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June 2024 by Ian Young
Great selection with competitive prices . . . Pappy V 1k less than another in local shop.
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May 2024 by Tula Mach
I recently had the pleasure of browsing The Wine Bank and chatting with a team member Kyle who was friendly, down to earth and humorous. I managed to find a bottle of tequila as a gift that I would not be able to purchase back home.
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February 2024 by Samsunshine Levy
Well stocked and interesting liquor store right on 5th Ave in Gaslamp. Great friendly service.
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November 2023 by Ellen Stiefler
What a fun liquor store to visit. It’s right on fifth Avenue, which is the main drag in the gaslamp district of San Diego, which should tell you something. I think this store may be more of a tourist spot than anything.
The prices will knock your socks off for specialty bottles of booze, and the prices are prominently displayed so that told me too that this is a fantasy experience more than a serious shop for buying
So for those who exclaim that prices are way too high, this is not your average liquor store. In fact, while we were browsing, not buying! We heard people come in and say the states and countries they were from, and no one seemed to be from the local area.
If you’re in the market for a very hard to find liquor, Pappy Van Winkle whiskey let’s say, the Wine Bank probably has it — for a steep price
That said, this is a fun store to visit to look around at the interesting collection of bottles they have. For example, just the tequilas take up an entire long wall of the store from floor to ceiling. The array is mind-boggling.
We asked a question or two of the man behind the counter, and I have to say his knowledge was encyclopedic when it came to answering our questions. Very impressive.
We had a good time looking around at the decorative bottles I am trying to find the most expensive bottles in the store. They have bottles of wine downstairs that cost upwards of $15,000. And they have bottles of whiskey for $8000 etc..
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July 2023 by F Haddad
IMO the guy that was running the shift on Sunday evening 11/20 was very arrogant, pretentious and ungrateful. Good luck ?
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July 2023 by Jacqueline C.
Love this spot! So fun to just walk the aisles and see the selection! They've got affordable wine and liquor from all over the world, some bottles I've never seen before. It's honestly like a little scavenger hunt for your fave (or new fave) bottle! Highly recommend if you're looking for a great selection and affordable prices.
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June 2023 by Bob Gibbens
the place is a rip off and they do not know how to store wine. i purchased a bottle of La Crema chardonnay and open it and it had turned. i went into them to return the wine and they would not exchange it. i will never buy anything from them again and they are very expensive too.
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March 2023 by David S.
If you're desperate for your alcohol fix and willing to pay almost double retail, then follow the suckers into this tourist trap.If you want to charge these highly inflated prices, then at least hire well-informed,knowledgeable folks.Also beware of some of their vintage wines, that have been improperly stored,some upright,for too long,ruining the wines.Talking from experience, i had to dump 2 bottles. Seriously, they need to adjust their pricing and cater to locals too! Heard of Repeat Business?
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January 2023 by Harley Gato
Staff was very helpful, knew where in the store what I was looking for was shelved. Nice person to talk to. Two floors of stock in that wonderful old building, go just to check it out. Oh the prices for my choice (Lustau) were the same as the only other store I know that carries it without the long drive.
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December 2022 by Lauren Kohl
Huge and impressive selection!! The first times I went I didn’t even realize the basement portion. The person working was kind and helpful. Love coming here
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December 2022 by Fateh Haddad
IMO the guy that was running the shift on Sunday evening 11/20 was very arrogant, pretentious and ungrateful. Good luck ?
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October 2022 by Jon C.
Smallish place in a busy area. The people who work there are knowledgeable, not over bearing, helpful, and also gave you space. I went in, looked around, asked pointed questions, got good answers and recommendations. I chose and left. Easy peasy. It's easy to get lost looking up, but at least you won't get lost looking around (since it's small).
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September 2022 by Alex S.
I'm in town for a few days and wanted to pick up a little something for the room. FANTASTIC selection in such a small space. The guy behind the counter knew his stuff about rums. AND they had Paranubes, a Oaxacan rum. I can't even find this in Mexico.
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September 2022 by Adam R Jonas
Waaaaay overpriced. There is charging a premium and then there is this place. Better off at a local grocery store than at this liquor store.
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July 2022 by David Priver
Found good wines at fair prices
