Noooooo! Heard they're closing (possibly October) after 70+ years! So many memories of this place…read morein my younger years. Happened to be in the neighborhood so stopped in...oddly smelled exactly the same. It seemed smaller for some reason, kinda like going back to your high school. Truly iconic liquor store, really sad to see it go.

Closing. Sign in store said Oct 24, 2026 may be their last day. Sad to see them go. booread more

The only liquor store I go to. The owners/managers are always extremely nice. The store is clean,…read moreorganized and well lit. Unlike other stores, every item is clearly labeled so no fun price surprises at the cash register. They have a very good selection of beer, and if they don't have what you're looking for, they will order it for you! They also gave me a 10% discount for ordering a case. The Belgian beer I get is 5 cents more across the street at Trader Joes (big whoop) but the 20 minutes Of peace I gain by not having to venture into that madness and wait in line is priceless:) plus trader joe's only has but 1 flavor.

They have wine, they have beer , they have spirits…read more But more important, they have this phenomenal sense of customer appreciation. When I asked to crank up the house soundtrack, they did it with gusto. Hip hip hooray! PS Svedka bottles = 750m for $16 or 1L for $19. No brainer.

LOVE THIS PLACE! I…read morelove everything about this location. I am here very often and the staff is incredible. They take the time to get to know the customers and will accommodate your needs where they are able. Cannot beat the convenience of the location. It is within the Star Market Grocery store so it really is your one stop shop. I would recommend this location to everyone! Never met a friendlier staff!

Love The Wine Shop, close by which is very convenient. Love the great service, friendly atmosphere…read more The owner is awesome!! The workers provide great service for the customers over all great wine shop!!!

Nice selection of wines, beers, spirits, and some sakes. Great location for the area. Prices are a…read morelittle higher than like a Blanchard's.

Good and wide selection of wines from around the world at slightly higher than online prices…read more Parking is fairly easy. Would come again!

Ripped off at this store. Was charged $13 for a 6pack of Sierra Nevada. I saw the price on the…read morecredit card machine and stated clearly "I'm not going to pay $13 for this" got no response from the asshole clerk so I hit the button that says cancel. This is when he speaks to me for the first time since the start of the transaction and states "you just hit the credit button". Instead of canceling the sale on his end, or instructing me how to cancel the sale on my end he let the sale go through and did not give me the option for a refund. Wish I could give 0 stars. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!

Yes, a bit small and a tad overpriced (compared to Blanchard's) but it's so damn convenient…read more Also, decent beer selection as well. Another plus- the guy who is always working there befriended me after my second visit and now always asks how I'm doing, if I'm going out tonight etc etc. Nice guy, I just hope he doesn't think I'm an alcoholic because of the frequency of my visits :)

A very soild local and regional craft beer selection for such a small shop. Very friendly staff…read more Lots of great selections. Yes, I can walk down the street to Blanchard's and have a much wider selection, for slightly cheaper, but when I'm buying some onions and some bread, this is a very convenient way to grab a six (or four) pack, or a couple bottles of wine. Parking is available behind the Star Market in a private lot, you just have to walk all the way across the store to get to the liquor store.

My main gripe about this place is not its small and unimpressive selection, but rather that twice…read morenow they have claimed that my credit card transaction didn't go through and that I needed to run my card again. I then reviewed my credit card transactions online only to see that I was charged twice.

They have great sandwiches. I'm a bit puzzled about the complaints about the sandwiches being…read moresparse because I've never had that be the case whenever I've ordered. They are always pretty big and not skimping on ingredients...at least from my personal experiences. The store has all sorts of great foods and treats to try. It is pricey, but what do you expect in Cambridge?

Cashier helped me because there was a lot of dark chocolate but not too many milk chocolate…read moreoptions. I got the Milkboy and was not disappointed with the smoothe texture.

Cellar is a genuinely fantastic liquor store. Period. The place is small, cozy, but the selection…read morenever fails to impress. There are seriously, seriously good beer selections that rotate (because they always try to get limited-run, rare stuff - and it runs out) and awesome wine stocked too. Ask Mike (look for the beard) for a recommendation and watch his face light up while he asks you your preferences and tailors his response. His knowledge is encyclopedic and his enthusiasm is infectious. He really makes the place special. Hard to reconcile these other reviews calling the place pretentious. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

A cozy store with a wonderful variety and selection of wines (and a respectable assortment of beer…read moreand liquor to boot). What makes this place so special compared to other alternatives? Michael. Michael is simply a genius when it comes to wine and the insights that he shares with his customers are fascinating and incredibly helpful. I've walked away each time with a greater appreciation and understanding of wine in general, and have thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. This has quickly become my "go-to" store and you'd be hard pressed to find someone as knowledgable as Michael. Importantly, you'll walk out knowing you made a quality purchase without having exceeded your budget, and that's always a recipe for success. Go, and ask for Michael - you won't regret it.

As others have mentioned, it's a small store and they don't have the biggest selection, but wow,…read morethey pack it in there without it being too crowded. The wooden decor is classy, the guys that work at the counter are ALWAYS friendly, and the prices are great, especially for the area. In a world doing as much as it can to take advantage of college kids (and their wallets), this is a breath of fresh air. Dara's has a great selection beer, some local brews, seasonal stuff. They have your standard vodkas, liquors, mixers, wines- but I've found unexpected gems in here. I really enjoy some things most college kids don't touch- the first being absinthe, which I found for a fair price. The second is sake, and there's also a decent selection of that in Dara's near the wines. I once found this amazing lychee sake with the perfect amount of sweetness. Overall, considering the location (convenient), decor (almost too classy for the neighborhood), selection (great for it's size and location), and service (fantastic), 5/5. Buy your booze here to pregame for the next big party on the hill or karaoke at Flann's!

Amazing service. Amazing ambience. Amazing people. Makes you feel at home. Keep up the great work.read more

A great famly owner grocery store. According to the owner, they have been in business at Packard's…read morecorner for over 25 years. Very friendly and helpful staff who always helped with my selection. I especially liked the microbrew and wine selection they have. Definetly my place for beer and wine when I lived in the Allston/Brighton area.

Great selection of Liquor and wines and the owner is the nicest and the cooperative personread more