This has quickly become my favorite wine shop. The owners and staff are really knowledgeable about…read moretheir wines and always have great recommendations. While I tend to splurge there (their Sancerre selection is great!), they also have a good selection of lower price point wines. I always walk out of here with something new -- and bonus points for the Boston terriers who are usually working as greeters!

Nice neighborhood (in NE terms) Packy that has recently been modernized to add to the discerning…read moreSpirit shoppers experience. Fancy words, but The Wise Old Dog has earned their Pedestal. The new shop boosts an impressive array of Ale & Lager coolers with a chilled behind-the-scenes browsing space. Ample shelf and floor displays for the bottled spirits and wines. Knowledgeable staff eager to assist & recommend. But most astonishing is their Fine Wine Closet (aka Environment Controlled Chiller). Yes, the prices do reflect the use of the Chiller, but again, if you're a discerning shopper or collector you've got to add This Wise Old Dog to your list!

I did a phone survey of beer shops in the area and ended up at Harvest Wine & Spirits because they…read morehad the most of what I was looking for. As a tangent, good on them--and a lot of other places for that matter--for spending the time on the phone with me answering question about stock and policies...in this case, specifically that you can get any craft beer as a single. The guy added that you also get a 10% discount on single prices if you buy four, and there prices were fair to begin with IMO. Don't fooled by the cooler cases and be sure to step into the beer cave to see the full selection! Super nice, super helpful, good prices, great selection--not much to say about the decor! I think I will be back in West Hartford, and when I do, this will be my shop.

Friendly and knowledgeable w/ a v. wide selection of wine and beer. Likely to hear The Grateful…read moreDead or 50's rock 'n'roll, possibly jazz.

The go to for any liquor since they have such an expansive inventory and are available on delivery…read moreapps. I usually am a wine drinker and I like that no one here shames me for the always grabbing the sweetest bottle I can find! I recently tried a bottle of the raspberry Sippin Sweet which was light and fruity. Their staff is pretty knowledgeable and informative during the tastings.

Since I was at Trader Joe's this morning, I decided to walk over to Total Wine & More in the same…read moremall, to check it out. Wow, what a fantastic selection of wines ! Red wine is basically the only alcohol I consume nowadays, pinot noir specifically. So I nabbed two bottles after spending a decent amount of time looking over the extensive stock they carried of pinot noir. A long wait at the register to pay for my purchases though, only one cashier was open this morning. But I'll be enjoying some wine later tonight, so Life is good !

Went for "girl dinner" on a Thursday and it did NOT disappoint…read more They have a special with a kale Caesar salad, fries, and an Aperol spritz for $25! (You can add chicken tenders for an upcharge $10) The drink can't be swapped for another alcoholic drink, but you can switch it for something non-alcoholic if you want. Everything was sooo well flavored. The kale Caesar? Literally to die for. I never take salad home because it gets soggy...but I ate it the next day and it was STILL so good and the croutons were somehow still crunchy The chicken tenders were amazing, the fries were perfection, and even though I'm not usually an Aperol spritz girl, I finished the whole drink 10/10 would go back for girl dinner

The Laurel Brunch today was selected for a special birthday--it was a delicious, pleasant…read moreexperience. The interior of the restaurant was lovely- beautiful wallpaper; comfortable booths. Food and cocktails were delicious.We shared delicious Brussels sprouts and chicken wings for appetizers. I had a creamy tofu scramble for my meal. My companions all had egg dishes which they all said were very tasty. For dessert I had scrumptious Tiramisu- not too sweet, just right! My companions had slices of confetti cake - the frosting was meringue! Their specialty cocktails were varied with interesting, flavorful combinations- not the usual. I decided to try a Manhattan instead which was very, very smooth. Our server, Lonnie, was very gracious and attentive. At the end of our brunch she served us sparkling wine, courtesy of The Laurel with a happy birthday note for our birthday celebrant- such a lovely surprise!

Always a good selection. We love trying the wines on sale and they have pretty decent prices…read more Service was nice and fast. Casual ambiance.They had a happy hour tasting with this new hard soda made in Ct. I tried the black cherry and found it very tasty.

Pandemic stock GONE! Even Mama Bear was getting temperamental not having a stock of Kahlúa, as…read morewell as, other pleasantries for beverages once kept for visitors or FRYday night caps. Crazy Bruce's was near and prices dear. We suited up in mask and used our hands as blinders so not to be over tempted. Kahlúa was our only target. At least, that was the front I exhibited. Inside, I hoped to find a new replenishment of Scotch Whiskey or a new Craft Ale. We browsed slightly, prices tempting, but we (she) stayed firm on our objective. Of course, it's almost on the back corner and rows of wine and every hard liquor and beer imaginable. We grabbed our beloved Kahlúa only (with a tear welling up). Another day, "Bruce the Crazy," we will be back to fully replenish.

The staff is very friendly and helpful whether on the phone or in-person. This store has an…read moreexpansive collection and a wide variety of wine, beer, and liquor. I purchased a a few bottles and two cases of beer and the owner was kind enough to help me to my car. Therefore, I was pleased to tip ("to insure promptitude") beforehand. The owner made sure his staff received it.

Great wine store! We were greeted right away and helped right away! We were looking for Romanian…read morewine and we were pointed in the right direction. Very good service! Sorry I missed the lady's name but she showed us all the Romanian wine varieties and helped us check out also. They also have wine tasting on Saturdays after 2 with a very casual ambiance.

Great little wine and spirits shop. Every time I'm in West Hartford I go here and inevitably leave…read morewith a few bottles. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly and hasn't steered me wrong yet. They also have some local spirits which I enjoy. Nice selection and nice people pop in and check it out.

An excellent selection of exclusive wines paired with a great overall experience. The staff is…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about wine.

Great addition to the classic Elmwood shopping plaza. Sorry "Fred Astaire Dance Studio" I'll take…read moreHarvest Wine & Spirits any day over Fox Trot lessons! I'm a regular since their opening this past year. Every visit the selection, of wines, liquors, and craft beers has gotten better and betterer. The staff host special evenings including tastings and offer great advice. For me, the FREEZING COLD and enormous beer cave brings me back every time with a feeling of Indiana Jones on the search for a new Idol in a Can. Oh the possibilities...

Great selection with friendly and knowledgeable people on staff. I came in to see local beers to…read morebring home. Perused the warm beer as I did not have a cooler. Found a favorite of mine Narragansett. Got 12 lager and 12 Del's Shandy. Definitely coming here next time I am in West Hartford. Nice selection of whiskey to check out. Next time will look around more.

A new note-their selection of mixers is far from great. They don't have stuff such as mojito mixer…read moreor whiskey sour mix. They seem to have a plethora of margarita mixers though but they should seriously branch out as they're a large place with lots of options (except for mixers).

My favorite liquor store! I used to live right next to it and now that I don't I still find myself…read morecoming here to get what I need. What I like is that they have an extensive variety of options for whatever type of liquor you're feeling like. Fridays there's usually a few vendors offering taste tests of different new products. I always have experienced a great service from the staff and they always been willing and able to answer any questions I may of had.