You know any store is worth visiting if you're willing to cross town for it. Double that if you're…read moreinstantly impressed upon entering- visually at first, then with the ability to find both items you want, and need. The supermarket end is always well stocked, the qaulity of produce both fresh and aged impeccable, and you can get just about anything you're after. Which is a relief if you've ever been to a bodgy supermarket that is scant in offerings, and leaves you a slightly depressed. In fact Boccaccio is the complete opposite; a happy place that's always chockers with an incredible range. The Cheese section is enormous for the shop of it's size, the deli is on par, fruits and veggies are all there, and all in great fresh qaulity; the layout of the shop and selection of items are well thought out and chosen well. Boccaccio, both for the cellars and it's supermarket are absolute first rate when it comes to qaulity shopping with extensive and well sought range and breadth of fresh groceries of every kind. The supa Iga has you covered for: produce, green groceries, cheese, meat, and everything else, it's incredible; I don't think I've found another supermarket that can match it. It's worth noting here the most integral decision for choosing to visit- that it's not any of the big two supermarkets. Onto the bottle shop ergo the actual cellars; a brilliant offering of high qaulity wines of all kinds, beers, spirits which are broken down wonderfully into their respective categories, and any other form of bloody decent tipple you may fancy. in short all the alco-wholes, done very well.

Boccaccio's has the best customer service. I had a lovely conversation with a young man at the…read morecheckout, he went further then simply asking how my day was and leaving it at that we had a proper conversation. However i found it rather odd that the rest of the store was quiet and the staff did not seem to be friends with each other as none of them where talking. Over all, It made my day very enjoyable and i recommend Boccaccio's to everyone.

Having recently taken the plunge into the world of wine, I stumbled along this venue by lack and…read morehaven't ever been disappointed amazing service, great knowledge from the staff. I have visited here many times bring friends who have all waljed away raving. The reason i was initially hooked however, was being new to the industry i walked in not know where to look and found great advice here with no pretenious attitudes just very welcoming and most of all an endless selection of amazing wines. Constantly being introduced to some unique and amazing wines

Fantastic little wine bar , very friendly service , great wine selection and a great spot for an…read moreafterwork drink for locals who can walk home come the bar. Tastefully decorated and has a great feel to it.

Not your average wine store, Small Patch is an exciting addition to Hawthorn -- a nice mix of…read moreboutique wine store, cellar door and bar. Nice and convenient too, at the intersection of Burwood and Glenferrie Roads. They specialise in craft beer, microbrews, boutique and organic wines. The staff know their stuff and are happy to chat to help you make an informed choice or leave you to it. What is a perfect match for wine and beer? Yes. Cheese. They sell that too. Along with olives, potato chips and other small wine complementing tasties, they have you sorted. You can also BYO food; they have an agreement with some local takeaway restaurants on the same strip. When I was there you could grab some nosh from Omahs and Red Elephant.

What a great little store. Just what we need in Hawthorn REAL BOOZE…read more. They have a great variety or wine from local Aussie producers like 'Lady who shoot their lunch' with some great beers and ciders like one of my favorite Golden Axe Cider. They are always happy to see you and will help you choose a great wine, beer or cider for what ever you have planed. Cheers to the happy drinkers..

Repeatedly charged full price on discounted products. Sell…read moreexpired alcohol, e.g. beer (several months) at full price. Dodgy. On plus side the range is OK.

It's so handy having this Vintage Cellars nearby in ChinaTown. You can swing past on your way to…read moreone of the many BYO places in ChinaTown and pick up a bottle of wine or beers from here. The store has Chinese translations for most signage in and outside the store (It is in ChinaTown after all), but most of all provides a great range of beers, ciders, wines and spirits. The beverages in here are quite cheap, they always have a range that are stocked up in the aisle and presented with a great price. You can find a bottle of red or white for around %10, and usually have spirits 2 for $60. The staff are outstanding here, all very friendly and happy to help with any recommendations. Quite frequently there's a chipper young blonde behind the counter who has a laugh or two in her.

Depending on who's working, this is either a very convenient bottle shop or the greatest bottle…read moreshop ever. Most of the staff here are exceptionally knowledgeable about booze, and one of them knows hip hop pretty well too, which is cool. One time I went there and they were playing the Trem album. And if that ain't enough, they're open until midnight!

After you've visited one of Fitzroy's many trendy restaurants you might be wondering where you can…read morebuy the bottle of wine you just had. If this is the case then pay a visit to the brand new Blackhearts & Sparrows on Smith Street. There's loads of interesting wines to choose from, including a massive selection of pre-chilled whites in the fridge. The selection is curated for "drink me now" moments rather than "put this away forever" which is just what you need when you've got a table at a BYO restaurant or want to buy something on the way home from work. There's also a massive craft beer selection, and a tidy collection of spirits if you're after something stiffer.

This shop has been on my radar for quite some time, and I was shocked when I found out how close in…read moreproximity I've been to it for so long! It's smack on Smith Street, walking distance from Forester's Beer Hall. It's like the ideal place for a craft beer to take home after drinking and tasting different ones. The girl working at Blackhearts & Sparrows was super friendly. We were greeted walking in, further asked for help, and further recommended that when you buy a mix and match to make a 6 pack of beers, it's 10% off. Do I want a free beer? Heck YES. It's that spending to save, but we grabbed four beers to begin with, so two just sounded like extra awesome to take home. They specialize in boutique wine too. And if you are after something specific, they can track it down and order it for you. My first visit was for beer, my next will be for a delectable wine. And so I left Blackhearts & Sparrows, perfectly smitten with their variety that you can't find in the norm.