Bird of Paradise Discount Liquors

The employees are all incredibly nice! They will order something for you if they don't usually carry it. A wonderful group of people!

First thought entering this store was oh it smaller than I anticipated...and dirtier. I stopped in simply because it is the closest liquor store to where I live and I just wanted to grab a quick bottle of wine. I am aware that Albuquerque can get a little questionable specifically at night and in this area so I made sure I went during daytime but I still didn't feel very safe. In addition the wine selection was just sad. Much better selection at basically any grocery store. Prices were higher for the same bottle of wine than at other liquor stores in town. Could be fine to grab a quick Truly but overall would recommend taking your business elsewhere.

I like this little liquor store. There are some sketchy people that come in as any liquor store has, but I've always felt safe here. The staff is always very friendly and respectful. They smile and check you out very fast. They have a nice big parking lot out front. Just try not to run over any of the multitude of homeless people wandering around like the Walking Dead zombies.

Good location and huge store! There's something for everyone here. They have ample types of liquor, beer, wine and energy drinks (4Loko FTW)! I also like the mini fridge of frozen drinks like premade pina coladas and daiquiris.

I've got to give these guys the downgrade because I've learned more about them in subsequent visits. First of all, I kept noticing they had all these beers that I never see at any other stores in the city and I wondered why. Well, it turns out these are beers that once were distributed to New Mexico, but haven't been in over two years. So these beers are all two years old!!! And sitting there at full-price just waiting for unsuspecting customers to come in and buy. Believe me, this place thrives on unsuspecting customers. Let me explain why. I went in a week and a half ago and immediately noticed a CASE of Ska Vinifera Stout (a beer that probably came out in March) on sale for $12. That's like 24-30 beers for $12 when one six pack normally runs $8-9. So I was sitting there examining a can looking for a Best By date and not having luck. An employee looked at me suspiciously and asked brusquely, "Can I help you?" in that tone that suggested "I got my eyes on you." I explained that I was looking for a date to no response. Having no luck, I moved on.I headed to the cooler, began perusing, and began looking at a bottle from Deschutes that said 2011 on it. This time, I was looking for the ABV to see if the beer was one of those that could survive two years on the shelf due to its high alcohol. A lady comes up to me and again says "May I help you?" in a way that employees ask when they think you're up to no good. Mind you, I was in my work attire and in no way looked like a thief. I said again what i was doing and the lady said "You're not from one of our competitors are you?" Ha! If I was, I wouldn't tell ya, lady. Nope, I was just trying to make an educated decision, but BOP DOESN'T LIKE EDUCATED CONSUMERS!. They, just like Total Swine, are more than happy to pawn off expired goods to consumers. This is criminal.I may go in from time to time to pick up a goodie that has been sitting their for 5 years knowing that it essentially has just been aging, but damned if I EVER, buy anything else from here.

The first thing I tell people about the Bird: The music is always good. If you're sick of hearing stupid dad blues or like, Third Eye Blind when you're trying to buy your booze (Jubilation, I am looking at you), go to the Bird. They are always playing Siouxie and the Banshees, Bauhaus or something similarly classic and awesome. Despite this, the staff is unpretentious and helpful. They know their booze, but don't try to one-up you or tell you weird, alienating stories that make you wonder why you're there. Such nice attitudes are rare and very important to a lady when choosing a liquor store. These guys have a good selection of beer, with something priced for everyone. There are enough micro brews and specialty beers to please any beer geek, and plenty of domestic $10 a case deals for the less discriminating/underpaid/what have you customers as well.( I myself am in both categories.) There is more imported wine than there used to be, and what is available is reliably good. The selection has expanded considerably since I first started shopping there. Support the War Zone. Support good customer service. Go to the Bird!

Best place in town for seeing some of the Land of Entrapments most colorful peeps. Great beer selections. Nice wine as well. The register situation is always interesting. Customer service on par.

Do not use a CARD when buying anything at this place!! These guys will take your card information and your money!!!!

Ok place for craft beers and spirits if you can avoid the 2 or 3 RWNJs they got workin there who spout BS about the covid "hoax" and evil liberals while they're helping you with your order. Yeah, eff that BS if you want a public-facing job. Maybe you'll get more traction with that spew hosin down outhouses after trump rallies, ya dumb MFs. Yeah, buh-bye. But hey, if you're down with that BS, great place to buy your suds.

STOLE MY CARD INFO. Started making little disguised charges with my card and then bigger ones. My friend had the same exact problem. Only use cash if you have to go into this sketchy liquor store