Bet you didn't know that this bottelo has a great selection of craft beers? 400 in fact! Yup, kind…read moreof unusual for a Thirsty Camel. I was really surprised to find out. Word of mouth pointed me this way. Otherwise, I would have kept driving past. Why do they have so many awesome beers? Well, influence from the Highway Hotel. This is really awesome for this end of town as there is not another bottleo that offers this big of a range. Next stop for crafties would be closer to town. Correct me if I am wrong! Not a bad wine selection too. There were a few of the smaller boutique drops in here amongst the bigger names. Also well priced all round. For a big brand bottle shop, this one is very good. I guess times are changing with a new demand for something different.

The Thirsty Camel has been a part of the Highway Inn Hotel for a relatively short time, whereas the…read moreHighway is a long standing institution for over 100 years. All of these bottle shops are Australian owned and are connected to a pub so it's no like a freestanding Fassina, Dan Murphy's or a BWS. What I like about it besides being Aussie owned, is the name is so apt and the logo is very outback ocker displaying a camel and I think their prices are not too bad. They also run several competitions and offer a discount card where points can be earned towards a reduction on normal prices. Once you drive in there are lanes for express and browsing, as there's nothing worse than being stuck behind a dawdler especially when you're late for a party and all you want is a slab and get the hell out of there! Thirsty Camels have sprung up everywhere and there are many locations throughout South Australia, so have a look in the White Pages or go online to find where they are and support an Australian owned business. Did you know the Highway Inn had the 'world's' first drive through bottle shop! How's that for trivia. Adelaide really was forward in their thinking at the time anyway.

One searches carefully for a bottle shop that sells excellent alcoholic and non-alcoholic liquor…read more Here is one of those shops. They have advised me successfully on tastes other than mine. Their pricing ranges from budget to celebratory. Discreet entrance and bundles of off-road parking. An Aladdin's cave of a place, well worth searching out.

I went in with my mother, who was buying spirits. I was 17 at the time. I bent down to pick up the…read morebottle for her, because she had a bad back at the time. They refused to sell the spirits to my mum, because they thought i was buying it. They were extremely rude about the situation also. Won't be going back.

For convenience you might want to make a mental note of the location of this bottle shop. Otherwise…read moreit is far too easy to pass by, especially when you are in need for a drive through last minute gift. Although located next to The Edinburgh Hotel & Cellars, this little bottle-o is tucked away off main roads and hides behind trees and vines. Alas you are forgiven for being ignorant to its premises, even if you live around the area. Although secluded, its misty location and stone hemmed premises definitely gives it an iconic vibe. The staff are generally friendly, as well as educated on their content. This makes them great little helpers when making selections on a bottle of wine.

I live in the hills and work south of the city, so I drive past Belair Fine Wines each day on the…read moreway to and from work. This was never a problem for me in the past as I was unaware of the famed "wall of beer" that was tucked away in the back corner. This all changed about two years ago when my love of local and imported craft beer stepped up a notch. My online search for the best beer retailer led me to the wall of beer where I stood for probably half an hour to 45 minutes, staring at over 1001 beers, trying to decide what to buy. Sure, the staff are very friendly and helpful, but I always seem to want to pick up and put back at least 5 or 6 bottles before I decide what to purchase. There's just too much choice (if that's even a thing). Belair Fine Wines stock all the standard beers (coopers, corona, bla bla bla) that a Dan Murphy's or Liquorland would stock; however, do you think you're going to find Rogue brewery's Beard Beer (brewed with yeast from the brewers beard) or their Maple Bacon Doughnut Beer at one of those shops? No. I didn't think so. They also have every craft beer made in South Australia (Brew Boys, Lobethal Bierhaus, Smiling Samoyed, Prancing Pony, Vale), Other Aussie and New Zealand breweries (Feral Brewery, Little Creatures, Moo Brew, Stone and Wood, Croucher, Epic) as well as their own creations in collaboration with Bierhaus such as their "Belair Menace" Saison. Then there are the international beers: Belgian, Bavarian, USA, UK, Mexican, and everywhere else you can think of. They have obscure beers from tiny little breweries that the big players don't deal with. I could go on for weeks, but unlike the wall of beer, my review must have a limit. The wall of beer must be experienced, but here's my warning - give yourself some time or get help from the staff. The Great Wall of Beer does not relent, forgive or go easy on you. If you like hops, you'll get so much hops that you're head will spin. If you like milder beers, ask the staff, because there are some beers there which are not for the beginner beer drinker (names like "Heretic Torment" and "Seeing Double" are given with good reason). Futhermore, I should note that on Sundays, they have a beer tasting from 2-6pm and regularly update their facebook and tumblr with images of new beers in store. Oh yeah, They also have heaps of wine and a selection of cheeses, snacks and other beer and wine accompaniments... Like more beer. Did I mention the beer? They have lots of beer. Now I'm going to go beer a beer and then go to beer and sleep.

If you are like me and love beer, you need to go out of your way to visit the almighty beer wall at…read moreBelair Fine Wines. Even if it is to stand in awe of the amazing selection of craft beer from around the world. I swear that it glows from a distance. But, in all honesty, Belair Fine Wines pride themselves on being experts in the art of Fine Wine & Beer. They take great care in their selection and do go out of their way to ensure that customers get what they want. To the point that they will source you an item if you ask very nicely. Word of mouth brought me to Belair Fine Wines, which is a commonplace thing in Adelaide. Once someone finds something cool it doesn't take long for word to get out. It is located centrally in Belair which is not to far away for most. It is actually a nice drive for those coming from other areas in Adelaide. Craft Beer appreciation seems to have turned into somewhat like Fine Wine appreciation. It is not all about drinking beer to get drunk anymore. It is about creating something unique and fun! In fact, I just picked up a Rouge Sriracha Stout which should be interesting! Now if you know nothing about Craft Beer, never fear! The staff here are so helpful and have tried a lot of their stock. They will be able to point you in the right direction. Belair Fine Wines also have a great selection of cheeses and snacks to pair up with the Wine or Beer you have selected. Which means they offer so much more than a normal bottelo. All well priced and great for those last minute dashes to a friend's place for dinner. I hope it is Friday when you are dropping by, because you will be in with a treat in the afternoon as they sometimes do tastings. Keep an eye on their facebook.

I go here pretty often because it's close. Most of the workers are lovely and cheerful, a couple of…read morethem are jerks ( treat you like a pest just because you want buy something how very dare you!!), the selection is good. Prices alright too.