Not in the mood for Prazsky? Dutch no longer suits your mature pallet? And the thought of…read moreRachmaninov from Lidl makes your stomach churn? Let's get some wine, real wine, not from Tescos wine. Let's go to Oddbins! I have to say that the most shocking thing I found about Oddbins was that I could actually afford anything other than Dorritos. They really do have a full spectrum price range, but they were a bit snooty when I asked the difference between the dark stuff and the paler bottles. Snobs, it was a perfectly reasonable question.

Craft Beer and good wine…read more They have an excellent selection of craft beer and priced well they stock some of the harder to find large bottles. Great wine selection and well sourced so you are getting excellent value but be prepared to spend that bit more. Parking is best at the super valu / blackrock shopping center car park. Oh they also have a small cheese selection from Sheridans.

Kelly's has served me as my local off-licence for years, and I love this place. The staff are…read morefantastic, the selection is very good, and they offer some great deals. The guys generally pick a selection of wines to put on special in the centre of the floor, generally around the €10 mark, and they change frequently: for example, during the summer, you're likely to find some fruity barbecue wines on offer. Advice is available if, like me, you don't know much about your wines, and they're more than happy to steer you towards value-for-money rather than try to upsell. As a beer man myself, Kelly's is miles better than the other local off-licence. They stock all the usual suspects in an open fridge, but they also have an excellent selection of quality imports such as Flensburger, Baltika, Spaten, etc. They stock some good Irish brews as well, and regularly have five for €10 on some of the good European beers. Better selection, better staff, and good deals. What more could you want? While you could probably find better bargains on mass-produced plonk in Tesco's or similar, these guys have a great selection and know their stuff. As a small local business, they do an outstanding job serving their customers, too. And if you need it, they can sort out your party needs with glass hire, too.

From the owner: We sell top quality craft beers, exclusive fine wines and premium spirits.read more

This gem of a shop is family owned and the proprietors are so friendly and helpful. I was…read moredelighted when it opened up (it has previously been run by different owners and closed down a few years ago). They have a great deli and a fresh daily selection of baked goods. There's a good off licence too (popular with the university students because of the competitive prices). They also stock some good craft beers and some nice wines. The owner, Mr Yang can't do enough for you and the girls who work behind the deli are very helpful and always smiling. It is my local shop and I'm so glad because it's a great one! Note: their chocolate twist pastries are buttery heaven!

You're an American and you want to get some Irish whiskey you can't get in the states - and you're…read morein Dublin. You come here. Period. This place is amazing. So much great stuff. Guy there absolutely knows his stuff. Interesting he was recommending a Dunville whiskey to someone that I bought in a similar store in Belfast that the guy there recommended to me (and their recommendation was correct). This is also near the Whiskey Museum which I recommend too. Hit the museum, then come to this place. You will leave a very happy camper.

Literally from the second I walked in to the time I left the service here was too notch. Everyone…read morewas kind and pleasant. It's not too big but also not too small either. Literally the perfect selection of whiskey and more. I loved how the employees explained the whiskey to me and gave their personal recommendations as well. I just loved the vibe here and would highly recommend it to all.

Firstly I love the store front, it just has that austere charm to it which in a lot of ways is a…read morereflection of the knowledge and passion of the folks that run the show. It's not a fly by night flashy frontage, it's got character and substance. So exterior sorted, the interior carries on that tradition. I don't feel the need to repeat what all the other Yelpers have said but concisely put - these folks know their beers and you will discover a whole new world once you grace this place with your presence ... Mmmm that wasn't very concise now, was it?!

Rather than your average bulk shopping off-licence, I think of this medium sized store as a beer,…read morewine and spirit boutique with selected flavours from the world over. Care to sample Double Chocolate Stout, Banana Bread Beer or Whiskey Ale? If you ever feel like experiencing how diverse beer can be, go to Deveney's in Dundrum, grab a selection of beers (e.g. German Schlenkerla Rauchbier, which decidedly tastes of liquid smoked bacon or the excellent Belgian Trappist Beer Chimay Bleue) and invite friends over for a tasting. They shall not be disappointed. For sheer bang for the buck (e.g. for parties) I would probably stock up at the regular supermarkets who can afford to buy large quantities and pass on the discounts, but for quality and new taste experiences, Deveney's is certainly my first pick. Plus: Very good selection of beers and wines, in walking distance from the Shopping Center on Dundrum main street, friendly service, good value promotions. Minus: As with any other off-licence, some of the better or more exotic drinks can be a bit on the pricey side.

I had no idea this place existed. I was drawn in firstly by the word liquor as every time I slip up…read moreand say that word instead of spirits my friends roll their eyes and beat the learnt Americanisms out of me. But here I can safely say it without fear of, 'Oh listen to yourself for crying out loud! You are not in an episode of the Hills, you are in a dole queue in cold Dublin.' The place is huge! Maybe I have lived a sheltered life for too long but I was positively giddy to be in a store this big dedicated to booze. Amazing selection, great promotions and they do gift cards and I can say liquor in a safe place.

Can't really miss this off-license when heading up Francis Street. This is a big boozy supermarket…read morecatering to all your drunken needs. I actually prefer spending my drinking-money in a small local business, but Molloy's deserves a praise for an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits. And they always have some special offers.

After few years living in our new home I decided to settle find a good local wine shop, two failed…read moreattempts later (The Bottletop going bust too) I discovered Bin No 9. Excellent shop and a great stock of delicious wines. I am convinced of the uniqueness of the shop, the proprietor and the knowledge - it puts the shop in pole position for me. Keep up the good work sir.

Small, friendly wine shop. Excellent service provided by Andrew Kinsella, the owner. Well…read moreinformed and takes the time to understand what you are looking for. Lots of loyal customers. Delivers to home/ business as required.

On the Grapevine is a fantastic little wine shop that lets you choose your bottle and drink it…read moreright on the premises for only a 7 euro corkage fee. There are ample sitting spaces in the main shop as well as upstairs. They also serve food like tapas, sandwiches, and other snacks. There's even an expresso bar. The best part is that because they are a wine bar you may request a complimentary sample of a wine and then purchase the bottle and drink it right there. Many wines are even 20% off or right around €10 for a bottle. We stopped in because it was raining but ended up finishing the whole bottle and even contemplated getting a second bottle but the weather had cleared so we were off to continue our sight seeing. Dangerously fun but strongly recommended.

A great off license with a good selection of French wine. The prices are reasonable and the owners…read moreare quite knowledgable about their wines. Bought some last time I was here and it was good wine at reasonable prices. Will come back here again for a small but decent French wine selection.