Liquor Stores in Sunnyside, NY

“These people work really hard but the clientele is very sketchy. Is this place run by the mob? There are always scary old guys inside and out front of this place. Sometimes they shout orders at the employees. More than once I've heard them telling each other dirty jokes right in front of the register. I'll be going to the newer place across the street til these unseemly types have found a new place to hang out.”

“Best bar in Queens! The owners have mastered the art of ambience and making everyone feel welcome! Service is always spot on! Bartenders are always friendly, with a smile on their face. Hard to beat Maggie Mae's!”

“So many liquor stores act like they're doing you a favor being open. They have awful selection, awful prices, and they look at you as though you're an inconvenience to their day.... but not here. I went walkabout to most of the liquor stores in Woodside and Sunnyside chasing a wine I was asked to bring for Thanksgiving. I couldn't find it, but I'm so glad I stopped into High Spirits. The shop is small... like really really really really small. Like if you've got two customers in there, you're already gonna be good friends. The selection of spirits here is really wonderful to see. From what I could tell, it seems that half the store is spirits and half is wine, so if you're a wine person, this might not be the perfect shop for you. I'm a whiskey person, so I was in heaven. The prices are not only competitive, but to be honest, they are the lowest I've seen at any liquor store in New York. Unless you have an epic hookup, this should be your go-to. Lastly, they are SUUUPER nice. The person working here took the time to help me with a number of my questions, remembered me when I called by later that day and the next, and was thoughtful to put away a bottle I wanted to purchase later that week. She did all this while also doing inventory, answering their busy phone, and helping others. While this place isn't the closest to me, I will be going out of my way to come back. Shops like this are as rare a find as a Pappy at actual retail price. PS: No, that's not something you're gonna find here, be realistic.”