Old World Liquor

I try to support local businesses in my community, but I can't support this one. Every time I go in there it's 90° or more. This place is total dump, stuff just thrown any which way. Half the coolers don't work, so it's row after row of warm sodas and energy drinks. All of the candy bars are melted, most of the inventory has expired sell by dates. The cashier is always having long conversations with whomever is at the check out completely ignoring the people in line that want to escape outside where it's actually cooler than the inside. As far as I know this is the only liquor store in Irvine let alone Northwood, so the fact that can't resupply the store with new products, fix the coolers or run the air conditioner is baffling to me.They seem to survive on lottery sales and not much else. It surely isn't warm coke and melted peanut butter cups

I do not recommend shopping here unless dealing with grumpy old men who have listening and comprehension issues is your thing. Sad because I've been coming here for the better part of a decade. I order the same thing, the same way, every time. But the last time I went in the owner messes up my order then proceeds to blame me and give me attitude, then passes me off to his employee who doesn't even talk to me, who also then messes up and then tells the boss that I changed my mind... What? The guy didn't even talk to me so how would he know I changed my mind?The owners son and the older white guy are alright. Never had issues with them and they're nice people. Can't say the same about the owner and this other employee who apparently is a psychic. Is it just me or are people just getting ruder? Sad times we live in when the customer has to walk on eggshells around the business workers.

I came in today to buy a monster drink and was taking a few seconds to make a decision. The worker was very impatient and begin displaying a negative attitude. Regardless, of how long it takes a customer to make a decision, employees should never display any type of resentment when it comes to customer service. Needless to say, I was tired and ended up buying the drink anyways. Highly doubtful that I will return to this business. It was a very unpleasant experience.

Every time I go this store. The owner is so rude and having angry face all the time. Making me very uncomfortable. I won't go this store anymore.

I am beyond flabbergasted. I have been coming here for numerous of years. For the past year the old white man that works there has been rude to all his customers. He had left uncalled for written rude messages on peoples car. Just now he threatened me saying he was going to slap me. For what?!!!!!! Unbelievable!!! He needs to quit or change his demeanor to the customers. He is bad for the Old World Liquor business.

I buy my lottery tickets here for our work pools... I am changing my review and adding a couple stars because the guy who works there now is much more friendly and helpful. I actually left my iPhone here, and my mom text me, and he responded to ask her to let the owner of the phone know it was left... SO thankful! Very honest, and I appreciate that!

Pick up a lotto ticket, a six pack, and be on your way.No, no I don't frequent liquor stores so much that they know me by name. Heck, I don't even think there are many more liquor stores in Irvine. But writing about The Still reminded me about this place.I like these types of stores just because I can pick up a beer, sunflower seeds, and Twinkies in 30 seconds flat. Just about the most unhealthy stuff for you is within a few dozen feet. And something about that just screams why this is the greatest nation on earth. And if you don't agree, then I'm sure you hate pancakes, too. And you all know how I feel about pancake haters (see my review on Original Pancake House).

Pretty shocking how they talk to/treat customers in the plaza. Terrible way to run a business

I came in today to buy some lotto tickets and was taking a few seconds to make a decision. The old white male working there quickly became impatient and begin displaying a negative attitude. He kept rudely saying "oh my god" at every single question and request. I just felt a negative and racist vibe from the guy. It was a very unpleasant experience.

I find it comical as a business owner in today's era you would welcome any business through your door but old World has been operating in Irvine for 40 years like they're still in the 70s I went in to buy one can of soda and was told to use a card is five dollar minimum good luck I look forward to the day I drive by and see old world is gone we don't need liquor stores in Irvine anyways They have been Ripping off customers for years and I refuse to ever go back good luck!!!