Al’s Package Store

A huge choice. Very well stocked. Excellent service!
I went there to buy some beers and a bottle of SB with my girlfriend and their prices are very reasonable. Giving them five stars because I can’t give them six:)

Beer and wine selection is mediocre at best. Virtually zero craft beers here. Prices at Al’s are comparatively the highest in Edgartown. Year round staff is not friendly and after so many years remain surly and arrogant. I go to Jim’s in OB. Better selection and very friendly staff.

Nice variety of beer and alcohol. Always friendly

Boycott Al’s! They are racist pigs! I used to go to Al’s as it is convenient to our home in Edgartown. Though I stopped going there immediately after I heard some of the older worker/​owners yelling racial slurs across the room. They were discussing a recent football game with a customer and kept saying the N-​word. I was appalled, mortified. I felt physically ill after hearing that. In this day and age! Then as I approached the register I saw that their was an African-​American gentleman working the register right next to the horrid man saying those racial slurs!.. The blatant disrespect of this man and his race. So horrible. I beg you not to go to the liquor store. Don’t support closed minds and intolerance of others based on race etc. Tell your friends!

My feelings for Al’s are mixed: I love the location, but the selection can be a bit lacking and the prices are extremely high, even for the Vineyard.
They have a decent beer selection, but the wine options, while copious, are not great and constantly changing so you never know what you’re going to be able to find. The have tons of hard liquor options, and a ton of mixers (if you’re into those), including several different cachaca for all the caipirhina-​loving peeps in this neck of the woods.
All that said, it’s directly across the street from S&S and that makes it incredibly convenient when you’re out and about running errands.

Al’s has one of the best selections in the area. The store has off street parking though on busy weekends parking fills up fast. The prices are pretty reasonable for beer and wine. Their are days when the counter help are very busy and don’t have time for pleasant chit chat so don’t take it personally but all are very helpful.

I think I went to Al’s 3 or 4 times during a day and a half visit to the vineyard. They have a great selection of beer in a giant, walk-​in cooler. You can get a koozie at Al’s for a buck and change; much better deal than $ 8 at Black Dog, plus Al’s has free stickers. I made a separate visit for ice and another for cigars. They are open til 11, which is nice too. Prices for alcohol are a little steep, but pretty average for the location.
When booking your vacation on MV, make sure you’re within walking distance of Al’s and you’ll never go thirsty!

Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are the only towns you can buy booze on the island. So, if you’re planning a party at your place look forward to spending some time at Al’s. Great service, excellent selection of spirits, mixers, beers and wine. It’s also an inexpensive place to buy ice ($ 1 for a small bag), so you might want to pack your ice chest here.
Note: in my experience, they are closed on Sundays.