Worst customer service in the area. Two thugs that don't know how to work the registers also claim to be a liquor store without certain popular liquors. No wonder there's been a help wanted sign hanging for over a year. It's called the service industry for a reason. read more

mmmmm..... large selection of scotch.... and American whiskey...... and tequila.... and just about everything else!!!! While the prices can be higher than other party stores in the area, the selection cannot be beat. Ode's Big Ten Party Store has the largest selection of package liquor and beer in the area. With the option of "make your own six pack," there is the ability to try new beers that otherwise I would not have tried. Especially since a full six pack gets 10% off; although, the prices are still a little high. The liquor selection is spectacular. They are usually close to or at floor pricing and the they've only been out of what I've wanted once. Most other stores don't even carry the stuff I want. This in-and-of-itself is the reason I continue to come back to Ode's. read more

I love the Big Ten Party Stores! For the bulk of my college years, I worked as a Spirits ambassador and spent many weekend nights at this location passing out samples of beer, wine, and spirits. The employees were always friendly and welcoming. They have a huge selection of airplane shooter sized bottles, and imho it's the best variety in town for this size. They also have a great beer cooler selection! read more

You'd think for such a dingy looking outside their prices would be great, but they're not. I will say they have a fantastic selection of just about anything you'd ever need, but when it comes to the basics, go to Meijer. One reason I go there is cuz they're one of the few places that sells 12 packs of Old Style, my favorite cheap beer. And get this: They don't scan bar codes, that's right, 2015 and they still hand punch everything in. Guess what that leads to? That's right, mistakes. The last 3 times I've been in there they overcharge me, and I have to set them straight. Today I bought two 12 packs and they tried to charge me $11.99 each. So (yet again) I have to say, no, these are $8.98. If I didn't know any better I would think they try to do that to cash in. So unless you're in need of that rare bottle of whiskey you can't find elsewhere, go elsewhere! read more

Terrible employees. Very in friendly and unprofessional. Couldn't get help. They were distracted on their phones and laptops, and had a very bad attitude. read more

Interesting mixed bag of a liquor store: The Pros: --Really thorough beer selection...heavy on Michigan microbreweries but with some nice out of state options like Dogfish Head or Stone. --Friendly staff manning the counter. The Cons: --Very, very high prices. Their prices rival the LCBO in Toronto and I think are higher than any beer specialty store I've found in the US. The six-pack discount does very little to counter this. From what I understand, prices have skyrocketed in the last year or two. Even some of the local stuff like Founders or Bells is 50-100% more expensive than elsewhere. --Staff, which are ample in number, seem to be glued behind the counter as opposed to helping customers. --Dingy store, not well organized. OVERALL, it seems that if you want craft beer in Lansing, you just don't have a choice. Good selection at incredibly high prices. I guess that's the tradeoff. P.S. It is impossible to make this place uglier on the outside. read more

I remember Oade's in college being that place off campus that was super inconvenient to get to but had a great beer selection and you knew it was expensive, but didn't appreciate exactly how expensive it was when you were an undergrad. It's still like that though. The beer selection is good and they're still pretty expensive. But they're there read more

For some, beer, wine, and spirits are merely the means to an end - the necessary measures required for a buzz or a good night. But for others, a good beer is not simply the fuel for a night to remember, but the destination itself. Big Ten Party Store - Oades is the place to start if you long to explore the many exotic destinations offered by beer, wine, and spirits. Do you long for the ancient golden courts of King Midas? Buy some Dogfish Head and dance with an exotic princess. Do you want to drink before 10:00AM? Founder's Breakfast Stout is waiting for you to make day drinking respectable at Big Ten. Did I mention the friendly, knowledgeable staff? They can be your guides in this mysteriously beautiful land of elixirs. Whether this is your first foray or you're a seasoned explorer, you will not be disappointed when your journey begins at Big Ten. Eat, drink and be merry, fellow travelers. read more

Love this place, imagine something to drink. They have it. Rare wines, off the wall bottle beers and everything else. Decent prices too!

Oade's Big Ten Party Store was the only place in Lansing we could find mezcal -- they were also more than willing to special-order whatever we were looking for. We'll be back for all of our harder-to-find beer, wine, and liquor needs. read more

Making your own six pack is awesome! They have such a wide selection of beer it is hard to choose! The staff is always nice and down to earth. The last time I was there I got three shots of Malibu Rum at the door! The beer is a bit pricey but well worth every penny! Just one thing...don't leave the cooler doors open too long or an alarm will go off! Lol! read more

This store has a great alcohol selection! It is almost overwhelming, BUT the staff seems more than willing to help drunk people find even the most obscure items. read more

best selection I've found yet for Bourbon around mid Michigan. can't speak for other types of spirits but they probably have it. huge craft beer selection. informative staff behind the counter. I agree with the other review that they couldn't make the outside any less attractive. Probably why I hadn't try stopping there before looking for the harder to find bourbons. Better than Jonna's in Howell but Jonna's much prettier. read more

Big ten is a great store for seeking out craft beers and high end wine and spirits. As well as the more common products. All the staff is knowledgeable about what they sell. P.s naomi is the best! read more