This place is ... well, ummm ... an interesting place. This is in fact my local beer store, located only a few blocks from my house. I like is well enough - I mean they have beer - but I wouldn't exactly go out of my way to visit this one.
For starters, it's one of the ones where you simply order the beer and they bring it to you. I much prefer the ones where I get to roam amongst the beer. But this will do in a pinch. The line ups to return empties can be simply unbearbale at times - and at there worst the day after the neighbourhood recycling day. That being said, if it's people watching you are after you could do a LOT worse than here. It seems that almost every time I visit there is some some of scene or misadventure happening - and surprisingly I am not in the middle of it.
On the plus side, I am convinved that this location has the friendliest and helpful staff I have ever encountered at a Beer Store. They really should be commended for their patience and postitive attitudes. And, as a added bonus, there is a REALLY good hot dog stand set up in the parking lot - with umbrellas and tables and everything. A real rarity and it often provides a happy ending to what is often an overall unpleasant trip. Well, plus I then ususally have beer, so I have that going for me ... which is nice. CHEERS! read more