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.

From the owner: We sell top quality craft beers, exclusive fine wines and premium spirits.read more

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.

Brand spanking new off-licence in Clontarf village. I like this one because they have great wine…read moredisplays (appearance is everything) and the staff actually ask you if you need a hand finding anything. There's nothing like good old-fashioned service! Last time I went in they were selling bottles of Stella for 1 euro a pop - score!

Really like this off license due to their excellent customer service and large range of ciders and…read morecraft beers. They have a loyalty card and let you know about special offers,which is a bit dangerous for my drinking! Really good layout,friendly service and good prices. Highly recommended

Excellent off licence on Baggot Street…read more I knew it as it's former incarnation of Oddbins from back in the day. They do wine and do it well, with a massive selection. They always have prosecco on offer or part of a deal. This time it was two for 22 EUR. I opted for a decent chilled French rosé, which was 13 EUR. They have a well stocked wine fridge, if you need a bottle already chilled. They also have a decent craft beer and cider selection too. Which is another reason we frequent here. You know there'll be a good choice to decide from. They also sell Sheridan's cheese, but we've not tried it from here. Another thing that interested us on our latest visit is we noticed a Deliveroo sign. They're on Deliveroo!! They don't sell a big range on through the app and the wines are at the higher end of the scale price wise, but still it's handy to know the service is there. Staff are alway nice to deal with.

This is quite a gem! We've heard from friends this is the place to be, and only wish it were closer…read moreto where we live because we'd be there often! It's such a cozy little spot, perfect for enjoying some wine, and their food is good too. We purchased our wine upstairs, from an excellent selection. We were out for Portuguese wine and we were impressed with their stock, since it tends to be limited in most shops. We had to decide between a few but purchased a bottle of Nieport red: Lagar de Baixo from the Bairrada region, which was excellent! We went downstairs and asked if we could chill the wine slightly, the waiter was very nice and brought a bucket of ice. We sat in the sort of lounge area, in big comfy chairs near the fireplace, and it just couldn't have been more cozy. We also tried their bread and spread plates and they were both very good, we particularly loved the bacon jam! We are looking forward to being back (and often) to try more of their wine and food. The staff are so helpful and welcoming, the selection is excellent, the ambience is lovely, it couldn't be better! Highly recommended for an evening out with friends, or a romantic date night.

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!

I was on search of an old fashion scones, rather than the croissant…read more The scones really hit the spot

Doesn't accept American Express also TAP doesn't work with self check…read moreout..................................

Support your local off licence! This one is pretty hot stuff, as far as off licences go. The guy…read morewho works here is really nice, and is always up for a chat, which makes all the difference in a store, as far as I'm concerned. There is always a good selection of wine and plenty of wines on sale! You can usually pick up a pretty decent sale wine for around the 7 euro mark, and these are worth a try. They have Pimms here, although on the rare occasion that Dublin has a bout of amazing weather stocks run low! So make sure you stock up early... And the clincher for me is that they sell Bundaberg Rum here (a fave from back home, which you can hardly find anywhere in Ireland!) Granted, it is twice the price you can get it for back home, so I'll just opt for Captain Morgans instead, but it is nice to see it on the shelves just the same :-)

Okay, so it might be a smidge dearer than the supermarkets for beer, but it's a local shop for…read morelocal people. And have you seen how much effort they put into that Oktoberfest display in the front window? They will also go to great lengths to help you select a wine and keep a straight face when you can't tell a Chardonnay from a Bordeaux.

Excellent shop! I have had many people recommend this place to me, and I will be continuing that…read moretradition. A great selection, floor to ceiling packed with a great variety of wines. I'm always on the look out for a good Portuguese wine (and Port wine) section and this place clearly has a few carefully selected gems, was very happy with what I found there. We've been very happy with the Douro wines we've picked up here, as well as some excellent LBV and Tawny Ports, from the better but more obscure vineyards, which is always refreshing. The staff are very friendly and so helpful, they really know their stuff and the best part about it is there's nothing pretentious about this place at all! Just good wine and good people, you can't ask for more!

It's official - I have found the source of all my future wine-related purchases. The Corkscrew is…read morethe BEST wine stockist I have ventured into thus far in my Dublin meanderings. Why, you ask? Well, firstly because they have the most incredible range of wine from all over the world. They even stock my favourite label from Western Australia, Vasse Felix, which I've not found ANYWHERE else in Ireland. Secondly, their staff are wonderful. They are not the haughty, pretentious types you might expect to find in such an establishment. Oh no, they take the time to talk to every customer who enters the store, ask about their wine preferences, suggest future purchases for the expansion of the customer's palate, and discuss wines previously purchased and liked/disliked. Chris, a lovely guy from the UK, spoke to me while I was in store, and while I'm by no means a wine connoisseur, or a bulk-buyer, he still took the time out to find out about the kind of vino I like to drink. From there he formed a kind of 'career trajectory' for my wine tastes, based on what I drink now and what I should be trying. I found him incredibly helpful and not at all dismissive of my 'bargain bin' level of wine knowledge. While I was in the store I heard the other sales assistant speaking to a woman who'd had a less than amicable experience with her last purchase. They discussed the reasons for her not enjoying that particular bottle (these things happen, everyone has different tastes), and he made suggestions on wines that might provide her with an experience more to her liking. The fact that she came back to the store and trusted these guys to advise her on her next purchase really says something about the level of service provided here. So you see, at The Corkscrew, wine, as life, is about the journey, not the destination, it's about branching out and trying something new and it's not about sticking to the tried and true (although, in fairness to these guys, they have tried nearly every bottle in store). If you want a wine merchant who will know you by name, and who in less than 10 minutes will be able to diagnose your particular drinking condition and provide you with the remedy, make The Corkscrew your off-licence of choice.