I used to have a business next door to Drink Liquor. During breaks, I would go next door for some snacks and drinks. Kevin and his Dad, Mr Kim were always nice to me and his other customers! Great Convenience corner store run by a very friendly family! read more

Seeing as how all these reviews are 15-20 years old, I thought I'd provide an update. This is a fantastic business that does well exactly what it's supposed to do - be a very solid neighborhood bodega. Yes, they close early, but so does everything in SF. If you need a quick fix for a snack, six pack, cheap bottle of wine, booze, or a pack of smokes, they have you covered. It's refreshing to have a small business continue to thrive and offer their products without assumption or smug. I'll continue to support this neighborhood staple and you should do the same. Cheers! read more

Mr. Kim is the real deal. Is that even his name? I don't know - doesn't matter. I roll in there to buy an It's It or a beer and he's listening to the Giants on a radio as psyched as if he's sitting at Candlestick (because he remembers Candlestick) with a hot dog and a beer....big smile, how you doin? What's up? All good - thanks for asking. Your smile, the joy, life is good and all that - teach me how to find the joy you find in the mundane. I'm sure you have bad days but you'd never show it / can we hang out? - show me the way - hugs Mr. Kim.... read more

Drink Liquor - If you know - you know - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here solely to get the morning paper since I all had was a card. When I walked in, as I do with many stores I walk into, I got sidetracked and decided to buy a couple drinks as well. So I went to the register with my 2 drinks & newspaper at hand, gave the cashier my card, and was quickly told that the CREDIT CARD MINIMUM was $8. Ugh! So for some reason I have issues trying to buy things when I feel like I'm being forced to, so I search around up and down all their aisles and decided on just purchasing a small bottle of Tylenol. My total came to $12 that day ... when all I wanted was a paper. Oh well ... I only have myself to blame, I should've had coins. ... and when the charge came up on my statement it said Dirink Liquor; not sure what happened there. read more

A place by the name of drink liquor better be good an well it is pretty cool. They have great energy drinks. Some cool granola bars. I've even bought some clothes here. They have all kinds of stuff here. They have a lot of stuff that makes them a very convenient place to be and the location is great. I always have great parking when coming here. HOw could anyone not like this place??? read more

Amazing store. It has liquor plus everything you could possibly need. Medicine, light bulbs, cleaning supplies, ice cream, yogurt, canned goods, etc! read more

If the voters of the State of California remember there was a state proposition back in 2006, Prop 86 which would have incresed the excise tax on tobacco products. This money was to be used in education for children to either quit smoking if they have already begun, or to avoid taking up the habit in the first place via education intervention. This place sported a 'No on 86!' poster, as distributed by one or more of the major tobacco corporations. I had known the son of the owner of this mum-and-pop shop on the southwest corner of Balboa Street and 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. He was ameniable. But one day just before the upcoming election, upon popping in the place, I saw him and asked him why they were carrying this sign, he did a 'shhh!' to me. It was so clear this business saw extra profits first over the health and well being of children! The major tobacco firms had, such as Philip Morris, and Reynolds America, et al, to get the voters to make certain that this proposition would fail. Unfortunately the tobacco industry won, it indeed failed to pass! Thanks to some greedy business owners such as Drink Liquor who only saw only the short term kickback at the expense of the basic health of the future of America, it's children! Shameful! This is the reason that since 2006 I had decided to indefinitely boycott this business as I do not want my money to simply go to someone who has such a callous disregard and greedy that children's health means absolutely nothing to them! For interest, this is a synopse of that proposition: Prop 86 would have amended the state constitution to increase the excise tax on tobacco cigarettes by $2.60 per pack, in order to fund healthcare expansion and education. Proposition 86 failed to pass, with 48.0% approval. (Wikipedia) Please, if you have a conscience, avoid this shop at all costs! I would not recomment this place to anyone! Chidren's health first! NOT money! Thank you read more

Used to be a recovering Alcoholic......now.... drop the Recovering. Thank you Drink Liquor...my constant Encourager. Your sign illuminates my window from across the street. I obey the sign whenever I'm sad....which is most days... I drink because I'm sad....I'm sad because I'm fat....and I'm fat because I drink. I shall obey....Drink Liquor. Boom! read more

I love drink liquor. They carded me for a YEAR before they stopped, but somehow they never made me upset about it. And also, it's as though I worked for the privilege of not being carded. He's even given me the paper on credit before (50cents!!). Things are overpriced, but it's a CONVENIENCE store not a CHEAP store. The name "Drink Liquor" is so awesome that they could charge 6 bucks for 2 buck chuck and I wouldn't care! Also... they have a spectacular variety of Ben and Jerry's. read more

The couple here are amazingly nice and have a great selection of tasty sweets (Milanos, Pocky, etc.) I recommend this place 10/10 for getting your convenience store necessities if you find yourself in the area. read more

How can I not give 5 stars to a place that cards me EVERY single time I go in? And it has the hands down best name for a liquor store in SF, if not the world. Is it just a name or is it a command as well? See, in English the imperative form of a verb is typically the same as the regular usage form. In Spanish it would be "Tome guaro" if it a command, and "Toma guaro" if its just a name, and not a command. It is obscenely close to my flat, and the prices are a buck lower for twelve packs than Arguello Super, and they card me! I like getting carded as I am in my 30's and it brings back fond memories. I can hear the old lady's sweet dulcet voice now, she softly croons, "ID! YOU SHOW ID!" then she sells me a 12 pack of B Minus for the nice price of $10.85, which means she hasn't figured out the whole CRV add-on thing, which is another reason why this place rocks. read more

I'm reading some of these reviews and it's ridiculous... The couple are nice people who own it. I just walked in there for the first time it was 12 AM they had what I needed the price was fine, and if I wanted a better price I should've had the forethought to go to BevMo at 8 o'clock, But since I'm now in the mood for a piña colada and it's 12 AM I'm definitely not going to complain about the price. I'm actually going to be thankful that this place is open at 12 AM and able to give me my piña colada. For all you haters who are whining about the high prices who go and buy your liquor at 1 AM... Get over yourself... Like I said if you don't like the price have the forethought to go to Safeway and buy your food or go to BevMo and buy your liquor at their open hours... I guess you don't understand why they call a store a convenience store and they're typically a little more expensive. The people who wrote these bad reviews sound like the same people that cancel an Uber after six minutes because it took to long to get there or give the poor driver at three in customer reviews because it took the driver to long to get to you to give you a ride even though the streets in the city are filled with traffic. read more

It may very well be destiny that this is the nearest late night corner store to my new place. They do make you go home before you drink your liquor, though. read more

They don't use fixed pricing and hike up prices for items depending on their mood. This place is a rip off. Don't go here.

Drink Liquor is a great neighborhood corner store. I mean look at the name, its friggin perfect! But I have to say the prices of their tall cans and 40s are a little high so I had to knock them a star, but I always enjoy my discussions about the Giants with the owner and his wife. If your in the hood check out Drink Liquor and - Buy some Liquor! read more

The guy that runs this liquor store is super friendly and nice. There is an $8 minimum for credit card purchases, so come prepared. I only come here for small things but it seems like a pretty typical liquor store. I like it because the old man behind the counter reminds me of my grandpa :) read more

BEWARE: Everything here is overpriced. I go to Drink Liquor only for major emergencies. I only go here occasionally because there is no other convenient store that is open late night in a 20 black radius. They sell Trader Joe's Charles Shaw for $4.50 for cryin' out loud. If you are in a desperate need for a 40 at 3:30am and live in the area then this might be your only choice...God speed. read more

The first time around I thought it was a good spot close to my place. The second time around the prices changed. The woman didn't know how to price things. Makes me question things. read more

Actually, not a bad corner store. Handy for USF students; I bought a lot of, um, bottled water in here over the years.

Truth in advertising. We should all try to live up to this little market's name. Bottoms up!

Cute ladies run this store but unfortunately 'drink liquor' doesn't live up to their name. They do have booze and beer but not nearly enough! This is more of a convenience mart than liquor store. They do have a nice selection of snacks should you need some kettle chips or candy. read more

Good location, convenient for the neighborhood, good name. I do have to knock it though for the fact that just about ALL the beer in the store is overpriced. $2.75 is incredibly ridiculous for a tall can of Schlitz. I prefer the store on 2nd and Geary. read more

Great corner store, the couple that own it are super nice and they have competitive prices.

I don't buy liquor here (head a few blocks northeast to the BevMo at Geary & Stanyan instead), but I go for Twix PB or an emergency chocolate chip run when I have the impulse to make cookies. The people who work there are mellow and friendly, and the older man often tries to give me a lighter for no reason at all. Yes, like any convenience store, it's over-priced (and therefore loses a star), but they somehow make you feel good about it. And hell, the name alone is worth a small surcharge. read more

Great corner store. Any place where the owner says hello to me every morning on my way to the bus will alway have my loyalty.

I choose this place over any other liquor store in the area, and it definitely beats the snippy atmosphere of Arguello's around the corner. The old couple is really nice, though I found out a while ago that the youngest guy working there, I think his name is Kevin, charges less than they do. He usually works during the day and the old couple at night. The old couple charge $2.25 for a 1 liter of soda while the young guy charges $2.00. A can of soda at night costs $1 while during the day it costs .75 cents. What I think is really crazy is how they charge $2.25 for a 1 liter and $2.50 for a 2 liter, so you get another liter for a quarter dollar more. Recently though, the young guy has been charging what the old couple usually charge. I think they got to him!!! I don't care though, their friendliness is worth going there. read more

This place is the bomb! everyone is always nice to me no matter what shape im in. Three cheers to the Drink Liquor!!

I love the Kims! This was the first corner store I ever went to when I moved to SF. Always a smiling face...or two...or three...or four! Great people, great service. read more

the go-hard choice for a shop name is pretty on point. you are going there so you can drink liquor. no? so belly up and buy that shit. always open and always friendly. sometimes a free lighter!! they got tape and toenail clippers as well. read more

Solid store. Good beer prices and they have 36 packs which are crucual for beer pong or pole drinking days. People are cool. Prices can be high for non alcohol items, but it is a convenience store, what do you expect? read more

Mr and Mrs Kim are wonderful couple and are such a fixture of the neighborhood. They know me and my boyfriend, and what we smoke, so when I go in, I just say "Just mine" or "Mine and his." Great service read more