I have nothing but good things to say about their retail business. They have lots of rare and…read moreharder-to-find wines. They are a great retailer, very knowledgeable of wines old world and new. They have a fantastic selection. My issue is with their auction business, which I think they have very little they can do about it as they are taking the word of the sellers that the bottles have been properly cellared. Multiple Aubert Chardonnays (2014-2017) bottlings, top end, have been clearly past their prime despite being in the start of the prime drinking window, and one bottle that was very tired. So it seems to be less of the "rare bad bottle" problem and more of a systemic issue with some of their sellers. I'll change this review if other such start-of-the-prime-drinking-window bottles through K&L prove to show they are drinking well and increase the ratio of good to bad items. I have a lot more of these bottles to test. Edit: may 2026 - a few more Aubert Chardonnay's going back to a 2018 Eastside were opened and we're all spectacular, crisp and peaked. Our stats are much better now on the aging of chards through the auction. Changing to 5 stars.

Bordeaux "Overachievers"! Great, curated, hosted, poured by…read moreDeja Overby. We tasted and took in the knowledge.

I stopped here end of 2023 and have been checking out their other locations since. Love that I can…read moreget my olive oil here in the city from a family owned business and also the delicious dips are worth the try! They even got some pita chips for you to get all in one trip. Service was also good they were talkative and friendly.

Great selection. Owner is super nice and will answer any questions that you have. Some prices are…read moregreat, while others, I.E. the allocations, are a bit overpriced. Not as much as others, especially for the area, but could most definitely be a little closer to MSRP.

I can't recommend San Francisco Tequila Shop enough! Last year I stumbled upon them when I wanted…read moreto give my son a last-minute birthday gift. (I live in Houston and my son & his husband live in San Francisco.) I visited with Mike, who listened to me closely and then steered me towards three bottles of tequila that were better than the brands I **thought** I should buy. He prepared a gift basket and thoughtfully threw in a small bottle of mezcal for our son to try. One year later: I 'chatted' with Mike again (their web site has a CHAT option that they monitor closely and respond to immediately) and inquired about Del Maguey mezcal options (his gift last year introduced my son to his new favorite tequila) and he guided me well. He asked Moose to contact me and together we created another terrific birthday basket. Both Mike & Moose are friendly, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and very customer-service oriented. The shop's selection is quite large - if you are a fan of tequila, you will be amazed and very happy to stop in and/or 'chat' with San Francisco Tequila Shop! My rating of the store (and those who work there) on a scale of 1 - 10 is 100!

Support local! Great tequila shop! Love stopping by when I'm in town! Moose (owner) and Scott know…read moretheir stuff & won't steer you in the wrong direction!

A great selection of drink options. I used to stop by on Thursdays after work because there is…read moreusually a tasting from a maker. It's so nice to be able to try before you buy and ask questions about the products. Staff here is exceptional and will help you find what you need.

Not a large space, but with the space they have they have a really great selection of craft beers,…read morespirits (at least whiskey - I wasn't really looking at the other stuff), and wine (from what it looks like). Very neatly organized and well displayed. The person behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. He asked if I needed any help with anything, but I pretty much knew what I was looking for. They have some pretty rare bottles and cans that come in for the craft beer selection. I ended up buying a few. I was tempted to buy some whiskey as well since I do have bottles that you normally don't find elsewhere, but maybe next time.

This was fun. The best way I can describe this place is to say that, in one photo, I was able to…read morecapture both Fortaleza anejo and Ocotomore scotch. Wow. Not a large place, but they seemed eager to talk booze with anyone. A young woman talked vermouth with me for a while, while going over their extensive collection. I ended up with a bottle of St George's NOLA coffee liqeuer, and suggested they carry Widow Jane bourbon.

This San fransico liquor store has been on this corner for a very long time. They specialize in…read morepremium spirits, but also champagne. I have been coming here for years whenever I need a bottle of champagne cause they have a massive collection. I also belong to their champagne Society wine club, and have bottles delivered to me every month Check out this place if you need good booze

What can I say? This is the friendly wine shop on the street. Not that other places are not…read morefriendly, but I get the feeling here that they'd invite me to Thanksgiving if I was new in town. Bottles are curated with a small but choice selection and you'll always find time with them to ask about things or get questions answered. For the clueless shopper, it's a great place to find a bottle. For the knowledgable (which I am not), it also seems to hit the mark.

Best wine shop in the city with such an approachable attitude. They provide a super selection of…read moreliqueur as well mixes. Wine Tastings Saturdays are so fun. Whether you are looking for the chill $ every nite wine, the glamorous wine to please to that perfect holiday wine they got it down and will help you to a T. They also got the chilled ones in the fridge and a fantastic selection of picnic drinks to go. The best part is the prices are competitive and the service is so friendly. Right off 24th Street and the Church line the location and ambiance couldn't be better.

Love this unassuming shop. Great selection of both mainstream and obscure wines, beer and…read morespirits. There are often reps from interesting companies presenting their product. Everyone is friendly and never had a bad experience here. I also recommend the Palestinian olive oil; great product which is difficult to find elsewhere.

Great selection of rums, all bangers. Don't have to worry about getting a dud. I picked up a bottle…read moreof Smith & Cross, and a bottle of El Dorado 12. Go get limes at a nearby Chinese market and get to making Mai Tais

Love visiting Golden Bear for their unique Turkish coffee! Ed and his staff are always so friendly…read moreand kind, and it makes my day whether I enjoy my coffee within the shop or get it to-go. Recently, I tried their iced Turkish coffee, which had a strong taste and was able to energize me for the rest of my morning. The shop itself has plenty of seating and plenty of drinks (including alcohol) and snacks to act as a mini-grocery store.

Ordered a beef and mushroom piroshki. Really good!! Also, tried the Turkish Mocha. Very good…read more Different that your traditional mocha you get from coffeehouses. Will come back and try other items on the menu as well.

Mr. Liquor on Mission isn't a fancy wine shop, it's a true neighborhood corner store, the kind…read moreevery city block wishes it still had. I had actually seen this place on Instagram long before I ever came to San Francisco, mostly because of their pre‑bagged drinks. It looked like such a uniquely city thing -- quick grab & go mixes already put together so you don't have to think about it. When I finally made it to the West Coast, stopping here felt like checking off a small bucket‑list spot. You notice it before you even walk in, bright signs in the window, stacked drinks, and that steady flow of locals popping in and out like part of their daily routine. Inside, it's tight aisles packed floor to ceiling with beer, liquor, snacks, sodas, energy drinks, and a random mix of everyday essentials you didn't realize you needed until you saw them. The pre‑bagged drinks were just as cool in person, and what really made it memorable was that they hand you a cup of ice when you buy one. Simple, but somehow makes the whole experience feel intentional and welcoming instead of just transactional. The staff was friendly and quick, clearly used to keeping the line moving while still acknowledging everyone who walks in. It's not a place you browse slowly. You step in, grab what you need, exchange a quick hello, and head back out to Mission Street. However, we treated it like a tourist attraction, laughing at the drink names, and hovering around while we each picked a drink. Not a destination shop in the traditional sense, but for me it was. Really cool to travel across the country and finally stop into a place I'd only seen online and it lived up to the vibe.

Need to start your SF day on a high? Yeah come here to Mr. Liquor and pick your ziploc of choice!…read more Found this place on tiktok and wanted to give it a try with the mixes they had! It was so fun looking at the bags and asking my friends which one looks the most dangerous so we could have some fun. The names of these mixes were so funny and the owner was so sweet too! After we got our mixes, we went to dolores park and drank them here and had a blast If you want to have enough more fun, buy a bottle and add more alcohol but you did not hear it from me

Nearest liquor store in the area and they offer quite the options. It's almost always the same guy…read morebehind the counter every time I've gone in and he's nice, always offers chocolates. My rating goes down though because it's far too overpriced. I just purchased a 4pk of seltzers and 1 tall can of beer and paid $36....baffling. I should have questioned it right then and there but we were talking and I just tapped my card. Disappointing.

I miss the old sign painted on the building itself. It was weird and vaguely Russian-looking and…read moreslightly off-putting in a non-off-putting way. They have everything you could ever want from a corner store, including a surprising wine collection and way too many T-shirts and baseball caps. This place hits it out of the park in the selection department, five out of five. But the first few times I came here, the guy working the counter was very gruff with me. I like curmudgeonly types as much as the next guy--I'm crusty and rough around the edges sometimes myself--but the first time, it was like he was itching for something to start an argument with me about. I haven't had that experience recently, but it did happen more than once. They do a pretty good business, but it's never crowded in an annoying way like Mission District or TL corner stores can be and often are. The prices seem high for the neighborhood, but I've mainly bought soda here, and it seems like every corner store is ripping people off on the price of soda at the moment. It's right on the edge between three stars and four, but I'm feeling generous today.