Coolidge Corner Wine & Spirits

I checked out Coolidge Corner Wine & Spirits to help stock my cocktail liquor supply. The store layout is compact with its small size. You’ll find the common liquor brands here. Their beer selection was good. I wish the store was a little bigger. It felt a little cramped, especially when it was busy. The service was friendly and the prices reasonable.

Really great selection of craft beers and wines from all over.
You can get a cheaper six pack at trader joes, but im a huge proponent of supporting the local businesses. The guy and lady there when i shopped were nice, helpful. The guy helped me pick out a bottle of cab for a gift to a party and i also got a bottle of whispering angel for another brunch party. Reasonable prices means I will definitely be coming back.

Stopped by liquor store to pick up a quick gift for a friend. I was in and out in less than 5min. The gentleman at the register immediately stood up, greeted me, and walked around the counter and asked if I needed help finding something. He helped me find the liquor I needed and rang me up while keeping up the customer service. Great experience. I didn’t look around long enough but from first glance it looked there was a vast selection of items. I will definitely visit again.

This is a solid go-​to place for all of your needs. Perfect selection of craft beers, liquors, and wines. Great staff that’s super friendly and knowledgeable.
Next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and pick up something. You’ll be glad you did.

The exterior screams generic liquor store but it is so much more than that. They have a decent wine and spirit selection and the staff has excellent. However, their beer selection exceeded all expectations. Brookline usually is a bottle shop waste land but CCWS has a great selection. They stock a variety of beers from around the country at a decent price. I always try to stop in when I can.

I have to say, living in San Diego has spoiled me when it comes to weather and craft beer. I had to find some holiday brews for a party and had a moment of panic when I realized that unlike San Diego, I can’t just pop into a CVS or any grocery store to pick something up. So, I walked to Trader Joes, but wasn’t blown away by their selection. I Unilocaled the nearest liquor store (it’s 30 degrees outside so distance was crucial!). Luckily, I found this lovely shop, which was just across the street.
This place has a pretty great selection of craft beer (along with lots of wine). Prices are roughly $ 10-​$ 12 for a six pack. The person at the register was really nice and helpful.
They have a wide variety of beers from both local breweries and others. I was definitely pleased with what I saw. Smuttynose, Lagunitas, Stone, Ballast Point, etc.
Go here and drink good beer.

Reasonably ok selection of wine, liquor & beers relative to liquor stores in the area, especially of beer 22 oz bottles. Been in there a few times and find it generally somewhat overpriced though. Was particularly disappointed during my most recent visit that they had a sign saying «all varieties of BBC 22oz bottles $ 4.50» (surprised me that they would have such a good deal) yet when I went to the counter only one was the right price and the rest were almost $ 6. I pointed this out and the cashier said she couldn’t do anything about it since the owner wasn’t around. While it’s not a huge price difference, the principle (bad customer service/​losing a customer’s trust/​violation of MA laws on honoring advertised prices) is more costly. Not going back until they improve their business practices.

Great selection of craft beers along with spirits and wines. I can only speak for the beer so far after stopping by to pick up some quality brew for election day, but wouldn’t mind returning if I end up needing supplies for future events.

Well, they have an ok selection, but hardly any cold sparkling (and what is there is $$$$$$…I see where they’re going with that…). However, the rest of the store is really interesting with some unique finds.
The staff wasn’t super helpful and basically were all chatting with each other, but since I knew what I wanted, it wasn’t an issue. Price-​wise, there is a big range, which is nice.
Worth a stop if you’re shopping in the area, though I’m not sure I’d head here specifically when there are other options.

Let’s get right to brass tax.
Without question, CCW&S has a much better selection of wine and beer than at TJ’s, but add liquor and you’ve got yourself an interested shopper. When said shopper walks into your storefront and takes notices at how smartly arranged and well thought out things are, like:
1) attention toward not crowding the space,
2) selecting quality beverages and brands that will represent who you are as an entrepreneur,
3) seamless peruse-​ability of said (quality) selection, and
4) a knowledgeable and very enthusiastic staff
Then these things happen:
5) you build a customer base that is loyal
6) you make a lot of money
7) you make someone else very happy
8) you make a lot of money

Coolidge Corner Wine & Spirits makes the most of its real estate. They have as good of a selection of beer, wine and liquor as you could ask for in a neighborhood liquor store. If the beer you’re picking up is warm on the shelf, don’t worry, there’s probably another bottle chilling in the back fridge that they’ll offer you.
The service is friendly and knowledgeable — I’ve never failed to be greeted and helped with a smile. The staff enjoys working here and it shows. The weekend tastings are a treat, and usually feature some interesting wine or beer that I almost always end up purchasing. So cheers to Coolidge Corner Wine & Spirits!

So I wasn’t prepared for this experience… I found out about their «free wine tasting» after googling «things to do in Boston» so I thought it would be a cool activity to do while in the area. I was picturing maybe a small private room with some chairs and a few bottles of wine for tasting. Well we got there and we realized it was just a liquor store, their tasting took place in a little corner by the register on a small plastic table and consisted of one red and one white bottle of wine. The little shpiel about the wine and the tasting itself took maybe 2 or 3 minutes total. Not really quite what we had in mind. Probably not worth the 45-​minute trek across town but on a positive note, we did find a great little Asian fusion restaurant/​bar/​lounge that made the trip worth it.
And on the other hand, if I lived in this neighborhood, I’m sure this would be a really great place to pick up a bottle of wine or other «spirit» on the way home to match with dinner.

They have wine, they have beer, they have spirits.
But more important, they have this phenomenal sense of customer appreciation. When I asked to crank up the house soundtrack, they did it with gusto.
Hip hip hooray! PS Svedka bottles = 750m for $ 16 or 1L for $ 19. No brainer.

I am a transplant from California, and this has been my go-​to wine and liquor store since I moved to Brookline three years ago. Not because the wine selection is huge (it’s not), but because the staff is amazing. They have a decent number of carefully selected wines from winegrowing regions around the world, and I really appreciate that they don’t just go for the big names. This is the only wine store in Boston where I have found Bogle’s Phantom, and when I bought several bottles last year I had a great conversation about the less well known wine regions in California. When I’m looking to try something new, I go straight to the staff and let them know what I’m looking for, and so far they have been pretty spot on in their assessments of the wines. I foresee continuing to shop here as long as I live in the area.
As a side note, my dog also likes this store because they usually keep dog treats behind the counter. ;-)

It’s Kentucky Derby time! And you know what that means?! It’s a perfect excuse for fancy hats (not Princess Beatrice’s wedding monstrocity that looks like a uterus, for the love of God) and fine Kentucky bourbon.
As you loyal Michelle S. fans know, bourbon is my poison of choice. Solid Kentucky bourbon is the only reason, in my opinion, to grow and process corn in America. And, damnit, my favorite bourbon is actually kinda hard for me to find. However, I am pleased to let you know that I have found that fabulous bourbon, Bulleit, at this very store. Additionally, it is the least expensive I’ve seen it. Now, I have seen it a few places – but it isn’t as common as say, Maker’s Mark or Knob Creek. (Though if you’re stuck with only those choices, I say to go with Knob Creek). So, yeah, for just a smidge over $ 30, you can get yourself a fine fifth of Kentucky’s finest at Coolidge Corner Wine and Spirits. (Yes, I don’t normally like spending that much on booze… but let’s be honest now, a night out costs you more than that!)
And if bourbon doesn’t suit you (FOR SHAME!), the wine and beer selections are nothing to scoff at. Since we all know that my measure of a fine and eccentric wine selection is whether or not I can see wine from my hometown (Livermore, California), I am pleased to inform you that CCWS carries not one, BUT FOUR wines from my home. Including an obscure cellar, cupcake. All of them were under $ 15. Additionally, I have found CCWS to carry multiple types of my favorite champagne – Chandon. You usually only see the brut.
And if beer suits your fancy, I was pleased with their variety of types of Sierra Nevada and Lagunitas (both Nor Cal beers). I’m not used to seeing that much in a store. But, since the asshole Californian card only goes so far here, I was also impressed with their variety of Magic Hat and Harpoon. I actually saw stuff I haven’t heard of!
Sure, some of this stuff is less expensive at TJ’s across the street. But the variety is greater. And they have hard booze. And it’s a local, independent place. And they have wine tastings.
So, yeah, cannot love this place enough. And for you other bourbon-​swilling ladies out there (since I know there are a lot more of us in New England than they were back home), a song for us to clink mint juleps to:

Screw Trader Joe’s, if you want to buy some seriously awesome wine at a great price, this is where you want to be.
Jeff and I are going for the Wine Century Challenge, which means drinking our way through 100 grape varieties. Finding it difficult to get much farther than 55, I decided to come in here for some help. I had been coming in for tastings and to buy some specialty beer for a while, but never bought wine. The woman who runs the tastings, and by now recognizes Jeff and I, was able to go through my list of grapes and let me know what they had, and what her favorites were.
Everybody who works here is extremely nice and willing to go the extra mile to find what you want and make you happy. I’m sure I will be going back here quite frequently to help me reach my goal of 100 grapes, and I’m glad there’s a great wine store with very knowledgeable staff who are equally excited about helping me find new wines to drink!

I didn’t look around thoroughly since I was only picking up beer. BUT. It looked as though there was an enormous wine section one would actually want to get lost in. Their beer selection was also excellent, I grabbed Leif (hellz yes). The girl at the counter was really cute and friendly, we both bemoaned the cold after being teased by warm weather.
Minus one star for the wine tasting blocking half of the beer. I suppose they need to do it somewhere, but there should really be an empty spot blocked out for the weekly occasion.

There’s a reason GPS is packing up and moving. That reason is CCW.
Coolidge Corner Wine and Spirits is conveniently located at the Coolidge Corner T stop. Walking inside on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening will you get you a free wine tasting. Typically, 3 wines are served in a logical order by a knowledgeable wine connoisseur.
The selection of CCW is also great. They have everything from the only good vodka, (in my opinion, Karlsson’s Gold), to the great belgians produced by Goose Island Brewing co. in Chicago: Sofia, Mathilda and Pere Jaques.
And if they don’t have what you want, they’ll order it for you. Just stop in!

The dudes that work here always ask me where the party is and I tell them but they never come, I mean, what’s all that about?
Anyway, the dudes are cool as hell. If I’m looking to buy a specific taste of beer, vodka or my favorite, tequila — these guys know their stuff. As long as I live in Coolidge Corner, I’m going to keep going back. And next time, I’m going to ask for their names.

I love this little place. I really like that the Saturday free wine tastings are in the evening. Some stores have them in the afternoons, but let’s face it – I’d rather stop in and taste from free wine in the evening/​late afternoon and then pick out a bottle of wine to take directly to whatever dinner party I was on my way to.
The staff here are very easygoing and helpful, and the selection is reall great – thoughtful and intelligent. It’s not just either expensive big names or cheap plonk like some other area booze purveyors; there’s a range of options that are both unique and affordable. Love it!