One time I forgot my wallet and Big Jim the owner said go ahead and take that case of beer I'll put…read moreyour receipt up here taped it up and next time you come down here you can pay it that kind of service rocks this guy is great He's just a wonderful person

This Liquor Barrel covers the bases (and bonus, it's open later than the Liquor Barrel down the…read morestreet in Golden Valley). That said, I don't feel like the selection is as good as other Liquor Barrels, and I don't feel like the staff's beer knowledge is quite as on point as other craft beer stores in the area. One of the things I really enjoy about visiting a good beer store is having high-level discussions with others who love beer. Didn't quite get that here. But if you just need to grab a quick something though, this store will totally do the job.

Stopped in on a bit of a whim when doing other shopping but so glad I did! Was immediately greeted…read moreupon entering and asked if I was looking for anything in particular. I said just checking things out and started to explore. The store is roomy and well laid out. Sometimes liquor stores can be overstocked and extremely crowded in the aisles and that was not the case here. There is a decent variety to choose from across almost all types of liquor and they also had some variety of the rarer/more expensive options behind the counter if you're looking for something special. I spent some time exploring the craft beers and one of the employees offered up some suggestions on varieties that they liked and some that are new. I took their recommendation and selected three "new to me" options. Overall a great experience. Customer service was on point, product knowledge was evident and store was organized and clean. This is definitely going to be a regular stop when we are in the area.

Big space, easy parking and clean store. I swung through for the first time to grab some weekend…read morebeer, and assumed the selection would be better than Target right across the parking lot. I wasn't impressed with the options, (Wanted Shiner Bock) but easily found something to drink. They have a member/loyalty program that normally I would pass on enrolling just to avoid the spam email. Cashier pointed out exactly how much I would save based on my purchase and how easy it was to sign up. I liked it was an immediate discount versus point system.

Closest liquor store to my casa so it's a great stopping point on my way home from work. Prices are…read moreabout a dollar or two above what a larger store would offer, but their location and friendly staff makes up the difference. They have about 1 cooler full of local/micro brew beer on top of an entire wall of cold beer filled with what you'd expect from a liquor store. Good location, friendly workers, with limited local brews earns it a 3 star from me.

Store owner/manager is just an absolute joy to talk to. They save certain bottles behind the…read morecounter and wont even sell them to you if you're willing to pay. Very average selection and not worth supporting a business who wont give all customers an opportunity to buy the harder to find bottles. These store owners fail to realize that if somebody is able to purchase an allocated bottle at their store then theres a much higher chance that they will earn their business moving forward. Dont waste your time at this store, not worth it!

The thrill is so gone Had it had it and had it…read moreApply brick to head The first time I went to a Total Wine in the Phoenix metro, I was like a kid in a candy store. So many beers that I had never had before that you could buy in singles. They came up to the Twin Cities a couple years later. Still pretty sweet for awhile. The times they are a changin'. These days, at least half of the shelf space that they used to have for beer is now THC and NA beverages. What they do have for beer almost never rotates and there is way too much emphasis on the local. Total Wine can still be fun if you visit one somewhere that you have never been before to find some new to you beers. The only reason I go them locally anymore is the sheer sake of convenience. Prices are up everywhere, but it doesn't seem like Total Wine has the bargain prices compared to their competition that it used to either.

wide variety of spirits! And we like that. Especially great variety of high-end scotch!read more

Expansive as hell. I don't recommend. A bottle of rum is 4…read moredollars more then in Osseo.

I ordered from door dash. It sat there 2 hrs before I called. They said it wasn't their fault and…read moreto call door dash. No communication at all. I was told they didn't have my information. I give 3 stars for plausibility

Neighborhood liquor store with friendly faces and lots of choices. I've come here a few times and…read moreevery time is a good experience. The most recent time I showed up with a laundry list from my husband and one of the guys working helped me pick up what I needed. There were a couple things that I picked up that were the last on the shelves or slim pickings, but that could definitely be because it's December 27th and everyone already got stocked up for Christmas and new years. Tons of parking, easily accessible, and in a convenient location. Not sure what else you might need from a liquor store!

Not a huge selection of items and if I'm going to look for something specific, I'll just choose a…read morelarger store. If I just want something quick, this is a great place. It's never too busy and the staff are very friendly. It has good hours as well.

Vinifera is my neighborhood hook-up for the latest beer releases. It's a tiny place, tucked in the…read morecorner of the strip mall on the southeast side of the 6 & 101 intersection. About two-thirds of the ~750 square feet is dedicated to wine, although I rarely purchase wine here. The remaining space is mostly a large cooler with loads and loads of regional craft beer offerings. Living nearby, I drive past 10-15 times a week. Each and every time I debate whether I really have any more space in my beer fridge for something else. Call it a craft beer addiction if you will, but it's also fun to try different stuff. When I finally succumb to temptation, my usual approach is to stride in, nod to the proprietors (an older couple) or manager (a younger, very beer-savvy drinker), check out the new releases stacked on the left side of the counter, and then park myself in front of the coolers. There is always something new to consider, and I do rely on UnTappd to give me a sense of what may be worth trying. Pricing is a bit higher than what you'll find at the megastores, but selection is more interesting and the product is fresher. Vinifera gets regular shipments from Junkyard, Drekker, Brewing Projekt, Drastic Measures, Oliphant, and other premier microbrewers that you can't always find at your typical mom-and-pop liquor store. They do offer a wine club (nominal pre-pay in exchange for discounts) as well as punch cards for multi-pack beers (free multi-pack after 10 purchases). Every so often you can find discounts in the local adverts. Check 'em out when you're in the western burbs. They are only 5 minutes from the 494/394 interchange.

Gayle, my son, and I drove up to the Twin Cities today from Ames to visit family friends. And as…read moregood guests, we wanted to come with some good wine. I didn't agree with Gayle's iphone directions to their house, but drove in that direction anyway. That was a good thing, otherwise we wouldn't have seen the sign directing us to Vinifera Wines and Ales. Both Gayle and I were impressed with the wine selection, which we also found to be reasonably priced and extensive for the relatively small space. I also had a wide range of beer choices and ended up with a very tasty winter ale from Bell's. We also enjoyed the store dog, a shy brown retriever mix named Berkeley.

I think it's now called Merwin Liquor. I was in the area and stopped by to pick up a 12-pack of…read moreCastle Danger Cream Ale. Merwin's promotes themselves as a discount liquor store so I was surprised to pay $21 when Liquor Boy sells it for $18!

I only gave this place 1 star for the convenience in location and prices. There was an old elderly…read moredude at the register. I am in my 40s and wanted the guy to see my ID because I've had issues with identity theft, not because I wanted any attention. or validation from his strange self, trust that!!! but this guy has the nerve to laugh in my face and go, "oh good, I'm so glad you wanted me to see your pic". He said pic, even though he was literally 87. anyways, I was doing it for security reasons and I will not go back to this clown show, or have any of my friends either. what a completely miserable human.

This is an upscale Asian fusion gorgeous restaurant with views of the lake. This is a great spot…read morefor date night or special occasion dinners that can seat larger parties. The interior modern and charming with a 4 seasons large patio looking right at the water. They have a bar and high top tables as well. They recently added a great daily happy hour with small bites, cocktails and wines/beers/sake. Definitely try their rotation sake for only $5. We also enjoy their other happy hour cocktails and hand rolls. Food is quality but definitely have smaller portions that are meant to shared! Their tuna is to die for. I also have to always get my favorite frozen lychee cocktail called the Ileana!!! Ugh soo good.

The space is beautiful and has a scenic view of the water. In the summer, you will probably need to…read moreget a reservation. I've eaten here once before for a special event year prior and the food options were better in my opinion. The small plates got even smaller and more expensive. Not sure if the quality was better on things either. I was with 3 others and we all shared plates. chicken karaage was alright. I liked the crispiness was the sauce was nothing extravagant. Truffle Edamame - best thing I had! The only thing craveworthy that I had. Shrimp taco - smelled fishy but tasted better. I was able to split it into 2 since the shells are so small and the filling worked well in the 2 provided. Crispy rice with spicy tuna - this was fun to do but not as good as we were hoping. It was missing something. Shishito peppers- these were large and many had the seeds. Spicier due to this. Wagyu sushi tacos $24 for the tiny things and it looked like ground wagyu... felt like a cash grab. I didn't eat them but my crew ate 2 and didn't want to eat the last one. Chicken fried rice - good size and really gingery. Not my favorite but it was edible. Better value than other items. The sushi felt like Crave and they were teeny tiny. I didn't enjoy the fishiness so I was one and done. (I normally love seafood) Dessert- we split 2.. the churros and the tres leches. The churros needed some sweetness in the mixture as they were bland. I was hoping for a really good churro and these were just ok. The tres leches wasn't traditional and they should change the name to avoid confusion. They have a better happy hour if you sit at the bar. Our server was able to order us some fries. Despite not being in the bar area. Overall, I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here. The drinks and happy hour, maybe. The cocktail menu was very nice and I tried a few of my friends drinks.

Great company, with a positive work culture, and very well kept store that looks good as new.read more

Nice remodel of the old Cellars bottle shop, but their selection has taken a hit and the price of…read morethe 12 packs of beers I usually bought went up over 40%. Hard not to just keep driving to Total Wine once I'm in the car with these prices.