You're an American and you want to get some Irish whiskey you can't get in the states - and you're…read morein Dublin. You come here. Period. This place is amazing. So much great stuff. Guy there absolutely knows his stuff. Interesting he was recommending a Dunville whiskey to someone that I bought in a similar store in Belfast that the guy there recommended to me (and their recommendation was correct). This is also near the Whiskey Museum which I recommend too. Hit the museum, then come to this place. You will leave a very happy camper.

Literally from the second I walked in to the time I left the service here was too notch. Everyone…read morewas kind and pleasant. It's not too big but also not too small either. Literally the perfect selection of whiskey and more. I loved how the employees explained the whiskey to me and gave their personal recommendations as well. I just loved the vibe here and would highly recommend it to all.

I had no idea this place existed. I was drawn in firstly by the word liquor as every time I slip up…read moreand say that word instead of spirits my friends roll their eyes and beat the learnt Americanisms out of me. But here I can safely say it without fear of, 'Oh listen to yourself for crying out loud! You are not in an episode of the Hills, you are in a dole queue in cold Dublin.' The place is huge! Maybe I have lived a sheltered life for too long but I was positively giddy to be in a store this big dedicated to booze. Amazing selection, great promotions and they do gift cards and I can say liquor in a safe place.

Can't really miss this off-license when heading up Francis Street. This is a big boozy supermarket…read morecatering to all your drunken needs. I actually prefer spending my drinking-money in a small local business, but Molloy's deserves a praise for an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits. And they always have some special offers.

Buying alcohol in 'Booze 2 Go' is a peculiar experience. The cashiers are shielded from any form of…read moreinteraction by bulky bulletproof glass. The set-up is far more reminiscent of a high security bank than an off-license. The drink they have to offer is presented within a display cabinet to the right of the shop with all price tags stuck to the front of the bottles. Akin to a bank or post office you drop your money into the drawer at the counter and close the cover that is then towed back to the cashier's side. Having told them your drink order you are then passed it again through the same means of the sliding drawer with the alcohol in a paper bag. This feels very surreptitious, very 'underground' if not moderately corrupt. Of course it's not and all they are doing is protecting themselves against the misconduct of abusive and light-fingered, thieving customers prominent in the centre of Dublin but you can't help but feel faintly nervy by the curious set up. The drinks are cheaper than purchasing them elsewhere with a can of Bulmers priced at €1.35. This however bodes for a narrow stockpile. When I last visited they did not sell Druids and so I was forced to go elsewhere. Booze 2 Go is definitely creditable if we're talking about acquiring low-priced booze, but it couldn't give the impression of being more disreputable if it tried. NB/ Any purchase done by credit/ laser card has to be 12 euros or over.

The Grapevine on the Ballymun Road used to be my local off-license. Now that I moved away from…read moreGlasnevin, I miss the friendly service and well-kept shop. Drinking can be a vile pastime but when you buy your alcohol in this place it doesn't seem so wicked. First off, the inside of the shop is clean and the floors are polished. Secondly, this business is more than just booze and cigarettes. You can almost call it a newsagents. It has a great selection of newspapers and magazines and sells all the daily staples like milk, bread, butter and juice. Every time I go to the Grapevine there are always some good sales and the shop keeper is available to help. He never follows you around or eyes you suspiciously like in some other places.

I love that when you come in here unlike most off-liecences they arent looking at you non-stop but…read morewill help you if you need anything Prices are really good for what seems like a family owned store and have a good selection for the size of theyre shop. Only thing is that it could be a bit bigger

There's been a real turnaround at O'Briens in the last couple of years; clearly someone's gotten…read morethe message that not everyone is in the market for cheap reds and blousey whites for drinking out of jam jars. Stroll into O'Briens' Glasnevin location and find yourself in a veritable varietal library. The shelves and floors are crammed here -with a lot of the floor space given over to artistic displays of the labels on sale. Surprisingly a door bell means that visitors will need to present themselves and be buzzed in before browsing the shop. Stocking mainly from small wine growers from the Old and New World, O'Brien's new approach to wine selling is closer to the winery experience, with regular tastings and a more robust catalogue to choose from. There's always something on sale here, and if wine isn't to your taste, this large Offie also delivers on main brand spirits and beers.

This Tesco was one of the nearby grocery stores to our Hotel on Parnell Street. Gayle and were…read morehere for hotel wine and snacks, while I added a Saturday edition of The Guardian. Self Check out was straightforward, while store staff were helpful while keeping the lines moving.

The easiest Tesco to get to in town, mainly because you don't have to go through a shopping centre…read moreto get there. Although it's perpetually understaffed, it's also usually far less busy than other such stores around the city, which makes it a good place to pop in if you're in a hurry and need to pick up something for dinner stat. I also got a chocolate and hazelnut croissant thing there yesterday, and delicious doesn't do it justice.

Kelly's has served me as my local off-licence for years, and I love this place. The staff are…read morefantastic, the selection is very good, and they offer some great deals. The guys generally pick a selection of wines to put on special in the centre of the floor, generally around the €10 mark, and they change frequently: for example, during the summer, you're likely to find some fruity barbecue wines on offer. Advice is available if, like me, you don't know much about your wines, and they're more than happy to steer you towards value-for-money rather than try to upsell. As a beer man myself, Kelly's is miles better than the other local off-licence. They stock all the usual suspects in an open fridge, but they also have an excellent selection of quality imports such as Flensburger, Baltika, Spaten, etc. They stock some good Irish brews as well, and regularly have five for €10 on some of the good European beers. Better selection, better staff, and good deals. What more could you want? While you could probably find better bargains on mass-produced plonk in Tesco's or similar, these guys have a great selection and know their stuff. As a small local business, they do an outstanding job serving their customers, too. And if you need it, they can sort out your party needs with glass hire, too.

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This place is fabulous and what a find. One of my colleagues suggested we take a trip to this place…read moreand the selection of wines and beers is amazing including a good section of premium wines. Prices are also reasonable and the staff are very helpful. Can't wait for my next trip back :-)

This place is fantastic and has a great range of wines and beers. All the fellas that work there…read moreare so helpful and friendly. However, one incident with a female employee really turned me off going back. I was treated quite rudely and with a condescending attitude. Would be slow to return after this experience.

Well stocked, extremely friendly staff and they are always offering tastings. They have wine…read moreseminars etc from time to time if you're a member. Ask for Emma - lovely girl who knows her stuff ! Hic .....

I was expecting much more based on my epxeriences at the London location…read more There was a very limited selection of Cubans, with the prices being the priciest I have seen anywhere. Staff was very helpful and made a few recommendations, but the one that I smoked after leaving was poorly constructed and I was unable to finish the cigar.

Locals, when asked where one can find a diverse selection of whiskey at decent prices, will direct…read moreyou to this place. Although this establishment is small, their selection of whiskey is quite large and varied. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about what they are selling and, honestly, they couldn't be friendlier. For instance, I was emotionally distraught and conflicted on which whiskey to take home. They offered my wife and I taste test and spoke to us about each bottle and its associated flavor profile. The best was that they didn't try to sell me on anything, it was a genuine conversation. Excellent customer service! Overall, I walked out of there, mission accomplished, with a great experience, two bottles of whiskey, and about five small sample bottles for a little under €200. Side note: they also have a small selection of good cigars if you're in the mood. Enjoy!