First time flying into Durango…read more Leaving the airport and getting out to the main road you come upon Upper East Side Liquors. My husband is always on the search for a new or unique bourbon. So what else do you do when you get into a new city? I don't know what you do, but we hit up the liquor store. Upper East Side did not disappoint. My husband found his holy grail bourbon, which is not found where we live in SC. But wait, one bottle per customer. So guess what, we frequented Upper East Side a few times before we left Durango. We had to reorganize our luggage. But we left happy. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved Durango. By the way there are many liquor stores in the area. We stopped at a few others but UESL had the best prices. See ya in the spring!!!

Great liquor store with a fantastic selection. Interesting mix of bombers. Would like to see more…read morelocal & regional beer like special releases from New Belgium. Would like to be able to special order as well (miss my Guinness Foreign Stout). The ONLY store in the Four Corners to have an extensive locally distilled wall. ONLY one to carry John Taylor's Velvet Falernum as well. Nice wall of tequila good group of whiskeys and rums (Zaya is excellent)! Friendly, knowledgeable staff and the store has monthly specials and events with brats & bands. No city tax so it's worth a stop for sure!

I've been going to this liquor store for years and all throughout College the last 4 years. It's a…read moregreat neighborhood liquor store. I noticed A big change over the last couple years though. The place has cleaned up a lot and though it appears a little rough around the edges on the outside, the interior is quite charming. What once was a run down looking liquor store now has that small town, warm and inviting atmosphere that brought me back to Durango after leaving for time. The Owners Jay and Gin are some of the warmest and nicest people. It is a true family owned and operated business that has a really nice and friendly staff that is employed there now. I stopped shopping there years ago because of a rude owner. Place is clean and friendly now. I live nearby so it is nice to be within walking distance! If you haven't been in there lately, stop in. They have a great selection of wines that are priced well. I ordered a fancy bottle of Dom Perignon from them last year for Christmas. Their selection is not huge but the owners certainly do accommodate if you have a special request. They really seem to cater to "Local" companies also and have a lot of Colorado products. It's a great small family owned and operated business and they certainly earned my business again!

Great whiskey selection and mustaches! They have alcohol! You can drink it! It's the perfect set up!read more

SHOP AT WJ DOYLE: Crew, I recall meeting you and respect your opinion and although I shared more…read morewith I should have, the owners of WJ are awesome - especially, Molly. I accidentally sold to an underaged Durango Police intern that several witnesses and I had seen put town, in the bars drinking and seen her so drunk at the Zombie March that she could barely walk (additionally, I've seen her drink and drive). She came in the store, my partner an I both recognized her and being busy and distracted, I didn't ask for her ID. That's on me and not the owners or my partner. On the flip side, I offered to take a two week suspension and the Hamilton's agreed that it might be best that I resigned and so not to bring any more attention to them -- I did just that. In the courtroom, I offered to the judge that i could come up with a half dozen witnesses that would attest that the police intern was not probably vetted but she's lush. I felt that the out of six people involved in the same sting operation, I was the only one that resigned and I remain a little bitter. Mostly because I understand that the Liquor Store was fined $800ish dollars buy the Colorado Department of revenue fine them. Sadly, since I am no longer employed by WJ Doyle, I can't work off that fine but maybe one way. I hope there and Molly treats me like family and Chris is cordial. I've seen Molly and Chris's mother help the homeless with blankets, food and beverages (no booze but alternative choices) . These are good people and that's why you should shop there, Finally, Molly did go off at me while I was at work one time but it wasn't professional but personal. She was having a bad day and I made light of her bad mood and teased her about it and instead of cheering her up, I seemed to upset me more and YES, she went off on me as a friend and as not my boss and I couldn't have felt worse for her. She's a great lady, it's the best store in town and I'd like all of La Plata County to show at WJ Doyle.

My sisters and I were in town last weekend for a birthday celebration and had a great time picking…read moreout wine. They were super helpful and had excellent advice about economical wines to try for our various dinners. Everything we tried was a winner and we really appreciated their ideas!

Good selection of bourbon and prices in line with the rest of the area. Good selection of…read moremixers/accompaniments and nice staff.

The owner is very unfriendly, but the employees are good. Check your receipt if Kendra rings you up.read more

Great wine, liquor and beer selection. Its attached to PJ's grocery store which has the best…read moremeat/seafood market and deli in the area.

Quick look rating: 4/5 Food & Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more Very nice little store! Well stocked, friendly staff, and organized extremely well! What ever you're looking for it is so easy to find! Very clean store! Now mind you that I've only seen this store not in the winter, when I'm sure folks may track in snow and mud. Their crew does a great job of keeping this place clean! The store has a large entrance to this little grocery store that's attached! It's the same owner for both, so I would not rule out their staff being able to help you with some pairings! Great location between Durango and the ski run area! I would highly recommend this little store!

Hidden gem on the south end of Main Street Four Leaves Winery has an amazing selection and a wide…read morevariety of wines to choose from. They should be in all the local wine menus-support local! Dean, the shopkeeper is very nice, friendly and knowledgeable about his selections. The patrons are all very friendly and make you also feel welcome. Local or otherwise. I can't say enough about the Blackberry Merlot or the Raspberry Pino Noir. They definitely spoke to my Spirit Animal of Wine ! It was great being able to stop by here the past couple of days. Definitely booked marked as a recommendation and a follow up on our next trip to Durango!!

Owner was just lovely and knowledgeable about wines and the town. Warm and inviting atmosphere…read more Tasty wines. Thanks Dean!

When you go out for a glass of wine with friends or alone, what are you looking for? A great glass…read moreof wine in a comfortable space surrounded by good people. Well, congratulations! You found it!! Step into Durango Winery right from Main St and walk down the stairs to be transformed into the coolest, most comfortable space, designed and built for your enjoyment by the owner, Tim. Their selection of wines by the glass are extensive and hand curated to suit any taste. Whether you're into white, rose, red, or sparkling, they make something for every taste, and they're all terrific! They also offer beer and cocktails, and a selection of light bites and snacks. The staff is amazing...very kind and welcoming with extensive knowledge of their wines. Bottle and case sales are also available, so you can take home anything you fall in love with. If you're visiting Durango or you're a local looking for a great place to chill, a visit to Durango Winery is a MUST!!

We stopped in, in between cute shops in downtown Durango. Perfect 15 minute stop…read more We were offered tasters of the wines but decided to go for a full pour of their Cab Sav and Rose, as we knew our party would be catching up with us soon. Both wines were perfect choices: big but balanced for the Cab Sav and slightly sweet for the Rose. So good. We took home a bottle of each - how could you not with their fabulous pricing? And since it was a Friday, they had live music from a great Celtic band, Tom Ward's Downfall. Such a cute place as well. Friendly folks, lively tunes and fabulous wine. Thanks for a lovely stop.

Been drinking Modus Hoperandi for a very long time, one of my fave IPA's. Being back in Durango,…read morejust had to finally visit the brewery. Introduced myself to the bartender and he gladly poured me three samples to taste. Glenda ordered a delicious Spinach Salad with grilled portobello mushrooms and tempeh while I ordered a chopped smoke brisket with cheese sandwich with side salad. I also chose their specialty beer, a dark Belgium style Dubbel which was right on given the wet and cooler weather. All in all, a fine time, comfortable in the brewery style dining area, lots of parking, prices higher than 'usual' but the quality is there. Highly recommended.

We stopped at Ska Brewing with our family after a rafting trip in Durango and it ended up being the…read moreperfect post-adventure stop. We sat outside and really enjoyed the relaxed, open-air setting. It was a great place to unwind after a day on the river. The atmosphere was very casual. We ordered food and drinks and spent time just hanging out together. The beer was great, and doing a flight made it easy to try a few different options before choosing a favorite. We enjoyed their Bavarian pretzels, pub chips, and flatbread pizzas. Overall, Ska Brewing was a great family-friendly stop after rafting. It's a fun, casual brewery with good beer, good energy, and a welcoming outdoor space. Definitely a spot we'd come back to if we're in Durango again.