Excellent selection of wines and bourbons priced just right, and awesome customer service.

This is a classic wonderful neighborhood business. They are great to newcomers and locals. They are no frills and have a sawdust on the floor kind of ascetic. Prices are very fair as well as they have a long history contributing to community needs and individuals. They have a moderate rejection but just ask and often they can order and have in hand for you unless it doesn't sell. Sadly, the neighboring Foodies, a more of a modern hipster vibe grocery store has exaggerated pricing and lied when they first came into the neighborhood. They promised to never consider selling spirits, wine or beer. But like do many they lied and with generous " contributions" to campaigns miraculously got the once impossible Liqour license. Do Foodies helps local politicians while Aka helps local resident's and at lower prices. Oh and the family & staff treat every Man , Women , child or even furry pets like friends. You decide if you want to pay more to Establishment style store or pay less with Your local neighborhood pahkie Got me I got Al's back and they have my business read more

I love the Al's family. They are so great and always give my dog a treat. Happy to live as close to them as i do so i have no reason to go anywhere else read more

Hole in the wall liquor store. The guys are helpful. It is a bit cramped in there but they do have a good variety for selection. They even have a $850 bottle of scotch. Prices arent that much more than the suburbs for their selection. When girl scout cookies are in season they can be found here! read more

This place is great. They have a great selection of bottled spirits and are always friendly and helpful. The prices can't be beat in Boston proper. The only drawback is that the shop is very crowded, both in the way it is merchandised and with customers. Big plus, they are dog friendly! My dog loves going in there and getting Slim Jims. read more

5 stars. I came here once with my emotionally manipulative ex--a Southie analyst with a drinking (and drug) problem--and Al defended me in our quarrel. I have since found god, married my soulmate, and given birth to three beautiful sets of twins. Thank you Al, for sticking up for women and helping me realize my value! read more

Okay well first off I live in Southie about a block from this place and they delivered me beer jameson and a two liter of ginger ale in the middle of a snow storm. K thanks, Also, I am five feet tall so the store is scary due to the fact that things are stacked really high and tippy like throughout the store but i love it there and the owner orders me wine I like if they dont have it. Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir... Love it. ALSO and more importantly, the owners wife sells her daughters girl scout cookies at the counter. 5th star goes to that lady. I love you. read more

If you don't like Al's Bottled Liquors, then I don't like you. Prices don't get better than here. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They work hard to keep a varying selection of beers and liquors. We get it, they have 30's stacked up in the store. Lets move on. I just want to say to all the staff that we appreciate you, keep up the good work. Social Wines can go to hell. read more

I used to be partial to Southie Liquors, but Al's has taken over as the best liquor store of the area. They have often rotating delicious beers, including my recent favorite Cisco Brewers. Also a large selection of liquors, and good prices. What really makes me feel good about spending my money there (other than the buzz) is the friendly neighborhood service. Be careful with parking however, the reason you were able to pull right up to the door is because that is a bus stop. read more

yes yes yes. I recommend everyone in southie buy their liquor here. The people that work at Al's are SO friendly its almost painful. They are always willing to help you find a specific kind of wine or give suggestions on what might taste good together. Their prices are also really good. I am on the border of southie and the south end and would choose al's over anything in the south end where everything is more expensive (unless looking for more extensive wine selections - then check out wine emporium) The woman who works during the day is my personal favorite, but they are all great. Also, just a tid bit for you, they have been organizing the store a bit better lately - not that it was ever that messy- and got new floors. IF you avoid going at one time though, i would say 4-5pm cuz it gets pretty crazy in there. (ok i obviously buy a lot of liquor - don't judge.. ) read more

I work right around the corner from Al's and often stop in for a (large) bottle of white wine after work on my way to my best friends house for some girl time. On every occassion, Al's has gone above and beyond ANY other liquor store I have experienced to accomodate exactly what you're looking for. Also, if they don't have EXACTLY what you're looking for, they're usually happy to order your particular brand, or are phenomenal at offering you something very similar at almost the same price. With very friendly staff & great prices, I have always left Al's with a smile on my face. It sounds corny for a liquor store, but It's refreshing that there is quality customer service without the hassle or having to ask for it. I also just found out (thanks to yelp) that the owners wife sells their daughters girl scout cookies in the store around that time. i will most definitely be supporting the Girls Scouts this year :) Mmmm, Samoas & Tagalongs :) read more

I have been into this place three times now and all three times have not gone well. First time I went in was to look and see what they had for a beer selection and maybe buy something. Sure they have a huge selection of beer, wine and spirits, only problem is there seems to be no organization at all. The fridge doesn't seem to have any categorization and the boxes are staked so high and deep I'm not even sure where to start looking there. Some of the wine labels are so dusty they are hard to read. I settled on some random craft beer and left. Second time I went in to get some cooking cherry for some clam chowda' I was making. Long story short it was right behind the desk the whole time and the two people in there could not find it. I myself finally spotted it after 15 minutes of them looking around the store. Disorganized maybe? Third time was the last time I will ever go here. Just wanted some Sam Adams Lager, easy enough. After 3 minutes of looking in the fridge where I thought it should be, it was all the way down randomly stuck in between some domestics... right. Go to buy and the cashier working actually said to me "you are wasting your money on that stuff, it sucks." Hmm, alright then, so I asked the cashier what his favorite beer was and he said "Bud" without hesitation. Wrong answer buddy. Even though Sam Adams is certainly not my favorite craft brewery, they still need to be respected for who they are what they have done for the industry. Anyways, I payed the dude, left, and haven't been back since. 3 strikes, you're out. read more

Hole in the wall liquor store in Southie. Can get a little crowded at times, but great selection of wines, hard liquors, and beer / cider. Prices are reasonable and staff is always helpful and friendly. Always has everything I need, including limes, mixers, and cups. read more

If they don't have the beer you want they'll order it for you. Very accommodating. Great service. Best pricing in the city. The people there are great. Just do it. Go. Go to Al's. Get some Guinness. Love als read more

I have to say the employees at Al's are great. I've always liked this gritty, no frills, neighborhood liquor store. They are always helpful if you don't find on the rack what they might have in the back. I think last night told me I can't go back. 3 of the team didn't have masks on. 1 customer didn't. While the stacks of boxes throughout don't lend itself to social distancing, I'd be okay with it if all had masks. Sadly, I don't feel comfortable going back. read more

For cold beer (unless you want a 30 of bud) this is not the place to go. It's a hole in the wall packie made smaller by the mounds and mounds of boxes they have out on the floor. Hardly any fridges and not a decent variety of bottled beer. If you need wine or liqour you should make out okay. I will say the staff are all very friendly, and when I couldnt get a 12 pack of Shipyard Pumpkin, en employee created one for me out of a 24 case. Ran me $17 though, so a tad pricier than the bigger package stores. read more

Amazing liquor store. Such a huge supply of everything you could need. They even have this wine from local company called Proud Pour that restores oysters through the sales of the wine! read more

Al's Liquors - Awesome wine. 1 bottle restores 100 oysters! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Al's liquor...we deliver!! tHE best liquor store I have ever been to. There have been things they didn't have that I have been looking for and they order them for me, like Tuskers ( a beer from Kenya), Sophia champagne in cans, and they have a steady stock of cristalino, the best champagne that is 2 for $15. And again, they deliver! Hats off the Al's! read more

I remind you that 5 stars is "As good as it gets" and in Southie or the surrounding area, there's no better than Al's. Keg prices are the best in the city (only a store in Medford has been cheaper in my experience) and the staff is always friendly and helpful, though they'll let you know you're a pain in the ass if you hem and haw too much. Even though you might not think so at first, their stock is cycled very consistently and you'll be pressed to find out-of-date beer. My one knock on this place is that the wines towards the coolers in the back of the store tend to get spoiled faster. This is likely because of the exhaust vent overhead. It should be noted, that this is always the cheap stuff, so really, you're not missing out on much. To reiterate, Keg or Beer, go here. For wine, don't waste your time (you'll not find better in Southie, but you're probably better off elsewhere for the harder to find bottles.) read more

I love Al's. It's not pretty to look at...it's not well-organized...and let's be honest, it's not for those who consider themselves to be claustraphobic! However...that being said - Al's has low prices, a good selection (there is cold storage in the back for those who have questioned the cold beer selection...all you have to do is ask). They have a lot of wine, but it's obvious that's not what people frequent Al's for (just take a look at the 1/4 inch of dust on some of the bottles...hey, it's aging!) Personally, I love the staff here. I had a question about making a good version of the St. Germain's cocktail. The clerk gave me some tips and told me to not be afraid of using a lot of ice! He was so right and my drinks came out as good as I've had in some of my favorite haunts. I prefer Al's to a place like Kappy's. You have your essentials and you can get in, get out and get to drinkin! read more

Sure Al's is super cheap but its a true dump. It's like a labyrinth of boxes stacked a mile high that feel like they could teeter over and crush you at any moment. It's not exactly clean and a few times I have gone here the beer I got was expired. I also have asked for certain seasonal beers here when I couldn't find them and was informed very rudely they were either not in season yet or already out of season which wasn't true as every other place had them, just own the fact you are out of stock! read more

I am a concierge at an apartment building where Al's delivers daily. I have developed a great relationship with the delivery guys. They are always on time, always nice and deserve a large tip. They will bend over backwards for you, and they also deliver right to the front desk :) read more

Al's IS THE BEST!!!! Have had a few deliveries from there.....(don't judge!) But tonight, is SUPERBOWL SUNDAY and delivery is only a half hour away! They are awesome, friendly and super quick! read more

The staff at Al's is very, very helpful...and the selection is pretty much terrific! They will GO OUT OF THEIR WAY for customers - and have delivered to us numerous times on VERY short notice, and been more than accommodating - always. *Also, they are great supporters of the whole Southie community! Worthy of MY support to be sure! :) read more

Best liquor delivery in Southie, hands down. I've ordered a few times from Bayview Liquors and they are rude, take forever and are often wrong. Southie Liquors is fast but expensive. Al's is the best. They are fast, reasonably priced, have a great selection and the drivers are awesome. We always order a case of Corona Lights and a handle of Titos and it shows up quickly and is very reasonably priced. This is also the only liquor store in Southie that was able to get me a keg of Peroni for a house party! I hope they stick around forever. Love this place. read more

This place is a total mess, but the staff is very helpful if you can't find what you're looking for. They will also order ANYTHING your heart desires. My husband and I are from Texas, and James orders Shiner just for us. They go out of their way to please their customers, and the price point is perfect. Best liquor store in Southie by far, just don't be intimidated by the poor organization. (BONUS: they let my dog come in with me and always give her a treat!) read more

These guys are great, they go above and beyond for their customers! I ordered for delivery a bottle of liquor as a gift and the called and said it was out of stock. They delivered the rest of the order and about an hour later they found the bottle I needed, called back and brought it right out and even gift wrapped it for me. I've been here several times before but it is now my go to store. Thanks Al's! read more

I was surprised by the diverse selection available at Al's. Granted all the liquors are precariously perched on two skinny shelves that line the entire perimeter of the store- high above the reach of the average customer. There seems to be no organization of these liquors...a few scotches here, a few bourbons there. You just have to look around for a while. Eventually I found everything I was looking for, including fancy bourbon, and just climbed up onto a cooler to get it. Though the middle of the store is piled high with 30 packs of bud light, there are also a couple better beers, like slumbrew and goose island, featured near the front counter. read more

Not bad for a neighborhood liquor store. They have a decent selection of wine (even organic wine) and always seem to have random craft beers that I can't find anywhere else in the city. I'm really just impressed that they have Breckenridge and Shiner. Nice people. I like it. read more

I stopped in at Al's when staying in South Boston for a conference and was looking to pick up some locally-distilled Grand Ten gin. The staff were friendly and super-helpful, even calling their distributor to track down a special order. They have a great selection of beer, wines and liquors and seemed knowledgeable about their products as well as on the local region. Would definitely stop back! read more

Great little place. Went in tonight looking for a bottle of Duckhorn and they had it at not the cheapest price I've bought it for but very reasonable. I'm not sure the fellas name who helped me out but, he recommended a bottle of Canvasback "from Duckhorn Vineyards" it's absolutely delicious. I didn't know about this particular bottle but, I do know. Thank you to the staff for the great help and they are definitely a bunch who has a great sense of humor, if your in the area I highly recommend stopping by this little gem, great selection with great people working which is hard to find in Boston. Ill be a repeat customer for sure. Thanks Al's. 4 bottles of Duckhorn later you got a very happy customer. Went in for 1 walked out with 4 but, by choice no one pressured me, just gave me great options and I couldn't help myself. read more

Great local liquor store, with very friendly staff, and good prices. You would be surprised, but I have even bought a Dom Perignon champagne straight from their fridge, so just ask what specials they have! And if you are very nice, you might even get Al's pecial calendar featuring gorgeous models! Cheers read more

Compared to the nearby liquor stores Al's prices on beer and hard alcohol cannot be beat. They often have a case of 24 beers of some rotating type for just $20 and it is not cheap beer like High Life either. The staff is also very friendly and personable. The store is packed with inventory and it is often stacked high, but that is a good thing to me. I would prefer a cramped space with lots of selection over a store that only has a few options but a cleaner aesthetic(Apple I am looking at you). read more

I order here frequently for our office happy hours. They are always pleasant and more than accommodating. Lots of variety and always helpful. As someone who works with a lot of vendors, I never have to worry about working with these guys! read more

I have never been to Al's. I live in Colorado. I seem to have a knack for losing sports bets with our Boston office. I place an order over the phone and they deliver with no problems. "Lose another bet did ya? Ya shouldn't bet against the Pats or Bruins ya know." They always take good care of me! read more