SoBro Spirits

Out of all of the chains and Mom & Pop liquor stores in Indy, this place blows them all away! Never worry about whether a) they have it or b) is the the price good. From high end Bourbons to craft beers, they have it and can recommend something else near what you like as well. Who can do that anymore? Like them on Facebook and you can see the newest additions to their inventory same day. #sobrospirits

This family owned and operated liquor store is one of the best values in the city. The father and son team truly care about your business and will bend over backwards to accommodate your needs. The selection of both beer and spirits is hard to surpass, both of which are sold at extremely competitive prices.
If you are on the fence about a product or unsure about a choice, simply find an employee. They will get you dialed in quickly with suggestions and/​or information.

More choices than I could try in a lifetime !
Plenty of great craft brews and lots of spirits too.

I don’t even drink but I have been coming here since my college days. As liquor has gotten more more expensive somehow these guys are still they will sell it cheaper than everyone else. I just change the name recently so if you been going here this is the same place but just a different awning.

The name changed from A1, but that seems to be the only thing that changed. This is the place to go for a good selection of cheap booze. They have all the favorites and some unique finds, too — which can make for a fun adventure. We found Pizza Beer there one time. It was $ 0.99 so we tried it, why not?! It was terrible by the way, but makes for a fun story! Last night I got a bottle of wine for $ 2.99 that was surprisingly pretty good!
They don’t take credit/​debit cards, so come prepared with cash. They will also take a check. Everyone that works there is so nice and will joke around with you, help you find what you’re looking for, or suggest something new to try.
Check them out and find a unique drink to try while you’re there!

Not a fan of the new name, but I haven’t noticed any other changes. SoBro Spirits still gets 5 stars from me. Their prices on beer are hands down the best in Indy (especially by the case). The staff are real down to earth hoosier folks and will go out of their way to order you beer if there’s something you are looking for or recommend a beer, wine or liquor. It’s relatively compact compared to the warehouse size of a place like Kahn’s, but there is plenty of selection.
Protip: Get on their mailing list. That is the key. Every month or so they will send you a list of their specials (no spam). How special those deals are! The deals are the best I have found in Indy. Buy your beer by the case and save big. Normally there are singles available of all the beers they are selling by the case in the cooler, so you can mix and match a six pack and then come back to buy a case (s) of the one (s) you liked.
Cash only! They also have the lowest ATM fees I have seen ($ 1.25). The best beers/​deals are on the back wall. They have some good deals on liquor as well (especially with some lesser known and significantly cheaper bourbons).

Formerly known as A1 Liquors, SoBro Spirits is the best little liquor store in the neighborhood and has a great selection of wines, imported, domestic, local /​national craft beers at the best prices.
The friendly staff knows their regulars and is very helpful. There are tastings held in store every so often if you’d like to try something new and an ATM to withdraw the $ you’ll need to make your purchase.
Love the new sign & name!

I’ve been coming here for years for great deals and great service. If they don’t carry something you want they will order it for you. This year alone they have started stocking Mezcal, Vista White by Brown County Winery and now Diet Ginger Beer. Best liquor store in town!

The people here are so helpful. I went in for a bottle of gin once, and I got to taste different options. Considering its location, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was very impressed. Cash only, though, which is a bummer.

Beer selection and prices are the best I have ever seen. I think they may buy up whatever they can get on closeout for various reasons; end of season or nearing expiration. Regardless, if you like beer and want something that doesn’t taste like water for $ 5 a six pack, this is the only place to go in the city. Hell, maybe in the country. Maybe in the universe. I just can’t say. The reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is because it is a fire hazard, it is cash only, AND there are always cops parked outside especially on weekends. There is for certain a concealed firearm hazard by the shopkeepers and the clientele. They cater to the good the bad AND the ugly. Also, the parking lot is a good place to buy food stamps for thirty cents on the dollar. ;)

A-​1 is a great full service liquor store!!! I know everyone loves the beer however I have quickly fell in love with their wine at discounted prices! You can snag a killer bottle anywhere from $ 3.99– $ 9.99. The deals are where it’s at! Also the staff on the floor has always been so helpful in helping me pick out what to get by my description. Great family owned store! I’m happy to support local business who ALWAYS do a great job of helping and keeping the customers happy! They also will carry your alcohol to your car for you if you have your hands full or bought a heavy load.
I highly recommend this store. The liquor prices are by far the best consistently, and the selection is impressive. The owner and management will actually bring in items you want that they don’t carry, as long as you are serious about buying them. Also, make sure you bring enough cash to pay! But if not they have an ATM to use. Great deals, prices, and service. It’s worth the drive if you don’t live nearby.

This place is my favorite liquor store in town. It’s family-​owned and I have yet to find better service anywhere else. On top of that, their prices meet and usually beat all the big chain stores. On two occasions I have inquired about a specific bourbon and the owner came out and greeted me and special ordered what I needed at a great price.

An update is long overdue, but I’ll make it short and sweet. They just got in some new Belgians. Not JCVD, but just as sexy.
Kasteelbier Cuvée du Château, 750 ml for $ 3.99. If you can find this beer retail, this size will cost you around $ 15 bucks. Not even joking. You can also buy a case of 12 for $ 31 bucks, which comes out to about $ 2.58/bottle. Can’t beat that with a Michael Jackson sequined glove crotch grab!
I also was able to procure a nice little single hop IPA by the name of Simcoe. Oh how she dances on my tongue… and smells like pink grapefruit. If the dancers @ Babes Showclub smelled this good, I’d be broke. Simcoe is Cali born and bred, and she’s got that 22 ounce hour glass figure. Simcoe is branded with a big «H» on the front, but that don’t stand for Ho… oh no. It stands for «How am I going to explain to my wife this intoxicating perfume that is lingering on my breath?» Simcoe adultery can be had for less than $ 2/​bottle. It usually retails for $ 7/​bottle on up. Sure, your wife may take half your shit, but at least Simcoe can ease them lips. Pucker up.
Cash only… unless you write checks. But, if you write checks, and happen to be standing in front of me in line, I’ll probably glass you (that’s British for: bust a bottle over your head).
P. S. Get on the e-​mail list

They also take personal checks, for those of us that are old school (and have lived in the neighborhood for 20 plus years)

A-​1 Liquor Store is carefully hidden away off College. It’s located near a gas station and is easily nonexistent to the outside world. And by that, I mean it seems completely off the radar. The first thing that is tough, and quite the shock when you’re trying to checkout, is that they are a cash-​only store. They have an ATM in the building, but you will get charged extra fees depending on your bank. Their reason for cash-​only is because they say it cuts down the cost for people to purchase alcohol here, ultimately making it cheaper overall. This makes sense, but can still be an inconvenience for a first-​time shopper. They have great deals here, such as pints of Rogue beers for $ 2, as well as actually selling Old Style beer! I was beyond excited when I found it here, as I’ve been searching everywhere in the city and nowhere seems to sell Old Style. Make this your Old Style pickup point!

My new favorite liquor store (although Alabama Liquors retains a space in my heart). A really nice and huge selection, terrific prices and a friendly staff. The clientele is diverse in all the right ways. Oh – they do only accept cash.

Wow, who knew this little gem was hidden in SoBro? I sure didn’t. Upon pulling up, the place seemed a little ghetto… a little uh, east side, if you will, but you know why? Because it’s freaking cheap! The alcohol in here was pretty inexpensive, but wait.
I’m not just talking about some cheap tallboys of bud.
No, there was a wide selection of micro brews at really decent prices. I went in here to pick up some sort of mix pack of some decent beer for Christmas gift boxes I was putting together.
One guy, guessing it was the owner– super friendly– was really helpful and offered to take my 12 pack of beer to the front counter while I continued to shop. I just wanted to hold it while I made my final decision. I’m sure he thought I’d drop it with my one handed grip, but I had to convince him that I was stronger than I look.

A-​1 Liquors is by far the best liquor store I’ve found in Indianapolis. The selection is solid: not huge, but you can probably find everything you need and some beers you never knew existed. I found these reasonably priced Ethiopian beers there. They were pretty impressive actually.
The main draw of A-​1 liquors though is the price. Indianapolis has insanely overpriced liquor stores. From the warm beer at supermarkets to the massive Kahn’s which hasn’t passed any of its saving from buying in bulk onto consumers to the seedy Bottle Shoppe south of broad ripple, liquor in Indianapolis is insanely overpriced. Not so at A-​1 liquors.
For instance, a 24 case of high life in bottles will only run you 13.99. That’s awesome. At the Bottle Shoppe, you’ll pay like, 8 bucks for a 6 pack. God I hate the Bottle Shoppe. Anyway, that’s what alcohol should cost. Hard liquor is similarly inexpensive.
Also, the owners are incredibly friendly and accommodating. Just a great liquor store. Thank you for everything, A-​1 liquors.
Oh, and they take cash only, so like, hit up the Chase on Keystone and 52^nd before you come here. Or if you’re some weirdo who doesn’t bank with Chase, they have another atm at the store.
Happy drinking Unilocalers

Do you like to shop at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx? Do you like hunting for hidden deals? If you do, A-​1 is the place for you! The outside appears to most as a typical urban liquor store, but it’s far from ordinary.
A-​1 does not accept credit cards, and as a result they do not have to pay transaction fees… because of this they’re able to price lower than their competitors. A great example is a fifth of Crown Royal (my normal litmus test to check pricing). Crown normally runs $ 22.99 to $ 25.99, A-​1 sells Crown for $ 19.99.
The other secret of this little store is their huge section of discounted beers and wines. Most are off-​season beers, or wines that are changing their labels or are excess inventory from other stores. A-​1 acquires these deals from the big distributors like National Wine & Spirits or Ollingers, and large stores like Kahn’s and 21^st Amendment.

This used to be my closest liquor store. Sometimes you’ll find some pretty good seasonal beers here on sale for super cheap. Good beer snacks too. Ladies, take a friend – it gets kind of scary at night. Cash only, but they have an ATM.