State Liquor Store

Liquor stores in Utah don’t compare to the ones out of state but I’m stuck here for a couple more years so this will have to do.
I frequently visit this location over others bc it’s close to me, and they don’t close early like the ones in south salt lake and Magna that close at 7 even on weekends. I do find that this location can run out of items fast and restocking can be slow.
On the weekdays they seem to only have one cash register open (every time I’ve come in anyway there is only one) and it can get busy quick so I hope they have more staff next time. Yesterday being Tuesday I didn’t think a lot of people would be at the liquor store but there were 17 people and one register opened and I could tell the cashier was struggling for help. After yelling for assistance a few times someone from the back room finally came out to open another register. I guess they weren’t expecting that kind of traffic but it’s always good to be prepared.
I will continue to come here bc it’s convenient and the cashier Marge, is very nice and such a sweet lady and thats a nice touch.

Automatic 4 stars for being open past 7pm– they are open until 10pm.
I don’t have much to compare this liquor store to; I would say it is 5x the size of the downtown liquor store and perhaps just a bit smaller than the sandy liquor store but certainly not as much wine selection as a true wine store (but good enough for the week day or a basic $ 12 bottle).
So, overall, good size with a good selection. So far it has never been super crowded when i have visited.
Sometimes it is hard to see the sign when driving along Redwood Road. So I always look for the Westerner Sign– it is almost across the street.

It’s like a booze wonderland… Just kidding, not quite. But for utah standards, this is one of the bigger liquor stores in the valley in my opinion. Go on a weekday and you don’t have to worry about long lines and a crowded parking lot. My favorite sparkling wine is usually always in stock, and it was on sale during my last visit! Cheers!

No exaggeration when I say, «feels like an end of the world» movie. I came with 20 minutes left before closing, the cars that were parking on the curb, taking up 2 spaces on the parking lot slots, and the crowds of thirsty (heh, in both the literally and slang definition of the sense) were hoarding alcohol in amounts that seemed as if there were no price tags, and that they would receive these goods for free.
The selection seemed decent, but definitely not worthy of the higher end brands of alcohol. In addition, there definitely was a lack of beer in the variety category, and a few of the harder booze.
I’ll have to go tour around the other state liquor stores in the area to get my goodie good stuff. Any suggestions with a bigger selection would be highly appreciated!.. if only the State would allow Trade Joes and Costco to sell what they sell best — the world would be a better place.

Of all the state liquor stores I visited, this one was probably the most sketchy and fitting of described as ghetto. The layout was pretty much the same as other locations. The staffs might seem to be on higher alert and stress level here.
Their inventory at this location seems lower in terms of varieties. I was unable to locate a brand of vodka I was able to buy at the Cottonwood and Sandy locations. They stocked up heavier on the lower end stuff. I guess it is true that every state liquor store varies in their inventory and selections.
This location was also known for accidents. I personally witness a multiple cars accident near the parking lot entrance area one time, and the staffs at the restaurant next door claims they have seen at least one accident this parking lot on a weekly basis. Either people could not wait to drink until they get home, or they just seem to be a hurry to get in and out with their liquor. Maybe park at the restaurant side instead if you plan to shop here.

It’s a liquor store. It’s controlled by the State. If you want booze, you go here and get whatever they decide to offer you at whatever price they decide to charge.

I don’t understand Utah, back home I can give beer to kids and they would all be fine, here they make people that drink alcohol look like murderers or rapists. The store so small that little Asian guy like me almost couldn’t fit in. They got nothing in cooler. Good thing I brought many home from Las Vegas last time, no need for stupid expensive Utah alcohol.

It’s probably the best wine store in Salt Lake City and I gave it three stars. Yes, that is sad.

Service was speedy. Clean location. I had called ahead to see if they had any boxes they could spare and boy did they ever! It was a little like playing Tetris but oh well. The lady on the phone came to help me find the right ones for my move. Thank you!

I’ve decided to rate a few of the various liquor store outlets, just because some of them deserve it and because I’m familiar with them (see my other reviews for more on this).
This particular store was really nice when it was first remodeled. Given that it’s WVC, it’s going to be skeezy a little and it’s pretty much there now. This is a good place to run through for closeout specials on stuff on the wine end. Beer and liquor selection are both quite good, however and it’s fairly clean and well laid out. Given the changes to a couple other former favorites, I’m going to say this one, very slightly, gets my nod for best liquor (not wine) store.

I only have 1 small complaint about this particular booze emporium. It tends to attract the «one pint of cheap vodka at a time» crowd. I’m not judging. If you like stopping by each and every day for your fix, I’m cool with that.
I, however, don’t like to stop at the liquor store on a daily basis. It’s just not my favorite place. I prefer to purchase 12 bottles of wine at a time. I do this for two reasons. First, it fills up a case, which makes for easy and convenient carrying out to my car. Second, 12 bottles is enough to last me at least two or three days. Fewer trips to the store. Sweet!
So the problem arises, when my 12-​bottle plan interferes with the in-​n-​out-​quicky urge of the one pint at a time crowd. I get dirty looks and impatient sneers while I wait for the cashier to ring up my purchase. I get the looks from those who have (and I’m not making this up) the exact amount of paper and change ready to pay for their bottle and split.
It really only takes me 1 – 2 minutes longer to check out, box up and run my debit card, but I guess for some folks that’s just 1 – 2 minutes too much!
The store itself is fine. They have a great-​big wine selection and the service is always nice. If I’m in the neighborhood, I’ll stop here. Dirty looks be damned!

At the risk of another liquor store being closed in the state, I have to admit that this quite possibly may be the sketchiest liquor store I have ever been to. After having walked through the doorway to see a creepy lifelike girl peeking inside the liquor store, which I’ve noticed at a few liquor stores now, I thought I was hallucinating when I saw actual children and other teenagers INSIDE the store. As if the 2D adolescent on the doorway had come to life.
But in all seriousness, I see this happen quite often at this store, how there is not really any sort of enforcement of the whole «21» thing. I’m surprised out of all of the times that I’ve been here that I’ve been ID’d once.
Anyways, apart from the management and the sketchiness that comes along with this liquor store, I will say that it is fairly large and open, and has decent parking. I haven’t looked too much into the wine selection here, nor the beer selection, as I am still fairly new to drinking. But every time I’ve come here with an assignment to bring [insert name of hard liquor], I’ve been able to find it.