Binny’s Beverage Depot

I really hate to give this Binny’s this 1 star but after the interaction I just had its well deserved. This has been my go to Binny’s since i arrived in Chicago 4 years ago and moved into the West Loop. So far so good as I pretty much frequent this store at least once a week to re-​stock my bar and purchase cigars. This location for sure will never see a dime of mines my families and i will encourage my friends to find alternate places to purchase. I came to purchase some whisky and I passed several employees and security as usual upon entering the store and I was casually minding my business when I was abruptly asked by Kensong to hold my bag at the customer service stand. I was a little caught off guard at first but I willingly gave it up without incident, although I have been in this Binny’s hundreds of times and have never had to turn my bag over. I bike a lot so I have my things in my backpack with me so 90% of the time I have a bag with me when I go to this Binny’s. I proceed to look at my purchase and I see not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 other people walking around with their backpacks. I decide to make my purchase anyways and when I go to the counter to retrieve my bag. I tell Kensong, no one has every asked for my bag which he responds «there is a sign downstairs» I know that idiot, I am just telling you my previous experiences. I say well I saw other people with bags and if you are going to enforce please do it consistently. At the end of the day, it rubbed me the wrong way and this is a liquor store not a river north nightclub and if you are going to «enforce» it, at least not be an idiot and have other people walking around with backpacks in the store. You can pull my receipts and see how much I have spent here over the years, but that will cease as of today.

This is a pretty huge binnys.
They have pretty much everything you would want. I am not a huge layout of the store.
Its a little pieced together in a weird way.
The parking lot is tiny and confusing.

I just stopped in at this Binny’s location needing to purchase some wine with particular parameters. I spoke with Gabriella. She asked numerous questions about why i had my parameters. After a few minutes of telling her the background, she was able to figure out exactly which wines I should try. She gave me several options within my price range, and even told me which wines to stay away from.
My friends and I tried them, and both of them were fantastic! She was spot on with her description of them! I will definitely be back to pick her brain as She is extremely knowledgeable about different wines from different regions!

Stop stereotyping your customers Binny’s. It’s not professional and it is definitely not nice.
Visited this location yesterday evening and a customer service representative was very rude and ignorant.
I basically went up to the customer service counter to ask where the Don Julio 1942 was since I could not find it in the store. So she went somewhere, came back with it in her hand and asked me to step over to one of the registers so that a cashier could ring me up. Here is what happened:
Customer service employee (woman with glasses): Don’t you want to know how much it is before she rings you up?
Me (very confused): Is it five hundred dollars or something?
Her: $ 179.99. Do you still want it?
Me: Yes.
(Fyi, it was only $ 145 with tax included)
I would like to know why they didn’t ask any of the other customers if they needed to know how much their items were before the cashiers rang them up? If I needed to know how much it was, I would have asked, just like I asked if the item was in stock. I am clearly capable of asking questions. The cashier was going to have to tell me how much anyway right? I mean what’s the worst that would have happened? If I didn’t want it was a void in their POS system going to hurt her?
Did she think that I couldn’t afford to buy $ 150 worth of alcohol? (I felt like I was a democrat at a Trump rally being judged because I’m a minority.) I know people who spend way more than that at this location considering there are parties, get togethers and dinners that happen quite often in Chicago. I honestly have over a hundred bottles of wine delivered from napa in my home (as a collection for guests and gift giving). The delivery cost on each bottle alone can range anywhere from $ 25-​$ 100 depending on the time of year it is and shipping speed. But I should not even have to be on here explaining my personal business or finances. So she needs to educate her small mind and stop stereotyping her customers. Until then, she needs to be working as a stock woman. She should NOT be working as a customer service employee.
I need to add that the tall man behind the counter was very nice and attentive when I walked up to the counter. She, on the other hand, did not notice me and tried to continue her conversation.
The security guard was very kind and helpful when I initially walked in. He asked if I needed help and pointed me in the right direction. The cashiers were pleasant as well. But all it takes is that one rude person to make a good customer feel very unwelcome.

They helped end my quest for a very particular Italian liqueur that I wanted to give to a friend and her family, the beer selection in Chicago is #1in my opinion in the country since they get a majority of East and West coast offerings so a alcohol superstore is going to have it all. Prices were really low even for some hard to find items like the liqueur Amaro del Capo so I walked away with 5 bottles along with a lot of beer that I took back to Columbus, Ohio with me.
I will definitely be coming back whenever I visit Chicago again.

Binney’s is great, the selection, the prices the staff and the cigars make for a first rate liquor store. I have never eaten here, so I know nothing about that. The staff is very knowledgeable about cocktails and the liquor you require for that cocktail. I also bought some cigars. The cigar person there asked me what I liked, and I told her, not too spicy, not too sweet, and something i can smoke in 30 minutes. She went right away and picked me a cigar, and when I smoked it, it was just what i asked for. Bravo Binney’s.

Definitely my favorite Binny’s in the city.
Their bar/​tasting room is seriously the best!!! They have a small and good selection of beers on draft. The bartenders there are super nice and can make a mean and tasty drink. I haven’t had a cocktail that I didn’t like.
They also have a small grocery section and cheese and meat section (which looks like is currently under construction).
But really the main reason to go is for the huge selection of beers and spirits. Not that I buy much beer to begin with, but I prefer a good beer and they alway have what I’m looking for. They also have a decent selection of stem and glassware.
The customer service is good, and though the location might not be the most convenient, it’s worth the drive.

Biggest selection at arguably the cheapest prices in Chicago. There hasn’t been one time I couldn’t find what I was looking for. I can’t think of a reason not to buy your beverages here. My only complaint is the very tight and sketchy entrance/​exit.

Remember the character «Janice» from the show Friends? OH. MY. GOD. That was me when I stepped through the door of Binny’s for the first time Monday morning. It was 11 am and I needed some supplies for a Labor Day BBQ, ok Judge Judy?
As you can buy liquor just about anywhere in Chicago, I’d gotten out of the habit of going to actual liquor stores, but not anymore. Binny’s is the spot! Not only do they have aisles upon aisles of all types of booze and brewers you never even knew existed, they also have a «clearance rack» of end-​of-​bin stuff priced to move, and a bar inside! I found exactly the vodka I needed on the clearance rack for $ 7, winning! I also immediately signed up for a rewards membership, which can get you sale prices and cash back on wine purchases and so forth. Binny’s is awesome!

Binnys was probably my favorite vendor throughout the entire wedding process. I worked directly with Will Heine from the South Loop store and have nothing but positive feedback to give him. Will is extremely prompt; he usually responded to emails the same day. I was quite an annoying client and had him run numbers for me very frequently with different types of alcohol and different guest counts. Will continued to delivery high quality service every time. He was a joy to work with. One thing I want to make sure people know is Will went above and beyond. We were serving Chicago beer flights at the wedding and Revolution Anti-​Hero was one the beers in our flight. Unfortunately, there was a limited supply of Anti-​Hero at the time of our wedding because Revolution was brewing it’s Fall beer. Will made sure to put cases of Anti-​Hero aside for our wedding so that there would be enough for our flights. He did not have to do this, but we greatly appreciated his extra effort.
In addition to having great prices, Binnys allowed me to return any unopened bottles or cases of beer back to the store after the wedding. The Monday following our wedding, I went to the Binnys located in Evergreen Park and Jeff, the store manager, was EXTREMELY helpful. I had an entire SUV filled with liquor and beer and his staff helped me unload and get my money back. This made me and my husband very happy. From now on, we will always shop at Binnys. :) Thank you Will and Jeff for being so helpful.

Be wary now have to use ghetto entrance!
Staff has always been friendly and very helpful. I don’t know much about wine and there has always been someone to help a novice like myself pick out an excellent bottle which generates compliments from those who do know what they are talking about.
I’ve visited this location several times and have always been able to enter via the door on the street. Today it was locked with directions to enter via the entrance by the parking lot. I asked why the ghetto entrance today and I’m assuming the Manger ruffled his feathers and said that is their main entrance.
This is Chicago! One of the great things of this city if you don’t need to drive and since it’s a pain to do so I don’t! That being said if you are not in a car this means walking through the ALLEY to get to the «main» entrance. I don’t care what time of day it is, I do NOT want to walk down an alley!
Based on his attitude, I have to assume this will not be a temporary thing so it’s time to find a new liquor store which has a SAFE entrance!

We recently worked with Will to cater the alcohol for my brother’s wedding. From the get go he was very knowledgeable about the products and the quantity needed for the wedding guests. He was a pleasure to work with throughout the past 4 months. He was always very responsive and pleasant to communicate with.
I cannot recommend enough how amazing it was to work with Will at this location. Do it, seriously. You also have the option of returning your unopened liquor which came in handy. Thank you for making the alcohol portion of the wedding a breeze.

Great selection, average prices. You can so many cool things here! The prices aren’t great but there are liquor samples sometimes which let you discover new things. Check out the bitters and liquors.
They have a bar where you can order a drink which is cool too :) and here is a very small grocer in there also.

They’re true to their slogan!!!
Any and every recommendation given to me by a bartender or aficionado has been found at this location. Its easy to get to in the South Loop. Parking can be a bit troublesome but not overbearing.
The staff is knowledgeable and very helpful. Neal helped me find a new gin to drink from an up and coming local distillery. That was great to learn!!!

Note to the traveler: if you’re coming here via public transit and get off at the CTA station, you’re in for a little bit of a hike. And I would DEFINITELY recommend doing this walk in the daylight hours because you’re in the middle of some weird industrial area, with only a gas station and some cabbies in terms of population. It is freaky, especially if you’re coming from out of state and are unfamiliar with the area in general.
Otherwise, though, I have no complaints! Boyfriend and I had wanted to buy (and ideally ship) a bunch of local beers home to California and we had been told that this was the BevMo of the midwest and they might be able to do so.
Of course, with our luck, we were told that they can ship anything to us in California — except beer. Which was, of course, the only thing we wanted to ship back.
All the same, we ended up buying roughly $ 70 in local brews (Off Color, Southern Tier, Yabba Dhaba, Victory, etc.) to be bubble-​wrapped and packed away tight in our checked luggage. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and the store is pretty big — I would be willing to bet that their collection is a bit more extensive than other locations.
They also have a pretty neat «build your own 6pk for $ 9.99» shelf for beer, which was a highlight for me. We need more stores like that out here on the west coast!

My friend needed sweet tea vodka and I wanted to try those buzz ballz. I like Benny’s cause there normally on the cheaper side. Case in point buzz ballz at walgreens were 3.49 and at Benny’s they were 2.49.
I do however think you can get the mixers coke, juice, etc cheaper someplace else. I need to come back during sample time. :)

Binny’s is awesome!
Build a 6-​pack of microbrews, grab one of 100 different scotches, or just kick it old school with a case of PBR. Whatever you want you can find it and at very competitive prices.
After you’ve worked your way through the liquor and beer go get lost in the aisles upon aisles of wine. There is an unbelievable selection, no problem finding your fav. Conundrum, Magnificat, or Cakebread Chard.
Now that you’ve grabbed your fill of booze head over to the stogie humidor and grab you a nice cigar that you can break out after your good and tight.
Don’t forget there is a cool little bar and a deli case with meats and imported cheeses.
The staff is friendly and knowledgable and there are always tastings going on for various beers, wines, and spirits.
All in all Binnys rocks and you should definitely check it out!

DRINK UP
Binny’s owns Chicago when it comes to loading your fridge or bar. This is not the largest location Binny’s owns but it serves a purpose when supplies are running low. Binny is the ultimate liquor store to visit. On weekends you can always find a wine or spirit tasting going on. Who knows you may find something you like. We found a spicy whiskey that we really liked once plus they gave us a discount too.
This location has several store features: Gourmet Grocery & Cheese Shop, Walk In Humidor, Wine Cellar and a Tasting Room. What goes great with wine? Cheese, Olives and Meat and that makes Binny a perfect place to pair your alcohol with. Then at the end of the night you want to retire with a fine scotch and a nice cigar. Yes Binny has you covered again. This store not only has a great selection of spirits but also great items to serve with them.
I highly recommend you join the mailing list and you will find out about all of the great beer and spirit events they have. Some are free and some have a nominal fee. You might even meet some famous people like Master Brewers or Spirit Masters. You just never know. They also will email you when they have great sales too.
So if you are looking for a great selection at great prices then Binny’s has you covered. You will never buy alcohol at a traditional grocery store again.

Terrific staff.
Great prices!
Very clean store, well organized.
Large selection of non-​alcoholic wines and beers.
Large variety of hard liquors, beers, wines, mixers including specialty bitters, diet tonic water, and bartending accessories.
This location also has a bar, and a deli which I have not tried.

This place is so wonderful that I don’t even know where to begin!
I’ve been to this Binny’s in the past and they’ve always been helpful. If there is something they don’t have, which is pretty rare, they will special order it for you. The staff here is knowledgeable and always willing to help.
Besides the great selection and excellent customer service, the crazy samples they’ve on Fridays really makes Binnny’s fun to visit. We came on a Friday night to pick up some beer… yeps…who knew they had a crazy amount of samples! No, I am not talking five tables with one brand each. Instead they had 7 tables of samples with each table having over 4 brands. Needless to say, ended up making friends with a few people and ended up with a few new types of brew. It also helps that you can shop and get buzzed for free! Perhaps I should forget the bars and just hit up Binnys!