I was in the neighborhood looking for an Micro Brewery when I accidentally drove up to this…read moreBeverage retailer. Since they had a good selection of IPA's, I chose to acquire them there, and pass on the Mirco Brewery. The service was friendly and accommodating. I would most definitely stop by here again if I am in the area.

This is my grotto, my bat cave, my home away from home for when I want to grab some quality craft…read morebrews. Resembling something similar to a barn from the outside (hey, it's the beverage barn), once you enter you'll be greeted with a plethora of craft beers from all over the country and world. There's plenty of 6 and 12 packs as well as larger amounts for macro beer fans and specialty bottles for those looking for something more rare. The best thing about Bev Barn is the ability to take any bottle from a 6 pack (be cool and don't separate cans or open 12 packs) and mix and match your selections. Bottle deposit is in the back (it's an employee not a machine so no worries about bottles not getting scanned like at your local supermarket) and there's a walk in fridge if you need something icy-cold right away. You'll also find a growler station with some great local beers and a few other choices. For non-beer drinkers there's even an aisle of ciders as well sodas, teas, and other drinks. Some Saturday's they also host tastings from different breweries which is an awesome way to score some free beer. Prices are great (try and snag a coupon flyer before going for a few dollars off) and the employees are friendly and many like to drink so you'll often end up in a convo about your purchase. Overall, this is the place to come to when looking for some craft beer love.

As luck would have it, I was in the area and decided casually to see if there were any good beer…read morespots. Universal wasn't too far, and Yelp informed me of the amazing craft beer selection. When I pulled up, I have to admit, I felt i must have been punked. The outside looks just like any liquor and beer store. And even the first few aisles are pretty standard. But head to the back, and you'll find an amazing array of local and just damn good craft beers. I wish more of the hoppy ones could be consistently cold, but that would be challenging given the supply. (Most of these breweries print a canned date on them, so be sure to check.) I've never seen so much Other Half besides at the brewery itself, and they even had a 4-pack of a semi-obscure brewery in the central Connecticut that I adore. Can't wait for another excuse to come by.

Seen one beverage store and you've seen em all...well, that can be mostly true, and thinking that…read moreI'm going to be contradictory to that opening statement is incorrect. Yes, Universal Beverage is no different from your run of the mill beverage stop...in most ways. You understand what I'm talking about if you've frequented spots like this. Ya know, any place with "beverage" in the name that has an ice freezer and plenty of sodas and waters and drinks and such. Though where the money truly lies is in the walls and walls of craft beers that these stores supply. Problem is, just like with Universal, some of these beers generate a shelf life much longer than they're intended to have (i.e. dust covered bottles). Therein lies the major turnoff of any place like this. BUT, I have to return to the first paragraph and say that Universal differs from many other spots for one huge reason: Other Half. Maybe this means very little to some avid beer drinkers (especially if IPAs aren't your thing) and perhaps there are a few craft beer aficionados that shun OH (for whatever reason), but for me (and many others), Other Half has consistently been a quintessential brewery in the NY suds scene as they continue to dole out glorious beers week after week. My issue comes from the fact that I could never consistently lay my hands on some cans of OH without trekking to the brewery...until now. You see, Universal carries a massive selection of Other Half beer. I was amazed to see how many cases lined the floor by one corner of this small beverage storefront. Though true amazement came once I learned that OH had just released cans the day before and lo and behold, Universal had them in stock the very next day. Better yet, prices are the same as if you got the cans straight from the brewery. No uptick in prices which is extremely hard to beat. This trio of facts alone earns several Yelp stars for Universal Beverage. I'll move away from Other Half factor for a moment and give Universal a little more credit for their beer selection. They do indeed get a pretty eclectic and hard to find variety of beers from local spots and other areas that can be difficult to come by. A small case in point would be my desire to track down the Warhead sour beers from Artisanal Brew Works. There they were, sitting on the shelf when I first walked into UB. Though not that exotic it was still a great first impression to say the least. I will throw one other caveat out there with this place. Unlike many beverage stores that are all for you mixing and matching single cans, Universal tends to gear themselves at keeping things in the 4-6 packs that they are purchased in. This isn't necessarily a problem (especially for those that just gotta have some Other Half or something else of rarity and want the four cans the way they come), but I can't help but shake the fact that a few cans didn't make it into my beer fridge because I only wanted one, and that just wasn't an option here. Just a good piece of info to know. Overall, Universal Beverage is really nothing spectacular to look at. It's almost hole-in-the-wall-esque from its size and pushed back location on Westbury Avenue. But it's the treasures of knowing just what you can find there (specifically, but not limited to, Other Half) which puts this place on the map. I'll most certainly be back as I continue to follow them on Instagram as I wait for the posts of new cans they get in stock. Follow them too (the owner will be happy to know you're checking them out online) and perhaps you'll see a post that makes you venture to Universal Beverage for something rare...or just Other Half. Either way you'll be glad you went.

I came to M&D Liquors on Labor Day (yes, they were open!), looking for a specific Austrian white…read morewine. They used to sell it, however, no long sell it now. Bummer, but customer service was so friendly and helpful! Great prices! I will definitely keep this place in mind in the future!

I'm a non-drinker who always gets asked to bring wine for my family Thanksgiving. I usually go to…read moreTrader Joe's where the staff is super helpful and ready to make suggestions, but this time I wasn't able to. I found this place on Yelp and asked the guy to help me. Between masks and our language difference, it wasn't that easy to understand each other, and my absolute ignorance didn't help, but he stuck with me while I listened to his suggestions and texted with my niece and I came out with three bottles that everyone was happy with. Especially my niece!

Royal beer is an excellent local gem. While it may look unassuming from the outside, you will find…read morean incredible selection of beers on the inside. Both macro and micro brews available. Many smaller local breweries and their products can be found here. Great prices, amazing selection and a very friendly and helpful staff. Mike and his crew are always willing to help. Several times I have asked for a beer that they did not have and he was able to get it by the next day.

This place is great. The variety is abundant. Everyone who works there is very nice and helpful…read more They have a lot of IPA which is cool. They always have everything i am looking for and the prices seem fair to me. They have lotto too so that makes me happy!

5/8/26 I took part…read morein some liquor tasting today. I am not a vodka drinker, but the ALB Vodka is very good. When I was in my 20s, my go-to cocktail was The Cosmopolitan, and ALB is what I would buy if I were still drinking them.

What a fall from grace it has been. What once stood as a mammoth amongst shopping experiences, has…read moretook a sharp decline to what is now nothing more than a big liquor store. After being a loyal customer for years, I was met with extreme disappointment when I discovered the full elimination of "Door #1" (the beer selection). The entire section of the store has been removed. No more beer, no more snacks, no more cigars, no more drinking games, no more kegs, no more of life's simple pleasures. With this dismantling, I do not foresee any type of return in the future.

Very nice folks running this place. Prices don't knock my socks off, but they're reasonable-…read moreespecially for what they specialize in, which is a lot of Portuguese stuff I've never seen anywhere before! A hidden gem in several aspects.

A gem in the area. Small but well curated store, family owned and very friendly and helpful owner…read more Specializing in Portuguese products , offers some of the best value wines around.

Great selection and can't beat the prices. I've ordered online for pickup which is super convenient.read more

Thank you so much Marco. You're amazing. Was heading to Manhattan for Super Bowl party. Hubby was…read moretaking a nap before we get ready to go. Found out Executive Wine & Liquor closes at 6pm. It was 5pm. Wasn't going to walk 4 blocks and wasn't going to drive Hubby's car. I called and spoke to Marco. He says sure we can delivery but there's a $50 minimum & $5 delivery charge. I only wanted 1 bottle of New Amsterdam $23. Marco says for you I will make a one time exception. Omg. Thank you so much. New Amsterdam Vodka - $23 Delivery - $5 Tip - $6 I am soooo very grateful and truly appreciate you going the extra length. You're a gem.

Very shady business. I wanted to purchase a bottle of Balvenie 12. Price clearly marked on shelf…read more$79.99. At register guy wanted to charge me $89.99 plus tax. When i complained he verified that i was right but refused to honor marked price. No apology. No explanation. So nonchalant. He didn't care. Meanwhile prices for all their spirits appear higher than Manhattan. Beware and don't trust the pricing here.