“They guys working here are very friendly! They're always willing to help me find whatever I'm looking for!! Also the slushees seems the icing on the cake! I will be a loyal customer now that I live in the area!!”
“Great selection of beers and wines for any taste ✨ They also have wine/beer tasting events! And they have some seating in case if you would like to have a small gathering”
“Wow. Beer nerds, I have found a gem for you. This is the best variety I've ever found, let alone in such a small place. Skill level expert. The first cooler as you walk in is full of craft Pennsylvania beer. The interior shelves hold a delightful and thorough variety of imports and other craft finds. The owner even invites you to make requests. Seriously, I was just passing through and may have never realized this place existed. You're doing yourself a favor if you make a point to stop.”
“So good! I appreciate that they have Arsenal all over the city, but nothing like trying all the variety at the cider house itself. I love the drier stuff and the broken hearts was a winner for me. My partner got a ginger one and that was also delicious. Friendly staff and nice cozy place. Outside was spacious and we were lucky enough to snag a spot by the fire pit. A Pittsburgh must.”
“Really nice distributor that took me awhile living in the area to visit. Large, well lit and staffed and intelligently organized, it's always a pleasant experience. And the large selection of craft beer, including many local breweries, is an added benefit.”
“Stopped in when I was back home 🡠visiting for some adult beverages and was very pleased with the selection and service. Home boy's & girl's doing it up right!”
“If you’re not a local please note you’re not going to find alcohol at the local gas station or grocery store. You need a PA state run liquor store.How incredibly convenient to have included one in The Waterfront complex. Thereafter, this location is an exceptional ambassador for this chain. From entry to exit we were greeted, they came to us vs finding help, laughed along the way and just good people. Extra shoutout to Kathy who nailed what we didn’t even know we were looking for and at an exceptional price. The place is huge, bright and has a very good selection. Pricing was reasonable as well. We will return!”
9 AM - 10 PM
5956 Centre Ave #201, Pittsburgh“So this is my regular wine and spirit store that I go to, it's big and spacious and always clean. The staff is always friendly and polite which creates a great shopping experience.”
“Great local options to choose from including, Hitchhiker and Grist house, and lots of other locals. Well & of course all the classics you expect to see at a beer distributor. We are regulars for sure”
“Nice little place for beer and a decent selection for the size of the store. A little tight inside but, I don’t mind because of the wider selection being the reason. Prices are reasonable too. In and out type of parking (meaning: there’s not a lot of parking space but you’re really just going in and not spending much time in there so, it’s ok for the situation).”
9AM - 9PM
109 Blue Spruce Way, Murrysville“Wide variety of wines and spirits. Very helpful and friendly staff. Store is clean and well laid out. It's worth taking a look in the clearance section. Good finds at times. The only downside is the parking lot. Too small for the many stores and restaurants in the plaza. Almost impossible to park near the store.”
9AM - 11PM
4133 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh“As a long time Bloomfield resident I've known this locations history starting 40 years ago as a gas/service station. A few years ago the owner was having the many years of his hard work catch up. He sold the location to what is now was once a unicorn, a beer distributor with an outstanding selection sure to suit anyone's taste. And here's the real anomaly, plenty of parking!”
9AM - 9PM
1955 Wharton St, Pittsburgh“Marcy took care of me! I walked in here two days after my 21st knowing nothing about anything. She was so sweet, she really set me up right. Respected my budget and was genuinely excited to show me to where the good stuff was. I'm telling all my friends this is the spot. Thanks for a hype bday Marcy!”
“A shout out to the hardest working and most philanthropic beer distributor in Western Pennsylvania. They have donated thousands of cans of beer to a nonprofit I volunteer for, this is a great organization. They also carry amazing brews, just every craft brewery that you know and love. They have been in Millvale since 1933, which means they have survived multiple floods and one fire, and still they are loyal to Millvale, which means a lot to that community.”
“Balson Beer Distributors is AMAZING!! Owner Nick went above and beyond for my husband and I when we needed a beer delivery. He provided us with an exceptional level of customer service and was extremely helpful in recommending beers and quantities. When we arrived at our wedding the beer as promised and was cooled for our guests. Thank you again Nick and the rest of the wonderful employees at Balson Beer Distributors who helped make our wedding absolutely perfect! Megan & Justin”
9AM - 10PM
3845 Northern Pike, Monroeville“This state operated liquor store has wide selection. They have wine tasting every week. The time I went, there was sake from different regions from Japan. Very neat. Staff are friendly and willing to offer their recommendation. The downside is the traffic jam getting in and out from that plaza, especially Friday and Saturdays.”
“Really efficient and great selection for its size. Super friendly staff. Even if they don't have something they'll order for you to pickup. My go-to in the area.”
“A good liquor store in a historical part of town. Over 100 years ago this place was known as Rothman's Restaurant and Bar. Here's an awesome street view image that shows what this same area looked like way back in 1909. It was famous for good whiskey and Baeuerlein Beer was on draught at that time.”
9AM - 9PM
56 Highlands Mall Dr, Natrona Heights“This store has a good inventory. I just got 2 boxes of Franzia. It seems like the price increases by far outpace inflation,but the prices are the same at any store.”
9AM - 9:30PM
11685 Penn Hills Drive, Pittsburgh“It's always well staffed. It's always well stocked. But they have armed security in this store. And in the shopping center. We were attacked by a shopper down by Giant eagle just a couple weeks ago. Guy tried to pull us out of our car. I just took off and called the cops. It's getting crazy up here”
“Helpful for gift selections ,helpful polite employees, convenient location,nextdoor to post office ,and other convenient stores on same block,handicap parking spaces available if needed”
“Good pricing, variety & environment. Would have loved if they had given a bit more input or knowledge around the alcohol, instead of just "idk" as a response but overall a cool space.”
10AM - 8PM
2200 Main St, Pittsburgh“Very friendly and helpful attendant there First time in and was pleasantly pleased with such a great element of customer service! Wednesday April 10th 2024 Dianna”
“Joe’s (the owner and the business) are wonderful! We live out of state, but anytime we’re in town and stop in he’s got what we need and he is such a nice guy!”
“HUGE selection in a small space. You don't need to get your steps in here, easy to find anything. Staff is kind, happy and helpful. They have been happy to do special orders also even without me asking. Highly recommended.”
“Nice selection convenient location bear home and work. Why was I charged $2 more for a 12 pack when I bought two last week? Different person behind the register!”
“A younger looking gentleman was in line in front of me and was asked for ID. After showing his military ID, he was not charged for his beer. I'll never go anywhere else again.”
“The owners are great! Always taking requests for newer beverages. They have tastings sporadically throughout the month so you can try something you wouldn’t normally buy and see if you like it. Great place to start your weekend off right. ;-)”
“Good service and a nice selection of alcohol. What's not to like? I thought I might have trouble parking, as it's on the boulevard, but there were plenty of spaces available.”