“New owner! This store has already made a big change with lots of new selections! Very personable owner. This will be a nice shop for locals and passers by. Currently remodeling so give it time! Highly recommend.”
10AM - 5PM
12 Water St, Guilford“SS Bottle Shoppe is my "go-to" place whenever I'm visiting the area. The selection is fantastic and they've got a great variety of your usual favorites along with more unique finds, so there's always something for everyone. The owner will even place orders when I'm looking for something specific that might not be in stock. He has tons of knowledge for the times when I want to get someone a nice gift but I don't know anything about specialty bourbons or tequilas. This is a great place to go if you want a stellar selection in the welcoming environment of a small-town shop.”
11:30AM - 6PM
30 Wall St, Madison“A perfect wine shop for a small village. While the store itself is not very large it doesn't need to be almost all of the walls are lined with shelving which is all put to good use to display product.They had a very nice selection of not only wine but liquor as well and to my surprise they also had a selection of craft beer and cider which I was not expecting but very happy to find.It is very centrally located and easy to walk to and the service was wonderful. The gentleman working was extremely friendly and conversational! I was visiting the area but will be in the area more often and don't see myself looking for anywhere else to purchase alcohol while there.”
10AM - 5PM
191 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester“I love this place. These guys have an awesome assortment of liquor we have nothing in Bristol area like these guys do here. We got these thin tall cans of mixed drinks and they tasted great. I had vodka in mine other people had a tequila one and one had run tequila and vodka in it. Other than drinks this place has good prices and decent staff. The manager there was really nice she had a major upsale because she told me a out these drinks. She was helpful and kind. The place is in a good area and plenty of parking too. Don't charge for bags which really means a lot. That tells me that they care more about their customers than making an extra buck.”
“Clean, friendly service, a very large selection of wine, beer and all other liquors at reasonable prices. A very big store with easy access parking right in front of the building just off of Boston Post Road rte 1.”
“New owner , Guilford girl, go down see Rene better and bigger inventory while cleaning up and modernizing the old Guilford spirit shop right next to McDonald's”
“Switched to this package store after Covid started and my usual guy was not enforcing mask wearing by the employees or customers… always courteous and helpful with good prices… This is my new spot!????”
“Very clean and organized with a beautiful side room for wines, etc. Very knowledgable staff will help you with any selection you might need from wine to bourbon to anything in their selection.”
“A gem tucked into East Haddam! I stopped in while driving through the area in hopes of finding a great little Mother’s Day gift. What I found was an amazing little wine and spirits shop owned by the most knowledgeable and hospitable couple. Brendan & Kelley bought this shop about a year ago they said and have totally transformed it from a local package store to a tourist attraction because of their selection and location. Right in the heart of downtown. If you’re looking for something special or looking to try something new, stop in and let them share their world with you!”
“Seriously the best liquor store I've ever been to! The staff is so friendly, so knowledgeable, and so considerate. Their recommendations have become my favorite wines of all time! Couldn't recommend this store more.”
10AM - 3PM
1 N Main St, Chester“My favorite go-to beverage spot in town. It is a small place with a nice selection of wines and a small craft beer cooler. I always find something new and exciting to try in addition to what I actually walked in for! There is also a small selection of spirits, including some choice scotches as the owner is a big fan. If you have something specific you are looking to get a hold of, Eric is always more than happy to find it and bring it in for you. Throw in the fact that sometimes you get to see and pet his sweet bulldog always makes for a happy stop! Love my local spots!”
“I just enjoy visiting this place to see all the new beverages they seem to be getting on a weekly basis. Should I ever need anything, and they don't have it, they are quick to look it up and order it for me.”
10AM - 5PM
211 Main St, Deep River“This is a great full service package store. It doesn't look like much from the front of the building, but when you walk in, the wine selection is extensive, the cold case has a massive selection of beer and the liquor is very well priced. They also have a tasting bar.”
10AM - 6PM
95 Bridge Rd, Haddam“Great service, selection and cleanliness. Small-town feel, but it's a big store. Parking is great. They just need a stoplight up that would make it way easier to get out of their parking lot.”
11AM - 6PM
363 Main St, Durham“Little Rooster has been our go-to liquor store for years. I cannot say enough good things about how customer oriented they are. They have special ordered wine for family events, as well as stocking brands that we enjoy. So although the floor space at the store is small, this does not limit their ability to work with you if you are looking for a special wine or beer that you would like to try and/or stock. Truly a five star business.”
“Owner is really appreciated in Westbrook as a fair and helpful employer. His knowledge of wines is really good. He will help you find what you want and will order it for you if the doesn't have it.”
10AM - 6PM
140 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton“Generally a pretty big selection, probably the biggest in the area. Sometimes the beer selection of sours etc is better than others, but usually they have a good selection. They have been doing a fair amount of reorganizing and expanding of their layout, so I'd only expect them to improve the selection as they settle in on that too.”
“Good location as it’s right on the Post Rd close to Hammonaset State Park. I’ve always found the store well stocked and the staff was friendly and attentive.”
“Great selection and fantastic prices. It's incredible what they can squeeze into this small store. I've never walked out of there without multiple items in my hands.”
“This family owned package store has been a staple on the Guilford green for years and years. It has a large selection and the absolute best service around! The staff is extremely friendly and courteous!”