“I just experienced the BEST customer service around! Not just for a beer distributor - for any business period! Friendly, helpful, quick, & easy! Reminded me of old, old times! Not the nearest to my home, but easily worth the trip to support this local business! It's so refreshing to not feel like you're being a pain in the a$$ when you're buying something! Great job!”
“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”
“Edit because I didn't think people actually read these.Staff is absolutely wonderful and go above and beyond to provide excellent service. Good selection of drinks, tobacco, etc. My children love stopping in with me because lollipops of course! Overall you walk in being treated like a family friend instead of just a customer and will not be disappointed.Side note, the remodel of the store is gorgeous and inviting.”
“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”
“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.”
“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).”
“Have stopped in here on a few occasions, with no complaints. If I can't find something I'm looking for, the employees are more than willing to help you find what it is you need. Prices are comparable to other beer distributors in the area.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
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”
“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”
“Superb selection of craft and local beers. The entire staff are customer ready & friendly. Handicappedaccessible doors and wide aisle . Yes if your having a big event shopping carts. Don’t forget about the ICE!! Thank you for your excellent business matters. Promotional Sales events should be 5-7 instead of 4-6 fokes are just getting ready to head home for the evening. Awesome frosty location. Best regards always.?”
“It was quite busy on Wednesday when I went. But it was worth it. They have a deal on pizza, 75 cents a slice with your choice of toppings. Another plus is that you can take pizza to go. The only downside is that there was only two waitress running back and forth. But it was worth the wait. The pizza reminded me of pizza I got in my youth. I give it a 9.5 out of 10.”
“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!”
10AM - 8:30PM
112 Elm St, Clairton“Ever the beer distributor closed down located on St Clair I have been coming here. The guys who work there are very nice. The prices are decent & it's enough room to move around”
“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. ;-)”
“Not as big as other state stores but still an ample selection and frequently have great sale prices. Staff is also very friendly. Bonus, it never smells like marijuana like the Monroeville store does. Lol.”
“This is one of my favorite places to buy beer in bulk or small craft 6 packs. Large selection of unique craft beers, forever rotating, and very fair prices on them sometimes even noticeably low. Good prices on domestic bulk cases so I feel no need to price compare at other distributors.They've been asking me if I need help finding anything lately. Good on them didn't really happen in the past. Rarely go for something specific though so I never have to ask for help anyway.”
“look all i wish this place would do would be to put a sign up if their hours will be different for things like the superbowl. even if they closed at 7 today there could be signage beforehand (i have no idea if they werent open at all today which is another issue)”
“The newer staff is so friendly and helpful! They don’t have some of the higher end liquor, but the knowledge and personality makes up for it if you aren’t looking for something high-end specific.”