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Beverage Warehouse
Category: Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
4935 McConnell AveSte 21
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-2822
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 6 pm
Sun 10 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Ian W. said: "I love this place, if for no other reason, because of the ginormous selection! It is truly a warehouse full of booze, and if you can't find what you're looking for here, then it probably doesn't exist. (Ok, it might exist, but believe…" read more »
79 reviews for Beverage Warehouse
Review Highlights
"They had a great selection of most everything."
(in 13 reviews)
"they were BevMo before BevMo was even conceived."
(in 16 reviews)
"this place stocks some hard to find wines and spirits."
(in 9 reviews)
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79 reviews in English
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Review from Sam C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/24/2011
This place is a gem! I'm so glad I discovered this place!!! They have a decent wine selection (I'm no wine connoisseur, so I can't really tell) but they have some fantastic beer! There are beers that I can't find elsewhere, and it's just so great to know that I can always count on beverage warehouse.
The service is also fantastic. The sales guys on the floor are so friendly and helpful. I needed help finding some nice wines as a present, and they had very good recommendations and were very patient with little old ignorant me. And when I was checking out, even those guys were kind and friendly!
Such nice people. And a great selection and variety of alcohol. Me like! -
Review from Martin M.
Los Angeles, CA
12/24/2011
I've been on a bit of a craft beer kick recently so it was great to learn that such an amazing place was within a few miles of my house. I've been twice so far, each time to pick up random 750ml bottles of Allagash, and most recently to pick up a nice bottle of wine for my father for Christmas. The stock list is all on their website so I won't focus too much on that (the selection is amazing though).
The service here has been amazing so far. It's refreshing to be able to strike up conversations staff that are extremely passionate about the product. Each time I come here I leave with a new beer recommendation or a new restaurant, bar, or gastropub to add to my yelp bookmarks. Definitely an experience you won't get at a big chain like BevMo and exactly what these smaller breweries need to flourish. -
Review from Mark T.
Los Angeles, CA
12/7/2011
This is the Costco of liquor stores except they have the high end stuff as well as the low end. They are located in a strip mall of warehouses in a fairly discrete location, at the end of McConnell, a dead end street, in Marina Del Rey.
I recently purchased a 750 ml of the finest bourbon ever made. It's the only bourbon rated five stars and is in very limited supply. I expected to pay $500 but was surprised it was a steal for only $300. I am not a drinker by any means but when something is defined as the best and is relatively affordable, I couldn't resist. Let me say that I am not a bourbon man and found out I couldn't appreciate the finer points of this most excellent sour mash fire water. My unsophisticated palate couldn't get past the "burn". It had a lot of flavor but the hard stuff is not my cup of tea.
Last year, I was on a Rum Run because many years ago, a friend brought back a bottle of Rum from Cancun and it was the smoothest, best tasting stuff. I regret not taking note of what it was because after much searching and drinking, I had to end my quest. After about 7 bottles of the finest Rum, all purchased from the Beverage Warehouse, I decided I wasn't a Rum man either. Once again I gave up. I guess I am a quitter.
If you're looking for Rum, Scotch, Bourbon, Cognac, etc... They have it all. Rows and rows of this stuff. If you're looking to find the good shit, look no further, they have a small room with all the finest spirits.
In the back of the store, the entire back wall is devoted to mostly craft beer. Probably one of the largest selections of bottled micro brews on hand.
PS. I think I've found that very elusive rum. I believe it's called Lambs Spiced Rum, which is not found here in the US. I guess I like the cheap stuff. -
Review from Caramel B.
Redondo Beach, CA
2/4/2012
When people write that it is the original BevMo, they aren't joking. It's a warehouse alright! They have everything - especially liquor-wise. And they have a decent wine selection (I'm a bit picky, so that's a compliment). This place was a great find because BevMo and comparable stores are not close to Marina del Rey!
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Review from Kenneth G.
Los Angeles, CA
2/1/2012
Beverage, oh how I love you. I'm not an alcoholic, but I do enjoy wine on regular basis. Works well on me in a late evening and after a dinner. This place offers you many choices and you'd like on those shelves is there. Great place.
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Review from Hanley B.
12/6/2011 4 Check-ins Here
One hard lesson I learned in moving to Los Angeles from San Francisco is that beer is just not very big here. You go an hour south or a few hours north and beer is HUGE with some of the best breweries, but in LA it's a veritable wasteland of breweries and stores that carry a wide selection of micro brews.
Luckily, I finally found Beverage Warehouse. They have by far the best selection of beer that I've found anywhere so far and the prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly and helpful as well. I don't think I've met one of their "beer guys" yet, but I'm sure I will at some point. I would encourage them to try to pick up more seasonal and small market micro brews from around the US to diversify the micro brew selection a little bit and maybe start a beer of the month club.
Either way, Beverage Warehouse is a great place for a beer enthusiast like me to come and purchase a semi-wide variety of brews. I definitely plan on coming back. -
Review from Harrison G.
Los Angeles, CA
12/29/2011
Huge selection of beers, wines, liquors and spirits and good prices with a friendly and helpful staff that can get you that perfect brand of Cachaça to use in your Caipirinhas.
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Review from Peter D.
Field trip! Department closed early day before Thanksgiving and this was an impromptu stop after Wurstkutche in Venice. It's not far, but not all that close to our offices in Santa Monica. It's located in an office park inside an obtuse warehouse. We were there with light out, but it'd be an interesting find in the dark, especially for first timers. Regardless, it'll most likely have what you're looking for beverage-wise.
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Review from Ryan F.
Los Angeles, CA
9/6/2011
This spot alone almost makes living in my neighborhood worth it. They're neatly tucked away in a business / industrial plaza, but the BW has it all. Aside from a crazy selection of wine and beer, they have Whisky/Bourbons that no other place in LA carries.
The staff is very knowledgeable and generally very courteous. If you're looking for something and can't find it, just ask. They've got everything here you need in addition to the actual booze, like bitters, ice, cups, etc. -
Review from Domonic P.
Inglewood, CA
8/10/2011
I enjoy the staff at Beverage Warehouse more than what I purchased from them!
I needed a keg for a party, and they came through with a week's notice. I ordered a half barrel of Red Hook ESB. I was looking for some Spaten Oktoberfest but I if I remember correctly, either they didn't have it or they had it and it was a little out of my budget.
I've also purchased large steins (3L) and some flasks there. I'm only giving them a 4 because all I need to do to give them a 5 is go to one of their tastings.
Another thing that's good is they are right next door to a great wine seller. -
Review from Javier J.
3/30/2011
This is the scaled down, more costco looking BevMo in an industrial park way looking joint....
But at the same time, this blows BevMo out of the water. Sure, it's in a creepy area that you'd probably feel like you're not going to be enjoying any alcohol once your kidney is sold in one of these industrial parkway storage containers, but just stay the course...
I would advise to take the stress off by taking a drink but then I realize.. that's the whole purpose of going here! Duh.
And I have to say, this place has a slew of alcohol filled drinking options. Racks and racks of bottles and more bottles.. and the occasional can - Cause they are really a good option for beer may I add.
They have just about anything you could possibly be looking for. If at worse, there's wine just down the parking area at the wine warehouse. But the beverage warehouse is stacked full of hard liquor and beers.
And they have a lot of beers.. I mean, a lot of them. You'll find whatever you may be looking for here. Hell, they got in a good number of cases of Pliny the elder. That should tell you something about this place.
They know what's good and they get it.
The prices are also pretty comparable and if not, just slightly cheaper than most places I have seen the same bottles. They got craft beers here you have got to try. They also sell by the case. Something I rarely see the L.A. area. Not to mention enjoying a couple of bucks for buying in bulk.
Oh yeah, the customer service here is really top notch. They know their stuff and they can answer over the phone your questions with ease. They do know their booze very well here. -
Review from Mike V.
Gardena, CA
9/30/2011
The selection is very good and knowlegeable for Hard Booze. The prices are high however, not may deals here on sale. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable always able with any needs. I would actually recommend the L.A. Wine club (a few doors down from this place) as a Better Buy for those who are into wine.
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Review from Tom C.
Culver City, CA
6/28/2011
Once upon a time, about a week before I moved away from my beloved roommate/friend of 15 years, we were both sitting on the couch, enjoying a Monday off.
"Hey buddy, the Eagles are on tonight against the Redskins," I said. "Want to grab some beers and watch the game?"
"That would be great, I know just where to go!" replied the one TF.
And so we got into his truck and headed into the heart of Culver City. Now I mentioned above that this guy was my friend, but after realizing that it took him nearly 2 YEARS to tell me about this place, I don't know if I'll ever trust him again.
This is my Disneyworld, I literally spent 2 hours walking up and down every aisle, examing the hand crafted tequila bottles, giggling at the Hot Sex cordial and nearly orgasming over their beer selection. It's a warehouse, and it reminds me of my grandfather's old shed with all the beermobilia hanging up. The people that work here are great too, they know their beer and have ZERO pretentiousness. I will probably review this place 15 more times and 5 stars every time. -
Review from Drew B.
9/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
The selection is very good and getting better for beers. The prices are high however, never much on sale. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable always able with any needs. The close @ 6pm on the nose
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Review from Brian H.
Boise, ID
8/31/2011
Went here consistently after turning 21, but this is one of those "Don't know what you had until it's gone" kind of stories. The quality of life where I live now is better, but it's hard to fully describe how lousy it is to move to a state where the hard liquor is only sold through expensive state-run stores with one set price. And for example, when there's a $20 price difference between Idaho and a Costco in Cali for the large bottle of Crown Royal, you can see why I bring a large luggage bag with me solely for liquor whenever I visit L.A.
So it should be no surprise that Beverage Warehouse is a mandatory pit stop for my liquor needs when in town. They can't match the prices of the limited liquor selection at Costco, but they earn the five stars for the sheer volume of options (certainly better than BevMo), the comparative prices to any place not named Costco, and the encyclopedia-esque knowledge of the employees regarding the products they sell. Rick is a hoot and I enjoy chitchatting sports with him as much as I do shopping here. I've also been called out before for liking a certain product and then being recommended a better version (which they were right on). Though it can't compare to a place like Galco's when it comes to gourmet soda selection, they still have a decent amount of options. And I like how the emphasis is placed just as much on selling 4-packs or 6-packs that have good value than paying for the often ridiculous single-bottle prices that most places selling gourmet soda emphasize more.
Buy your Suntory whisky here. It's a fair amount cheaper than whatever Mitsuwa or Marukai store that carries it, especially the 18-year stuff. And they have the Hibiki blended whisky as well, which I hadn't seen at the aforementioned markets. -
Review from Steven L.
Los Angeles, CA
11/28/2010
Great selection, eh prices-What can I say, I want it all. Prices on beer and liquor are about 10-15% less at the wine house. They do share the same industrial-ish mall as the LA Wine Co.... The LA Wine Co rocks!
I would proudly give them 4 stars, but then nobody would read the review. -
Review from Justtwo B.
Los Angeles, CA
8/19/2011
I had trouble standing straight when I first stepped in...all the beer was overwhelming. I thought I was in heaven...mmmmm
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Review from Scott M.
Los Angeles, CA
7/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
What an amazing liquor warehouse. A total hidden gem with more variety than I have seen. Great prices too.
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Review from Jeanne M.
10/9/2010
A boozehounds dream.
Think Costco and fill with alcohol from everywhere. I got a bottle of rum from Brazil to make some caipirinhas and the lovely staff helped me pick out and educate myself on the liquor. They also have a sweet selection of absinthe and a staff member who has tasted quite a few of them to help you out. -
Review from Travis I.
4/23/2010 3 photos
For us West-siders, the pick of places such as BevMo and other large scale, wholesale booze dealers is slim. ENTER BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE.
Variety is a spice of life... It could be THE spice of life. And, while the prices aren't as low as many other "corporate" competitors, the Booze Barn (as I so affectionately refer to it) has an amazing selection. Dozens, maybe a hundred different types of Vodka and other hard liquors, beers-r-us, rare sodas, mixers, and a very generous wine selection.
BONUS: The shockingly large assortment of mini bottles, including rare spirits and higher end stuff, like Grey Goose and Kettle One.
Selection is great, staff is helpful and will special order things for you. I couldn't ask for more... Yay Booze Barn. Oh, I mean "Beverage Warehouse." -
Review from Gabe K.
Huntington Beach, CA
6/23/2011
MECCA for beer lovers. These guys know a lot about beer and there are around 800 to choose from. Prepare to drool. Great price on ice, also.
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Review from Brett-Patrick J.
Los Angeles, CA
5/3/2010
I have a large bar selection at home, but have been struggling to fill out the tequila and mescal section. Bevmo just doesn't cut it in this department. That's where Beverage Warehouse comes in. This place is the bomb! They have about 15 different mescals to choose from. Bevmo? They have ZERO. Beverage Warehouse has over a hundred tequilas as well, including some very hard to find like Aha Toro. I get SO tired of people telling me they know alcohol, and then recommending Jose Cuervo tequila. That's like telling me you know music and then recommending Nickleback. In other words, HELL NO!
The only thing I don't like about this place is the location, it's way out near Playa Vista/Marina Del Rey. If you can make it that far, it's totally worth it! If you really want the best selection in all of Los Angeles, and want to be an alcohol connoisseur, you HAVE to make the Beverage Warehouse pilgrimage a regular thing. For selection and value there simply is no better. -
Review from Christopher S.
Los Angeles, CA
4/14/2010
How much alcohol do they have at the Beverage Warehouse?
Okay, here's an example. Say you're Irish. I mean you're from Ireland Irish - not the kind of Irish that 75% of all Caucasians in the United States are, mixed with German. And say you are, for some reason craving Paddy Irish whiskey - not because it's necessarily the best Irish whiskey out there, but because in your entire stay in California, you've never seen a bottle for sale in a liquor store, nor have you encountered a bottle at even the best stocked Irish pubs and whiskey bars in Los Angeles. What do you do, short of flying to Ireland and bringing a bottle back from duty-free?
Well, you waltz into the Beverage Warehouse, and you go to the Irish whiskey section. And, sure enough, right next to the Jameson, the John Powers, the Bushmills, the Kilbeggan...there it is. a one Liter bottle of Paddy Irish whiskey. For about $30.
Mission accomplished.
Here's another example. Say you like absinthe. Say you like it so much that you want to smack every person you encounter in a bar that says, "But that's not REAL absinthe - not like the stuff you get in the Czech Republic. It doesn't have the wood worm in it here..."
Okay - so we've established you like absinthe. Well, you can go into the Beverage Warehouse and find a decent selection of absinthe brands there. At one time, I would have said that the best brand they carry is the St. George. It's still a favorite of mine, and at $80 it's about $10-$20 less expensive than anywhere else you'll buy it (other than the St. George distillery). But, today, I would say the Mansinthe is the best quality absinthe they carry there; and at $57, it's a steal. In fact, I considered going to the Beverage Warehouse and buying another one or two bottles before writing this review.
Yes, the Beverage Warehouse is to alcohol what that secret Army room at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark was to wooden crates. You'll find what you're looking for here, and for a good price.
Unless you're looking for sobriety. -
Review from Andrew T.
Pasadena, CA
8/9/2010
I know nothing about wine or hard liquor and only come here for beer. They have a very large selection of beer at hand here, one of the best in the Los Angeles area. Last time i went, there there was plenty of Mikkeller, Ommegang, west coast staples (RR, Deschutes, Lost Abbey, Alesmith, etc), and a bunch of imports. Prices are very very reasonable and never seem to be priced over the listed.
The only beef i have is that they sometimes leave beers that are labeled to be refrigerated out on the shelf. Some beers also have been sitting there for a while. -
Review from Barry W.
6/15/2009 1 Check-in Here
*** they were BevMo before BevMo was even conceived. ***
if it has an alcohol content, then BW has it in stock.
these guys have been around for a long, long time ...
way before BevMo. when i cannot find a special spirit,
i rest assured that BW will have it ... a superior selection.
the only drawback is price. BW can be pricey on many items.
*** if you wanna Belgian beer, Calvados, or Cognac ... it's here. *** -
Review from Connie C.
10/22/2008
"I love mini bottles of alcohol because they make me feel like a giant." - Chandler on "Friends"
Now it's a rare rare opportunity that little 5'1" Connie can feel like a giant. I'll take any opportunity that I can. There are 2 full revolving shelves full of mini alcohol bottles. A lot f them I've never even seen before.
The alcohol here is super cheap & their selection is amazing. Every kind, every brand, every flavor, every color. It's pretty much an alcoholic's dream.
My bff & her bf came to visit from the Bay Area & she had been searching for Elderflower liquor forever to make Dainty Ladies (mixed w/ champagne). They had it here & even in 2 sizes & a mini (for those days at work, right?). Her bf had been all over SF searching for cherry something & rose vodka to make Turkish delight martinis. He found them both here too.
The people here are very knowledgeable & helpful too. I bet they'll even try to find things for you they may not have in stock. They have a fridge int he front w/ vintage-y sodas too. Fun indeed.
I'm sure I'll be going when I visit to relive my being-a-giant fantasies. -
Review from Caitlin C.
Nashville, TN
4/3/2009
The gloriousness of this tucked away gem shouldn't be shared, but I can't help myself.
I used to come here with my parents, when they were shopping for their "adult drinks" when I was little, and when I could shop there myself, it became impossible to not laugh at any other store selling alcohol. Literally. My bf took me to a BevMo in Thousand Oaks, and I walked around pointing out the ridiculousness, laughing like a hyena the whole time.
I'm a beer girl, I dig on Champagne but where my heart truly lies is in Ales of all shapes, sizes, flavors, colors etc. The warehouse offers a huge selection of beers for an amazing price. I love that you can select single beers, create your own six-er from the single shelf, and basically taste test. My bf, has a man crush on that guy from Three Sheets the TV show on that (now cancelled) Mojo channel. We've tried all sorts of worldly alcoholic drinks, that we've only found at the Beverage Warehouse.
So...I love you Beverage Warehouse. You're low prices, your staff, your "get the job done" interior, and your secret hiding place. You independent non-corporate business you!Listed in: SoCal Discerning Drinker
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Review from Mark A.
4/3/2008
This is like the "Smart&Final" of Alcohol and Beverages! The "Costco" of booze and no membership required!
Run almost like a warehouse (because it is one) wholesale establishment, this is a really great place for assorted drinks. This place was introduced in my life, thanks to my boss at work.
This place has ASSORTED IMPORT and DOMESTIC ALCOHOLS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. I was even able to find my people's beer of choice (I'm Filipino) San Miguel, haha! You can even order kegs here, I think because the boss was thinking about ordering one for his buddy. I would like to think that they have some exotic stuff here...
I got my first bottle of absinthe here, and wouldn't mind coming back to get that tequila w/ the scorpion brewin' in the bottom of the bottle. Hehehe!
I would recommend y'all to check this place out sometime, it's a hidden place, somewhat! ;) Prices very from cheap to expesive (esp for the fancy stuff).Listed in: BOTTOM'S UP! Booze Hound List
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Review from Kate E.
Los Angeles, CA
2/22/2007
Beverage Warehouse is just as it sounds -- a warehouse of beverages. The vast majority of these beverages are alcohol, so it's sort of like heaven. They have aisles and aisles of every type of liquor you could want, from cheap stuff on the bottom shelf, to truly top-shelf babies. They have a special locked room for the truly good stuff (Jack Black, etc.) They also have tons of wine, soda, and water.
The real stand outs in BevWare are the vast selection of giftsets, readily available all year long, but springing into mighty action around the holidays. My favorite thing in the entire store is their giant rack of single beers. You can make a mixed six-pack of anything you can find, and it's always like a really great treasure hunt.
The prices are good, not true wholesale, but still cheap. The staff is nice, helpful, and very knowledgable.
The Warehouse is on a deadend road, set back far in a flat industrial park, but the place is always buzzing, and you can always find parking.Listed in: Marina. Rat.
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Review from jess a.
Updated - 2/17/2009
If you need little "airplane bottles" of booze, you found your place!
A great place for liquor, they have almost anything you could want. It seems like hundreds of kinds of tequila, gin, vodka...you name it. The beer selection is great too, a lot of Belgian brews, and small microbrews too.
The wine selection is good, but I wasn't as happy with it this past trip. Maybe next time they'll again have what I'm looking for.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/23/2007
Like the name suggests....
I got a small party keg here for, you guessed it, a party. Good price,… Read more »
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Review from Patrick M.
Culver City, CA
3/19/2007
Definitely a great place to get some booze. It's right off the Marina Freeway (Rt90), just take the exit for Culver Blvd, the one they just finished building. You can also get to it by way of the Ballona Creek Bike Path because the only thing that mixes with Rum better than Coke, is a bike ride. Wheee!
Anyways they've got a great selection, so if you want something obscure, like Yellow Chartreuse, this is your place. But I think it's cheaper at Ralph's if you want the 750 mL bottle of Abso-slut Vodka, or is that spelled Absolut? -
Review from Lilly H.
Los Angeles, CA
5/17/2010
Ode to BevWa:
Driving down a tiny alleyway. Balloons.
A sign of good things to come.
First impression unimpressive.
Oh, wait.
Cardboard boxes full of goodies.
Dig, dig, dig.
Russian River, Dogfish head, Allegash, oh my!
Cheaper than Wally's.
Happiness.
Hit or miss - what's there is there.
What's not is not.
What's there is good.
Like the governator, I'll be back. -
Review from becky d.
Culver City, CA
7/14/2007
I quite enjoyed my first trip to the Beverage Warehouse. This unpretentious slice of alcohol heaven has a kick-ass vodka aisle and the tequila selection is obscene. Also - mini bottles! Wanna try ginger or fig vodka without shelling out 30 bucks for a full size bottle? Getta mini - with at least a hundred different types it's hard NOT to find something to try.
They also have a great selection of non-alcohol beverages like Orangina, Mint Water, French lemonade, fancy sodas, etc. Save your wine purchases for the nearby Wine Warehouse, though, the wine selection is kinda meh.
In summary, Beverage Warehouse can make all your dreams come true. Well, at least your dream for a Pimm's Cup on a hot summer day. -
Review from Josué G.
Los Angeles, CA
1/17/2010
What alcohol do they carry? All of the alcohol.
Beer? They carry all the beer. In fact, if you ever brewed beer at home, they probably have a six pack of it tucked in the back somewhere.
Few places carry more than 2 Rye Whiskeys and they always appear to be at the 'other' location, but Beverage Warehouse carries over twenty high (and low) quality Ryes. (why isn't it 'Ries'?).
Generally, I count myself lucky if I find a bottle of Lagavulin in any specialty liquor store. Here, they have Lagavulin 12; Lagavulin 16; Lagavulin Distiller's Choice Special Edition (Cask Strength). Go there and buy them. Do it now. I'll wait.
The staff alternates between being extremely helpful and knowledgeable to being fat and uninterested.
If you're on a budget, leave the credit cards at home. "Honey, we can't make the mortgage, but look at this selection I bought!" -
Review from Jen M.
4/5/2009
My favorite booze store in SoCal. I'd come here even if I lived across the street from BevMo.
From the "Tsunami Zone" street signs to the dude selling danger dogs in front of Warehouse Shoe Sale even at 9am, this whole retail area is a trip. Beverage Warehouse is definitely the jewel in the crown, though. I generally go for fancy beer, and appreciate the ever-changing stock of seasonals and special treats. The staff is knowledgeable if you need a little help, and even if you don't. Prices are slightly lower than at competing beer stores and the selection is quite nice. I try to do my shopping here without a basket or shopping cart so I don't walk out with a million craft brews.
They've also got a very tempting selection of hard stuff. When I finally buy that bottle of sippin' tequila I've been promising myself, it will be here. When I was reminiscing about my 1999 trip to New Orleans and wanted Pimms, they had it. Anchor's ridiculously tasty gins? They have them. (Must...control...expensive...thirsts....) Again, all slightly cheaper than the competition.
I'm a wine idiot, so I can't speak to that section.
If you can't work around their early weekday hours, I recommend showing up near opening time on Saturday. Traffic is a breeze and the store won't be crowded, though buying booze at 9:30 am feels a little dirty. I guess that's part of the fun.Listed in: Got my greatest hits, LA beer before every hipster…
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Review from Horace A.
4/13/2009
A hoocheria for the discerning professional. If I need something out of the ordinary or extraordinary, I'm rolling to Beverage Warehouse.
Besides covering all the bases for intricate, involved mixology, this place also stocks fun and novel items: a crystal skull vodka bottle, also a vodka bottle shaped like a Thompson submachine gun. How much fkn awesome is that!? All the awesome!
Beverage Warehouse - yes. -
Review from cathy N.
Westminster, CA
3/6/2010
This used to be my secret hangout spot. Ok, I kid, but at one point, it did come close to be. This is the place I get my Stella Rosa wine. I introduced my two roomies to this place and Stella Rosa and they were hooked. We used to come here once a week, because we would go through 2 -3 bottles of Stella Rosa a week! Stella Rosa is the perfect dessert wine, by the way. It is sinfully sweet and you can add fresh fruits and call it Sangria!
Anyways, I used to come here a lot because it was close to my apartment. The workers here are really nice. During the Christmas season, they are really busy. If you want a quick service, you can call and tell them which wine you want and they will have it ready for you at the register
Just note, they do run out of Stella Rosa from time to time, so just call ahead and ask them before you make a trip to here. Although, I am sure they have plenty in stock nowadays, since my two roomies and I haven't been here in awhile (we have moved out of the apartment and do not live close to the Beverage Warehouse anymore.) -
Review from theo n.
3/10/2007
Located in the same warehouse as LA Wine Co it's a great stop for an alcohol shopathon. Go to Los Angeles Wine Co for the wines.
This place is great for their beers and my fav: SINGLE MALT SCOTCH!
Hell, they have over ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY different single malt scotches: Highland, Lowland, Speyside, and Islay. The typical producers; the Glens, Macallan, Laphroaig, Bowmore, and ones that are NOT at Trader Joe's or Ralphs. That's the gem of this place!
I love the Wine House, but this place's scotch selection rules! -
Review from Larry M.
9/16/2009
Awesome place! They have a wonderful selection of spirits and an insane selection of beer. The Yelper that described this place as the predecessor to Bev Mo was right on the money.
Their soda selection was somewhat small, but they did stock Vernors in glass bottles.
They had a fairly good wine selection. I do have some concerns though as it is a bit on the warm side in this warehouse. For this reason, I am not so sure I would want to buy any high end wines here. I did however find a pinot noir I was going to buy elsewhere for a full dollar cheaper than the cheapest place I could find on the internet. So, I left with 2 bottles.
Great place, come for the great beer selection though. -
Review from Min T.
Los Angeles, CA
7/10/2007
I used to come to "BevWa" before I started frequenting BevMo. There's something charming about the Warehouse. It reminds me of the liquor runs of college days instead of the sanitized version of BevMos around town.
There's a ton of booze of all types. Whole aisles devoted to vodka, rum, tequila, etc. But what's really fun is to go to the special temperature controlled room to see all the really expensive stuff.
Also, this is the only place where I can laugh at all the funny shaped bottles of spirits. Vodka in a rifle shaped bottle? A dolphin prancing about in the bottle of tequila? Are those BOOBS on that bottle of rum? Oh yeah, half nekkid ladies on alcohol is sure to produce a giggle or two.
A few years ago, I wanted to make both red and white sangria for my birthday party. The BevWa guys in their green polo shirts were aghast! White sangria? "No, no! Sangria is supposed to be red. Red like blood. Sangria!" Yes, I know it's derived by the word blood in Latin or something but hey, I want white sangria too. The finally accommodated me with a giant jug of low-quality white wine that would be perfect. By the way, did you San Antonio Winery makes low-quality white wine that is perfect for white sangria? Yeah, I didn't either.
The only complaint I have is the parking lot has giant speedbumps that makes me cringe every time I hear bottles clinking in the back. But the BevWa guys know what they're doing. They pack up everything for you tightly.
Cheers!
