I'm not a particular big wine drinker (bear with me) but when I go into this shop, I head for the…read moreright-hand corner, where there's Cambridge's finest selection of interesting beers. It doesn't look like a particularly big area of a particularly big shop but nevertheless it's absolutely loaded with interesting stuff. There are local Cambridge ales (not that I'd rave about Cambridge's beer particularly but local beer is always good) and a great range of imported beers, especially Belgian. If you've got a sweet tooth then the lambics and other fruit beers are really very interesting. You could probably find some of it cheaper by the crate online but for individual bottles to taste it's decently priced. The staff are all very friendly- they clearly know a lot about wine and enough about beer and are happy to talk about it.

This is a great local wine shop. There are a few branches now including Mill Rd and Chery Hinton…read moreRd. Someof the branches allow free tasting with tapas in the evnings which i lovely and also run wine tasting courses. The range of wines is fantastic and the quality very good. The service is friendly and the prices reasonable. Great to have something like this maintain such a local authentic feelling.

This is a lovely little store. It has a great selection of wines. There are prices to suit all from…read morethe bargain range right up to the top notch stuff. I love the fact that they do so many different spirits. There is also a selection of champagne. The staff are helpful and always willing to help you make the right choices without being imposing. It is fairly priced and covenient.

Really cool spot for a drink. Tons of beer options, a cool extra room in the back with additional…read moreseating, and food trucks out front

THE BEST beer in town!! Their IPA's are tasty and this spot comes with a diverse variety of IPAs,…read morelagers, wine. The service is friendly and quick. The ambiance is relaxed and it can get busy in the later afternoon/evening.

I love this shop- for any price range and any type of alcohol they have a good recommendation and…read morethey've never failed me. I've also found them to be really friendly; I'm usually only in there once or twice a year buying a present for someone and yet they are always polite and always recognise me.

Stumbled upon Bacchanalia while walking towards Cambridge Blue and so glad I did. Bacchanalia has…read morean extensive offering of british and international craft beers. Owner was very helpful in suggesting local crafts based upon our preferences. Beers were reasonably priced, but I could definitely see myself spending way too much time and money at Bacchanalia. Though I spent the majority of my time going through the craft beer, there is also a decent selection of wine.

went in the shops with my cousin I understand I'm under age but I came as an translator as her…read moreEnglish is not very well. they refused to sell to us and she got emotional after the employees and if I'm correct the manager laughed at us. not recommend store will also contact the bureau and their council for comp on discrimination and racism.

I actually passed up a few liquor stores on my way to this one. Based off of the picture I saw, I…read morefigured it might be worth a walk. The place was clean and organized. The staff made recommendations that were great recommendations. Definitely a good liquor store!

This is such a gorgeous wine shop…read more The walls are lined with such an amazing array of wines from around the world. Each of them seem to have a handwritten note attached explaining about the wine. It's strangely beautiful in there... A bit like looking at an amazing range of books in a library. The smell of mulled wine drew us into the shop and then we spent ages browsing!

It is a great shop. They offer wine, champagne (cold and room temperature), as well as liquor. The…read moreselection is amazing! Probably at least 10-20 selections for many of the liquors. They also do tasting, but you need to check the schedule.

The aim of Joseph Barnes Wines is to introduce interesting and unusual handcrafted wines from…read moresmall, independent producers and constantly seek out new and exciting wines that are rarely available elsewhere but still represent great value for money. Strike a good relationship with them and the road to better drinking begins.

I'm no wine connoisseur, in fact I'd be more likely to choose a £5 bottle of California white from…read moreTesco but I can't recommend this shop highly enough! Located on one of the tiny side streets of Saffron Walden its a bit of a hidden gem. They've made the most of the space they've got with floor to ceiling wine racks, but it feels well organised and cosy rather than crowded. The wines come in at a variety of price points, starting at around £6 and going up to £50+, so there's something for everyone, but what really makes this a great place to shop is the owner, Charles. If you visit on a week day you're likely to get him to yourself, which may sound a little daunting to those who don't know their Chardonnay from their Savignon Blanc, but there's nothing to worry about. He's helpful, informative and not at all pushy, whether you're spending £10 or £100. He will advise not only on the wine itself, but also which meals it compliments, so you can get the most out of your purchase. If you frequent the shop on a Saturday you can look forward to a free wine taster while you browse and when I visited just before Christmas there was even a butler (in full outfit) serving the wine. Even if the shop is busy you wont be ignored and you never feel rushed. But my absolute favourite thing about Joseph Barnes Wines is the story behind each bottle, which Charles will tell you while he wraps it up. Maybe he's making it up as he goes along, but I get the impression that he really does know what he's talking about and it makes the whole thing feel more like an experience than popping into the supermarket for a bottle of plonk. The only think that could make this better would be if he had some cards to include with wine bought as a gift, so that the recipient could learn the story behind their wine too.

Highly recommend you buy wines from Vini Vivi. The owner is very knowledgeable, able to recommend…read morewines for every occasion, and probably has the largest range of prosecco I've ever seen. And yes, a lot of Italian wines!

I just got one thing from here but it was so damn good I have t rave about it: Sparkling red wine…read morefrom Italy. I can't recall the name because I drank it alllllll, then I bought more and gifted it to a friend who also loved it! The owner is knowledgeable, and this place might be dangerous for me if I lived closer :) . Worth a trip to check out if you want great wine!