Seriously. This is the liquor store of all! I ran in here on my way to a birthday @ Casey Moore's to grab a bottle of tequila and stopped dead in the door. This place is amazing! Anything you could ever want (and might have to uncover) is here! Aisles are stacked high with liquors from everywhere. I was happily overwhelmed so I went to the cashier and asked him about the types of tequila and prices (I didn't want to pay crazy high but wanted something nice). He knew everything. Right then and there I got Tequila 101! I ended up with a nice tequila reposada and asked him, randomly, if he had a nice bag to put it in. Out he brought a ribbon and scissors and stood and made a beautiful bottled gift! If you want something special with really educated and great service go to Top's! read more

They have it all here wow but like most stores they mark up esp soft drinks . The attendant went out of his way to look for my fav poppi in the back so I appreciate not being dismissed read more

Both Total Wine and BevMo said I wouldn't be able to find what I was looking for in Arizona and that they could not special order it for me, but guess what - Top's Liquor had it! It was Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey. It's a whiskey that's hard to find. They have plenty of hard to find, specialty, and exclusive alcohol so if you're looking for something that's difficult to find, call them and they'll see if they have it in stock and can hold it for you that day. Which is what they did for me. Ended up looking around and found other treasures as well. Service is "top" notch, and so is their selection, I'll definitely be back! Also, they are a local family owned business! read more

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This place is crazy! So much to choose from! My partner and I are all set with things to try. Great customer service. Lacking a bit in the soju section, but they had all the whisky my partner was looking for. read more

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I have visited this place maybe ten times over twenty years. They have a great beer selection. understood the place is across from a major university but every time I enter this store I get treated rudely, I went in today the owner was yelling at someone over the phone , didn't find what In was looking for , was afraid to ask, left and will not return. this place is in the business of selling alcohol to kids and they otherwise don't care about the community where they do business. if iI could award this place negative stars I would. a waste of the real estate it occupies. read more

I will continue to highly recommend Tops! Their customer services, prices, and selection are the absolute best!

Hands down the best craft beer store in town! Is it fancy? No, and thank goodness! It's no frills, keep the price reasonable, and have a killer selection kind of store!!! Keep up the good work, thanks for always having bourbon barrel age imperial stouts in stock! read more

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No frills liquor store near ASU. They have a lot of alcohol you wouldn't normally find at your typical liquor store, such as certain non domestic beers. I was looking for a specific beer and they were super helpful! There's also the Tops bar next door which is a relaxed environment to grab a drink with friends. read more

Good selection and friendly staff. Prices are reasonable. It better than you would expect for a neighborhood liquor store. Top shelf selection is kinda limited at least in the whiskey/bourbon department read more

Check out the expiration dates, they sell not just expired beer, but really expired beer. Found a couple from 2022.

This is THE best liquor store! No matter what you need, tops has you covered! From wine to brandy, you will absolutely find what you need, and many other surprises along the way! They are always so helpful in there, I never leave empty-handed! read more

Top's is a wonderful place for many wine and beer drinkers, and those looking to check out many kinds of spirits such as tequila, whiskey and bourbon. Top's boasts some select batches of bourbon that they get to pick out and carry exclusively for their stores. They are on a rotating list, and currently include Russell's Reserve, Knob Creek and three others. As I went through the aisles, I realized their main pull is with beer drinkers looking to try one of their hundreds of beers. They have just about every type I could see, most of which are not rare. Regardless, many are delicious varieties such as the Founders stout beers, and Belgians such as Maredsous and Chimay. I could barely turn left or right without possibly hitting a bottle, and had to be very careful as to not tip one over. That's how many they have, and you'll likely find what you're looking for as a connoisseur. What made it difficult for me to truly enjoy the establishment was in the pricing of the beers here. I found the pricing, and likely because it is hard to move such inventory quickly, to be rather high. I was able to purchase a six pack of Moon Juice (which is great by the way), but it was at the cost of 10.99. I am not used to such high prices for beers, and was shocked to find such high prices on many of their other beers as well. I would think if they moved more stock, prices would lower eventually. Overall, this is a great place to those looking to explore the Phoenix area and those collecting fancy beers, wines and spirits. Do check them out! read more

Really nice sales associates, they have just about every kind of liquor you want. A little cramped inside but how they treat you is ok for the size. Came to get the baileys for shamrock day. Drink responsibly everyone! read more

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Came in for a pint of liquor. I didn't get the size correct and he corrected me with a very bad attitude. Don't recommend patronizing with this establishment read more

My friend and I came to this liquor store to purchase some alcohol and they denied our REAL IDS. We were already hesitant to buy a $20 bottle of new Amsterdam and $7 bottle of cranberry juice. We offered to call the cops and they instantly gave our REAL IDS back. Then they refused to sell to us. Save yourself the time and money and don't buy from this over priced liquor store. read more

Visiting from out of town and came to find terrible customer service...Need new workers who don't have an attitude!

Awesome selection (of old beer). It's not uncommon to find 2-3 year old beer on the shelves. It's nice to offer good selection, but I'd rather have less selection, with fresh beer. This has been a problem here for years. I've had to dump out many beers from this place. From now on, I'll only buy beer from here with a legible date on the can. read more

Amazing customer service and amazing inventory! I was looking for a rare liqueur. one of only two places in greater Phoenix carry it. Not a big box store item As probably small volume sales. I called and spoke with Kirsten (sp?). They did not have it on the shelf. She took my name and number. Their next shipment from that distiller (that week) did not have it. She called me back two weeks later to say it was now in and did I want her to hold one for me? Wow, does not cover this level of customer care! I am also going there to browse again as the inventory is just overwhelming and amazing! Thank you Kirsten and Tops! See you soon! read more

I was on the search for a cider I could only find in Flagstaff, AZ, I reached out to a buddy of mine that knows the best places to buy craft beer and coders, he recommended Top's Liquor store. I called ahead and the person that answered was very friendly and generous. He confirmed they had the rare cider I was looking for. He held it for me until I arrived, then he showed me where it was located in the store. Because it is so rare, I actually bought two cases of the cider. The team is very friendly and helpful. They have a huge selection of beverages. I highly recommend them. read more

Helpful staff and well stocked. My go-to place for parties too! The workers go above and beyond to fulfill your needs!

We were staying in Tempe for the night after doing some local stuff in Phoenix/Mesa area. We got in around 4 and I just wanted to get some beers and sit by the pool and enjoy the almost-too-cool weather. I did some Googling and Yelping and found that Tops was my choice for local craft beer. At that point in the day, nothing was more important. I drove the 3 miles from the hotel to the store and was very happy I did so. All of the beer selections were to the right, and they were many and varied. I was looking for some local selections and found a cooler in the back that had everything I needed and wanted. I settled on some San Tan, Huss Brewing, and Lumberyard selections for the locals with Four Peaks as another solid selection. I was also looking for a local sour beer and the store associated were able to help me with that. They walked me right to the beers in the cooler. Prices were fair and service was great. read more

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If you need it, there's a good chance they have it here. When Myrcenary came out with cans, this was my first stop and of course, they carried them. Their selection just makes me so happy and so broke all at the same time. If you've made it this far than you should try Taste of Tops next door for some of they best beer taps in the Valley. read more

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Tops is THE place for alcohol! Didn't know how big of a deal it was to live within walking distance of it until I told friends who are ASU grads about it. They raved on and on about it! So if the Professional Drinking University grads approve, then it's gotta be good. Every time I've visited, I never leave empty-handed. The staff knows their beer and liquor well! Wine? Not so much, but that's something I rarely purchase. It's packed to the brim (almost to the ceiling) with goodies. Appreciate you can see everything they have and their deep stock, but it makes it darn-near impossible to go around people in the walkways. The staff are great at giving suggestions for beer if you're in the mood for certain flavors or wanting to try something new. The store also offers 6-packs that you can mix/match your own, normally starts around $7-8 and upwards, depending on what you buy. I love that they have that option! TLDR;; Tops is your best option for alcohol and you'll also help support a local business! read more

I did feel a bit crowded here, but only because they are full of so many great bottles, beer, wine, and liquor. I also absolutely loved how prominent local distilleries were displayed in the store. read more

Nice selection but beware: they are mask nazis. This is the only store that I'm aware of in the entire Valley that is STILL hounding customers about masks. We're deep in summer 2021 now, and the owners are acting like it's 2020. Sorry Top's, yes it's your right as a private business to require it of customers, but don't act surprised when customers stop coming. Most of us threw away our masks months ago. I will not enter Top's again until they lift this silly requirement. The employees will privately tell you that it's a stupid policy, but it's the ownership that's making them do it. You're a liquor store: come on. read more

If Top's Liquor were a friend of mine, he'd have a serious Identity Crisis with Attention Deficient Disorder. All the more reason to adore him, right? After all, he'd be the life of the party! When you walk into Tops, you see what can only be described as Sensory Overload. From boxes and boxes aligning the walls and stacked at the ends of the aisles to hanging paraphernalia, it's no wonder you get side-tracked so easily. What did I come here for? Oh, right. Beer! Having heard Top's sells Aquavit, a hard-to-come-by Swedish liquor, I had a feeling Top's would also carry some of my fave beer. Sure enough, although I'm sad to report they didn't have everything I was looking for. Where are you Hazelnut Brown? Where have you gone? Apparently at Top's, you can pick and choose the beers you buy, for many of the 6-packs were half-full (or half-empty, if you're a pessimist). This intrigued and irked me, for I didn't want to BYO6P (Build Your Own 6 Pack) if I came with one thing in mind: 6 bottles of delicious Breckenridge, Rogue or other brewed delights. Then again, if I can hand-select my 6-pack, that's cool, too. (I just wasn't sure I could, and I was too shy to try.) So I went with 3 bottles of beer: two Rogue I've never tried (American Amber and Moto Black) and one nut brown from Full Sail, an Oregon brewery. The selection here is great! They even had a newly discovered Sundog Amber Wheat, as well as a new ale from Breckenridge I've never seen anywhere else. There's also plenty of Alaskan and many, many, many other breweries present - on the shelf or in the fridge. They even sell Peroni! (Haven't found that anywhere else.) I wondered toward the East wall, passing by Belgian Ales and others that intrigued me. I've never seen anything like it. Top's has the biggest selection of corked beer I've ever seen. I tossed a glance at the Wine selection and decided to come another time when I was in the mood for vino. Upon checkout, I asked if they carried Rogue's Hazelnut Brown. The guy behind the counter went to look, grabbing a couple stacks of boxes and peering behind them at a whole 'nother stack of boxes. Guess they didn't have it, though he said they usually do. Hrm. For 3 big bottles of beer, I paid a little over $15. Each beer was about $5, which is a great price! I will DEFINITELY be back! (Top's would've gotten a 5-star from me, IF they had had Rogue's Hazelnut Brown waiting for me. Shame on them...) JUNE '08 UPDATE: So, Top's does carry the Hazelnut Brown. Yet, just as I have fallen in love with another Rogue beer - the black Moto Soba ale - I am having no luck finding it here, even though this is where I first bought it. Alas, I will resort to mixing-and-matching my 6-packs to explore other brews, like Full Sail and Lost Coast. read more

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I hadn't been to Tops in years until recently. It's still tops. Massive selection. Kinda weird place. Pricey.

You need a good selection, TOP'S will make it happen! You need some liquor connoisseurs that have some knowledge, TOP'S will make it happen! You need reasonably priced liquor in Tempe, TOP'S will make it happen! You need a parking space, BE CAREFUL, TOP'S barely has that... LOL!!!! On a serious note, if you want a quality liquor store in Tempe, be sure to stop by Top's they have all the selection of liquor, wine, and beer you need. For all the haters, disregard. Go to another liquor store. read more

Expensive. They don't have everything. Crowded isles. It's crazy in here. The best part is their little bar where you can bring the beer you just bought, and I heard you can also bring outside food in there. read more

Amazing selection and service. Always fun to browse the shelves. Special order? No problem! Why go big box when local is so satisfying?!!

Best liquor store in Tempe! Don't let the dustiness of the place fool you. This is where to buy your beverages! The staff is extremely knowledgable, very helpful, kind and amazingly friendly. No beer snobs here! Their beer selection is out of this world. Love stopping by to chat and to pick up a new beer to try. I do wish some of the hipsters who patronize this location would opt to shower once in awhile, but other than that, this place is hands down the place to go for all things booze. Love the location, too! read more

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This place is insane! You could spend hours in here! They are every kind of any kind of liquor you could ever dream of! I spent like an hour looking at Mezcal alone! The beer selection is so amazing! You can always find something new or something you haven't tried yet. I wish we lived closer! We would be there every weekend! read more

We hosted St Theresa Parish Oktoberfest & rented a tap setup from Top's Liquor. We had a problem with one of the taps. Top's drove to our church & fixed the problem! Thank you for the wonderful customer service! 5 Stars! read more

Horrible service, workers suck and are unhelpful, slim selection and the store is super unorganized

Whoa... what a cool, cluttered lil store. It is so packed with goodies, you're sure to find tons of options you didn't even know exsisted. Like coconut beer. haha Friendly staff, too. See ya there! read more

Lived a handful of blocks away for 3yrs, and I don't think a week went by that I didn't go in there at least a few times. Best liquor store in the valley. So, what hasn't already been said . . . What I miss most since moving is the random case sales. Their distributors will have "near sell-by date" overstock, and Top's will load up to sell cheap! Beer doesn't last long in my home anyways. A 12pk of Pyramid Heffe 24oz bottles for $14? 24pk of Coors tall boys for $12? Hell yeah, baby read more

Love, love, love. The staff here is the best. They know their stock backwards and forwards, theyre friendly, and attentive. And the stock! There isnt much I havent been able to find here. My husband and I frequently make our own 6 packs (which comes out to around the price of a 6 pack of Bud Light at any convience store). There's so many awesome beers that we still have to try! DO NOT be the guy that walks out of this place w/ a 6 pack of Bud Light (Ive seen it!). Expand your horizons a bit and try one or five of the great choices Tops has to offer. read more

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We called this the Amoeba of liquor stores. The guy working really knew what he was talking about, we were able to get a keg and co2 on the spot, and the selection of beers was outstanding... In all price rages. I didn't even venture to the tequila isle, but I could spend hours in here. Open a store in SF! read more

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Have purchased here before when visiting my son at ASU. This time they had a sign "wear a mask or not. We are all adults." and similar. Adults don't put others at risk. I took my business to another liquor store. read more

Love this place. The people here are honest and friendly. The little homemade signs they make through out the store are funny and really shows what a great local business they are. You can find beer, ciders, kombucha beer, mixed drinks, liquor from all over the world there. The BEST part about them is you don't HAVE to buy the whole set. Say you want to try a beer but what if it sucks now you are stuck with the set? You can just open the box or pull it from the set and buy individual cans/bottles. read more