This branch of Odd Bins in Chapel Allerton some how has an atmosphere of a local or community…read morebusiness. Even though it is a chain it has deals for Chapel Allerton specifically and seems to really know its local market. Last time I passed there were signs outside proclaiming that members of the Chapel Allerton tennis club get a 25% discount and that they had the best range of champagne available in 'Chapel A'. I have never bought champagne but I have picked up some good deals here on fancier wines than the supermarket range and ales.

I've seen a few of these booze shops crop up and around in Yorkshire - I happened to notice one in…read moreRipon only the other day - and so I decided to check out the Otley branch. I don't suppose I was expecting anything outstanding, it is after all only a shop that sells alcohol, but when you're an inquisitive sort you like to go in and have a nose of everything! Inside there were some friendly staff who were ready to help me if I needed. (I don't think I needed help really...) They had a few nice offers on some of their selections, which was definitely not the wide ranging classy choice that Chez Vin might have on offer, but certainly good enough for the less discerning drinker. All in all it had a much nicer vibe than, say, Bargain Booze (which can smack a little of desperation), but was not quite of the calibre of Chez Vin. As a nice inbetweener I'm sure you'll be satisfied with the mix of deals and decent drinks!

A really happy cheery lady will meet you and help you find what you are after. Though not a…read moreparticularly specialised shop you'll find all you need here to fuel a night on the booze or just a simple bottle to accompany a meal. Regular deals bring something down to supermarket price or below. A handy shop to complete the street that has everything.

This handy little shop is somewhat of a chameleon, in so far as it seems to fit several categories…read more It is all at once a post office, bargain booze and newsagents which is perhaps a bizarre mix but it's certainly useful in such a little town as Oakwood. It's quite a small shop but nonetheless I've never seen it particularly heaving, so if you are nipping through and need to post a parcel I can imagine this being a rather modest and simple task - certainly nothing like the hell of using the town post office, that's for sure! They sell all kinds of cheap booze deals, which is great for anyone living locally too. As well as that there are all the snacks, crisps, confectionary, stationary and other related newsy items that you could hope for. My favourite part is their uber, and I mean uber, awesome little sweet bags for £1. You get *loads* of delicious penny sweets in a huge bag for just a quid! Penny-sweet-tastic. The shop on the whole is reasonably friendly, certainly the chap at the counter was nice enough if nothing else. All in all, pretty handy to know about!

Now I've got to prove to the world that I'm not a Special Brew swilling tramp who frequents parks…read moreand is partial to sleeping on benches. However, I will continue to fuel those rumours by my love of this Bargain Booze. Let me put this into perspective. Sometimes you want cheap booze but you also want cheap quality booze. Well this little beauty priovides the two. It's also useful for loads of stuff, getting rid of your letters and stocking up on some alcohol soaking snacks. I love my posh emporiums, I really do. From time to time though Bargain Booze fits the bill and this one especially. Maybe it's because it is en route to several of my friends houses or maybe it's because I actually am a tramp. Oh well, tramps these days have way too much access to the internet. I'll go find a dog to worry and some people to scare now but first up I'll get myself a fine bottle of red or even meths if I'm pushing the boat out. In all seriousness though this is a good stop off joint.

Walked in looking for some good tequila and was met with a wall of it! Much better than the 4 at…read moreMorrison's. The staff was very friendly and even recommended a new brand I haven't heard of. They also directed us to some delicious champagne that wouldn't break the bank. We will absolutely be back whenever we're in town!

Excellent service and really knowledgeable staff who aren't afraid to go the extra mile. Great wine…read moreselection and delivery service. My go to boutique off license for the last 6 years. Highly recommended

This isn't just any off license ... This is Beer Ritz…read more.. Leeds' best kept secret (it isn't actually! A pal of mine from darn sarf raves about it) If you haven't been yet, unless you're teetotal just get yourself there and try something different ! It's brilliant and it's round the corner... Well it's on a corner actually !

For whatever reason, it has become normal to be a wine connoisseur but weird to be an expert on…read morefine beer. This is sad state of affairs, as beer is in truth a more exciting, more wildly varying beverage that manages to remain as masculine as possible. Beer Ritz (laaavely play on words isn't it) is an absolute haven for beer lovers. With what seems like millions of varieties from all corners of the globe, beer taps on the counter and hugely knowledgeable and friendly staff, it is the stuff dreams are made of. A trip here makes your evening in with the boys all the more cultured (and lethal on some occasions) and is definitely worth it.

There is a really lovely geordie lass that's just started in this Oddbins, and she's incredibly…read morehelpful and super friendly, so if you need any advice on what to buy, just ask her! On her recommendation, because Oddbins have stopped selling the particular wine I was after, I got a very tasty Prosecco for under a tenner, which was just what I was after to celebrate on a budget : )

The Leeds Oddbins have a certain class that I find less in other cities. Although this is massively…read morescaled down in relation to its big brother up the road in Street Lane, it still has more than most wine merchants can offer. A compact stock system means the shelves look neat and you can always find a bottle of something good.

Great, reasonably priced drinks and snacksread more

Ingenuously located in the midst of studenty Burley Road lies AM2PM, an off-license that has…read moreabsolutely cornered the market in recent times. Whenever you enter this shop, day or night, weekday or weekend, it is likely to be full of students stocking up on some of the bargain deals which apply to beer, wine and spirits. However, this is more than just a Bargain Booze styled offie aimed at giving students their cheap fix. It actually stocks a jaw droppingly huge amount of varied spirits, especially vodkas, of which there is an incalculable amount coming from all over the globe. It's hugely popular, not just because of the fact it sells the answer to life's problems with such style and honesty, but also because of how friendly and unique the characters behind the counter are. Brilliant.

AM2PM provides drinks and entertainment....i'm talking about the people behind the tills…read morehere....what a laugh it is to come in. Even if you don't want to buy and alcohol i'd pop in just to be entertained for a few minutes. I like trying different spirits and here I can try a large selection of different ones from around the world at a snip of the price you'd find in a supermarket or 'rhytham and booze' type joint. I'm a fan of red wine and there's always deals on this here too. It really is always bustling with students stocking up on deals and bargains. If you're having a party and need to stock up then i'd definitely have a look into this place above the other alcohol shops in Leeds. Your purse will thank you for it.