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.

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.

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.

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.

They have great prices. The staff is friendly and accommodating to the customers. They have a good…read moreselection.

super cool family owned and operated this is an amazing shop! always clean and organized! selection…read moreis great and when i ask if they carry a certain product if they don't have it in they say it will be there in the next deliver. Sure enough it's there and is always on the shelves for me! my favorite shop at the lowest prices allowed. love these guys! love, your colorful local shopper

Family Owned I Believe And The Staff Has Great Customer Service To Take Care Of What You Need !!!read more

Staff is amazing! Can't find to many family owned stores like this around. Do yourself a favor and…read morevisit

The selection at this liquor store is fine. But there are literally liquor stores everywhere with…read moredecent selection so that really doesn't matter for me. I personally think, as with most businesses, customer service is key. The manager "Jen" is absolutely terrible, at least through her actions and how she treats people. I've seen how she treats her customers (like they are trash or unintelligent) AND I've seen how she treats her staff/liquor delivery drivers. COMPLETELY unprofessional and honestly DISGUSTING. Maybe she has a close relation to the owner and that's how she still manages this place, other that, I can't think of a reason why this woman still hasn't been fired. Terrible experience multiple times. I suggest supporting other liquor stores that know how to treat their customers and staff.

Respectable selection of wine with low to medium priced bottles. I like this place for wine and…read morethey seem to have one of the better selections in the area. It looks like they have a good selection of liquor and other beverages too. Staff is also very friendly and helpful.