The Beer Zone used to be my undisputed favorite beer store in Columbus. Best selection of craft beer, great staff, well organized shelves, interesting single bottles for sale, etc. I'm not sure when things started going downhill here, but I would guess when they got sold to a new owner. They still have a huge selection of craft beer, but these days 90% of the beers on their shelves don't have a price on them. This is a critical issue with craft beers when a 6 pack could be $12.99 or $24.99 depending on the type of beer! They need to go back to properly labelling their goods because it's much harder to shop here now without the price tags. read more

have to search for the 7oz miller high life bottles.. one of the few places that do carry them. very friendly place

This place has a huge beer selection and a discount area of overstock,which is great. BUT, I've been overcharged twice for Great Lakes Blackout stout. A 4pk of 12oz.bottles should be $13.99 before tax. They charge 18.99 or even 19.99. I tried to tell the clerk,but he insist it's 18.99 which may be for some of the special versions of the beer. So know your prices before you go. read more

A friend told me about this place, tucked away on Kenny Road between Henderson and Bethel Roads. The first thing I thought when I walked through the door was that wow it's like the "Treasure of the Sierra Madres" for beer and wine! I highly recommend taking a moment to just walk through the isles and browse for a bit. What you'll find is a large selection of Ohio brewed items, local, regional, and national brands, many of which you may not have seen for several years or just heard of but never seen at all for that matter. If you're into craft brew this is definitely your place. I found Lone Star in long neck bottles straight from Texas, and PBR also in glass bottles which is super hard to find! Wow. Sadly no Rainier, but there is plenty of other great obscure stuff. Lots of glass bottle Colorado "Yellow Jacket" stubbies ) I'll let you look that one up!) I noted a very extensive Mexican brew selection, and a fantastic craft soda selection that looked extremely interesting. The only thing that stopped me from purchasing more than I did was refrigerated storage space at home. But rest assured I will return - it is said that variety is the spice of life after all - and this vendor has plenty of variety! read more

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Great local beer shop with a massive selection of beers, ciders, and various other canned alcoholic drinks. A little awkwardly placed but worth a trip if you have any hard to find drinks. I was also able to call ahead and ask about a specific drink I was trying to find and they knew right away that they had it in store. They were also able to direct me straight to what I was looking for. Definitely a fun place to stop by and explore! read more

Kenny Road Market is our go to carry out when looking for craft beer. Above the entrance of the market there is a giant sign identifying that you are entering the "Beer Zone". In this case the sign is spot on! Just wait until you walk in, you will be Wow'ed by the aisles and aisles of craft beer. It would almost be overwhelming, but the "beertender" behind the counter is incredibly knowledgeable. They always are able to direct me to exactly what I am craving / looking for. On my last visit I was hoping to find a good coffee stout to surprise my husband with. Not only did the beertender direct me to a plethora of coffee stout options, he also gave me a couple of solid brewery choices. One he highly recommended was called Untitled Art. I had never heard of this brewery. He told me they were putting out some fantastic beers. You will learn as you go that the Kenny Road Market that the employees know their beer. I highly suggest taking their suggestions seriously. I scooped up a 6 pack from Untitled Art. I was excited because it was a stout, but it had coconut in it, and I love coconut. So I ended up getting a 6 pack that both of us would enjoy. It was a successful trip. If you are looking for a new beer to try, or have questions about what beers or breweries you may enjoy, stop in to Kenny Road Market. They will hook you up. Cheers friends. read more

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I'm totally kicking myself for not checking this place out earlier, but in my defense, it does not look like they'd carry anything but the basics. But they have an excellent selection of ciders, and a whole bunch of imports of all kinds of beers, along with the more basic stuff. I'm definitely stocking up for get-together a here from now on. Service was fast and friendly and respectful, which isn't always a given when you're a woman asking questions in a liquor store. read more

I was in awe walking into this place. The giant "Beer Zone" sign on the outside of the store is 100% accurate. This n ice-sized store is probably 90% beer options. Refrigerators of beer line the entire edge of the store, and then the majority of the aisles in the middle also contain beer. Some are sorted into groupings - Ohio beers have a refrigerator case, an endcap was dedicated to gluten free options, there is a cider section, imports, and more. If you're looking for unusual or unique beers, this is a place to check out! We couldn't resist grabbing a blueberry maple beer out of sheer curiosity, in addition to some more standard options. There is an aisle of wine and a few other liquor options, one for chips/snacks, and another offering a variety of grocery basics. Service is fast and friendly, and there is a parking lot available. read more

Bought a case of beer from them and the beer was flat (no carbonation). Would not give me a refund or store credit. Employees are cranky, smoke outside the front door, and couldn't care less. Patrons are losers buying lottery tickets and cigarettes. read more

Kenny Rd Market is my "go-to" when buying anything but the basics. Singles, imports, imperials, or 5%, they've got it all! Peanut butter stouts, Maple blueberry stouts, Neapolitan, milk stouts, they have all of the flavors and all of the varieties. The staff is also absolutely amazing! Always helpful and if my load is a little too much to carry, they help me out to the car. Someone is always at the register and ready to help. Looking for something specific, just ask. read more

An elderly lady ahead of me was blatantly overcharged extra. She did not realize and paid the bill. The person at the register said he was the younger brother of the owners. When I mentioned I think he overcharged the lady he shrugged, gave a little smirk and said "she didn't say anything" ..... I will never shop here or the two other "Savor" locations. Grimy business owners, they probably change the labels on the beers. read more

Oh, if only more beer stores in Columbus, Ohio had the guts/balls/chutzpah to get the good stuff. But no, they're afraid to bring in beers that Trixie and Chad haven't heard of. More power to The Beer Zone at Kenny Road Market for stocking real beer for real beer lovers. read more

Helpful service and great beer! Thanks for showing us all the selections, Brian! Can't recommend enough if you need beer or other boozy goodies read more

I love beer and subsequently I love places that also love beer. Kenny Road Market is next door to Cousin Vinny's (worth checking out their pizza). It's the place I go for beer and if not it's the place I go after I have tried the other places to get beer. The staff at KRM are friendly, helpful, and surely likeable. The customer service part is present at KRM- which is not so much with some of the other places in CBus to get beer. KRM doesn't do growlers but that doesn't matter. I brave the other places for that. KRM is where I go for my seasonals or special release beer when I want it. Even if I try other places, KRM is where I have to go to get what I want. Some day I'll realize to not even bother with the other places and just get myself to Kenny Road. I appreciate the craft beer singles. So if there's a new brew I don't have to commit to a six/four pack that might just blow, I can just have one. read more

This place is a bit of a hidden gem. From the outside it looks like any other small convenience store. That's probably why they've added a huge sign advertising that they are a "Beer Zone." They have a HUGE selection of beer: local, national, and international. You can find all kinds of beer here to please all different preferences. We've come here for rare releases of craft beer that we've had trouble finding elsewhere. This place is twice the size of our local Giant Eagle beer aisle, which blows my mind since even Giant Eagle has a decent selection. Each section is clearly labeled and organized, and the staff is very knowledgeable if you have any questions. And for anyone who is tagging along and has no interest in beers, they also have wine, a few spirits, and various snacks. read more

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So I've been stalking places that was going to carry Stone's Wootstout in 6 packs and this rando place popped up. This place is beer heaven! Columbus really surprises you with places like this. For one you already get pretty darn good selection at your local giant eagles (for god's sake some of them have bars in them) and they you stumble upon quiet, humble looking convenience stores like this one and they've got one hell of a selection of beer. Honestly could sit and wander through for a couple hours. You're likely to find what your looking for here! Pro tip - they seem to have apartment complexes next door... read more

This place is on Kenny Road ( well duh) there in the semi-industrial area before the street pours into Bethel. As said in the reviews before, it handles hundreds of different beers including rarely found foreign crafts, local brews, as well as every domestic brew imaginable. It is more than just that though. As for convenience/ carry-outs it is perfectly maintained, full, and straighten; it puts even the crapdog smelling corporate chain to shame in its merchandising and presentation. I give it the top ranking compared to others in its market. Definitely worth the drive across town, George really could expand to other neighborhoods. The beer selection is perfect for experimentation. They also carry other staples like milk, soda, coffee, and cookout needs. They sell Ohio lottery which will attract degenerates with clips of 50s trying their luck, but unlike Speedway and its ilk, they have multiple cashiers so you are not suck behind them. The place is large, almost the size small town groceries were in the day. The prices are competitive though craft imports will obviously be higher. The service here is small town friendly--something I attribute to its being off-the-beaten-path. Certainly an example of what a carry out can be. read more

Wow. This place is serious for beer. Lots of hard to find things and still the usuals as well. Prices are about on par for craft beer as well. Parking is good and it's easy to find. Only downside is that it's across town from me. read more

There is no part of me that would ever figure that a world class beer selection would be tucked away in a strange looking strip mall, on a rarely traveled portion of Kenny Road. Is looks like a dump from the outside, but a sign proudly proclaims "Over 500 Types of Beer ! " So when I first moved to Columbus, I felt obligated to check this place out. This store has nearly every type of beer, that you could want ranging from imports to local micro-brews that you really can't find any place else. If you want something that they don't have at the moment, ask, and the guys behind the counter will most likely order it for you. The staff really knows beer. One of the things that made me really appreciate this was around the time of the year that Great Lakes Christmas Ale came out. When I lived in Dayton, I had no problem finding this stuff, but for some reason in Columbus, it flys off the shelves. I arrived at Kenny Road and found that they did have some GL in stock, but I wanted to try some other beers that were similar. they introduced me to several local options, such as CBC, and Elevator that I enjoyed better then Great Lakes. So if you want to try some beer, and know what you like, but aren't sure where to go, just go ask the guys at Kenny Road Market, they'll be able to help you out. There is also almost always an impressive selection of discounted beers that are slightly past the sell by date that you can get for really good prices, that if you drink up right away you won't be able to tell the difference. read more

My initial thoughts? Awesome. My later thoughts? Still awesome. I went with five stars due to one simple reason - they have an awesome variety of beer, both well known, local, and other lesser known craft varieties. I was sincerely impressed with my options, and enjoyed that they had that older store hometown comfortable vibe going on. Straight back and to the left is where they have some beer specials, you can choose through a decent selection of options where they over stocked, stored awhile longer, or some other reason. I have picked up a handful of options back there, but who knows because I was lost in beer heaven. It really helps to have a pizza joint next door where I can stop there, order a pickup, then go here, shop for beer to drink that evening, then grab my pizza and go home - oh sweet victory is mine. Dammit I'm drooling at the thought of all of this. They also have other carry out type of goods, some snacks up front in addition to all of the beer. Did I mention they have a really good variety of beer? Beer. read more

This place has all of my favorite beers, save one. They don't carry 21st Amendment beers so they don't get five stars. Other than that, this store is amazing. They carry local favorites, and have imports from all over the country and the world. Hundreds of beers to choose from here. They have a build your own six pack section, and there is usually a half liter bottle and case special. This is the beer Mecca of the Northwest side. They also have gourmet cigarettes and porno mags, which just add to the character. read more

The worst experience I've ever had in Ohio when as far as customer services. If you're a person of color and/or love to end the violence of discrimination I'd recommend NEVER to shop here. I was racially discriminated against called everything under the book BUT a child of God, thankfully outside authorities were able to review my recorded voice memos and intervene (the police were called). I've tried several times to make a formal complaint, the cashier with glasses impersonated herself as "the owner". I was just pre-law recent grad of The Ohio State University denied services because (and this literally what she said) "I can deny services to whom every I want to". It's a disgrace how people conduct themselves. read more

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, more beer than you can imagine from all over the world (and local!) and a nice selection of snacks and such. Definitely a regular stop for me, check them out! read more

Great selection of craft beers and imports, particularly Trappists, Germans and Belgium beers. Ok selection of wines but this is really a beer place with a large selection of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. read more

Beer Zone - Huge selection of craft, Trappist, imports and micros. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is like beer paradise for me and I have been coming here for years. They may have "500 beers," I have not counted. What matters to me is their well curated selection. They have beer from all of the major craft breweries, as well as a wide variety of regional breweries that you might not see elsewhere. The lady at the counter who is always there (Carla) is super nice and brightens my day. Two tips for you if you are new here: Always check behind the counter. They put the super rare stuff back there and are more than willing to show it to you. Expect to see barrel aged, triple IPAs, limited release and other gems. Check in the back left of the store for the discount rack. You can often get older or low selling craft beers for a bargain rate by the case. It won't be the ultra premium stuff, but it gets the job done typically for the price of the cheap stuff. Great for parties! read more

Generally, this is a well-stocked beer store with plenty of good craft brews. The pick-and-choose six pack selection is pretty good, and the prices are reasonable. I do have one major problem with this store though... I went in on November 1st. Toward the back of the store was a huge display of Great Lakes Holy Moses. There were probably at least 50 cases stacked on top of each other. Aside from the fact that Holy Moses was about 5 months out of season, every one of those cases was stamped with an expiration date that had already passed. And yet, there was no firesale or discount, it was priced as it would have been when it was fresh back in spring ($9.99 for six-pack, $17.99 for case). If you want to be a respectful go-to market for beer, please don't try to sell people expired stuff at full price. read more

Other places may have different beers from time to time, but this place consistently has the best selection of beer, and they seem to be pretty well connected to the other beer distributors in the area, so they can help you find whatever strange brew you're looking for. The downside is that their refrigeration leaves something to be desired. Perhaps with the volume they sell, it's hard to keep it cold, but I've been there twice and had to pick up warm beer. The prices are fair, on par with the quality they sell. The staff are friendly, but you'll have to ask for help if you need it. read more

If you like beer. Then this is the place for you. Bottles and cans and largest variety I have ever seen. Most of it is cold and ready to be drank. read more

This place is simply fantastic. I discovered it some time ago when I first moved into my current apartment. I had gone online looking for a place to rent a truck and ended up renting from here (this experience was rather positive). From the outside you would guess that George's was a basic get and go type of establishment, but by making that assumption you would be wrong, dead wrong. When you walk inside you are greeted by a back wall that is stocked to the brim with beer. Here a series of shelf is not enough for their love of beer, they must dedicate entire (multiple) walls to it and for good reason. You see that with this space comes with it a rather impressive selection of various craft beers to choose from. I have been going into George's from time to time for about a year and a half and every time I manage to find something new to try. Lastly I have to say that I've never had a negative experience with the staff either. They have always been attentive and generally warm in their interactions with customers. read more

Reccomended by a friend, this place is the real deal! HUNDREDS of beers from local, domestic, and import... Some of the rarest/ hardest to find beer will be easily found here. If you haven't checked this place out, make it a point to do so! It is worth the trip, and there are some cool places in the area to check in and see as well! I will also add that the staff was very courteous, and although the place was busy, there was never a line! Always someone available to ring someone out! read more

I bought a case of beer from this store and the first 3 cans were flat with no carbonation, so I took it back. They refused to take it back, give me a refund, an exchange, or even a store credit. I was told it was a state law that beer was not returnable, which I found is a flat out lie after calling the state liquor control board. Hard liquor is not returnable but defective wine and beer are. I have done this at reputable stores before (molded cork on wine, etc.). The bottom line is that this merchant could care less about customer service and they were willing to lose my long-term business over a $16 return. I will not miss their nasty attitude, or the cigarette smoke smell, or the lottery idiots who hang out there. read more

Seriously, it you can't find what you want here, you must not like beer. Check the pictures and I won't have to write several thousand words. read more

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Great selection and somewhat friendly staff but that's where it ends. Customers shouldn't have to check expiration/sell by dates on their purchases. I have been here about 10 times in the past 2 years and each time half the items I pick up are way past their sell by dates. Was just in tonight looking for a watermelon beer and the first one I picked up had an enjoy by date printed on the box of 10/31/16. Last time I was in I picked up a few New York Seltzers which I hadn't seen since the 90's but had heard they were coming back. Got home and popped one open and it tasted disgusting. Checked the bottle and it was about 5 months past the expiration date. All 4 others were as well. A great selection is awesome but only if you're selling them. Don't let unsuspecting customers come in and purchase what is basically trash. Update: Went in tonight to pick up a 12 pack of Fat Tire in cans as they are the only one's in Columbus I know of that stock them. Not only were the 12 pack cans all expired but so were the bottles. This is supposedly New Belgiums top selling beers but apparently not selling at all at Kenny Road market. I know old beer can't really hurt you but when half your stock is old beer you should either give it up or at least let the customers know about it and offer a discount. And good luck knowing what your beer cost before you checkout. I would say more than half of what I looked at earlier had no price at all. Also if I hand you my debit card like a normal human being I shouldn't have it thrown back at me like I'm a peasant from someone who looks like they just woke up from a heroin bender. Classy operation. read more

Probably the best carry out I've ever been to. The beer selection is phenomenal and the staff is very knowledgable and helpful. They can almost always give a good suggestion or give educated opinions on the beer. I used to live nearly a walk away from this place and it certainly was dangerous - but now that I moved out of town I wish it was in my backyard. read more

This is clear on the other side of town from anywhere I've ever lived, so I've honestly only been here maybe five times, but this shop has one of the better beer selections in Columbus. Damn its location! They have over 500 different beers. It's got every other item you'd expect from a convenience store as well, and then some because it has more square footage than an average convenience shop, but the beer is the real draw here. read more

This place is a dream for unique beer lovers! Picture the craft beer section at your local grocery store, then, picture it times 5! So much selection! Their make your own six pack area is not very big, however, the employee working when I went was SO helpful! She offered to break into several six packs for me, so I could throw one of them into my "make your own". Some of the beers are pretty pricey though, with unusual imports and everything. So just make sure you're looking at the sticker price on top of each... I walked away with a $25 six pack bc I wasn't really paying attention it was worth it though! read more

Great beer selection and amazing customer service. I would highly recommend giving them a visit if you like trying different beers

If you're looking for your favorite brew or just want to try something new this is the place. Beer lovers who haven't been here before will probably shed a little tear of joy the first time they walk though this temple of beer. This place has the largest variety of beer I've seen in any one store. The best part is they have a case dedicated to single bottles that can be mixed and matched to make your own six pack for sampling bliss. The mix and match beers aren't just random bottles from broken cases or just random beers that aren't selling either. The selection of mix and match beers is just as varied and good as the rest of the beer section. read more

Kenny Road Market's beer selection is fantastic. The staff is quite knowledgable and helpful. I can lose hours of my life browsing their beer. read more

This place ROCKS! Now if you a OSU student want to buy tons of beer or kegs (NOT shoes) this place carrys it all! Staff is kool!