decent place to buy liquor, make sure to bring your identification. a lot of different options

Dicey parking, high prices even for the area and brusquely uninformed clerks... Sure it's better than the rest of the stores in a few block radius... but that ain't saying much... If you're stuck in Brighton this is the best of your bets insofar as w+s go... but drive/walk/bike/bus/etc a mile in any direction if you possibly can... you'll find better. read more

I went to return some empty bottles that I'd bought there filled. I was told they don't take returns. At all. I said I thought if they sold bottle-bill items they had to take them back. They said I was wrong and should take all returns to Blanchard's in Allston. From the state's websisite: "retail stores....are required to redeem the same brands, types and sizes of containers they sell or recently sold for full deposit value" I called Blanchard's. They said they didn't know why Walsh's said that. I then went across the street to Dorr Liquors. They took my empties, no problems or questions. Dorr will get my business from now on. PS. I just read other comments about prices at Walsh's being higher than other places. If so, add to their profit margin the $.05-per-bottle deposit they scarf up without losing space in their store for returns. read more

TOTALLY changing my tune here. Having done business with this store for more than a year, I've seen how much better things can be than what they offer here. The prices are a sham. They charge about 10 percent more on every case, bottle and container than other places right down the street. Other problems with Walsh include: - Severely reduced hours - Unreliable opening and closing times - Gruff personnel - Fluctuating stock - Frequently messy store - Lack of English-speaking personnel - Reluctance to hold to posted sales The biggest issue is definitely how they handle containers. I had a sales clerk literally DROP A BOTTLE in front of me, then bag it and INSIST I had to pay for it, even though HE WAS THE ONE WHO DROPPED IT. I avoid this place whenever possible. They are awful. Their card policy is awful. Their prices are awful and their customer service is nonexistent. Go to Blanchards. It's worth the walk so you don't have to deal with warm, broken beers. read more

This is me in every wine store I go to: "Hi, I'm looking for something on the dry side. I don't like Chardonnay. What do you recommend?" The guy working at Walsh's has probably heard me say this every time I've come into the store, which has been quite a few. I'm like a broken record. But since I'm a wine dope, I know nothing about wine. The guy who works here is very helpful and always has a great suggestion for me. He's very knowledgeable when it comes to wine. Cute store, not a lot to pick from, but a good variety. But then again, how much wine selection do you really need? Maybe wine connoisseurs would think differently. Great for grabbing a bottle of wine. Bad for stocking your wine cellar. They also put on wine tastings a couple times a week, which I have yet checked out. The prices are good. I love the homey feel to it. It's a great neighborhood spot. Parking definitely sucks in that area of Washington Street. You might have to park a couple blocks down, or put your hazards on and double park like I do. read more

Searching for pumpkin Popped in here for some spirits Too bougie for me I'm not sure what about this place turns me off. I mean, it has lots of booze. Good variety. Fancy beers, spirits, wine, nips. I guess it just seems too bougie for me. $10 card minimum, and a little pricey compared to what else is around. It's worth a gander if you're nearby. read more

Walsh is interesting. Despite half the store being dedicated to wine, it feels like more of an afterthought. It seems that most of their efforts are focused on craft beer - which I appreciate, as they are able to get in some fairly nice varieties (and often rarer items). If I'm looking for a particular beer or cider, especially one new to the market, this is my first stop before I roam farther. The hard liquor selection is well stocked and has a nice variety, but can be a bit overpriced if you aren't careful. read more

I'm usually just in & out of here. Good prices & good selection. I moved to Brighton in March of 2016, before that I lived in Randolph for most of life. When I moved to Brighton, the liquor store I originally went to was $30 for a bottle of vodka when I could buy double that in Randolph. The guy was like, "that's just how it is around here." That was a LIE. 1 weekend I randomly found Walsh & I've gone there ever since. DON'T CHANGE WALSH, DON'T CHANGE! *insert a gif of a person putting their fist down here* read more

Best liquor store in Brighton. Since their recent expansion its only gotten better. I guess I'm a beer geek, and this place hits the spot for me. There's a guy who works there (beard, glasses) who knows his sh*t and actually makes some really good recommendations and gets some awesome labels I haven't seen anywhere else - try the 21st Amendment IPA while its still around. All the staff there is really nice, family owned place and glad they are apparently doing well. Typical prices. Great place!! read more

Good store as an alternative but prices are generally more expensive at Walsh's then Dorrs down the street. Selection is good but nothing that stands out, but maybe I'm not buying the same thing as other folks. My only complaint about this place is the lack of parking. The local police department is right next door and cops driving by frown upon anyone who double parks in front of this store. read more

Good selection, prices vary. Nice setup with wine, liquor and gift items. Nice open space with a brick wall. I also love that they always card me :-) read more

Went in here for the first time last weekend. Very friendly and laid back guy at the counter (who informed me that he didn't ordinarily work there, but he was helping out his son who owned the store). They didn't have kind of Magic Hat I was looking for, so he let me snoop around the cooler case while he searched in the back room. Then he informed me and we discussed how Rolling Rock was actually bought by Budweiser. Typical prices great service in a clean store close by. Sounds good to me. read more

Not a local or regular but $12.99 for Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc...a bit pricy but convenient location and free two hour street parking near. read more

Great store. Their craft beer selection is getting better and better , plus they post Beer Advocate reviews which is nice if you're not familiar with something they just got in. Or just ask the manager, super nice guy. I also really appreciate these little info cards they post on the wine. I basically just go off of those and I swear now people think I know about wine! Good prices, plenty of cold beer (craft and all the reg stuff), wine and booze at every price point, spacious, friendly staff. My go to store. read more

Love this place - they're always very friendly, have a great selection and will bend over backwards to get items into the store if you request them. Night and day difference from Dorr's down the street. read more

This place has great customer service with what looks like a pretty decent selection of beer, liquor and wine.

Great beer selection and prices are as good as anywhere. They expanded the wine selection, but I don't know much about wine so I can't comment. I've randomly walked in twice and enjoyed a tasting of Sam Adams and some sort of wine. Staff is friendly too. I'm enjoying a hard to find Berkshire Brewing Company Beer from there right now! read more

This place rocks. They are always open and have a great selection of beer, liquor, and wine. Great prices all the time.

Decent place not too far from my house for picking up craft beer when I'm in a rush. Selection is small but solid. Be sure to check the dates on your bottles because not everything is fresh. Prices are a tad high compared to other places around greater Boston. Guy working there isn't the friendliest but I've always known what I was looking for so it didn't matter. read more

I love Walsh's for having a great beer selection in Brighton. Stopped by today and they were talking about something that came in being for only good craft beer customers. I asked what it was and they wouldn't tell me and refused to sell me any. I was hoping it was Cantillon but Ill never know. I would have bought some right then and there at any markup price. I've dropped big money here on saisons, quads, sours, ipa's, bourbon, etc.. Very poor service and attitude towards a monster beer customer. Headed to BLM now. read more

Really wanted to like this place, i pass it everyday. Really nice inside display are kinda of cluttered, saw at least a half items with no pricing at all. Everything was more expensive than Blanchard's, oak square, Brighton gourmet, or even seven-eleven. Wanted just to pick up some shipyard pumpkin on the way to pre-thanksgiving get together. Unfortunately my total was 9.79 and the clerk said the minimum was $10.00. I had cash, but chose to just moonwalk out of there rather than give in to their illegal credit card policy. read more