Parkhill Cellars may be the nicest, friendliest and welcoming local independent bottle shop I've…read moreever been to. The people working there were so good with helping pick out wines as well as being friendly enough to chat about other things and just be good blokes. The shop is set up really nice and feels like an old cellar where they sell their vintage wines at amazing prices. If you're into your wines then this is a great place to pick up a bargain and impress people at your next outing. I ended up stocking up a little more than I should've but it was totally worth it. The mix of good local and international wines with all of the different blends and styles means you will always find a perfect drop for any occasion. Definitely a great bottle shop to visit!!

Parkhill Cellars is a North Melbourne local gem…read more They offer a fantastic range of beers, wines, champagne & spirits, all competitively priced, the staff are extremely knowledgeable and always friendly. 10/10

This place is like a candy store for adults. They have the most amazing wines and they have a…read morefrequent buyer program as well! You can get points to get discounts to buy more drinks!! Definitely my favourite place, although they do tend to be quite expensive unless there's a 2 for $20 deal or something similar.

This was quite a surprise, a rather small craft beer bar that I discovered as I was wandering…read morearound Armadale. In fact, it turned out that it was opening just as I walked past, which meant that I had the opportunity to step inside and grab a beer, and I tend to do when I discover a craft beer bar. The service here was great, namely because he was more than happy to sell me a beer while he was opening up, and the range that he had was nothing short of awesome. A great discovery where I didn't expect to find one.

Awesome place just to chill with mates and catch up. Excellent selection of beers. Received…read moretutorial on double IPAs!! haha it's been a while. A looong while..

This tiny store is a brew lovers treasure trove in the South Melbourne Market. Mr Sticki and I shop…read morehere almost weekly and have been introduced to the pleasures of some great craft ales, ciders, perry and ginger beer. What I love about it is the availability of Victorian made products with a smattering of interesting overseas offerings. And their table wine is pretty reasonable too. It's always a pleasure talking to the staff as we learn something new each time. Sometimes I feel as though we are following their brew adventures as they hunt down new stock. The pride in and knowledge of their stock makes me feel that Dave, the guy who runs it, is more of a curator than a shopkeeper. There are regular tastings and at Christmas they made up some microbrew mixed six packs so we could introduce these lovely drops to others. Awesome. Now, if only their stall was a bit bigger ;)

Don't hate me, but I'm not really that in to beer. I mean, I understand the appeal and wish I could…read moreappreciate it in the same way I do wine and coffee. But, it just doesn't rock my palate. That said, although Swords is known primarily for its huge variety of interesting beers, they also have a great collection of cider (which I am very agreeable to on a hot day in the sun). The staff here are friendly and knowledgeable about all things hoppy and boozy - they'll point you in the direction of something new and interesting and send you on your merry way with a mixed selection of things to try. One of the girls who works here, Lucy, applies a similar language to beer as one would with wine and it's an absolute treat to have her serve you if you want to geek out. On my most recent visit I went home with three new ciders - an interesting cloudy pear version (Perry), a regular clear apple cider from the Adelaide Hills and a little Victorian number which all went down a treat at an outdoor BBQ.

I like to support small business. I feel bad for small business owners who get totally knocked over…read moreby these huge chains. But man I love Dan's!! Dan Murphy Berwick is absolutely enormous and features every kind of alcohol conceivable. The thing I love about Dan's though is it bring new wine varieties to the mainstream without huge price tags attached. Dan's in Berwick features an enormous range of wines. If you want to buy in bulk the staff are happy to help you out and will always look after you price-wise too.

Wine tastings on Friday evenings, great grog selection, awesome quick meals to take home and eat…read more Very friendly and helpful staff especially for what is a very busy post office and general store/cellars. They always stock essentials for tourists having picnics, such as cheese boards, small goods, bread, rolls etc. Comprehensive range of wines, with a good selection of beer and ciders. You can even deposit and withdraw cash here. Excellent hours for a Post Office. A great place to pick up your parcels at a time convenient to you.

This Dan Murphy's is very important to me and important to know about…read more As I live close to the city and my family is down on the Mornington Peninsula, it is important to know that this Dan Murphy's is the only good bottle shop literally till the next Dan Murphy's in Frankston.

Oh Dan Murphy's how I love you! For you see, there is a Kentucky Bourbon (which shall remain…read morenameless) that I absolutely adore but cannot get my grubby little hands on back home in the US because it's so insanely popular that it seriously sells out before the liquor stores even get it in stock. It has gotten so bad, that you pretty much need to be an industry insider to get hold of these days (I am not kidding!) But oh beautiful sweet Dan Murphy's you have somehow recently managed to add this ambrosia to your inventory, and since Aussies haven't caught onto the fact that it is indeed the nectar of the gods, I can always find a bottle, or four, to take home with me every time I find myself in Oz simply by visiting one of your many many stores all across the country. So thank you gloriously wonderful Dan Murphy's for I now leave to head home with four bottles of heaven tucked safely and securely into my suitcases ready for the long haul back to Texas. On a side note, this really is a great Dan Murphy's store, larger than most, it has an impressive selection of beer, wine and sprints, including lots of rare and hard to find bourbons and scotches if your into that sort of thing, and aisles and aisles of wine if your not. Ample parking, great prices!

I come to Benson's regularly with a girlfriend and we love the coffee, hearty breakfast and great…read moreservice. We always have a healthy customised breakfast to suit our Primal goals and it's never a problem. Have had lunch and dinner here too and the food is delicious. Good selection of cakes and slices too. Cosy, comfortable and good location.

Just had lunch here before going on the puffing billy. The food is great and the service was very…read morefriendly. I would hesitate recommending this place for a bite before or after the train trip.