Great prices and superb selections. Visited this spot after a Yelp event and I'm glad I did. They had some of my favorites at a great price point. I was so happy to see that they also sold the the canned version of the Verlaines lychee martini. I also happened to be visiting when they were doing some tastings. Solid spot. Give them a try. read more

Mr Vino - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I was looking for a nice bottle of wine for the weekend and luckily they happened to have wine tasting and Scotch whisky tasting that day. And thanks to the wine and Scotch whisky tasting I found a bottle of each that I like. The store has so many good wines and spirits and also a lot of variety of chilled alcoholic beverages in the fridge. Manager, staff and the owner are very helpful and friendly. Even though the store is very small but I like the store's layout because it's not too big and very easy to navigate. Try going on Fridays or Saturdays you might be able to get a free tasting too. read more

Mr Vino - Scotch whisky tasting table and some freebies when you purchase a bottle. Copper 750 ml. Cooper Dog Whisky - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

We like their selection of wines, especially their Rose. It's easy to find a bottle or two to buy, make your selection, and head to the register. And I love that they're down the street from the 71st Avenue/Continental Avenue subway station, which makes last minute purchases easy before you hop onto the train to head into Manhattan for a dinner party. read more

Nice wine shop right on 71st Ave. The store is kind of small but they did a good job of maximizing it. A ton of wine selections with a limited alcohol selection as well. Can be a little pricier than other places but they will probably have what you are looking for as far as wine. Parking can be tough in this area but there are metered spots. read more

My friend and I came here because I wanted to purchase a bottle of Amsterdam vodka which Mr. Vino does not carry. We've been here for some time perusing the place trying to find the perfect bottle to purchase. A minute too late a petite woman strolled by and asked if we needed help. Just to be sure I asked if she carried Amsterdam and if it was hidden somewhere else. Unfortunately, she told me no. I decided to go with Absolut Mango flavored vodka. It was priced at $29.99 + tax. The cashier doesn't speak, but is eager to take your money. The space is extremely small and overpriced. The selection of spirits is laughable. I won't be back. read more

Mr Vino - a bottle of absolut mango flavored vodka - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

My favorite neighborhood wine store in Forest Hills. I absolutely love this place. Please expect excellent quality of wine and liquor for a decent price considering how pricey things can be in this part of the neck of woods. A decent price is $11.99 for less for a bottle of good wine. The staff is beyond helpful and provides that personal customer service touch we all should experience when entering and leaving a store regardless if we make a purchase or not. Call me boring, but I always buy a bottle or two of their Chianti wine, which is under $15. If you are up for their wine tasting, please sign up to receive alerts. They usually have wine tasting on a Friday or Saturday evening. Happy Wine Tasting and Shopping! read more

This place is small and cute. Loved their selection. Not huge but good enough. They carry Catena so I'm happy! The lady at the register was nice. Ps. They wrap for free. read more

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Superb customer service, and very friendly. Great wine selection and location. Great ambiance.

Across The Miles From land across land I've traveled far for a good bottle Be it red or white It's all about the grapes Or is it more? A small space for a wine store that sits in Forest Hills, Queens' commercial district, where I had time to kill before a designated medical appointment in conjunction with the dire need for a bottle for holiday cheers dinner party. A good wine may be all about the grapes, but a wine store requires good customer service communication skills to interact with customers. Upon walking in I specified to the cashier/ sales associate "what do you recommend a red that is under $15.00?" His response was very brash and extremely blatant: "STAY THERE, I'LL GET ONE FOR YOU!!" Okay, like a dog I can follow instructions to stand still while the dude immediately turned his back and walked away without inquiring what genre of red I liked (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Malbec, Chianti, or Cabernet Franc??) or region and country of origin as my preference. He did not heed the hope within my mind as to what I desire in conjunction with his ignorance of my food pairings, nor can the man appease my needs as a customer but only accord to my budget restraint. He immediately handed me a bottle of Malbec which I do NOT like!! Robotic salespeople without the tact and grace etiquette of poor communication skills in customer service. What I ultimately attain was: Cigar Box Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010 from Maipo, Chile 13.5% by volume at $11.99. No comment on this bottle as I did not imbibe. Across The Miles It's all about communication in customer service. read more

Mr Vino - the entrance to mr vino wine and spirits - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Came here a few yrs ago and stopped going cuz the chick behind the register was super RUDE. Came in today to give it another try and received the same attitude! RUDE and SNOTTY. I don't know who she think she is! But I'm never coming back here!!! They're overpriced anyways. Fix your attitude lady and stop being such a bitch! read more

This store is losing customers, due to the woman behind the cashier. Customer Service is always key to a successful business. My family has always stopped for a variety of wine or liquor gifts. However, the woman managing the cashier is rude. She yelled at a request to respect social distancing by saying: "if you don't like it, wait outside!" Most businesses in the neighborhood are managing social distancing among customers. So disappointed at the dwindling service. A disservice to the other employees who have always taken care of the customers. read more

They need to hire a new cashier. The salesmen seemed pretty helpful there. Other than that I feel that this business would be a great place to buy wine. read more

I've been eyeing Mr. Vino's selection of Rip Van Winkle and Pappy's Bourbon for quite some time. Same 4 bottles have been on the shelf behind the register for a while. Beginning of this week I decided it was time to treat myself in time for the holiday. Went in and the woman behind the counter (who I now believe to be the Manager) priced them out for me. Mind you, these are pricey, very hard to get bottles of Bourbon. Today I went back with every intention of purchasing the 10 y/o Rip Van Winkle. I was hoping to potentially be able to negotiate a slightly better price, as friends who have purchased these Bourbons in the past have mentioned that liquor stores have some room to negotiate. So, off I went with cash on hand. Asked the man behind the counter to confirm the cost and it was the same that the woman gave me earlier in the week. I then asked him if there was any wiggle room if I were to pay cash. He said he needed to get the Manager --- and yes, it was the same woman I spoke with earlier in the week. Bottom line, she bumped up the cost 10%. When I said I was just quoted an entirely different price not 5 minutes earlier, she rolled her eyes and firmly re-quoted the higher price. I said thank you, you gave me the information I needed, and left the store. A few phone calls later, I was able to secure a bottle at another local liquor store. Perhaps I low-balled my offer to much. However, I was certainly open to negotiation and truth is, if she held firm at the initial price ($450 .... yes, you're reading that correctly!), I would have bought it. However, I clearly insulted her and as such, she bumped it up to $500 even though that is NOT the price in the computer system. I know that because twice this week people checked that system (including her) and quoted me the $450 cost. In a neighborhood chock-full of liquor stores, my suggestion is to shop around. There are certainly MUCH friendlier and more customer focused options that Mr. Vino. read more

Appreciate Mr. Vino Forest Hills being there for us, whether to buy something, or just a smile as I pass by. They really add to the neighborhood, thanks Mr. Vino team! read more

Mr Vino - Mr. Vino Forest Hills! Simply a beautiful place to visit in my neighborhood! Great team, great experience! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

They do a really nice wrapping if you are getting a gift for someone. Prices are about the same in this area of Queens.

First of all, everything is a bit overpriced - which can be explained by the location. reason for the bad rating, though, is that the idea of customer service escapes the staff working at this store. I'm not the first one to say so, if you just look at other reviews you will see there's a pattern here. They clearly don't care to help you with either making the selection or making the experience pleasant enough. I guess they get enough business as is so they don't really feel the need to try. a few times too many - will never shop there again. the owner of this place should use this as a wake up call. read more

I'm inclined to agree with what Dave Barry once wrote: "I have never gotten into wine. I'm a beer man...Your beer drinker tends to be a straightforward, decent, friendly, down-to-earth person who enjoys talking about the importance of relief pitching, whereas your serious wine fancier tends to be an insufferable snot." still, I checked this place out. it's a tiny store, but jam-packed with many varieties of wine from all over the world. there's also a limited liquor selection; prices seemed average. I was a little surprised to see a modest selection of sake. apparently they have tastings and other special events every so often. if you're in the area and looking for good wine, I'm guessing this is a good place to check out. read more

While Mr. Vino IS a small space (Forest Hills commercial rentals are through the roof, ya'll), they have a decent selection of wines. They also carry other "spirits" for last minute pinches or parties. The staff is knowledgeable and they have wine tastings. The decor makes you feel like you are in a fabulous wine cellar! The location is right off the subway and the LIRR. Very convenient! read more

I just had the best experience over the phone with this place. In these weird quarantine times, they were so very helpful and did everything possible to help my friends out who live nearby. Forest Hills Delivery service is perfect. FIVE STARS. Thank you Mr. Vino! read more

Austin Street is rich in ice cream and pastries; not so for booze. Mr. Vino is the more expensive of the two wine/liquor stores within a few blocks, and the selection is slightly better than it could be. It's a safe place to drop in on your way to a dinner party, but you'll pay a few dollars extra for the convenience. Liquor is even more obviously overpriced. $61 for a 1L bottle of Makers! Yikes. read more

Guys you've improved your customer service so kudos. Somebody communicate to your underlings that when there are customers in the store, they should halt their internal gossip and serve the customers. read more

Unlike the Mr. Vino cucina gourmet Deli next door I find this wine store leaves a lot to be desired. Very small selection of average wines that are super up priced. I can get the same bottle at most other wine stores for $5-10 less.Their staff are not very friendly or helpful. It's unfortunate because it would be great to stock up at cucina and then pop over here to get wines to complement the spectacular food. read more

The woman at the counter swiped my card, said it was declined, and then shut off the machine. My credit card company confirmed the charge successfully went through. When I asked for her name, she declined. When I asked for the boss' name or number, she declined. The customer service was the worst I could've ever experienced. Do not shop at such an untrustworthy wine store. No matter how good the wine selection, customer service MATTERS! Just awful. read more

Wish I could give this place zero stars. Lacking customer service. The cashier who worked on March 31 is rude and unfriendly. Will never return here! read more

Flashback a few years back. I was super excited to see that a wine store was opening up on Austin street. Why the 3 stars then? I've been pretty disappointed with every wine that I've purchased there, especially after taking the time to speak to the workers at Mr. Vino and purchasing off of recommendations. I enjoy malbecs and have had a fair share of them. After describing the preferential types of malbecs I like, the sales guy was quick to recommend something. It didn't seem like he really listened to me at all when I was speaking. But I definitely knew he wasn't when I tasted the wine. I've been here for a wine tasting and was again excited to walk in on one. Unfortunately, none of the wines appealed to me. Which was fine because everyone has their specific preferences. But listening to the same sales guy describe the wine and tasting it, the description was off. Perhaps it's my palate. Perhaps it's theirs. I'm usually spot on though. read more

Two things: I can confirm that this is a store full of salespeople with little to no social graces. Second, any business that would handle a negative review on Yelp by blasting the customer is disgusting and does not deserve the patronage of the good people of FH. My boyfriend experienced some rude salespeople who also did not seem terribly knowledgeable when it came to their products. I'll only give them a star because I must. Save your money and your time, folks. read more

This is an extremely small but neat & cheery liquor store on Continental Avenue, in the heart of Forest Hills. They make use of every precious square inch for their wine displays. I have purchased wine from them in the past, despite their higher than average prices, simply because of location and convenience. Usually the service is good. The salesperson who attended me tonight couldn't have been any nastier or ruder. She was more interested on what was going on her phone than my transaction. There are other options further down on Austin Street & also on near by Queens Boulevard. read more

I thought i liked it here until tonight. I had never been to the wine tastings i get emails about so tonight got home early enough to try. There was no greeting, no acknowledgment that i am even standing there in the store. I said i would like to try the tasting-- he poured the wine but didn't even look at me. I said can you tell me anything about it? Like maybe do your job and show you have a personality? Not even a smile. The woman America had been friendly in the past but was not very pleasant at the register. I just won't bring my business there anymore, very disappointing. read more

Great place in Forest hills to pick up a nice bottle of wine, whatever your preference is. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable unlike some places where you ask if the wine is dry or not and they have no idea. Outside just grabs your attention. The place is very nicely lit in a purple neon lighting but not in a tacky fashion. Since I'm not from queens I can't visit often but when I'm in town im down to come here! read more

I've been to this store quite a few times. Wine selection is good- wide range of quality wines. The spirits there are also very high quality, and not all the ones you see everyday. The store is a bit small, but the staff has always been pretty friendly. The first time I came, I got a free bar of Lindt chocolate. I went for a tasting once as I am on the mailing list, but the vendor was over an hour late...so I can't say how the tastings are but they do occur weekly. Kind of cool if you're in the area for an extended period of time. Also- strange detail- I called to request the price of a specific bourbon as a gift for my friend, and was told they aren't allowed to tell me on the phone. I don't know if that's a law or just a store policy...but good to know (I'm from CA where they sell everything in the grocery store and advertise in the circular so it didn't seem like a strange thing to ask, but you never know w NY). read more

Great neighborhood spot to pick up wine or liquor. The customer service was helpful, but not overly friendly. Then again I went in the morning hours, and perhaps it takes awhile for folks to wake up. Decent selection for such a small place. Clean and nicely lit. I would come back here for all my wine if I lived here. read more

Mr. Vino is a small wine and liquor store. It's nicely decorated, but also small. It feels cramped when I'm the only one in there, and if there are a few other people in the store, I wouldn't even attempt to go inside. Selection's not bad for a store of this size. Prices are about average, and they're clearly written on the shelves. read more

It's a small place but they keep a good selection. Price may be on a slightly higher side, but not too much. People working there are also friendly. read more

Definitely is a small space, so you may not find the brand you are looking for but you will find a wine you look. Also, it is just so pretty in there and the prices are good. Staff was very friendly. And they have some bottles in the fridge already in case you want to have something to pop open right when you get home (like I did). All in all, yes the store is small but it is in a great location and definitely worth paying a visit to. read more

I was very happy when Mr Vino opened. Like any newbie I guess, they went above and beyond customer service. That was not the case for me tonight, however. To be clear, yes they were fast in letting me pay for my product, but when I asked some sundry questions, even helped another patron when the staff at hand didn't have a ready answer, they acted as though I wasn't even there. It's convenient, the prices are higher than other places nearby, but I had always been treated like a known and respected patron until tonight. I won't be returning. read more

Extremely rude! Customer service is everything in a business and this one lacks it severely! No social distancing what so ever. Don't try to distance from others cause you'll just hear the cashiers mouth for simple caution. Not only will she badmouth you in English but Spanish as well! Don't bother with a business like this read more

In a pinch, you can walk into Mr. Vino and I'm sure they'll have something acceptable. If you're looking for a bunch of high brow know-it-alls, then yea they definitely have that, too. Each time I've ever been into their stores I encounter a level of snobbery that is nonexistent at any of the surrounding wine and spirit shops. My first encounter with them was asking if they happened to carry a bottle of Genever. It is an uncommon spirit and I never expect a liquor store to have it, especially one as diminutive as Mr. Vino. Well, Mr. Vino did not have Genever, but they did have a lot to say. They could have said, "No, i'm sorry" or "I'll look it up and see if we can order some" (like Wine and Liquor Co-Forest Hills or Queensbury Liquors each said, respectively), but instead they started with, "I think you mean Gin. Genever, Nah, never heard of it and you must be mistaken. I think you mean Gin." :: deep breaths :: Genever is a thing. That's why i'm asking you. I'm sure it was a one-time thing. (By the way, two weeks later they were carrying Bols Aged Genever.... deep breaths). Today I was trying to find the recently popular Forty Ounce Wines Rose. I had called and visited two sold out stores after work and called the local Queensbury Liquors (who called their local distributor while I was on the phone only to find out that their local distributor is sold out). I figured I could forget about the Genever incident and give Mr. Vino another try. Since they are snobs, just maybe they might have the elusive "sold out everywhere" 40oz bottle of Rose. I walk in today and asked if they had the 2016 Julien Braud 40oz Rose. They don't have it. I'm not surprised. No one had it. After trying to explain to the woman cashier that I am not, in fact, looking for a magnum 3L bottle, I explain that i'm looking for a cheap bottle of rose in a funny 40oz container, show her the picture, and mention that it's extremely difficult to find. I ask if she could check to see if they can order it. I'm asking because I'd like a case or two for a party. Also, Mr. Vino sells other $8 bottles of rose, so who's judging? I'll tell you who's judging. Mr. Vino is judging. The woman refuses to look up to see if she can order it and says to me "Our clientele would not buy this kind of product." Let it be known that they sell cold rose is a can and single serving rose bottles as well has tiny bottles of liquor. Also, let it be known that... I AM YOUR CLIENTELE. Or at least I'm desperately trying to be. The real lowdown about this place is that it's pretending to be this hip, in the know, local expert niche store; but they only know how to come across as snobs. Perhaps they're trying to only market to the rich kids on the other side of Austin, but they are doing so by ostricizing the rest of the community. They are condescending and they obviously do not care to know nor are they open to learning from their neighborhood cocktail/wine/spirit enthusiasts. Do yourself a favor and walk one more block to Co-Forest Hills. They are nice and friendly and are not pretending to be something they aren't. Or go to Queensbury who has a much better selection and will literally start stocking your favorite wines and spirits if you ask them. read more

WHOEVER THEY HIRED BEHIND THE CASHIER, SHE DOES NOT ANYTHING ABOUT BEING A PROFESSIONAL: she does not know how to be patient, does not know what she has even behind her counter! I asked 3 questions and by the second question she wanted me "gone"! Sad since i was willing to buy quite a few expensive wines to go with the low priced things i asked for first - was that why she was uptight? TOO BAD will never go back there and will inform my friends and neighbors to stay away! My suggestion is to learn how to deal with your clients madame...... read more

My favorite wine shop in forest hills. Excellent service and always have stock of the wine that I am looking for. I recommend coming here if you have a party. Everything is so clean and the store is beautiful. read more

Mr Vino has a wide variety of wines, from rich fruity reds to dry and nutty whites and everything in between. It has a good mix of California and Ny wines, as well as international fare from Italy, France, Germany and even Israel. Well situated in the heart of Forest Hills ( near Continental and Austin) its knowledgeable staff will match the mood or food you're into with an appropriate wine. read more