awesome selections, although a bit disorganized until you realize their system. Mix and match is awesome as it allows you to try out beers without having to buy a lot. Actually the best part of the visit was the workers — very knowledgeable and took their time with us answering all of our questions and showing us where things were. Its great you can have a pint while you are there — although the atmosphere isn’t great :)
Janet H.
Place rating: 5 Birdsboro, PA
Great spot in the corner of a strip mall. I discovered this place this weekend and I’m so glad I did. This place is a beer lover’s nirvana. They have a fantastic selection of craft beer along with a small, bar where we were able to try some selections before purchasing. The bartender/cashier was very knowledgable and was able to perfectly describe the beers and where to find them. It’s so refreshing to find a local place that sells six packs and individual bottles so you don’t need to buy a whole case of beer you don’t like. My only suggestion is to make it easier to find the beer, for example maybe putting them In alphabetical order? Maybe there is an order but it wasn’t evident to me. Otherwise great place to find unique and delicious beer.
Tom K.
Place rating: 5 Chester, CT
FAN — TAST — TIC beer selection!!! I love places that sell singles of ANY beer, especially at a 20% discount if you buy six. Really glad I found this place.
Celeste V.
Place rating: 5 Blandon, PA
One word… Beervana. and the peeps on the taps know their stuff!
Katie R.
Place rating: 5 Aliso Viejo, CA
Amazing selection! There are also always changes to the stock so keep your eye out.
Tim r.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Only place I go for beer. This place came a long way, remodeled and simply great. If you can find your beer here, its nowhere. Toys R Us of beer outlets.
Zach H.
Place rating: 5 Pittsburgh, PA
Having just moved to Reading, I was looking for a place to buy some good beer an Unilocal didn’t steer me wrong! When I drove to the place, I thought that surely I was going to be disappointed, but as I walked in, I felt like I was in a candy store! Racks upon racks of micro brewed beer! I walked up to the counter and got a pint of a delicious rye barrel-aged stout to enjoy while perusing the selections and ultimately put together a couple of six packs(with 20% discount!) to bring home with me. I’ll certainly be coming back here, both for their draft specials as well as to restock my fridge when it’s empty in the near future!
Chris W.
Place rating: 5 Leesport, PA
Greatest selection of craft beers in the area by far!!!
Jenny A.
Place rating: 5 Washington D.C., DC
When I stopped at this place with friends to pick up beer for a party, I expected your average beer depot with cases piled high with the usual stuff. Instead I walked into a full on beer lover’s paradise! Since it was a Saturday, we arrived right in the middle of a beer tasting. The very knowledgeable Dave described each of the several beers he had to sample before pouring some to try. He also suggested many beers to try based on what we like and even told us about some hard to find beers that they had in stock. The store is also a bar, so after talking to Dave we walked over to sit and enjoy a pint on draft before we walked around and filled our six-packs with whatever we felt like trying. When we went to pay Mari, the owner, informed us that there was a 20% discount on mix and match six-packs, which was just icing on the cake! What I thought would be a routine beer run turned into a great experience and I can’t wait to return next time I’m in Reading!
Jeremy L.
Place rating: 5 Reading, PA
This is what I would imagine Wal-Mart would look like if an alcoholic took over! I love the fact that I can walk into this place and grab a 6 pack with 6 different beers. I am also exited that I do not have to drive to Wegman’s in Collegeville to experience a variety like this. Actually I would have to admit the selection is much larger here at Mari’s than Wegman’s. Also another pleasant surprise was that Mari’s offered a 20% discount per 6 pack, this was a sweetener! I am not sure if it was a sale for the day, but I sure did enjoy it. The selection as I mentioned is massive, they virtually have everything from individual beers(averaging at about $ 2.50 each) to beers on tap. Also if you want a mini keg for your beertender they have those too! Actually they have the mini kegs for a wide variety of beers. A ton of craft brews are available, and even your larger more popular craft brews like Sam Adams. I read some other reviews and there is concern that some beers may sit a while, this might be a concern, and would suggest reading Ryan D’s review because he has some great tips on making sure you are not going to get a bad beer. I didn’t have any quality issues with my beers. Bottom line this is one of the greatest distributors in Reading. There is only one suggestion that I would have for them — CARRYMORECASES! I didn’t see cases(24 packs) anywhere, but hey 6 pack is in the name of the place. I guess I like to buy my favorites in bulk. For that my friends you will need to go to another distributor.
Greg P.
Place rating: 5 Oley, PA
Hmmmm… Beer, yes, oh yes! Sweet Jesus they have a lot of beer here! From the outside, you’d never guess what’s inside this store. In fact, I had driven by many times and never gave it a second glance. Then one day, a good friend told me what’s inside this secret domain. So what’s inside? Beer. Lots of wonderful beer! Imports, domestics, microbrews. Lagers, ales, Belgians and stouts. Great selections that you won’t find anywhere around here. And they sell singles so you can mix and match. Fill a six pack carrier and they’ll take 20% off. If you’re a beer geek in Berks, you need to check this place out.
Lorie G.
Place rating: 5 Reading, PA
Stopped by today on a whim to get a mixed six-pack as a surprise for the Hubby. He is not a big beer guy, so a case goes stale before he finishes it. So Mari’s is perfect since you can buy single beers or mix and match a six-pack and then get 20% off. There are so many beer choices, it made my non-beer drinking head spin. But they did have Seagram’s wine coolers on special for 10 bottles for $ 10. Mmmm, something for me too. Also, the owner Mari is the nicest woman. I could not find a Japanese beer I was looking for and she said they could order it for me and have it in the next day. Talk about great customer service! Mari also told me they have beer tastings every Saturday afternoon. This is the kind of place that could really make you want to start drinking more. And I mean that in a good way!!!