Central Wine & Liquor Store

51 reviews

227 Columbus Ave # 1, New York, NY 10023

+12127874465

About

Central Wine & Liquor Store is a Wine store located at 227 Columbus Ave # 1, New York, NY 10023. It has received 51 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 stars.

Photos

Hours

Monday12-9PM
Tuesday12-9PM
Wednesday12-9PM
Thursday12-8PM
Friday12-9PM
Saturday12-9PM
Sunday12-9PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Central Wine & Liquor Store: 227 Columbus Ave # 1, New York, NY 10023

  • Central Wine & Liquor Store has 3.0 stars from 51 reviews

  • Wine store

  • "Best wine shop in the area"

    "I've bought from this store for the convenience given that I live a block away"

    "Beware of this place as they double charge! I purchased a bottle and the charge went through and instantly the owner said that they didn’t accept that payment and made me pay twice! A very awkward situation where the owner was determined that my first payment method didn’t work"

    "The older Asian man behind the counter should wear a Klan hood at work"

    "I took a chilled Gavi out of the refrigerator and handed it to the man at the register"

Reviews

  • Ulrika Andersson

Best wine shop in the area. Tons of California gems, 4-5 different sancerres in a range of prices. Not rude at all, always greet me when I walk in, and recognize me even though I just come like 2 a month. Smiling guy at front, knowledgeable man at counter. Other nearby shops will dote on you for sure, but this one has the goods.

  • Pieter Nel

I've bought from this store for the convenience given that I live a block away. But staff is ridiculously rude. Shouted at me for checking out a wine rating online on my phone! Rather support people who care about their customers, especially the regulars. Not surprised to see here that my experience is not unique.

  • E P

Beware of this place as they double charge! I purchased a bottle and the charge went through and instantly the owner said that they didn’t accept that payment and made me pay twice! A very awkward situation where the owner was determined that my first payment method didn’t work.

  • Tony Gallo

The older Asian man behind the counter should wear a Klan hood at work. He will judge you by your skin color. There is a better store "67 wine and spirits," and its literally 2 blocks south on Columbus ave. Larger selection, better prices, and decent human beings working there.

  • John Massengale

I took a chilled Gavi out of the refrigerator and handed it to the man at the register. He scraped the price off, put the wine in a plastic bag, and handed it back to me. When I got home, I had an unchilled wine from New Zealand. Since I live a mile away, yes, that's annoying.

  • Maria Vale

How disappointing! I walk over there in the chilly drizzle of the afternoon, in a rush to buy a bottle of wine, and the store is closed. It was 5:30pm on a Monday! As per Google maps it's supposed to close at 9pm. So, the owner better update those hours here in GMaps.

  • Chris McClements

Miserable man who runs this place told me to hurry up and pick my wine. Not in the slightest bit helpful. So now another wine merchant with manners and an inkling of what customer service actually is will get my business instead a.k.a 67 Wine & Spirits

  • Kirill Filatov

Unpleasant customer service experience. The salesman, who looks like a business owner, asked us to leave if we didn't know what wine we wanted to buy. He explained that the store was closed, but it was 8:45 pm and the store supposed to be open until 9

  • D Harder

Good service, open late compared to other shops in the area. Some people complain about the customer service. I think people are confusing being reserved, as lack of customer service. I personally prefer when people are not pushy, and only

  • Paolo Pellegrini

Great curation of moderately priced Italian wines. The owner is laconic (doesn't say much) but after direct inquiry admitted to having been in the business for 40 years. Hours of operation are great! There are other good wine stores in the

  • Raymond Stoecklin

This is a smaller wine store with a more reserved "customer service". Meaning, the staff won't bother you one bit, but help is available if you ask. It's not true that they're grumpy or miserable; in fact lately I've gotten more "hellos"

  • james smith

Spent $350 with my DEBIT card and the clerk decided that it was necessary for me to show my drivers license. He had the nerve to record my driver ID number. The customer before me (older Caucasian woman) used a credit card and the clerk

  • Evers Vaccaro

Horrible customer service. The staff there is just so cranky and was not willing to help deciding which wine was better and was continuously giving attitude and to top it off was hesitating to receive credit card payment! Go to another

  • Andy Hackbarth

We've been buying wine here for the past 3 years. Michael (owner) really knows his stuff. Do yourself a favor and let him guide you through the buying experience (which is brief). Know your price point (give or take) and varietal of

  • Jené

Absolutely terrible negative energy at this store...Really upsetting and disappointing. The moment I walked in, the two employees started rushing me and ruined my experience of picking out wines in peace and enjoying that. Rude and

  • Burak Direk

I was literally kicked out while checking prices. The man, who I believe to be the owner, asked me what do I want to do? And said he has things to do and asked me to leave in a really rude way. Interesting.

  • Malea Grubb

Great wine selection at this store, but the liquor selection is very small. The staff are friendly and helpful, though. Pricing is about average for NY, but this is a great convenient location.

  • Blakesley

Incredible store with many rare and well priced gems. Owner (Michael) is always so knowledgeable and helpful. He really knows wine. My favorite wine store on UWS

  • T M

Over priced for their small selection. Customer service is non-existent but they will rush you if you don’t know exactly what you came for.

  • Valerie Seeglitz

Everyone here are super helpful, knowledgeable and very kind and willing to help. Cute little wine shop on the UWS. Love you guys! xo

  • Colton Staab

For a liquor store so close to the park, they had a shockingly small selection of screw top whites and rosés. Also very overpriced.

  • David Cunningham

The owner doesn’t say much, but his wine recommendations rarely steer me wrong and this place has good selection.

  • alejandro sanchez

People were helpful and I went in and I was out in 5 minutes after looking around. Cool place with two floors.

  • Marcus Morin

Good wine selection. The liquor selection is definitely second to wine here. Not many liquor options.

  • Mike Pepi

I love this wine shop. One of the best in the upper west side. Fair prices and solid selection.

  • Mia

Never had a bad experience here in 2+ years. The owner is reserved/quiet. Reasonable prices.

  • Brian Julio Luciano

So I walk in right and I’m 21 with id and the dude still didn’t give me the alcohol I wanted

  • Keith Payne

Wine selection is great but bought a bottle of Limerick Lane Zin and it was corked, $40!

  • Min jeong Kim

I love this wine shop! great selections and quality!

  • Toni Lastella

Lovely experience. Helped me find a nice wine.

Similar places

Astor Wines & Spirits

1771 reviews

399 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003

67Wine.com - Since 1941 - Better Wine Better Prices Superior Staff

641 reviews

@68 Street, 179 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023

???????? Garnet Wines & Liquors ????????

306 reviews

929 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065

Union Square Wine & Spirits

272 reviews

140 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits

220 reviews

505 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022

Vintage Harlem Wine & Spirits

141 reviews

2239 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027

East Houston St. Wine & Liquor

133 reviews

253 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

East Houston St. Wine & Liquor

133 reviews

250 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

Columbus Circle Wine & Spirits

104 reviews

1802 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

Convive Wine & Spirits

100 reviews

196 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009