This is a small but very well stocked Threshers store which sells alcohol of all descriptions! The…read morestaff are friendly but not pushy and there is a good range of mixers etc to buy to go with your drinks (although more expensive than you'd get them for in Tescos etc). Threshers run some fantastic offers for seasonal events and their window displays are fantastic (will add a picture next time I'm in town!). Located in the market square there is two hour free parking (which is changing in October) and they stores will accept cash and credit and debit cards. Highly recommended for a gift purchase as the staff will help you find the right gift for the rightperson to suit your budget and will offer but not bully you into buying tags / bottlebags etc. The only problem with threshers is that it is very small (as in width) and I have ben in several times with a pushchair in the past with my heart in my mouth as it was a tight squeeze to say the least. How wheelchair users would fare Im not sure and although the staff would be helpful, its not the same as being able to browse yourself.

Excellent range of beers, this is where we got the Bitter for our wedding. They also have a nice…read morecheese counter as well. They have a website: http://www.yorkbeerandwineshop.co.uk/beershop%20Site/contents.html

This small shop is a little hidden away on a side street. When coming along the river, look for the…read moresign to the shop about few hundreds meters from the Blue Bridge - that's how we discovered it. Wonderful selection of beers and ciders from small breweries around Yorkshire and the isle, and good selection of wines from around the world. Owner was welcoming and knowledgable. Nice little discovery.

I have never been so impressed at entering a new shop as I have here…read more.. The staff were warm and welcoming allowing us to try as many things as we liked, with no pressure. The concept of Demijohn is that of a liquid deli, selling both vinegars and oils for your cooking, as well as wines and spirits for afterwards. You buy your bottle from them, due to EU regulations, but you can then fill it with anything you like, and take it back for refills. The staff were incredible friendly and welcoming, allowing us to try many different products, even after we'd chosen what we were having, as well as advising us on various combinations we could try. If you're ever in York you simply have to try this place!

From the owner: Demijohn is unique - both its method of selling, which is similar to the continental markets, and…read morethe products it sells, which are all carefully sourced from small producers around the UK. Many of the liquids are only available at Demijohn and are as unusual and distinctive as the British culture. Visiting Demijohn is better than a trip to a bar as customers are encouraged to taste the products before their purchase is bottled for them in the shop. The staff are more than sales people - they are passionate about the quality of the liquids and the provenance. Such is their passion they even close the shops occasionally and all head to the hedgerows to collect elderflowers for Elderflower Vinegar or sloes for the Sloe Gin. Demijohn doesn't just sell alcohol. One whole area of the shop is devoted to unusual vinegars and oils. With flavours such as rich red Bramble Vinegar from Perthshire or beautiful, first class extra virgin olive oil from a small estate in Tuscany. Wild Bullace has only a little left, so get there quick and Rhubarb Vodka is back on tap.... Come and try!

This isn't just any off license ... This is Beer Ritz…read more.. Leeds' best kept secret (it isn't actually! A pal of mine from darn sarf raves about it) If you haven't been yet, unless you're teetotal just get yourself there and try something different ! It's brilliant and it's round the corner... Well it's on a corner actually !

For whatever reason, it has become normal to be a wine connoisseur but weird to be an expert on…read morefine beer. This is sad state of affairs, as beer is in truth a more exciting, more wildly varying beverage that manages to remain as masculine as possible. Beer Ritz (laaavely play on words isn't it) is an absolute haven for beer lovers. With what seems like millions of varieties from all corners of the globe, beer taps on the counter and hugely knowledgeable and friendly staff, it is the stuff dreams are made of. A trip here makes your evening in with the boys all the more cultured (and lethal on some occasions) and is definitely worth it.

A handy location for this well stocked wine and whiskey specialist, they never fail to deliver…read more Good advice and a friendly manner. Plus wine tasting evenings too! Pop in and ask the team for details... It's a fun evening and a way of meeting new people in the town.

Well stocked decent sized wine shop with easy access by foot or car. In a good part of town so not…read moreso many problems with teens massing outside or swiping cans of cider. Excellent offers and open until late.

An excellent selection in this large store. It's a typical majestic store with wine piled high…read morearound the place. The disadvantage of course is that you can only buy cases from here so if you fancy a quick bottle to take to a friend's place this isn't the place. I also got the impression that as there is so much stock the staff were winging it to some extent when making recommendations.