Much like the NSLC located by the Superstore on the other side of Portland Street, this location is…read morenice, shiny and new. It seems a bit smaller than the other, but is always beautiful on the inside and stocked with one of the wider selections in Dartmouth (especially compared to the ancient-by-comparison store on the Forest Hills Parkway). The staff is friendly and accommodating, usually with one or two people working the floor specifically to make sure customers find what they're looking for - a welcome change compared to other store policies of "we'll help you, but you have to find us first."

OK - for full disclosure - I am old - at least 1/2 way through any expectation for a long happy…read morelife. So "in my day" buying liquor involved going up to a small caged window and whispering a request to a unseen clerk who would slip back an unseen bottle in a brown bag. But today things are quite different. Take my experience at the Tacoma Street NSLC - where I was greeted by a Budweiser girl, offering me a nice cold beer that she had just pored - especially for me! How could I refuse - something about a big special promotion for a football game coming up soon;-) Well there is nothing like a Bud girl and free beer to put me in the mood for shopping. And this is a great store to buy the essentials for the SuperBowl. Its large, spacious, well laid out. Today there was a centre display with some good wines on sale - again "in my day" there were no such thing as sales on booze. There was a sales person who pleasantly offered assistance regarding single malt scotch - and other NSLC offerings. There's lots of parking, although it was very busy today with people making their way in and out of the adjoining grocery store. I left with all hands and arms full of supplies that I hope will last beyond the big game. I will also take with me a great feeling about this store, the great service - and the hope that every time I shop there, there will be a Bud girl with a cold beer to great me.

I had trouble placing an online order today, but a nice guy on the phone helped me make it…read more Delivery guy shows up in good time. Problem starts with proof of age. I've never driven, so I got an NS ID card (for voting, passports don't have addresses). It's expired but worked for the recent municipal, provincial and federal elections. I have a valid MSI card with my birthdate and a picture ID on the Costco card I used to place the order. Nothing was acceptable and he wouldn't/couldn't leave the order. I am 71.

Wanted to order a gift for Delivery April 30th 1. April…read more25th Online ordering did not work as shipping charge was not as advertised. 2. April 26 sent an email asking for help (never heard back) 3. April 27th ordered by phone , charge went through immediately . Was assured the gift would arrive on the birthday, April 30 4. April 30 called to confirm delivery. Assured the gift would be delivered. 5. May 1 called to ask where the gift was. Oh I am told it was never processed. But he would help me out and deliver it himself. Help me out, how is doing what I paid for and doing it late helping me out??? Terrible customer service. Would not recommend or use again.

I showed up to pick up my online order which was worth almost $150. I had a copy of my drivers…read morelicense and passport on my phone but they wouldn't accept them despite the fact it is 2025. I had to go home and get my physical ID and come back. When I complained the man working there proceeded to to argue with me and was very rude. His coworkers were even apologizing for him. I am a loyal customer but this is probably my last time there.

Named after the former city jail in the north end, RockHead, the booze dispensary formerly known as…read morePremier Wines, just opened up in the North and Windsor Sobeys. It's not a huge store, but they have a nice selection of what I assume are some good wines, mostly higher-end liquors, and a nice little niche that they seem to be carving out in the craft beer market, which is more of my bag. They have a couple racks and coolers of the many great beer offerings from around Nova Scotia, as well as regional ones like Picaroons and Dieu du Ciel. I just want to buy them all and stock my own beer fridge! The kicker though is the great idea that they had to offer growlers of beer for brewers that are located outside of the city and are unable to do so here. When I was there on Super Bowl Sunday they had their own RockHead pale ale (made by Garrison I believe), Butcher's Block Red and Hippie Dippie Pale Ale from Tatamagouche Brewing, and Boxing Rock's Vicar's Cross double IPA. Deposit on the growler bottles is $7, and re-fills seem to range from $10-$15, both plus tax. This is a fantastic addition to the neighbourhood, especially since this is in my go-to grocery store. I'm looking forward to quenching my thirst with RockHead's delicious offerings.

The worst experience in a town full of fabulous service. Woman working in the store today wearing a…read moreturquoise blue tee shirt could not have been more rude. Had we not needed wine to take to an event we would have walked out. We do not recommend this store. You can do better elsewhere even self serve. This employee was a misery. Steer clear.

Great wine shop! If you have the time, look around at some of the unique and interesting varieties…read more Guaranteed, you'll find something you haven't heard of/tried before. I personally think Bishop's Cellar would benefit from having a bit more of a description system. Perhaps a little placard with some details: eg: dry, full, organic. These are also excellent for stipulating how wines have placed in wine shows. eg: 91 pts. Whether or not you're a connoisseur you can use these to determine which ones you might be interested in trying. That's as opposed to picking the bottle with the prettiest design/colour combo. (hey, that's what I fall back on) Good local and imported cold beer options too! The absolute selling point of Bishop's Cellar has to be the hours they keep. A beer/wine store that's open until midnight on Friday's and Saturday's as well as holidays has been a saving grace for me on more than one occasion!

I am not from Nova Scotia and was directed to this store by another NSLC location....thank you!…read more As soon as I walked in I knew by the greeting the staff was educated in the store offerings. Great store if you are looking for vintage wine selections.

All your premium wines and spirits right here folks. This store is built on the lobby level of a…read morevery new and shiny looking condo building, and everything in the store is new and shiny to match. Lots of glass and a ritzy ambiance. They have wine tastings and all sorts of other events/happenings on the go, so it's a really great place for wine enthusiasts. Wish I could afford to try all their stuff, but maybe one day!! Staff are super friendly.

One of the liquor stores Boyfriend and I tend to frequent. Love the location (attached to the…read morePortland St Superstore) -- you can get Joe Fresh clothes (what?), do some grocery shopping and top it off with your weekly booze run. Very convenient. This particular location is HUUUGE, with a ton of selection. They've got chilled white wine (love that), the giant beer cooler fridge thing (bring a sweater) and excellent staff who are more than willing to help you if you're not sure what you're looking for. This is always our go-to place for weekly wine, though we do tend to stray to the more boutique wine shops when we're looking for something extra special.

Big, beautiful and expertly staffed with friendly employees who are always more than ready to lens…read morea hand or give a recommendation. From locating the unicorn of wines (the Apothic Red) or offering suggestions during failed Nova 7 runs, you'll walk away feeling good about your purchase after they put their personal touches on the big box booze experience.

Last night, this NSLC single-handedly launched me into a new quarter-life crisis…read more I am 26-years-old. 26. That is not old. But when you're surrounded by people in this store on a Friday night and suddenly everyone else looks 17, you're going to feel like the Crypt Keeper. And I did. It did not help that the cashier ID'd everyone until he got to me, gave me the stoic 'old person' nod, and rang me through. Had I not already been clutching a bottle of Bourbon, I would have had to been surgically removed from the hard liquor section. As for the NSLC itself, it is convenient for the South End weekend scene so long as you can retain a scrap of self-esteem when faced with the fact that you have gotten older. And if you can't, at least there's plenty of booze nearby.

I particularly like that this NSLC has a very large cold beer section. Nothing worse than heading…read moreto a liquor store on your way out somewhere and being faced with the prospect of a) drinking warm beer in the variety you like or b) buying something just because it's cold. Ok, so there are worse things... not many though. Pretty wide selection of wine and spirits too! This NSLC is located in the same building as the Atlantic Superstore on Barrington Street.