Mr B’s Wine & Spirits

Everyone needs an ID and leave any backpacks or big purses up front. Sign up for the rewards program; it’s free money!

This place has either 5 star reviews or 1 star reviews. Huh… now why would that be? Could it be that most of the 1 star reviews that are complaining about ID policies are upset because they couldn’t legally be sold alcohol without a valid ID? No way. That couldn’t be it. I mean, what sort of liquor store asks for your ID? Certainly not one next to Coors Field, downtown Denver, in the heart of the city. Sorry trustafarian princess, I know you are used to getting everything you want because of daddy’s money and you are only leaving a 1 star review for that reason.
The staff has always been super nice, every time.
The selection speaks for itself, I mean, two time award winning bottle shop? Yeah buddy.
Just bring your god damned ID.

Depending on the day you go in, you might get customer service. I’ve been in 3x and the 3^rd time is why I’m writing, will not be back.
2^nd time I was there they allowed children to walk around while the parents walked the other direction. When I went to purchase the beer a month ago. I was NOT asked for my ID.
The most recent trip one of us did not have an ID on us and the owner/​worker was rude. Previously this was not an issue. Due to rudeness and obviously interrupting his important conversation with his co worker will not be returning.
Suggestion: work on costumer service and standards for all and not picking and choosing it comes off as «random selection, and another word I will not mention»

This place is great! I went in looking for a robust porter to bring to a beer-​pairing dinner and found what I needed and more! I was extremely impressed with their selection of craft beer. I have only found Grapefruit Sculpin at one other shop in town and Mr B’s had it in bottles and cans. I also found a four pack of brew from TRVE… I didn’t even know that they were distributing. That staff was friendly and efficient on a busy football Sunday.
Craft beer selection was exceptional, service was great. I’ll definitely be back!

Amazing beer selection with super knowledgeable employees. Though pricey… the adult Popsicles are phenomenal! Treated myself to an Irish Car Bomb fudgesicle and man I just want another! Be prepared to show ID as you walk through the door and no large backpacks (you’ll be asked to have it held at the front counter).

I came in several weeks ago to buy some beers. The employees were condescending, and wouldn’t show me the time of day since I was a regular and wasn’t given any assistance or respect. They were too busy hanging out with their friends, the regulars. I commented to them about my experience on their site which they quick to remove and ignore. I still bought some beers but checked out other stores during my visit, specifically Small Batch liquors and Argonaut, where people were friendly and willing to help. I like how they complained to Unilocal to get my review removed since I wasn’t specific enough. Hopefully they change their attitude and make things better.

First of all… If you can’t follow the rules of… Well, I won’t get into that.
I will, however, get into how every experience I’ve had at this establishment has been exceptional. It’s a small, quaint shop with super-​friendly, super-​knowlegable staff. I can’t find a liquor store that’s downtown that has a better vibe than this place. The place also really helps out other local establishments through the efforts of Mr. B himself.
Could I use other online deliveries from other large corporate chains? Sure… But I’d rather walk in to a place where I feel comfortable supporting a local business that does it right.

The staff is rude and pretentious. The one star is based on their location. If I didn’t happen to live across the street they would never receive any business.
I never could’ve imagined buying some beer could be such a hassle.

If you’d like to go into a business establishment and feel like you’re bothering the staff from socializing with each other, this is the place to go. Not to mention the policy of overly analyzing an ID to make you feel like a criminal. I manage a bank and don’t have to look over an ID as intensively as these d-​bags think is necessary to purchase a 6 pack. (Pro-​tip– bending the ID 3 – 4 times doesn’t make the ID notify blink in bright lights and sound an alarm to tell you it’s fake). I think I’ll go down the street to another liquor store next time so I won’t disturb the staff from discussing whatever it is hipsters talk about amongst themselves these days.

Good customer loyalty program and fairly decent prices for a liquor store one block from Coors Field … wait make that great prices considering it’s location … It is kinda of a Cheer’s of liquor stores … go in a few times and the staff will start calling you by name and remember your preferences … good friendly fun atmosphere and makes you feel like you are supporting a business that just might care about your business ;)

Mr B’s was a great discovery! I let Jared know a few wines I liked, and he gave me tons of excellent suggestions suited to my tastes. He even offered less expensive alternatives to labels I planned to get. They have a great selection and a convenient location.

If you are an adult, this is not a place you will be welcome and the owner needs a lesson in business management 101.
Overall, this place has an average selection of beer, wine and spirits, certainly nothing noteworthy or unique that you wouldn’t be able to get anywhere else. The staff though, and their customer service approach is where this place goes wrong.
I am new to the area and used this place to stock up after we moved in since it was close by, buying a few hundred dollars worth of wine. I made it very clear I was looking for a «go-​to» spot for all of my regular needs. The initial interaction with the staff was pleasant enough, and I even took a couple of recommendations from the «experienced somm» (her words, not mine) that ended up being OK.
A week later I stopped by with my wife to grab a six pack on the way home from the Rockies game. She didn’t bring her ID as she doesn’t drink all that often and before approached the counter to check out, she made her way outside due to the ridiculous policy of all persons in your party having to have IDs present, so we figured better safe than sorry.
The kid behind the counter (who ironically looked like he was about 17) flagged her down before she got to the door and said «hey um, can I just snag your ID too?» and when she mentioned she didn’t have it, he looked at me and told me «if she doesn’t have her ID I can’t make this sale». I laughed out loud and asked him if he was serious, at which point he had already reached for the beer and was pulling it away from me, which just made me laugh harder.
You can get MUCH better, more reasonably priced goods online or at the many other stores in the area without the hilariously juvenile condescending attitude of the staff and rigorous adherence to the ludicrous store policies.
Hard pass.

Rude and condescending toward my 60 year old mother, then a handful of other customers. Won’t be going back.

The owner is one of those grouchy alcoholic types. Turned off too, by the «leave your bags at the front» sign. Seems a little paranoid. Weird vibe.

New staff

This place has a great selection with decent prices and a super convenient location to me. So basically almost everything about the store is great, except the staff.
Honestly, I feel unwelcome and uncomfortable every time I come in. The guys that work here somehow manage to be grungy and pretentious at the same time. They have ridiculous store policies (no bags in the store, IDs for every single person in your party). I get why they’re necessary, but they could try to enforce the rules in a more respectful way.
Overall, the policies are not my biggest issue, but rather the staff’s indifferent and superior attitude.

All in all, a good liquor store. There was a slightly shorter woman I encountered with great customer service and enthusiastic wine knowledge.
On the bad side:
I understand in that area of downtown, you probably deal with a ton of douchebags, but I’m not one of them, so I wasn’t stoked with the long haired ponytailed cashier kind of snubbed me. He couldn’t tell if my ID was fake or not, so I showed him my passport. Instead of suggesting he brush up on his ID verification skills, I made light of the awkward situation, joking about how I appreciated the fact that he thought I was under 21. He looked at me dead pan and gave a sarcastic «Mmhmm», similar to the behavior one might expect from the shitty receptionist in «Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead». I did not lower my Unilocal rating based on this interaction, and I do go to many dinner parties at my friend’s loft across the street, so I will likely be back. But I will head to Mondo Vino in any other situation, they are really nice and often special order wines for me.
Anyway. Yea go there. Good selection.

Ehhh, ok. If you like being called buddy by the liquor store cashier. This is the place to go. Selection is ok, I have seen better selections at other stores. I still don’t understand why cashiers at this store call people buddy, i not their friend, lol. Oh well, life will go on, must be a self-​esteem thing. On a good note It is in a great location as I live across the street. I will not be going back here as I don’t need more buddies.

Best liquor store in Denver! The service is impeccable. The staff’s knowledge of beer and wine is second to none! Jared is the best. I would highly recommend!

While Mr. B’s isnt the mega booze store that Argonaut is. its still pretty damn good (and right down the street)
First off the staff. Im very surprised there are a couple negative reviews about them. They have always been really great to me. They always ask if they can help you find something. They know their booze VERY well. They have turned me onto a good amount of craft brews I wouldnt have thought to try. They also host frequent wine and beer tastings (usually with a good sale too).
They have a great selection. I have been able to find quite a few very rare/​hard to find brews when other stores have already sold out or never had them to begin with. Best example: I came here to buy a stout. found it with no problems. I get a phone call from a friend and while chatting I was aimlessly walking. I see some bottles of Great Divide Hibernation aged in whiskey barrels. I didnt even know they made a run of that in whiskey barrels. SOLD!
I guess they only bad part about this place is every time I come in here I end up buying more beer than I planned on since they have so much interesting stuff haha…