10:30AM - 11PM
2 Carter St, Charlestown
Liquor Stores
“Stayed nearby on a vacation and saw the owners almost every day. They were extremely hospitable and helpful with directions when asked. Great ppl who run that store?”
“Worth the trek! Had a delightful evening with close friends at this hidden gem on the North Shore, tasting organic wines with a yummy charcuterie board, learning about winemaking and walking away with an incredible experience.”
“Best liquor store around. I work nearby and always stopped here after work for cold beers and lottery tickets. Friendly staff, great selection, and this place brought me luck. I won $5,000 here! Highly recommend Chauncy Liquors.”
“If you’re looking for a thoughtfully curated wine and beer destination in Milton, Craft & Cru is a true local gem. This isn’t your typical bottle shop everything on the shelves feels intentionally selected, from unique wines to craft beers and artisanal spirits you won’t easily find elsewhere.
What really sets this place apart, though, is the people.
John Paul, Callie, and the entire team are exceptional. They are incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions you have, especially when it comes to pairing wines with different foods. I’ve even gone out of my way to try to stump them with tricky pairing scenarios, and they still come back with thoughtful, spot-on, and often surprising recommendations. Their expertise makes exploring new wines fun and approachable, whether you’re planning a dinner party or just picking up something for the weekend.
The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious, which makes browsing enjoyable. Despite the shop’s cozy size, the selection is impressive and carefully curated quality over quantity in the best way.
If you appreciate great wine, craft beer, and personalized recommendations from people who genuinely know their craft, Craft & Cru is absolutely worth the visit. I happily go out of my way to shop here, and it never disappoints. ?”
“Huge fan of the tuna sammy. Comes on a healthy cut of bread and the shredded lettuce is so good. I always swap out the provolone for another cheese and also ask for less mayo, but overall it is really good. It's pricey but #Boston and every single sammy in this town is now at least $15 minimum. My husband really loves their Italian as well.
Great addition to the hood and the owners are friendly. Parking is a little tricky but if you are going to take literally 10-15 mins the Target Parking Lot has never failed me.”
“Kimi & her crew catered my backyard wedding this weekend - her charcuterie boards, sandwiches, skewers and crudite plates were not only beautifully presented and displayed but they were delicious as well! I didn’t have to lift a finger - and my guests complimented me all night on the gorgeous presentation! I highly recommend Life Love Cheese for your next event!”
“Berman’s was my go to when I lived in Arlington, and now that I live 20 minutes away, I still stop here whenever I can. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, genuine and friendly, and the selection is terrific.”
“If you want personalized, curated (but never fussy) help with selecting wines for the weekend or a special party - Winestone is the place. If you're going to spend >$12 on a bottle of wine, at least get it from here where the crew literally knows the back story of every bottle on their racks. But never pretentious. Can't go wrong with any of their French selections - you'll see!”
“So stoked to find this wine bar close to South Station - the perfect stop for a glass before the train! Great atmosphere, a carefully curated selection of natural wines, and a very cute shop dog - whats not to love?”
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff who always provide the best recommendations. Delicious speciality products as well such as cheeses, butter, sweets and delicious baklava made by the owner’s wife.”
“Copeland Liquor Store is among the leaders of this industry.....They have a huge selection, a helpful ,courteous. Staff, have been established since the 70's, and even boast a convenient outside bottle redemption. I recommend them highly.......CZ.”
“? The staff here are very friendly and genuinely eager to assist customers. The shop has many spirits, wines, craft beers, hard kombucha, and canned cocktails. There’s something for everyone. It is a lovely little liquor store?”
9AM - 11PM
203 Main St, Everett
Liquor Stores
“The best liquor store in Everett hands, great selection in all types of wines, beer and spirits, owner is very nice and gos out of his way to find you something of your choosing...did I mention cheapest prices”
11:30AM - 9:30PM
341 Hanover St, Boston
Liquor Stores
“We stumbled upon this wonderful place as we were visiting Boston, the people in this place are welcoming. One of the people said to check out their cellar and OMG, we felt like kids in a candy store?. The first bottle we bought was a chablis premiere cru and it was sooooo delicious (after refrigerating it for 6 hours and have it out for 20 mins)! We went there again to buy 3 more bottles of red wines 2 days after. If you like wine, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STOPPING AT THIS PLACE. The entire time we were there, I can say this is my favorite place in Boston. Will update this review of how the other bottles are.
P.S. they did say that every Friday, they host FREE wine tasting.
Update 1: As I told Jill (shoutout to her, she gave us awesome recommendations), Ill say what I think about the wines we bought. We tried the Vacqueyras she likes, and yessss ?, this is delicious! It was rich in taste, and has that peppery, earthy and fruity taste to it.”
“Hillsides is a cosy store I’ve been visiting for years. They have a variety of beer and wine on shelf i got several great recommendations for trying new brands. Good services and walk-in experience.”
““Excellent customer service and a wide variety of beer, wine, and spirits. The staff is knowledgeable and always willing to help. Prices are reasonable, and the store is clean and easy to shop in. One of the best liquor stores in the area!””
“I have lived right up the street from here for a few years now and come in often. Art and Drew are so sweet and knowledgeable, and always greet me and ask how my day is going when I pop in for fancy ingredients or treats. Drew once gave me some lifesaving advice about how to make a last minute bread pudding with fresh bread instead of stale! Cannot recommend enough, great place with high quality goods, sensible prices, and awesome staff. Also the half-off table is a treasure trove.”
10AM - 8:30PM
741 Main St, Winchester
Liquor Stores
“Wine Country is one of those small shops that quietly does everything right. The store is clean, well-organized, and easy to pop in and out of without feeling overwhelmed or ignored. Prices are fair, selection is solid, and the staff is genuinely excellent—friendly, helpful, and actually paying attention, which feels rarer than it should.
It’s not a massive warehouse of alcohol, but it doesn’t need to be. There’s a good mix of domestic, local, and imported beers, plenty of wines, and some hard liquor as well. Enough variety to keep most people happy no matter what they’re into.
I personally don’t drink wine—I usually stop in for Sam Adams—but if I did, I’m confident I’d walk out with something I liked. Mostly because the staff would probably point me in the right direction without making it weird.
Reliable, pleasant, and well run. A great neighborhood spot.”
“Boston Bottle is very trustworthy and a great shop to buy from. The staff is very kind and updated me on my online order when they shipped it and provided a tracking number from UPS. Would buy from here again!”
“David is a magician. He led me to a stellar bottle of revenge champagne. A few weeks later, after a quick phone chat, Corossol curated wines for an open house that were a smash hit. My new and always go to!”
“My favorite 'go-to' place for good eats and treats. Plant options for sandwiches, groceries, liquor, and horticulture needs. It's a unique foodie experience.”
“I love coming here for lottery. Anthony is the best and goes above and beyond for customers. Once I came in 5 minutes before closing and although the drawers were counted, Anthony allowed me to make my purchase anyway. I would highly recommend Cambridge Wine & Spirits!”
“My son and I have made the rounds, on a mission to find the best burger in the area. People assume that Gary's is a liquor store with a deli who makes only sandwiches. They have excellent daily hot specials. Back to the point. My son and I grabbed a couple burger plates w/fries, cooked medium 👌🏼 I won't give it up. Go try it yourself.”
“I was hesitate at first because the outside looks sketchy. Then I stepped inside and wow first time there last night and won't be my last. Met Jack and the staff. Cool dudes!😎”
“Brix is an absolute charm of an establishment. With an incredibly diverse, well curated, and perfectly priced selection of unique wines and liquors, you will always receive a warm welcome and help from the knowledgeable and friendly staff. We have attended numerous Sip and Tell events, which are fun and educational. We have also used Brix for private tastings for small groups which have been informative, delicious, and highly professionally done. Whether you’re looking for a case of delicious wine, a unique dinner party accent, or a rotating varietal Brix Six, this is the wine shop for you. Brix is a neighborhood staple where you will always feel welcomed and always leave with a top quality product curated with love and passion.”
“This place is great. Lots of excellent host gifts and curated wine selection. The owner seems very helpful whenever I’m here. He’s always providing detailed guidance to someone
The only problem is the check out person who was there today. She was super abrupt and unfriendly!”
“Great place for Lemoncello!!! They also sell all kinds of liquor!!
The place was so cool, we were able to ask them all types of about Lemoncello: they were very knowledgeable and answered every question .
Highly recommend going here!!”
“Update: I had originally dropped off three packages here as a UPS access point on Memorial Day. The packages were tampered with and went missing, prompting my initial one star review. After leaving this review, the owner Aymen reached out personally, investigated the situation, and made it right. He was responsive, professional, and genuinely cared about resolving the issue which I truly appreciate.
That said, I would suggest the store work on staff communication and follow-through, as my interactions with employees during this process were unhelpful and went unresolved for weeks.
Updating my rating to reflect the owner’s efforts.”
“Compact store with a little bit of everything. Friendly employees, good hours, snacks candy and tobacco. If you ask, they also have a surprising amount of fancy bottles behind the counter.”
“I like this mom and pop shop. Great selection of local craft beer and nearly everything you need in a convenient location if you're in Charlestown or East Cambridge. Prices are a little steep but I don't mind supporting a mom and pop. Friendly service and helpful people. Highly recommend!”