Liquor Stores in Bloomington, MN

“Great selection while unpretentious with reasonable prices and a sensible layout. Staff are very friendly. Can’t ask for much more as far as I’m concerned.”

“The staff and owners are always in good Spirits. Knowledgeable and with good recommendations no matter the season. Beer, Wine and THC samplings on some weekends, mostly local brewers, discounts for seniors on Tuesdays. Military any day of the week. Thursdays 10% off wines. Be sure and find the Spirit Guide inside with those 'hard' questions about anything beer, wine and THC! Weather your looking for something to unwind, something to cook with, or want to try something new, They can help you with the best recommendations. A truly happy group of people that clearly love just being there, and love their craft. Kiddos (with a parent or guardian) and doggos are always welcome in too 😊. Open daily till 10pm. 6pm on Sundays.”

“So much selection here! Knowledgeable staff will give solid recommendations and help you find stuff if you’re struggling to find something. The app is super helpful and will give you a location of stuff in the store as well! Definitely recommend becoming an account so you can earn points.”

“The cheapest and best liquor store. Amazing customer service besides some weird older guy. Everyone is extremely helpful. It’s the cheapest liquor store around, You can’t beat the prices or the amazing service”

“They have a well stocked wine selection that is well organized and a pretty good selection of craft beers. They often have sales on some items that allow for some great deals.”

“Some of the best places to find a wide selection and many top shelf rare varieties as well, and they have some good deals so check to see if your favorites are on sale. I got a 1.75 of Stolichnaya Vodka for about $24.00 sale special, usually 34.00. Knowledgeable staff as well.”

“Always playing good music. Seems to have a decent selection and is always stocked. I was a few cents short once, and the older guy said it was a special discount. They always have what I'm looking for.”

“Large selection of wine. The guy at the front was super friendly and helpful. Asked him a question on where to find certain items in the store, and he walked me over right away and told me the differences in the product and which he recommended. Very helpful and nice.”

“I'd been a bartender for years, but I've never had a taste for alcohol personally. The only times I find myself in a liquor store have been as a promotional model or to grab gifts for friends. (Weirdly, even though I don't drink, I'm great at figuring out what a friend might like and have introduced a few friends to their favorites.) I typically gravitate towards larger chain establishments that have a massive inventory of every type of liquor under the sun. I might not drink, but the variety fascinates me as much as the branding does to me as a brand consultant, and larger chains simply have more interesting offerings for me to choose from for gifts. It's a very rare occasion that I find myself in a smaller establishment. *(Letterkenny voice) To be faaair,* MGM is a statewide chain with medium-sized shops throughout the Twin Cities. The stores aren't small per se, just smaller than the liquor megastores I'd infrequently visit. Staying focused on local demographics benefits MGM well. For instance, Minnesota is known for being one of the biggest states for beer-drinking and ranked among the lowest for whiskey consumption. MGM inventory revolves around these localized needs, so bottles aren't likely to collect dust. During my evening visit to this MGM location, I was fascinated to witness exactly how much localized patterns come into play at a smaller liquor store. Amber, specifically, caught my attention as she silently pulled bottles of this or that liquor, mixer, chaser off of the shelves beside the register as soon as a guest entered the establishment, nary a word or even glance exchanged between her and any of those guests before they either went about the store or got straight in line for her pulled bottles. Amber had rung up these regulars so often over the years that she knew their habits by heart. Pair that with her warm, bubbly nature: Automatic five stars. Taylor and Sam were awesome too. I still sip on alcohol maybe twice a year at celebrations. The closest I've come to finding alcohol I actually enjoy is mead. Safe to say, mead doesn't register high on the Minnesotan drinking list - or that of any state, for that matter, so I'll still stick to national chain liquor stores to hunt for unique gifts or maybe one day find something I actually like. Fun fact: The last time I actively looked into mead was 2019, and the entire section of mead bottles at the liquor megastore I visited was covered in dust, for an idea of how popular mead is. All said, I'm happy that MGM Bloomington exists for the neighborhoods it serves. MGM, if you're reading this, treat Amber well - you've got a great representative there.”

“Friendly, but don't get in your face (*I hate it when people bug me unprovoked when I'm trying to shop*). Moderate selection but have just about anything an average person is looking for.”