Liberty Wine Merchants | Beer, Cider & Spirits

Came here to buy a specific BC wine brand, which I've had before the 'Scout' - the skin contact Riesling. The staff was helpful and checked the back to see if it was available. Unfortunately it was sold out so opted for same brand but different type. The store is quaint and packed to the brim. There are boxes of wines in all the aisles making it big enough for one but tight squeeze if someone is trying to get by. I would go again to see what other types of wine they have or would recommend. They have a range of wines from $20 to $100+.

Probably one of the BEST specialty wine/liquor/beer shops in the city. As it’s a private store they get to stock all the cool and craft alcohol that you can’t find at a government-run liquor store.If you had a really cool wine at a restaurant, chances are they might have it. If you’re into natural/organic/sustainable wines, this is your place too.If you love craft beer, they have a substantial smorgasbord of local beer, to even the obscure imports like Belgian/German Beer.Point being, this is the Ollivander’s Wand Shop (from Harry Potter) of alcohol. There is something for everyone!

Its good place to buy wine but not good to buy beers they don’t have variety

Liberty offers alternative wines that are as good as the BC Liquor store offerings, and at par value to them as well. Large wine selection, but other liquors can be found here as well.

Absolutely wonderful selection of wines, specialty liquors, and beers. Guaranteed to have Gluten Free beer options. Recently met the Glutenberg rep who stopped in to make sure that the fridges were stocked. Great BC wines and liquors. Helpful staff. Love Liberty!

Excellent selection and service. They don’t carry the mass-produced wines you see at the Government stores. Their focus is on quality over quantity - although they do have a vast selection of quality! Prices are fair and some great deals can be found. This is my go to wine merchant, and one of the few authentic wine merchants in the city

Great selection of wines. Good service, if you’re white. Great place to be followed and scrutinized if you are a POC. My partner (who is Caucasian) walked into the store to pick up some wine. We were the only ones in the store. It was obvious that we were together (we were discussing the wines) but clerk felt that he needs to make his presence felt my being around me. We decided on the wines, went to the cashier to pay and the person who was following me went behind the counter and rudely asked me ‘can I help you?!’ It was obvious that we were there together (since he was following me). Go somewhere else for your wines. Their selections are not that exclusive. I will stick with my multiple wine subscriptions. The only reason we stopped there was we wanted wine that was already cold. Won’t be going back.

I have a somewhat advanced palette, but feel out of my league in this store. Most of the stock is unfamiliar to me, so it helps to have someone guide you so you’re not blindly picking a $30+ bottle based on the label (guilty), varietal, or region. But the staff is usually too busy stocking the store to assist you, or helping someone that knows what they’re buying. So I tend to avoid it and go to friendlier private shops.

I was recently in the store and was helped by Kaylene to choose 12 unique bottles for my cellar - and wow; her knowledge of unique varietals and grapes around the world was wonderful! I’d never heard of this wine store before but I’m glad Kaylene had me stop in.

This branch has its own vantage vibe. The staff are welcoming and professional. They are properly stocked. I never fail to get my favorite wine in this store.