Ever since the remodel the store has been amazing. I had the chance to meet the new owner of the store and he's awesome to deal with. There was a beer I was looking for and he brought it in for me with no issue. The store is clean and everything looks super nice. read more

This liquor store's remodel is absolutely insane!!! Props to the owner who came in and turned it all around. They have such an amazing selection of tequila and have El Cristiano which is my favorite!! read more

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One of the most impressive selections I've seen at a liquor store. The owner was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.

Highly recommend this business to family or your friend. Welcome in a cold beverage to anybody here that is thirsty. They have the best selection of drinks. I really appreciate the ownership and management thank you for their service. read more

This place looks unrecognizable! The new owners have remodeled the entire store from floor to ceiling. The beer and liquor selection is drastically improved. And the owner says they're still working on bringing more items into the store. Also it looks like they improved the hours from when I was last here. Hoping this place is here to stay read more

I come here often and this place is open pretty late. The staff here is nice most of the time hahaha. They carry most of what I need. I wish they would carry the Reighn energy drink though. read more

Love how this spot is conveniently located off the 101 freeway. Stopped in on a very hot day to grab a beverage and a snack. This place had so many premium drink options and love that they carry "Fever Tree" ginger beer and other soda options. They also have some hard to find seasonal beers like my favorite lemon shandy. Great place to stop by if you don't want to show up empty handed to that dinner party. They had lots of premium beer and wine options. Shoutout to Helen and Angel for holding it down and for being super friendly and knowledgeable as well as supplying the spot with lots of great options. read more

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The two sodas I got from here tasted awful and had no carbonation when I opened them. I don't even wanna call and deal with them but their fridges aren't cold. Stay away. There was Homeless man changing clothes out front, haunting tango music was playing, This place has a sad ominous vibe to it. read more

Good prices and good service... Universal Liquor is a little more than your average convenience mart is a legit wine and spirit shop as well. On the corner of Cahuenga and Lankershim just south of the 101 Fwy, this small big spot houses some quality select wine, craft beer and spirits as well as familiar grab and go's. Stopped in for a fair priced Red... Some Layer Cake Malbec I'm enjoying at the moment. They aren't particularly strict with health and safety procedures, but do provide sanitizer if nothing else (no mask requirements of any kind of distancing in place). Okay spot for essentials as well as that bottle or canof something you're craving, wanting or needing to enjoy whether a local or visiting the area. No complaints in terms of service or selection. Very friendly and pretty stocked up. Parking is what it is, but very manageable. Very close to the Universal Metro Redline Station and public transit as well. read more

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Hello to our neighbors! I'm Mimi, you'll see me 5 days a week at 7am. I'm the day cashier and happy to help you. Universal Liquors is under new ownership since March 2025 and we're excited for the opportunity to get to know our community. We are currently under renovations, and the store is a little dusty and "chaotic", but please bear with us, it will be worth the wait! If there's anything you want that we don't carry, please let us know and we'll do our best to get it in the store. We will be having a grand re-opening event when the renovations are complete. We strive to make our customers happy and we look forward to seeing you. Ours hours are 7am to 12 midnight daily. read more

The best liquor store!! Helen is always smiling and so helpful. Great neighborhood gem with good selections

I just want everyone to know how much I love coming to this liquor store. I stop by on a weekly basis sometimes a few times a week. Helen always greets me with a smile and is very friendly and knowledgeable always making ghe visit so much better. The store is so well organized with a wide variety of options to choose from including some unique items you won't find anywhere else. Like the Mexican candy or other imported goodies!! If you haven't already checked this great spot out on your way to universal studios or to your next dinner at a friends I suggest you make a pit stop and stock up on some good wine or favorite liquor. Thank you for serving the community for over 30years and your exceptional service Helen you Rock gurl! Angel your kindness is appreciated always! read more

The owner reached out to me and offered speedy assistance in receiving the refund for the overcharge. Thanks Helen!

Came to pick up a few items; orange juice, snacks, energy drinks and cigar wraps. Once I got to counter I asked if they carried a certain brand cigar wraps which they did not, no problem other than the fact that the clerk was on the phone and acted as if my question was an annoyance to him. After paying for my items I asked if he knew where the nearest smoke shop was since they would most likely carry more options if cigar wraps, apparently this was an annoyance as well, his reply was a simple and rude "No!" I needed a bag to carry the various items I bought which he did not offer, I asked if I can have a bag to which he clicked his tongue, rolled his eyes and said 10 cents. I don't expect A+ concierge service from a liquor store but come on. read more

Great service, had a large variety of fun drinks and the cashier was so nice! Will definitely come back to this place if I'm in the area..

Love this store!! Every-time I go in, they are always so friendly and helpful. It's also so clean inside. Thanks for being the best liquor store! read more

Came hear over the weekend to get some things for a party. This place had a great selection of alcohol. The gentleman who helped me out was super friendly! Will definitely come back! read more

Love to see a Family Business always ready help especially Ms Helen , every time we make a stop at Universal Liqour its a great shopping experience thank you for over 10 years of great service see you Next summer! read more

Amazing selection! Love the owners, very helpful and friendly. Definitely my favorite liquor store. read more

They have my favorite hard kombucha!!!! I really like everyone whom works here too. Very sweet neighborhood spot :)

Been coming here for 20 years now. The have upgraded few times throughout the years and have increased their beer inventory wirh some nice Ipa's. The wine selection is great and they just recently added 8.new refrigerators with more.variety of drinks. The staff is great and help with what you need. My go to spot around the area. They have a little of everything you might need. read more

I ate at the Salsa Bar next store, a great place I frequent often. I do construction and needed some ice to cool water for the hot day. I went into the store and picked up two bags of ice, a $3 purchase. Unfortunately I only had $100 bills and credit cards. The cashier, I suspect the owner, would break a $100. He then said no credit cards less than $5 purchase. I think he wanted me to buy something else. I put the ice back and left. A smart business person would have taken the card or just give me a bag of Ice. Had he don't that I'd been happy instead of annoyed enough to search here and give him a very lousy review. Unfortunately for him, I probably will never enter his business. Penny pinching and or greed, can kill business. read more

Well stocked, but rude and uppity store clerk/owner. I don't buy liquor, was just getting a few snacks as I work down the street. Apparently the small amount of money I have spent there a few times wasn't worthy enough of any acknowledgement or simple customer service greeting. The store clerk rather bluntly stated that as reason for lack of acknowledgement. Obviously won't be returning. read more

Hello, Lets start off by saying I am 23 years old and have a disability called Cerebral Palsy which effects the way I walk and talk, however, it does not inhibit my cognitive abilities whats so ever. On Supper Bowl Sunday I stopped into this store with my friend to purchase spirits for the party we were attending that afternoon. My friend and I both pick out a bottle to greet the host with. As my friend and I are about to pay, the cashier told my friend he, the cashier, could not sell me any alcoholic beverages. I began asking him the reason why he couldn't proceed with my sale but allowed my friends sale to go through. The cashier insisted that there is a law saying that he could not sale alcoholic beverages to disabled patrons. After I asked which law and sub-code stated such a biased law he began claiming that it is unsafe for me to drink. I then went on asking what qualified him to make a health decision on my behalf. As I said very calmly "As a person with his own mind, body and soul, you my friend, are taking away my liberties to make my own decision in this free country" as he calls the police on me. I then asked to speak to the owner and if he wasn't their please give me his contact information, which he refused to do. I gave him my business card and told him to tell the police to call me when they arrive while my cell phone recording the whole occurrence. This person has made me a victim of discrimination just because the way I look when I walk and talk. He goes so far as to say "Please don't take this personally." Please tell me how am I supposed to "take it" when a fellow human being is taking away my right to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" Since liquor licenses are a matter of public record, I was able to find the person who obtains the store and license. I am seeking out a civil rights attorney to discuss my rights on this matter. I would hate to see this business, serving patrons for 30 plus years, lose their license to sell liquor. read more

Universal Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Studio City, California

Your run of the mill liquor place - but it's a good location and they're usually pretty friendly (by friendly I mean they mind their own fucking business). Plenty of liquor and cigarette selections as well as dry food goods. Definitely a place to do last minute stocking for a football game or some other manly thing. I've only been in once and it's an alright place. Honestly, it's not worth much more than that. But they're clean, and not outrageously priced and always well-stocked. Isn't that what we ALL look for in our liquor stores? read more

Not acceptable; variously people lying on the sidewalk, passed out, empty liquor bottles and empty beer bottles/cans lying around in the area. Used to go there, friendly staff, but the area around the store has deteriorated. I don't feel safe. read more

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Anytime I've ever been around this area and needed to grab some liquor this is my go to store. The liquor selection is huge and they always have all the new stuff before any other store gets it. The owner and employees are always so nice too which explains why this business has been around for so long. They have everything you're looking for and more read more

This is definitely your one stop shop!! I literally found everything I needed in one place, and I was so thankful because if I can avoid the supermarket right now at all costs, I will. They have such a beautiful wine cellar, they just added a super cool beer selection. The variety of drinks goes on for days and days. They had sanitizer too! The staff that works there was very helpful and informative on any of my needs ..They are open late too! read more

Nice store friendly service good pricing parking can be a little tight on weekends because of the baked potato which is also the bomb for good jazz while you're there stop by the salsa bar great food good prices$$ read more

Universal Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Studio City, California

The owner of this place needs to take heed. His employee is purposely overcharging patrons. He charged my wife $35 for two six packs of beer. Receipts are not itemized. When we went back he very rudely lied to us, saying we had bought more items than we had. He obviously pocketed the money. This cannot be allowed in our community. read more

Love coming here for unique liquors and beers! Doesn't hurt that they are friendly people especially during these crazy quarantine times. Speaking of which they have hand sanitizers in stock. Definitely a place I will continue to shop at. read more

If you want to go to a store with the best liquor/wine selection, has all the yummy snacks, and has amazing customer service, then look no further. This is my go to store. I have been going there for years and lately, have been finding what I need without having to go to a grocery store and wait in those long lines. Whenever I have questions about something in the store, they always help me out and they are always so nice. Universal Liquor, you rock!!!! read more

My go to store in the valley! Very organized and has the best alcohol selection. They have been around over 30 years and always provide the best customer service. I went last week and stocked up on Hand sanitizers I haven't been able to find anywhere else. This store will not disappoint you. read more

I came to buy some beer was nice and cold and then decided I need liquor great selection got a bottle of wine quickly I was able to grab things get in and out great selection helpful staff and love that they're open late I love shopping there. read more

Love walking into this liquor store. Helen is always welcoming! She always makes good suggestions on Wine and provides knowledge on her products. I love the selection of Mexican candy she has up front as not every store carry's it. Angel is a nice guy too. Thank you Universal liquor for all the years of service! read more

Love this store - best selection in the valley between liquor, beer, and extras such as toiletries, etc. The staff has always been super helpful, especially when it comes to recommendations. Even if I'm not in the neighborhood, I will make the drive to the store because I know I'll find what I or my friends need there. read more

Horrible service. I just bout two bottles of Johnny Walker Platinums and the guys was supper hesitant to hand us bag to walk out with. I later found that we paid way too much for the bottles we bought. Will never make a mistake of visiting this place. read more

Stiff red head guy offered no greeting. Rang me up. Still nothing. I said thank you as I left. He didn't even reply, but was friendly with the delivery guy behind me. read more

As soon I walked into the store I feel in love. I saw all of my favorite brands of white wines. And I really enjoyed how friendly the employee was towards me. read more

The owner of this place always acts like he's doing you a favor when he rings you up. He also eyes you suspiciously which is ridiculous as we (businessmen) sometimes pop in here on our lunch break. The woman who sometimes works the register is even worse. Mrs. Personality. Much better liquor stores close by to spend your money, avoid this place unless you enjoy sh*tty service and having to step over homeless folks and dodge panhandlers. read more