I had no idea this place existed. I was drawn in firstly by the word liquor as every time I slip up…read moreand say that word instead of spirits my friends roll their eyes and beat the learnt Americanisms out of me. But here I can safely say it without fear of, 'Oh listen to yourself for crying out loud! You are not in an episode of the Hills, you are in a dole queue in cold Dublin.' The place is huge! Maybe I have lived a sheltered life for too long but I was positively giddy to be in a store this big dedicated to booze. Amazing selection, great promotions and they do gift cards and I can say liquor in a safe place.

Can't really miss this off-license when heading up Francis Street. This is a big boozy supermarket…read morecatering to all your drunken needs. I actually prefer spending my drinking-money in a small local business, but Molloy's deserves a praise for an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits. And they always have some special offers.

You're an American and you want to get some Irish whiskey you can't get in the states - and you're…read morein Dublin. You come here. Period. This place is amazing. So much great stuff. Guy there absolutely knows his stuff. Interesting he was recommending a Dunville whiskey to someone that I bought in a similar store in Belfast that the guy there recommended to me (and their recommendation was correct). This is also near the Whiskey Museum which I recommend too. Hit the museum, then come to this place. You will leave a very happy camper.

Literally from the second I walked in to the time I left the service here was too notch. Everyone…read morewas kind and pleasant. It's not too big but also not too small either. Literally the perfect selection of whiskey and more. I loved how the employees explained the whiskey to me and gave their personal recommendations as well. I just loved the vibe here and would highly recommend it to all.

I was expecting much more based on my epxeriences at the London location…read more There was a very limited selection of Cubans, with the prices being the priciest I have seen anywhere. Staff was very helpful and made a few recommendations, but the one that I smoked after leaving was poorly constructed and I was unable to finish the cigar.

Locals, when asked where one can find a diverse selection of whiskey at decent prices, will direct…read moreyou to this place. Although this establishment is small, their selection of whiskey is quite large and varied. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about what they are selling and, honestly, they couldn't be friendlier. For instance, I was emotionally distraught and conflicted on which whiskey to take home. They offered my wife and I taste test and spoke to us about each bottle and its associated flavor profile. The best was that they didn't try to sell me on anything, it was a genuine conversation. Excellent customer service! Overall, I walked out of there, mission accomplished, with a great experience, two bottles of whiskey, and about five small sample bottles for a little under €200. Side note: they also have a small selection of good cigars if you're in the mood. Enjoy!

Looking for a quiet, friendly spot that's not pretentious or loud, has some great gourmet…read moresandwiches, homemade soups a killer selection of craft beers, located in a great neighborhood and one that has a friendly staff and patrons? Sound too good to be true? It's not too good to be true, you simply haven't found Probus yet. What if you wanted to sit down and relax OR take away your food, beers or wines? Well you can do either at Probus Wines & Liquors! Irish craft beers? US craft beers? New Zealand craft beers??? Probus has got them!! The wine barrel tables, the relaxed atmosphere, the tasty food and astounding beer selection were exactly what I was looking for. Serano ham with pesto sandwich - A+ French Onion Soup - A+ Beer selection - A+ Value - A+ Friendly service - A+ Would I recommend this to a friend? Only if he doesn't take my seat! Visited several times during my trip and it never disappointed. Looking forward to my next visit to Dublin to try some more great food and beer and spend some time at Probus with Paul (owner) and the local, friendly beer aficionados.

Little independent shop/cafe/off license/bar just off Merrion Square…read more The main attraction is that you can buy good craft beer and wine and drink it there (with 20% surcharge - still really cheap though). In addition - they also serve food... haven't tried any but the other patrons said the cheese and meat platters were "delish"! Very friendly employees who make you feel at home - I will be back to try the food!

Excellent shop! I have had many people recommend this place to me, and I will be continuing that…read moretradition. A great selection, floor to ceiling packed with a great variety of wines. I'm always on the look out for a good Portuguese wine (and Port wine) section and this place clearly has a few carefully selected gems, was very happy with what I found there. We've been very happy with the Douro wines we've picked up here, as well as some excellent LBV and Tawny Ports, from the better but more obscure vineyards, which is always refreshing. The staff are very friendly and so helpful, they really know their stuff and the best part about it is there's nothing pretentious about this place at all! Just good wine and good people, you can't ask for more!

It's official - I have found the source of all my future wine-related purchases. The Corkscrew is…read morethe BEST wine stockist I have ventured into thus far in my Dublin meanderings. Why, you ask? Well, firstly because they have the most incredible range of wine from all over the world. They even stock my favourite label from Western Australia, Vasse Felix, which I've not found ANYWHERE else in Ireland. Secondly, their staff are wonderful. They are not the haughty, pretentious types you might expect to find in such an establishment. Oh no, they take the time to talk to every customer who enters the store, ask about their wine preferences, suggest future purchases for the expansion of the customer's palate, and discuss wines previously purchased and liked/disliked. Chris, a lovely guy from the UK, spoke to me while I was in store, and while I'm by no means a wine connoisseur, or a bulk-buyer, he still took the time out to find out about the kind of vino I like to drink. From there he formed a kind of 'career trajectory' for my wine tastes, based on what I drink now and what I should be trying. I found him incredibly helpful and not at all dismissive of my 'bargain bin' level of wine knowledge. While I was in the store I heard the other sales assistant speaking to a woman who'd had a less than amicable experience with her last purchase. They discussed the reasons for her not enjoying that particular bottle (these things happen, everyone has different tastes), and he made suggestions on wines that might provide her with an experience more to her liking. The fact that she came back to the store and trusted these guys to advise her on her next purchase really says something about the level of service provided here. So you see, at The Corkscrew, wine, as life, is about the journey, not the destination, it's about branching out and trying something new and it's not about sticking to the tried and true (although, in fairness to these guys, they have tried nearly every bottle in store). If you want a wine merchant who will know you by name, and who in less than 10 minutes will be able to diagnose your particular drinking condition and provide you with the remedy, make The Corkscrew your off-licence of choice.

Well stocked, extremely friendly staff and they are always offering tastings. They have wine…read moreseminars etc from time to time if you're a member. Ask for Emma - lovely girl who knows her stuff ! Hic .....

They have everything and more that you could be looking for with regards to Whiskey, and other neat…read moresouvenirs to take with you. They had a great sample pack for 40 Euro that included the top 4 best selling whiskey's of Ireland. The store itself is very upscale and cozy looking. During our visit there was a man giving people samples of Writer's Tears whiskey, and he sure knew his stuff! Very kind, very knowledgeable. It takes a bit of hunting down as it's hidden within the smaller streets just outside where all the tourists are gathering by the masses, but well worth your time and visit.

I was on search of an old fashion scones, rather than the croissant…read more The scones really hit the spot

Doesn't accept American Express also TAP doesn't work with self check…read moreout..................................

It's not hard to say hello to customers coming into a shop, but the lovely young woman at Jabula…read moresaid it in a way I don't often hear - one that made me feel welcome. And since she had to buzz me in, it isn't as if I could have been ignored! The shop itself is a well staged if crowded affair, and the staffer appologised out of hand for the disoriented jumble "We've just got stock in today," she smiled and winced. I didn't say it, but I've been in shops much messier who thing toeing a bag of rice out of the way counts for cleaning up. Not to worry young lady, I didn't mind at all. Of course, your shop would be crowded too if you were carrying all the favourite foods of South Africans hungry in Dublin! There's traditional art, team shirts and creative crafts on sale here, but the real connection comes when browsing the food shelves. Back there is a haven of sweets and instant mixes, snacks, jars and cereals plus case after case of sweet pop and juice. Down on the floor a galvanised tin tub held an array of mix-n-match snacks that, had I not been holding firm to my NYR I would have jumped right into.

This store makes me happy. Oh-so-very-happy. Having spend a few months in SA a few years back, I…read morestill find myself missing the food and, more importantly, the wine. These guys are a serious godsend. They stock two of my favourite things from SA - kudu biltong and Four Cousins Rose. If you hear biltong, don't jump straight to the 'jerky' thing, because this stuff's the real deal. And kudu is possibly the nicest meat you'll ever taste (though my friend contests that that honour may, in fact, lie with impala...but it's all antelope anyway so that's just getting pedantic). Gold star there. But even better is the fact that they stock Four Cousins, which is nigh on impossible to get outside of SA. And it's not ridiculously expensive. A litre of that and you're sorted! Happy days!

Excellent wine service from Berry Bros & Rudd…read more We decided to bring our own wine to our wedding service and contacted Jessica Lavin of Berry Brothers and Rudd Ireland. I was met by Jessica in their office on Pemborke Street (they no longer have the retail premises on Harry Street. I've contacted Yelp about this.). She brought me through our options and the budget I outlined. She recommended some wines and we then got two of each to sample and decide on i.e. two reds, two whites and two sparklings. These were shipped out to us and we got drinking - what an awful job, I know ;) Final three selections were decided on and the order made with Jessica. The wine was then delivered to the hotel the week before our wedding. So so handy. And people loved the wine we ordered. I cannot recommended BBR enough for when you need to order wine in bulk. The service was so professional and personal too.