An absolutely charming space with amazing customer service. I walked in for just a random bottle of wine, and was met with a great wine tasting. Walked out with a divine Argentine malbec, at a great price point. Oh, and this place is definitely for us Gen Xers: Jane's Addiction playing overhead? I'm definitely in New York. read more

I WAY prefer Slope Cellars to a place down the avenue that another yelper call "the best in Bklyn" - sorry, but Slope Cellars can kick big nose, if you know what I'm not saying. So great choice in all prices ranges of French, Italian and Cal reds and whites. Great tasting with interesting (read cute and french) vinyard reps, good advice from everybody on the staff. AND it stocks liquor as well. read more

I'm a big fan. Helpful staff and great selection, and they are across the street, I am a lucky man. read more

Just moved to Park Slope and was excited to visit Slope Cellars on account of all the great Yelp reviews. Was not disappointed in the least - great selection, 'cheap and tasty' bottle of cabernet franc was delightful, and the people working there were friendly and knowledgable. A woman immediately offered me a frequent buyer's card and I felt right at home. read more

Great place they always know what to recommend. Not pretentious at all very easy going and I always let their windows! read more

Slope Cellars - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place. Great selection of natural and orange wins, as well as interesting gems, Monastero Suore Cistercensi Benedic, made by trappist nuns and an amazing skins fermented whit from Czech Republic. If you put yourself in the hands of staff, you won't miss. Great local spot! read more

Yesterday I walked into Slope Cellars and left debating whether or not I would return. Remember when Oprah went to that fancy bag shop in Switzerland and was told that she couldn't afford the bag? Because they made an assessment of her budget due to her appearance? Well, I was sorta reminded of that whole fiasco after my experience. When I walked into Slope Cellars, I wasn't 100% sure what kind of white wine I wanted, so I browsed a bit in hopes for inspiration. The saleswoman asked if I needed help and I told her I was just looking, but then I suddenly decided I wanted a Gruner Veltliner. I told her, she looked around and could only locate one. She said to me, "Well, we have this one, but it's about $30 and you probably don't want to spend that much." Ok... Why would someone in sales say something like that, unless the customer specifically states their budget from the onset? So I thought, 'either she doesn't think I have the money, which is pretty insulting, OR, she's trying to find me a better deal, but lacks finesse.' It was a poor choice of words and let's face it folks, you can't say things like that to minorities! If I was someone else, it could've gotten very confrontational, very quickly. Rather than get annoyed, I brushed it off, but then she didn't even try to suggest a comparable wine or save the sale. When her colleague walked by, she asked him if there were any other Gruners. He confirmed that there was and he was able to find it right away. I thought, 'maybe she's new?' He hands her a $13, 1 liter bottle of 2013 Der Pollerhof Gruner Veltliner. She immediately starts to ring it up. Now, I don't know about you, but I'm used to a little bit more effort put into a sale and being provided with tasting notes, meal recommendations, etc. You know why I'm used to it? Because I live in NYC where there are a million excellent wine stores and that is customary. You know why else? Because I actually know a lot about wine, having taken wine courses with a James Beard Award winner who happens to be one of the best sommeliers in the city and I know how wine is supposed to be sold. ESPECIALLY when someone is getting a bottle that they have clearly never tried. I wait for her to tell me anything about the wine, but she doesn't, so I have to ask her to. Her description? Non-descriptive. She basically says it can stand up to their more expensive bottles and that it's good. At this point, I just want to get out of here and regret that I didn't go somewhere else. But, I'm also curious about this $13 bottle of wine and I want to give this experience one last chance by tasting it, so I'm following through with the purchase. She starts asking me if I have a rewards card and explains to me how it works, though in a very convoluted way, but all the while, never puts the wine in a bag. So I ask her to please put the wine in a bag and I leave. OK, so I drink the wine. I'm expecting the usual notes of Gruner; green pepper, grapefruit, lime and of course, that acidic bite that defines it. If anything, this wine was more like a Sauvignon Blanc, but it wasn't terrible. And for $13, not too shabby. BUT, and I hope Slope Cellars takes something away from this, I would've gladly spent $30 on a real Gruner if I wasn't discouraged from doing so. It was not wise for her to assume that I was looking for something on the cheap and/or, didn't know much about wine anyway. I think my experience would've been totally different if she thought otherwise. It's unfortunate for them because I'm a total oenophile, with tons of friends who are also oenophiles (some of whom are sommeliers and beverage directors), and I would've liked to like this place. Tonight I plan on having a great dinner with a delicious bottle of Vacqueyras, which will probably run me around $30, but I won't be buying it here. read more

I like this place primarily because they have a very good selection at various price points and it's a block away from my apartment. I do, however, find that my experience here really depends on who is working the floor on a given night. Some nights I get great suggestions and they take the time to explain the differences between a few wines that fit the general bill of what I'm looking for. On other visits, I've just been directed to a section by the tip of a finger (e.g. the California cabs are over there) with no offer of further assistance. If we could somehow meld the selection of Slope Cellars with the service of Big Nose, Full Body down the street, the perfect neighborhood wine shop would be born! read more

I will go in here occasionally to pick up a staple - bourbon, vermouth, Italian reds, etc - but I can't seem to get past the bad experiences I had years ago. There used to be a guy who worked here - tall, disheveled, looked like he may have been in an 80's alternative band - who was just such a downer and really knew nothing about wine. I once asked him for a recommendation on a dry, white wine and he told me with a straight face "White wine doesn't really come in dry." OK, dude, right... I haven't seen this guy in a long time so I assume he's gone. Maybe he's taking some wine classes somewhere? For the most part the rest of the staff is pretty knowledgeable but there can be an air of condescension and too much opinion when all you really want is some objective wine or liquor facts. The mystique of "Brooklyn" may be going to their heads. Lots of beards on the staff here. The selection is pretty good but the prices can be a little high. It's one of the better wine shops in the south Slope but by no means one of the best shops in Brooklyn. If you live in the area, or you want to act like a wine snob and have conversations about how Valpolicella is an inferior wine unless it's Amerone, then this place is perfect. read more

I used to work at a wine shop back home, so I tend to be picky about retail wine stores - this place made me feel right at home. They have a much better selection than the other shop on 7th ave. between 11th and 12th, so I'm sold. I actually went to the other location first, but only saw two or three bottles that are worth drinking that are in the ten dollar price range. Having a high-end wine shop is fine, but with the economy the way it has been, there's no reason to exclude people who can't afford to drink the bajillion dollar barolos all day. Let's get real - this is where Slope Cellars comes in. They've got a good selection of wine at around ten dollars, and the staff is pretty knowledgeable and really friendly. The lady who appeared to be in charge recommended a pinot from Romania that pretty much blew my mind - and even gave me a wine glass when I told her I'd just moved to the neighborhood and didn't have glassware yet. I was pretty impressed - the other store has a better selection of glassware for sale and an equally helpful staff (and frequent tastings), but based on my experience today I think I'll become a regular at Slope Cellars for the selection, friendliness, and general goodtimery that was had while I was there. read more

My husband and I have been going to Slope Cellars for almost 10 years now. We have tried many of the wine stores between Brooklyn Heights and Kensington and this one is by far our favorite. They have an excellent selection, made that much better by the high quality input from their staff. Whenever we ask for a recommendation the very knowledgable staff is ready with numerous suggestions and they've always been spot on. When my husband and I got married last year, it felt only right to order our Liquor and Wine from them as well. We worked directly with the owner Patty and she made the process smooth and seamless. We HIGHLY recommend them! read more

This place has a wonderful selection of wine, and theyre very friendly. This is where I always go to get something to go with dinner esepcially if I have guests coming over. I do not consider myself a wine expert in any way, but this place makes is fun and easy to pick out a wine. They are not as snobby as some other shops, who will go unnamed ;). My favorite place to stock up on the essentials. read more

this place really is as amazing and deserves the 5-star rating it's received so far. awesome staff with heaps of knowledge ready, willing and able to help. heaps of booze to choose from and all of it at very fair and reasonable prices. it's been my liquor store for the past 5 years and i've got no intention of changing that any time soon. (my liver concurs.) read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. My boyfriend and I are both winos and are picky (he moreso than I) and we've never had a bad bottle from this place...and we go there a whole lot. The staff is awesome and friendly with always offer perfect, on-point recommendations for what you're having with dinner or what you're in the mood for. I walk an extra 10 blocks past at least 5 other wine stores to patronize slope cellars. Plus it's right next door to Grab so you can get your olives, serrano ham and fromage all in one fail swoop! read more

They may have a large selection - but of the expensive kind. Not enough cheap deals. Staff was pushy and gave us the attitude when we clearly said we were looking for a nice bargain (Is there anything wrong with wanting a cheap vodka to make our own detergent!?!). This is clearly the wrong place to go for that. Fine, but don't give us the nasty attitude for that. read more

Amazing service and great wine! I am not a wine drinker, but was having a get together and needed some advice. The staff at Slope Cellars were fantastic! They asked great questions - number of people, time of event, menu, etc. and ended up recommending two wines - a red and a white, all being respectful of my price point (under $15/bottle). My guests loved both selections! Because I purchased a case, I got a 15% discount and they even carried it out to my car! Overall, Slope Cellars was the epitome of customer service! read more

Came again to get some high quality liquor for my girlfriend's birthday. It was just as good as before! The staff was once again super helpful and informative. read more

Fair pricing on wide selection of unique wines. Friendly staff and welcoming environment. Conveniently located next to a cheese shop so you can buy the cheese first and then buy a pairing of wine or vice versa. read more

This place is awesome. The employees are super helpful and friendly and available, and I loved that since I was buying wine and know NOTHING about it. I also bought a wine bottle opener, and the woman at the register correctly deduced that I had just moved there and welcomed me to the neighborhood. I don't usually do grown-up things like buy wine for a gift or party, but if I were, I'd go here all the time. read more

I will not buy wine from anywhere else from now on. Not only is the staff super friendly and helpful, but they offer a punch card! If you buy a certain number of wines you end up getting one for 99 cents on a future visit. They have an extremely wide selection and I've bought some really amazing cheap bottles. They are not pretentious and will spend time with you whether or not you're buying a $10 bottle or a $100 bottle. Highly recommend this place!! read more

So, I kinda get that knowing your wine is the craze today. And somehow we are all expected to become oenophiles (Wine Connoisseur) overnight without having any accidental misinformation or figuring out to do. And as if in a supposedly recreational activity (AKA drinking leisurely) that wasn't already introducing enough stress, you gotta walk into Slope Cellars to experience the next level. Because then you have to deal with the condescending and patronizing sommelier/ shop staff whose tone and suggestions make the process of buying wine onerous and unpleasant. It left such a horrible feeling in my mouth, that as soon as I walked out with the wine that I bought, I decided I'd rather not come back ever. By the time I was home, I had decided to forgo consuming what I had bought and rather use it as a gift. If you can't help those who are lost; at least don't make their exploration process unpleasant. As someone who is very knowledgable in his own field, I can firmly say that I would never use my position of information and knowledge with arrogance and condescension. And if that is your take of salesmanship or stewardship , I am sorry to have allowed you the privilege of serving me as a humble customer read more

Great shop with knowledgeable staff who have a passion for the wine and spirits they sell. Highly recommend.

I am recently into Long island Wine, they have always great sections wine from north fork. Deep knowledge of wine background and often provide decent recommendation. Add another reason to live in Park Slope with good knowledge of wine people. read more

Great liquor store. Maybe a little bit pricey but everything in this store is worth its value. Also, excellent excellent selection in whiskeys. I was planning on making rum balls for new years yesterday and realized that I haven't bought fancy dark spiced rum since I lived in my Bayridge Apartment. And by 'fancy', I merely mean not Captain Morgan's. I'm sorry, but Church Avenue wasn't going to cut it. I've been in here a few times before with the ex and knew they would have something great. Note to self: They have Laphroaig. Which I personally think is nasty as hell. But the amount of rare scotch and whiskeys in here is delightful and my Dad would be mesmerized. I asked the guy at the counter about dark rums and he pulled out 3 different bottles. I went with the tried and true one that I've made all of my rum balls with and drank the rest of: Kraken. It's hard to trump that one on sweetness and spiciness and even he agreed with me. read more

I found this place a month ago and it's now my favorite Brooklyn wine shop. As someone who likes wine but isn't a snob about it, I was a little intimidated at first. They have a huge selection, and I was immediately confused. So I asked for a recommendation (my wife wanted a riesling that wasn't overly sweet). The employee was super nice and the recommendation was spot on. This has happened 2 additional times. I'll continue asking for recommendations from the friendly and knowledgeable staff, and I suggest you do the same! read more

Called and asked for a recommendation on a bottle of wine to deliver to a friend. The gentleman who answered couldn't be bothered to recommend anything and instead kept (politely) insisting I visit the website. If I want to visit the website, I'll go to Amazon. Not what I expect from a local business. read more

This review is just for wine.. the staff was so friendly and helpful. Took me straight to a personal size box of wine to take for a picnic in the park. They seemed to have a very nice selection at reasonable prices. This would definitely be my go to shop if I lived in the area. read more

very friendly staff very good wines (some out of the way and non-standard picks as well, like Paso stuff) very good prices read more

The wide selection and very helpful staff make Slope Cellars a gem in Park Slope.

terrific staff! They know what you want, better than you know yourself. If you give them an idea of what you think you want, they will steer you into the perfect wine. read more

Great spot, a little out of the way for me, but their HOURS are what keep bringing me back! The staff is very very helpful and always friendly. I can ask for a cheap bottle of wine, no judgement! Cheap here means $10, which is their only downfall, although I don't see anything wrong with only wanting to sell certain things. The shop is small, and they seem to do just fine. Cheap Cheap wine ($4) can be found lots of places, there's no need for every single shop to offer it. read more

They have Gourmet Boxed Wine, and can order just about anything for you that they currently don't carry. Service is excellent, Staff is friendly and educated and not pretentious! read more

Absolutely the best place to buy wine and liquor! 2 years never got a bad bottle and the staff is amazingly personable and helpful.

Excellent, varied selection and a very knowledgeable staff. Best of all, the guy who uses the words "yummy" and "chewy" to describe a wine whenever possible. LOVE him read more

A great curation of wines that appeals to the true aficionados, but for the general enthusiasts the wine can be daunting. The staff is helpful but typically when you ask for reccos your getting the $20 bottles but that's also due to the fact they carry very little in the $12-$15 wine offerings. That's why I can't give it a higher score. But it serves a great purpose for those who want the best wine one can get. read more

I love shopping here. The staff is incredibly knowledgable, can make great recommendations at every price level (OK, my range is $10-25), for every dish or occasion, and are super friendly. They also have a great "cheap & tasty" area for your regular weekday wine! But even cooler... Ben, one of the owners, did the most killer customized wine subscription for my sister, who also lives in the neighborhood. She absolutely loved this gift, and since she brought some of the bottles over to share, I know how great the selections were. Oh, and it is so easy to prepare a party when you factor in Ploughman, the cheese shop right next door! read more

Went in, looked around a bit, was approached by an employee. I told him what we were looking for, taste-wise and he instantly led us right. The prices were fair, the wine was good, his knowledge was impressive. Overall a good, fast, and easy experience. read more

This is a great neighborhood spot. Most of the employees are very friendly and knowledgeable. The reason I give this place only 3 stars is because of the mean old lady with short hair that works weekend days. She is so rude to other employees and customers, I'm surprised she works the counter when she should stick to stocking the shelves. read more

I have so much fun visiting Slope Cellars - the people who work here are knowledgeable and seem to have a cult following. Slope Cellars carries a wide-range of wines (from popular to rare, affordable to wildly expensive), and if you are open to suggestions, you end up discovering your soon to be favorite wines. read more

I live in Chicago and found Slope Cellars listed on the Vivino web site with an offering of the wine I wanted to buy. I went to their web site and ordered the wine and gave my credit card information to pay for the purchase. I received an email that the wine I ordered was not in stock, But that didn't stop them from putting the charge through. They charged my account knowing full well that they did not have the wine to ship. I called and was told that I would get a credit the following day, but FIVE days have passed and this has not happened and that is the reason for this review. I would give them ZERO stars if that was available. I'm still waiting for the credit read more