Absolute Wine & Spirits
“Really convenient place with nice wines and great delivery program!”
“I pass by this place nearly everyday on the way to the subway, so I know they have various tastings (wine and vodka usually) from 6-9PM on seemingly random days.”
“It's perfect for those nights that you want to stay in and not deal with the elements of nature we've had to deal with lately. :)”
Absolute Wine & Spirits
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
6 reviews
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I really like this little wine & liquor store (emphasis on the little). While small, it has everything I could ever want from a liquor store, INCLUDING great service. They are always super friendly, they give you space to browse, and they are happy to answer questions, too.
They have a nice selection of wines and spirits, but it's not so large a selection that you stand there staring at the mile long wall for 45 minutes trying to decide which of the 500 labels you are going to purchase. Sometimes less of a selection, if it's a quality selection, is better. I'm no sommelier, but I do know a good Malbec when I taste one, and I've found several good ones here.
I've always walked past this place, because I already had the liquor store to which I was faithful. But one rainy day when I was already lugging too much crap, I popped in to get my fix. Nice store, clean, they have samplings at times, there is a senior discount, and they have a 1.75 ml glass bottle of Kraken Rum for only $30! They're also the only place I've discovered in the area that sells Mamajuana. Methinks I'll be stopping in here more frequently 🙂
This new addition to the 30th ave stretch east of the train tracks is certainly a welcome convenience.
Having just opened they've been offering free wine tastings which I'm sure will not be an ongoing thing.
The store being new is *absolute*ly pristine, with a fairly decent selection. What's great about them is they offer free delivery with NO Minimum. Prices are reasonable although there are some better deals to be had at other liquor/wine stores around the neighborhood.
However if you're getting your alcohol delivered to you (perfect for those last minute parties), then that marginal price difference is completely worth it with their delivery service.
Hopefully this is something that will continue on and isn't just a grand opening special.
As mentioned by the previous reviewer, perhaps due to the fact that it is a new store or maybe the small crowd I brought in along with me, the owner was certainly lurking around a little too much which made the browsing experience uncomfortable.
Final verdict? Not enough of a selection to come here as a destination liquor store. Great for last minute parties where you need delivery service or if you live in the immediate vicinity and need to bring a bottle of wine home for dinner.
This store just opened and had a free wine tasting for most of a Saturday afternoon (with sausage!). Open late (11pm), this store is very classy looking. With that said, the prices are nothing to write home about; most were over $9.99. (Maybe I am a cheap-o?) When my boyfriend and I were in the store, the manager/owner kept kind of following us around, presumably to help us, but after he asked if we needed help, he still seemed to be lurking… Maybe he was just over zealous, having just opened the store. Nonetheless, I'm sure if I lived closer, I'd check out their selection more. (They did seem to have a lot of "eco-friendly" wines labeled.) However, at least these days, I'll find a place with a larger, cheaper selection.
I like supporting a small business. Always friendly service, good suggestions and recommendations. Prices are fair for Astoria and it's close to everything. Only thing I wish they had was the large size piña colada mix – don't judge! it's bomb on a hot summer night- just add ice!! And they should have wine/ spirit tastings. Been coming here for years- will continue to support.
This is a great Liquor store near me. I pass by this place nearly everyday on the way to the subway, so I know they have various tastings (wine and vodka usually) from 6-9PM on seemingly random days.
I'm mostly a beer guy, so I'll make a trip to Triboro Beverage instead, but I come here because of the airplane bottles. As funny as that sounds, there are so many occasions where you would need these tiny shot sized bottles. And Absolute Wine & Spirits has them.. quite a few of them actually.
The selection otherwise is great, and you can find pretty much any type of liquor to make your cocktails at home.