Bargain Booze has been somewhere I've been going for many years, in fact I remember coming across…read moremy first one in Liverpool when I was a student all those many years ago... As my tastes changed over the years and I thought I was ultra cool (delib now knowing these were uncool..) from drinking things like Corona and Red Stripe... I started to get into good beers around 6 years ago which have marginalised my experience of hitting BB too regularly. Basically they do have a great range of ales but they tend to be of the old man beer persuasion where they all tend to taste the same (saying that that usually do some good deals on here so not bad to pop in if nowhere else is open) They've started doing craft beer from the States and Brewdog in some BB's but unfortunately my one doesn't carry this range...Possibly due to the demographics of the area I live, the more upmarket Davenport branch up the road seems to sell them but not us which is a shame (5 mins drive away if you really must get some good stuff) They sell fags, chocolate and soft drinks too here so not a bad little store that always seems to be open.

The stuff good I could live off just this the drinks, cheap in price and amazing, the food, a great…read moreselection, service, great ambience, clean. I recommend it

Bog-standard offy. Sells all your usual bevvies, wines and…read morespirits at decent prices. Food is a little over-priced though, but they've got to make their dosh somehow.

Burton Roadites had previously been able to buy a few select bottles of decent ale from the…read morewonderful Reserve Wines, but the Road had really been crying out for a craft beer shop. Enter Simon and Rob! These two beer lovers have gone with an elegant, minimalist aesthetic for their shop front, embracing the scene's move away from old-school design and towards something far more stylish. But don't worry, lovers of rustic chic - they've got comforting wooden shelves and crates of German beer stacked around the place, striking a nice balance between tradition and sleek modernity. This balance is reflected in the beers they stock - you can pick up all of your old favourites, while also choosing from a range which would get the hearts of hop-fiend beer nerds racing. Brilliant British beer, local ale, hop forward Americana, German lager, Belgian beer, Welsh cider, sweet fruit-flavoured beer, homemade pies, cordials... There's something here for every palate. The Epicurean has only been open for a couple of weeks, but already it feels like it's been on the Road forever. They've already hosted a couple of Meet the Brewers, so keep an eye on their Twitter and Facebook for upcoming events. Simon and Rob really do care about providing people with great beer, and, as the sign says, if you particularly want something that they don't have, they'll do their best to get their hands on it. You can't say fairer than that. (For a more detailed write up, you can pop over to my beer blog for a previously published full post about The Epicurean: http://rowanmolyneux.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/new-beer-shop-epicurean.html)

If I was to win the lottery, the Epicurean would be what my garage would look like! No joke - the…read morewalls are absolutely rammed with some of the finest beers on offer in the Greater Manchester area and it's somewhere that's obviously been set up by craft beer heads on a mission to make the place totally awesome! The nice thing about this place is that they have the 'amazing but standard' selections from breweries on this and that side of the pond but also stock all the different special varieties of the brand. For instance there must have been about 7 different types of Sierra Nevada on offer and closer to home the same amount from breweries such as Buxton, First Chop and Thornbridge - while still loads of room for smaller more boutique breweries! Ok so craft beer is never going to be cheap (with the news that hops are starting to run out and farmers can't keep up with demand, it's probably never going to go down) but I don't see the prices at the Epicurean being any more expensive than similar stores in Mancunia (you can buy cases in store of more generic craft beers like Longboard if you're having a bbq etc and want to save some cash) I went for the Buxton Imperial Black IPA - £2.75 - well worth the purchase, super rich and super hoppy and the FCB from First Chop which is another favourite at the mo - pretty good for £2.40! My wife was also pretty happy with her Timmermans Framboise - so it ticked all the boxes for our quality boozy weekend :-) Next time I'm in West Didsbury, I'll be popping in and picking up a few special bottles to enjoy!

This shop has just recently had a refurbishment and it was well needed…read more A handy convenience store that is located well away from many other shops, I'm not sure if they hike the price on stock because of this, but the prices are fairly reasonable. The most local shop is the Shell garage down the road, which is just a rip-off for most things. Most of the staff are friendly, even if you do see a lot of new faces.

Despite the seemingly never-ending revolving door of staff who seem to change on a weekly basis,…read morethis is not too bad a shop. It does what it says on the tin it sells alcohol, cigarettes and the usual staples but if you are looking for specific items you are better off going to a supermarket. There has been recent refurbishment but there is still a long way to go before it feels welcoming in there. The biggest advantage of having this shop so close is the cash machine even if it does seem to go against the grain to have to pay almost £2 to access your own money!

A small shop linked to The Ship & Mitre pub, just 5 minutes walk away. It isn't cheap but if you…read morebuy in bulk (if you don't have to carry your haul too far) then you can get a better deal. There are plenty of local beers for an out of towner such as myself, seeking souvenirs but also a wide selection from around the country to keep locals interested.

Fantastic little find on a day trip to Liverpool. Fantastic choice of beers from local to more far…read moreafield. We stocked up on some Anchor steam and Brooklyn beers . We will Definitely make a point to return soon .

If you're looking for wine, this is the d b....! It is…read moreliterally a warehouse full of boxes of wine - well almost, as there are some stacks of beer and real ale in a bottle and spirits, but walking in, it seems to be a wino's Valhalla. The prices are, in most part, absolutely unbelievable. We get our entire bottled wine supplies from here as it is so handy for visiting, but they have repeatedly told us to just 'phone or e-mail and they'll bring it round within an hour! Obviously, this doesn't apply to domestic buyers, but the prices do apply. Most operations like this will insist on discounts for the number of cases one buys. Majestic start their discounts if you buy more than one bottle of any particular wine! Add to this the very knowledgable staff and the frequent tasting sessions (free to all), and you have my ideal suppliers. One final note; Majestic have a selection of alcoholic drinks from the cheapest (reasonable quality) wines right up to the best quality spirits with most things in between.

not a lot wrong with this off licence - a solid convience store selling exactly what you would…read moreexpect. Always cheap though and they do some good deals on booze.

Scatchard's is a specialist independent wine merchants that has been operating in Liverpool and…read moreMerseyside for over 40 years. They are established specialists in retail and corporate wine supply, offering a full packing and delivery service direct to you, your clients or friends and family. Their wine shops are open to the public and there is no minimum purchase. Their enthusiasm is fuelled by discovering new and exciting wines that generally come from smaller growers and that have plenty of interest and individuality, and seems to have no bounds. Their advice is wonderful and the service is beyond reproach and a throw back to times when the customer really was king.

Great fun! Went to the wine tasting with work and it was perfect. Really fun, staff were friendly…read moreand so professional. Definitely returning with my own friends before Christmas. Cheers all xx