Often considered one of the best privately owned beer and wine stores in Nanaimo…read more That statement is not without some backing. Firstly, their prices are one of the more competetive compared to other beer and wine stores. The Windward Beer and Wine Store over by the hospital is considered one of the most expensive. Secondly, they go out of their way to get different and unique items and are more than willing to get something in for a customer. Their hours are very reasonable as well. Basically if you are in town and need to head to a Beer and Wine store than try to make your way here rather than some of the other ones nearby.

Often considered one of the best privately owned beer and wine stores in Nanaimo, I'll agree to…read morethat. The pub is for seniors. They almost need a sign saying "Seniors only".

This place needs a shake up!! Bad attitudes and extremely poor customer service. Great little store…read morebut staff needs a tune-up!

e I think northgate liquor store is awesome. The selection is huge and the staff have always been…read morevery helpful and very friendly i have never felt uncomfortable there. they also try to get everyone service very quickly!

Went in and had a conversation about beer making today and they were incredibly helpful and kind…read more Will be using them again in the future!

Really helpful staff. Always willing to answer questions and always a great attitude.read more

I am giving fours stars only because of the menu and food. I have always had good service here…read more Been coming here for 6 years or so. It is true the place is a little worn but pubs are having a hard time these days and it is at least clean. On to the menu. They have weekly "specials" that are sometimes good depending on your taste. If you are older they are a little far out and new age. The rest is standard pub fare. The kitchen is a bit hit and miss with hit being more often than miss. I would like to see the specials be a bit more recognizable. Meatloaf or a monte cristo etc. would be nice once in a while. But being able to walk in and they know what I drink kinda makes up for it. Sitting in a pub from the 1800s is interesting as well. Think of all the miners who drank here after their shift.

Asked the waitress for water to start, then she completely ignored me as I tried to order drinks…read moreand food. Basically felt like I didn't even exist. Never had a service that bad. Didn't get to eat dinner.

I went in with my girlfriend to get some drinks for my sister and her husband, we were taking a…read moremoment at the tall cans to choose what one my sister would like best. My girlfriend spent 50$ on beverages, while I spent almost 20$ on a packet of cigarettes. Upon trying to exit this business we found ourselves locked in, and being the only 2 people in the store.it was quite frightening, and unlawful. The worker demanded to search our purses. I was only carrying a wallet, while my girlfriend was carrying a small purse that only fit her wallet and keys. We were both dressed in rather form fitting clothing as well. The worker said she saw us steal a tall can. I indicated to the worker that if we had stolen a tall can she would easily be able to see it on us. Keep in mind we had just spent 70$ at this business. Upon clearly being able to see that there was no theft, the worker, instead of an apology for her mistake taunted us with "I'm going to review the cameras and will call the police if I see anything"

Pretty sure this is the place I frequent most in Nanaimo. ;)…read more I used to work at a liquor store in Vancouver and I have to say, I appreciate the laid back atmosphere. I'd liken it most to something like the El Dorado (for Vancouver locals), maybe a step up from that. They have a decent selection of value wines, interspersed with a few half decent bottles. They also have three cases of chilled white wines (none spectacular but mostly sufficient), which will be nice for the summer. They have a wall of hard liquor, including some interesting stuff like white whiskey. They have a small case of single beers, ranging from 40oz's of Colt 45 and Olde English to local crafties and import ales. All are a reasonable price. They have all the standard beers in 6 packs and up. Not much in the way of craft beer in 6 packs, I think they might carry Phillips? Staff is friendly but usually hasn't tried most of the interesting stuff, in my experience. All in, good prices for a private store (example: 650ml of Wells Bombardier: $4.60, 6 pack of Shaftebury, $9ish, cheap decent red wine, $11), and a central location for residents of this neighbourhood.

I was 10 cents short and I asked the new girl for 10 cents from the tip jar and the manager gave me…read moreshit for asking for money and gave me a lifetime ban because I did not like the music and my friend john was fired for no reason. The people here are just rude and have no idea what they re doing, I would recommend any other liquor store then here.

What a great little temple to all things Boozy! They offer a great beer selection both cold and…read morewarm, wine and liquor. Great service good prices and a much better experience than the tiny BCL .