This is one of my favorite wine shops in the US, along with the Barrel and Bottle at the North Market Downtown in Columbus OH. Both of them are small, independent wine shops with brilliantly curated selections. I wish Austin, TX had a wine shop with selections I could trust as much as what either of these two store offer. It especially makes buying Italian and Spanish wines a joy - I get to bypass the ones I know and try the ones unfamiliar to me knowing I will very likely love or at least enjoy all of them. read more

Neighborhood wine shop with a nice selection. The owner is very friendly and helpful, I told him what I like and he suggested some different wines I should try. I was very satisfied with what I purchased (a Malbec & Savignon Blanc). It's become my new go-to wine spot. It is conveniently located in downtown NHV. read more

Consistently the best option. They always value their customers, and strive to accommodate Thank you OddBins read more

I'm not really sure why this spot has such high ratings. It's pretty standard, a bit small. I don't find the beer selection very compelling, and unfortunately I've gotten some not-so-great wines here more than once. There's a nice range of prices - I'll give you that. read more

Friendly guy (the owner, I think). However, I'm not sure whether this is the normal practice or whether it was just that I wasn't as well-dressed as the other customer in front of me who wore a suit. The guy (owner, I think) did gift wrapping for that customer in a careful way; for me, however, it was more of a haphazard gift wrapping. This was a few days before Christmas 2013. read more

I love this place. Part of it has to do with it's ultra convenient location. The other part has to do with the prices and selection. Oddbins clearly does their homework in trying to bring out a baseline of solid tasting wines. You can walk away with a nice tasting bottle of wine without spending more than 12 bucks! Plus their staff is great. They're very friendly and want to guide you to the right bottle of wine (or beer or liquor). They seem genuine in this, which I think brings back repeat customers. Bottom line is that I'm just happy this place exists. Come here to get a well priced wine and an overall very positive buying experience. read more

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Fantastic neighborhood wine store with a homey feel. Ajit (the owner) is an exceptionally kindly fellow, and highly knowledgeable about wines as well as brandies, cognacs, Armagnacs, ports, etc. (He has also given me some phenomenal whiskey and gin recommendations, but the grape-based spirits are where his expertise really shines.) The other shopkeepers are really friendly and helpful as well. The biggest standout in OddBins' selection is their vintage ports--they have well-preserved 1977s, 1994s, 1997s, 2004s, 2011s, 2016s, and a number of the other iconic vintages from Taylor Fladgate, Dow's, Fonseca, and the other great port houses. Beyond port, I'm not a huge wine drinker myself, but Ajit and the other shopkeepers have always offered spot-on recommendations for affordable but tasty wines that've paired well with whatever it is I'm cooking on a given day. The selection of spirits (gin in particular) is small but well-curated. Additionally, the folks at OddBins work closely with their sister store, the New Bottle Shop on Orange, which has a large and impressive selection of spirits and beer. If New Bottle Shop has something you're looking for, they'll generally transfer it over to OddBins for pickup there on the same day. read more

The salesperson is very sweet (didn't catch her name), the prices are very reasonable, and the location definitely fills a niche. Been here a number of times and recommend. read more

The name is very fitting as you'll find some rare gems in this place - I just picked up a Vin de Savoie and a 100% cab franc from Bordeaux - both extremely hard to find! What I really loved about this place however was the owner - so incredibly nice and friendly! He was very consultative and was really enthusiastic about wine, but not pretentious or snooty. Nothing makes me happier than shopping for wine in a store owned by a fellow wine nerd! Love it! If wine isn't necessarily your thing, know that they also offer some great beers and spirits. In particular I noticed that they have quite the bourbon/whiskey/rye selection - always a plus in my book! The selection may be smaller than that of the Wine Thief, but again, more rare gems and IMO, better customer service. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in New Haven and in need of a unique wine! read more

They have a great selection of wines and beers. The manager is a knowledgeable wine enthusiast. You can trust his instinct for a bottle. I am always satisfied. If you have special needs, he will order the bottles for you. I also really like the selection of Belgium beers. It is great to find both yellow and red Grimbergen beers. They do not seem to apply any discount. read more

All I really want from a wine shop is an attendant who will point me to good affordable wines and occasionally re-explain what "dry" means. Odd Bins delivers the goods every time. Also reminds me of the UK chain, but this place is much friendlier. read more

Trying to find my favorite California wine in New Haven was a challenge. I basically called 15 wine shops and non of them carried it. Called this one and they happily ordered it for me and picked it up in 2 days. Im glad I found this place and finally know where to get my bottle of wine! read more

This is a wine and liquor store plain and simple, but what's not so plain and not so simple for me is that they sell sake, soju, and plum wine. I have trouble finding these at other stores around town and so these guys are the first ones I go to to get the good stuff. Plus, the owner seems to be pretty relaxed and joked around with me after he carded me and I told him I was a 90 year old man with depends and a knack for falling asleep while people talk to me. Anyhoo, go here for asian booze. :) read more

This is a great store with a wide selection and price range. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable without coming across as snooty or overbearing. There are usually several bins toward the front of the store in the $10-15 range with descriptions, meal pairing suggestions, and store recommendations. I find these really useful when I just want to pick up something good and reasonably priced for dinner at a friend's house. read more

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It's easy to find great bottle of wine in the $9-15 range.

I go to Odd bins at least once a week. They are very friendly and they always get me the right wine for the right price. Ajit, the owner is an expert at picking wine and the selection there is untouchable. If you are really into wine as much as i am, i suggest you try their hand picked cases. Basically you go there with a set budget and tell them what kind of wine you want in there. Come back the next day, there it is all set to go and every wine is always phenomenal. Definitely try it out if you are into or want to learn some about wine. read more

I love seeing all the different wines and checking out new selections every visit. Also, some great deals and beers in the back!! Friendly, helpful service. read more