Cork & Barrel Wine & Spirits

They assisted with my wedding reception last December. Great customer service. There was a hiccup in holding Octoberfest beer from August until December, but they handled it with professionalism.
They are the only place we shop for liquor (with the exception of not being able to obtain Aberfeldy).

I called last week with a million questions (some of them bordering on ridiculous) and Jana was so nice, patient, and incredibly helpful with great ideas.

This evening, my corkscrew broke as I tried to open a bottle of wine, and not wanting to sacrifice the wine, I took it in to Cork and Barrel hoping they had the tools to help me get the cork out. The cashier not only got the cork out, but helped me find a nice new corkscrew to replace my now-​broken one. He totally didn’t have to help me – he could have just tried to sell me a new bottle of wine – but he did. To me, this is customer service that goes above and beyond the norm, and I am so impressed! I can definitely say that Cork and Barrel will have all of my business from now on!

Arguably the finest liquor store in the region. That includes you, Kansas City.
My interest is in quality wines, but they have a massive beer selection and the widest selection of spirits in the city.
Where can you get a selection this wide and have not one, but several staff members truly experts in their trade? Not people that simply like to drink wine, but those with the knowledge and training to describe to customers with discerning tastes what they’re buying? There are people simply employed in liquor stores as retail staff with little or no expertise, and there are industry professionals attending training and tasting/​educational events all over the U.S. bringing their knowledge back to the community. Yet there is none of the intimidation factor that some feel when they go into a wine store with a selection of this size. I feel that in some venues in Kansas City even though it’s not deserved. Attitude towards customers – it matters.
The Saturday 2:00 wine tastings run by «wine geek» Mike are a destination. Worth driving over from Topeka or KC in my mind. Down to earth, sensible, friendly, and possessing an uncanny ability to remember every customer’s name, it’s impossible to not like the man. He really, really knows his vino. The tastings are a lot of fun and its become a mini Saturday afternoon get together with fellow wine lovers You aren’t served enough to get much of a buzz, and that’s not the idea. Each week there’s a new theme so you’re never experiencing the same thing twice. I’ve found several new favorites by attending these.
They’ve set up a beautiful bar in the center of the store (see my photos). Want to see a happy group of customers? Come here on a Saturday. A nice chance to visit with fellow wine lovers and share recommendations. There’s a discount on the wines being tasted. Don’t recall the exact amount but believe it’s either 10 or 15%.
Service: first rate. Businesses reflect the personality of their owner and the staff here clearly enjoys their job. Since changing owners several years ago the store’s quality and service has visibly improved.
Stock: high volume store. Most product has a short shelf life. I’m OK with wine sitting for five years in my basement stored properly. I’m not happy with the wine sitting in a store for five years. OK, in truth, wine never lasts five years in my basement. That’s someone else’s gig.
Want to find me every Saturday at 2:00? Unless I’m out of town, I’ll be here looking for something special to go with whatever we’re cooking at home. Do I like this place? Damn right I do.

Since I’ve moved, I’ve missed Cork and Barrel. I am always able to find everything that I need, and to top it off, their prices are competitive and they always have something on special. Their selection is awesome, and I love their new beer singles area. They have a ton of bottled beers available, and you get a chance to try lots of new beers!
If you are a wine drinker, they have a very large selection, plus weekly tastings!
Cork and Barrel is worth a browse!!!

RUDE EMPLOYEES, maybe you should learn to treat your customers better. The fat old man with the glasses is the worst of them. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING.

Update! Sign on the doors announcing new hours: Now open until 8pm on Sundays.
People, my work here is done.

This is my favorite place to buy beer and spirits in lawrence. You can create your own ice cold six-​pack out of a huge selection of individual bottles. They’ve also got the biggest wine selection in town, as far as I’ve seen, and the staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Plus the store is massive, and they have weekly wine specials.

This is the go to place to get wine and spirits in Lawrence. The staff is always very helpful in offering wine selection or helping me find what I need. They have a nice beer selection also, but for hard to find brands I usually hit On the Rocks.
I like their selection of local wines– with lots of selections from Missouri and areas closer in Kansas, I can find something new to try every time I go. They have the wine connoisseur rankings listed, which helps guide my selection, and there are a wide range of prices with good bottles available for as low at $ 5.99.

Entering a store like Cork & Barrel can be a little intimidating for someone like me who is woefully out of my depth when it comes to wine and spirits. Luckily, I’ve managed to come out each time with an excellent experience, thanks to the wonderful selection and service.
Cork & Barrel is large and actually quite striking on the inside. The majority of floor space is dedicated to rows of various types of wines, arranged handsomely and with a natural quality as well. The atmosphere is simultaneously relaxing and stimulating, making the prospect of drinking any bottle seem like an exciting, romantic affair. Even when I know what I’m coming for, I can’t help take time to wander just for a bit.
The selection gives a myriad of options and I’ve never come away disappointed — they have always had just what I was looking for. Should the unthinkable happen and my wine not be there, I’m sure the knowledgeable and attentive staff would be more than able to direct me to the proper drink for any occasion.
Also, though it almost seems uncouth to mention given the all its other excellent traits, even the prices are low, always leaving me with a few more dollars in my pocket than I expect.
I recommend places in terms of how well they does what they are meant to do; in the case of Cork & Barrel Wine and Spirits, I couldn’t recommend it more.
Review: 5 stars.