Lenell's Beverage Boutique is a small, quaint shop tucked away in north Birmingham and it is…read moreexactly the kind of place I love stumbling into. Lenell herself is incredible to talk to. She is basically a librarian of beverages. Her knowledge runs deep and she genuinely knows the story, flavor profile, and use for just about every bottle in the shop. Conversations here feel natural and educational, not salesy. A quick heads up for anyone not from Alabama, the state government makes things messy when it comes to alcohol taxes and pricing. That is not on Lenell. She clearly does her best to keep prices reasonable, but the regulations and taxes make it challenging. Knowing that, the value is still there when you look at the quality and uniqueness of the selection. And the selection is what really stands out. It is curated, thoughtful, and downright impressive. I was able to pick up several bottles I have never seen before anywhere else. This is not a grab a bottle and leave type of store. This is a browse, ask questions, discover something new kind of place. If you enjoy unique spirits, interesting bottles, and talking to someone who truly knows their craft, Lenell's is absolutely worth the visit. I am really glad I stopped in and would not hesitate to come back next time I am in Birmingham.

Kind of feeling a little embarrassed that I hadn't stopped into this place until now. They've been…read moreopen for a while and I'd seen some reviews and a few articles but hadn't made it by to see for myself. Well now I have and I can tell you that it's amazing. The lady who owns the place has done a fantastic job at curating a remarkable selection of things that you're going to want to try. The vibes are cozy and the decor interesting. The price points span a good range so there's something for everyone. Definitely check out the wine specials. I picked up a dozen assorted bottles to fill up a wine rack that had gone empty, and I was able to do that for what turned out to be less than expected. Will definitely be returning once I need to do that again. Aside from the interesting selection of bottles and the friendly vibes, it's also cool to see new and quirky businesses popping up in areas that are undergoing a revitalization. You love to see it. Long story short this is a very cool spot that you should make it a point to visit. Take the wine lover in your life and let them marvel at the unique selection. Check out the wide array of gins in the bathtub up front. Spend some time browsing the shelves and you might find something you didn't expect to find. Great spot. Local owner. Cool vibes. Interesting selection of things that you might not see everywhere. Go there and check it out for yourself. You'll love it.

Amazing store!!! All kinds of beer to the extent it's confusing. Don't be scared...there are people…read morewho will help with your selection. When in Bham this will be my place for gift buying!!!

I stopped by during what I believe was their first-year anniversary celebration, and it was packed…read more There was a line out the door, and it moved pretty slowly. When we finally made it to the counter, we stood there for about five minutes before anyone acknowledged us--despite there being plenty of staff on hand. The person who ended up taking our order seemed either overwhelmed, new, or unsure of what they were doing, which made the service less than smooth. That said, they do have a solid selection of beers. Unfortunately, out of the four stouts I tried in my flight, three completely missed the mark, and the one I did enjoy was just okay. To be fair, it was a busy event, so I don't want to hold that entirely against them. I'd definitely consider coming back on a regular day to see how the experience compares when things are a bit calmer.

I've never actually shopped here, but I live nearby. The man that works there scares me because…read moreI've seen him cuss out multiple people on the streets. Today I saw him hit a guy that he was arguing with until the guy fell to the side of the street. I'm tired of his aggressive behavior. It makes me feel unsafe in this area. The area has gotten worse since this store opened.

This store was extremely crowded to me making it difficult to really see the inventory. They have…read morepacked a lot in a small amount of space. The staff was nice and tried to be helpful but they couldn't find anything either. We eventually found what I was looking for. This was my first time coming here and it was a random visit. I will come here again even though the prices are slightly higher than other places in town.

Great service. The people are always so nice and everyone is so welcoming. Definitely will be…read morecoming back

From the owner: Beer, Wine, and Spirits with decent Selection and Allocations.read more

If you have read my ABC Store reviews, you know that I don't like going to package stores. Pretty…read moreunfairly, our state makes it impossible for places like this to beat their prices. But with this particular shop, the name of the game is convenience. Need something on a Sunday? Holiday? After 9 PM? If I fall in one of those categories, this place is right around the corner of my house. A match made in situational heaven. Since I can't fault them for being more expensive than the state store, in the review world, I won't let it throw much shade. But sticker shock in here always gets me. The place is clean, the selection is decent, and the cashiers are friendly. Never my first choice, but a pretty good backup plan.

Very disappointed in this store. I'd never been here and I went in to buy 2 things for a Christmas…read morecocktail recipe that I had never purchased before (Casamigos Tequila & Cointreau). The price on the tequila was $89.99 (750 ml) and the price of the Cointreau $39.99 (375 ml). This sounded high to me but I'd already committed to the recipe so I bought them and spent a total of around $150 with tax. I looked online afterwards and found that a 750 ml bottle of Casamigos tequila goes for around $45-55 and a 375 ml bottle of Cointreau goes for around $30. So basically this store sold me these bottles at 100% more than the normal retail price.... I later tried to go in and get a refund with this information but was denied. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO SEVERELY OVERPAY FOR YOUR LIQUOR!!!

Most convenient place to buy local beer in Crestwood/Mountain Brook…read more Amazing wine selection and great prices. Right next to Saw's Juke Joint (ex Ore). Guy behind counter knows his stuff. Ask him any question you can think of!

I discovered Neighborhood Hops and Vine after we won 3 growlers at a charity event. We have filled…read moreour growler twice now and are very impressed. They have let my husband and I sample anything we would like. They also offered up information and suggestions about the brews they had on tap. Their prices are more than fair for what you are getting. They also have a few varieties of bottled beer and wine. They have quickly become my go to location for my 'weekend supplies'.

Great food event at Sloss Furnaces this year! There was food from EastWest, The Mayor, Bongiorno,…read moreSol y Luna, Tre Luna, Adorned Sweets, Daniel George, Habitat Feed & Social, and Troup's Pizza (that I can remember at least!). There were cocktails from Reve, Paper Doll, Adios, as well as beer and wine samples. It is a great way to taste some local cuisine!

This is an annual event held in Linn Park, downtown Birmingham…read more This is a well conceived, but poorly executed event. Tickets are sold in advance and at the gate. There is not enough of a discount for the pre-sales to take the risk of inclement weather as absolutely no refund is offered. That would be okay if the "organizers" did some planning and made arrangements for rain. But no, they have outside tables with no cover so these tables are useless if it rains or is very hot as was the case in 2013. You end up standing in line for measly offerings of food and then stand to eat. There are no facilities in the event itself to go relieve yourself of consumed beverages. Why not expand the area for the restaurants? This is a real charlie foxtrot. Nobody can walk by, the lines are ridiculously long and when it rains, it is just a massive jam. If you are going to take my money and offer no refund, you need to plan for rain, very hot weather and other contingencies. The portions are small, usually cold and unappetizing. You can go to a good restaurant for the money and not have to put up with all the inconvenience. We will not go back until better planning is initiated. I would recommend taking this event off your future plans. I came home wet, aggravated, disappointed and feeling like my pocket had been picked. No, no, just no. If you want to be miserable, go. Otherwise, go somewhere else. IMHO, this is the kind of event that needs to go out of business.