Beach Liquors

BEST WINE SHOP IN AREA. In terms of selection, pricing, service and ambiance, this is one of the two best wine shops I know of in the Bethany Beach-​Fenwick Island-​Ocean City area (Liquid Assets is #2, FYI). Storage is admirable, with wines of quality displayed on their sides, in their own, windowless, well-​air-​conditioned room — and the most valued bottles in yet another, 55 °F cold room.
Pricing is fair, which is remarkable given its location. It’s not as well-​stocked as some larger shops in DC, Wilmington or the Jersey side of Philly, but hey — this is the beach! I do wish they had a knowledgeable wine guy at the store all the time, but understand this isn’t realistic in the off-​season. When he’s there, he gives savvy advice.
All in all, considering its pricey location (right on Route 1 in Bethany) and narrower customer base, Beach Liquors easily merits five stars from this confessed wine geek.

If this place was back home, I’d give it 3 stars. However, Delaware does not have a great distribution. If you are a Beer Advocate staying at Sea Colony you can get by with this selection. Maybe most importantly the IPAs are usually under 4 weeks old. Bells Two Hearted cans, Dirt Wolf bottles, fresh Goose Island IPA, and local Misspillion River can be found here. In bombers you will find Allagash if that is your thing. They also have a few beers available for growler fills.

You’re at the beach! They have liquor! What else do you need?

Great service. Knowledgeable staff. Good selection.

Listen, I’m not going to bull sh*t you about this place. They don’t have the lowest prices (they’re pretty average) and they don’t have the best selection (the store is actually pretty small.) They do get major points for being cool. The staff is usually nice and helpful which is a real talent when you consider how busy it can get especially when the influx of new visitors come in on the weekends. I’m not saying I stop here before I get to the beach house but, if duty calls… They also get points for being the closest liquor store the beach. They are right on your walk to the shore if you’re staying in Sea Colony or Middlesex. You can grab a six pack, throw it in your bag, and head straight down to the beach blanket. Yes sir, that’s the life. All that being said, I’m probably the first person to review this store because who ever really heard of a liquor store that needed a thumbs up especially one near the beach. Either way, I just want to say, you’re alright Beach Liquors. See you in July.