This is a pretty big liquor store with lots of options. Also close to Navy Pier and other touristy spots, so a good place to stop by and pick up some cheap liquor. Seems like they really want you to get drunk - they only 750 ml of goose, nothing smaller. read more

I was so impressed with the knowledge of the two people working, one of which was the owner. I came in looking for an amazing wine I had last night and apparently it's sold out everywhere so that was no bueno, BUT I ended up walking out with 5 different bottles because the owner took the time to elaborate on the huge selection while understanding my taste and what I like. I'm excited to try all of them! Not in one sitting of course...or maybe..if the night calls for it. Thank you Uncork It! Ill be back! read more

Cool. I went here in August with a friend. I love sharp cheeses so I had a blast. I bought alot of bread that day and had bread and cheese and wine sometimes welch's grape juice for a month. Love this place! read more

This place was organized well enough that I could get in and get out quickly. I got my booze (and most importantly, the right kind) with almost no hassle, and would be open to returning to go over the selection more carefully in the future. read more

Great store, and so convenient! They have a spectacular selection of liquors, wines, and even a few good beers. To top it off, the staff are fairly knowledgable about their products and can offer suggestions if you are in the mood for something new. The discount card is pretty great too! read more

Great selection and the BEST staff! everyone here is super helpful and always has really good suggestions. They are dog friendly too so I often stop in after my last walk of the day (in Streeterville) with my dog to pick up some things for the weekend. Amazing selection of wine, craft beer and every kind of liquor. They also offer discounts for large purchases and delivery if you have a big order. I just really like the staff, so I keep going back :) read more

Just picked up a bottle of Ketel One on sale...if you have a "preferred card." I was lectured by the woman at the checkout who didn't care I was spending $200. She told me "you can sign up, but it takes three business days. You want me to take it back?" "No. I just won't be back." read more

I like Uncork it. They have decent sales and carry a few obscure things I like. The service is generally fast and friendly and far less chaotic than Binny's. Thumbs up on a holiday weekend delivery. Their delivery guy is great! read more

I been shopping at this location whenever I'm downtown for 3 years now. But i guess they under new management now. Because for one the prices went up. Including today and three weeks ago i came here and was followed around the store like i was a common criminal. When i walk in the store some guy who i guess is the new manager says to one of his employees check in front and he and another individual follows me around other customer are there. Last time when i left out some guy in a white shirt wearing glasses (new manager) follows me outside and stares me up and down. This while im walking out he ask can i help u with something. Im at the exit. What about other two people that was in there in the customer that came at the same time as me. Never again will i shop there. read more

Great Store in a upscale neighborhood! This place looks and feels like a high end wine & liquor store, yet has the prices of Binny's or Sams without the warehouse feel. The staff is hungry to help with suggestions without trying to up-sell customers to higher amounts. Very large selection of all beers, spirits, and a huge variety of wines. I can't wait to go back and spend some more time looking around. This place Rocks! read more

I've been there quite a few times to buy wines for special occasions, birthdays, parties... as well as for my personal enjoyment. I like the wide variety they offer and how it's arranged by country (though I'd prefer if they didn't reorganize the store every few weeks). Employees leave you alone and they're helpful when you ask for advice. There's a couple of them that aren't that friendly and that's why I'm not giving it a 5-star one but all in all, selection, price, convenient location & parking & promptly service makes me lean towards a 4-star one. Go check it out! read more

I will preface this review with the fact that I have not gone to this establishment. In April of 2012, I purchased a YouSwoop certificate for a wine tasting class for 2. Life happened, and we were not able to use it before the expiration date in late October. I called Uncork It! to ask if they would still honor the certificate. The woman who answered the phone was rude to begin with. I asked my question, and she responded that she didn't think it would be redeemable. She did go and ask someone else there, just to verify. When she came back on the line, she very rudely told me that 'He' (whoever that was, I am unclear about) said the was only good for 9 months, and that we were out of luck. As I purchased the certificate in April, (not 9 months ago,) I told her that the certificate was purchased in April. The woman responded with, "Well, I don't know when you bought it. But it has been out there since January, and the nine months is up." I am not upset that they told me they would no longer accept the certificate. I understand that. But from the very limited experience I had with them, their customer service certainly leaves something to be desired. I am very disappointed, as I would have purchased a regular class. I will not, however, be bringing my business this establishment. read more

As a former employee who knows how this business is run from the inside, I'd give Uncork It zero stars if it was possible. Product: If you're looking for selection, yeah, they have an okay selection. However, the beer section is a mess; there is little to no order as to how things are thrown on the shelf. When it comes to wine, the selection is rather generic and low budget. This is due to the owner's philosophy that he's running a tourist heavy business, and tourists drink cheap wine. He is also very adamant about keeping wine bottles in the windows where they are hit with direct sunlight for 8 hours a day, which greatly affects the quality of the wine (and that's where his Spanish section is, so definitely avoid the shop if that's what you're after- it's extremely weak anyway). During my time there I took over 50 bottles off the shelf that had gone bad due to how they're being stored, and how long they've been stored that way-not just in the window. Every bottle in the store is stored upright. Here's why that's bad: wine shares a fickle friendship with oxygen. Oxygen reacts with the chemicals in your wine to change its flavor compounds. In other words, without oxygen, wine could not age. But oxygen also reacts with the alcohol in wine to form acetic acid, or vinegar. Exposure to too much oxygen will ruin a bottle of wine. By laying the bottle on its side, you limit the amount of oxygen that comes in contact with the wine. This is where the cork comes in; a cork can expand and contract as its environment changes. Storing a bottle of wine upright keeps the cork high and dry, away from the wine. It can dry out, and when it dries, it shrinks, leaving room for air to enter the bottle and let oxygen react with the wine. You'd think they'd know that seeing as how "Cork" is a part of the company name. During my few months there I never bought a bottle of wine, even having a discount, I preferred to get it from a smarter retailer. The spirits are one exception to the chaos of this store; they have basically everything you could want. You still have to deal with the sorting issue, as there's no real strict order to things other than Whiskey is here, Gin is here, and so on. The vodka section is the only section in the store not marked, and even though employees and managers alike were asked on a daily basis where it is, and why it isn't marked, this never changed. Which I guess demonstrates how concerned they are with customer service. The People: This is what makes this place truly unbearable: George and Gidgett. Never have I ever met two adults that are so petty and immature. For the first couple months that I worked there I was constantly harassed about my clothes, hair, shoes, and other things that were completely irrelevant to me doing my job that middle school girls would be amused by. They treat their employees with zero respect, so no one is ever happy there; ultimately resulting in a negative customer experience. Gidgett argues with customers, rolls her eyes while taking phone orders, directs profane language at employees, and will step right out front of the store to have a cig from time to time, or in other words, things that would result in termination if she wasn't the manager or if George (the owner) paid any attention or cared at all. Her people skills are non-existent; she has never had another job in her entire life, and she never will. George on the other hand is just oblivious; I have mixed feelings for him. On one hand, he gave me my first job in this city, and got me on my feet, and I appreciate him for that regardless of how awful it was. On the other hand, he doesn't know how to operate a liquor store; from ordering, to product placement/aesthetics, to ethical aspects, he seems rather incompetent. He treats his customers well, will say "Hi, how are you" to his employees, but overall is an embodiment of every trust fund baby who blew off their college coursework because they knew they were getting daddies business either way. Darren and Alfredo were the saving graces of the management team, and the store in general. Both had a knowledge of their products, communicated it very effectively, and interacted with the customers in a very personal and friendly way. They were the only two who seemed to have established relationships with customers, and were probably a huge part of why those people kept coming back. Unfortunately, I hear they are no longer there, and I imagine it has everything to do with George and Gidgett. With the exception of maybe 10 higher end products, you could get everything you thought you needed to visit this store for at Dominick's and have a much more pleasant experience. read more

Good selection, but extremely unhelpful. They did not know if they had specific wines. Also, the cashier would not check me out while she was taking a phone call, so i just stood there for 10 minutes until she finished to check out. read more

Used to love this place, now they are under new management. Delivery is now a flat rate $8, for a block away, regardless of what you order. There never used to be a delivery charge and thy didn't mention it when I called. Man was I surprised when there was an additional 8$ delivery charge. Excuse was that they "always charge $8 for delivery," then he said "for credit cards". I said which? Silence. Then I asked since when? He said "last week." I NEVER would have ordered if I knew they charged now. And I will never do it again. For a local shop you just lost a local customer and I'm probably not the last. Bad policy guys, even worse not giving people the heads up you are charging $8. read more

Selection and customer service not bad. But prices are unjustifiably high, as compared to nearby businesses. For example, there are certain bottles of wine that can be as high as $6-7 higher here than at Walgreen's just across the street. Better example - I just bought a bottle of Macallan Scotch 12-yr for $64.99 there, and one block away at Whole Foods, a place not known for low prices, same exact item was $49.99. read more

Terrible selection of wines -- and even mass-market domestics were over $10. DMV-like service. Rather than a "hello, how are you?", I received a bark: "ID!" Avoid. read more

One of the women working here is a fantastic wine resource. I'm a fan.

Great place to order gift baskets! I ordered a couple of gifts from Gidget and she got right to work on them. They delivered beautifully and on time as promised. Thanks so much for your professionalism. I hope you can set up email receipts for orders and more photos of availability for gift baskets so it can make shopping easier. Thanks again. Look forward to doing business with you again in the future. read more

For beer, the best in the immediate area. They could have a lot more pale ales and IPAs. Keep few good beers cold. Cater much more to wine. Cashiers interact with you as little as possible; interact a lot among themselves - 180 degrees from Trader Joe's. When it first opened the actual owner was there who was very helpful and friendly. He's since nowhere to be seen. read more

A fine store for spirits. It's good for liquor and wine, not quite as much of a selection as a Binny's or Sam's but a pretty good selection at that. The staff is helpful and at the very least they can point you in the right direction. You won't find a wandering sommelier to discuss wine but you'll find the wine (if you need something like a wine steward you could probably step into the wine section at the Fox & Obel across the street). It's a good store and definitely worth checking our for anyone in Streeterville/River East. read more

I placed a pretty complicated order this afternoon with same day delivery, gift wrapping and a long involved message. The lady who assisted me was so pleasant, helpful, and patient! She said that while it was going to be a little tight time-wise, Uncork would make it work. The price was fair to cheap and I couldn't be happy with my experience!!! Highly recommend! read more

This place is wonderful! They have a wonderful selection of wines as well as craft beers and tequilas that I have thoroughly enjoyed. With such an extensive variety and extremely reasonable prices this place is truly hard to beat. Customer service was second to none and their location is super convenient. Needless to say I will definitely be returning very soon! read more

I ordered 2 bottles of Suntory Yamazaki wine through their website and I got a call 2 days later saying that they were sold out and that they have not had that in stock in the past 6 months. Now, their website does not indicate that they do not have any in stock or anything to that sort. When I called them back to get an explanation, I was put on hold for about 15 seconds so the guy could yell at one of the employees and then he said they did not have any Yamazaki in stock again. I explained to him that their website does not say that they are "out of stock" and he said he knew that, but did not want to change it in case he got some in future shipments. That, to me, is just being lazy. Imagine if every online seller never changed their website because they "may" get that item in stock at some point? I am waiting to be refunded my money on the purchase and the whole situation is the reason I won't ever shop or order from this place again. read more