Astoria Park Wine & Spirits

For a small place, Astoria Park Wine and Spirits has gotten a big reputation, and for good reason.
The selection is pretty good, especially considering the size of the store. Personally, I like the whiskeys they carry, from single malt scotches to Irish whiskeys to Bourbons. The whiskeys are high quality, and the prices aren’t bad either.
The staff are very helpful and amazingly informed. They know their products inside and out, and their recommendations have been wonderful.
They do have a kind of frequent-​buyer program: you save $ 5 for every $ 100 spent.
On Fridays they usually have wine or liquor tastings. They are fun to check out. At one tasting, I discovered Queens Courage, a locally made gin. I am not a gin drinker, but I really liked it.
Definitely check this place out!!!

Awesome place to grab a quick wine bottle for the night!

Stumbled upon this place while getting some ice cream from Sweet Janes. Wanted a red wine that went well with steak and sure enough I found what I was looking for. The person that helped us was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He was also funny and shared some stories with us about his experiences with people who feel strongly about their wines. Will definitely be coming here the next time I need a special bottle. Great customer service and great selection of wines.

Great wine and liquor shop for astoria locals around the corner. The owner knows his products and is always willing to spark up an interesting conversation. Shop has liquor and a myriad of wine options. Love that I can go in their asking for a good red for instance in a certain price bracket, and have the perfect bottle in my hand in 1 min! Love that they accept card, and have a rewards program.

John is the most knowlegeable wine/​liquor guy around. I love coming in and asking him, «what do I like?»
If you sign up for an account (free) they can look up all of your past bottles in case you fell in love with something and forgot (part of the greatness of wine). You also get $ 5 off for every 100 spent:)
They also deliver!

Great wine shop. Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly staff. I enjoy the variety of affordable wines. Their selection of spirits is great too.

Wonder little shop close enough for me to walk to… Great selection of wine and more importantly Rye whiskey. They have a frequent buyer program and they will deliver. I will have to go back and really go through the wines.

Cute wine and spirits store! This place is relatively small, but they have a great selection and the staff is really helpful. The «bang for your buck» section is especially helpful for… me…because…yeah. They’re simultaneously knowledgable and non-​pretentious. They won’t look at you condescendingly when you say «I’d like a bottle under $ 10. I like white wine but that is the extent of my knowledge.» I’m looking forward to attending a wine tasting event some time soon. Although going to a bigger, warehouse kind of store is cheaper, the staff, atmosphere, and events held here make this place stand out.

My favorite wine/​liquor store ever, ever, ever. Super nice and helpful staff, interesting and well-​priced selection, and free tastings every Friday night. What more could you want?! They had a wine class this past weekend that I went to with my boyfriend, and it was lovely– it was the first time they’d done an event like that I believe, and they put a lot of effort into it. It was out in their garden behind the store which is beautiful, they put out lovely cheese plates to snack on, and for $ 25 each we got to learn about wine from a quirky, enthusiastic, non-​pretentious sommelier and taste super generous pours of 10 different wines. If they have a class again I highly recommend going!

I was so excited when this shop opened (dangerously) close to my apartment. It’s the perfect place to pop in after a day at work, or before heading to Astoria Park or to a friend’s house. They have a great what I would call «value» section with double bottles for 10 – 12 bucks, but plenty of classier selections for a more special evening. Everyone who works here is extremely helpful without being intrusive and they have honestly never steered me toward anything I didn’t like.

Great wine shop that offers a nice assortment of wines and liquors despite it’s small size.
I love the adorable seasonal window displays. Right now they have a summer picnic display that is quite swank. They really try to get involved with the neighborhood, which I think has created a loyal following (myself included). Additionally, they have regular wine tastings, and offer a reward points program for money spent.
The «bang for your buck» wall has great deals and is worth checking out.
The staff is tops. They are very knowledgable and friendly, not pretentious like many wine shops tend to be.
The location is conveniently on the way to Astoria Park, and perfect for a stop to grab a bottle for a picnic in the park.
I will definitely return to this charming establishment.

I have been frequenting APW&S for about a year. This establishment and it’s staff are basically the best. By and far this wine shop is one of my favorite Astoria-​Ditmars businesses. My top reasons you should buy your wine here:
1. Staff is top notch. Their customer service is unmatched (as far I have experienced at other wine shops in the neighborhood — yea, that’s right, I’m looking at you Jolsen’s and you crappy attitude). Most times when I’m there I will ask whoever is working for a recommendation. Typically the Scottish /​American gentleman assists me with finding something exceptionally tasty and within my budget.
2. They have a large case titled «Bang for your Buck» that consist of bottles that are inexpensive /​reasonably priced (most seem to fall in the $ 9 — $ 12 range) and don’t taste like swill. This is a favorite of mine because while I love wine, I don’t know jack about wine, so it’s nice to have an area with easily over 30 varieties for me to try without breaking the bank.
3. There is a rewards program! I don’t know about you but I love me some perks. On your birthday you get 10% off, and there is a point system for every dollar you spend. I can’t remember how many but at some point you end up with $ 5 off your purchase when you hit that mark. There are additional discounts /​promotions for reward card holders. Important to keep in mind that the membership is free.
4. Friday evenings there are wine tastings. If you are inquisitive, you can learn a lot at these sessions. Also, free wine!

The connoisseurs are always friendly, and will actually take their time to help you select what you are in the mood for. Not a big place but maintains a decent selection of wines and stock of whiskey. Wish they stayed open later though.

Definitely a welcome addition to an area that is in much need of this caliber and style of establishment. WELL DONE!

Look, I’m not much of a wine drinker, but damn if I don’t like this place. They host wine tastings occasionally if you’re get bored with a friend some afternoon. The place is clean and spacious and always has a really nice and creative window display. The staff is great; I’ve never felt ousted for being a not-​wine person, nor have they ever tried to upsell me, which I appreciate. They close at 9 (except for weekends, I think?), and when I came rushing by from the train after work, fifteen minutes late and perfectly willing to go away and try my luck the next day, they beckoned me right in and helped me quickly and efficiently through the selection process, without ever seeming like they were trying to push me out the door, even if I was an inconvenience. It was fantastic customer service and I’m quite grateful.

I might edit this review to give it 5 stars after a second visit, but as of now, it’s a good wine shop, with what appeared to be a good selection (they carried a decent Lambrusco! all right!) and a commitment to community involvement. They were showing some really cool local artwork that was also for sale, and the gentleman working offered information for weekly wine tasting…
Plus it’s on the way to Astoria Park, which I’ll definitely be back in the neighborhood to visit!

A nice little unpretentious wine store in this part of the neighborhood? Sign me up. The staff is helpful; the wine is well curated (I think that describes it well) and the prices are more than reasonable. It’s a far classier store than any others around, and it’s worth your time if you’re looking to snag a bottle of wine.

I don’t live in Astoria anymore, but this is definitely one of those businesses I’m rooting for. The area needs a slightly upscale, but unpretentious wine shop desparately. Jolston’s under the train is a hopeless mess (their idea of helping pick a wine is to ask, «Sweet or not»?, as is the newly relocated Omega. While I haven’t found the shop as remarkable as the top wine shops in the city (say, Moore Brothers) what I appreciate is the effort to serve the neighborhood with reasonably priced wines that are a little different than the usual.
I suppose the real question is whether they will be able to survive on the busines they get from people stopping off before dinner on their way home from the train. I hope so and will pop by for a bottle when I’m in the neighborhood.

I’ve lived on 24^th Ave for about three years now. I’ve seen (far too many) laundromats come and go, I’ve seen dollar stores open and close and open and close, and I’ve seen delis park themselves just doors away from other delis, but never have a seen a liquor store open its doors here. And I’d like to say thank you to Astoria Park Wine & Spirits for being the courageous leader.
Super friendly staff, frequent wine tastings, great selection of wines and pretty cheap prices. Their liquor selection could beef up a little, but I’ll take what I can get.
Sadly, I’m moving at the end of the month.

Astoria Park Wine & Spirits held their «Grand Opening» in my neighborhood tonight, and I say welcome. Thank you for the spread you put out that included an assortment of cheeses, fruits and vegetables. Thank you for the samples of sparkling, fine wine.
Your ambience is perfectly subdued, and your space is architectually beautiful. Your staff is charming. Best wishes for your success!