Staff was friendly and helped locate some local brews. Conveniently located near the hotel I was…read morestaying at.

Bubble, bubble boil and trouble, this cellar be brewing up hops from around the world and it has me…read moreunder a craft beer spell. From the likes of Brooklyn Beer to MOA and BrewFist and the largest range of SA brews like Brew Boys, Birbecks, Steam Exchange and Goodieson (seriously no one stocks Goodieson except Goodieson) these guys must be on some kind of black market, underground trading scheme to have such variety. They run tasting events from Thursday to Sunday (which I'm going to have to schedule in). They also have a fortnightly rotating tap for filling your growler. Yep, that's right you can get your growler sterilised and filled to the brim of a beer you won't normally be able to get by the bottle. You heard me! A range of boutique, small batch SA wine makers and some interesting bottles from overseas are also available. They also have my favourite KIS Gin in stock. All in all this is the melting pot for high end, premium and rare alcoholic finds.

Living in the Goodwood area for almost three years now, I honestly don't know how I missed…read morereviewing my local bottle shop, clearly a gross oversight as this place has top reputation and the skills to match. Boasting an excellent array of wines, beers, ciders and a decent spirit selection, Goodwood cellars has the who's-who of wine in South Australia with the heavy hitters and small wineries and brewers on feature. I'm more of a wine drinker myself so my knowledge of the beer selection and ability to comment on it is somewhat redundant (but other reviewers rave, so go read there opinions!). Small wineries that had previously given me the impression of only having a cellar door for sales are prone to appearing for a limited run in store, but I enjoy this as it lets me vary up my local wine knowledge. Prices are very reasonable with monthly specials in all the major categories letting you explore the finer side of the palate without breaking the budget and favourites staying at a consistent price. The best part of this bottle shop has to be the service. The team here definitely know what they're talking about and are always willing to help. Looking for something for yourself? Tell them your preferences and they'll hunt it down (white, crisp, riesling, not sweet, about $20). Looking for a present? They'll find something to suit and impress and will keep your budget in mind (without making you feel like a cheapskate!). And if you have something specific in mind, they'll take you straight to it, saving you from wandering direction-less in those overly large bottle stores popular of late. Only down side is that the spirit section isn't overly large, so don't do what I've done before and drop into pick up Dad's favourite only to find it out of stock on Fathers' Day. That would be an ill-considered move. Oh and its an independent! So feel good about not fueling the coorporate greed whilst downing a hearty red. Nice.

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.

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.

Dan Murphys at Marden is a special place. I get that 'Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory' feeling…read moreeverytime I walk in. I wish there was a waterfall of beer....I would even settle for fortified wine! This particular Dans is my favourite in Adelaide, and it isn't just because it is my local! As far as I can tell they have the biggest selection of wines and probably spirits also! The first time I walked into the store I wandered around with a mate for well over an hour, astounded at how many beverages there were that we hadn't consumed in vast quantities! Still to this day there are still more than I can count, and I try so very, very hard! Anyways, I'll make it simple. This is the place to get your grog if you live within 10kms or are swinging through, any other option is just silly pants stuff!

It's ok, I've done it too. Walked past this convenience store 100 times, looked at the fruit in the…read morefront cabinet and kept walking. But one day I had only $4 in my wallet, had drunk 3 coffees and was feeling rebellious as well as far too over caffeinated for another tea or coffee. So in I went and took a punt on a pear, celery and carrot juice. When you're paying $4 for a large juice and $5 for a jumbo SuperSize Me size the juice tastes like holy water. It was fresh, a little gritty and would not be my first choice of juice joints but on a budget it did the job. There is a limited number of veg to choose from but for fresh apple or OJ this place is great. The convenience part of the store is also surprisingly cheap too.

Warning: DO NOT BUY JUICE FROM THIS SHOP. The shop is infested with flies and those tiny little…read morefruit bugs, and they are EVERYWHERE. I didn't think much of it then, but after finishing more than half the juice, I FOUND A BUG IN IT. It was honestly the most disgusting thing ever, and tbh the juice itself wasn't actually that good. However, that places seriously needs a visit from the council. They shouldn't be allowed to operate given their current standards of general hygiene and cleanliness. So not happy,