The best liquor store in the Myers park area? It's certainly the one with the most character and…read moregood bargains. At the end of the day - it is just a liquor store. But the staff are friendly and willing to help you pick , and the prices are good if you are keen on a little cheeky pre drink before heading on out somewhere. Sometimes they arent quite proactive enough with their drink rotation , so check the box you get and see if there are any colder ones in the back of the fridge.

This Thirsty Liquor is a pretty standard liquor store with all the usual suspects of wine, beer,…read morecider and liquor. Price has a small premium but otherwise pretty much business as usual. The best part is the handy location in town especially if you are going up towards Albert Park. I think there are a few hostels around the area too whose backpackers probably patronize this shop quite a bit.

Nestled alongside the swanky Elliot Stables, you will this beautiful little store. There isn't an…read moreextensive range of accessories but the selection of whisky here is amazing. Scotch, bourbon, even New Zealand whiskey and then a selection of gin and vodkas for good measure. The quality of the product in The Whiskey Shop is first class and they offer tasting and appreciation experiences along with helpful tips on their website. The staff in-store were a little preoccupied during our Sunday excursion there however it is a great little specialist shop in the CBD.

Money can't buy you happiness but it can buy you whiskey which is pretty much the same thing. Never…read morea truer statement I don't reckon. The Whiskey Shop is a real mans man sort of store. Dark wood veneers, sumptuous leather couches. All you need is a cigar in one hand and a tumbler of whiskey in your other and you could be the perfect picture of the country squire. They stock all imported and hard to find bottles of whiskey here, many of them aged to perfection. And if whiskey ain't your thing, you can find a mixture of other alcoholic drops in their Spirit Store. I found a 21 year old bottle of Appleton rum here which was so out of my price range to be laughable, but I coveted it anyway. For an interactive experience they do whiskey tastings that cater to whiskey newbies to self proclaimed connoisseurs. I'm planning on attending the next friend bring a friend event!

If you're after a good night out then pop on into LK Ponsonby where they have everything from beer,…read morewine and spirits. LK is a Lion owned liquor store. Here they predominantly specialise in Lion products such as Speight's, Mac's, Steinlager, Becks, Corona, Little Creatures, Emersons, Guinness, Smirnoff, 42 Below, Appletons, Bacardi, Coruba, Jose Cuervo, Wild Turkey, American Honey, Isaac Cider range, and much MUCH more. Not to worry, you'll find all other alcohol brands here at LK as well. At LK they also have party supplies on offer to hire. These include ice bins, glass trays, punch bowls and ladles and much more. At LK you also have the option to buy gets. This involves giving a $30 keg deposit free which you get back once the keg is returned. Another perfect addition when having a party. With so many gift ideas for others ....or yourself....as well as party supplies and some snacky food, pop on into LK Ponsonby or jump on their website and get ordering for your next event.

Located right next door to Nosh so very handy: Nosh Ponsonby do not have a liquor license so you…read morecan just pop next door, for all your wine needs! I have been here a few times to purchase red wine namely Pinot Noir & Vodka. The staff are very knowledgable and helpful. They asked me if I needed assistance with choosing anything - have offered to carry my alcohol to the counter and chatted to me all the way through! They have regular offers & discounts on many brands so that's appealing! They sell soft drink, have a separate refrigerated beer room and stock all snack food too - at a premium price. I never feel under pressure to choose what I want (there is a big selection), which is good! Easy parking, open 7 days.

Very handy location for those who live in the heart of the city . Courthouse Lane Grocer stock's a…read moregreat range of grocery products from Fresh fruit and veg to toilet paper, plus an awesome range of international wines and craft beers. Staff are also very friendly and always keen to help. Sort of place with the friendly warmth you would only expect to find in a small town but located in the concrete jungle.

An efficiently run store Very handy near Chancery/Freyberg…read moreSquare Try it You will like it

As a wine lover, I had to stop and have a look at the great selection of NZ and offshore wine on…read moreoffer. Wine Direct is a wholesale merchant so naturally appealing: value for money. When I approached the counter to pay (with my bottle of Haha), I was asked if I would like to sample a French red for $19 a bottle. I accepted and was requested to stand behind the counter to taste, due to liquor licence laws. We had a great chat about the French wines and I was nearly inspired to buy that bottle too! I was highly impressed with the price and brands of the wine being sold, sometimes even less expensive than the supermarket! Wine Direct also have a store in Parnell.

My favourite little liquor store in Ponsonby…read more Run by really friendly young guys, grabbing your alcohol for a night out with friends has never been easier! I'm a really indecisive person, and these gentlemen have helped me choose what to drink many a time, and I have never been disappointed. My most recent discovery was the Cranberry Lime Old Mout Cider. Kiwi Liquor has the entire Old Mout range available, and for a great price. Only nine dollars a bottle! Good discounts are always on offer at Kiwi Liquor. I have never been there and not managed to get a good deal on whatever alcohol I purchase. Though Kiwi Liquor is a relatively small liquor store but manages to stock a wide range of beverages. Beer, wine, spirits, and cider - every drink you could want can be found in this store, including the great little hand-painted tequila skulls that are currently popular. If you're in Ponsonby and in need of alcohol, don't bother paying big bucks at the Super Liquor a few stores down, head in to Kiwi Liquor instead for a bargain and a friendly enjoyable experience!

This little bottle shop on Ponsonby Road reminds me of one of those stores you'd see in American…read moremovies set in rural Alabama or somewhere. You know, like there should be old men in rocking chairs outside swigging tinnies of beer and asking what "ciddie folk're doin' rown these pards." I think perhaps it's the extensive deck outside, or the weird smell that lingered about the place...or possibly it's just my over active imagination. Either way, the shop looks a bit out of place, tucked away just off the road on the cool end of Ponsonby in amongst the trendy restaurants and hipster stores. They've got a good selection of alcohol in here, including cans of Rekorderlig in every flavour--something I've not seen anywhere else and a welcome change to the bulky glass bottles and the majority of the stuff is already refrigerated, so good if you want to start drinking it right away. It's reasonably priced and the staff are friendly. Just try to ignore the smell.

I've been coming to this local-chain retailer ever since I first visited Auckland, many years ago,…read moreand Glengarry continues to be my preferred vendor of wines, for many reasons. First and foremost, the quality of the staff, at each of the locations is most positive. Though this location is where I purchase the overwhelming bulk of my wines, and have actually stored many cases of wine here for years at no additional charge, I have visited many of the area stores, and have consistently found the staff to be knowledgeable, friendly and helpful at all locations. Obviously there is a positive ethos inculcated from the top management and it carries throughout. The selection of wines, obviously heavy in New Zealand wines, but also from every part of the world attests to their thoroughness in offering their customer what they desire. In addition, they offer an extensive selection of spirits, most notably, whiskeys, also from all over. Prices are most fair, and usually undercut what the wineries offer for sale at their cellar door by 5-10%. There are always specials, based by promotional buys, etc. Gift wrapping is available and graciously promoted at no additional charge. Credit charge usage does not incur any additional fee. This location has recently installed a full-service café to satisfy those caffeine and pastry cravings. Parking is ample, both on their lot and on the street a few steps from their front door.

I am so totally not a classy wine drinker, I mean I drink Coruba for Pete's sake. That should tell…read moreyou something. I ventured into Glen Garry's whilst looking for a present for my mother's birthday coming up, who is a classy wine drinker. The shop assistant seemed knowledgeable enough, and managed to find a suitable bottle of plonk for mummy dearest, from the reputable wine region of ze Hawkes Bay. There was quite a collection there, from the pricier French Wines all the way through to the cheaper homegrown stuff. They even courier all their product nationwide for a measly two bucks fifty. Prezzie sorted!

We were grateful to find a convenient liquor store in very close proximity to the Hilton Auckland,…read morewhere we were staying at. We went in to purchase a few alcoholic items when we immediately noticed an older Asian woman in the small store angrily shouting on her phone in another language. We were in the store for some time as she continued to argue on the phone. We were never greeted or acknowledged while we were there as she continued to shout on the phone even while she rang us up. We paid and walked out noting to remember to write a review on this bad service we received.