Wine Mess Liquors

The owner and his sons are awesome. Great selection of IPAs. Couldn’t ask for better service. They are also one of the few liquor stores open until 2am.

Great atmosphere, each time i come back the layout changes. I really enjoy the folks here, hilarious! !!!

I’ve been a regular for a couple years now. The owner is a nice man who was always helpful and chatty. Then his son started working there and he was nice enough but told us he didn’t drink and would ask about what beer people like and what’s worth recommending. He has a terrible memory for faces, though, because soon after, he started telling us about what his favorite beers are and what he likes to drink. Standard salesperson lies. That’s expected.
They never used to charge electronic surcharges for credit or debit. Good. Then a few weeks ago they told me they charged a fee for credit but not debit. I said «oh that’s new. I guess debit then.» They said it wasn’t new, they’ve always done it. So, they’ve either done it without telling me, which is so sketchy, or they are lying about new charges, which is so sketchy.
Tried to go there last night and was told they charged a $ 0.75 surcharge for electronic transactions. I ask «for credit? A few weeks ago it was only for credit.» He said that, no, they’ve always charges for both. The lies are starting to pile up and my sketchy-​radar is zinging through the roof. I said that that sucked but whatever, and then turned to my friend to tell him that the surcharges are actually illegal in California (they are– false price advertising and discrimination against non cash-​holders; California Civil Code section 1748.1). The clerk (owner’s son) took my merchandise and refused me service. He was a real a-​hole about it, probably because some sketchy friends were at the counter talking to him so he wanted to be a cool guy. Great customer service.
Is he within his rights to refuse service? According to all the signs posted in stores, I guess. Should he turn down business from well-​informed, loyal-​for-​two-​years, customers that already said they pay the stupid fee? Not if he had half a brain.
I guess working in a liquor store in Long Beach makes you go from nice, honest guy to rude, thieving sketch ball in as short as 2 years. Now we know.
Bye, Wine Mess. I’ll miss your beer selection. But not your liars, random charges, or awful attitude. Too bad the owner wouldn’t fire his own son.

Great selections of liquor, beer, wine, smokes, foods, whatever you need.
The owner is very helpful and knowledgable in the alcohol department and is more than happy to answer and questions or make a suggestion. The shop carries a lot of unique 22s and liquor if you’re feeling adventurous.
The store has tons of snacks for your snacking needs and even has plenty of healthier options. I’ve always supported family owned/​mom and pop business and will continue to do so. Check this place out if you’re in the area, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
Parking is on the street and can be difficult due to the houses and apartments that surround the area. There are about two parking spaces in front of the store on Broadway that has a maximum of 24 min parking I believe so makes for a great quick stop.

wow… hands down the most cleanest and most organized liquor store/​mini mart I’ve ever been to. So colorful and clean on the outside too. Nice selection of everything and there’s lotto too! I live down a few blocks and sadly have my pick of liquor stores to choose from but this is TOPS.
1 star for never any parking in this super congested ‘hood. Good luck going round and round wasting gas. Mo’ bettah to walk and burn some calories.
5 stars for supreme ‘Aloha spirit’!

Genuinely my favorite selection of craft 22s in Long Beach. Longer review to com

What can I say… not only is a liqor store but they have convenience items as well. I love the vibe here every time I enter. The locals hang out there… music bumping… wait was that two chicks twirking? Yep! There was a twirking challenge going on! LOL. Paul and Nick are great. They really went far and beyond by helping me out while recovering from surgery. It’s a local store… they remember their neighbors… they are willing to help out! I love them! Thanks for always being there when I“m in a pinch or craving my Astro pops! And yes it is dusty at times… I see the mother in there in the afternoons cleaning. Like the other reviewer stated. dust is something we just can’t avoid being two block from the beach and while leaving your doors open day and evening. I have to sweep daily and dust every other day… It’s Long Beach. all the sand gets blown about!