Okay where do I begin. The Acheson family have lived and worked on Errigal road in Drimnagh for…read morewhat seems like forever. From JP Acheson,who when asked by one sign writer whether he wanted the name over the door to read 'Acheson & Sons' replied " NO, just Acheson full stop thanks very much!" to his son Michael who wears his love of Man Utd on his sleeve and always up for the banter win lose or draw. The place is now owned and run by John Acheson grandson of the late-JP. John has maintained the shop's place as an important presence within the community by sponsoring various sports teams and events. But as any small retailer knows these days its important to balance stocking the old reliable with offering something different to tempt the adventurous shopper. The off-licence carries a super selection of wines from all over the World and John is always on hand to give advice. As for beer I'm abit weird and love to buy a selection with weird sounding names like Hob goblin or Old Speckled Hen and giving them a go. This place never fails to surprise me. I love this place and feel that although times are tough there's something to be said about spending money in local shops run by local people who contribute to the local community.

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.

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.

Very extensive selection, reasonable prices, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Recommended when you…read moreare in Dublin.

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

It was my Mam's birthday last month so I decided to present her with something that she would…read moreappreciate - booze! Not that she is a raging boozer but she does like a tipple or three like her daughter. Yet she suffers from the Irish Mammy syndrome of being unable to treat herself to the finer things in life and in drink. It may taste like diluted piddle, "But jaysus Annie it was only 70c a tin - bargain." "Indeed Mam." I loaded my bag with as many different beers that I could manage. From Belfast Blonde to Dungarven to Brooklyn to San Francisco to Munich and more in between. For such a tiny shop they have a great selection of beer and it was a treat to do a tasting session with the parentals and not feel like we were drinking fizzy chemicals just cause it was cheap. If I can avoid a sore head the next day for some extra €'s then I will.

Jonny Q in 5 star review shocker - yes, I was suitably impressed enough by Drinkstore to give it…read morethe super rare hi-5! Nice work guys! Recommended this place by Emily C who lives 5 mins around the corner and told they had a great selection of beers I was initially thinking they'd maybe have the odd good craft beer but no no no, upon arrival I was taken into a world of fine fine beers from all over the world - and lots of it! There's a giant fridge in the back with all sorts of American rarities, European amazingness, lots of British craft and even Irish (which I thought was good to try seeing as I was in town - not too bad, needs a few more hops...). The truth is I could have been here all day deciding if I wasn't with my chums and off for dinner so after a quick 5 min chat with the super helpful/extremely knowledgable guy in the back went on my way with my tasty wares! I imagine there's some great wine on offer too if you look for this sort of thing but I was fully in blinkers on mode and went straight for the beer. Next time I'm in town I'll be paying a return visit.

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..................................

Although there is another Off licene as part of the Terenure Inn.Corks is probably the bigger and…read morebetter one. I'll always check it out first as much for the old school layout of the place as for the service. John the manager is friendly and knowledgeable.Knows his wine very well. Cork's is no O'Brien's super cool and shiny giganto off licence but offers great service and a wide range of products.

From the owner: off licence. beer and wine specialists plus a large selection of spiritsread more

So I know that this is a chain but I was particularly impressed by this one in Tullamore. The two…read morepeople who looked after me were very kind and helpful-- but most importantly, I found Thunder Toffee Vodka here-- and I've literally been on the hunt for thid for almost 3 years. It's normally crazy expensive, but they had 5cl bottles which is perfect for me, and they were less than three euro! There's a cocktail with your name on it, little guy. Generally they have a really great selection, in particular cocktail ingredients. They also let me lean over the till and snoop around the back shelves for specialty spirits without giving me funny looks! Much appreciated.

Not only does the Bottle Shop sell a great selection of beer, wine, and spirits, they also sell an…read moreimpressive array of sodas, juices and other soft drinks which is so awesome when you need to buy mixers but don't want to make another stop in the pissing down rain. Prices are good, and like I said the selection is fabulous, especially in regards to wine. The owner is a wine expert and as a result, he is a great resource and very, very knowledgeable. The rest of the staff is fantastic too. I walked into another off license down the street and the two people in the shop just stared at me in silence. It was really creepy! The best part about the Bottle Shop is a tie between the fact that they deliver and that they have a deli counter in the back where you can buy pizza and other food. It truly is a one stop party shop.

This place was awesome because if I needed a syphon or some bottle caps for a homebrew project they…read morewere nearby, but now it seems to be closed? I stopped by today (admittedly a bank holiday) and it had the look of a place that might be out of business, but it's possible I'm mistaken.

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!