Spec’s Wine Spirits & Finer Foods

Yes, it is a tiny Spec’s. Yes, the selection is more limited than other Spec’s. Five stars, though, because the staff here is exceptional with helping select wine for any occasion or to pair with any meal. I’ve gone in several times, picked up something I knew from either a prior experience at a winery or a restaurant, and been stopped by staff to ask if I had any questions. When I let them know what I was cooking or where I was going, they have either validated what I chose or redirected me to something that would work much better for what I was trying to accomplish. In several cases, they have made suggestions that were almost half the price of what I had originally selected. That level of staff knowledge is greatly appreciated, and this location has never led me astray.

My new go to… Every time I have called and ask do you have??? They do and always willing to save it for me… Love it that someone will always actually go and look! Thanks Heather!

Really nice selection and variety. I was greeted by a liquor company that was doing a tasting. I thought this was nice that the store actually offered companies to come in and do tastings. They have beer, wine, and alcohol at this location. Not only did they have what I was looking to drink but, they all had everything I need to go with it such as ice, glasses, fruit, and all drink making supplies. When I checked out the cashier was polite and even checked to see if I needed anything else. The only think I would do different is try an make the selection even bigger by expanding. I would recommend them for your alcohol needs.

This seems like a small Spec’s, but the wine and spirit selection has never left me wanting. They often have samples on the weekend. The staff picks on the wine have so far been spot on (particularly Justin’s picks, but alas, I haven’t seen those in months and I suspect he is no longer there. In case I am wrong, if you see a selection from Justin, it is definitely worth purchasing). The staff is always helpful and friendly.
I have also noticed that the prices here are lower than they are at Twin Liquors, at least for what I’m purchasing. So even though Twin Liquors is right next to the Four Points HEB (great location!), I often go down the road to Spec’s.
If you live in this part of Austin, this neighborhood Spec’s is a great place for your wine needs.

Soooo compared to other Spec’s, this one does not compare. They have much less variety (granted we were looking for Sake and Cider) than other Spec’s locations, so I would not have high hopes of coming here for harder to find items. If you’re just wanting to make a quick beer or wine run, definitely stop by this place if it’s in your neighborhood!
Customer service here was decent, but the inventory was just not doing it for us.

These guys deserve better than three stars! They are the only place that carries Fruli beer!

I was looking for crushed ice, the guy I spoke to took the time to listen to my request. And even though they don’t carry the ice I wanted, he tried to think of a place I could get what I needed. He didn’t just brush me off because he couldn’t help me. Above and beyond. I appreciate people like that!

This is not your typical Spec’s. You’re not going to find a deli, you can’t walk into the humidor, and the beer selection can’t match the scale of the bigger Spec’s locations. That said, if you live off 620 or in Anderson Mill, this should be your first choice when buying beer, wine, liquor, or cigars.
Despite being a Spec’s, it really does have a neighborhood liquor store feel. The staff is both helpful and knowledgeable, and you really get the sense that they love their job. The place never gets hectic, either. Even around the holidays, the staff isn’t too busy to chat or make recommendations.
Most of what is distributed in this area can be found at this Spec’s, but if you’re looking for a beer or wine that’s a bit less common, you’ll need to go to a bigger Spec’s like the one in Arbor Walk. However, the selection is much better than HEB Plus, and 90% of the time, this place will be good enough for your alcohol related needs, whether you have an hour to chat and browse or you’re in a rush to pick up a bottle for a party.

Don’t buy a gift card or give a gift card from Specs. If you get a «gift card» use it the second you get it. Unlike 95% of store gift cards, specs starts charging fees if you don’t use it. $ 50 card ended up being$ 17 bucks. And thet don’t honor the 5% cash price for a GIFT CARD!!!

The is the spec of all Spec’s. I mean TINY. They do manage to shove in all a fine selection of booze and beer though. Not really any specialty food items in store; just things like chips, peanuts, a couple junks of cheese to choose from. Meh. It’ll do.
For those of you who may not know all Spec’s store offer a small discount to customers who pay with cash or debit vs. credit card.

Baby Spec’s. Spec’s Jr. Mini-Spec’s. Wee Spec’s. You get the idea.
No Deli. No walk-​in humidor. No specialty food section. No shit.
It’s not the same in size /​inventory as the other Spec’s, but I believe this location almost makes up for it with customer service. The staff are usually centralized at the counter right by the entrance, so if you’re looking for something specific, just let them know as they say hello to you when you walk in. You can’t get the attention from staff as easily at say… Arbor Walk or Brodie Ln.
Yeah, I’m a little biased as it’s in my neighborhood, but that’s the thing. It has that neighborhood likka stow feel to it.
Out here in the hinterlands we gotta stick together!

This location is very nearby but! It is small. I actually have to go the arbor walk location to grab what I need but other then that its a good location IF you’re not looking for specifics.

Tons of choices. If you cant find something to wet your lips here then your lost.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Arrrived at 8:48 this pm and was ran out by at clerk that said WE HAD TO GO NOW,
too late! IT was not 9-​pm.
If you are going to close before that time. LOCK the doors.
So sorry.
Thankfully HEB is nearby.

I am no expert on alcohol. I drink wine under $ 15 and don’t drink beer at all. I went in here looking for a very specific beliguim peach beer that BB Rover sells. And I found it, perfectly priced. I also asked the one guy working there about wine and he was honest enough to say he had no clue about wine. I asked about beer (for my husband), described the ones he had liked, and the guy was extremely helpful. He suggested a few beers which my husband ended up enjoying very much. I thought the prices were reasonable.
This is just a review from a house mom who drinks occassionally with minimum variation from my tried and true wines. I will go back to this Spec’s.

If I wrote a review after my first stop, and especially after discovering Twin Liquors on 620 by my HEB, this would have been 2 stars. On that first trip, they didn’t have what I was looking for (although online it said they did), and this Specs is pretty dumpy compared to Twin Liquors, or even the other cool mega-​Specs.
I returned after my awesome Twin didn’t have any good deals on what I wanted, and I had got a great deal at a mega-​Specs the previous weekend.
This time I was pleasantly surprised. Not only did I get a great price (REMEMBER TO BRING CASH TO SAVE A FEW BUCKS), but the people seemed friendlier and they had samples (honestly, they probably SEEMED friendlier BECAUSE they had samples).

This is the Arbor Spec’s little brother on Ritalin.
It doesn’t have the chaotic ADD feel of its larger brothers. There’s no bumper baskets here. The humidor is a box, not a walk in closet. They still have cheeses and other snacks but no deli. It’s very well laid out and user friendly. On a Saturday afternoon, there were about 8 employees and 3 customers, so I was asked repeatedly if I needed help (and was knowledgeably answered on stock questions).
My only issue is this: I’m a booze whore and my favorite thing about going to Specs on a Saturday is to do the lap of shame… sampling all the liquors and wines and getting a free buzz, er, I mean doing research to find new delish favorites. At this Specs, they were only sampling J Lohr wines. I still left with a box full of booze (and possibly a shred of dignity), but no buzz (whomp whomp).
I hope they expand their sampling on the weekends, maybe eventually even offer the monthly wine tastings. I’m not sure I would have a reason to bypass my oh so close Twin Lickas to come here without some kind of bribery.

Let me first start of by saying that the only «shopping» I do here is for beer. I can’t speak for the wine/​spirits section of the store, but from what my wife is told me (she’s the wine drinker) it’s solid.
As far as the beer goes, is «sucktastic» a word? Yea, the selection is great, but that doesn’t mean a whole lot when nearly everything is at or near its «best by date». Generally, if something is on sale there it is past its best by date.
If you are coming in to pick up a case of Bud Light, i’m sure you are set. If you are looking for craft beer that hasn’t been there forever, you should probably go elsewhere.
I made one last effort to like this place last night. I was picking up a small amount of beer to take with me to a party. Picked up a 6 pack of Real Ale… past its best by date. Picked up another 6 pack of Real Ale… past its best by date. Grabbed a 4 pack of Titan IPA… bottled in February. I left.

This location is more of a local liquor shop vs. the mega specs in other parts of town. Don’t let that turn you away though — they still have an impressive selection of beer, wine & sprits and if they don’t have what you’re looking for, they’ll get it transferred from another store within a day or two.
Very knowledgeable staff who know what they sell and can make quality recommendations. These guys know their stuff — they’re not just going to point you down the row.
Can’t beat the prices anywhere else and very friendly staff. Usually have tastings or samples out on the weekends, it’s just a fun place to drop by and pickup a 6 pack or two.

Hey hey Northwest Austin, Spec’s quietly opened a new location off of FM 620 a few weeks ago!
I stopped in this afternoon for a couple bottles of wine. This location is much smaller than the two other locations I have been to. Like the other locations, staff is on hand to assist in finding items and to answer questions. I asked if they carried two items they didn’t have and (I assume it was a manager) ordered a bottle of the vodka I wanted to buy and then claimed he would call me when it comes in and he said they would start carrying the bottle of wine that I inquired about. That is what I call good customer service.
I purchased 2 bottles of wine I was looking for and saved at least $ 3 for one of the bottles, compared to a nearby competitor. They also carry several local beers. Fond of supporting local, I walked away with a large bottle of Jester King Metal.
The employees I encountered were nice, helpful and knowledgeable about their products. This location is fairly convenient for me, so I am happy about this new location of Spec’s.