Bottle Shoppe

Jennifer is the best! She will lead you to wonderful spirits and wines. So sweet too.

This place is great until you get a bad bottle of wine! I realize it can happen, and by no means is it their fault, but it is totally uncool that they require you to bring the bottle of wine in. If I go to a bar and send a drink back because it doesn’t taste right, the bartender doesn’t drink it in front of me to see to see if I’m telling the truth.
Their story is that their distributor will cover the cost of it if there’s proof (i.e. the wine in the bottle). Well, why can’t the store just cover it when there’s a situation where the terrible wine was sent to wine heaven down my kitchen sink drain? I took a picture of the bottle, and figured that was enough to prove I purchased it, but sadly, no wine, no credit. Under their wack reasoning, I could bring back bottles of wine that I didn’t finish in one sitting and that sat on my counter for days and pretend it was «bad» when I opened it. Isn’t a violation of open container laws to be driving/​walking around with an uncorked bottle of wine?
From now on, I’ll head to D.O.C. which has a much better selection. Bummed things didn’t work out with The Bottle Shoppe. Their cheap wines were never amazing, but they were perfectly adequate and I liked the guys that worked there.

The guys who work their are super helpful and friendly!

I only live 3 blocks away. the have good selection and prices. staff is friendly enough.

Not only is there a wide selection of wine and liquor, but the service is excellent. Anytime I’ve had a specific occasion or pairing I’ve needed, the staff at the Bottle Shoppe are more than helpful. They offer choices at different price points and have the best descriptions of wine, making the choice easier. Never have I been let down after a purchase. It’s my go-​to neighborhood spot! They even give my dog a little treat if he accompanies me on my wine errand!

love this store! great selection and most helpful staff! best prices in the area.

This is a fabulous neighborhood wine and liquor shop. The wine selection is modest in size, but very well curated. You’ll find picks that cover most palates and aren’t over available or commercialized (i.e. Yellowtail, Barefoot, etc). They sell a great variety of liquors too — you’ll find what you need. The staff is chill and helpful when asked questions, and they have tastings every Friday till 8pm. Also, if you want to find a treasure mind the wooden boxes on the floor to the right when you walk in. They’re full of yummy wines from $ 8-​$ 12! You can’t beat that.

Last Sunday, after an arduous day at work, I found myself getting off the train, seeking two bottles of Cava for a social event. I was already late, gross, sweaty. It being a Sunday, 8:57pm, chances were slim. I called the Bottle Shoppe, while running toward them. My instincts were correct, they were closing. The kind gentleman working there, Christophe, must have heard the desperation for Cava in my voice. He arranged to meet me in the front of the store. As I jogged up, with a tap on their closed gate, there he was, emerging with two cold bottles of godly libations. He was so gracious, and for that, this place is dear to me. Thanks Christophe.

Great service and selection at unbeatable prices! I get a monthly delivery by the case (15% discount) — and the staff always pick out great options for me to try along with my usual favorites. I feel like I belong to a wine club :)

love the bottle shoppe! convenient location, good selection and great hours! staff is super friendly and knowledgable! happy to have them in the neighborhood :)

I love this place! Thankfully there’s a great wine shop on the south side. The staff is super nice and helpful with picking out wine, the price point is great, and they’re open late. Also, good selection of spirits as well.

Fantastic crew and great product. Only flaw is that too many people love it and it gets crammed. But that’s a GOOD thing, people!

Great place, awesome wine! Big fan of the little signs by the wine that suggest what it would be a good pairing with.

Had a friend’s birthday party to attend in the neighborhood recently, so popped in here to grab a bottle of wine. Good selection, and very helpful proprietor. Great location, and the usual upscale selection.

So glad I’m not alone! The guy is a D bag, plain and simple and when every place in the hood is chill and friendly… get over urself ASSHOLE!
I ONLY go there if Nini’s is closed :)

Worst staff ever! In particular the guy with the gap in his teeth. Jerk. Learn what Lambrusco is before you are condescending pr#@k to me.
GO TO NINI’S ON HAVEMEYER!!!

As a wine shop, it’s fine — prices and selection are decent enough. I used to live off the Graham stop, so that location was my regular go-​to. Now that I live on the South side, I’ve been stopping by this Bedford location which has the same prices and selection but I so WISH the man working there wasn’t such a chauvinist. He calls all ladies ‘honey’ and says the most patronizing and predatory shit. Not something I want to deal with when pondering a crisp summer white. I always try to remain as neutral as possible to not elicit any disparaging remarks but it’s as if he’s compulsive about it.
Like the other day, I come to the counter and he asks me how my day was. Thinking he was being nice enough, I responded, ‘Good! although it’s so hot.’ To which he replies, ‘it’s the summer, honey. don’t complain about it being hot.’ Damn, ok. I guess I fell into that trap. Not the most heinous story, but just an example of how consistent he is about swoopin’ in and putting a woman in her place. Maybe I should tell him off but he seems too cray cray.
I know other ladies who avoid the shop because of his ‘tude and have seen him being really mean to his wife. So, I’ll probably start going somewhere else too. Just sayin’

Overpriced with not a very good selection.
I only come here if I’m in the area and need a bottle of something quickly.

The Bottle Shoppe has a great, though small collection of hidden treasures. Just ask Cesar, the extremely friendly proprietor. He’s there most days, and can tell you which of his inexpensive wines go best with any meal. Hit the Bedford Cheese Shop when you’re done for two great tastes that taste great together.
Cesar hand picks his wines, and has a niche of inexpensive, and good tasting wines. I went in and needed a complex set, and he gave me a history lesson that ranged from Rome, to Chili, to Australia, and all over the US.
There’s more, and definitely something for everyone in there, just ask.

The Dinner Party: Part Deaux
Nine last-​minute calling, free-​loading guests trickle into my Williamsburg garden apartment all carrying bottles of wine.
I have a VERY well stocked bar, all top shelf, because I am a lush and I’m a great hostess, but we ended up with a dozen bottles of wine on this evening.
Apparently, the Bottle Shoppe is between the subway stop and my apartment, so nearly all of the wine came from this store. It was all very good so I made a mental note to check it out.
They have a nice selection of wine from Chile, which is my newest fascination. I have to say that the service was umm non-​existent though and the store is incredibly small.
Waking through the aisles, I was nervous that I was gonna knock a bottle off the shelf with my puffy jacket. I KNOW, I KNOW, big girls should not wear puffy jackets, but it was fuckin’ cold out ok?
Anyway, Bottle Shoppe did not impress but, I’d be willing to give it another try due to its location.