Cork & Barrel

I think I’ve found my go-​to neighborhood liquor store. While the selection and prices aren’t as great as its bigger counterparts, Cork & Barrel has everything I need in a pinch in terms of beer, hard liquor, and wine. It’s conveniently located between where I work and live, and the staff is friendly, so I like stopping in. There’s a walk-​in beer cooler in the back that has a pretty decent selection of craft beers, and if there’s anything you want and they don’t have, the staff will gladly order it for you.
Most recently, I stopped in to pick up some beers and asked about Tanduay Rum on the off-​chance that they would have it because I needed a bottle at home after trying it at the Unilocal Holiday Bazaar. The guy behind the counter immediately offered to order it for me. A few days later, I got a call that the rum was in, and I went back, picked up the rum, and found some new beers I was looking for, including the Gansett Autocrat Coffee Stout that was mentioned in a Unilocal thread. Prices range from average to slightly higher than other places, but I like the convenience of this small store. Parking can be a little tough because there’s no lot, but the side streets aren’t bad. If you’re looking for a good liquor store and you’re in the neighborhood, I would recommend this one.