Carrollwood Liquors

If you’re a person of color, make sure to bring your identification.
According to the blond woman who claims she just started her manager requires her to check debit cards even for repeat customers.
(Most stores in the area use point of sale registers with PIN input devices, but insulting customers apparently makes more sense.)

Carrollwood liquors has been around for quite a while now. It’s located at the corner of Hudson Avenue and North Dale Mabry in the shopping center with Petsmart and Carrabba’s. So it’s kind of tough back in there and you have to be looking for it to really know it’s there.
This is much more than a neighborhood liquor store they have a wide variety of adult beverages. The store is clean, well laid out, and has terrific staff to help you at all times. They also have a good selection of wine, I haven’t really checked out the beer as I’m not a beer drinker but I’m sure that’s equally well done.
Since I live so close I have been coming to this liquor store on and off for at least 15 years or more. I love the convenience of the unique drive through window they have when I know exactly what I want and don’t need to look around or compare anything. For example if it’s time for a bottle of Crown Royal you know exactly what you want and the size and you can do the drive thru, which is a very convenient and this feature to have.
The one drawback I have with them is that I found them to be more expensive than say ABC liquors in the sales that they have. This isn’t a big enough deterrent to keep me from returning to them, but it is something to think about depending on your budget. Overall it’s a cool little store to go in then talk to the people that work there and see what they have to offer.
What’s a girl to do? Hey it’s convenient, friendly, close to home what more does a girl need.

What a cool liquor store! Everything pretty much the same as your typical liquor store but what makes them stand out is they have a drive thru! It’s definitely one of a kind. I can say I’ve never seen another one like it.
The staff are always friendly and willing to help with any questions you may have. Another plus side is during the weekend their open till 12am when others aren’t. I have noticed on some items they can be a little more expensive but still worth it.
I highly recommend checking these guys out. I’ve been coming to this location for years and will continue to do so.

Why 5 stars? BECAUSE THEY HAVE A DRIVE THROUGH! Hello? Genius! The staff is super nice (I’ve seen the same 3 men there every time I go, and all are helpful and friendly). Also the prices are good, but not the best.
Obviously Total Wine has lower prices, but I am willing to spend a few extra bucks to patronize a small business (with a drive through window)!
Highly recommend!