Bath street is like a room at your favourite Grandma's house. Tucked away in corners are always…read moretreasures. Old coins, your grandfather's medals, maps of countries that no longer exist. Inverarity One to One is tucked away in a Bath Street basement and filled with bottled treasures. It is well known to those who know their wines and spirits. These guys have all of the elements that make up a great place to shop. Knowledgable staff who love their products and want to talk about them, a great inventory of wines and whisky that can get you excited again, and choice. I know of this place due to Andy. Born in Islay (true Ileach) this guy is a wealth of whisky and wine knowledge and is very active in the whisky community. I would go here just for his advice. The other three members of the Inverarity team are all wine lovers and have a true understanding of their products, something you cannot find in a supermarket.

I was looking for some wines for Aussie Christmas and headed to Inverarity for some advice. I…read moredidn't really have any preconceived ideas about what I wanted, so I was happy to leave my decision making up to Pete. I told him what we were having to eat and what kinds of wines we'd normally drink, and he picked out a couple of delicious bottles for us - a prosecco to start, and then a rosé to go with our main of a leg of ham. I ended up getting two bottles of each as I was so confident in Pete's choices. The idea of wine matching makes me a little nervous and it's not something I'd even normally bother attempting, but I was so glad to have the advice of Pete as the drinks went with our meal perfectly. The wines he suggested weren't pricey either, they were all under £10 a bottle. They've also got a supply of Stroh rum and the other spirits we sampled at Yelp Shops Local Party at The Raven (thanks to Sarah H!) - I'll be back for those another time. If you're looking for someone to get some Christmas wines, I can't recommend Inverarity highly enough. There's no wine wankery here, just friendly guys with great banter, an excellent range, helpful advice and very reasonable prices. And you're guaranteed to leave with a massive smile on your face. Win!

I'd been meaning to visit since this place opened and finally made it on Sunday. It's by the Good…read moreSpirits Co folk (obviously) and specialises in beer and wine (again, obviously). I'm already a massive fan of what Good Spirits do at their original location so it's great to see them expanding. This shop is quite small but they've managed to fit in a huge range of interesting beers and wines. I wasn't after anything particular so just did a bit of a random swoop of the store and grabbed 3 beers and a cider which came to about £10 which is totally reasonable. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the city centre looking for some good beers as I can't think of any other great beer shop like this in town. Win.

The only thing I could ask of this business is that it stay open just a little later. Everything…read moreelse is exactly what I would hope for but I am disorganised and lazy and I've arrived at it's doors ten minutes too late too many times. I've been successful in arriving on time on two occasions. For the first I needed a bottle of wine. I like wine, but I don't really know much about it and my usual approach is to buy whatever's cheap-ish or on offer at the supermarket. On this occasion I decided to splash out and picked up a bottle of red for £13. Shock horror - I could have had three bottles for that price in Lidl! It turned out to be a mistake, not because the wine was unpleasant, quite the opposite. It turns out that expensive wine can be really, really good. So now I know I like expensive wine... which could be problematic. On the second occasion I needed beer. I chose three different bottles, based mostly on the fact that I liked the labels. The gentleman running the cash register grinned knowingly at me and informed me that I'd chosen three of his favourite beers. Good to know and, as it turns out, he and I have very similar tastes. He was also kind enough to help my partner choose a couple based on other beers my partner likes. Apparently they were also pretty great. There are a few good beer and wine shops in Glasgow now, but the city centre did need one quite badly and Good Spirits Wine & Beer has solved that problem perfectly.

Good selection of drinks and I have always found the staff to be very helpful. Pretty much a…read morestandard Victoria Wine outlet and an obvious choice as you know what to expect from a chain outlet.

good place to get your bottle a wine a mean tonic simply the bestread more

I'm not sure how long The Cave has been about, I'm sure its at least 10 - 15 years. I remember…read moregoing way back and if im honest not being that impressed really. Back then I probably thought "bloody hell this is expensive" and left to get a cheap 6 pack of beers somewhere else. How times have changed! These days I would rather buy 3 expensive nice beers than get 6 crappy bottles, so this time when I walked in last Saturday I was very very impressed. It seems to do a mixture of beers, wines and spirits, but focuses more on the first two. The range is very good and on the beers I noticed several interesting cans and bottles that I have never seen before. There were all sorts of obscure American breweries and also some better known ones like Rogue and Stone. I liked the fact they also seem to have lots of different beers from each brewery, rather than just the odd one. I can see myself making my way through a whole brand range to see what I like best. For those not into beer they had some crazy Rogue alco-pops drink that was bright pink and claimed to be donut vodka. Pricing looks on a par with Hippo and VG, so it can be expensive, but worth it in my opinion when you manage to search out that sweet hoppy IPA you have been looking for all your life. Cool wee shop. I will be back.

You know the story. Heading somewhere for prenight out drinks, but wait, you're low on cash, and…read moredon't want to end up drinking paintstripper or vinegar from the offy round the corner, so, the Cave is where you go. They have a massive selection of beers, spirits and wines that can cater to any need. Personally, I think the staff love a challenge, so go in and try my personal tip: say you have X amount to spend, and they're to find you a decent wine. They will never fail. I have walked away with a decent bottle of white wine on more than one occassion, for under £4-5. Score! Watch out though, as I think for a lot of the stuff, it can be quite pricey, however, imported specialities are never going to be cheap, so I can assume that you will expect to pay a bit more for the rarer species of beer/wine/spirits.

I don't generally get excited about retail therapy. I abhor shopping for clothes. It's a chore…read morepurchasing home goods. Buying food is marginally more enjoyable. But when it comes to booze, I could go on all day. In a city where cocktails are questionable and scotch is king, Good Spirits Co is a gasp of fresh air to a drowning man. Not unlike Gerry's in Leeds/Soho or Astor Wines in NYC, this shop offers enough variety and substance to satisfy most any liquor lover. Beyond a product selection that could leave me browsing the shelves for hours, the staff is knowledgeable (and trying to become even more so!), welcoming, and the space is noteworthy in its own right. Ask about the cashier's counter sometime - it's a piece to be pondered and appreciated. I'm excited about the forthcoming tasting room to come, and hope that local Glaswegians come to admire and adore this liquid gold outlet for the treasure it already is.

good selection of bottles. but the most hostile sales person…read more(with the short bleached hair) I ever met in Scotland. I will take my custom elsewhere.

I don't remember why I came to bookmark this place but it was on my bookmarks list and I was nearby…read moreon Saturday so we popped in for a visit. I'm so glad we did - this shop is a real hidden gem. We were warmly greeted and left to have a browse. The shop doesn't just have wine, they also stock Italian ingredients like pasta, sauce, biscuits, oils. I had a quick look at the wines on the shelves and then spied the taps behind the counter. The girl was really helpful and told me that the wines are £7 for the bottle and if you bring the bottle back for the refill then it's only £6.30. Winner! They also offer samples of the wines which I think is fab, as you can get a taste before you commit to buy. The wine isn't expensive anyway but sometimes it's nice to know what you're getting. I tried the fizzy rosé and the Pinot Grigio and then settled on the Traminer which was similar but had a cleaner, easy drinking taste. I really enjoyed this wine and would definitely return to sample some of their other offerings! They also have Aperol for around £15 a bottle. At another shop in Glasgow I paid close to £25 for a bottle. Excuse me while I cry in the corner about this. At least now I know where to get it for a good price!

This is a hidden little treat that it has taken me far too long to visit. Now that I finally have…read moreI'm sure I'll be back again and again. Essentially, I suppose, it's an off license. Except that it only really sells wine, you can drink the wine in store at their tables and, aside from the many bottles that line the walls they have several wines "on tap." If you buy a bottle from them then when you've finished your wine you can return and have it re-filled from one of the barrels they currently have open. Naturally, you get a small discount for this. They also sell a few deli-type items, mostly things like speciality pastas and chocolates and I think you'd be hard pressed to find somewhere better to buy gifts for foodies. The store isn't huge but they do seem to pack in all kinds of delicious things. The three wines I've tried from them have all been delicious. My only complaint is that I have a bad habit of immediately forgetting which ones I've tried (might be an effect of the wine, of course). That's really my fault though. The staff are really great, they know their stuff and will guide any wine novice (i.e. me) to help them choose something they'll love.

Wow, another caged wine shop? I only just visited my first one (GG Brothers on Argyle Street) and…read morenow I've visited a second one in a matter of weeks! What's a caged wine shop? Essentially, you walk into the shop and you're in a cage with all the booze on the other side. Clearly it's to stop you being able to steal anything and is a slightly surreal feeling when you're not used to it. Weaver Wines is a bit more classy in that you're mostly behind glass instead of a cage but the sensation is the same. I was after a couple of bottles of wine, and a wee treat for myself. Being in a glass box means it can be hard to tell the shop assistant exactly what you want (especially when you don't speak Spanish) but we got there eventually. They sell Drygate Apple Ale so that was clearly what I was going to get for myself (if there's a better beer out there, I don't want to know about it). You can pay by card although there's a 50p fee which isn't something you tend to encounter much these days. Along this street, your other options for booze are mostly supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-Op) although there is an Oddbins on Skirving Street. Prices here seemed pretty reasonable to me.

Dropped in here on Friday night for a bottle of wine and left with a bottle of wine & 4 beers,…read morewhich is a sign of a good bottle shop to me. Fun fact: in Australia, we call them a bottle-o and there are even drive through ones. Anyway. This one is a typical Oddbins with its kind of rustic style and interesting selections. Sadly I picked poorly in my rosé as it wasn't the nicest but I don't blame Oddbins for that. They had a good beer range and I picked up some Fyne Ales Jarl & Sanda Blonde. All up it came to £17 which I was pretty happy with and the guy working was friendly and chatty. This is in a handy spot just off the motorway or if you're heading out for dinner around the area. While I wouldn't go out of my way to return here I would definitely pop in if I was in the area.

This is my local bottle shop and I am pretty happy with it. I like that they stock a good variety…read moreof red and white wines that in the main are not what you find in the supermarket. The also don't really do cheap bottles - nothing under the £6 or £7 mark but I'm happy to buy something in that price bracket anyway. They have a good selection of beers, ales and ciders, with a fair view available already chilling in the fridge. The staff have always been lovely and super helpful when I've been in, helping me choose items including a rather fab malt whisky for a presents. You can also pick up a small selection of crisps etc to eat with your carry out!

Often overpriced and unfortunately staffed by an unusual mix of (very welcome) knowledgeable and…read morefriendly chaps alongside a few who are defensive and entitled.

I have never seen such a selection of independent craft ales in one place before. The choice is…read moresimply fantastic. I went in to buy a selection of ales for a gift; you can do a 'pick-and-mix' to suit your tastes, and I easily filled a six-pack with Scottish ales that I'd never even heard of. I now want to go back and do the same as a gift for myself! Not just beer either - the wine selection is pretty inspiring too. Incidentally, the name 'Valhalla's Goat' refers to the Norse legend of Heiðrún, a goat who stands on her hind legs in Valhalla eating the leaves of the tree Lærað. From her udders flow the finest mead that fill a cauldron so large that all can drink from it. So now you don't have to look it up.... :-)