stopped in for some surfsides, alittle expensive but the store itself was pretty nice inside

Extremely overpriced. They probably feel they can gauge those people who are in their way to Seaside. At least $5 more on any bottle of wine. Drive past them and another liquor store is across the street . This place is a disgrace. read more

Selection was fine but the cashier was very odd and almost smug...asked to see both my fiancé and I's IDs then proceeded to twist them and try to peel both our ID's for 1 minute to the point we're I thought he was going to damage them...absolutely ridiculous service who the hell does that...we're also almost 30 we don't look 21.. read more

Came to seaside with friends for a weekend getaway, such rude service and said our NY ID's were fake and denied us. Started claiming they wouldn't give us our ID's back until we started saying call the police because we aren't leaving with out them. Started bending and tearing apart our ID's. Worst experience I have ever had!!! No surprise that this place has such low ratings! If you work at a liquor store please learn how to correctly validate ID's LMFAO read more

GO TO EZ LIQUOR DOWN THE ROAD NOT THIS PLACE! We decided to go to this liquor store because it was close by and we were about to buy $200 worth of liquor for the Fourth of July weekend. At the register, two of my friends gave their ID's and the girl behind the counter started to BEND OUR IDS and tried to peel our ID's apart. She didn't believe that they were NY licenses for some reason. Don't spend your money at a place that over charges and apparently doesn't want your business. read more

Used to be a great local store, but then they expanded and hired some very rude nasty people. Especially the little brunette girl, who may be a manager. She told me they didn't have products they blatantly had sitting out, then continued to cross out signs in front of myself and my friend so we couldn't buy what we were looking for. Other local people I have spoken to have had issues with this employee as well. I never write reviews, but this was a terrible experience, and a real bummer because this USED to be a local favorite. read more

Used to love this place. Years ago, before the remodel, they had amazing beer selection. Now the selection is meh. My biggest gripe as of a few minutes ago? I walk in and see one associate pulling her mask as as she notices I'm walking in, and another associate walking around with no mask. Sucks, this place is real close by, but I may have to take my business elsewhere. read more

If I could give this place zero stars or even negative stars I would. To keep it short: they're overpriced, have the rudest staff, and ridiculous rules. Save your money and patience and drive the few extra miles to Spirits where you will be respected like an adult. BTW- if you are 3 adult women buying ONE bottle of wine, everyone must show an ID. However, if you are a man that walks in and purchases alcohol with a 10 year old kid, it's all good! #KeepItMoving right to #Spirits! read more

awful place!! really expensive prices and really bad service!! there's a ton of other stores in the area, go somewhere else

ADMIST A DEADLY PANDEMIC, AND AMERICAN UNREST: The VERY LEAST you can do is be KIND; however, Monaghan's Liquor Store CAN'T even do that. AVOID THIS TIME WASTING, RUDE ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL COSTS! You're better off driving to a different store and saving your time AND money! Myself and 5 of my LATE-TWENTY year old friends spent 15 minutes perusing the aisles and picking out items. We get to the counter and the rude cashier asks to see EVERYONE'S ID. Now my friends and I are NOT "young" looking by any means. Instead of giving the benefit of the doubt that ONE of our group of 25 to 27 year olds was also of legal age, the cashier insisted our friend FIND his ID or we wouldn't be served. My friend had his shirt open with a chest full of hair and a full beard...no one in their right mind would assume that he was not of age. Anyways, my friend couldn't find his ID after searching the car. The cashier had a smug, satisfied,ARROGANT look on his face while denying us. Him and my friend got into an argument about discretion and racism and it was just an ugly damper to my otherwise beautiful beach day. Humans can be NASTY and ARROGANT when they feel that they are in positions of power. Spend your hard earned money at establishments that don't bring down people already struggling through a pandemic and the high tensions of civil unrest. read more

I walked into this store with my clearly underaged daughter, not realizing all in our party need to be 21 for us to purchase alcohol as this isn't a policy at the stores where we live. There were signs clearly stating this on the door, which I missed. While in the store, we were assisted by FOUR different store employees. Not one of them told us that we all needed to be 21 to purchase alcohol. It was not until we spent about 15 minutes in the store and went to the register when my daughter was asked for her ID. The woman who asked for the ID, (who was one of the people who helped me), was incredibly rude. It almost seemed as if we were set up for a confrontation . At least one of the four employees that helped me could have told me I can't shop with a minor before I got to check out. I understand and respect the store policy, but, the staff was extremely rude about it. read more

I find myself always coming back to Monaghan's after dealing with other local chain stores especially. Special shout out to Sydney the manager because she takes charge and is knowledgeable about stock without even checking the shelves! read more

If i could give no stars i would. don't give them your money, woman cashier "manager" was horrible and told a customer they were stupid and talked down to them bc of their policy. read more

Very poor place stay away. They have the worst customer service and harassed me. Had to leave my alcohol and go elsewhere. They should be shut down. read more

I went in to buy wine and had my kids with me, they would not sell me the alcohol because my KIDS (ages 10 and 12) did not have ID. I am almost 40 years old. Absolutely ridiculous. Just lost out on $100. Dumb. read more

This place sadly is a total disaster. The parking lot alone is enough to just go somewhere else. You risk an accident each time you pull in or pull out. Items are Over priced and usually not a great selection. Staff is rude and unprofessional with an exception or two. Despite this I would stop here regularly because of the convenient location. However after my last encounter which I felt I was discriminated against because I have a Latino grown child Who accompanied me which normally I visit this establishment with my white husband. I was carded for the first time and my ID looked at for 5 minutes as if it was fake. ..... again after spending money in here REGULARLY. It is 2019, there is no tolerance for racial discrimination. I will take my business and my money elsewhere. Despicable and shameful! read more

They definitely took my advice, or at least a look in the mirror. I don't know what they did here, and I don't think it involved a bulldozer, but whatever architect they used worked utter magic. Clean, bright, great selection... I honestly felt like I'd fallen into an alternate universe upon going in after the remodel. Job well done. read more

This place is a joke. If I could have left 0 stars I would. I went with two other friends and they were purchasing one bottle of wine, a very over priced bottle, and I left my purse in the car. When we got to the counter they wanted all of our ID's (we are well above the legal age) they would not serve her until we all showed, and I said ok I'll go to the car and get mine. They proceeded to give my friends a hard time because there was an apparent sign on the front door about all parties needing to have ID to walk into store. The cashier had no patience for the fact we "ignored" their sign and began giving my friends an attitude to when her manager came over and declined serving my friends. Ok fine. Not even the worst part. As we walked out of the store a man walked in with what looked to be a 10-12 year old child with him. I waited to see what she was going to tell him and they ALLOWED him to purchase a bottle of liquor while he was accompanied by a minor and with no questions asked. When I called to speak to the manager regarding this she said "too bad, find another store if you don't like our rules". I am 30 years old and had ID to prove it but because I didn't bring it in the store with me, even though I WAS NOT making a purchase myself, they declined serving my friend. But a man walks in with a 10 year old and everyone turns a cheek. A joke, and horrible customer service. read more

Prices are higher in this store. But it's not my main complaint. Had a bad experience couple of times. Was harassed by a cashier about my drivers license. I am WAY pass legal age and I wasn't even the one buying alcohol, yet I was put on defensive and felt like I was breaking the law... I understand it might be a "company policy", but NO more shopping here as I don't have to deal with rudeness and disrespect... again, I was not the one buying alcohol, I accompanied someone who did... read more

To the contrary, MONAGHANS is a fantastic stop with excellent knowledgeable staff. This is a resort community and I have traveled a lot. Prices are fair and this store does a ton of business......successful for century's... B.Toresco Marco Island Florida Business owner in Toms River read more

There was no option for 0 stars, but best believe if there was, that is what I would be giving this establishment right now. First off, the prices are unbelievable. Secondly, the staff is absolutely incredibly rude. We were IDed, which seems normal enough, but our one friend didn't have hers, it was in the car. The cashier preceded to tell her to get it, which she was doing, when the cashier then said "the sign says all members of the party have to show ID", ok that's unreal, but fine. She then said "you could've read the sign on your way in if you don't like it", what's the attitude about?! Not only did the cashier go out of her way to be unnecessarily mean, the manager, not only sided with the cashiers ridiculous behavior, she then wouldn't serve us due to "our" apparent attitudes. Never would I give this place a dollar of my money. The service (which shouldn't even be an issue for a quick stop for a bottle of wine) was horrendous. Find any other liquor store anywhere else but here. read more

It.s a tourist trap on the way to the beach. You will spend from $3 to $5 more than at Spirits on Fisher Blvd. They also have a shiy attitude! read more

Very lively working staff, they are humorous and polite. The locals love the working crew. It was a great experience. please ignore the ignorant stories below me. The people below me, please re-consider your critical opinions to yourself. read more