Small and friendly wine merchant- given the size and location, a limited range of wines and beers…read moreare carried, emphasising quality ( go somewhere else if you want a case of Fosters). Some real gems on offer here, if you're willing to go with the proprietors nous ( for example, on last visit I had a fantastic Provençal Picpoul- fantastic with local seafood).

This small independent wine seller is a real gem…read more We held a wine tasting evening last Saturday and needed a good selection of wine/champagne - the owner Clement - was excellent at selecting different wines/champagne (direct from the vineyards) for each course of the dinner. He also provided us with details of all the bottles and lent us a book on what we were drinking. All the wine was organic and no-one had a hangover. Glasses were provided and also cleaned - no washing up is a huge bonus! Can fully recommend Smashing Wines.

This is a lovely little store. It has a great selection of wines. There are prices to suit all from…read morethe bargain range right up to the top notch stuff. I love the fact that they do so many different spirits. There is also a selection of champagne. The staff are helpful and always willing to help you make the right choices without being imposing. It is fairly priced and covenient.

The aim of Joseph Barnes Wines is to introduce interesting and unusual handcrafted wines from…read moresmall, independent producers and constantly seek out new and exciting wines that are rarely available elsewhere but still represent great value for money. Strike a good relationship with them and the road to better drinking begins.

I'm no wine connoisseur, in fact I'd be more likely to choose a £5 bottle of California white from…read moreTesco but I can't recommend this shop highly enough! Located on one of the tiny side streets of Saffron Walden its a bit of a hidden gem. They've made the most of the space they've got with floor to ceiling wine racks, but it feels well organised and cosy rather than crowded. The wines come in at a variety of price points, starting at around £6 and going up to £50+, so there's something for everyone, but what really makes this a great place to shop is the owner, Charles. If you visit on a week day you're likely to get him to yourself, which may sound a little daunting to those who don't know their Chardonnay from their Savignon Blanc, but there's nothing to worry about. He's helpful, informative and not at all pushy, whether you're spending £10 or £100. He will advise not only on the wine itself, but also which meals it compliments, so you can get the most out of your purchase. If you frequent the shop on a Saturday you can look forward to a free wine taster while you browse and when I visited just before Christmas there was even a butler (in full outfit) serving the wine. Even if the shop is busy you wont be ignored and you never feel rushed. But my absolute favourite thing about Joseph Barnes Wines is the story behind each bottle, which Charles will tell you while he wraps it up. Maybe he's making it up as he goes along, but I get the impression that he really does know what he's talking about and it makes the whole thing feel more like an experience than popping into the supermarket for a bottle of plonk. The only think that could make this better would be if he had some cards to include with wine bought as a gift, so that the recipient could learn the story behind their wine too.

went in the shops with my cousin I understand I'm under age but I came as an translator as her…read moreEnglish is not very well. they refused to sell to us and she got emotional after the employees and if I'm correct the manager laughed at us. not recommend store will also contact the bureau and their council for comp on discrimination and racism.

I actually passed up a few liquor stores on my way to this one. Based off of the picture I saw, I…read morefigured it might be worth a walk. The place was clean and organized. The staff made recommendations that were great recommendations. Definitely a good liquor store!

Stopped by here randomly to grab a bottle of wine on the way home. Very cool wine shop connected to…read morethe restaurant next door. I hadn't stopped in here, because it doesn't seem that approachable - it certainly projects itself to be a higher end wine shop. That turns out to be true, it is a little more high end feeling - though ultimately the employees were super approachable and very helpful. I think it is a little on the snooty side, but if you are prepared for that - then this is a good shop. Despite the higher end feel, it does appear as though they educate the public that comes in, there are maps of wine regions, the grapes grown in those regions, and advertisements for wine tastings. This is the place that you go in to find a bottle of special wine, something specific or to learn a bit more. It's definitely not a warehouse, and doesn't pretend to be. That said, the prices didn't seem outrageous, just slightly higher than other stores - but given the types of wine and the service, it's worth it.

Excellent service and advice. A great range of wines to suit all tastes and price brackets…read more Definitely recommend!

A little gem on Druid street. They have a great selection of special beers, ales and ciders…read more My two favours are the elderflower cider and the cider which was matured in whiskey cask .... They are just in their own category ... You can buy just one bottle an sit down or you can take a case of your favourite ... Both possible and you won't find the selection boring that's for sure! :)

So where do you go to buy all those obscure bottles of beer that you've always dreamed of owning:…read moreThe bottle shop of course. Great selection of beer that can be brought to take away or drunk on premises. The venue itself is under the archways and hasn't much atmosphere, being literally a warehouse, but who cares with all this fabulous beer about? I came here a week ago for the last Yelp event, and as it's on my doorstep I felt that I should return with a visiting friend. I went for the American Beaverton Black IPA which is absolutely wonderful, a good morning with good conversation. A perfect addition to the rope walks 'area of culinary delights'

Has a GREAT assortment of liqueurs and very helpful workers. No trip to London is complete without…read morea trip to Gerry's

If you are in London looking for hard to find spirits go here. Do not waste your time with the high…read moreend Whisky stores that are fleecing their customers. This place is reasonable. I was here on holiday from the US looking for a bottle of Blanton's. They had me call each day to see if one came in. When it did they held a bottle for me. Great sales team that knows their stuff and is very customer friendly.

Highly recommend you buy wines from Vini Vivi. The owner is very knowledgeable, able to recommend…read morewines for every occasion, and probably has the largest range of prosecco I've ever seen. And yes, a lot of Italian wines!

I just got one thing from here but it was so damn good I have t rave about it: Sparkling red wine…read morefrom Italy. I can't recall the name because I drank it alllllll, then I bought more and gifted it to a friend who also loved it! The owner is knowledgeable, and this place might be dangerous for me if I lived closer :) . Worth a trip to check out if you want great wine!

My husband's favorite haunt for craft beer. He is always stopping by when he's in Kingston. I…read morefinally got the chance to go with him- I'm no much of a beer lady but they do have a few lovely red wines that satisfied me while he carefully selected his craft beer from the choices offered. The barkeeps have been friendly, knowledgeable and amiable. Always ready to chat about the selection of beers and the origins of them. There is indoor and outdoor seating- a lovely vibe in the heart on Kingston. For an American- a rustic bar in an alley is the prime UK experience.