1ST time and the experience was Great. Staff was attentive and informative. Fun Wednesday.read more

We were on our way to dessert but saw wine The bright sunny…read moreday and the chairs outside, made a friend and I pull over to have a glass of wine here. It's a well lit, wine store that also has cheese, crackers and other beverages to grab and go. Towards the back you can order a glass of wine or half glasses. We both tried different wines and enjoyed them. My friend had an organ wine, Esoterico. I had a red from Kid Sister. Our winetender/sommelier was helpful in answering our profile questions. I do wish we could taste a few before choosing a glass, but I do like that they have options for half glass pours. I would definitely come back here and grab another glass or a bottle to go!

It's an old school deli/ liquor store combo that you don't get too often these days. I was…read morepleasantly surprised when I found this place in my search for a deli sandwich. The menu is simple and easy, the woman who helped me was sweet and pleasant, took the time to explain what the secret sauce was ( GET THE SAUCE). The sandwich was delicious it was like biting into something classic that you don't get around the bay too often with all the designer delis that have popped up. The mayo was superb combined with the fresh ingredients and amazing Dutch crunch bread, run don't walk. I'll be back for sure and don't forget to tip

Lee's Market No. 2 is the newest market in this location. typical local market with groceries,…read morewines, beers, snacks, smokes. no prepped food seen. brew: flying embers kombucha (3.89+ , 16 oz) -interesting buzz with 4.5% alcohol, ginger & oak flavored, with tumeric etc. 100 calories. *other ingredients never heard of before.

Right around the corner from Cheeseboard Collective, this is the perfect spot to grab a glass--or a…read morecouple glasses--of wine and enjoy their cute outdoor patio. Inside, you'll find a fun selection of unique wines and a super laid-back vibe. The staff were incredibly helpful and even let us sample what they had for the day before making our final choice. I also had to take a few photos because the whole spot is so Instagrammable. Highly recommend, and I'd definitely come back!

If you are looking for exquisitely curated wines from around the world, with special attention paid…read moreto affordability (huge selection of great wines under $30) then this is your place. I've been a patron of Vintage for years, and what's not to like? The location is gorgeous (a former pumping plant thats been transformed into a cozy, intimate space with a garden out front that changes with the seasons). And the shop is nestled right in the heart of Berkeley's Gourmet District with Peets, Saul's Deli, Cheeseboard Coop and Pizza, Andronico's, and Chez Panisse as next door neighbors. Inside you will find wines by color, grape, and region. It's not an enormous collection, but a lot of thought and experience has gone into presenting customers with something new and surprising. If I can't find myself making an easy decision, the staff have always been patient and helpful in finding the right bottle for my needs. Vintage also offers several different wine clubs for people who like a monthly or bimonthly grab bag of adult grape juice (including the occasional bubbles!). This is the wine store I wish I had as a neighborhood shop. For now, it's a well deserved destination (along with Kermit Lynch Wine Shop) that has yet to disappoint. Give it a try!

Went to Cask to pick up an (obscure) Corsican aperitif. As always the staff was friendly and…read morehelpful, AND they had exactly what I was looking for. With Ledger's closing :( recently, I will be making the trip across town more often. Cask has a wonderfully curated selection of both spirits and hard-to-find specialty items (e.g. Amaros). Their wine selection is small, but lots of reasonably priced wines and some real gems. All in all, a great place to just go and browse (though you'll be hard-pressed now to buy SOMETHING while you're there)!

Definitely my new fav spot for getting my Bottle and mixer needs. I had been on the search for…read moregetting some Gin for my liquor shelf. It was basically located in Burlingame but it's a product from Scotland and hard to get. I was told by a friend of mine that they had a bottle store in Berkeley. I went and I instantly found gratification since it was on the self. I also bought a Passionfruit syrup I had been wanting to get for my Hurricanes. I did love their variety and selection of Bottles and mixers. My new stop and I don't have to cross the Bridge to find my Bar essentials. Guy at the front was also Super Friendly which made it an easier experience.

LMWS has...WINE!!!…read more Aside from their comedic commercial that invariably makes me salivate for some tasty wine (can be seen at @lamarchaberkeley), they truly have an unmatched and diverse selection for both wine pros and every day sippers. Sergio and Emily have incredible palates and a wealth of knowledge to help guide you to the perfect bottle. All of the goods without the pretentiousness. Seriously, no egos here. Just delicious domestic and imported wine at a super approachable price. Whether you are a Master Somm or a newbie tryin' to get turnt on a Monday, this is the spot for you. #Legit #SuperTasty #KillerWineShop

La Marcha has gotten super creative!! Since the pandemic, have been frequenting the wine shop…read moreportion of one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. This is a great spot to pick up a bottle of fancy/classy wine at affordable prices. I absolutely love the selection. They even carry my FAVORITE wine, The Prisoner, at the best price in town. They carry wines by the McBride Sisters like Black Girl Magic, and one of my new favorite wines is Herminia (which happens to be one of my best friends names lol). I will definitely be frequenting this wine shop more often, especially when I pick up the delicious food La Marcha also has to offer.

Excellent spot on Telegraph for craft beer. I wanted to grab a drink before a show across the…read morestreet and saw that Good Hop had both draft as well as cans (for take away or on-site). The draft selection alone was quite good, but with all of the cans to choose from too you could easily find yourself partaking of a few hours. Beyond that, Good hop has a really laid back vibe and felt like it was full of mostly locals. The bartender/cashier was a one-person show but took care of everyone's needs very quickly. Will definitely go again next time I'm in Uptown!

Perfect spot to lay back and grab a drink after work. The Good Hop has a good selection and great…read moreservice. I really hate to see it go, especially since this is one of my go to spots with my coworkers

This place is a hidden gem of a wine shop in the east bay! They have a really thoughtful and…read morediverse selection of wines with great quality price ratio. You can find anything from reasonably priced Bordeaux wines ($20-$25) to a Tannat from Uruguay and sparkling wines as well. It's pretty easy to pull up on the street and find parking and be in and out in 5-10 minutes. I really like that they have different types of wines you don't see at Safeway or wherever. It drives me crazy when I go to a wine shop and they have Duckhorn of something.. wtf? Logan is a really friendly and knowledgeable gentleman who is inviting and makes the wine purchasing really seamless and fun. It's a nice change from some of the snootiness you can get from other wine retail shops. Sometimes you just want a simple suggestion on a decent wine and get on your way. Next time you are needing a great wine at a reasonable price , do yourself a favor and swing by here. We need more places like this in the greater Bay Area.

A lovely little wine shop tucked away with a fascinating array of bottles arranged by country and…read moretype. A real Risk game of territory competing for your eyeline and tastebuds. A wineshop that's analogous to stumbling into a dusty bookstore where you wander around for what catches your feels. Very nice and helpful staff too! And if you, trusty reader, would like a rec, go for a Sauvignon Blanc and try something funky and weird! ($12 and $18 for the two bottles I got)

We love this place. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff (and owner) and welcomes dogs. Doesn't…read moreget much better in my book!

Walking in, the place is very appealing. That's all that positive that I have. We sat at the bar…read more I wanted to like this place when my friend invited me out for wine. However, I do not. They have 2 types of service options, if you decided to enjoy wine in their establishment. You can either order a $20 wine flight (Which comes with 3 glasses) or buy a bottle and they will uncork for you to enjoy there. They had about 1 to 2 options for 4 wine type of choices located on a card. We went with the flight. I had questions because I am a Cab and Malbec girl and in their Reds area, nothing adds even close to it. When the male employee spoke to me, he had a bit of sarcasm coming off. I didn't understand why because my questions were valid. He was short with his answers as if he did not want to talk to me. After this, he poured our drinks. I questioned the amount because it was very very very little bit. When I spoke with that same guy, he stated "What you expect..a whole glass of wine at $20 for 3?" I told him that I expected a little more love half a glass. He was like "It says on the card that it is 2.5 oz". I looked at the card because I knew that was nowhere on there. So I informed him that the size was not in the card and that is something that they should put because what we received was not worth $20 and that we could have purchased a bottle. That's how they get people. That flight is a total rip off!! Also, he put the drinks all on front of us, but did not tell us which was which, who's was for who nor personally give it to us. There were no little signs to inform us of what we were drinking. We had to ask him because he had walked off. He came over and was confused as you which was which as well. We received no water and we weren't even asked. Both employees were consumed with another person who was there (Business) and wine tasting and talking that we just weren't that relevant to ensure that our needs were fully met. Wine tasting: All 3 of the wines I had was disgusting. The one of the Reds that I had, stated it was bold. It was not. I had a Bubble (Orange) and it was horrible. Like all of them were cheap wines with no real packed flavor. The female employee or owner (I'm unsure) asked ONLY my friend what she thought of the wine. She never bothered to ask me which was really unprofessional. Neither of them ever introduced themselves or gave their names although we indicated that this was our 1st visit. Not very personable. This was a total waste of money and time for an experience. Wet had to go and find another place to get an enjoyable experience at.

They are a good local shop and definitely recommend it they are nice people. And I'll come back to…read moreshop there. They have awesome drinks and are super friendly. and the store looks really nice inside and is my go to place to get any kinda of ales.

Wish I had taken pictures but it's an awesome setup for cold beers and bottles of wine. I was…read morefocused on the beers and their instore availability, online shopping inventory, and Untappd beer lists were all in sync. Made it super easy to find unique beers that I hadn't had. Prices were 2026 reasonable - but don't I wish beer prices would return to 2006 :) Prices listed on the shelves showed the singles price which was awesome and you can break apart 4-packs to grab a solo can. Overall a great experience and one that I'll revisit with future trips to the Berkeley / Albany area!

Love these guys. They're absolutely "neighborhood" folks -- but in shopping at Arlington Wine &…read moreSpirits, you're not trading down on variety, you're gaining local experts who give solid advice (when asked for) and their prices are good and reasonable, especially for their superb collection of Spanish wines which, as they can tell you, are better price-to-value choices than the clueless competition offers.

This place continues to be the best. They have great selection of both wine and liquor. Staff are…read moreknowledgeable and give excellent recommendations.