I have never been so impressed at entering a new shop as I have here…read more.. The staff were warm and welcoming allowing us to try as many things as we liked, with no pressure. The concept of Demijohn is that of a liquid deli, selling both vinegars and oils for your cooking, as well as wines and spirits for afterwards. You buy your bottle from them, due to EU regulations, but you can then fill it with anything you like, and take it back for refills. The staff were incredible friendly and welcoming, allowing us to try many different products, even after we'd chosen what we were having, as well as advising us on various combinations we could try. If you're ever in York you simply have to try this place!

From the owner: Demijohn is unique - both its method of selling, which is similar to the continental markets, and…read morethe products it sells, which are all carefully sourced from small producers around the UK. Many of the liquids are only available at Demijohn and are as unusual and distinctive as the British culture. Visiting Demijohn is better than a trip to a bar as customers are encouraged to taste the products before their purchase is bottled for them in the shop. The staff are more than sales people - they are passionate about the quality of the liquids and the provenance. Such is their passion they even close the shops occasionally and all head to the hedgerows to collect elderflowers for Elderflower Vinegar or sloes for the Sloe Gin. Demijohn doesn't just sell alcohol. One whole area of the shop is devoted to unusual vinegars and oils. With flavours such as rich red Bramble Vinegar from Perthshire or beautiful, first class extra virgin olive oil from a small estate in Tuscany. Wild Bullace has only a little left, so get there quick and Rhubarb Vodka is back on tap.... Come and try!

Excellent range of beers, this is where we got the Bitter for our wedding. They also have a nice…read morecheese counter as well. They have a website: http://www.yorkbeerandwineshop.co.uk/beershop%20Site/contents.html

This small shop is a little hidden away on a side street. When coming along the river, look for the…read moresign to the shop about few hundreds meters from the Blue Bridge - that's how we discovered it. Wonderful selection of beers and ciders from small breweries around Yorkshire and the isle, and good selection of wines from around the world. Owner was welcoming and knowledgable. Nice little discovery.

Walked in looking for some good tequila and was met with a wall of it! Much better than the 4 at…read moreMorrison's. The staff was very friendly and even recommended a new brand I haven't heard of. They also directed us to some delicious champagne that wouldn't break the bank. We will absolutely be back whenever we're in town!

Excellent service and really knowledgeable staff who aren't afraid to go the extra mile. Great wine…read moreselection and delivery service. My go to boutique off license for the last 6 years. Highly recommended

Great selection of wine and beers from all around the world. Got to be the best off license in…read moreSheffield. Worth a visit even if you are from the other side of Sheffield

The Dram Shop is as good an off-licence as you're likely to find. It's a mile or so out of the city…read morecentre but well worth going out of your way for. The interior is dark and welcoming with real wood floors and shelving. The shop is rammed to the gills with quality wines and beers. There's a good selection of wines and spirits and a fantastic range of beers local, national and Continental. The wide selection of lagers and Belgian beers make it worth the trip to Commonside alone. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and make for a good shopping experience. Its location on a busy road in the suburbs does mean that parking can be a problem.

This is a proper Real Ale Store, I can vouch for this as I have used it on quite a few occasions,…read moreThe Owner is really passionate about his Ale and won't just sell you any old Rubbish for the sake of it. There are a wide variety of bottled beers, not just the same old stuff you can get in Morrisons, but plenty of real quality varieties to suit most tastes. There are guest ales, and you can buy re-usable sealable flaggans to take home with you which hold about 4 pints, or cartons. We bought gift vouchers for our relatives. After tasting them all of course. I have built up a rapport with the owner since using the shop and as I travel the country and have relatives in Germany have brought back beers for him to try and possibly stock. We even bought themed beer for my Brother in Law to wet the baby's head in celebration of the birth of his first son. If you live in Newark, you owe it to yourself to visit the Real Ale Store.

Having searched extensively for a certain beer as a Christmas present I was delighted when I found…read moreit available at the real ale store. The recipient of the special beer is equally delighted! I shall certainly be ordering from the store again.

This is a small but very well stocked Threshers store which sells alcohol of all descriptions! The…read morestaff are friendly but not pushy and there is a good range of mixers etc to buy to go with your drinks (although more expensive than you'd get them for in Tescos etc). Threshers run some fantastic offers for seasonal events and their window displays are fantastic (will add a picture next time I'm in town!). Located in the market square there is two hour free parking (which is changing in October) and they stores will accept cash and credit and debit cards. Highly recommended for a gift purchase as the staff will help you find the right gift for the rightperson to suit your budget and will offer but not bully you into buying tags / bottlebags etc. The only problem with threshers is that it is very small (as in width) and I have ben in several times with a pushchair in the past with my heart in my mouth as it was a tight squeeze to say the least. How wheelchair users would fare Im not sure and although the staff would be helpful, its not the same as being able to browse yourself.