This a great store with an awesome collection of fine adult beverages! The wines can be on the pricey side and since I'm usually super happy with the average or slightly above average wines of the world, so those marked down on sale have never disappointed! They are actually stellar. Featured are many wines, also spirits, and beers. I would say the focus is in that order. There are classes going on in the back sometimes and a list you can add your email to at the register. Although I don't think I've seen an email come through since joining the list about 1-2 months ago, hmmmm. Anyways, a definite recommend over a grocery store or another liquor store that many don't take price in their assortment offerings. Steve's really does! read more

Good selection, decent prices, and much better wine advice than is available at most other stores in the area. I just wish Steve's had an outlet on the east side of Madison. read more

The majority of this store contains various wines, but they also carry some beers, liquors, and mixers. The wine variety is vast. read more

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I had a party for Nursing Student Scholarship Fundraiser at Elver Park (4 miles on city roads) and ordered 2 1/2 barrels. I had two men pick up the 1/2 barrels one of which was a bar tender. We had over 200 people in attendance. The day was hot and breezy. The band played and people danced. We tapped one barrel. We could not get the beer to pour well. More than 3/4 of a glass was foam after about 10 mins of pouring and dumping beer. The bartender decided to tap the other barrel. The same thing happened. We attempted to remove the foam and toss out the beer again. Then the flow of the beer diminished. We gently pumped the tapper and still excessive foam. I returned BOTH 1/2 barrels with over 3/4 or more of the beer still in it. When returned, I explained what we did and was told that it was OUR FAULT by over pumping or bouncing the 1/2 barrels in transit. I was appalled. Who would return the barrels almost full of $400 dollars of beer? I asked if I could receive a discount. I was told no since it was probably our fault. I highly doubt the Steve's kept the beer in the cooler long enough from transit on their distributor's truck to decrease the foam. Absolutely poor customer service and poor management of beer distribution. read more

I appreciate the knowledge and friendliness of the staff at Steve's. I have been pleased at the suggestions they have offered when I go in for my personal purchases, and when donating to a fundraiser. Supporting a locally owned business with longevity in Madison is a win-win for all. read more

While out on the town in Maddison we needed to stop for some party supplies and we stopped here. This is a very nice liquor store to say the least with a wonderful selection of everything you could imagine. There is a room off to the side which was like a mini store with a cheese case and other items. There is a selection of meats and cheeses in the cold case. There is even a cooled filled with take home pizzas and other food items. This is one stop shop for everything to have a great get together. This really is a unique liquor store and I can see why this place is popular. read more

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Best liquor store in Madison. Awesome selection and the staff is always friendly and helpful.

What a great knowledgeable staff and the selection of beers, vines, spirits, and ciders is remarkable. I asked for a passion fruit variant of a Rekorderlig Cider, a Swiss cider that I had only seen in Spain, and they put in a special order for it and it arrived a week later. Ask and they will do there best to find it for you. There mix-and-match section is one of the best around and don't forget they have a crowler station! They has a nice selection of fancy chocolates, both local and imported, cheeses, charcuterie, nuts, spreads, and a frozen section with more options to pair with you preferred libations. Enjoy. read more

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I love Steve. Never met him but I love him, his store and his staff. Wine has become a recently started journey for me and I don't really know what I like. I know wine is red or white (sometimes pink and other colors) but I don't know all the subtle nuances, types, varieties, etc. that most experienced wino's know. Walking into Steve's could make you feel intimidated because of the MASSIVE amount of wine selections they have, but that's where I think Steve's separates themselves from other wine stores - their staff is top notch and have an answer for every question I have had. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and easy to approach. They don't have the "I know more about wine than you do" attitude and are ready, willing and able to spend as much time with you as you need in order to find what you are looking for. As an example, I knew I was looking for a barbera wine but I had no idea what to specifically look for and what to expect (truth be told - a friend of mine who is REALLY into wine told me to try a barbera). I got a full lesson in barbera wine and was pointed to some suggested bottles. Even if it was the crappiest bottle of wine I ever tasted (it was not) I still would have felt the same about the store and staff. I think the store succeeds on so many different levels and is exactly what anyone is looking for when trying to shop for wine, beer or liquor. The "kid in a candy store" analogy can be used when describing Steve's if you are looking for wine, beer or that special bottle of liquor that you can't seem to find anywhere else. The other thing to consider is that this is a locally owned store. In the big picture, it's a small bullet point but something that should be added into the mix. I really, really like Steve's and would HIGHLY recommend stopping in when looking for anything that may contain alcohol. It definitely is the only place I stop in town when shopping for wine. Give the staff here a try with some wine questions and recommendation requests - I think you'll be just as impressed as I am!!! read more

The S.U. and I were invited to dinner in the Shorewood Hills neighborhood and I needed to bring a Bootay der Van. This place was between our hotel and dinner. A surprisingly good selection of wines from all over. I checked the Northwest wines. Decent selection of Oregon Pinots, Some good and some better Columbia Valley Blends. I settled on a moderate priced Ribero del duero from Spain. Success!! Better than your average strip mall wine store on the edge of town. Way better! Maybe I'll be seeing more of Steve's? read more

Steve's has a lot of great liquor that isn't easy to find, as well as lots of stuff you'd expect as well. I dropped in because I was hunting Pernot absinthe, and ended up walking out with the absinthe, a bottle of genever and some rye I hadn't been able to find around town. read more

Great selection of beers and alcohol. Solid wine choices. What I like about Steve's vs other liquor stores is the experienced staff that is always willing to help or provide a recommendation. There is a reason why Steve's is a mainstay in the Madison market...great customer service. read more

Steve's on University combines an extensive inventory of wine, beer and spirits with a knowledgeable, yet approachable staff. They also have a small selection of specialty food items like Italian pastas and Violet Rose crackers. They recently added a tasting room and a growler filling station. While their prices are a little higher than Woodman's, the experience at Steve's is superior and you can pay by credit card. read more

This is the one wine store that I go to in Madison. Regardless of where I am, what the plans are, or how much of a pain it is, this shop is the place. The selection is pretty varied, and fairly complete. You'll find your high and low end, all your entry level marks, and some pretty cool representations from New World selections (Molly Dooker ftw). It's better than your basic wine store because of this, added to the effortless help they provide. No snobbish attitudes...no dirty looks if your girl asks for something fruity. This is how professionals are supposed to act. As a suggestion for the slightly more established guys out there, a bottle of Spanish garnacha from here (ask for help if you need it) and a few truffles from DB Infusions (down the street) go a long way better than flowers with your girl. read more

Recommended! This is a great liquor store with an excellent collection. One of the reasons I like going here is because they have nice little placards that tell you about the wines. They're informative, and the owners tend to highlight wines that are good buys or interesting finds. read more

Great place to buy wine! The staff will help you out if you need to find something specific. They also have a section dedicated to Wisconsin wines. Some of the Wisconsin wines can be found elsewhere for cheaper, but the selection at Steve's alone is worth a visit. My friend found her favorite wine from Spain here. They not only have a good quantity of wines, but the quality is great too. They also sell cheese and candy. I would suggest picking up some of Christine's salted caramel. So good and local too! Oh, and they have beer, but not a great selection. read more

Love Steve's. Visit every time I'm in Madison to stock up on Spotted Cow! Very friendly and helpful staff. Prices are good!

This is a great place to buy wine...but for the people like me, who like wine and beer but really could do without, there's the cheese. Glorious cheese! For the beer: this is the place to stock up on weird ciders (maple flavored yum!) and all varieties of New Glarus. The wine selection is particularly good for whites, which are a bit trickier in my experience. Also, the prices are right! Don't be afraid to look like an idiot here, just ask for what you need. The service is exceptional. read more

Steve's Liquor has an incredible selection of craft and local beers, along with more obscure imported ales. They have everything from Belgian Trappists to Czech Pilsners, and all at great prices. I'll be the first to rate Steve's for their great beers (not the wine)--5 stars for sure! read more

Came here to buy a case of beer and something else. Kindest man was offering four separate samples of wine. He gave a great history of each...And they were all under $20! I ended up buying a great red for $12.99. Store was clean and had some character. Love Steve's! read more

We got our alcohol from them for our wedding. We were unsure as to what type of wine to get and one of the staff members went out of her way and helped us decide. She explained to us the difference in wines and what would pair up nicely with our food and our budget. The service was amazing, the staff was friendly, and the prices were fair. read more

Received a bad wine recommendation. Recommend wine buy was DAUO. I think they we're trying to move inventory. Not what I would expect from a high end store. Be careful with the advice you receive there. read more

Stopped by Steve's on this past Friday a little after 5 to pick up a large amount of beer for a party. I had heard good things about Steve's from friends and I knew that they get allocated tickets for the Great Taste so I was excited about their beer selection. Upon entering we were offered a nice tasting of beers and ciders. The rep pouring the samples was helpful and informative. The beer selection was pretty outstanding overall, they have plenty of great Wisconsin craft beer as well as beer from other outstanding breweries (Three Floyds, Ballast Point, Epic, Perennial). I filled an entire cart with delicious brew and went to the front. The cashier proceeded to box up the beer and ring it up, while this was happening a very nice lady offered to help carry our boxes out to the car. This is where this wonderful experience went south. After the cashier had finished ringing up all of the items he gave me the total ($229) and I gave him my credit card. He swiped the card but it seemed that the charge didn't go through. I looked over and the register display was pretty distorted and the way the screen flickered made me doubt the hardware. He proceeded to run it a second time and it still didn't go through. He then told me that the card had been declined. I responded that was impossible as I had thousands of dollars of available credit. He then quickly replied "What are you not from around here? I tried it twice and it didn't work. Do you have anything else to pay with?" I couldn't believe how rude he was considering I was likely making one of the largest purchases of the day. I ended up using my debit card and losing all of the points the purchase would have given me. Guess I won't be getting that free Southwest flight anytime soon... I would later find out that the automatic fraud protection had been engaged by the purchase and that was why the charge wouldn't go through. If he had let me look into what was going on instead of implying that I was destitute I could have found the text message asking for my approval. After what started out as such an awesome experience I drove away with a bitter taste in my mouth. read more

Wayne and his staff are helpful and knowledgeable. When I'm looking for newly released craft beers-they usually have it. Great wine selection. The staff is always willing to listen to what I like and make recommendations. They recently painted the inside and outside so everything looks clean and fresh. read more

Steve's is the perfect place for wine and beer connoisseurs as well as the completely clueless because their selection is extensive and their staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. It's clean, well-lit, and welcoming store. Often when I'm hosting a large dinner party at my place I'll go here and just ask advice about what wines, beers, etc to pair with my dishes. They're always a home run thanks to their advice. Nice location, just off of university ave. read more

Great selection! A tipple temple! Reminds me of a song: Learn to mix me Distill the sugarcane Now, today, tomorrow and always My only weakness is a squeeze of lime My only weakness is... well, never mind, never mind Oh, rum drinkers of the world Unite and come over Rum drinkers of the world Come on over Come on over Come on over read more

I really enjoy going to this place. As a resident from Wisconsin I take my alcohol purchasing very seriously. Steve's Employees are highly trained. They always have a wine expert there to answer any of your questions or recommend certain wines based on your preferences. They have a decent variety of beer and if you have any questions about certain beers you can count on them knowing at least something about the beer in question. read more

Steve's has a great beer selection, great bourbon selection. Looks like a decent wine selection here as well. Staff is generally as friendly as they come for a liquor store. Prices are not very competitive compared with other liquor locations (both Woodman's and Hyvee are generally cheaper) but this place will carry a lot of individual bottles that they won't. read more

Unfortunately I had to quit shopping here because they're not entirely honest. They tack on an additional 30¢ to 50¢ hoping nobody will notice. I tested this theory over the summer and every time was over charged. It's a shame cuz it's a nice place. But they got greedy. read more

Outstanding selection of mainstream and interesting non-mainstream wines at all but the over-$60 price levels (where selection is still good, but limited). Peppy displays of featured $9-$15 wines. Highly informed and non-pretentious staff provides excellent service; very nice store ambience. Excellent, adventurous and high-quality selection of beers as well. Five stars not for being a super-elite wine boutique; five stars for being a very rewarding place to shop. read more

Steve's has a great selection (who knew there was a Hebrew beer?), their location for west-siders working downtown is ideal, and their staff will give you the time they have to get to know you and help you make the right purchase. read more

Beware! Do NOT trust Steve's with any keg orders. We went to Steve's on University Avenue to order kegs for our wedding, where we talked with the staff and they took our order and wrote it down on a clip board and told us we didn't need to do anything else other than come pick up the kegs the day we ordered them for.... Sounds easy, right? Apparently not for Steve's. When our families went to pick up the kegs (on the day of our wedding), they were told they did not have them and there was no trace of the order. They did not have the beer we ordered, nor did they have enough similar beer to make up for their mishandling of our order. They also did not apologize or offer any discount. Stay away from Steve's... they clearly don't know what they're doing other than bragging about their "large beer selection". read more

Holy beer selection Barman! Best beer selection in Madison.