Arena Wine and Spirits is located... You guessed it, near the NHL/Blue Jackets Arena in downtown…read moreColumbus. This is a bar entertainment district and so as a regulated outlet for spiritous liquors and wine, the store is quite busy. This bodes quite well for retail customers since high volume sales mean more unique inventory flowing through this retailer. It is a great place to find some interesting selections at state regulated pricing. The staff is friendly, and there is an ample parking lot, which usually has some spaces available. In the event the parking lot is full, there are usually some spots on the streets nearby to park. Watch the signage and make sure you're parking in a permissible area and have paid any necessary parking fees.

Very good selection is a huge plus. Customer service is…read morelimited to the cashiers. I've arrived a couple times at 11 and they were not open. That seems to be a general complaint. Ample parking in the lot and the store is easily accessible to 670. Adding 3% to the total for a card is lame and annoying.

I like visiting this neighborhood wine shop whenever I'm in the mood for try something new or…read morelooking for something fun to pair with a new recipe. Their team is always friendly, but there's a woman in particular that gives great recommendations. I hate I can't remember her name right now :/. They don't sell wine on Sundays so stock up ahead of time.

I've always liked The Corner Store and it's appeal, but the last several visits have been…read moredisappointing. Prices are fair and the location is great, but the service has really not been that inviting. I do like the selection and convenience.

One of our favorite places! Always a great selection of beers on tap & wine to select from. The…read morestaff is so friendly and the patio offers a great outdoor option

Super cute little spot with a good selection. You can buy whatever you want on the carry-out side…read moreand then drink it on the tavern side (wine, rare beers, you name it), or they'll pour you something fresh from the tap selection. In the summer they invite local food trucks and you can enjoy your drink with a meal on the patio, or just take it all to go.

If you're in Bexley and in desperate need of liquor, then cross over Livingston Ave and brave the…read moreBexley Liquor Agency. Here's what you need to expect: *Livingston Ave strip mall *No A/C *CASH ONLY *Interesting clientele *Shady shadiness Okay, once you get past all this, the BLA really does have a decent selection of liquors, and the prices are pretty good too! Just be prepared, and you'll be fine! Tip: If you're like me and don't have cash, the Speedway across the street has a Chase ATM.

Love stopping here while visiting North Market. They have lots of beers and wines to purchase and…read moretake home but they also have a bar to grab a drink or a beer. The draft list is every changing and the cocktail list is solid. We tried a spritz on this visit which was nice and refreshing.

I popped in here on a Saturday afternoon, at the worst time, because there were multiple events…read morehappening - cheerleading and Blue Jackets. They were fairly full when we arrived, but we snagged a two-seater against the wall. There's LIMITED SEATING - so don't plan to come with a group of friends if your intent is to have a few beers at the bar. DO come in a group if you plan on getting food and beers and moving upstairs! We only wanted a couple drinks - and as the crowd was coming and going we didn't want to take up too much space. When I went up to order - they asked if I wanted a plastic cup to go! You can get a beer and peruse the market. Not our end-game this time, as I was planning to build a six-pack. Both ladies working were flying back and forth, taking care of people coming up to the bar, sitting at the bar, and every person that walked up to the register (some people were buying drinks to go, some in cups to walk, and a few people grabbed some of the limited seating present). They have a pretty decent selection of wines and beers available for purchase - some beers on shelves, and a decent selection in a cooler. I had narrowed down to a few choices, and I asked for suggestions and the bartender hopped over and lead the way, and talked about several beers with me (after the usual "what kind of beer do you like? question... which for me is, "yes, please."). She gave me excellent suggestions, and I moved from a 4-pack (you get a discount) to a (more discounts!) 6-pack. They have a GOOD selection for the North Market. It's not the best in the world, and it may not beat a place near where you live, but if you're in the North Market, and you want a good beer and good vibes in a little corner? The Barrel & Bottle has you covered.

This is absolutely the worst excuse for a convenience store in the entire east side of Columbus…read more Bums and drug dealers everywhere, hustlers and con artists (and that's just the staff that works there) nasty unfriendly workers and prices so high you won't mind walking a couple blocks to the Kroger to buy your beer or wine (also if you don't mind going into a little drive thru, there's a little one catty corners from this dump where the prices are more fair and the cashier is a whole lot friendlier and with a much better selection) and just a word of warning, that big thick glass that separates the customer from the cashier, that's not there to protect them from us...... Just saying.. peace out brothers and sisters!!

Small but amazing selection, including a row of mead. I found an amazing Nordic mead I tried at a…read morelocal fave back home (Vikings Blod at the Merry Shelley in Buffalo). Lots of craft beer and wine, including individual cans and small bottles in the fridge to get a treat for Shakespeare in the Park. Helpful service.

Somehow, having lived in German Village and been in the area often after that, I never made it…read morehere. I assumed it was a gift shop, maybe with tchotchkes and kitchenware, German snacks, German Village souvenirs. I was nearby today and time to kill, so I went in, finally. And: it's a wine shop. It does say "wine and gifts" outside but I figured it leaned towards gifts. And I am not a wine drinker. If I were, it looks like a heckuva good wine shop. There are also plenty of local beers in a cooler. A few gifts, mainly in the form of sarcastic cocktail napkins, drinking accessories, etc. Not my kind of place, but I will be directing "winos" here.

This is IMO more of a specialty store. The prices are higher because they have more authentic and…read morehard to find selections you don't find at every other store. The deli and bakery actually make a majority of the foods they have from scratch. They carry local ingredients as much as possible. There is a person who checks out your groceries and not just a scanner with a screen! I enjoy the atmosphere and personal attention when shopping here. It's hard to find nowadays!

I wish I lived closer, so I could shop here a few times a week! Came by for groceries after a long…read moreshift and ended up eating my dinner in the cute cafe section. Staff are super nice and welcoming. I loved my pizza, black current Swedish fish and a few spoonfuls of Jeni's White Chocolate Peppermint! Also, picked up cards and a few gifts. Loved the whole experience!!! Free parking, too.

This review would've been 5 stars based on my first visit yesterday, when I encountered friendly…read moreand congenial members of the staff who genuinely wanted to help customers find what they were looking for in the store. But after the experience I had today with a person whom I believe to be a manager, that was all soured. I felt accused and accosted personally, but more concerning was that I felt as if this manager was looking for a reason to make other staff members look bad for wanting to help a customer find what they were seeking. I'm a whiskey fan and it's widely known amongst the whiskey community that certain products that aren't available elsewhere are easier to find in the state of Ohio. Naturally I wanted to visit a few shops to see what I could find, and in a tip from a friendly bartender, I visited a store in Lima that shared some info about upcoming allocation release dates and suggested I check in Columbus because they might be releasing them sooner, and that's how I ended up here. We were greeted and welcomed in, and after perusing the shelf I asked for the bottle I hoped to find. A staff member shared that they did not have any currently available, but suggested I check back today (6/21) because it was expected and should be out in the morning after opening. I came in around 10:30am and saw this manager on the phone, having what appeared to be a fairly heated conversation, which abruptly ended when an apparent regular came in to shop. She chatted with him and the asked if I needed help so I asked for the bottle I hoped to find and watched as her demeanor rapidly changed. She snapped back with a short "no. We don't have any." To which I replied "Oh ok. Thank you. I was here yesterday and I as told it may be released today, so I thought I'd check since I can't get it at home." And then I proceeded to walk toward the door. Before I could walk out she quickly said "Sir. Who told you about it?" I said "excuse me?" "Which employee told you about it? They're not supposed to and I need to know for training purposes." The words were believable but the tone of voice said everything I needed to know. I told her I didn't remember, but instead of accepting my answer she continued to ask, and I continued to say I didn't remember. She went on to ask me to identify them by their hair, and eventually by race and I still said I didn't remember, at which point she stopped and let me leave. The whole experience was very uncomfortable and unnecessary. I understand why they want this to remain internal, but no harm came from the employee trying to help me as a customer, and questioning a customer like that did not feel right at all, and as a result I felt I needed to share the experience.

Not too bad for a Kroger liquor store. It has a separate entrance around the corner from the…read moreparking lot. There's a guard and it's self check out but there's someone to help if need be. You just scan your ID at check out and you're on your way. They have your typical liquor store items. Everything from high end spirits to mixers. There's only one other liquor store around and with this one being attached to Kroger, it's very convenient. That said, if you're looking for something special I would go up the street to Market District or the spot in Arena District.