Bloomingdale Liquor store at corner of 1st and RI Ave NW
tanked up on some Reisling and Pinot Grigio one evening
the entrance to bloomdale cellar
Purchasing your liquor through plexiglass
a variety of bottles of wine
Noel H.
Oct 13, 2013
I went here today for the first time in at least 5 or so months. First of all, kudos to liquor stores that are open on sunday! Also, being open until 9 on a sunday is pretty rare. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the plexiglass barrier was taken down, and I could speak with the employees somewhat face-to-face. This is probably my favorite liquor store in the area simply because it is always bright and organized. Prices are comparable to most area stores but i've definitely seen lower ones elsewhere. If the prices were lowered just a tad I would give it 5 stars. Overall I am a fan and will be making this my go-to liquor store. Great selection.
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Patrick B.
Jul 21, 2024
This is my neighborhood go-to liquor store and where I often purchase lottery tickets. The customer service is consistently good. They are helpful when I can't find what I want. If you engage in conversation, they are nice and friendly. My kid was admiring a cardboard truck displayed in the window once and when the owner saw him, he walked over and gave it to him. The staff is not effusive, so don't expect bubbly greetings. But don't mistake that for lack of friendliness. From what I can tell, they have a great selection of products. There are chilled wines and other beverages if you need one last minute.
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William M.
Jul 11, 2020
The guy behind the counter isn't wearing a mask and was rude when I told him he should be.
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Diego J.
Mar 8, 2017
This place is the real deal, if you ever need anything in particular talk to the associate Raj, he knows what's good and will help you. This is now my go to place Keep up the good work guys!
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Lauren P.
Nov 18, 2018
This is your average local wine & spirits shop. It's conveniently located at the end of my block, but I'd say that the prices here are a little high. I will say that hey have a great variety and I've been able to find anything that I need. On the plus side, you can get take-out sushi from a couple doors over and a bottle of wine here & make it a real fun night!
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Ruth C.
Jun 11, 2015
Selection doesn't even come close to Schneider's, but they've got a solid variety of Ron Swanson juice at competitive prices with the occasional less common find. Staff is a little aloof, but it's nice that they can ring customers up on multiple registers before bottlenecking us back out the corner entrance. The Starr Hill vendor offering a beer tasting was an unexpected bonus. We'll be back to shop when we're in the neighborhood again.
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Christopher C.
Apr 23, 2015
Gone is the bullet-proof plexiglass of yore, and in place of the previously ubiquitous bottles of MD 20/20 and Night Train you will now find a decent range of wine, including many Spanish and South Americans selections. They even have a few Greeks which turned out to be a boon to me when I had to find something to accompany a Greek-themed dinner (I got an Agiorgitiko from Nemea in case you're wondering).Not to be overlooked is their selection of craft beers (mainly cans) arranged in the fridge that lines the back wall; in addition to national and local favorites like Oskar Blues and DC Brau, they carry products from smaller regional breweries such as Lancaster (I like to pick up a six of their Kolsch every now and then).Certainly not the best or highest-end selection in town, but it meets every day needs and beats having to schlep down to Schneider's on short notice.
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Steffany H.
Jan 3, 2011
Wine, Liquor & Beer - what else is there in life?! My review might be a bit biased since this liquor store is at the end of my street - but I have no complaints. They always have what I need in stock and have a variety of everything - including box gift sets for your favorite beverage of choice. Prices are reasonable to me - but maybe I've lived in DC too long. They're also always open holidays which is nice because wine is always needed!
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Kris B.
Jun 6, 2013
This is a first for me. So let's just say, based on my experience there, I felt inclined to write a review. First of all, this is a NICE liquor store that offers a good VARIETY in a developing neighborhood. There are plenty of "corner store" liquor joints all through this neighborhood, so this was definitely refreshing and inviting, with its large location and bright lit signs. I also enjoyed that they didn't hide all the good stuff behind the glass. I was able to contemplate Ciroc (my fave) vs. Grey Goose (runner up) right in my hands, which ultimately led me to making a purchase, with a bottle size I had not seen in many other stores, so I was very pleased. Also, the staff seems friendly, although I don't know how knowledgable they are on the specific products they have (english seems to be their second language). Nonetheless, this is a nice little hike from where I will be moving, but I could certainly see myself making the trip, to not have to deal with all of the unknown of other nearby stores. Thumbs up from me.
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Bobby S.
Aug 4, 2018
Just moved to DC and live near this store. Have been to a few stores in the area but this one is excellent. It is open and has a above average selection with reasonable pricing. Nice guys at counter who always greet me......:)
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