C. Michael’s Drink Store

Around the world in 80 beers, the World Cup of booze, the UN of bottled lager… Biere, bier, cerveza. Well, you get the idea.
The biggest draw of the store is not only the range, but the sheer scope. We can all name a favourite bottled brew from Spain, Mexico, Thailand, France, Germany, Italy, Holland and Belgium. Many could name two, perhaps also listing their fave from Portugal, perhaps Greece or Japan. But this offy adds, to the already heady mix, beer from Cambodia, Cyprus, Austria and Zanzibar, among others.
While the shop front may seem to not promise an awful lot — and of course, if you want a Twix, Lambrini or scratchings, you can still fill your boots — It remains a treat for connoisseurs, whether their heads are turned by a funny label or something straddling the line between full-​body and light crispness. This isn’t all smart-​Alec code for a drunk’s paradise, it’s genuine — this place is effectively a beer boutique. You could do worse than shop here for the man who thinks he has everything. When was the last time he sunk a brew from Africa?

Offering remarkably cheap wine, beer and spirits, and delivering friendly customer service, this local drinks store is pleasant, well-​priced and definitely worth stopping by on a visit to Sutton Coldfield town centre.
This deceptively spacious off-​license really opens up on entry. It appears small from the outside, but in actuality, it offers two large rooms, stacked from wall-​to-​wall with a wide range of alcoholic beverages. The wine is very cheap in comparison with high street supermarkets and many beers are on bulk-​buy offers.
On my visit, the guy running shift was welcoming and friendly and I bought a large bottle of Disaronno for just £12! Some aisles in the store are narrow and feel a little claustrophobic, but C. Michael’s Drink Store cannot be knocked for its great value, large stock and pleasant customer service. I’d definitely visit again.