Gallery Market at Union Square

It was a fine afternoon when friends and I were visiting the city by the bay. It was a long day of shopping and we had a late dinner reservation. As our gastronomic adventures were about to begin, we knew that sustenance was in order to tide us over to our late dinner plans. We quickly decided a charcuterie was in order! Wine and cheese must be had! While we found the cheese and meat easily, where would one go and find a nice bottle (or two) of wine that we could enjoy?
Well, it just so happened that I was on Powell street earlier and remembered coming across a large wine shop. Quickly I headed in that direction and found a very respectable selection of not only California wines, but from France, Italy, New Zealand and all the major regions where respectable wine comes from. Now, why might it just be a-​ok? The prices were horrendous! I’m used to high taxes on booze, but this was just on the verge of highway robbery, then it dawned on me… convenience is what I was about to pay for.
In the end, one of the staff was able to help me pick out a bottle of white to complement the cabernet I had already selected and helped me make my purchases and be on my way! It was quick, efficient, and they knew their stuff.
Ultimately, when you need wine in Union Square, it comes down to Gallery Market or the neighborhood convenience store. Honestly… go with whatever is closer! They also have a rather large selection of hard alcohol if you might prefer that instead!

COMPLETE RIPOFF! DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT FOR YOU TO GET LIQUOR!
So many reviews talk about the nice and courteous staff but it’s all just a BIG LIE and FRONT to get non-​liquor connaisseurs to purchase bottles of bubbly/​wine that in actuality cost $ 30-​$ 50 for $ 160-​$ 300. This is no exaggeration. My bf and I were in the area and decided to purchase a bottle of Moet Chandon. The bottle was already overpriced by 200% but we still were going to purchase it. At the checkout, one of the employees raved about not having the ability to take us to the «secret”/exclusive wine cellar and so, naïve, we checked it out. He talked us into buying a bottle of bubbly for $ 160 whose actual price was $ 40. It’s okay to be overpriced in SF but by 400%?! NO WAY!
Seriously, beware of these conniving, yet sweet, people. Save your money and go elsewhere.

$ 9 for a pack of cigarettes! YOU MUST BE KIDDING ME.
Gallery Market @ Union Square, you’re a rip off! walk down the street to corner stores or ⁷⁄₁₁ this place is head over heels on emptying your pockets.
And the lady who works here has a nasty attitude. «RUDE! COMPLICATED ORDER! No… YOU GET A COKE!» :Bön qui qui:

I don’t know about anything else, but the staff working here were very courteous and nice to me here even If i was just there nitpicking on mini-​bottles for half an hour, they treated me just as if I was a big spender and not some punk looking at cheap items, I will definitely be coming here regularly.

What can I say? 5 stars says it all. Great wine, great conversation and an evening my girlfriend and I will never forget. People will quibble about prices but when quality is on the table what is there to argue about?
Highly recommended. If you are trying to expand your palette they have over a dozen 3 course *flights* for their wine tasting. Owner and staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.
Also, if you are an art devotee there may be some additional surprises that you won’t be expecting.
Thanks Sam!

This was a clean, inviting liquor store I Union Square. Great selection, but definitely over-​priced.

What an amazing find — they had just opened up a wine tasting room on the second floor a week before we found them. This really isn’t a liquor store, it’s a wine lover’s dream and an independent. The wine selection is extensive and therei s a wide range in pricing. The wine cellars are truly incredible and the staff is very helpful and knowlegeable. The tasting room is a real surprise compared to the ordered chaos on the first floor. It was was of the best wine tasting experiences I have had.

This place still Rocks! Went in for a rare wine and sure enough they had it and the guy recommended another bottle that was less expensive and that was better than the one I went in for. Great store! love these guys!

This place is very convenient if you’re staying in Union Square seeing how I only found 2 convenient stores in the Powell/​Geary area. They offer ½ bottles of wine which can be fun if you’re looking to try a variety and this place is typical of what you’d find in a Mom & Pop shop.
I gave this place 3 stars for the A-​OK prices and very basic selection for mixers. For a standard bottle 750ml of Skyy, a 12 pk of Bud Light, and a small bottle of cranberry juice, we spent about $ 60.

Our mission, that we chose to take, was to pick up a couple bottles of Pisco (where we live, they are a rarity).
The very personable person who helped us (I think he was the owner), looked around and noticed they didn’t have any, but he said his other store would. He said they could run a few bottles down to us in seconds. I was a bit skeptical, especially since we were under the gun, and fixin’ to head to the airport. We obliged him and said we’d do it.
Sure enough, someone entered the market at a running pace with two bottles of Pisco. With service like this, props must be given, son.

Not your average liquor store.
My bo and I made the huge mistake of going in and purchasing alcohol like it was.
For 4 single shot bottles of alcohol, and one Gatorade, our bill totaled around $ 30. Ridiculous.
On the plus side, the staff were very friendly and courteous.
Yet I still feel very cheated.

This place is a little deceiving. As you’re walking by, the windows are filled with souvenirs and trinkets and gadgets and bottles of wine. I didn’t know if this was a souvenir shop or a convenience store. Upon entering though, it all makes sense.
This is a wine store. They do carry souvenirs and tobacco, but the focus here is wine. It’s an impressive three-​level store with wine available on each floor.
Ever since the dinner at Waterbar where we had a great pinot noir from Oregon, I have been on the search for that wine. This store doesn’t carry it, but they do have a good and wide variety of other wines and bubbly. The staff is really helpful and kept searching the racks with me to try to find this great pinot. No such luck.
But if you’re in the area and you need to pick up some wine, I would suggest stopping off here!