Atlas Liquors

Nothing like having an ad on your website and then act befuddled when a customer asks for an item in the ad. Atlas Liquor in Quincy advertises their «sale» items I guess to bring you into the store with the intention of selling you something that isn’t on the sale list. Last week we drove all the way to Atlas for an item listed in the sale and then was told that they don’t even stock it that maybe one of the other stores called Atlas Liquors do stock it or might some other time. When asked to check into it it I was told I’d get a call back after they asked the boss the next day and of course never got a call back. Compared to the personal service I have received at Gary’s Liquor in Hancock Village, also a long drive for me, this place is a waste of time.

I had no idea this place had some real good deals on certain liquors and super amazed at the extensive wine collection! Very impressive indeed. My neighbor asked me to get some stuff for her since she can’t drive for a bit after a recent accident. Who knew this place — despite being not too far away from where I am, was totally ignored by me just because it is not on my usual driving routes. Well, now I know…
I like the arrangement in the store. Especially the wine section. The wines are very well arranged and classified into sections per countries of origin. Now for not a very huge liquor store, that is something quite uncommon. I felt like a dork taking a picture of the wine section — but hey, I had to. Most small liquor stores have enough options to chose from but the aisles are so full to make the most of the space, and there is no classification of any sort — more often than not, and if there is — for wines, its based on the different kinds of reds, and whites and that’s about it. Not here. Plus, I also liked that the focus here is more on specific brands and of good quality at that (really good French wine collection), and those were displayed in neat columns. And the prices are just too good.
Finally, the kind of sale prices on certain brands of Vodka — possibly the best prices I have seen in Quincy. After being here all these years, I have some place that has always been there, to explore in the days to come. Helping neighbors has it’s own kind of payoffs!

Atlas is my favorite place to go when I am looking for a new beer to try or a high end scotch. Along with a fantastic selection they have great prices.

I went into Atlas today to find a specific wine; So I asked one of the associates for help. He told me he was on break & passed me on to another person. I was looking for an Italian wine but the other associate had no fucking clue of what products they carried. It was such a joke. I ended up reading every label & bottle for nearly half an hour & decided on a generic Moscato. Epic FAIL!!!

Atlas has competitive prices and an incredibly helpful staff. I’ve found their employees to be knowledgeable without being pushy.

Great beer selection! Wine selection isn’t awful but it probably wouldn’t be my go-​to wine shop (anyway, who am I kidding, 90% of the time I’m content with Bota Box anyway, which they carry). Pretty good liquor selection — they carry Beauport and Bully Boy, both local, and both of which I really like. Friendly cashiers, easy parking.

Their craft beers are sometimes skunky, I find. You’re better off going over to Stop and Shop in NQ for beer where things seem to move more. They buy a lot of junk that gets dusty. The wine selection is meh.
I’ve asked simple questions of employees and can never get any kinds of answers. They’re generally not very friendly. I’m not surprised by the racist comment.
Inside the store is kind of a dump, as well. Not that it matters, I mean it is a liquor store. The name is not trying to be anything but.

I’m not a giant craft beer person, but you can tell they put alot of time and effort into that department. Else, it’s a decent liquor store, and the service is friendly.

Agreed the wine selection is lacking, but they’ve got a tremendous craft beer selection, especially given their South Shore location.
Staff is super helpful with suggestions, and they’ve carried an item specifically for me, are happy to order something not on the shelves if their distributor can get it, etc.
If I’m nearby and looking for cheap prices, a solid selection, and genuinely friendly service, I’m here.

YOU DECIDE:
I was in line behind a black guy buying his after-​work six-​pack. The older woman behind the register (owner/​family) refused to turn around to find the bottle of VSOP he asked for.
He desisted and paid for his beer. The Atlas woman bagged it and the black patron grabbed a couple of paper-​bag wine sleeves and put them in his bag of beer.
Atlas woman’s face contorts in hatred, «what are you stealin’ from me»?
Black guy responds, defensive now, «I’m just grabbing a couple pf paper bags, etc.»
«GET THE HELL OUT OF MY STORE,» says the racist.
I called her on it. I told her I would never shop there again. «I was going to invite you back tomorrow,» she replied sarcastically.
«I think you’re a racist,» I said.
«Do you want this,» she concludes unfazed, holding up my receipt for my beer and wine.
I complained to the manager, who was nonplussed and didn’t take my name.
This is one of those wine shops that sells almost exclusively American wine.
Never again, and I suggest you do the same.
Joe
Milton, MA

Great liquor store — they have everything you need. Anytime we’re in Quincy we stop and stock up on liquor because they have pretty good prices. The also have the nicest little old lady that works there… she makes me smile every time.
Though they have a decent parking lot, we’ve almost gotten into 4 car accidents while parking or trying to leave. It’s a little tight so be extra careful! Don’t drink and park!

5 stars for the beer and liquor selection. Their wine selection is limited but has a lot of bottles you won’t find in other stores. They are strict about IDs so don’t forget yours.

since national stopped carrying my 1.75 litre gosling’s black seal (;_​;), i’ve been in the market for a new purveyor of fine spirits. atlas has just won out — for now.
in addition to the aforementioned gosling’s, atlas has a HUGE selection of scotch and craft beers. macallan 12, macallan 18, macallan. .. 17? i didn’t even know they made a 17. glenlivet 12, 15, 18 & 21 are all here — one big happy loud red-​nosed hiccoughing family. the big brands are well represented, but so are many smaller, hard-​to-​find makers.
i assume this would apply to all of their liquors but, frankly, i barely made it out of the whiskey aisle alive.
the wine selection is moderately sized, but well organized by nation/​region and variety each clearly marked. within each region atlas stocks wines at a variety of price points from the 2 for $ 12 specials to $ 70 or $ 80 a bottle mama-​jamas.
their craft beer selection is superb. atlas offers most varieties both in their coolers along the entire back wall, or warm in their own aisle. i estimate it will take me a solid year or 2 to drink my way through their selection.
the staff is friendly, but the first time i went in i bought a bottle of scotch that was supposed to be on sale and was charged full price for it. i didn’t catch it at the time. their bad for overcharging me, my bad for not noticing it. live and learn. not something i’m docking them for, but i double-​check my receipts if i’m buying something on sale.
it’s location at the intersection of adams street and beale is reasonably convenient, even without a car.

This place used to be pretty bad, but over the past few years they have been constantly expanding their beer selection and it’s become my go-​to store. For the most part on beer their prices are low/​average. They seem to have a good wine selection too but i’m no expert there. It’s a pretty small store. They have some snacks. The staff are all pleasant as long as you have ID. Do not even bother walking in if you don’t have ID on you, they don’t take any risks in that department so they will not sell to you.
They are consistantly improving; it seems like the staff themselves are interested in new beers so they continue to carry new brands/​new brews from brands they already have.
Also, free lollipops at the checkout. BONUS.

I agree. Great location, and a really great wine selection. Can’t beat it.