Because we had enjoyed Barcelona Wine Bar in New Haven (Yale), we decided to give the Cambridge…read more(Harvard) restaurant a competition between the Bulldogs and the Crimson. We loved the concept in both places: a wide and varied menu, the chance to learn about some unique wines, and excellent service. The score in this contest was a tie, and we can't wait to try both again for the overtime. We were given a table near the window and despite the fact that the restaurant filled up quickly, it was relatively quiet and felt somewhat private. Now to the review of the Cambridge MA location. Our server, Conrado, was attentive and allowed us to have a leisurely meal, bringing out each course as we had enjoyed the previous selections. We initially chose the "Trust Fall Flight" of 3 half glasses of wines that Conrado chose for us based on our desire to try reds from Chile, Argentina,and Spain essentially cabernet, merlot, and carignan dominant grapes respectively. All three were full bodied and rich, but for our second glass, my partner chose the Chilean Penalolen (Cabernet) and I chose the Spanish Sotabosc (Grenache + Carignan). It was a delightful wine experience, and all wines went well with our choices for tapas. We opened with meat appetizers: Jamon Iberico and Chorizo Picante. Then we had the Roasted Carrots and Beef Empanadas. Third offering was the Pork Belly and the Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The base sauces for the second and third courses were delicious, and we used our complimentary bread to soak up every drop. We ordered 2 desserts: the Basque Burnt Cheesecake and the Chocolate Cake with Coffee Creme Anglaise and Almond Crumble. Both were delicious. We dined from 5:00 PM until we left at 6:45 for a play at the nearby American Repertory Theatre (a 10-minute walk for the fleet of foot). The cost including a generous tip was $85/person, and it was worth every penny, especially since my partner declared that it was her turn to treat.

We had a party reservation yet we waited almost an hour to get our table. While this was…read morefrustrating, the manager was so helpful in making the rest of our experience an amazing one. Our table was prepped with lots of complimentary small plates (appetizers) and they even comped about half our bill, which was so so nice of them! The cocktails were delicioussss and the restaurant decor was also very picture worthy

Some markets offer sexual services such as oral pleasure for women... those providing said pleasure…read moreare known as Market Liquors. But this is not that. Typical overpriced liquor store in an expensive part of Boston in the west suburbs right off of Commonwealth. I don't drink so I don't care how overpriced it is - I just came here for some water. But if you're coming here for liquor, it might be a little out of your price range. Then again you're on Yelp so you're probably not poor. Lol. But it's still a good store because I know a lot of you love to drink and these stores are invaluable to you then basically. Pretty good selection too, and friendly enough. Sunday morning rain is falling. Oh wait. Why did Adam Levine take over my review. Psh.

C'est Bon is a great little convenience store in Harvard Square. It is very conveniently located…read morenext to the Harvard Square Red Line stop, and I often stop by when I need some beer or liquor. Prices are on the expensive side, but fairly standard for Harvard Square prices. They have the customary selection of beers, wines, liquors, and mixers, but they also have a section of Harvard apparel (like T-shirts, sweatshirts) and Harvard memorabilia (like keychains, mugs, coasters, etc), so it is a great place to also pick up some souvenirs while you are shopping for your beer! I also like that they sell accessories to complement your drinking, like plastic martini glasses and plastic shot glasses for a party. Their hours online might not necessarily reflect when you are able to buy alcohol. I walked in after 11pm one night and even though they were still open, I was told that they cannot sell alcohol after 11pm (not sure if that is only on specific nights or if this is a nightly rule).

Love this place. Have had two really great experiences here:…read more First was at a wine tasting, with different people stationed all over the store. Found a bunch of incredible wine including a really perfect rioja. The staff was really friendly. Second was today, when I went in to try some new stouts. These two awesome guys helped me out (ended up w a Bozo by Evil Twin, an aged Southern Tier Choklat, and something else for my husband). These guys are tangibly passionate about what they do. The guy who helped me find the awesome aged Choklat (whose name I didn't catch) recommended me to the other guy, Stefan, who was totally one of those beer genius types and took the time to discuss different stouts at length with me and guide me around the store :) This also reflected really well on the first guy, who went out of his way to be helpful from beginning to end. Even when I checked out, one of my beers rang up for something different than they had originally told me, and they honored the original price with no issue. Really a model of great & passionate service--thanks, guys!

Excellent selection of all Bourbon from high to low end. From Pappy to Old grand dad, your choice.read more

Ordered to go a few times while staying in the area for some grad school summer courses. Everything…read moreI tried was great & pickup was always very smooth and friendly! Notes to self: might not get the mac & cheese again, steak was flavored great but a little chewy, chicken fingers were reliable and tasty, curly fries were delicious but a big portion!

Had brunch on my first visit: had the fried chicken sandwich : very good, contained a fried egg,…read morefried bacon, and freshly fried breast.

Funniest liquor store outing in a while means 4 stars for this place…read more We were dressed up as Michelle Obama, Big Bird, and Binders full of Women when we came in here to grab some beer on our way to a halloween party and AJ, the best cashier ever, could not stop talking about how much he promised that Obama would win the election and how much Indians as a whole love Obama, etc. He said we could come back and celebrate with him in the store when he wins, so AJ be prepared come Nov 7th! We will be there! But this small liquor store has pretty good prices and it is good to know about since there aren't many others right in that general area. $6.99 for a six pack of Long Trail is pretty darn good! And then if you want to be even classier, a twelve pack of coors light for a little more than that! ha ha Thanks Somerville Wine and Spirits for making our Halloween night even more entertaining. OBAMANOS! ha ha

I am a 76 year old female. 4th of July I was elected to pick up a 24 bottle, case of beer for a…read morefamily party. Oakland was out of my way, so I elected to go to Somerville Wine and Spirits. I found ice for $1.99 for a 7 lb bag which was much more reasonable than Kroger. There were 2 employees in the store and both were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. I was the only customer in the store so one even went into the cooler, grabbed the case I needed and carried it to the cash register for me. The cashier was extremely nice, and we carried on a great conversation for a few minutes. I did not find the price of the beer to be that much over the cost that I would have paid at Kroger and I got to support a local business. I am not in the habit of buying liquor, but I would not hesitate to go to this business again if needed.

Small place, but they've got a good selection of beers for my taste and what looks like a pretty…read moredecent wine selection with a fair range of price points. Definitely take a look at what they've got in the cooler! Both the location and the price are great for me, though do be aware that they're open until about 9:30 PM at the latest. All in all though, this isn't much of an issue.

This is probably the best liquor store in the Harvard Square area. The service is efficient and the…read morestaff are very helpful. There was a stack of White Claw with different flavors, and I wanted one closer to the bottom, and one of the staff members went out of his way to help me get to it. I was really appreciative of that. I feel like at other liquor stores, the staff can sometimes be so ignorant of whether a customer needs help.

They have great sandwiches. I'm a bit puzzled about the complaints about the sandwiches being…read moresparse because I've never had that be the case whenever I've ordered. They are always pretty big and not skimping on ingredients...at least from my personal experiences. The store has all sorts of great foods and treats to try. It is pricey, but what do you expect in Cambridge?

Cashier helped me because there was a lot of dark chocolate but not too many milk chocolate…read moreoptions. I got the Milkboy and was not disappointed with the smoothe texture.

Cellar is a genuinely fantastic liquor store. Period. The place is small, cozy, but the selection…read morenever fails to impress. There are seriously, seriously good beer selections that rotate (because they always try to get limited-run, rare stuff - and it runs out) and awesome wine stocked too. Ask Mike (look for the beard) for a recommendation and watch his face light up while he asks you your preferences and tailors his response. His knowledge is encyclopedic and his enthusiasm is infectious. He really makes the place special. Hard to reconcile these other reviews calling the place pretentious. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

A cozy store with a wonderful variety and selection of wines (and a respectable assortment of beer…read moreand liquor to boot). What makes this place so special compared to other alternatives? Michael. Michael is simply a genius when it comes to wine and the insights that he shares with his customers are fascinating and incredibly helpful. I've walked away each time with a greater appreciation and understanding of wine in general, and have thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. This has quickly become my "go-to" store and you'd be hard pressed to find someone as knowledgable as Michael. Importantly, you'll walk out knowing you made a quality purchase without having exceeded your budget, and that's always a recipe for success. Go, and ask for Michael - you won't regret it.

Noooooo! Heard they're closing (possibly October) after 70+ years! So many memories of this place…read morein my younger years. Happened to be in the neighborhood so stopped in...oddly smelled exactly the same. It seemed smaller for some reason, kinda like going back to your high school. Truly iconic liquor store, really sad to see it go.

Closing. Sign in store said Oct 24, 2026 may be their last day. Sad to see them go. booread more

Walked in after a brisk walk in cold temps. I saw turkey chili on the menu and cider on draft -…read moreperfect! I liked the option of sitting downstairs, and the service was great. The chili was piping hot with a little kick from the jalapenos and Downeast cider is always enjoyable. Recommended for sure.

Always amazing and friendly! Great neighborhood vibes but always inviting to all! Ugh wish I could…read morego and eat there every night! Food is always a win!