Modern Liquors

So this is close to home which is cool but I have about 3 options near me… I go to this place for several reasons.
1) They have most everything
2)I brought my loud mouth crazy friend here once and they were sweet about it
3)I was walking by tonight and a drunk as fuck bummy guy (sorry but it’s accurate), had entered the store and rather than be cruel they actually called the guy a cab (paid for it I assume) and gave hime bottled water …
To me that is everything. I love a place that bypasses sympathy and takes on humanity…
I will shop here as long as I live here.
Awesome guys, awesome humanity, awesome all together.
The kind of place I like seeing my money go to…

They scammed a person that I know. Sold a $ 1800 bottle but turned out to be a fake one. Refused to refund.
I don’t DEAL or DO business that SCAMS others. Modern Liquor just LOST me as one of their customers. I certainly hope others wouldn’t go there!

Great selection… was able to get ahold of some beer and whiskey here that I’ve not found anywhere else. What a fantastic find on a random weekend in the city (we live in NOVA). We’ll definitely be back if we’re ever back in the area.

I ordered the simple ingredients to my own style of whiskey sour through The Drizly app. The store delivered to my house in NE within the hour! Saves me time in sitting in traffic and parking! The delivery was accurate, polite, and quick. definitely would recommend mind this store! Well worth your dollar.

I bought three bottles of wine here and they were reasonably priced and very good wines. When Sharon got to DC on Thursday I stopped back in for a small bottle of Vodka and found one from Telluride CO! Woo Hoo! She liked it, and we have a new favorite, Telluride Vodka, which we now know can be had at Applejack Liquors in Denver. The counter help checking out was really friendly, the prices were fair, up to very expensive for some really good wines. I liked the place, instantly and would shop there again if I were living in the hood, or staying at the hotels near the Convention Center.

This place has an ok wine selection and is extremely convenient. I like to drink «wine coolers» like Smirnoff Ice in the warm months because I don’t drink beer… and they don’t carry many of these selections at all. The prices are a little high. They are sneaky though… I’ve noticed that the last couple of times I went and picked out one or 2 bottles of wine I was rang up at a higher price than what was displayed on the shelf. You definitely have to watch out for this. I don’t have time for this type of thing and I will try to avoid this place in the future by stocking up elsewhere.

While in DC for a convention, we set off in search of booze. Modern Liquors was just a few blocks from our hotel. For such a small space, I was impressed with the selection and variety. They were serving (generous) samples of tequila the day we stopped by. I bought cranberry vodka and my husband bought some local beer so we didn’t have to pay hotel bar prices.

Good selection and prices, no-​frills armosphere. Is the staff knowledgeable? I don’t really know. But if you know what you want to drink and don’t want to pay too much, this is your place. Great mix of high-​end whisk (e)ys at very reasonable prices.

Great for what they are, which is a small corner liquor store aimed at those who want quality and selection. Not a lot of space, but for their size they pack a good selection and variety of liquors and beers. They are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful with recommendations or suggestions. They aren’t the cheapest corner store, but I’m not going to ding them for it because that is not what they are trying to be.

They have an incredible selection of whiskies, the best selection I’ve seen so far in DC.

These guys are definitely 5 star for their selection and excellent customer service. They know their booze and would love to help you out if you need it.
Yes, prices are a tad on the higher side, but it’s a small neighborhood liquor store, not a huge warehouse store.
They also do keg deliveries, if you happen to be into that kind of thing…

I had to pick up a few bottles of wine and was helped by an employee here. They were extremely friendly even though it was getting later in the day and I am almost positive they had been there all day. It was a bit more costly than I had paid before, but the taste made everyone happy so my gathering was a win win! They have many selections and are more than willing to help you pick and choose. Thumbs up!

Simply walking through this little gem of a store, and you’re in for a world of eclectic selection of beers and wines. Be wary, this is not the place to a $ 5 – 10 cheap booze for a fancy party… trust me, I tried and failed. That being said, the staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and the perfect people you want to help you in times of need.
Would definitely check it out again when I’m back in DC.

Visited Washington D.C. on October 16^th, 2012 — and stopped by here as I was in the neighborhood. There prices were unfortunately a tad higher than expected — however, their selection for beers were second to none expect for regular domestic brews. I found some of the hardest to find, most obsecure beers you could imagine!
What truly set this place apart was the amazing customer service! The gentleman at the front desk walked me around — showed me all of the fine selections and even made a few recommendations!

Yeah buddy, buy your booze here.
Friggin awesome micro brew selection.
Personable staff.
Easy walking distance of convention center hotels.
Choice is pay hotel booze prices, or hoof a block or so to this place.
Yeah, I thought so.
They earned their five stars.

The staff is friendly and helpful, and Modern Liquors offers a wide array of options. The negatives are that it tends to be a bit pricier than most places, and the store doesn’t always have the beer you want stocked in the cooler (meaning you can get it, but I hope you like it warm– that should bring you back to your high school days).
Friday night tastings are a plus, and the place is located in my neighborhood, so I am biased regarding the convenience. I recommend going here if you need a break from Bud Light, or have a hankering for some obscure wine.

4.25 stars. It happened on a whim. Earlier in the evening, I had purchased a bottle of Bakers for our poker night. As I walked into the room and started unwrapping a decent bottle of bourbon, MP made a statement that immediately replaced the smile on my face with awestruck wonder.
«They have Pappy at Modern Liquors.»
For those of you who know what I just said, you are probably leaving work right now to go find yourself a bottle. Too late. Courtesy of me, you won’t be finding a bottle at this store. For those of you who have no idea why this is such a big deal, read the following article:
Our poker night was forever changed. As someone who generally goes apeshit over poker, the game became simply a time pass before we eventually allowed ourselves to succumb to the beckoning call of what is known as the greatest bottle of bourbon on the entire planet.
You see, not only did we find it. We hit the motherload. Pappy Van Winkle 23 year. The most legendary and exclusive find of the entire brand.
No, I’m not such a lush that I always immediately buy out a store containing $ 250 bottles of liquor. However, if you know and love the Pappy, you know exactly why last night happened.
Thank you Metro Liquors. And please call me like you said you would if you ever have a bottle again.

I would probably shop here no matter what because it’s in my neighborhood, but the service and selection at Modern Liquors makes me go out of the way to come here even if I pass another liquor store on my way home.
The best part of the store for me is that the staff is knowledgeable and always makes great recommendations within a price range. They are also happy to give 10% discounts on 6 bottles, and I often allow them to choose for us. My fiancé also loves their selection of microbrews and is always trying something different.
This store really feels like a gem in my neighborhood – the type of small, personable place that gives a small town feel to any city.

This place is pretty convenient to me, they usually have good sales, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They really have A LOT of wine for how small this place is. They also have a pretty decent selection of beer in 6-​packs. They have the basics, in addition to some more eclectic brands.
I was meeting my friends for a Groundhog Day celebration and stopped by here for some Woodchuck Cider (get it?). A staff member helped me peruse through all the bottles of wine to see if one of them had a groundhog or similar creature on the label. I really appreciated the gesture, even though it was a stretch.
This place is very functional as a corner liquor/​wine store.

My favorite thing about Modern Liquors is that you don’t have to peer into a bullet proof glass and tell the man behind the counter what you want. I live closer to the liquor store on 9^th & P but sometimes you feel the need to walk around look, and perhaps touch the bottles before purchasing. Staff is defintely helpful and friendly. It has more of a neighborhood feel where everybody knows your name and they are always glad you came.
The wine and cheese tasting events add a nice touch. and you get 10% of the featured products. They have a great selection of wine, beer and booze. I’m a fan.