-It Taproom has 44 self-serve taps of Connecticut beer, wine, seltzer and cider. That's right --self-serve taps, just like the soda machines at McDonalds. So what's to prevent patrons from getting sloshed? There are two built in safeguards. All ABVs are under 6% and your self-serve access card will cut you off after 32 ounces (2 pints). Then you'll have to interact with a staff member who'll decide on your next drinks, just like what happens in a real live old fashioned bar 20th Century bar. When we walked in we were greeted by owner Michelle and Izzy, one of the several charming hostesses you'll find at Try-It. Izzy explained how things work, walked us over to the taps, and schooled us -so here ya go on the deets. You need to produce a picture ID (state law) and a credit card. Your credit card is then tied to a card they'll issue you which gains you access to 32 ounces of your desired beverages at their 44 taps. You can fill a pint glass or a small flight glass of anything. It's super cool because now you have total control of whatever and how much or little you want to try. I sampled three beers and two ciders. All beer types are represented, so even though I'm not an IPA guy I still had plenty to choose from. I went with a Japanese Lager named Crunchy Roll, a Cream Ale by Tox Brewing (New London) and a Whitbeier from Cheshire's Counterweight Brewery. My two ciders were Sweet Vanilla by Stafford's Crazy Cock and Honeycrisp by Yankee Cider in East Haddam. You can order food through a tabletop QR code, and we shared an excellent Everything Bavarian Pretzel and an order of Pallines (Italian deli dumplings). We really loved everything about Try-It. The very cool Hi-Tech vibe, the delightful and very helpful staff (shout out to Izzy), the food and the crazy number of available beverages. They even had live music on the outdoor patio. Every list has to have a first thing on it, and it's very cool to know that our state's very first self-serve alcohol tap establishment is right here in Avon, CT. Go Try Try-It and see for yourself.

"Doctor told me not to drink no more Doing everything the…read moredoctor told me not to do Hittin' the bottle again" (John Lee Hooker -Hittin' the Bottle Again) We needed a bottle of white wine for a recipe (all we had in the house was a red, a rose and a sparkling white) and since we were right across the street from the Bottle Stop, it made our course of action pretty clear. Bottle Stop is right between the huge Avon Goodwill Store and an auto parts dealer, and truth be told it looks small and fairly unimpressive from the parking lot. But once you go inside you'll see that the store is actually quite large and the aisles seem to go on forever. Their beer section is enormous, filling both sides of an aisle from the front of the store to the back. They sell quite a few single bottles so you can be adventurous and create your own six packs. We went to the bargain wine section and walked away with a nice Pinot Grigio for $3.99. Wandering the aisles and checking out their big inventory made me pretty sure they would have whatever I might need from a liquor store.

First thing about this business is their customer service is second to none. You will be greeted…read moreand asked how they can help. Staff is friendly and sincere. The business is clean and well stocked. They know their product and have great prices!!

Wonderful wine tastings on Fridays and periodic wine dinners. Wine tastings are very informative…read more Staff is very knowledgeable. Good selection of wines and bourbons. Excellent customer service. Great prices.

Well, I moved but that doesn't stop me. Every time I come up to Avon, I make sure that I visit and…read morerestock. I highly recommend this store to all those looking for a place that cares.

Oh man, I don't know why I haven't been in here before. I came looking for something specific…read morethat's a little hard to find and ended up finding that and some other nice surprises. I was super excited to see Foxon Park Thimble Island Brewery hard sodas all the way in Simsbury! I've been wanting to pick some up in the Branford/ East Haven area but it's such a long drive and package stores sell out fast. Also found the Smash on the Beach drinks I was looking for, hard Sunny D, and New England blueberry cider which is also hard to find sometimes. I'm not a heavy drinker but I felt like a kid in a candy store lol.

What I took away from Liquor Depot (besides the bottles I lawfully purchases) was the memory of all…read moretheir displays. It made it a fun shopping experience, how often does one see an Absolut bottle filled with basketballs? They have a good selection of Connecticut beer, and gift bags stationed nearby for an easy to assemble gift for the beer drinker in your life. I wasn't overly impressed by the prices, but the employees at checkout were perfectly polite. There is a parking lot near the entrance of the store, and handicapped parking right by the door. I would love to know how to get out to the light at the nearby car wash, otherwise the most accessible exits may have you waiting a decent amount of time (depending on the time of day) to turn left onto 202.

TJ is great. Always friendly and professional. Makes the best old fashioneds I've ever had. Thanks!!read more

Busy on week nights even Wednesdays and Thursdays. Ribeye tacos were a nice new find and the crispy…read morechicken sando hits so good in person (but also good takeout too).

They have the best IPA and whiskey selection. Super involved in what you are looking for. I have…read morenever been dissatisfied, helpful people with a ton of knowledge!

We used to shop here and spent hundreds per month. One of their employees makes us uncomfortable,…read moregives us dirty looks for wearing a mask. We shop elsewhere now. Treat your customers better.

Good vibe for a package store and not shady, seedy, or anything! Places like this really make me…read morewant to support local more than places like total wine, etc solid selection of wine and spirits (all good stuff)

Love the owners, people who work there. They care about our town and the people who live here!…read more Prices are good and they never EVER push products on you just to make money. Don't go to Bahres, she's overpriced and NASTY! Plus, if you time it right, you can get the owners families IPA and it's BOMB!!!!!!!

I went in looking for a specific type of spirit which unfortunately I couldn't find here. But the…read morebottle is barely sold anywhere in the first place so that was totally understandable that they didn't have it. Morgan the super polite and personable guy behind the counter who also greeted me when I walked in, went out of his way to call another place to try to help me find what I needed. Overall I never write reviews but he was super helpful and after my experience I recommend people support this place if they want great service and helpful people. Thank you again Morgan!

I just love this plaza, super convenient if you're picking up dinner or lunch from little city…read morepizza, toshi, or bangkok Thai to also grab your go to beverages for pairing. Super friendly owners and lively discussions too - no need to ask questions as they are welcoming and will offer to help you find exactly what you need OR recommend you fam favorites or new spirits within your budget.