Beware of The Champagne Company and The Drinks Emporium, online wine companies that are taking…read morecustomer money but failing to supply goods or provide refunds. Both have done this to me recently.

I'm so glad this place opened - since it has, I've been there three times, and not just to purchase…read morea bottle from their vast array on offer but to tastings as well. Situated on the Aston Road near the A38 you could be forgiven for missing it, but don't! It would be a mistake not to go. There is parking available outside so there's not even a need to walk. You have to buzz for entry, but once inside you'll see why. There's a large selection of wines, champagnes, spirits and beers on offer. The décor is well laid out and there are seats should you feel the need to sit down just to take it all in! There is a huge amount of champagnes to cater for every taste ranging from Moet to Bollinger to Dom Perignon. Right in the back corner is a separate section for the more exclusive bottles - I suggest you go have a look at least. There's the normal range of spirits but there are loads of more distinct and different brands on offer. I managed to get hold of a flavoured bottle of Absolut that nowhere else had in stock. The staff are brilliant - when I went in looking for a bottle of rum for my boyfriend who loves the stuff, they showed me various ones similar to the ones he has already tried (by the way - the recommendation was amazing and my boyfriend loved it). I've been back several times to buy beer, spirits and wine. The prices are reasonable and similar to those you'd get online - I've always managed to find what I've wanted for a great price. As it has more speciality items, I know I'll be back to further sample the range.

This small, high street off-license stocks a decent range of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes,…read moreand benefits from impressive prices and friendly staff. The store's owner is polite, welcoming and talkative and the shop's interior is remarkably clean and inviting, making every shopping experience here a pleasant one. On my visit, I purchased a large bottle of Jack Daniels for £19.99, which I felt was very reasonable, especially as the Sainsburys Local just opposite was charging £23.99 for the exact same product. Boldmere drinks store may be small, but what it lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in value!

To view this off-licence as a handy, pre-curry port of call is fair but doesn't entirely do the…read morebusiness justice. Boldmere Drink Store is, unto itself, a well-stocked outlet fronted by friendly staff - a nice combination that is unexpected, thanks to the rather bland name. Beer-wise it has plenty more than the usual supermarket-friendly brands and, while it may not have the widest range reflecting all the corners of Europe and Asia, a deep chiller makes up for it, full of competitively-priced tinnies and bottles. A tenner goes far, perhaps encouraging you to splash out on a curry after all. To top it off, where similar establishments branch out into crisps inside garish pipes, this place sells tomato-flavoured Snaps. Its booze may be bang up to date, but it must get its snacks via a rip in space-time. Even if the prices can't be 70s, this is surely the next best thing. All in all, this should be your booze-bet ahead of the national stores just doors away.

What an amazing shop! I will never think of whisky the same way again…read more In fact I like whisky now and really want to go back to buy a fancy bottle, just to keep in the house and have a drop when we deserve it. You know, like grown ups do! Seriously, take a look at this place, they know their stuff and whether you want to purchase for yourself, for a party or for a present for someone who has everything. Suits all budgets too!

This a lovely small independent whisky retailer with products that are high end and from all over…read morethe Globe. Located just inside the Great Western Arcade it's worth a visit when you can, even just to browse the products. They have many famous brands to offer, so why not let the nice assistant tell you all they know about the whisky distilleries? They are also part of the UK premier and private whisky club, offering a FREE membership with every purchase. They know their products, although perhaps be a bit careful not to over spend in here as the Whisky varieties are not cheap at all. They would make the perfect gift if you can find one at a reasonable price.

Offering remarkably cheap wine, beer and spirits, and delivering friendly customer service, this…read morelocal drinks store is pleasant, well-priced and definitely worth stopping by on a visit to Sutton Coldfield town centre. This deceptively spacious off-license really opens up on entry. It appears small from the outside, but in actuality, it offers two large rooms, stacked from wall-to-wall with a wide range of alcoholic beverages. The wine is very cheap in comparison with high street supermarkets and many beers are on bulk-buy offers. On my visit, the guy running shift was welcoming and friendly and I bought a large bottle of Disaronno for just £12! Some aisles in the store are narrow and feel a little claustrophobic, but C. Michael's Drink Store cannot be knocked for its great value, large stock and pleasant customer service. I'd definitely visit again.

Around the world in 80 beers, the World Cup of booze, the UN of bottled lager.... Biere, bier,…read morecerveza. Well, you get the idea. The biggest draw of the store is not only the range, but the sheer scope. We can all name a favourite bottled brew from Spain, Mexico, Thailand, France, Germany, Italy, Holland and Belgium. Many could name two, perhaps also listing their fave from Portugal, perhaps Greece or Japan. But this offy adds, to the already heady mix, beer from Cambodia, Cyprus, Austria and Zanzibar, among others. While the shop front may seem to not promise an awful lot - and of course, if you want a Twix, Lambrini or scratchings, you can still fill your boots - It remains a treat for connoisseurs, whether their heads are turned by a funny label or something straddling the line between full-body and light crispness. This isn't all smart-Alec code for a drunk's paradise, it's genuine - this place is effectively a beer boutique. You could do worse than shop here for the man who thinks he has everything. When was the last time he sunk a brew from Africa?

Offering a good selection of beers, wines and spirits and benefitting from friendly service and…read moreplenty of attractive deals, this small local off-license is a great place to stop by whenever you need to stock up on beers. Off-road car parking is available outside, the floors inside are absolutely spotless and everything is neatly and logically organised on clean shelves. On my visit, I paid just £12.99 for a large bottle of Smirnoff Vodka and was very tempted to purchase more due to the array of great deals! 3 Bottles of Blossom Hill wine can be bought for just £11.99 and many crates of lager are on attractive bulk buy offers. Stock may be limited due to the size of the place, but the staff here are welcoming and friendly, the set-up is great and the shopping atmosphere is very pleasant.

If you think you get a great deal on booze at the supermarket have you considered trying a place…read morelike this. Well, just when I thought my tipple couldn't get any cheaper than my local Tescos I came across this place. A bottle of Smirnoff Vodka, supermarket price = £11.00 Drinks Direct £10.50. That's just one example of my saving on this visit. Okay, the range of wines on offer aren't as extensive as the large supermarkets but a lot of savings can be made if you're prepared to lower your standards from time to time!

I frequent this store and have found the selection of beers ciders etc excellent. I can also say…read morethat the staff always are very helpful and polite. Definitely worth a visit

It takes a good bottle of wine to get me going but to be fair, on most nights out I'll drink just…read moreabout anything. For those living in Erdington or near there, Six Ways Food & Wine convenience store is really handy. It opens really early in the morning, you talking from 6am and doesn't close until midnight; now how great is that! So, this was an added bonus when me and friends were driving to a friends house, for a girls night in and the store was still open at 10pm. We didn't realise that it would be open so late, until we got to my friends house and then an hour later we realised we needed to get some snacks. This was at around 11.15pm! We were over the moon that the store was still opened and the gentleman behind the counter had great customer service.

Hi, this is to let you know that apparently this establishment does not check ID's. For my credit…read morecard number was stolen from the United States...and used here twice for over 160 us dollars each time. My bank has now disputes the charges and this company will hopefully figure out that they need to be more vigilant in their appraisal of credit cards. Thanks for making my life at least for a while a total pain.

Situated right next to Baker's Lane Fish Bar and a Chinese Takeaway, this tiny convenience store is…read morea handy place to pick up a few mid-week essentials if ever you're stopping by collect a takeaway. As a regular shopping destination, however, I would not recommend the place. Due to its small size, stock is very limited and you're unlikely to come across what you need, especially if you're after pet food or frozen products, as both of these are remarkably scarce. The store is clean inside and the staff are welcoming and polite, but prices really aren't great and many products look as if they've been lifted straight out of a pound shop, then put on sale at higher price. I paid £1.65 for a 4 pint carton of Creamfields milk on my most recent visit. Convenience stores usually tend to undercut big-name supermarkets on milk prices, but I know for a fact that Kingstanding Tesco sells this exact same product for £1.