Bob’s Liquors

You gotta support a business like this. This is a true connoisseur’s wine establishment. From the outside it looks like any other liquor store, but inside… wow, what an incredible collection of wine. Bob is a great guy to talk to, especially wine. If you are looking for something unique and out of the ordinary, Bob would more than likely have what you are looking for in his secret stash somewhere lol. Go visit this place.

This is the only place I buy wine now. They are very friendly and knowledgeable, and give the best recommendations on wine based on your preferences and price range. Every wine that has been recommended has become a new favorite. They have a good selection of unique craft beers too.

Now this is a wine shop! The man there knows his stuff! He’s super passionate about his business and it shows in his wonderfully crafted selection.
He was super friendly and not stuffy like in some other places. I will always shop here!

This is one of the best businesses in America. It’s the kind of store your grandparents told you about, with values that seem too great to be true, like they might be an exaggerated daydream.
Bob cares about wine, but he also cares about you. I’m not kidding.
If I find out you bought your wine from Ralph’s and not Bob’s, I will personally come find you and shake you until you admit you were wrong.

I was in town for ten minutes and needed to bring some wine to a dinner party, so I consulted the old Unilocal,and it brought me there. The shopping center seemed to be under construction, so it was a little hard to get access to the store. We entered the lot from a side street. Really, I wasn’t expecting much. I was half expecting boxed wine, Boone’s. and if I was lucky a gallon of burgundy. Once inside, there were boxes stacked everywhere, and some refrigerators of wine that didn’t seem to be functioning at full capacity. The kid behind the counter looked half asleep. But, when I solicited some conversation about wine. Wow! I was really surprised at how much this guy new. He had the white I was looking for already chilled (Rombauer Chardonnay) and suggested a red in similar price range. The wines were very well received at dinner, and when we mentioned where had bought them, our local hosts were impressed that we had found that place. Apparently it’s like known for being what it is, and the owner has tons great and some very old and precious wines… all just sitting around in dusty boxes and wine racks. Maybe that’s the way to find a great wine, kind of like finding a fossil, or a fantastic vintage shirt. I love place like this. Big fan of Bob’s and will definitely go back if I’m ever in San Clemente again.

If you’ve ever wondered what a third world liqour store would be. This is it! Only beer and wine with no refrigeration. They don’t take out of state ID’S and there’s a 10 dollar minimum on credit/​debit cards with a charge. I can throw a rock from my house and hit the store but would rather go to ralphs or stater bros

Let’s start with I know nothing yet everything about wine. I was brought up on tri-​annual Napa runs and spent endless days listening to how wine is made and learning the different notes and so on including tastings pairings and judging… I hate wine. It’s not my thing. Give me the finest water and I’m in heaven. However when gifting a friend who is quite the connoisseur of fine French wine (even once living in Bordeaux) I was at a loss. I was referred here by a del mar wine store due to the exacting nature of my request. I didn’t even know this place existed and I go to a spin studio just a few hundred yards away all the time! This place nailed it finding me a region I requested the year and type. Being thrown by the cost (although I should of known) I got it hoping it was an awesome gift. My friend was blown away and the closest other place that had anything comparable was the The Bank in downtown SD. (Which I also called and was price comparable) I think pricing is extremely fair as this is a small town, a small business, and MUCH closer then the next store who could supply me this at the same cost. Unfortunately I don’t buy much alcohol but when I need to again I’ll be back. In fact if he can get craft beers that I can’t find distributed out here I’ll be back sooner!

A great place to get advice on which bottle of wine would be the best! We have enjoyed trying the picks the owner has recommended. Don’t let the outside or inside décor turn you away.

Bob’s is a small family-​owned liquor/​wine shop that has been passed down through generations. It’s a little hard to find, but we like it that way as it is a true gem. Rob (the owner) is a super friendly guy who really knows his wines, and will take the time to show you different wines and/​or beers to your liking. He has an amazing, extensive selection of both wine and craft beer, almost all of which he has tasted himself. You won’t find most of these wines in any supermarket. My husband and I look forward to going here, as we never know what we might find, it’s fun to shop there and we really enjoy talking with Rob. He turned us on to several awesome wines and beers that we now like to buy regularly! I HIGHLY recommend this shop for anyone who is looking for a unique selection of wine and/​or beer in a super friendly, local atmosphere. Go and support our local SC business! :)

Visiting Dana Point for the weekend and wanted a nice bottle of wine and found Bob’s via Google. We bought the winethe owner recommended at $ 50 for the bottle. What a disappointment. First the bottle was corked, and then when we googled the wine, the MSRP is roughly $ 30/​bottle. We were had. Hope this review warns others so they aren’t taken for a ride. Buyer beware.

Today he turned me on to the Almanac Pale Ale… amazing brew!

Very friendly owner who really knows his wine. We were in Dana Point for a weekend and found good reviews, so we decided to stop in. It was a little hard to find because the store does not have a large sign on the front, so keep your eyes open. The owner gave us great reccomendations for wines and he was not a snob. They have wines from under $ 10 to over $ 1,000. Support this great small business, it is a real find! p. s. the wine prices are good, our Wild Horse Chardonnay was $ 13.99 and back home it is at least $ 2 more!

Great selection of beverages, not just alcohol but great unique sodas. Wine is awesome, great shop, crates of wine line the stores and create a giant mouse maze to reveal awesome selections. Family business passed down the generations’ and if they don’t have it they will keep an eye out and get it. They are super accommodating and will recommend something close to your pallet if they don’t have what you want. Plenty of beer and not just wine, but the regions they carry are better than the typical wine store or local market. Sort of a community staple, worth a visit, fun to shop and plenty of parking.

Pliny & Blind Pig available in the back. One per customer & only the owner is allowed to sell it to you. I can understand the quantity limit but when you ask for either, he will not sell them to you unless you buy another micro brew for each «back room» Russian River beer you want… He said he doesn’t make a profit unless he does it this way which is ludicrous. I never really cared before, because I usually like to pick up a little variety, until last weekend. I asked for one of each of the aforementioned beers & a bottle of wine to which he replied that I had to buy FOUR beers to get just two RRs regardless of the $ 20 bottle of wine. I said I’d only buy two others & he begrudgingly complied after a little back & forth negotiating. I’ve never been to any other liquor store that has this practice. Either sell it or don’t. Don’t try to take advantage of people already patronizing your store… Sorry for the bad punctuation & grammar…

Even if the inventory was subpar (which it was far from) I would give this place a 5 based on the guy behind the counter. Robert really knows is stuff and is incredibly personable and will take the time to give recommendations and explanations. I’m not big into wine but this is definitely where I would go. Not a huge selection of craft beers but he has really good stuff and an extremely cold cooler (helps preserve the flavor of the beer). Great find and looking forward to going back. Don’t let Mark H’s review discourage you– MAJOR outlier if I’ve ever seen one!

The owner has a bad attitude and the people he employs know nothing about wine or math for that matter. Why pay 20% more on products for a guy who doesn’t appreciate his customers when you can go to Costco and get better service.

I wanted to send sparkling wine in my place to a bachelorette party in San Clemente… but I was in Brooklyn.
Google turned up some good reviews for Bob’s. I called and spoke to a very nice woman who told me they don’t deliver as a rule, but that didn’t mean that wouldn’t do it – she had to ask Robert (I assume Bob?). Robert returned my call to say that he absolutely would deliver three bottles, and helped me pick out a good brand in my price range. He even delivered two bottles chilled and one at room temperature in case the revelers wanted save one for brunch or another celebratory occasion — very thoughtful.
The bachelorette even commented on how nice he was when he made the delivery.
The bottom line: With gratitude from Brooklyn for making me look classy (ier than I really am).
ERF

Bob’s is as good as it gets for wine buyers. They have a huge selection of fine wines in stock, and a great selection of beer and many hard to find ales. Their beer cooler is the coldest around… 30 degrees. This little shop may not be very swanky, but this is really the best place to shop for help in selecting a wine in any price range, or getting information about different wineries. Bob’s has been in the same location for forty years which indicates they have a loyal following… including me.