Ardmore Wine & Spirits Shop

It is a PA store which is a problem for good wine. They are unable to order wine if it is already reserved for restaurants. Staff has limited knowledge in fine wines and the chairman selection is not that great. I am so glad we live near Jersey and Delaware. Total Wines in Delaware and The Corkscrew in Princeton are the best!

When you have stores like this, the state liquor systems doesn’t seem so bad. They have a pretty good selection, and I can generally find what I need. It seems like every time I stop in they’re sampling something by the registers.
The parking lot out front usually sucks, but there’s a huge free lot across the street. It’s a place that has things other stores don’t so it can be worth the trip.

Wine & Spirits can get pretty sleazy sometimes, but this location is far from. I feel so lucky to have this in Ardmore!
The selection here is absolutely massive. There are never items you «wish» they had because the variety is so expansive. Plus, something amazing is always on sale!
The employees at the cash register can be a little rough around the edges sometimes but they’re helpful, for the most part. The long lines go pretty quickly too.
This place even does the occasional wine tasting. Although I’ve never been to one, the descriptions seem pretty classy and fun.
I will certainly come here for all of my alcoholic needs! Well, except beer. Pennsylvania really needs to fix all of this nonsense.

I came in on a Sunday with my mom for supplies for a family party. The selection is fine, but I have never seen such a miserable staff in my life. Each one looked more pissed off than the last. An old woman was carrying multiple bottles to the register and set them down on a counter for some relief. The woman at the register didn’t even look up and just said «I’m closed.» The guy ringing us up at the other register actually said to an entire line full customers, «Why don’t any of you stay home? Or go to the shore, or for a nice Sunday drive? Why’d you all have to come in here?» He proceeded to tell me that he hated his job and couldn’t wait to never work another Sunday in his life. I probably shouldn’t have engaged him, but I asked «Isn’t the point of retail for people to patronize the establishment?», to which he responded, «Not for me.» Ugh, such a turn off. Maybe he’s just mad that everyone’s buying stuff for parties and he doesn’t have any to go to. I’d rather go anywhere else than deal with the misery that is this place.

I can’t believe I haven’t given a review on this location yet. I apologize, so let me just go ahead and do this one up.
This is located in the Ardmore shopping plaza next to the Planet Fitness location. Parking can be a hassle, but you always have a free lot located across the street with ample spots. This is also one of the biggest Wine and Spirits stores i have been to. I am impressed with all the selections they provide for the customer.
This store has it all basically, if you can’t find it here I don’t know what to tell you. These guys are always having specials running, Thanksgiving along Christmas you can always find great deals. Gift boxes with complimentary shot glasses or regular glasses with the logo on them are always on sale. Another reason why to stop in not just for the holidays, but to give as gifts. The liquor and wine selections are overwhelming with the isles upon isles of endless selections. The libation gods would be very pleased with this, along with the aficionados that come in.
These guys in here are nothing but courteous, knowledgeable and helpful if you are confused in what to look for. The store hours are very accommodating so there isn’t a rush to get there before 7pm. Clean and bright, with never any type of hold up when trying to check out. I have nothing but good experiences when I come in, seeing where I am at they might not have what I am looking for.
In all a great staff, clean store, ample amounts of selections in liquors and wines. What else could you be looking for?

If you know me, you know I like to pop bottles. Bottles of bubbles. Recently, on a trip for Kahlua for a recipe (seriously PA, it is annoying I have to make a second trip to a store for this), I noticed they were bringing in beaucoup bottles to help bring in the New Year. These were serious bottles, not just your usual Asti or Moet.
If you want to sip on something special as you sing Auld Lang Syne, take a trip to Ardmore.
The staff is always super friendly too.

This is now the only place I will willingly go to buy wine in the state of PA. I second most of the positive comments in other reviews and will add that the staff is usually able to give good suggestions for large purchases if you are hosting a party or reception. But on occasion I have found the staff to be rushed, which I find annoying when I am buying a case or more of decently priced wine. I have also been annoyed when they have recommended wines that, when asked, they admit they have never tried. That’s just lame. But it is a fun place to browse, with some unusual stock covering a wide price range. They also stock local spirits, like Blue Coat, which makes me happy. In sum, given that PA is essentially locked in the Prohibition era, I am grateful that I live within walking distance of this little oasis.

I favor privatization and am generally against this little piece of Moscow in the USA so the highest rating I’ll give a W&S store is a 3. This is the biggest and best W&S in my area though. They are open more than any other locations nearby and they have the best selection. If I don’t feel like driving to Delaware, I go here.
Downsides: parking sucks at this strip mall, and then there are all the regular beefs about the state run liquor arrangement. One of my favorite wines, Willamette valley vineyards pinto noir is $ 28 vs $ 20 in Delaware, NJ, or Virginia. And that’s one that they actually carry.
Hopefully privatization comes to PA while I’m still young enough to care about fair alcohol prices and good selection.

As far as a liquor store goes, it is a pretty nice one. It is well-​lit and organized and the shelves are well-​stocked. I like to go in and just look at everything and reminisce about the olden days of drinking a lot, but usually don’t buy anything — this is a very good store to wander, whether or not you intend to buy anything.

This is a serviceable liquor store. The selection is decent. The staff is… meh. Parking SUCKS.

I head over to the Ardmore Wine & Spirts about once a week and have never had a bad customer service moment. On top of being clean and well stocked, the staff has always been able to answer a question or help me find whatever I’m looking for. There is one gray haired guy who works the register a lot who is really friendly and usually cracks a few jokes to people while I’m waiting in line.

I love this place not just because it’s behind my house but because the staff and selection really rocks. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and really all around experts at sweet libations. Ask for Ron or Julie and you’ll get some great help.
The selection of wine here is bar none the best around with many Chairman Select varieties to choose from as well as the standard staples.

The Ardmore Wine & Spirits store has the dubious distinction of being the crown jewel in the PA wine and liquor monopoly. Of the dozen or so area stores I’ve been in, the Ardmore location has the best selection of mid to high priced wines, often on sale. I scored Conn Creek and Katherine Hall ’06 Napa here for under $ 40/​bottle recently.
The chairman’s reserve room is very well stocked with high end wines for that special occassion. The wines here are kept at cellar temperature, about 55 deg. F. The rest of the store is well organized, clean, and generally well run.
For a government run entity, its about as good as it gets. Parking out front can be tricky at times, but there is a large free municipal lot across the street.

Most people I talk to say that this store has the best selection in all of eastern Pennsylvania. I think that it has perhaps the best high-​end selection, but the Bryn Mawr store has more interesting mid-​priced wines. The Bryn Mawr store’s cold room is a tiny bit bigger too.
During this visit I was looking for dessert wines but was a bit disappointed in the skimpy selection.

So this is my first experience with a state-​run liquor store. Interesting to say the least. Why is it that the clerk can’t take my alcohol out of the basket? Weird.
Über stars for carrying my latest favorite wine, Plungerhead Zin. I had a tough time finding this in Chicago.
Minus one star for not carrying my favorite Scotch, Balvenie. I found an acceptable substitute (Bruichladdich), but still disappointing.
Not much parking right in front, but the extra parking next to the fire station is nice.

Terrific selection, helpful staff, fabulous sales — if you have to have state run liquor stores (another sign of one of the most astoundingly corrupt state legislatures in the nation … oh you complacent Pennsylvanians), you might as well shop here!

This Wine & Spirits is a normal size, well-​stocked, with an above-​average selection of wine. It’s one of many stores in a shopping center, conveniently near a few BYOBs.
Before dinner, we walked over to get a bottle or two. In no time, we found both a bottle of liquor and a bottle of wine perfect for our needs.
As we approached the cashier, a staffer offered to hold our bottles if we wanted to browse more — we had what we needed so we declined. How’s that for customer service?

Went here for a liquor/​wine run and we had to get there before it closed at 10 pm! (ugh) What is up with that?!
Anyway, as soon as we walked in – the aisles were pretty much organized according to spirits, the origin of the bottle per country and such. Too bad, I was hoping to see some tonic water bottles but to my dismay, we had to go somewhere else.
Prices were affordable and given that Philly does not have a sales tax! Yup, 0%! I guess that would be a plus.

Of all the Wine & Spirit stores in Pennsylvania, this location has been rated the best in the state. Yeah… right here in little ‘olé Ardmore.
Take advantage of the expertise in the store. At least two of the managers are wine experts. Even the cashiers and stock people are well versed in wine.
It’s a premium store location and offers many wines in their Private Collection that you’d be hard pressed to find close by.
Despite being one of the largest purchasers of wine IN THE COUNTRY, the state still manages to charge a couple dollars more than you would in New Jersey or Delaware. HINT: If you’re purchasing in volume, head across the state border.
All in all, I love the folks that work in this store. They’re knowledgable and helpful. I spend a ton of money here… and love every minute.

The sheer size of this place alone makes it my go-​to liquor store. They have an extensive amount of hard liquor and wines, much more so than nearby Rosemont Beverage. It’s well organized and the aisles and displays are clearly marked. There are always in-​store tastings, but I never partake, because this gal don’t drink and drive. I will, however, take crackers.
The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. In terms of parking, there’s a few spaces in front of the store, but you’re better off parking in the large lot across the street, next to the fire department.
For all of the underage kiddies, I rarely, if ever, get carded here. I also look at least five years older than I actually am, so I wouldn’t take this as an invitation to waltz in wearing your prep school uniform.