This is a charming location that has a fantastic selection, helpful staff and a fun ambiance…read more They frequently have wine tastings and are a great option to see the seasonal selections!

On my way to a friend's home, I needed a great bottle of wine and a quick GPS search brought up…read moreWine Cellars of Annapolis. Just a few minutes away. Easy choice. Tucked off the road in a small shopping center, so much that I thought I made a wrong turn. The sky opened up as I was pulling in so I sat in the car and waited for the storm to pass. When the rain let up just enough, I made a run for the awning and went inside. The wine cellar is attached to a wine bar, and I can already see how easy it would be to stop in for a glass and an appetizer while you figure out what you want. Putting that on the list for next time. What I will say is the store is more than just the first area you walk into. Take a right down a small open hallway and you find more selections with some discounted bottles and some great buys worth exploring. Four people working inside and one came over as I began to look around. She asked if I needed help finding anything and I asked where the pinot noirs and cabs were. Her first question back was where from? I was a little taken back since I usually like to browse by region once I get to the section. I asked for suggestions instead. Her next question really sent me. What is your pricing point? I threw out $20 and she pointed me to a few lower shelf selections that other people said were good. WOW! I took pictures of her suggestions for reference and pulled up Claude to help me make my own find that did not limit me to what others thought based on my pricing point. I made my selection and checked out. Tap to pay made it a breeze. While I was there, I noticed another customer come in and a different helper suggested wine based on taste and not pricing point. That contrast said everything. I did stop to grab the small bottle of bourbon sitting at the register since I do love bourbon and it is not normally a cheap liquor. Decent but not as memorable as others I have had. The Juggernaut red blend I selected was $20 and fine for the night. Not my favorite but did the job. Later at my friend's home I shared my experience. She is a luxury event planner and her, and her mom have hosted countless events for politicians and community leaders at their waterfront property. Their experience at Wine Cellars of Annapolis was similar to mine. Shocking for sure! A store this close to waterfront properties that host high end events should be the first call for every bottle on that table. That is a missed opportunity that matters. While this place has potential, leading with pricing point over taste cuts off the opportunity to help a customer expand their palate beyond what they can remember their last bottle cost. That is the kind of guidance that builds loyalty and brings people back. A cellar worth gathering at starts with how you make people feel when you walk in and that still needs some work here.

I have visited Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits several times, and unfortunately my experiences with the…read moremanager, Cindy, have consistently been disappointing. While the cashiers are always friendly, welcoming, and helpful, Cindy's demeanor comes across as unfriendly and dismissive. On my most recent visit, I inquired about a particular wine. Cindy appeared reluctant to assist and seemed inconvenienced by my request. Although she eventually located the item, her attitude made me feel as though I was bothering her simply by asking for assistance. Customer service is a major factor in where I choose to shop, and a welcoming atmosphere encourages customers to return. Unfortunately, Cindy's attitude has had the opposite effect. The cashiers create a positive experience, but the manager's consistently cold and unapproachable demeanor leaves a negative impression. I would honestly rather drive 10 miles out of my way to shop elsewhere than deal with the unpleasant and unwelcoming attitude I have experienced during my visits.

Love this liquor store! Lots of alcohol to choose from and the staff was very friendly and nice! I…read morehad a cart full of beer and they helped me carry to my car.

Love this place! The loud white dude who works there is hilarious! Will buy more liquor from here…read moreagain

In an effort to have a moscato fueled Saturday night, I came to this spot. As soon as you walk in…read morethe door you are in very close proximity to displays and may knock something over if you're not careful. A wee bit of a maze when you do get inside but they have well stocked options and decent prices. I spent a little time looking at some of the newer products and making a mental note of things I'll try on another visit. Not too long to wait for checkout and the cashier seemed jovial. I can see myself coming back here for my adult beverage replenishment. Located in a strip mall area on Route 3 South, the parking is shared amongst the other businesses there but it seems to work out if you're not lazy and insisting on parking right at the door.

The store has completely been changed since new ownership. New owners and staff are knowledgeable…read moreand friendly

Let me first say that I frequent this business a lot, especially this summer because they carried…read moremy husband's favorite summer beer, Natty Boh Day Beer. Today, I came in to purchase a red cab sauv for my friend's birthday. A really nice older lady asked me if I needed any assistance and I explained to her what I was looking for. I know that there are several brands of this, so I assumed someone could point me in the right direction and then I could choose from there. She didn't know, so she asked an older male who appeared to be the manager. He didn't seem to understand her, so he asked me, very rudely, what I was looking for. I replied that it was my friend's birthday and her husband recommended for me to get her a red cab sauv. Disgustingly, he said that they have over 2000 red cabernets and he doesn't understand what I'm looking for. That's when I decided it would be best for me (sadly) to take my business somewhere else. The attitude and tone of voice that I experienced from this male was enough for me to take my business somewhere else. I have had no issues with this business until today and have recommended so many friends, family members, and co-workers to visit this place because they always seem to have what I need. I wish that I could let this blow past me, but for someone to treat me the way that I was treated, especially in front of my child, was enough to push me away. I went to Edgewater Liquors after this incident and the employees there were extremely helpful. They helped me choose a perfect wine for my friend and even wrapped it for free. I really hope that no one has to encounter this type of rude behavior like I did.

Great selection and awesome staff. Very clean and well organized store. I would definitely…read morerecommend checking it out.

Don't go by these old reviews, new owners and selection are awesome. Not a big store, however they…read morehave a good selection of quality and great value options. While they do have some common industry known brands, they do a great job in finding great tasting at great price options that are better than higher priced famous names.

Went here to stock up for Commissioning Week. For a small store they have a pretty decent…read moreselection. Prices were okay no great bargains. The gentlemen working there were very helpful and informed.

Every time we go it's always so amazing! They are always welcoming and will help you! They will…read moreeven help you take your drinks to the car! So wonderful and a great local Annapolis liquor store!

I ran in for a good bottle of wine and wasn't sure what to expect. Not sure if the owner is the…read morelovely Asian gentleman that helped me pick out a few good bottles of wine but he was extremely knowledgeable and Helpful! Will definitely be back just to pick his brain about good wine. I was surprised to see that they had a pretty good collection!

I've been getting my wine and beer and whatever else I like that is in the alcohol category at this…read moreplace. The guys who work there are very friendly, helpful, and courteous (don't find courteous in many places anymore). They're always pleasant. It's a great place to shop.

AnneBeth's is the best!!! This is my 3rd time ordering a gift basket for my Annapolis family and it…read morejust keeps getting better. Everyone is super helpful and accommodating for our needs. They are very professional, polite and patient whoever we're choosing items for our family's gift. My family loved their products too. We chose fresh sourdough bread, goat cheese with truffles, and another with figs and honey. Sounds yummy. A tasty white wine to go with the bread and cheese is a great accompaniment. Thank you AnneBeth. I appreciate you for having this establish for all. And it's all priced fairly. I'll be back and will tell friends and family about our experience. Marcia M.

Annebeth's is the refreshingly personalized liquor store on Maryland Avenue, Annapolis. It sits in…read morethe historic downtown area close by the marina, Naval Academy and State House. East to find with street parking right across the street. The space is small, but they have a decent cross section of wine, beer and harder stuff. If you're thinking booze warehouse you will be disappointed, but if you prefer more human scale, you can find happiness with Annebeth. We needed a six pack for our dinner at a local crab house. We were able to select a mix and match half dozen of their mostly local brews, which our lovely shopkeeper was able to put together with transferable can clips into one unit. There appears to be other things for sale in the way of snacks and light lunches, but we didn't pay much attention to them. We knew we would be stuffed with Maryland Blues, chowder and key lime pie that night and were saving our appetites until then. It was cool to buy our night's beverages in a shop that might have been selling grog and heavy ales for the last 250 years!