Downtown Wine & Spirits

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Cristina Ruiz

Downtown is the place to go for all your drinkin desires in Davis. I typically roll by on Fridays after work to stock up for the weekend, and they always have at least one wine/beer/liquor company giving out samples! Their variety is great, especially for beer, as they stock numerous brands, local crafts, and seasonal offerings. In April they had this mega wine sampling event during which the entire store was transformed into a wine tasting with about 20 different brands doling out mini cupfuls of grapey goodness. They also had some free cheese and crackers to nom on and discounts for buying cases of the wines featured (which youre obviously going to want to do after downing 30 samples of wine). Daydrinking at its finest. The prices are also pretty reasonable considering the stores location and size. A staple of our weekend drinking routine is Don Q rum, a handle of which will run you about $26. I can do that. So come on down to Downtown and drink on.

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Sarah Reinstein

Looking for an obscure craft beer? Perhaps a lovely organic wine is more your style? Or are you just looking for a bottle of 99 Bananas to bring to that crazy party down the street? Downtown has you covered and then some. You can tell the staff really cares about selection and picking a variety of beers--the beer section is vast and well-stocked, from PBR to Slumbrew and everything in between. For someone with a weird solely alcohol-based gluten sensitivity, the selection is OK. Gluten-free beers rotate in and out, so you might not find the same brand twice. However, Downtown also has cider if thats your thing. The staff is friendly, and the prices are what youd probably expect to pay for alcohol in a semi-urban area. Also, there are snacks by the register (jerky, chips, salsa, etc.) along with mixers, so its truly a one-stop-shop for your last minute party needs. You dont want to be that jerk who shows up at the party empty-handed, now do you?

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Connor Rice

I had a horrible experience here and will never go to this package store again. Absolutely atrocious service. I went here and bought a 12 pack of beer and took it out of the freezer room. I took it up the the register and purchased it. Later I dropped my stuff back off at my apartment and opened it up. I noticed there were only 9 beers in the package instead of 12. I called in shortly after and they said I could come down and change it out. I drove back a couple hours later and they proceeded to tell me they had checked their inventory and said there was no way it couldve been that way since they checked all the inventory. How the hell do you know that for sure, theres no chance they couldve missed a light twelve? And they wouldnt even give me a slight refund of any type, wouldve walked away satisfied to some extent if they dd that. Thus, if you really want a place that doesnt take care of their customers, go here.

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Shannon Sweetser

Craft beer lovers rejoice! This store keeps craft beer enjoyment going all year round. Their staff stocks the shelves with everything from Rogue to Left Hand to local favorites Slumbrew and Pretty Things. They also have an extensive selection of European beers, craft wines, and booze for craft cocktails. However, beer is where they are king. Their freezer section has a great selection of pre-chilled six packs, but the real money is made in the back of the store where youll find large craft bottles, small batch finds, and year-round beer deliciousness.

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Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Downtown Wine & Spirits has an excellent craft beer selection. If I cant find what I need at Porter Squares Liquor World, which is smaller but closer to me, this is my second choice. (If I lived closer, itd definitely be my first choice.) The store is huge, and they occasionally have tastings. The staff is pretty knowledgeable and laid back; theyll help you if you need it, but they wont be in your face while youre just trying to browse on your own. The wine and spirits selections also seem fairly extensive.

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Ryan Mitchell-Specht

In a place like Davis Square, youd think thered be a billion liquor stores. The problem is, no one wants to compete with Downtown Wine and Spirits. Not only do they have EVERYTHING, at cheap prices, and are infinitely knowledgeable, but they often hold events and lessons to give back to the community, increase local booze knowledge, and, hey, advertise their awesome merch. This is my go-to place for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner!

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A Private User

Downtown Wine and Spirits is really something special. My only complaint is that they keep more stock than they can really keep fresh, and I have had a couple purchases that were clearly worse for aging. However, its a great, friendly (dare I say: hip?) store with a spectacular selection.

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Travis Hearn

I love stopping by here when visiting friends in Davis as they always have a varied (and delicious) set of choices. Im not much of a beer guy, bit their cider options are good and even I can appreciate the sheet quantity of craft beers they have on display.

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Sandy Wheeler

Too bad employees are so condescending. When I questioned the price of an item that was clearly mislabeled, they acted as though I shoulve known better. They couldnt give be a bag nor a receipt. First and last time for me. Can shop at many other places.

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Clayton Sims

Amazing selection for beer, and quite good for wine and liquor as well. Friendly staff. The beer has gotten crazy expensive though. Its $1.50-$2 a beer for every craft beer and even 30 racks are around $30 compared to $23ish at Supreme in Central.

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Jason Garrabrant

Great selection and knowledgeable and friendly staff. There is a small parking lot too which is rare in the area. Prices are about on par maybe slightly higher.

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Terry Knowlton

Used to be ok but now the selection has dropped off, the beer stock is not fresh and they have been price gouging. Definitely better options nearby.

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Justin Moeling, LICSW

Parking is always good. They always have a good craft beer selection. The staff are friendly and helpful. My West Somerville go to for a beer run.

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David Haines

Perhaps the best beer selection on this side of the river. Knowledgeable staff. A bit expensive, but its Davis, so thats expected.

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Kevin Hatcher

Love this place! Great beer selection...like amazing!!! Great staff and parking available right next to the store! :D

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Alex Ford

Great selection of beer. Decent wine selection, though limited liquor selection. They have a lot of imported beer.

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Jake Allen

Big store full of wines, spirits and tons of beer out back. I stop by if Im in the area, plenty of choice.

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Cole Roberts

Variety great but high prices and condescending, strange employees. If you can head to Ball Sq liquors

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Aleksander Roj

The beer we bought here had the wrong price label and the staff did not seem to care.

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Peter McCullagh

Great selection and friendly staff. So much good beer, domestic and international.

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Scott Shedeck

Late hours, a big but not terribly diverse beer selection stocks mainly IPAs

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Matthew Brunelle

Pretty good prices and selection. Staff is helpfuk with making suggestions.

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Jed Kundl

Decent selection of beer, wine, and liquor at mostly reasonable prices.

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Mike Turko

They have a little bit of everything...wine to beer to spirts!

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Timothy Crook

Great beer selection. One of the best in Boston/Cambridge.

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Corey Spaley

Great selection, knowledgeable staff, and good prices.

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Tanja Ruffin

You guys seriously need to update your opening hours!

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Jennifer Moseley

Good selection of liquor, and very friendly staff

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Jeffrey Glusman

Spectacular selection coupled with awesome staff.

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A Private User

Convenient location and they offer delivery

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Lindsey Cohen

Worst retail experience of my life.

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Brian Watson

Great selections, good prices

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Lakshmi Shanker

Good selection. Nice people

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Danny Walters

Great beer selection

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David Horney

Excellent selection

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Johnathan VanSkyhawk

Friendly service

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