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Menotomy Beer & Wine
Category: Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Beer, Wine & Spirits [Edit]
80 BroadwayArlington, MA 02474
Neighborhood: East Arlington
(781) 646-0889
- Nearest Transit:
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Broadway @ Oxford St (87)
Broadway Opp Cleveland St (87)
Broadway @ N Union St (87)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 10 am - 10 pm
Thu-Sat 10 am - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Stephen T. said: "This is one of the most convenient places to get alcohol in Central Square. Their size allows them to carry many more brands than the next closest liquor store, Libby's. The prices are a bit more expensive, but you pay for the location…" read more »
24 reviews for Menotomy Beer & Wine
Review Highlights
"The tastings are fun and the staff very personable."
(in 12 reviews)
"...these guys are super nice and stock a great store full o..."
(in 6 reviews)
"A realy great selection for about $10 each."
(in 3 reviews)
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24 reviews in English
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Review from Mary P.
Arlington, MA
10/25/2011
Really nice people, helpful and friendly. And, they know their wine.
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Review from Jen B.
Arlington, MA
4/7/2011
Greeted with wine flowing or beer caps popping off bottles - that's a way to start off a weekend and that's what you get with the weekly Friday beer tastings and Saturday wine tastings. I love this place.
When I moved to Arlington right before the holidays, I didn't know anyone and during my first trip to Menotomy for a bottle of vino, I felt at home. I just looked back at their Facebook wall and found this message I left on Christmas Eve - "Wally, Neil & Dan - Thanks for making my Christmas Eve even brighter. Just moving to Arlington and not knowing anyone, I never thought I would find a home away from home at my wine store, but alas, I have. You all have great customer service and know your wine. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas!"
Visiting the store many times since, I truly view the employees of Menotomy as friends - with benefits. Get your minds out of the gutter. The benefit is they are among the most knowledgeable folks I have met when it comes to beer and wine. If you have the chance, head to East Arlington on a Friday or Saturday and check out their great selection while sipping on a tasty beverage. Great company, a few laughs and great booze guaranteed!
PS - They just received their liquor license and will be carrying liquor in approximately one month. Yay, bourbon - I'm a KY girl. -
Review from Nancy L.
San Francisco, CA
4/4/2008
Viva la revolution! When Menotomy opened, it was liberation for Arlington!!! Well at least a liquid libation liberation that is! It is the first beer and wine place to open in Arlington since Arlington is a dry town but since then relaxed its rules and distributed a few alcohol licences.
Menotomy is a cute little wine and beer store that had a super friendly staff that is more than willing to help you pair your food with your wine within the budget you state. They've given me great choices before or has suggested pairings I wouldn't have thought of! They have a knowledgeable staff that can give you all the hoity-toity points if you want but instead they keep it low key and accessible. Lots of locals show up to line up for yummy weekly wine and beer tastings and there is no pressure to buy at all!
Prices are moderate and not super expensive. There is a wine at every price. My philosophy is that anyone can buy a great $100 wine but finding a great $10 or $15 wine? Now that takes persistence and skills!
Update: they now have this display section when you walk right in with their recommendations of cheap yet delicious wine. A realy great selection for about $10 each. -
Review from Sean R.
Arlington, MA
6/19/2011
A fantastic store. It isn't huge, but the selection of wines, beers and liquors is incredibly well-curated, with a number of local and hard to find offerings.
I also really appreciate the strong community feel: the staff are very helpful and are quick to offer suggestions (even for obscure requests like the best beer to add to a black bean dish or recipes for sangrias) and the weekly beer, wine and special tastings are always packed with people from the neighbourhood.
My girlfriend walked in this afternoon (also have to mention that I love that they have really great hours, including early and late on Sundays) and the person working their got her to try a new vodka that they just got in, distilled with basil and cucumber. The staff really enjoy what they are selling and are really outgoing to push their customers to try new and delightful things.
Bottom line: a slightly small space overcome by impeccably chosen wares, friendly and knowledgeable staff and a neighbourhood feel. Every time I walk into the store, I know I'm going to have a good time and walk out with something great to drink. -
Review from Devon R.
Arlington, MA
5/14/2008
Edit: After shopping more here I started to notice the prices all seemed a bit high. I have to ding them a star now for overpricing their beer. Prices are almost always $2-3 more for 6 packs and bombers than you'd find at liquor world or cambridge wine and sprits
I give these guys 5 stars purely for an awesome experience. The people that run this store are incredibly friendly and willing to help with either a beer or wine recommendation.
For those into craft beer, and if you aren't you should be, they offer a really good selection. Now, let me be honest and say the selection isn't huge, but what they lack in cooler space they make up for in service. In order to increase variety in the store they rotate out different beers in the cooler. I can almost always find Jolly Pumpkin, Hoppin Frog and Butternuts in the coolers though and that's always a good thing.
Can't find what you want? Ask! They've been awesome about looking into new beers to order in based on customer recommendations. This is a great small store worth your business. -
Review from Carrie M.
Arlington, MA
12/18/2010
Weekly tastings (beer on Friday and wine on Saturday) a great staff and even pictures with Santa for the kids (and pets). Five stars and then some. Glad to have this place in my neighborhood.
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Review from Mike C.
Arlington, MA
8/7/2011
Not a beer fan, but have shopped at this place several times for wine. Pretty good selection, very helpful staff, discounts offered on 6 and 12 bottles. I would recommend!
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Review from Maria V.
4/22/2008
They love beer and wine first and foremost -- if you're curious about a drink, they will pour you a sample. As others mentioned, they are as low-key and low-pressure as you can get. You might not expect it as it doesn't look like some kind of packie -- it's really clean, bright, well-organized, classy -- but they won't push anything on you or try to send you home with the most expensive bottle in stock.
Keep in mind the store is not *enormous* so their inventory is small compared to some of the behemoth beer/wine places in the greater Boston area, but despite that what they do have in stock definitely surpasses "the usual." There is a lot of interesting variety here.
Oh yea, and they do beer and wine tastings... I believe weekly. -
Review from Jason K.
Arlington, MA
6/18/2008
Ok, so I'm one of those poeple who was all - "We don;t need liquor stores in Arlington, there's one on every corner of each border town...". Now, I recant.
I really appreciate having Menotomy here in town. Not just because of the convenience, but the staff is awesome (all of them!) and their selection is almost perfect....great wines, fantastic selection of beer, and each individual working in the store is very knowledgable and helpful. You can't beat it. It's clean, and seems to have no potential of becoming a Bud Light and lottery store... yea!! -
Review from Terri P.
Boston, MA
1/15/2008
Extremely courteous staff and decent selection of wine. Every bottle they have suggested has been perfect based on what I said I wanted. I seem to always miss their tastings which I suspect are informative.
If you are looking for a box o wine I suggest Kappy's because you will find no deals or discount booze. In fact I doubt I saw a bottle under 10 bucks--On the flip side they don't suggest the $25 up bottles constantly either which I find annoying-they give you a range...or just be up front and tell them your budget. I'm all about reds so I can't speak for the white varietals.
Just an FYI they are very competitive with their prices with the local competition...for the bottles I know anyway. -
Review from cera s.
Boston, MA
9/9/2010
I went in here after a long day of moving in 90 degree heat mostly to take advantage of their air conditioning for a bit. I ended up discovering a store that stocks brews from western MA that I've never seen outside of western MA. In addition, I've never been able to find a wine I liked, but these guys were able to recommend a few that are fantastic! (They also gave a bottle as a "Welcome to the neighborhood" gift!) This will definitely be my first stop for beer or wine in the future.
You really can't beat a staff that's friendly and helpful, and a stock that's well-thought out and diverse. -
Review from Elliot J.
Arlington, MA
3/3/2009
You only have one chance to make a good first impression.
I went in this adorable little store, which stocks great beer and wine items, and stood looking at the beer case for well over 10 minutes without a single soul who worked there asking me if I needed any help. When I asked for Ballantine Ale the male clerk shrugged his shoulders and said they did not carry it. He did not offer to get stock it for me, or suggest any other kinds of beer he thougt I might like. He said nothing to me at all for the next five minutes as I searched their inventory for something I might like... until I left... and never returned. -
Review from Heather S.
Boston, MA
Updated - 2/25/2009
Not only are they super nice and helpful, but they stock gluten-free beer!
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4/30/2008
Jesus, it's about damn time arlington got with it and got booze. the people here could not be… Read more »
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Review from M. Deloris D.
Arlington, MA
9/18/2007
Menotomy is my neighborhood booze supplier and there's not much special about it except that it is the only show in the neighborhood. The staff is helpful and not overly pushy. The lemons and limes are pricey at $.50 a piece but they have a great selection of beer and wine and at a reasonable range of prices. I enjoy the chill atmosphere so as long as I continue to be a boozehead, I'll continue to support Menotomy Beer and Wine
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Review from Ran H.
Arlington, MA
10/31/2010
we love Menotomy! Their weekly wine and beer tastings are fun and friendly, even for people like us who don't know a thing about wine or beer. The staff helped us figure out which wines/champagnes to serve at our wedding this fall, and even offered to deliver it for us. They were a pleasure to work with every step of the way, and I would highly recommend them! Only downside is no liquor - wine and beer only - but that's a town law and will hopefully change soon.
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Review from Jamie S.
12/28/2009
Just called them to see if they could stock me some Ace Perry hard cider as I tried in Florida (see review for Bodega Blue) and hopefully they will come through. Regahdless, these guys are super nice and stock a great store full o beer and wine. Only way it could be better is if they had full liquor, but alas the laws of our fair city of Arlington prohibit such Dionysian delights!
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Review from Vanilla P.
San Lorenzo, CA
8/22/2009
The tastings are fun and the staff very personable. Lots of wines from great wineries, and terrific suggestions for what you may want to buy.
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Review from Morganyne J.
Arlington, MA
1/1/2010
I must start with this statement. I aspire to be the beer guy! I have frequented Menotomy since my recent move into the area and have always been impressed; both by selection of beer and wine, but more importantly, the helpful and knowledgable staff.
That being said, I have never gone to a beer or wine tasting there until the other day. I went in for a quick look around and to pick up the Sam Adams Holiday Pack, and quickly gravitated to the beer tasting on the other side of the store. The sampling was unique, flavorful, complex, and just fun. The "beer master" was clearly doing more than reading some comment card that came with the sample. He articulated the fermenting process of each beer, how the location and ingredients affected flavor, and the proper occasion and meal to serve each beer with.
I always enjoy looking at the interesting albeit small collection of wines and beers, but what I really look forward to is the experience of visiting Menotomy. The staff is friendly and engaging without a hint of pretention. I always feel as if I've learned something new by having a good conversation with a friend rather than going to a classroom.Comment from Beth B. of Menotomy Beer & Wine 1/28/2010
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Review from Anna-Laura S.
Arlington, MA
10/8/2008
you have no idea how awesome it is to have a beer and wine store across the street from you, especially when the employees are all really nice and well informed about everything they stock. we've even dropped in for their tastings and it was really enjoyable.
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Review from Mark W.
Arlington, MA
4/17/2011
The staff here are great - super friendly and always helpful. The weekly tastings have helped me branch out to some really great beers that I wouldn't have found otherwise. They also came through for me with a great bottle of wine I wanted to give as a gift, but couldn't remember the name of. They found it, wrapped it up nicely, and I was out the door, problem solved! Highly recommended.
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Review from Michael C.
Boston, MA
10/24/2009
This is a great little liquor store. Sure I could drive another 10 minutes away and save a buck and have a bigger selection but the staff here are very friendly and they have a great selection of high end beers. I was looking for something they didn't have, they took down my name and number and had it for me in a week.
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Review from Mara J.
Lowell, MA
7/10/2007 2 photos
I visited Menotomy Beer & Wine last Saturday and was very impressed. The staff was quite knowledgeable of wine and I was even given a brief tutorial on wine which included tasting several wines! I will be going back on Saturday afternoon for their weekly wine tasting.
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Review from C.M. M.
Quincy, MA
7/14/2009
Great service and fun tastings... plus my pup can join when I pick up my weekly four bottles of wine. Fun.
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Review from Linda C.
Arlington, MA
4/24/2008
Love this place .... love the beer and wine tastings on Friday & Saturday eves. (sign up for their newsletter to see what beers & wines are being featured). The owners are friendly, fun, know their stuff and it's great to have them in the neighborhood. I don't think the prices are any more than Mall Liquors at Fresh Pond so save your gas money (I live 5 blocks away so I guess I can say that). I paid $.79 for a lemon at Shaw's -- glad to know they're cheaper here!
