Acker Merrall & Condit Company
“Nevertheless, if you're in the UWS or a short subway ride away from the 72nd stop on the 1/2/3 line then it's worth a trip.”
“came in, and received amazing help from a well knowledgeable staff.”
“Wines are fairly prices and offerings are very comprehensive for both reds and whites at any price point.”
Acker Merrall & Condit Company
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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$$ Price range Moderate
6 reviews
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I understand that space is at a premium in Manhattan, but this particular store is very tiny and the selection is small. It is chosen with care, however, and that makes a difference. Prices are reasonable. Go to their internet site for some really serious wines, they are one of the larger wine merchants in the whole country!
One of the best wine shops in the UWS that many seemingly do not know about. And I am perfectly happy about that!
The staff is are amongst the nicest and most patient you will find, and they are guaranteed to help you find the wine that suits your needs. Wines are fairly prices and offerings are very comprehensive for both reds and whites at any price point. Some of my favorites purchased from the shop include a bottle of Taylor Fladgate Tawny Porto (10 Years), the Chateau La Grange Clinet Cotes Du Bordeaux (2010), and a bottle of Bulleit whiskey (10 years).
Happy Tasting!
Ok so thanks to my dad I am MORE than familiar with this store. I am so happy it is still here. I remember going as a kid, so it's been here for a while, and for good reason. OVERALL the wines are on the inexpensive side… I guess that's subjective so I'll just say if you're looking for a decent bottle of wine for $15-20 come here. Plenty of choices.
DISCLAIMER: I only drink white wine so I can't testify for the reds. Reds to me need to be more than $20 or they taste like vinegar to me. And let's be honest, I'm too vain to stain my teeth.
Usually the staff doesn't ask you if you need help so if you have a question just ask and they are more than willing to help.
Tried my first German wine thanks to the help of one of the employees who has the same taste in wine I do.
Love you guys! And stay open, because this is also a childhood memory; more so than the playground.
I cannot believe I grew up right next to this amazing shop and never even knew it existed until after I moved away. The staff knows their wine, and rum. We stumbled upon this amazing establishment on accident, and were pleasantly surprised at their selection that seemed endless.
They had a special rum tasting that I had no problem taking advantage of. The gentleman serving the tastings gave me more than I could handle. I walked away warm and heavily buzzed. The budget wines in the entrance were better than I expected, and perfect to take to a house party. They also had an awesome selection of dessert wine.
I will travel to the UWS for Acker Merrall & Condit.
First walking in here I was taken back by the layout as I felt I was walking into a storage space. After coming here quite a few times I've gotten a hang of the way they work. I just walk up to the main counter and an employee is usually around to help.
They have a wide selection of every single type of alcohol you can think of, including wine, and they have really good sales going on sometimes. They also offer to box and wrap your purchases.
The one star is off due to the layout, but the staff can help you find whatever it is you may be looking for — so be sure to ask them vs trying to find anything yourself.
A classy wine store, with knowledgeable workers. Not only do they have budget-priced wines that aren't yellow tail (eeek) right near the entrance, but wines are divided into grape and/or country. They have a few older, more pricier, more desireable bottles, but also a generous helping of the kind of wines I buy for everyday (and I mean every day) drinking, i.e. $15-20 a bottle. The prices are not *amazing* but generally fair for the UWS. They also have a good selection of bourbon, grappa, and scotch, as well as half-bottles and dessert wines – I found a delicious Uruguayan Tannat dessert wine – which is a little unusual for the average wine shop, surprisingly. Feel free to talk to the staff, they're friendly and helpful, and knowledgeable. They'll also refer you to another member of the staff who might know more about a particular area, which I like. They also offered to order a bottle of something I was looking for (Scotch: Laphroaig Quarter Cask), which seems to be not the norm in NYC.
Props for being the oldest wine store in the US!