Located on the Tufts side of Winterhill, Woody's has a fine selection of American brews and low-to-medium-priced hard liquor. Classic rock is usually on the stereo, and freshly steamed (in Guinness beer) hot dogs are also on offer. It's not the best place for a fine wine, but it is an excellent choice for that bi-weekly six pack of domestic suds.
On a typical weekend night, Tufts students can be seen flowing in and out of this small liquor store, hands full of party necessities. Teele has a wide range of inexpensive beers and liquors, an especially good selection of the absolute cheapest options, and a few aisles of wine. This is perhaps not the best place for a good bottle of pinot, but if locals need to stock a party or pick up a six pack or 40 ounce, Teele Square Liquors is a solid choice.
In addition to a wide selection of beers and liquors, Joe's carries a wide variety of high-quality wines and ports. The store is also known for its large selection of bourbons.
Jerry's Liquors has been serving Union Square since the 1990s. A particular specialty of Jerry's is wines, with all staff trained to offer recommendations with various types of meals and desserts. Jerry's also offers a carefully selected collection of beers, and staff can help customers choose the right brew on request.
Multi-leveled, with several "wine caves," The Wine & Cheese Cask sells carefully selected wines, craft beers, liquors, deli meats and artisan cheeses--in other words all the essentials for your next soiree. Gourmet extras such as olive oil and specialty vinegar round out the offerings, and fine wines are in abundance, including numerous dessert wines and aged ports. And don't miss the wide selection of some exceptionally rare cask ales and Trappist brews.
This Asian grocery store is located steps away from Union Square. It boasts a wide selection of Japanese, Korean and Chinese products, such as more than 20 types of rice and an entire aisle dedicated to soy sauce and rice vinegar. There is an on-site butcher, sushi-grade fish and some exotic prepared foods. Reliable Market is one of the few local stores that sells beer and wine (both Asian and American varieties) along with groceries.
Whether it's a Belgian Duvel pale ale, a fine Burgundy or good old Budweiser, this smartly stocked liquor store is likely to have your "refreshment" of choice. Since 1950, Downtown Wine & Spirits has served the area in various forms. These days, it offers a wide selection of wines from around the globe, as well as the full range of spirits and an unusually broad beer selection brimming with hard-to-find imports as well as craft and cask brews. Regular tastings hosted by knowledgeable staff allow customers to better understand and experience new selections, and the deposit bottle recycling machines outside keep it all green.
This clean and quiet convenience store sells the usual cigarettes and lotto tickets, but also offers a healthy selection of groceries like milk, eggs and cheeses. Perhaps not the best place for a wide selection of the mass-produced packaged snacks found at most corner shops, this store offers slightly up-market goods.
Opened in 2008, Liquor Zone focuses on providing both domestic and international beer and wine. Wines from Chile, Australia, California, France and Germany are available, while one wall of the store contains several coolers with beers ranging from domestic microbrews to German craft beers and seasonal varieties from smaller brewers. Wine and cheese tastings are available to help customers better pair their wines with their meals.
Dimly lit, with lots of Boston Fire and Police paraphernalia on the walls, Seven Hills is a reliable spot for a wide selection of beers and inexpensive wines. A few bottles of the harder stuff are kept behind the counter.
Located just outside of Davis Square, Dave's Fresh Pasta is a specialty food and wine shop featuring delicacies including handmade pasta, ravioli and sauces. This establishment offers prepared foods and sandwiches, as well as a selection of imported groceries including oils and cheeses.
The atmosphere of Dave's is friendly and welcoming, with cheerful staff offering their services and suggestions to customers. The establishment offers a huge menu of specialty sandwiches, ranging from traditional choices such as turkey and tuna to more original items, such as an avocado BLT. Veggie sandwiches and a build-it-yourself menu are also available.
Dave's also offers raw pastas and sauces to create a delicious, handmade meal at home. Pastas are available in several flavors, including traditional flavors such as egg, pepper, tomato and spinach. Dave's also offers a specialty pasta menu with more unique flavors, ranging from fresh herb to squid ink.
The grocery selection at Dave's includes imported beer and wine, as well as an ever expanding selection of cheeses, olives, chocolates, meats and other unique food items. Dave's also offers catering, wine tastings and cooking classes.
The Wine Cellar of Stoneham is a wine and spirits shop.It offers wines from Argentina, California, Chile, France, Italy, Spain and South Africa, which range from sparkling and kosher to organic and fortified. Check the website for special store events.
True connoisseurs and enthusiasts staff this corner wine and spirits store—and make the smart decisions about what to stock on its pretty wood shelves. So whether you're looking to splurge on the best champagne for a special occasion or just seeking the right, affordable wine to go with a meal, the knowledgeable staff will help you find it.
They do pride themselves on spotting and offering hard-to-find microbrews, cask and craft beers, boutique wine selections and specialty spirits. And beyond the bottles, they also offer a selection of fine cheeses, crackers, pate and other gourmet treats. But they also keep it real. Good old Budweiser and other domestic beers can always be found in the cool case.
For those looking to try something new, free Friday wine tastings offer a chance to explore the staff's latest picks.
This was a neighborhood favorite for many years before it closed its doors in-between owners. Now re-opened and under new management, the store is small but well stocked, with both major-market beers and the more popular microbrews, ample liquor and a surprisingly varied selection of wines.
