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.

Good selection but weird with out of state IDs. Manager couldn't tell that my friends real ID was…read morein fact not a fake and relied on his scanner which wasn't working. Refused to sell to her (whatever, within his rights) but basically said he was doing us a favor by not confiscating it. Never had that happen before and kind of surprised the manager of a liquor store can't spot a real ID. Still convenient enough that I'll visit again

the remodel makes it so much easier to find things!! the…read morenew staff is awesome! the manager is awesome, friendly and helpful. all of the staff is helpful!

Karen did the right thing totally beautiful now prices went down good staff totally captivated mean…read moreBoston liquors needs a new five star comment for total deluxe

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!!!

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 :)

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.

I wish I could give this a 0 stars rating. First of all, it's ridiculously over priced here. But…read morethat's not even the worst part. Yesterday, and again today my friend went here to purchase alcohol. The first time we went there they accepted her ID, (a New York state ID that is valid, but not a driver's license), but told her she would need to bring a different ID next time because it looked fake. She's turning 22 this May, so we obviously found this ridiculous, because they took my New Jersey state license just fine. Yesterday, the SAME employee REJECTED her ID, claiming he couldn't sell to her because it was fake. He was going to take it until my friend had to THREATEN to call the cops (because yeah, it's illegal to seize and destroy real ID's). Today, my friend went in with her state ID, passport, and ORIGINAL COPY OF HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE, and she was STILL REFUSED. They claimed all of the documents were faked, and that they would sell to her if she was a man because it's "easier to tell when men are 21." Needless to say, the employees that work at this establishment were frankly sexist assholes, and I am NEVER shopping at this store again, nor the Star Market attached. I'm genuinely disgusted with how my friend was treated, the poor quality of customer service, and the outright lies the employees were saying. Do they even realize how f-ing difficult it is to forge birth certificates and passports? Clearly they're not well trained to spot fakes versus reals, or they were just being assholes. Whoever is the hiring manager of this establishment clearly doesn't know how to hire reliable and intelligent individuals. Congratulations, you've lost not only TWO customers, but all of our friends that we're currently telling about this horrific treatment.

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?

Horrible deli sandwiches unless you are on a diet. My sandwich consisted of 3 thin slices of…read moresalami. When I asked for more salami slices I was told no. Don't waste your money at the deli counter until they can make true deli sandwiches. What a disappointment! Next time I'm in Harvard Square, I'll go elsewhere.

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.

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

I've been here a couple times to pick up alcohol. The place is pretty small but they have a great…read moreselection, and their prices seem fair too. The employees are all really nice and helpful as well!

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

Bought harpoon summer beer here. Guy said he would give me a good price. Jacked it up $10 from what…read moreyou could get at blanchards. I only found out bc I thought the price was high. Called blanchards and realized I paid way too much. Then I asked him to return it bc of the price issue and he said no way and went to the back room. Terrible service and feel totally taken advantage of. Would NOT go here to buy alcohol.