The worst experience in a town full of fabulous service. Woman working in the store today wearing a turquoise blue tee shirt could not have been more rude. Had we not needed wine to take to an event we would have walked out. We do not recommend this store. You can do better elsewhere even self serve. This employee was a misery. Steer clear. read more

Great wine shop! If you have the time, look around at some of the unique and interesting varieties. Guaranteed, you'll find something you haven't heard of/tried before. I personally think Bishop's Cellar would benefit from having a bit more of a description system. Perhaps a little placard with some details: eg: dry, full, organic. These are also excellent for stipulating how wines have placed in wine shows. eg: 91 pts. Whether or not you're a connoisseur you can use these to determine which ones you might be interested in trying. That's as opposed to picking the bottle with the prettiest design/colour combo. (hey, that's what I fall back on) Good local and imported cold beer options too! The absolute selling point of Bishop's Cellar has to be the hours they keep. A beer/wine store that's open until midnight on Friday's and Saturday's as well as holidays has been a saving grace for me on more than one occasion! read more

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This was a great little wine shop we stumbled upon while we were strolling on the waterfront. It had a very thoughtful selection of wines from around the world, and extremely friendly service. We asked about local Nova Scotia wines and got a thorough explanation. Luckily for us, they were also having a tasting that day, so we got to try some outstanding Burgundian wines from WIlliam Fevre. We walked away with a few of the Nova Scotia wines as well as a petit chablis from the tasting, and it was all very reasonably priced. I would certainly stop by this place again next time I am in town. read more

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Bishop's Cellar is a little slice of heaven, hidden down on the waterfront in the Bishop's Landing Piazza. Considering a significant percentage of our population is University students, most people think to hit up the NSLC for all of their weekend alcohol supply. However, those who know and love Bishop's Cellar, will walk the extra 5-10 minutes from the Spring Garden area to pick up a bottle of sunshine for those relaxing evenings at home. The reason why Bishop's Cellar is the best spot when you're searching out the best bottle of wine for your weekend? Because the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and have a recommendation to go along with whatever you may have planned. Are you hosting a wine and cheese party? No? Maybe you are like me, and you're hosting a dessert-lovers party - what wine best complements the dessert you made? The employees at Bishop's Cellar will help narrow it down for you. So, really, what is it about Bishop's Cellar that keeps me coming back time and time again? The atmosphere, the positive energy and the fact that they are open later than any other establishment in the city! Love, love, love. read more

Since I was visiting Halifax on vacation my friends requested that I bring back some local craft beers. There didn't seem to be many options in the way of beer stores but I was lucky to find Bishop's and was lucky to find them open during the holiday weekend. The selection was good but I wish they would have had more from the local Halifax breweries. There were a few particular things I was looking for and they didn't have any of them. I was able to find some other good options so I did leave happy but still wishing I could have gotten the items I was looking for. read more

Wine wine wine wine. I LOVE wine. Hence, I LOVE Bishop's Cellar. Usually when you are faced with entering a wine store you immediately think you're going to be digging into your wallet big time. Not so much with Bishop's. I find they have a great selection from 10$ up to a couple hundred. You can pop in and get a great tasting inexpensive wine, or you can splurge and surprise the hubby. You also don't get that snooty vibe that you get with other wine stores. I was scared of going here as I'm not really the high-class-fur-coat kinda girl. However, staff and atmosphere included, made the cellar a relaxing place to gaze at wines. Location is fabulous with this spot as well. Waterfront and wine? Goodness gracious. I also find they are super helpful and educate there. One of my favs? The Nova 7. Not usually a fan of sparkling wines but this puppy tastes great with turkey. read more

Wrapping up half a month of Yelpspiration reviews, I choose Bishop's Landing as something very East Coast. Why? Because I'm getting more and more into local wines lately, and Bishop's Cellar is my go-to stop. I like the layout of the store, and I've always had a good experience with staff. Friendly and helpful without being snooty goes a long way in my books. Now excuse me while I make a mad dash to pick up yet another bottle of Nova 7... read more

Taking a tour around Halifax during a "I (heart) Local" event, I was drawn into Bishop's Cellar.. ok that sounds creepy.. but here is where I gave wine a shot. A very well set up store, with plenty for each price level. It doesn't serve to make anyone feel less for this. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable of their product. Now if only they could get some more of that Nova 7. read more

I love this store. From the great Champagne Debacle night of '09 (self titled) to the day to day dealings with their amazing staff, this place rocks. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and specialize in giving awesome recommendations. Whether you know every winery in the Burgundy region or couldn't tell a Merlot from a Chardonnay, the staff here will help you out. read more

If you like wine, you'll like Bishops Cellar. Its a classy little establishment offering the full scoop on all things wine related. The staff is part of what makes this store so great. They genuinely know what they're talking about and can provide friendly and informed insight to any questions you may have. And with such strong knowledge comes thoughtful selection. The Cellar houses a wide range to satisfy any palate, as well as price range. If you are curious about wine but don't know where to start, this spot may be a good place to start. Rather than heading to NS Liquor and picking the first bottle that catches your eye, Bishop's Cellar will offer a more informed suggestion to your specific needs. They sell specialty beers as well and are open until 11pm, which is a little later than the other stores. A great spot for wine all around, no doubt. read more

'Tis the season for wine and gifts, and what better gift is a fantastic bottle of wine? Plus if you are planning a party or get together, the wine can make or break the event! Bishop's cellar is a great spot to find anything and everything you will need! They have a great staff of very qualified and knowledgable people to help guide you through the craziness of the wine world! (Especially if you are like me, who loves wine but knows next to nothing about it!) This place has many brands and wines that you can not get at the average NSLC, so unique and great choices are all over the place! The only downside is the price of the average bottle here is a little more, but you get what you pay for...and believe me, it is worth it! read more

I was in there today, brought my selection to the cash, the sales staff at the cash were too busy talking to each other to even acknowledge my presence with even a basic glance in my direction, let alone a hello. After a while of completely ignoring me, the one at the cash finally started ringing my things through and bagging them, but still, all the while maintaining her conversation with the other staff member there and NOT EVEN LOOKING IN MY DIRECTION. I don't expect a chat, I don't expect to make friends, I understand that maybe you don't even like me from looking at me, but I'm pretty sure customer service is the basis of that kind of JOB, and it feels pretty crappy as a human being that even when someone is being paid to be polite to you they can't even bother. The only time she even looked at me was when she asked if I wanted the receipt, and that was the only thing she said to me, other than what my change was. To be clear, this is a review about the disrespect of the ladies at the cash. The staff throughout the store were quick to ask if we needed help. read more

Oh, Bishop's Cellar, what would I do without you? You're open late, you've got amazing selection, and your staff is incredibly helpful. And beyond wine, they also have a great selection of local and craft beers, and a decent supply of liquor (not extensive, by any stretch, but it'll do in a pinch!). read more

Great selection, staff is friendly and helpful - in store and online. Always a nice visit - being by the Waterfront - you can see and do a few fun things downtown, and then stop here for provisions for a good evening at home and/or with friends. read more

Better craft selection than NSLC, but horrible customer service. I placed an order, first they didn't have the Chimay gift pack, no one reached out to ask if I wanted to sub the pack for anything(they sell all the individual beers so it should be an easy substitution). Then they forgot to pack an item... I asked if they could ship it and was bluntly told they won't. I attempted to argue it should ship as it was their error.... unfortunately they won't ship a single item. I doubt I'll order again which is unfortunate, I was excited by the prospect of a private liquor store in Nova Scotia. read more

This shop sources the wines for Bicycle Thief and Ristorante a Mano. I found out when I tried a wine that I loved at Bicycle Thief. Boutique selection of great wine. Prices for alcohol are notoriously higher in NS over ON, but when on vacation I didn't mind paying the extra. Still cheaper to drink in hotel room than restaurant prices for part of our stay. I also took a bottle to a family party in Halifax. :) read more

All I can say is, *WHATEVER YOU DO* ... (are you ready for this?) ... Don't go in with a backpack on, because OBVIOUSLY you are going to steal something! (even though you're not, you actually just came from class... imagine!) wtf Never ever everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr stepping into this most-pretentious store EVER again! Sorry I wasn't dressed in a fur coat, looking 'richer' and wearing a backpack. I feel like I was treated like a 15-yr old gangsta kid, even though my Husband and I were buying a $100+ bottle of wine for our day-off together. I will be bringing my business to the (non pretentious and actually helpful, friendly staff) to the downtown wine store. The funniest thing was, when I did go to pay at this other store, I mentioned how I will be coming back here *instead* of Bishops' Cellar, because of how pretentious it was and how the clerks made us feel, and the clerk at this store scoffed and said "ya, I know EXACTLY what you mean" ...so yay! It's not just me who feels this place. read more

Mike & I attended the Ice Wine Festival Tasting at the Cellar on Feb. 10. Since we much prefer sweet wines to dry, this was right up our alley. For only $15 pp, we were able to sample eight local dessert wines. It turned out to be a bit more crowded than we anticipated, but everyone was in good spirits (pardon my pun). The servers gave us a description of each wine as they poured our samples. A few little niblets were prepared by a chef; unfortunately there were only three different items (two being pastry-type things) and none to my liking. Mike enjoyed them however. I do love the Cellar as the staff are always friendly and knowledgeable, and they were no different this night. We bought a couple bottles after sampling them all. Our original plan was to walk up to Mongolie for dinner afterwards, but I was too tipsy to go that far so we found a couple seats at the bar in Ristorante a Mano and had some pasta instead. I must say, it is convenient to have the wine shop attached to a restaurant. :-D read more

Great selection, extended hours and extremely knowledgeable staff... what more can you ask for from a wine shop!!! If you haven't been here, go check it out!!! You'll leave with great wine(s) in hand sure to amuse your palate. I have a few favourite bottles that I always get but when I want to try something new, the staff is always there to make amazing recommendations. I can honestly say that I've never been recommended a bottle I didn't enjoy. Whether for pairing with a dish or simply sipping on, the staff asks the right questions and makes their recommendations accordingly. Short of mother nature trying to keep me away, if I'm buying wine, I'm sure to go to Bishops! read more

Tucked away in the corner of the Bishop's Landing piazza, Bishop's Cellar could have very easily settled for being a snooty collection of wines for a snooty collection of wine drinkers - and I'm sure they could have been very successful if they had. But instead, Bishop's Cellar has become a specialty wine store for all wine lovers - whether you're there to spend $500 or my usual $20, whether you can differentiate between oaky and citrus or are just happy to not be drinking Carlo Rossi. Visiting Bishop's Cellar is a whole different wine-buying experience. While I'm happy to hit the NSLC for my usual favourites, this shop is my go-to when I want to try something new and not be disappointed. I always gladly turn the reigns over to one of the staff members to just pick out their favourites within my price range and any other specifications depending on the occasion. They're always happy to do so and have sent me on my way with a winner ever single time leaving me to take all the credit among my friends. (Shhh...you would too.) read more

Beer? Peroni, Alfa, Garrison (and more)! Wine? Goats do Roam, Peter Lehmann, Gaspereau Valley Muscat (and the list goes on!) Coolers, sparkling wine, champagne, dessert vino - this sharp little boutique on the waterfront is a destination for all things tasty, alcoholic and bottled! The refreshment assortment is phenomenal and the atmosphere is inviting and warm. The store clerks are knowledgeable and friendly, able to assist you in finding the perfect grape fermentation to suit your occasion. The prices range from easy to wow - so you'll definitely find a bottle that fits your budget. If you're looking for a cultured experience versus utilitarian alcohol shopping (NSLC much), then this chic shop should be on your docket. Go, learn, sip! read more

No wine snobs here, just people who know their stuff and willing to help you figure out what is best for your needs. Have been through this shop a few times, the latest during City Harvest while they were having tastings of Nova Scotia wines paired with Nova Scotia cheese. I always enjoy a browse through to see what's new and have found a few new favourites. Whether you're looking for your favourite local wine or a bottle of Dom, there's a surprisingly large selection from all parts of the world and all price points. They also carry a smaller selection of liquors & liquers, including some locally produced of those as well. read more

My favourite wine store in HRM! There are many reasons why I love this wine store. They have a unique selection of wines that you won't find at the NSLC, and there are prices range from around $10 and go up from there, which means I can regularly afford a bottle on my beer budget, but also pick up a special bottle of Champagne of a great Italian red wine when the occasion calls for it. The staff here is great, always friendly and are very knowledgeable about the products in the store, don't be afraid to ask them for a recommendation. They are also nice enough to let me know when they don't enjoy a bottle I have in my hand and will steer me to a better bottle in the same price point. Bishops has great hours, open late on weekends and is usually open on holidays as well, which has saved me on many occasions, and it lets me avoid the hoards at the NSLC the day before a long weekend. The fact that they are located in the immediate vicinity of two of my closest friends is also a major selling point for me. Bishops Cellar is a wine store, but they do carry a small selection of beer, mainly local as well as some unique spirits, including Organic Gin and locally made Ironworks spirits, which make for some unique selections when spicing up your bar. read more

Bishop's Cellar has a few things going on that others do not. The extensive selection of wine, beers and ciders is something that cannot be touched. The selection is not only huge but is economically friendly as well. You can find items for $10 and you can find items for $100, your choice. The fact that they have our city's local beer is a plus as well. In Halifax, NSLC closes at 10.00 and sometimes you just can't make that. Therefore, you can head to BC until midnight! Such a plus for those who are tardy, (not me, my friends!) or after a dinner that goes later than expected. Staff are extremely friendly and polite. They know their stuff and can help you choose something if you're unsure of what you're looking for. I love Bishop's Landing, it is absolutely gorgeous and screams class.I even feel kinda classy (even though, I am not haha) when I venture into one of the restaurants/shops located here. BC fits in here so well and makes a great addition to the Bishop's Landing family. read more

This place is the antithesis to the wine sections of NSLC. It is well organized, there's a great presence from many different locales, the store has character, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. It's hard to go wrong with a wine selection from Bishop's Cellar anyway. I've only rarely picked up one that just didn't quite please my pallette. That said there is one reason why they get a 4 instead of a 5 from me: product inconsistency. The drawback to there always being something new at Bishop's Cellar is that there is always something new at Bishop's Cellar. If you got something there that you really liked, it's common to never find it again next time you go back. Perhaps in that respect, Bishop's Cellar has more than just character - it has a personality (and sometimes a fleeting one). read more

I like this store because they have a bunch of wines that you won't find elsewhere. Their selection of spirits and liqueurs is small, but not bad for a place that really specializes in wine. The staff really know their stuff so you can ask them to help you pair a wine with whatever your meal plans may be. The only downside is that you either have to walk there or pay for parking which can be pretty expensive or tough to find read more

This shop may have the most knowledgeable staff of any wine store in Halifax. Once, I had a fifteen-minute conversation with one of the fellows who worked there, all on the subject of Port. Dude knew his Port. I didn't end up buying any Port, but heaven knows that if I ever do buy Port, I'll be the most informed Port-buyer in town. Bishop's Cellar has a great selection of wines and beers, and stocks many labels that can't be found at the average NSLC store. It's a fun place just to browse and dream about some day splurging on that tres cher bottle of something extra special. read more

We love a nice glass of wine, and the fact that this place is walking distance to my office is dangerous. Often i find myself popping in at lunch, asking for a vague and random suggestion and the staff will come up with multiple options in just about any price point to match. Often times steering in a direction that i would not have gone. we have found some amazing wines by blindly following the suggestions of the staff, so helpful and knowledgeable. The selection is amazing, its big, but not massive and overwhelming - you get a sense that everything in the store is a great pick and you couldnt go wrong with anything they sell. wonderful shop. read more

This is without a doubt the best liquor store in Halifax. Kind, helpful and extremely knowledgeable staff with the absolute best prices in the city. Go anywhere else and your missing out. read more

Sweet, sweet Bishop's Cellar. I am such a fan. Amazingly knowledgeable staff, great variety, many different price points to suit every budget, and best of all - reliable supply of Nova 7... All of these things make me love Bishop's Cellar. The fact that they are open late and also throw a variety of fun wine tasting events is just icing on the cake. Bishop's Cellar is a great spot to peruse some out-of-the-ordinary wine, liquor, and beer options, and grab a fun bottle to enjoy! read more

Great service and advice concerning Nova Scotia and French ciders. Highly recommend!!!

I would definitely give Bishop's Cellar five stars except they don't have my favorite wine. Coppola Wine made by my favorite film Director Francis Ford Coppola. I promise to change my review and add one more star once Bishop's starts carrying. With that aside, I never walk into Bishop's Cellar expecting bad customer service. I also never expect to find bad wine or walk around in confusion for more than 30 seconds without someone offering to help me out. I never expect any of that because it never happens. Bishop's Cellar has an amazing, extremely knowledgeable staff, pretty good wine selection (I won't let the Coppola go.Haha), and I always find the right wine for the right price and occasion. At times, however, I have asked for staff recommendations on certain beer's and they were always far off. So I'll stick to my own favorite beer and trust them with the wine. read more

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful polite staff, excellent selections, varied vintners and producers.

Bishops has a great selection, staff are knowledgeable and friendly. One great thing about this store besides the selction is the hours, open late and holiday hours also. If u need that last min purchase after the nslc has closed then try calling biahops to see if they are open. read more

i love going in here! its like an adult candy store!!!! if you've not seen it anywhere else, ask them! they may be able to tell you either where to get it, make a bottle of it appear, or offer to bring in some for you! I enjoy that about this store, the ability to know SO much about the differences between product, how to substitute one for another, and tastings! oh my! I love going in during a tasting, its wonderful! its like getting something to drink while you shop! its like a movie! read more

This is a nice place. They even have plum wine, my favorite drink with Sushi.

A wonderful and broad product selection. Nice to be able to find some wines we hadn't seen anywhere else.

I was just in this morning for my first time and was treated very rudely. They had posted the price of their rum wrong and when my items were totaled and I notice the error I informed the cashier that I was overcharged three dollars. He told me no that my math was wrong. He then added them up himself lying about the prices of the items to attempt to match his faulty math. I asked him to please check the price again. Which he refused to do at first. Then after some pestering he did at which he informed me that the rum had gone up by three dollars but that they hadn't changed the sign. There was no apology or any offer to do anything about it. His awful attitude quite ruined the rest of my day. read more