I love scotch, scotchy scotch scotch, down in my belly. Anchorman quotes aside this bottle shop has…read morean excellent selection of wines. You can see this store is stocked keeping the elite Eastern dwellers in mind: heavy on the wine and light on the ciders and rtd's. They have a broad range of white and red, average around the fifteen dollar mark. You can find excellent wines here for gifts and to take to dinner parties, but if you're looking for cheapy cheap plonk you're better off at Dan Murphy's. They also have a nice range of beers and a few ciders and pre-mixed, but wine is definitely the focus here. Great service, the staff here are friendly and if you make a bad joke, they're kind enough to politely laugh.

Prancing pony - Check, Bierhaus - Check, Big Shed - Check, Pirate Life, Mismatch, Clare Valley,…read moreVale, Goodieson etc, etc, check check check. These guys have all the local beers at good prices, plus other Aussie craft brews like 4 pines, Young Henry's, Hawkers, Stone and Wood, Moon Dog, Little Creatures, Moo Brew, The Rocks... the list goes on. Then imported beers like Rogue, Sierra Nevada, Brooklyn, DAB, Schofferhofer, Epic, La Chouffe, Duvel, Chimay etc. A great selection for any beer enthusiast in a pretty small space and right in the heart of Norwood next to the best supermarket in the burbs. Get into it.

This bottle shop is attached to the Arab Steed Hotel on Hutt St. The shop is quite small and offers…read morea fairly good selection given the space available to them. The owners are clearly red wine buffs, with considerable room granted to these. The point of difference at Hutt St cellars is the service. If you ask for assistance the blokes who work here (yes- it's always fellas) will give you knowledgeable advice which is not monetarily motivated. On choosing between two different bottles of Australian sparkling wine I was advised to purchase the one which was $5 cheaper because my helpful assistant preferred the taste, as it turned out, so did I! I love going to see these guys for their great service and advice- convenience too, as it's not even a block away from my house!

Dan Murphey's is a pocket knife. Its cheap, has a range of uses, and if you know what you're doing,…read moreyou can amputate your foot with one. It's not a pleasant experience, but you can do it. Hutt St Cellars is like having a doctor for a friend. You still get mates rates, but they know what they are doing and can talk you through the process. Importantly, you'll end up with a better result. Need to find an obscure Calabrian amaro? Ask Hutt St Cellars. Looking to expand your reisling vocabulary? Ask Hutt St Cellars. Want to know the difference between a stout and a porter? You know the rules by now. So...yeah...good service at Hutt St Cellars is probably the core message you can take home from this.

Don't you just hate it when you find out about an amazing bottle shop way too late! I only wish I…read morewould have known about Melbourne St Wine Cellars sooner. Oh well, this is what Yelp is all about. Finding little gems and sharing it. Why am I so excited about this bottle shop? It might have something to do with the 400 craft beers and 2000 wines... Hells yeah! The selection is divine. This is where you will find all of the most interesting brews and vino. I love that there is a vast selection of Adelaide Hills Wines here. I have found that the wineries in the hills are selective on where they sell their wine. As for crafties, it is like a trip around the world. You will not be bored here. The store is a lot bigger than you think it is from the road. Rows and rows of glowing bottles. If you are stuck for choice (which I am sure you will be) be sure to speak to the very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They are really helpful. Prices are great for the selection, so that is also a bonus. If you are after something special or if you are particular about what you drink, this is the place for you!

Knowledgable staff, massive range of wine, beers and spirits, AND it's fully independent! John &…read morethe boys will be able to answer any question you pose. Oh yeah, the tastings they host aren't exactly bad either.

Bet you didn't know that this bottelo has a great selection of craft beers? 400 in fact! Yup, kind…read moreof unusual for a Thirsty Camel. I was really surprised to find out. Word of mouth pointed me this way. Otherwise, I would have kept driving past. Why do they have so many awesome beers? Well, influence from the Highway Hotel. This is really awesome for this end of town as there is not another bottleo that offers this big of a range. Next stop for crafties would be closer to town. Correct me if I am wrong! Not a bad wine selection too. There were a few of the smaller boutique drops in here amongst the bigger names. Also well priced all round. For a big brand bottle shop, this one is very good. I guess times are changing with a new demand for something different.

The Thirsty Camel has been a part of the Highway Inn Hotel for a relatively short time, whereas the…read moreHighway is a long standing institution for over 100 years. All of these bottle shops are Australian owned and are connected to a pub so it's no like a freestanding Fassina, Dan Murphy's or a BWS. What I like about it besides being Aussie owned, is the name is so apt and the logo is very outback ocker displaying a camel and I think their prices are not too bad. They also run several competitions and offer a discount card where points can be earned towards a reduction on normal prices. Once you drive in there are lanes for express and browsing, as there's nothing worse than being stuck behind a dawdler especially when you're late for a party and all you want is a slab and get the hell out of there! Thirsty Camels have sprung up everywhere and there are many locations throughout South Australia, so have a look in the White Pages or go online to find where they are and support an Australian owned business. Did you know the Highway Inn had the 'world's' first drive through bottle shop! How's that for trivia. Adelaide really was forward in their thinking at the time anyway.

I remember visiting Marden shops as a kid with my Mum while my sister was at ballet. I used to love…read moregetting dragged around this boring ugly shopping centre running errands, NOT! But as I got slightly older I started noticing Dan Murphy's, and then started buying my alcohols here when I turned 18. Their range is amazing, they sell every brand of everything and I want to try it all! The prices are so cheap and they have good deals around events and public holidays. The staff are nice and relaxed and help with whatever they can. I always make the effort to travel to this Dan's, even though it's like 15 minutes away, because they always have what I want for the best price, and something new to tempt me too.

I'm probably repeating many others. Great bottle-o (mate)…read more Large selections, have everything you need from cups, ice and mixers to (amazing!!) beer, wine and spirits. Not a great range on wine but reasonable. I enjoy their 'cheap bins'' it allows me to try new stuff in a way where I won't regret it and can have it aside for houseguests. I even got BIG ice cube trays here. The staff are great and they will work hard to help (at least at my store of the last 5 years) until you find something you like. Also they flatter me each time they ask for my ID. Sign up as a member, okay so the government may track your alcohol intake... ha, no negatives and sometimes you find something awesome with it. One thing I would suggest is a scrapping the flyers policy. So many flyers every week. Just print up the specials and place them around the store and onliine And stop handing out flyers for specials. Ps. Cute boys too.

I live in the hills and work south of the city, so I drive past Belair Fine Wines each day on the…read moreway to and from work. This was never a problem for me in the past as I was unaware of the famed "wall of beer" that was tucked away in the back corner. This all changed about two years ago when my love of local and imported craft beer stepped up a notch. My online search for the best beer retailer led me to the wall of beer where I stood for probably half an hour to 45 minutes, staring at over 1001 beers, trying to decide what to buy. Sure, the staff are very friendly and helpful, but I always seem to want to pick up and put back at least 5 or 6 bottles before I decide what to purchase. There's just too much choice (if that's even a thing). Belair Fine Wines stock all the standard beers (coopers, corona, bla bla bla) that a Dan Murphy's or Liquorland would stock; however, do you think you're going to find Rogue brewery's Beard Beer (brewed with yeast from the brewers beard) or their Maple Bacon Doughnut Beer at one of those shops? No. I didn't think so. They also have every craft beer made in South Australia (Brew Boys, Lobethal Bierhaus, Smiling Samoyed, Prancing Pony, Vale), Other Aussie and New Zealand breweries (Feral Brewery, Little Creatures, Moo Brew, Stone and Wood, Croucher, Epic) as well as their own creations in collaboration with Bierhaus such as their "Belair Menace" Saison. Then there are the international beers: Belgian, Bavarian, USA, UK, Mexican, and everywhere else you can think of. They have obscure beers from tiny little breweries that the big players don't deal with. I could go on for weeks, but unlike the wall of beer, my review must have a limit. The wall of beer must be experienced, but here's my warning - give yourself some time or get help from the staff. The Great Wall of Beer does not relent, forgive or go easy on you. If you like hops, you'll get so much hops that you're head will spin. If you like milder beers, ask the staff, because there are some beers there which are not for the beginner beer drinker (names like "Heretic Torment" and "Seeing Double" are given with good reason). Futhermore, I should note that on Sundays, they have a beer tasting from 2-6pm and regularly update their facebook and tumblr with images of new beers in store. Oh yeah, They also have heaps of wine and a selection of cheeses, snacks and other beer and wine accompaniments... Like more beer. Did I mention the beer? They have lots of beer. Now I'm going to go beer a beer and then go to beer and sleep.

If you are like me and love beer, you need to go out of your way to visit the almighty beer wall at…read moreBelair Fine Wines. Even if it is to stand in awe of the amazing selection of craft beer from around the world. I swear that it glows from a distance. But, in all honesty, Belair Fine Wines pride themselves on being experts in the art of Fine Wine & Beer. They take great care in their selection and do go out of their way to ensure that customers get what they want. To the point that they will source you an item if you ask very nicely. Word of mouth brought me to Belair Fine Wines, which is a commonplace thing in Adelaide. Once someone finds something cool it doesn't take long for word to get out. It is located centrally in Belair which is not to far away for most. It is actually a nice drive for those coming from other areas in Adelaide. Craft Beer appreciation seems to have turned into somewhat like Fine Wine appreciation. It is not all about drinking beer to get drunk anymore. It is about creating something unique and fun! In fact, I just picked up a Rouge Sriracha Stout which should be interesting! Now if you know nothing about Craft Beer, never fear! The staff here are so helpful and have tried a lot of their stock. They will be able to point you in the right direction. Belair Fine Wines also have a great selection of cheeses and snacks to pair up with the Wine or Beer you have selected. Which means they offer so much more than a normal bottelo. All well priced and great for those last minute dashes to a friend's place for dinner. I hope it is Friday when you are dropping by, because you will be in with a treat in the afternoon as they sometimes do tastings. Keep an eye on their facebook.

Dan Murphys is a regular stopover on a Friday/Saturday when you need to pick up something for…read morepre-drinks, or you need to buy something for a house party, etc. It is a franchise liquor store with multiple branches across SA, and you can basically find anything in here. As this particular Dan Murphys is down the road from me, I come here regularly and always find what I need easily with the help of friendly staff. I stick to what I know: spirits. If you ask me about wine or beer, I'll just nod and smile and talk about Corona (it's the only beer I like, so it's the only beer I know). So whenever my parents or whoever ask me to pick up a nice red wine or beer "because we're entertaining" or "because so and so are coming for dinner tonight", I, without fail, will have to ask for assistance. Luckily, the staff here are very warm and cheerful and have helped me on multiple occasions to get the right drinks for everyone. Walking in, the place is quite big but easy to navigate around, and, if you're as petite as me, you too will be thanking your lucky stars they have trolleys as well as baskets.

This Dan Murphy's consumed Baileys & Baileys, another Woolworths sub branded liquor store, for…read morewhich I will NEVER forgive it. Baileys & Baileys did dedicated single malt scotch tasting nights, which were worth their weight in taxi fees to attend. As much as I despise this store for depriving me of my tastes of single malt that I've never been able to justify spending the dosh on, it does do a good job as a huge liquor store. I can honestly say I'm yet to find an alcoholic product I haven't been able to get here, and the staff know what's hidden around the store, too. I've found the staff friendly, opposed to some stores where the attitude to the customers seems to be that they're completely some kind of interruption to the normal business of the store.

This bottle shop is located inside the back of Woolworths and can be a little hard to find. It has…read morea good range of beer, wine and spirits with lots of local hidden gems! Always friendly and welcoming service.