First off Modern is more than just a liquor store. They are more know for their seafood, steamed crabs and shrimp et al, then they are as a liquor store. But this review is just about the liquor store. If i ever do get seafood for them, then i'll update accordingly. Let's get to business.
It's a bit of a small street corner liquor store in the suburbs, so as wine selection goes, well your going to be a bit limited. That's not to say they don't have some decent bottles, but if you're looking for wine, might want to go elsewhere. As for liquor and spirits, the selection is pretty much the same that you would find in any liquor store in Dundalk. They might not stock as much but the regular brands are all their. Premium and super-premium brands are a bit more limited.
As for beer, which is what i primarily go for, they actually don't have a bad selection. The cold case is a bit small, but you'll find your standard macro brews as you would at any store. However the case does have a surprise. Outside of the walk in, there are to display cases (i guess that's what they call them, idk). One half is your macro brew, the other half is a nice selection of craft beer. And when i mean nice, i mean Dundalk isn't a bastion of craft brew drinkers, and most stores just stock a token selection of some local stuff (not talking about National which isn't craft or local), usually long the lines of DuClaw or Heavy Sea's (and i am not saying that's bad). But the selection at Modern is more varied, i've seen Pyramid, seen Rouge, seem Ommegang, just to name a few. On top of it, as well as selling six-packs they also have a small selection of bombers. It should be noted that the selection isn't constant, so don't go in expecting to find a specific brew, but you might be surprised with what you will find.
Price wise, for everything, it's in line with just about anyone else in the area. While the service can seem a bit gruff, they are friendly and helpful. It's not a bad little liquor store, but like i said they are more known for their seafood. read more