Psarakos Liquor

This liquor wholesalers is the kind that drops beer drinkers to their knees, such is the glory of the place. This has all the stock and prices of a chain-​type bottle shop with the service and respect of a neighbourhood grocers. That’s not to say they can match the more ’boutique’ style, specialist beer shops, but their range of beers, wines and spirits and regular bargains keep me coming back.
Thankfully, the wine selection here is physically broken up into varietal groups. The filing system is dewey-​decimal-​like in its logic and, though there are rarely helpful assistants guiding you to a variety and price-​point of desire, equally, there’s never the hard sell or pretence that goes with the smaller stores and if you know what to look for, you’re guaranteed a bargain. The beer selection is extensive by slab, but they do lack in variety by singles or imported rarities. But again the range, the prices and the lack of pomp involved in shopping here guarantee a pleasant experience for the savvy booze shopper. Plus, the veggie department is right next door! Win-​win!