Central Liquors

Love this place. It's my Friday afternoon stop :) The have a great selection of wines and other hard liquor. Friendly staff.

Very weird encounter. I visited Central Liquors to buy some red wine. I'm in the store, minding my business and perusing the wine selection. I make my way toward the aisle in the front of the store. I have about 2 bottles in my hand at this point. Suddenly, the cashier beelines toward me and asks "can I take these for you?" In my head, the answer was "no" because I had not settled on buying these wines yet. Because their store is so unorganized, there was a good chance I would put one of the bottles back for something that looked better. But before I could answer, this man reaches into my personal space and removes the bottles from my arms, and heads toward the register. At this point, my shopping is over so I follow him. At which point he asks, "are you done with your shopping?" Seriously, bro? Anyway, the Malbec wasn't bad. I might go back since it's only a block from my place, but not anytime soon. Just make sure to shop quickly when you're here or this man will become irritated. Maybe it's a POC thing, maybe not. Either way, this man felt way to comfortable getting in my personal space. Coupled with the fact that we're supposed to be social distancing makes it even weirder.

Nice folks delivering the essentials during a tough time (because c'mon... after quarantine, alcohol is essential; let's not kid ourselves). Ordered off the Drizly app and the order was packed and delivered within about 25 minutes by a very kind gentleman. Good online selection and competitive prices. Can't go wrong.

Stopped in because they had a sign out front saying "Complimentary Wine Tasting." There were people who were walking right by it! Maybe they were illiterate?Anyway, not only was there free wine, there also free beer! I didn't buy any because I was in a rush (too much of a rush to buy beer, not too much of a rush to drink it), but this place has totally earned my business next time I'm in the area.

This is one of my favorites! Super convenient and great customer service! They have a great selection of rare beers that you usually don't find. The location makes it super beneficial to go there as well as you can pick it up easily on the way home.

3.5 StarsCentral Liquors has had a long and varied history in downtown DC. I started frequenting them about 25 years ago when the were located on 9th Street in the building currently occupied by Ruth's Chris. At the time it was owned by a former DC cop and was the only place in DC I could find Baltimore's National Premium beer. Fast forward 15 years and they'd move to F Street next to Cowgirl Creamery and it was owned by an Armenian gentleman. Personally, I thought their location next to a cheesemonger was perfect. Unfortunately rent got too damn high and they lost their lease (and Cowgirl pulled out of the DC market) but were able move, complete with iconic sign, to their current (smaller) E Street location. All that being said, Central isn't DC's best liquor store, but it is convenient if live or work downtown. Their forte is higher end (particularly French) wines and liquors; I was able to pick up a bottle of Pineau de Charentes here when I couldn't find it elsewhere On the downside, the beer selection is limited. Additional pet peeve: the pushy sales people.

I'm currently standing outside waiting for someone to show up. It's 11:13 and the sign says they open at 11. There's also another sign saying "people love us on yelp" prompting me to write this. Either open on time or at least take your yelp sign down and save yourself the bad reviews.

this was such an amazing store. The people were so kind and welcoming. I was looking for a specific wine and he helped me find it.

Just for the sake of history: While in the service in 1956, I had a part-time gig as a comparison shopper for a DC liquor store. Central on 9th Street ALWAYS had the lowest prices. "How do they do that?", my boss asked once. I knew the answer but did not tell him. Central just sold more booze. Simple as that!

Your prices are ridiculous, you must have just bought this establishment. Central Liquors was known for the BEST PRICES IN DC.