We have been going to this speak easy place for the past 2 years .... Great prices on mid range and high end wines. Ex. Liter bottle of 23' Austin Hope $59 (79 with 20 off discount). Plump Jack $165. Love the speak easy bar at the back of the liquor store, just slide open the metal barn door. The bar tenders work in the bar or the restaurant thru another side door at the front of the store. The bartenders are great. They make phenomenal drinks and they have a 4-6 beers on tap from Belgium ambers, whites, and a few local ipa's. The restaurant is small with maybe 6-8 high tops as well as its own bar. The menu at the restaurant is different each night. One night Mexican, another smash burgers, Italian etc .... Pasta is home made. Sometimes on weekend nights, the menu is a set course meal. If you want a specific wine with dinner, you can bring it in from the liquor store and they will give it to you at list less 15%. During the peak season you need to text them to get a reservation. Now, it's first come first served. They don't take reservations over the phone. Owner and staff are A1 plus! read more

Another excellent dinner - this one was Wednesday's Coastal Menu dinner. The guest chefs delivered a delicious meal and Cali provided excellent service throughout. The wine dinner side of Dive is cozy and decor is perfect, featuring some unique pieces and TVs featuring thematically appropriate video. read more

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Love the speak-easy bar inside - "the DIVE" and enjoyed our dinner at "the HIVE" for Taco Tuesday! Cannot wait to go back! Small dining room, only 30 seats. Need reservations. P.S. - Don't tell anyone about this place - LOL! read more

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Dinner in the Hive bar was an unexpected great surprise. Made our reservation for 7:30. Seated and served soon after our arrival. Disappointed there was no Ice tea or lemonade for my Arnold Palmer but my diet coke from a can in a glass of ice was just fine. Blackened Chicken Alfredo Ceaser salad and bread were all delicious. Our server was very attentive, even made a sad face when she told us the Octopus was sold out. read more

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Always a great selection to choose from even if it's not on your list. My favorite is the shh secret back room! Not going to tell you you have to figure it out for yourself read more

I will start by saying that I have been a loyal customer to this business for over a year. I visit the store 2 to 3 times a month for a case of wine always paying using Apple Pay. On this last trip I noticed my card was charged twice so I made a trip to the store to get a refund showing the gentleman behind the counter my bank app and the fact that I was charged twice and his response was to tell me that the bank was the blame... needless to say I am reporting fraud on my account. NOT HAPPY! Buyer beware! read more

Best hidden gems you'll find as far as whiskey and bourbons and all type of beers. I would say stop by and take a look around for sure

Scott was awesome with his tequila lesson and I walked out with an amazing bottle of reposado

I never knew there was a bar in the back of the liquor store.. it is quiet, moody, and my new favorite place to sit down with a friend and have a Long conversation. The cocktails/martinis are exquisite and are made very well. The bartenders are craftsmen. I absolutely love how almost secret this is! You would never know this gem was hidden inside. read more

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Is it a liquor store? Is it a speakeasy? Is it a restaurant? The answer is YES! Simply amazing food and cocktails and selection of wine & spirits! Knowledgeable staff. Food is awesome and cocktails are unique read more

Small but mighty! Not the largest liquor store but they pack a lot in. Great whiskey selection. Knowledgeable staff! A must stop for me when I am in the area. read more

A hidden gem. A liquor store with two bars inside. One is a speakeasy that has a sliding door into a dim lit bar with a couple tables. It offers a limited supply of excellent draft beer and an endless supply of liquor. A truly hidden gem. read more

This special and hidden side room offers wine tasting pairings with a delicious dinner. It's intimate and any wine lovers will enjoy the ambience and delicious special wines served to an excellent 5 course dinner. read more

Great local liquor store with more of the crafty small batch finer spirits and accoutrements than the big box shops bother to have. If there is anything they don't have then they are super helpful to track it down or find me a substitute. read more

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Haven't been to the bar yet but they have the best and elusive liquor and liqueurs you can find. The wine selection is also next level.

This is a great place! Awesome selection and fun times at the wine tasting. Can't wait to go to The Hive for a pop up dinner.

Outstanding selection, prices, and service for wine and liquor. Every major wine region is represented and I was able to find wine for my personal preferences both in terms of quality and price. They have a first-rate selection of bourbon. It's Florida so the rum options are excellent as are other liquors, Amaro, and cocktail options. It's a store full of discovery and revelation! read more

The bartender James is a professional, knowledgeable about any drink you ask about, and can make so many delicious drinks. He makes the best in town. Anyone who has had one will tell you James at the Dive is the go-to mix master in Sarasota. read more

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Without question this newcomer offers some of the best craft cocktails in Sarasota and the awesome vibe can't be beat! Bartenders are knowledgeable so talk them up and ask questions. The drink I had--the Screamer???--with foam was spectacular and the Mai Tai was perfect! read more

Lived in sarasota my whole life, favorite liquor store no doubt. Try the espresso martini, warning it is sneaky strong af.

Because it is the closest liquor store near me and I also like to grocery shop at Detwieler's I wish that they get their prices closer to their competition. I get that they are not a big chain but they want $40 for a 1.75 of Bombay Gin that goes for $26-30 at most stores. Other than the pricing issue it seems to be a nice place with good bar. read more

I'm not one who goes out of the way to leave positive reviews but my recent experiences at The Dive Wine & Spirits compelled me to submit this. The staff, especially Broc, the owner, is welcoming and knowledgeable. They are always available to provide guidance through their well curated and diverse selection liquor and wine. The fun really happens at night where there is a surprising twist which I will leave up to you to discover. The Dive is worth the drive from anywhere in the Sarasota area. If you just want buy a bottle of liquor, you can also visit their other location off I-75, Sarasota Liquor Locker on Fruitville. read more

Highly recommend this bar/restaurant. I would call it a hidden gem in South Sarasota. Incredible menu with quality ingredients and service.

I love this place. Drinks are amazing. Went in for a pop up menu and the food was very good. The server needs to be less rugged and a little friendlier but we just go in the back for the drinks instead . Very innovative for sure read more

Came in bourbon hunting. They have a ton on single barrel, a ton of barrel picks, and a lot of variety in good brands. Did not make a purchase this time, but I will be back soon! read more

They have my new favorite Gin "Roots of Ruin" made by a renovated 100+ yr old distillery in Franfort, KY. Excellent herbacious Gin.

The selection here is outstanding, and Broc always knows about some new wines that are hidden gems. I highly suggest checking this place out. Cool atmosphere in the store as well. read more

Well, this Might be the coolest place we've been to in SRQ. What a treat. We went for a special event which was a meatball menu. Fabulous. There's a speakeasy in the back and the event room on the right is a bar and very cool vibe. read more

We came here for one of their wine tasting events and spent roughly $300 on bottles of wine before leaving. The bottles were placed in a Skyy vodka box. It turns out that there was a circular whole in the bottom of the box they gave us and a $60 bottle of wine fell through that hole and broke. We do not live close by, but we made an effort to come back to this store and explain what had happened. They immediately said no, but I asked that they call whoever was in charge to see what could be done. The person in charge stated that he needed the box it came in and the UPC from the bottle of wine. The bottle of wine shattered on the ground so the UPC was unattainable. They then pretty much said "sorry about your luck, we aren't going to replace it." I will not be returning to this place and will be sharing this story with all of my friends who have been going to their bar and events. Really disappointed in the customer service if this establishment. read more