Gator Bev has an awesome beer selection for being so small. The staff is okay--with the exception…read moreof Jeff, who I thought was pretty cool. Whenever my boyfriend and I would come in he would always recommend something new (and good) to try. There were a few times where we had some bottles of Rocheforts reserved for a couple hours. I really liked the variety of Belgian beers as well as their stouts. The prices are decent and once in a while they sell sets of beer with glasses. I got my St. Bernardus. Chimay, and La Trappe glasses here. Now that I've moved away I really miss this place. Five stars all the way!

this place is disrespectful to Combat Veterans. they booted my VAN for parking in their parking as…read morea Customer because I went to the bank to get money instead of using their ATM I guess. they never told me not to park in the customer parking and didn't give me a opportunity to buy the soda I wanted from their store because I had to pay $80 to a crack head alcohol tow truck driver to take off the boot. thier parking lot is side by side with other businesses, it's not like I left my van for hours or over night. it was for three minutes so I could get money to shop. the bank was next store. my service dog was waiting in the VAN.

Really like the bonus program that you are able to earn discounts…read more The inventory is plentiful and the folks are friendly.

This is a small friendly neighborhood liquor store, with prices that are well below the big stores…read more It's just east of Southeast Car Agency and the neighborhood looks a little sketchy but the owner monitors the parking lot and doesn't put up with misbehaving folk. I've never had any problems there. It's become my go to place for adult beverages by the bottle!

Service was unabashedly rude. The store is really cluttered and dirty with a weird smell. Suggest…read moreyou drive a few more minutes to Publix liquors at Hunters Crossing instead of patronizing this place.

This store is a ten-minute walk away from my house, and I figured I'd give them a try today since I…read moremake an effort to patronize my local liqueur venues. :) Plus, the Publix nearest my house doesn't sell plum wine at all--boo on them! First thing I noticed is that the name is accurate--they are very much a "spirit shop." They have an adequate variety of wines, though if you're on this side of town, you'd do well (or better) to take your search to Dorn's, and they don't have much in the way of beer at all (Gator Beverage is the place to go for beer). Prices are pretty reasonable, and I found more than one liqueur that we drink a lot of priced at a rate $2-3 cheaper than most other stores in town. I also found meade here (!) but it was about $4 higher than the ABC on Newberry (see, I told you I go to a lot of liqueur stores!), so I left it behind. I did note that they have more than one brand of meade, which really surprised me. For a long time, Chaucer's seemed to be all you could get around here, but they also carry Bunratty. I was pleased to see that they carry multiple Moscatos, one of which was a Mondavi kept behind the counter. I may be returning for that bottle in a few months. :) Note for people like myself who walk: you will be given your purchases in brown paper sacks that don't conceal the entire bottle so that you can look like a true wino when you leave the store. Bring a reusable grocery sack along with you!

Staff is always helpful and friendly. They always ask if you need help finding anything, after…read morecheerfully welcoming you in. I was purchasing a bottle of Amsterdam Passionfruit, (I think) She had bought a bottle of maybe Absolute Pomegranate, offered me a taste, of her own stash, and it was amazing!! Great customer service!!

Whaaaaat? These guys have been around for 15 years! Who knew? Now I know and you do, too…read more Amazing selection of bourbon here! We went to purchase the NOT Birthday Bourbon OF. The staff was amazing and so accommodating. I highly recommend patronizing this locally owned business for a terrific selection of bourbons, whiskeys, vodkas, wines, and limited editions. Open late and packed full of boutique brands that cater to collectors and connoisseurs of fine spirits. Absolutely a wonderful business for locals and visitors alike. 5-Star Service! :)

Don't know why the other review is nothing but compliments but also rated this place 3 stars,…read morestrange. This place is a great liquor store that is indeed owned by the same people that own the convenience store next door. They have frequent sales, great customer service, and know how to profile what you're going to get. If you check out the convenience store next door, they have this gnarly tower of busch light that reminds me of my younger years. If you're friendly with the owners, they might even cut you a deal on some of their products. Totally recommend going here over some of the other liquor stores in town, especially gator beverage owned by that jabroni on university.

So, I popped in here looking for something off the wall (cherry brandy for Singapore slings...) and…read morediscovered something rather amazing: Low proces. 1,75 of Jameson's - which is 38-40 bucks elsewhere - is only 33 bucks here. Wow. I saw similar low prices on some other regular purchased spirits. Here's the deal with this place (I think) Seems one family owns the convenience store (beer, wine, etc) AND the liquor store (spirits only) and the coin laundry. (Speculation, but I think I'm right) Anyway - all three little businesses seem to be thriving and the proprietors are pretty nice. I've been in before, but never really did much price shopping til recently - and I am really surprised what a deal this place is.

I was with my mom and we went into Dorn's hoping to find some nice cheeses for some sort of…read moreoccasion. While they have a solid selection of cheeses, they were not what my mother was looking for. It was more of a "what do they have?" kind of venture, not a "We need this specific cheese" outing. I also looked to see if they had any ice wines, but they are out of season and out of fashion these days, so it is tough to find anywhere. Otherwise the store is pretty well stocked, and we talked to someone up front who was very open about their ordering policies and the ability to get various items that we might be looking for if they don't actually have it in stock, so they are very flexible in that regard. I feel that this is the place to go if you need something in the wine and cheese world, even if they don't happen to have it in stock immediately. Better to shop here than the big stores or online! Support the local places, folks!

Amazing customer service really knowledgeable about everything that's in the store and hands-down…read more The best cheese in cold cuts in town. Definitely check them out.

Delightful liquor store. Surprisingly good selection, considering the small space. Good customer…read moreservice. Also the best prices I've found in town.

What a great little liquor store . We came to pick up a nice bottle for a housewarming party and…read morewere so happy. They have the nicest selection of bourbon in the state. Rare finds , small batch , everything. Awesome service!

They have everything you want. Great pricing. Rewards points are available. There's a tasting…read moreroom at the back where classes take place every week or so. Sign up early. It's $20 and includes great snacks. Staff is nice.

Best prices in town!! If you sign up for their rewards program, you get coupons, and you also we'll…read moreget various email specials weekly sent to you. The staff are very friendly and if you can't find something, they will take you right to it. They have my favorite japanese beer that I can find.Nowhere else. It's something new that they don't carry, they will try to get it for you. Hands down best prices in the Gainesville area. For anything beer wine and more!!

This store is very clean and well-stocked. I'm not an adventurous drinker and usually stick to what…read moreI know so if I switch it up, I always have questions. The staff is very knowledgeable and make great suggestions that have yet to steer me wrong. It's usually not really busy so there is plenty of parking in front of and on the side of the building.

The crew they have right now is better than it's ever been. At most of their stores I expect to get…read moretreated like crap. Revised 02JULY2014; I had to add a star due to the staff being the best of any ABC I've been to(see above). I wondered at times if they were trained to be surly to people or perhaps the working conditions just kept everyone pissed off all the time. This store has made huge improvements in customer service. The store is always clean and stocked with just about anything you could want from an "Adult Beverage College" plus some gourmet goodies and accessories.

It was an early morning, cold and frosty. I arrived right after they opened, so there were only…read moreabout 7 cars in the parking lot and two cash registers open. Ward's has so much packed into a small space, so I took my time to look around a little and not just rush through. This has got to be the friendliest grocery store in Florida, if not the entire South! Peoples' hands were busy stocking shelves, beers, yogurt, carrots, and soaps, are all placed on shelves by caring hands. Good food with good prices, and no corporate phony greeting. You get sincerity with your groceries; it makes a difference!

Dropped by wards today to get some organic teas to replenish our stock. Picked up some organic…read morewine. Absolutely love this place. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful when you can't quite explain or locate what you need ---- they have the answer!