This place is my kind of wonderland. You can find everything from beer, wine, cocktails, bar tools, gifts, and so much more. They also have tastings and pairings so check out their schedule. I love going in and asking the staff for their recommendations. They are super nice and informative. I have walked out with many bottles of whiskey that did not disappoint. read more

I have been going to Hi-Time Cellars for many years now, and I was a bit surprised to find that I had not included them in a Yelp review! Well, let's fix that right now because this place should be a must-see destination when you are in Orange county. I'm not kidding, this place is an adult Disneyland! The moment you walk in the door it is a visual sensory overload. To the left isn't a complete cigar shop with some of the most elusive and amazing brands. It is definitely a must-see when you go in. The humidor is stocked to the gills, and they have every accessory you could possibly want. As you keep walking, to your left, they have an amazing gourmet chocolate section that is second to none. One of my favorite places to go and just wander around like a kid in a candy store... Literally. You have to go downstairs where the wine selection is. I'm not kidding you, it is like a half a city block long broken down into country, region, varietal, and tight. There are so many bottles to choose from. You can get anything from a $10 bottle up to a $17,000 bottle of wine If you are a bourbon, Scotch, or whiskey fan, you have to check out the selection that they have. They have amazing deals, they work with the distillers to have a great selection of high-end alcohol. Speaking of high-end, behind the glass obviously is the really high-end stuff like pappy, Van Winkle, whistle, pig and many others to choose from. Are they pricey? Yes they are. Are they hard to find, yes they are. Can I afford them? Absolutely not. But they are fun to look at like paintings in a museum. Here's the secret ticket for those of you going in at the back of the bourbon section, right next to the walk-in beer cooler, they have a discount rack where you can pick up bottles for seriously 90% hot. Hot it is definitely worth a look because sometimes you will find amazing deals on stuff that you never thought you could afford. Speaking of beer, you can buy kegs six packs, individual cans of just about any beer you can think of... And even some you did not know existed. It is definitely worth your while to go there and hang out for an hour. I can't end this review before bragging on the staff. Super nice, super helpful, willing to make suggestions, and just making your visit. Fun is the cornerstone of the experience. Super great people kind of like cheers, where they remember your name. Bottom line? You would be doing a disservice if you did not go check this place out. Highly recommended and Dan Leadbetter approved! read more

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I've been a loyal customer of Hi-Time Wine Cellars for over six years now, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional -- every single time. Whether it's rare Scotch, limited edition releases, or everyday favorites, Michelle and her team go above and beyond to deliver top-shelf service with world-class professionalism. Michelle in particular is an absolute gem -- incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely passionate about helping customers find exactly what they're looking for. She's helped me track down some of the finest bottles I've added to my collection -- always authentic, fairly priced, impeccably packed, and shipped on time, without fail. Their inventory is unmatched, their prices are highly competitive, and their attention to detail in packaging (especially for high-end bottles) shows how much they value both the product and the customer. If you're serious about quality spirits -- especially rare Scotch -- and want a team you can trust with your most special orders, Hi-Time Wine Cellars is simply the best in the business. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

We loved this cute lil gem. Free parking in big lot that is well lit. It's a very large wine/liquor store, complete with walk in craft beer cave. Best part is the wine bar downstairs. Bartender Siri was great, she offered a lot of good recommendations and filled us in on weekly socials and upcoming events. Other patrons at the bar were very friendly, good vibes overall. Sadly, we didn't try any food because we had dinner reservations elsewhere. We definitely plan to go back and make it a regular haunt. read more

This place is HUGE! This is the biggest combination of cellar, liquor store, wine store, wine tasting bar and restaurant that I've ever been too. I was very taken by surprise by the size of this place. I was told if I had trouble finding a specific wine, that this place would have it. And sure enough... they had my Freddo by Field Recordings. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Found the Freddo! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place has so many options from tequilas to wines and everything in between. These mini tequila bottles have been pretty hard for me to find in store except for when I checked here. The employees are also very knowledgeable and helpful when you are trying to look for something in particular. I would recommend coming in next time you are looking for something. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - La Gritona Tequila & Madre Tequila Flask - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love it here! We have been looking for a very hard to find bottle of sherry found it here and the lady who showed it to us actually knew of it and drink it so that was fun talking to her cigars, booze cheese what else do you need? read more

This family-owned store has been around for decades and has it all - spirits, beer, wine, cigars, gifts...you name it. And not only does this store have all this stuff, but the selection is very extensive across all the categories. I mostly come here for the whisk(e)y and beer and feel that I'm decently knowledgeable in those categories, but the staff is super knowledgeable about anything that I need help with in terms of all the other stuff here - spirits, wine, cigars, etc. I've come here looking for many gifts over the years - for others and myself, haha. It was my favorite spot to shop in Orange County when I lived there. There was a time where I would for sure go at least twice a month (if not more) and made a Saturday morning out of it while getting donuts across the street. It's still one of my favorite spots to shop/stop by when I'm in the area. I can go on and on, but will just say this - the selection here is fantastic and the pricing is reasonable for the most part (you will pay up for the ultra rare items). They also do a lot of private barrel selections as well, so even if it's a brand of say whiskey that you are already familiar with, you can grab a barrel selected special offering and the taste is that much better assuming your tastes is in line with the person selecting the barrel. Because this place has been around for so long, I feel like it helped as well in terms of their parking. Always easy to pull up and find a spot. Never had an issue. read more

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This store is a bit of a drive for me but totally worth it. Great selection, friendly/helpful staff. If there's a spirit or wine that you're looking for, I'm sure they'll have it. Purchase online in advance and swing buy to pick it up. read more

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my SW stranger airplane row mate suggested I come here & lemme tell you this much: did NOT disappoint. Tasting bar is a cute gathering of guests, can make this a gossip-filled GNO & wHine about la vida loca OR a super fun date night since can sober up around nearby restaurants. Cab Sauv night had 8 tastings and had me crip-walking outta there HA. read more

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Massive inventory and if they don't have what you're looking for they can order it for you. Go to store for all things alcohol and they have a great section for picnic basket snacks read more

Found some items Ive been looking for that I haven't been able to get anywhere. Cashier and others were all helpful and friendly. Wine selection is incredible. Lost track of time in there. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Yay - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This.. place... is... heaven! If you are looking for a vintage, whisky, gift ideas... whatever.. this place has everything that is related to spirits and joys of life. Their cellar is quite extensive when it comes to wine. You'll have options from around the globe and may lose a few hours wondering their selections. For specialty liquors, you'll find some really good stuff here at reasonable prices. The staff know their craft and spirits. If they don't have it, they can look to acquire or point you in the right direction. They even have a large selection of beers if that's your thing. Not sure when the wine bar is open but they also do tasting at the bar. I think they were hosting a wine class when I last visited. Cigars! If that is your thing, they have a selection here also. This is a local spot that truly caters to everyone and anyone (over 21 of course :P). read more

Best place to find any spirits you're looking for! I usually go out there to find Caribbean rum and they certainly have it!

Still an incredible place to purchase high end booze, low end booze, and an amazing cigar collection that has resonable prices. There is a separate beer section as well as a wince cellar that ia amazing. Bring your checkbook and enjoy! read more

I don't think I could ever willing step into a BevMo after experiencing Hi-Time Wine Cellars. We visited Hi-Time while on the hunt for flavored vodka for a specialty holiday cocktail. I had heard rumors about how amazing this space was, but nothing other than a visit could do it justice. Our group of four was instantly enamored by this local business. The store had endless isles stacked with liquor, beer, wine, seltzer, and non alcoholic beverages. You could easily spend hours exploring their unique flavors and exotic bottles. Outside of booze they also have a selection of steins, glasses, cigars, and shareable snacks. One isle was even dedicated to the most adorable collection of locally made candies for the holidays - I grabbed some milk chocolate honey comb for my mom! Since we visited on a Saturday there was a number of alcohol distributors offering tastings scattered throughout the store. Their knowledgeable team also hosts a monthly calendar of guided tastings and hands-on classes. This is the best spot if you're looking to grow your alcohol collection or trying to find the perfect gift. I might even come back to find a flashy bottle for an upcoming white elephant gift exchange! read more

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They have an amazing selection of hard to find imported wines. This store is so fun to visit!

Hi-Time is an amusement park; be sure to set aside some time to look at all the options they provide. An incredible place that I tell people from out of state to visit when they are in town. If you need bud light, I'm sure they sell it, but that misses the point entirely of finding some meaning in your drinking habits. My advice is to drink less but drink better quality; you'll find it at Hi-Time. read more

I love this place great selection of everything from cigars to find wine and liquor dark chocolate very unique place very knowledgeable staff very interesting place to visit especially if you're a cigar lover read more

Definitely recommend! They have everything you could want! Massive collection at appropriate prices Staff is always eager to help Definitely recommend coming to one of the bars tastings on the weekends! read more

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I always like to have four basic spirits available for gatherings at the house: Tequila, whisky, vodka and rum. I was out of tequila & rum. I wanted Kapena li hing infused tequila fr Hawai'i, and Don Papa 7 yr old rum fr the Philippines. My go to place does not carry either, so I finally checked Hi-Time and they carried both. Kapena is special bc it comes from where I grew up. Don Papa is special bc it is aged 7 yrs, and the sugar cane is from near a volcano that is colloquially known as Sugarlandia. The workers at Hi-Time are nice and super helpful. Unfortunately, the Kapena was out of stock, but the guy who helped me was familiar with Don Papa, and knew where it was located. I also inquired about the wine tastings they have on Thu, Sat & Sun, and they really appealed to me. The only downsides to Hi-Time is you can't check what is in stock, and the spirits are not organized in alphabetical order. We searched for Kapena in several different places, only to find it was out of stock. Nonetheless, if you are looking for spirits that the big chains do not carry, and lower prices on items that the big chains do carry, Hi-Time does the trick. They are really well known in the area for their offerings and service. read more

Hi-Time Wine Cellars - Don Papa 7-yr old rum from the Philippines - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My brother and his girlfriend invited me to a wine tasting Piedmont Reds last Saturday. I enjoyed the convivial event. The wines were great and my bro bought a couple of bottles. I made a reservation for this Friday Rhone Valley wines. read more

A vast selection with a great range of prices. The employees are chill and informative. Micheal especially helped my wife and I buy wines for our wedding. He was pleasant to talk with and super helpful in picking our selection to create a tasteful selection without going above our budget read more

Simply the best place to buy wine and to do wine tastings! The staff is so knowledgeable and even if you are a novice, they make you feel welcome. The wine tasting was amazing! Such a great opportunity to try some high end wines within each tasting. The variety and quality is perfect! You can also order a cheese plate to accompany the tasting. We will go back several times! read more

Great customer service. Quick respond and very professional. Purchases delivery quickly and very good prices. Thank you

Customer service review. 3/9/2025 around 4 pm. My friend visits from Panama every year and we come here so he can buy wine. This is the first time he leaves without spending any money. We went down stairs to the cava and the gentleman helping there was not helpful at all. Barely made eye contact, when asked for a bottle (they didn't have this time) he didn't offer any recommendations even after he was asked. The first year we came, there was a young man called Zach who was polite and knowledgeable and my friend left with $1,000 in wine. Every time there has been someone helpful. Not today. read more

Best of the Best when you're looking for hard to find beers and alcohol. I've been coming for years and they never disappoint, Super friendly staff and large variety. A Shout out to Craig in the Beer Department for taking care of my order in a timely manner, really appreciate it the Fruh kolsch beer taste Great!!! read more

My favorite liquor store. Nice wine seller, great selection of liquors. Only place I know that consistently has Dunhill Red cigarettes. I received excellent service today from the woman in the Dodgers cap in the tobacco and candy area, friendly and helpful. read more

Drove across Orange County to get some rum that I couldn't find anywhere else. Apparently some Jamaican rums are hard to get this year. They had a huge selection of rums, I've never seen so many in one place. After I had found the exact item I had been looking for I decided to try and find a bargain and someone on the staff asked me if I needed help. He took me over to a couple areas that had clearance items and I found a great rum from Martinique that would normally be 50% more. I will definitely be coming back whenever I'm looking for that hard to find item. read more

Don't ever order wine from these jerks. I ordered a 2004 Paullliac from Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse 2004 which they charged me almost $100 a bottle and it was shit wine. I only ordered from them out of convienence because I was rush traveling and when I had it at my destination a 2004 Paulliac tasted like a Rudy what's his name Indonesian relabeled special. DO NOT TRUST WINE FROM HI-Time if this is the shit they are peddling! I spend a lot here and for them to screw me over with this shit will be forever unforgiven!!! Death to the smoochies! read more

What an insane collection of all things drinkable! They have every obscure spirit (7 varieties of Sambuca!!) and even a huge selection of alcohol free beer and spirits! read more

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Always so impressed by this place that I make sure it's a stop on any trip back to OC. They've got the coolest selection of sometimes hard-to-find and unusual items, many not sold at those massive chain stores. Leave yourself plenty of time to explore the sunken bar area, the amazing sale section, and the AMAZING walk-in cooler full of interesting and quirky ciders and hard seltzers. Even the savory olive, and sweets sections are seriously stocked by people in the know. Super helpful and knowledgeable staff take pride in their work and ensure a positive experience. Excellent prices and plenty of parking round out an all-around great spot. read more

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The level of disrespect and the amount of profanity used to greet me while picking up an order last night is unacceptable! As I waited, the staff walked around me trying to find ways to avoid me. Finally manager came out with my large order and while I asked why his staff was treating me like this, he began to threat me that he cancel my larger order. For the first time being here, I can say it's the worse experience I had. I guess if you are Hispanic or anything but Caucasian, expect to be treated with disrespect and profanity. read more

I had a Bordeaux tasting and was disappointed with the service. Besides our group, there were too many other customers for the employee to wait on. And, when he poured the wine he didn't even explain anything about the wine. If you're going to charge $65 per person for a Bordeaux tasting you should have someone pour the wine that can offer some descriptions of the wine. I felt compelled to leave a 20% tip because I was with a group, but in hindsight it should have been much lower. read more

Every time I visit Iam treated with the up most respect from Michelle. Michelle gives me the attention I deserve, understands my needs, and is always kind and thoughtful. I appreciate everything she does to make my buying experience a well deserved one. Thank you, Michelle read more

Hi-Time has a huge selection of EVERYTHING. But it's my-go to place for rum! I stock up on all my rum staples for Tiki here. They have a lot of Hamilton, Coruba and everything you'll need. If you are a rum nerd, they have some incredible bottles here. Don't forget to look in the case. There are some insane rums here. And prices are the lowest in California. They even ship for a ridiculously low fee. One of my favorite spots on earth! read more

This place definitely has the largest wine selection. Also the largest spirits selection as well. As for beer it's a bit lacking. But the place has everything that you would need to host a higher end cocktail party. They also have variety of cheeses. If there is one takeaway is that the place can be a bit overwhelming. If you don't know what you want ahead of time you can be there for a while. But they have a excellent staff to help you out on that. Great place just need a bigger beer selection. read more

Best liquor store in town, if you can even call it that. It's got so much more than just drinks: a cigar shop, candy shop, and wine tasting room downstairs. As far as the prices go, it's suuuuuper competitive with Costco & total wine. But most of the time they're running sales so the pricing is even lower than total wine. For the price and insane selection there's really no need to shop anywhere else read more

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There's no place like this! I specifically came on my first time to go winetasting with friends. And it was a fun experience. I do wish the bartender who poured knew more about the wine selection and the cheese plate. But it was clear that he was just there to pour. But I could see how people would prefer it this way, To taste and not be bothered. Definitely depends on your preference. I look forward to coming back to spend more time, looking at their bottles selections, and to try the different wine tasting nights! read more

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This is a one stop shop for all your wines and spirits. U have choices u would not imagine there are.