Giovanni’s Liquor Store

This shop seems like a bit of a hidden gem on 9^th street. I stopped by last week and I found Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. Words cannot describe my happiness. There is a very good craft beer selection and the prices are pretty reasonable for quality beer. I haven’t checked out the wine section, but if the beer section is any indication, it’s quality.

Giovanni’s is in a tough location since Shoprite is across the way. The location is also rough because it can get severely flooded, like after Sandy.
However, after the flooding Giovanni’s looked better than ever. The craft beer selection greatly improved as well. The prices are far and there is rarely a wait. Not a bad alternative to the liquor store across the street!

This is one of the best places to buy craft beer in Hoboken. The selection is constantly changing which keeps me coming back to try new things. I love that I can pick up beer from just about anywhere in the country for the same price as I would in ShopRite Liquors around the corner. This store is always open and always has an incredible selection of beer and wine. And if they don’t carry what you’re looking for, ask to see if they can get it from a distributor because they certainly will try! Plus, Lucy keeps dog treats behind the counter and I love that I can pick up a six pack while I’m walking the dog.

The guy who works there, Dan, really knows his craft brews. Def worth a trip if you are looking for something besides bud, miller and coors!

Ever need a glimpse as to what is happening in Europe? Look no further — Giovanni’s has managed to find the only all European news station i’ve ever seen that isn’t BBC.
Combine that with the fact (credited to Mike B) that this place has more space on the inside than one might think… it may very well be some Dr. Who /​TARDIS /​Masterpiece Theater Sherlock Holmes cover.
And I would be okay with that.
Nonsense investigation aside, Giovanni’s does craft and american beer selections quite nicely, without much of a price difference than what you would find mere feet away at ShopRite’s liquor store.
I’ve tried a few cool (and previously unknown) wines from their collection and once in a while they have bottle o’ wine open for the tasting. Last time it was something Australian, and while it didn’t convince me to get a bottle, it is always fun to have a little liquor before your liquor.
Bottom line — it’s a small place that delivers on craft beer and cool wines that are comparable in price (in both dollars and euros). Don’t stock up for a party, but stop by on your way home /​way out for a sixer or a bottle.
I live close so it’s convenient, because sometimes even thinking about going through ShopRite to get to their liquor selection only having to walk all the way back out (lazy /​want to avoid alternate purchases, like cookies and tomatoes (worst combination ever)) is an exhausting endeavor that can be easily avoided by just going here.

halfway through a 12-​hour movie marathon and we decided we needed MORE beer, so we made a quick trip here (since we had ordered pizza from Giovanni’s Pizzeria, it was seen fit to buy booze at a place also named Giovanni’s; don’t ask.).
liquor store with a pretty good selection packed into a tiny space. seriously, it might be a TARDIS because it seems much bigger internally than it looks externally.
prices are standard. beer selection could use some improvement, but they had various Magic Hats, so I was happy.

Seems like a surprisingly good selection in so small a place. Lots and lots of wine selection, and I recognized some labels. What I bought was at the price I expected it to be. Not a place for s big party liquor run, but maybe a good place to find a few nice bottles?