It's difficult to rate a package store. Hey, they sell…read morebooze! How hard is that? This one is very close by, always has what I'm looking for, and the owner and his sons are always very helpful, friendly, upbeat, and polite. And prices are all within reason.

Just a shout out to the boys at A&D. Coming from New York I had no concept of what a package store…read morewas. I just bought my beer at a supermarket or "distributor" where you can buy beer and soda. My honey brought me to A&D and I couldn't be happier. Every recommendation they have made has been outstanding - and they couldnt be happier to help you. I typically walk in and say "ok I need a new IPA recommendation" (or whatever I am looking for) and without hesitation they walk me over to the something incredible.

Awesome selection and service. Very friendly staff that accommodates your needs. They will find…read moreanything you're looking for.

This interaction has convinced me this is the last time we're shopping here. I went in on 10/6 to…read morepurchase some Guinness for some recipes we're making. After getting into the store, I walked over to the beer section. Nice neon pink sign above the Guinness, 8 pack of cans for $15.99. I got to the register and the guy scans it and says $18... Now I'm not a math wizard BUT I know that the amount didn't sound right. I looked up and noticed the $15.99 that it was supposed to be rang up at $16.17. I said ummm the sign says $15.99. The cashier responds yea but there's sales tax and bottle deposit. I said I get that BUT the subtotal should say $15.99. He then goes on to this long drawn out story that they do that at the register so the people paying cash don't need to bring 81 cents with them and they don't have to make change for someone that pays them $18 in cash. I paid, and was not even offered a receipt. Had I remembered Connecticut Consumer Commodities Law (CGS Sec. 21a-79) at the time, I'd have asked to speak to the owner. That specific statue is known as the "Get it for free" section: Get it for Free: If an electronic checkout scanner rings up a consumer commodity at a higher price than the posted shelf price, you are entitled to one instance of that item completely free of charge, up to a value of $20. I was argued with, told it was easier for them to not have to make change and the only "fix" was the cashier saying "oh yea I really need to change that sign". While it doesn't seem like a bid deal (and I was on a break from my job so I wasn't going to stand there to argue over ~20 cents), it actually is. This business is in direct violation of CT laws. I've already reported it to CT Liquor control agency since this amounts to fraud.

I never have a problem here. The staff on the floor knows where everything is, and have pleasant…read moreattitudes. The prices are fair, and 99% of the time they've had whatever I was shopping for. I would recommend this place to anyone.

YAY!! they have my favorite wine -- and this place has them in the biggest wine bottle ever!!! Rex…read moreand Goliath Pink Moscato is so hard to find!!! Thanks to one of my bestie Dawn who introduced me to them. This place has all the wine, liquor and beer! More selections than BEV-MO!

Found this little gem hidden away in an industrial park. When you walk in the walls are covered…read morewith various wines, imported, and some local. I opted in for stones and bones and the waxed bat for reds, and lobster shack and a Pinot Grigio for whites. The staff were knowledgeable of the wines and have plenty to choose from

They had an amazing selection of wine at great prices. I love getting wine for guests, for special…read moreoccasions and to have a great variety from experts it's nice to go somewhere where they know their stuff. This place had lots of great wine from Portugal and other parts of the world. I love both Italian and Portuguese wine and they had some really nice selections. Even had great selections for those who just love a funny or themed label. Check them out when you can and join their mailing lists for extra savings and specials.

This is a quality place to buy beer and wine…read more They have good special offers such as (for example), Bogle wines at $9.99 and case prices for six packs of Sea Hag IPAs. Staff were around to answer questions and find stuff. I bought more than I planned. Will revisit next time I come down from MA.

Decent. Located in a plaza and had everything you'd need…read more Prices were average and employees were easy to help me find what I was sent to purchase.

The staff here are so incredibly friendly. Even if you're in for the first time for a few seconds,…read morethey make you feel like they've known you as a customer for years. Though the space is small, the beer and wine selection is solid and at reasonable prices. Everyone is willing to help should you have any questions and will go out of their way to help you locate anything you need, even if its not within their store!

Nice people, OK prices, knowledgeable and convenient. A well run establishment. By far the best…read moreliquor store on the turnpike.

Not the widest selection but has the important stuff. Limited selection of the fun, special holiday…read moresets (which is what I was looking for). None of the very special Ltd Ed's of course but that is par for the course. Helpful staff who asks if they can help you find what you're looking for. Plus they have a little cooler with some cured meats and cheeses to pair with wine - something I really thought was convenient... If that's not enough, the grocer across the street can finish your pairing.

Well i live on the east side of town and its cool that everything is called "EAST SIDE ka;klsdja"…read moreand then the west side of towen does the same thing. This place here is a block from my house and its great to be able to just walk there. The parking is decent, and its in a plaza with a few other stores like subway. So u can grab a 12pk and a foot long! lol! The guy who owns the place is always there, he is very nice. prices are on the GOOD side and very affordable. There is many choices to choose from and hey, the more the better!

Westside Wine & Spirits is a great neighborhood liquor store. They have a wide assortment of…read morefantastic wines through high-end whiskey and scotch. If they don't have something in stock they will order it for you. They've actually stared carrying a few brands and bottles I've asked for over the years since they've been opened. Highly recommended- 5/5

Very weird to find high-end local craft brews in the midst of Bollywood…read more Hidden next to Staples and a Dollar Tree in an otherwise nondescript strip mall is a treasure trove of amazing Connecticut beers. Even the name Empire Wine and Liquor is somewhat of a misnomer; while it definitely does stock wine and liquor, offerings are undistinguishable from its competitors - anyone can buy Barefoot moscato or Captain Morgan's rum anywhere. Despite this, and the very unusual Indian/Bollywood music playing at a solid tilt over the air, the powers-that-be made the great decision to stock some terrific local brews in the beer fridges - this is the eighteen-bucks-a-four-pack level of brew. These include limited releases such as the Two Juicy Unfiltered Double IPA from Two Roads Brewing Company (Stratford, CT), which can hold it's own against its more renowned Massachusetts or Maine competitors. Though the following is an unfounded assumption, it seems unlikely that the cashier on my particular Sunday morning could describe the many beers to me; I wonder who makes the beer sourcing decisions at Empire?

Empire has a fairly varied and impressive selection (particularly of wines and whiskeys), but the…read morepositives end there. First of all, it's notably more expensive than its myriad local competitors. More to the point, though, on each of the multiple occasions that I've been there, the cashier (who I believe is also the owner) has been unhelpful at best and actively hostile at worst. On one occasion he berated me for making him stay late when I was there a full half hour before closing time and told me that I shouldn't come if I didn't know what I wanted ahead of time. Every time I've visited the store he's made me feel uncomfortable, and as such he'll be getting what he wanted, as I won't be coming back.

This is a great store in Cheshire run by a friendly family…read more This is my first time at this store location and everyone here is so cool and friendly. I sampled the -196 Beam Vodka Seltzer by Suntory. It's a wonderful tasting product w fresh fruit not artificial. originated in Japan and is here now. Only 2 grams of sugar and has 6% alcohol volume. You need to try it if you haven't yet. Wonderful product to take the beach or pool area. Their selection of beer is very impressive. They have the regulars, along with a lot of micros. Plenty of variety for any of your likes. The store itself is rather large with a good selection of beer, wine and spirits. Prices are competitive. They have Frank who does tastings in the store who can help you find something or answer questions. Plenty of parking available.

I was pleasantly surprised on the wine selection in this "big box" package store. Nice balance of…read moremain stream wine brand vs small lesser known brands represented by Skurnik and T Edwards, etc in CT. Pricing right on point. Clean and organized more so than Sav-rite in north haven. If you had to decide between the two stores, take the ride to Cheshire and frequent this place. They go the extra mile and present the customer with something more appreciative than what most other big box liquor stores can replicate. Would like to see more natural wines in the selection but that's just my preference and not one of the masses more one of Cheshire. I'll be back.