Colonial Liquors

Yes, the prices are cheap, but the customer service isn’t so hot. My problem with this store is that I bought a six pack of what was supposed to be lagunitas only to make it home and look down to realize that all six beers had been replaced by another cheaper kind. I tried to contact the business about this, but couldn’t find a working number. Not acceptable and I tend to believe the only way that would happen is on purpose.

What’s not to like? Went in for wine, came out with three bottles all reasonably priced, nice people at the counter, easy shopping, pop the champagne.

3.5
One thing’s for sure: they ain’t lyin’ about the prices. Wow. If you’re pinching pennies, strapped for cash or just plain ol’ cheap… but in need of adult juice, drive down to Melrose and enjoy some of the most wallet-​friendly booze prices in town. I mention ‘booze’ because that’s what you’ll find here. Well, that and wine. Like many liquor stores around town, beer is an afterthought and if you’re really in need of suds, there’s a pretty awesome destination across the street. But this isn’t the time or place for that review. This review is all about cheap booze and wine.
The number 3 is very popular here. 3 for $ 21? Okay. 3 for $ 10.99? What? Amazing. I’m in. Now, you shouldn’t see these prices and expect to walk out with bottles of Dom or Cristal but I doubt you’d find either here anyway.* But, for the price point, I think you’ll be more than satisfied for what you’re getting. As with most things in life, this is all relative. But, if you find yourself on a Saturday shopping at a place named Colonial Discount Liquors, I would hope that your expectations are firmly in place. The store itself isn’t so large as to get lost. There’s a decent amount of space to walk around and shop for some choice bottles (take some time and look around). As one might expect as such a venue, there are some ‘colorful’ characters who shop here. From what I observed, everyone’s harmless enough but if interacting with the unwashed masses gives you hives, you may want to leave the pearls at home. Remember: this place is cheap. That’s why you’re here.
If in the search for cheap (seriously, cheap) booze, take the time to stop on by and check out what you can find. 10 to 1, you’ll be walking out with, at least, one bottle of Gato Negro. I think the folks at CL are investors.
*But if you did, I bet they go for much cheaper than you’d expect. Save me a bottle.

I love this place! I am the 3/10.99 shopper and the wines are amazingly good. There are usually some from Chile, Italy or France… Just my thing!
I love the 2008 review that said it wasn’t in a swank area. It’s swank now but the store itself isn’t… But that’s cool with me when the prices are right :))

This place was packed with boxes and a little crowded with extra stock but the positive side is that they have a great selection. The guys working were all sorts of personable and very willing to help us find anything we were looking for. They even had us taste stuff to make sure we liked it before purchasing. Great customer service.
They had some excellent craft beers but the beer selection was a bit small. More for just picking up some bombers or other single bottles. You won’t find a case of Bud Light here for the non-​good beer drinkers so you’ll need to go elsewhere for that.

Based on whatever route I decide to take home, I pass Colonial Liquors if I want.
And I want quite often ;)
It does look a bit sketchy, but the staff couldn’t be any friendlier. Plus the things I buy are usually a dollar or three cheaper
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They do have really great deals if you’re buying in bulk ($ 3 for $ 10.99 and up) for people who aren’t wine snobs.
Give them a try!

Good prices and decent box wine, sometimes on sale for extremely low prices. I usually just enter, turn right, take three bottles of Gato Negro, pay, and leave.
I like the free-​form parking lot entry /​exit. There’s no curb, so watch for cars turning in and out in random trajectories.

If you’re boozin’ on a budget, here is my advice:
Go to Frugal MacDoogal for liquor, and Colonial Liquors for the wine. They always have a running special for wine — 3 bottles for $ 11 — and sometimes others. I don’t know that much about wine, but I do know what tastes good and I’ve never had a bad bottle from Colonial.

This is a great wine shop for modest prices, but it’s really not all that much less that other places. First of all, unless you work or live by Colonial Liquors, you’ll probably spend more in gas getting there, given gas prices these days. But, if you are out this way, they do have wines discounted somewhat. One pinot noir I like is normally around $ 8.99 at Frugal MacDoogal’s (see review). I got the same wine here for $ 7. See what I mean? I also saw another wine I like discounted about two dollars as well.
If you are buying a lot of wine for a party or summer cookout, this place would save you money. Two dollars here and there adds up! But, if you purposely go here hoping to get your normally $ 60 bottle of Russian River Valley Pinot for $ 5, I hate to tell you, but it ain’t happenin’! No steep discounts here. But, hey, a buck is a buck and if you save a couple, good for you!
I’ll give this place another try next time in in the neighborhood, which isn’t often. A good friend does work in this area, so she swings by and loves the bargain she gets. Who wouldn’t?

I will recommend this place to anyone looking to buy decent wine at a low price. It’s not located in a swanky part of town; actually I usually only go when it’s light out.
The guys here are great though. They have wine choices – get this – 3 for $ 10, 3 for $ 15, and 3 for $ 21! Most of the selections, even in the 3 for $ 10, are really good too! A lot of the cheaper bottles are new wines that haven’t gotten much recognition yet, hence the low price. If you walk in and ask for a great, say, pinot, they may point you to one of the lesser known varieties – aka $ 4 or $ 5/​bottle!
I say it often but I’m not much of a wine snob. However, I have friends who really know their wine, and they love Colonial too! I highly recommend it, especially if you have to buy for a large crowd or party. Ask them about discounted rates by the case as well, if you are buying for an event!
I take away one star just because of the semi-​sketchy location, but otherwise it’s great!