Bayview Liquor

They are the most expensive liquor store in Southie and are very slow to deliver. (Think 2+ hours for a 2 block delivery when liquor stores further away take 20 minutes, max). They sometimes deliver the wrong items. Go to Al’s instead, you will get a better price and better service.
Like someone else said, they act like they are the only liquor store in Southie. There is much better out there. Don’t waste your time or money with Bayview.

Having lived in Southie for 6 years — and two of them just a couple hundred yards down from Bay View — I can attest that this place is convenient.
I can also attest that the two guys (one tall, alien-​lookin’ fella and one short, goateed fire-​hydrant/​garden gnome of a man) who work there most often (who I presume to be the owners) are a couple of rude, no-​talent ass clowns who had their lunch money stolen during high school and now think they’re cool because they own a liquor store. And that’s precisely the attitude they deliver to each of their customers. From arrogant musing about how you might not know X fact about Y beer, to braggodocious comments about how they’re «eating breakfast at 5 p.m.», these guys are total clowns.
I avoid this place whenever I can, and would advise you do the same.
Note, by the way, the tone of the shop’s description OF ITSELF (taken from a link on this page):
«We specialize in Craft Beers, Niche Wines and Alcohol. We have one of the most extensive selections of Beer [especially], wine and hard alcohol. We are also the only store in the area that Delivers every day [except one-St.Patrick’s parade day]. Our staff has a combined 75(+) years experience in the alcohol industry and we pride ourselves on educating our customers to help aid them in their selection process of products and knowledge about the products. We also do not pamper or cater to rude, ignorant or people who feel they are entitled.
«You are not a Special Snowflake! We treat every customer the same, with dignity and respect– Until you act disrespectful, rude, spoiled, entitled or STUPID. So please refrain from cell phone use at the counter or demanding to be treated like you are special (we really know you are NO BETTER than anyone else). :) Have a great day and see you soon!»

The guys that run this place are really friendly and always willing to give you good recommendations. The one dude is kind of a Chatty Cathy and kept me there talking about his kids softball game for about 30 minutes once.

The service here was schizophrenic at best — one day the owner was welcoming and told me all about their lists and how they do occasional events for regulars, the next time in they give snarky responses when I ask about upcoming arrivals.
I thank you for the $ 14 10 oz bottle of 2012 KBS — if it hadn’t been for you I would not have had the chance to try this beer. That said you may want to treat your regulars with a bit less attitude. I work locally and used to shop here regularly. Taking to Twitter to whine about why people were posting negative Unilocal reviews about the service is a bit unprofessional and unbecoming and frankly comes across as immature.
I know that you guys are one of the only games in town, but until you stop making regular customers feel like burdens I’ll be going elsewhere.

AWFUL customer service!!! Bad selection in products and DIRTY! Agree completely with Kim K and Dan F. This place is terrible. It doesn’t matter if they deliver. I will gladly walk 10 miles in any other direction in the future to get alcohol, just to avoid them. I have never submitted a Unilocal ad. ever. But this place is bad enough that I am telling all of you reading this… DO NOT GIVE THESE GUYS BUSINESS!!! They don’t deserve it and they’ll treat you like crap… No customer service skills required to work here apparently. Worst store I have ever been in. Period.

love you guys. always have.
when i call at 11:02 (not realizing what time it is) and START with «you’re not delivering anymore are you?» don’t answer with «we’re closed» in a «f*ck you» tone and hang up on me.
clearly as soon as i completed my dial and realized the time i attempted to be empathetic. wow.
nice customer relationship. i signed your little petition to not allow more liquor stores in southie. if more liquor stores are going to be more friendly i’m all for them. adiós bayview, i will now be doing business elsewhere.

The guys that work this store are the biggest loser/​jerks/​idiots I’ve ever come across at a liquor store. If you think I’ve probably had one bad experience, and now I’m hate Unilocaling to get even, it’s not that.
I’ve been going to this place for almost 8 years. It’s right across from my friend’s house. They act as if they’re the only place that sells booze in south boston.
I vowed to not go back again. One day I decided to walk a mile with my 30 pack from the 2^nd closest liquor store after years of the Bay View fat tall loser acted as if I should be lucky he served me. One of the best decisions ever.

Not my top choice in the neighborhood, but this place gets it done.
They have a decent selection, which includes some off-​the-​beaten-​path stuff, which is great. They’re also centrally located, almost literally in the middle of Southie. Should be pretty easy to get to from where you are and to get what you want.
A couple minuses for not being the most inviting place on the block. I’ve never had a problem with anyone here, but I understand what some of the other reviewers are talking about.
Also, this place doesn’t have the cheapest prices.
But all in all, when in the area, I’ll definitely stop in and shop here.

Decent selection of interesting beers and wines in many price ranges with typical Southie charm in service. They deliver and give out dog treats; it is true.

The guys that work here are rude and obnoxious! I gave them my address for delivery and the guy replied «I don’t care where you live. What do you want?» Don’t go here to buy alcohol! They need to learn how to talk to their customerst! I will never ever buy alcohol from these D-​BAGS, ever! Also, I think they’re a bit over priced.

This place is clutch when you don’t want to leave the house… They deliver!
Another great thing is the place is pet friendly, so if you want to take the dog for a walk (they have treats behind the counter) and get a bottle this place is your one stop shop. They also have a great selection of microbrews little pricey but always updated to the right season.

OK, this is the best business concept ever combined with amazing fast service. Liquor, wine, beer delivery is so sweet and New Bay View does it faster than you can get a pizza delivered. I never go to the store anymore. This is the best! I highly recommend them! You’ll be hooked.

It doesn’t get easier than this! The guy answering the phone and taking orders is friendly and efficient. I placed my order at 10:56 a.m. the day before the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Southie, and by 11:22 my doorbell rang. The super friendly delivery guy brought it right up to my apartment, and now my fridge is fully stocked for tonight and tomorrow’s festivities.

+3 stars, because you’ll deliver to my apartment. as I don’t drive, and I refuse to carry boxes of beer. The delivery guy was great, friendly and super fast. Loved it.
–2 stars, because the time I actually went in, I got down a box of beer, walked across and put it on the counter. Went to get another, and got yelled at that they were liable if I dropped it. So… if you saw me walk by with the first box. wouldn’t you have said so then, that I shouldn’t have gotten it and you could have helped me get another one? How would I have known that I wasn’t supposed to pick it up? Magic? Mind-​reading? Well, lucky for you, I was able to carry it all by my itty-​bitty self.

Being the last-​minute-​running-​around-​like-​a-​chicken-​with-​its-​head-​cut-​off person that I am, of course I forgot to buy libations to bring with me tomorrow to my parent’s Thanksgiving Day festivities… these guys totally saved me tonight. Thanks to their quick, helpful service, I will arrive at my family’s house tomorrow with three bottles of great red wine AND chill out tonight to some cheap but very tasty Red Zin.
Ahhhh…HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF!
Now if only I can survive the six course dinner, loud political debates and Italian food coma… stay tuned:)

OK!!! Seriously, whether it’s 9:30 at night and you realize you forgot to grab the beers or it’s 8 am and you feel like mimosas, this place delivers (LITERALLY!!!)
Being the only place in Southie that will deliver the goods, Bayview rocks!!! They’re fast and friendly. and they got everything that you could possibly need from the packie! (Except kegs, don’t ask me why.)
If you stop into Bayveiw they have a wide assortment of beer (from the generic stuff to local favorites) to wine (both chilled and at room temperature) and hard liquor (the cheap stuff all the way to top shelf!!) If you’re not from around here, just follow the lead when it comes to parking, DOUBLE PARK (It will help you decide faster) out in front!!!
BEER DELIVERY IS GENIUS!!!