Excellent assortment of beers + terrific service + great hours = Country Wide Beverage…read more Soon after moving into the area, I found the need to stock my fridge with an assortment of beers, both for myself and for guests who might come and visit. A quick trip down Merrick Road took me to Country Wide Beverage in Valley Stream. Noticing the size of the place, I decided to journey in. Although the parking lot can only accommodate up to 4 cars (or perhaps 12 bikes), it's well worth the effort to come here. First of all, hours here are terrific! On weekdays, they're open as late as 9pm (and open as early as 8:30am). Compared to other beverage barns in the area, that's not bad at all! Second of all, the service is great! Especially with nobody in the store, the owner came over and asked if I needed any help finding what I needed. In mentioning I wanted to try a good stout, he showed me a few options and asked what my preferences would be for stouts. After showing me a few choices, he ended up taking me over to a part of the store that served Ommegang. Knowing a few friends, including Josh G., who visited this brewery in Cooperstown and has great things to say, I decided to give it a shot (and was very impressed that they offered that brand). The staff is very friendly, personable and upbeat. They're great! Finally, the beer selection here is immense! Looking for a good national staple (Bud, Corona, Guinness, Stella, Heineken)? They've got you covered. Want something closer to home like Brooklyn Brewery or Ommegang? No problem. Looking for a good German beer? They've got Dunkel and more! How about a nice ale from the U.K.? You can find Wells (including Banana Bread ale, one of my favorites) and more. I'm really just scratching the surface here. The options are immense! Prices here are not all that shabby either, very similar to what you might find at other beverage barns. Between the service, hours and beer selection here, there's no reason to pass up this venue. You certainly must visit given the opportunity!

I'm a fairly regular customer in this place so I was surprised to be treated the way I was this…read moremorning. Went into grab two big bags of ice and didn't have any cash. The total rang to $11 and they have a $15 minimum for credit cards, which is illegal. I asked her to take it and she had an attitude. And then when I said you're just gonna not take my business and let me walk away, she complained that I didn't put the ice back with an attitude. Nice customer service and there's plenty but will be distributors around town!!

Royal beer is an excellent local gem. While it may look unassuming from the outside, you will find…read morean incredible selection of beers on the inside. Both macro and micro brews available. Many smaller local breweries and their products can be found here. Great prices, amazing selection and a very friendly and helpful staff. Mike and his crew are always willing to help. Several times I have asked for a beer that they did not have and he was able to get it by the next day.

This place is great. The variety is abundant. Everyone who works there is very nice and helpful…read more They have a lot of IPA which is cool. They always have everything i am looking for and the prices seem fair to me. They have lotto too so that makes me happy!

Don't quote me, but I would imagine that if you cannot find it here you will not be able to find…read moreit. The selection is massive, the prices are fair and the service is helpful. If you are in need of a standard or hard to find beer or cider, come here and I'm sure they will have it. They even have this fancy new redemption machine that really cuts time on returns.

This is a great place to buy your beer, bottled water or ice. They are located near cross island…read moreparkway along Jamaica avenue. They don't have a parking area but every time I go there I don't have a problem with parking. It's has been a few years now that I have been going to this place, this is a very good spot for buying craft beers, they have a nice selection, and they also have some imported beers. If you have a beer growler and you wanted it to be filled up with some choice of beer just ask the staff. The place also sells a few snacks that goes well with beer, right beside the cashier counter. Prices are fair, staff are nice, and from where I live I don't have to drive too far. For me and my friends, this is our go-to place to buy beverages when we are planning a party. Whoever is in the area, I suggest you try this place.

Wide wide array of different and obscure beers and IPA's the staff is Awsome and helpful highly…read morerecommend

Great options. Employees are very helpful and are willing to give suggestions about different…read moreproducts available. Best place to go in town.

I was searching around for a place to get my craft brews and I stumbled upon Baldwin Beverage…read more This place is tiny but well stocked. I was actually surprised at the variety despite the size of the store. I came here looking for Kona Brewing Co. beers and found exactly what I wanted. Prices are moderate and the guy running the shop is nice. I can see myself frequenting this place.

This small, fairly well stocked beer distributor with good prices and a friendly proprietor…read more They're always stocked with the most popular craft brews. Introduced me to Founders All Day IPA - my current BYOB of choice.

I like the fact that they carry the mini cartons of wine. Not all of the nearby liquor stores do…read more Nice folks and easy parking in the back. It's well maintained - even after a major snow storm.

Excellent selection of Scotch and the same time great prices. Very competitive prices! Friendly…read moreemployees and owners!

My favorite local liquor store. The owner is always in a good mood and super friendly, and there's…read morea decent selection of wines. He also carries pretty much every major liquor (aka the big brands) at a reasonable price. Compared to a "larger" liquor store, you'll either pay a couple of bucks more here or the same price. If you're in the area, it's a great place.

Wouldn't sell my boyfriend and I liquor AFTER showing him our Id's. Then proceeded to ask my…read moreboyfriend his old PA address. When that wasn't good enough for him we showed him my ID and he wanted me to use my card to pay when my boyfriend wanted to. Then told us to find another store. Don't waste your time or money here.

Local liquor shop with an incredible selection of wines and spirits. Competitive prices and…read moreknowledgeable staff. The store is clean and well lit. Ample Street parking. Impressive selection of hard to find bourbons.

As of this writing...*Hic!* I am still probably drunk...*Hic!* Or having a hangover...*Hic!*…read more(Joking LOL). To start with, this establishment and the staff were amazing. This liquor store has helped me tremendously prior to having a party in my house. When drinking alcohol, I usually prefer wine or beer, but I have some friends who prefers hard drinks and I need to be a good host. So I went to this liquor shop to find a good whiskey that my friends will probably like. Street parking in this area was very easy. Went in to the shop, the place was very clean and very organized, started to track down a whiskey that my friends might like. Had difficulty choosing one as I am "alcohol-challenged" when it comes to hard drinks and whiskeys. Fortunately, one of the staff in this liquor shop offered his gracious help and he seems very proficient in suggesting the right wine and spirits that people are looking for. After informing him of my dilemma he pointed out for me to get the Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack (double mellowed, Tennessee whiskey). I bought the whiskey, went home and went through with our mini celebration at my place with my friends. My friends and I loved the whiskey so much that we really had a very good time that night. I am very thankful to the staff for his prior recommendation. For anybody who lives in the area, I highly recommend for you to visit this place when in need or looking for good service and suggestions when it comes to alcohol and spirits. Okay, I need to go back to sleep now, *Hic!* Till next...Zzzzzzzzzzz.......