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Cork & Barrel
1633 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Before finding this shop I was having a lot of difficulty finding a great selection of micros and small batch cider companies. I had basically decided that Bev max was the best that CT had to offer. Boy was I wrong. This place might be the best liquor store Ive ever been too, period. Their walk in freezer section is massive, they have just about anything you want. The hard liquor/wine selection is also very robust. Lots of smaller batch companies to choose from. I also LOVE the almost excessive amount of sake they have in stock. One last thing, if you are looking for something specific and they dont have it, just ask and they will do their best to get it.

le
Review №2

I went in today and the two young women behind the register were rude. May i suggest getting better customer service to work behind the register.Not a pleasant experience.Thanks, but no thanks .

Mo
Review №3

So cute inside!! Absolutely love it

De
Review №4

Perfect shop. Perfect selection. Perfect employees thank you for always having or getting my favorite wine. P.s. the owners are awesome

Da
Review №5

The beer selection was unreal. All kinds of microbrew in their large beer cooler. I couldnt stop into Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. because they are closed for the season, but Cork &Barrel had some in stock. Very pleased!

Co
Review №6

They have a great selection of wines, beers, and liquor. A wide range of low to high end products. In normal times theyve also had local/regional vendors come in to offer samplings of their products, which is really nice.

Ka
Review №7

Favorite store+++variety of styles and prices of anything you can imagine: sake x tequila x wine x porr

Pe
Review №8

This place has the biggest beer fridge Ive ever been in! They have an extremely impressive amount of local beers, its basically a treasure trove. In fact, if I cant find a beer thats been locally distributed, theres a good chance it will end of up in their fridge.

Lo
Review №9

Something for everyone. Loved the variety, displays, and organization. Great for browsing and finding familiar favorites as well as finding something new.

Sc
Review №10

Great neighborhood package store. Honest owners

Sh
Review №11

So this was my first time going into this place and from reading the reviews everything was exactly like the 5 star service customers are getting. Everything was stack and place nicely and neat and the moment I got in there there was a gentleman who was very friendly and helpful. Once I was ready to purchase my items there was a older lady who maybe seem like the manager who started to take care of me. She ask for my ID which should be normal for liquor store so I didnt mind. Then handed me a paper to fill out and sign stating that I was over 21. Which I found to be weird because there someone purchasing there items right next to me and they were not filling out the form either nor the guy that walk out of the store. So Im not sure if it was an age thing because I seem to look younger than my age or a race thing. But I felt uncomfortable that I cant help support the community and experience the same customer service as other. It made it seem that I was up to no good. I would of felt more comfortable if they would of had the customer next to me filling out the same form that she gave me. But it seem that they can afford to lose customers over this process. I would to come back cause the gentleman that was on the floor amazing but I shouldnt have to fill like Im a criminal just to purchase items.

Ma
Review №12

Loved it. Definitely a new favorite find!

Fu
Review №13

Excellent service and amazing collection.

re
Review №14

Better than your average corner liquor store.just take the drive.i walked in looking for rum and walked out with some additional nuexpected goodies

He
Review №15

I have found my new go-to liquor store. This place is great. Always enough parking. Always in stock, great prices, great friendly people.

An
Review №16

This has been my go to store since they opened thier doors on the new store. I have gone to the owners with special orders and each time they have been able to get exactly what I wanted. The store is always neat and organized.

El
Review №17

Great selection of wine, bear, and spirits. Service is good for the area. I always come here for my small bottles of wine.

St
Review №18

Can only speak to the beer selection and customer service, but both are excellent. Its impressive how many different craft beers they are able to fit into the beer room! Plus, everyone I have interacted with over the last two years has been out-of-their-way friendly and helpful.

Th
Review №19

The people there are super nice to everyone. They make you feel at home (even though you are buying alcohol)

Al
Review №20

Wide selection of beers with plenty of famous New England stuff. They often have the kinds of beer that Ive heard about from beer friends. Whoever buys the stock knows their stuff. There is also plenty of wine and an assortment of liquors. Not as many specialty liquors however. Last time I visited, I was looking for ingredients for a Sazerac and I couldnt find any, besides the whiskey. It was also hard to find the store the first time because, while it is nice on the inside, there is no clear signage outside of the building.

Jo
Review №21

Excellent customer service. Large selection of beers and knowledgeable staff. Some pretty decent French wines. And a big plus, they carry my sister in laws cigarette brand, More.

Jo
Review №22

Very helpful employees

ja
Review №23

Very good local beer selection. I wish there was more selection for singles but it is very difficult to break up expensive 4 packs and make all the sales so I understand not doing it. Prices seem to be fair and most of the beer is stored in a walk in cooler room so thats a major plus!

Co
Review №24

A great liquor store with a very large and great selection of beers, whiskey, wines, and more. Large cooler with ready to go beers. Staff is great. Super friendly and always trying to help. Even reached out to me to let me know my beverage arrived so I could come by and purchase it. Prices are fair and I believe I have found my go to liquor store. Only complaint is the parking lot is a little tight and makes getting in and out a little harder than it should be.

Em
Review №25

Amazing owners and staff. When you walk in, you are always greeted with a smile and a hello. Great selections and tastings.

Al
Review №26

Great selection of wine, beers and whatever else you might like, always friendly to customers and the owner helps you choose if you want to try something new.

Al
Review №27

My go to for wine and beer. The manager always takes time to have a chat and make recommendations. Their weekly tastings are also a lot of fun and showcase a wide range of local wine and beer producers/suppliers. When I wanted Aspalls cider from the UK, they ordered it for me. They also stock my favorite Polish beers regularly.

La
Review №28

Broad selection. Every experience level can find something that will work for them. Nicely presented store with good customer service.

Ph
Review №29

I cant speak directly for their wine or liquor selection, but they keep a fantastic selection of craft beers. Every single time I go, I see at least a dozen beers Ive never seen before. Staff has always been super helpful. Their prices seem a little high, so youll probably want to go elsewhere for more common items like macro brews, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, etc. On the hand, if youre looking to find something new or rare, this is a great place to look.

Al
Review №30

Excellent selection on wines and anything else you may need. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience.

Li
Review №31

Staff is helpful and friendly. This place has a big selection of wine, spirits and beer compared to other locations in the area. Its were I usually buy my blie moon mango beer and european beers/wine.

Jo
Review №32

Great selection at a fair price.

Ni
Review №33

Great selection of craft beers and wine. Very friendly service. Must go to check out beer cave.

Zu
Review №34

Huge selection of craft beer in a massive walk in freezer. Friendly and helpful staff. Owner Prashant is a great guy!

An
Review №35

Great variety of beer and wine. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice interior. Offer wine tasting. Will order and text when request arrives.

Ro
Review №36

Fantastic selection, friendly staff. They also have beautiful flowers and small drinks-related gifts, cheeses, salamis, lemons & limes, fancy mixers, etc.

Lu
Review №37

I love this place. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Jo
Review №38

The staff are extremely helpful and courteous. This place is now officially one of my favorite spots for wines!

Ca
Review №39

I loved it there

Me
Review №40

Excellent selection and top notch service.

Br
Review №41

Very nice place, good selection of basically everything, and very helpful staff.

Ma
Review №42

Great beer selection.....and always cold!

Li
Review №43

Great selection, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect neighborhood spot.

el
Review №44

They always seem to have what I m looking for and always willing to help find it if they don’t have it.

Ro
Review №45

The expanded new store has a much larger selection of beers, wine, and spirits. The location makes for much easier parking and is much easier for getting in and out.

Br
Review №46

Pretty good selection for beer and such.

ni
Review №47

Very nice store with very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Ma
Review №48

A great selection and the owners and staff couldnt be friendlier or more knowledgable. every neighborhood should have a liquor store like this one.

Er
Review №49

Attentive and helpful staff.

ma
Review №50

Great selections ....fabulous customer service ...

Da
Review №51

Friendly service and a mega selection of craft beer.

Pe
Review №52

Great store! Great staff!

Ja
Review №53

Best Packi in Hamden. I dont go anywhere else. Yes, Im from Boston.

Th
Review №54

Large selection and great staff.

Ch
Review №55

Very helpful staff!

Gi
Review №56

Great product and customer service!

Ke
Review №57

Love this place

La
Review №58

Fried chicken was awful

Cl
Review №59

They have everything and if they dont theyll order it

Fl
Review №60

Price tags dont line up

Ja
Review №61

Incredible selection of beer.

Ga
Review №62

A business that goes above and beyond for their customers.

Ri
Review №63

Pretty darn good considering the limited space

Ad
Review №64

Great store

Iv
Review №65

Love them!

CC
Review №66

Awesome selection!!

Wa
Review №67

Nice place

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:1633 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517, United States
  • Site:http://corkandbarrelhamden.com/
  • Phone:+1 203-691-6949
Categories
  • Liquor store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–9PM
  • Thursday:9AM–10PM
  • Friday:9AM–10PM
  • Saturday:9AM–10PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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