Spec’s Liquor Store

Great liquor store. Larges selection of spirits that i know of in San Antonio, knowledge and friendly staff, a frequent flyer card, and discount for cash and military. What more could you want?

Beer selection was not great. I am from Chicago and there are some really good smaller liquor stores that have a better selection of craft beers than this place does. Secondly, the majority of the beer cooler was macro-​brew beer, with about two coolers with craft beer. Most of the craft beer sat on a shelf next to the cooler. However if you are looking for liquor they do have a good selection of tequila, whiskey, vodka, etc, etc. Also if you pay with cash, debit, or check you get 5% off.

Large variety of spirits and non spirits lol. Love this place. Great place to find gifts and great prices too.
The service is good too. At times they even have sampling of featured spirits.
Just found some Japanese Sake section and got a bottle of unfiltered Sake for a gift.
They have snacks also. Try this place.

If you’re into trying new craft beer and like the whole «make your own six-​pack» thing, this is not the Spec’s for you. We love to try new beers and can easily spend 100 – 200 $ a visit obtaining beers from all over the world and this Spec’s didn’t really compete with other Spec’s or Gabriel’s in the area.
As we walked in, we were immediately asked if we needed help and although we didn’t need help, it was appreciated. It’s a fairly small store, and we easily found the cold and warm beer in the very back against the wall.
They did have a lot of good deals on 6 packs of canned beer, local and non-​local. We got 3 different kinds and noticed that they had a lot of the more common beers as well. I was a bit disappointed on the selection. We had pretty much tried everything they had to offer and I think next time, we’ll stick to Gabriel’s or even HEB for a distinct selection of unique and uncommon beers.

I recently popped in looking for a very specific brand of tequila, which they had (although not all three varieties). The guy at the register came out from behind and directed me straight to it, so I didn’t have to waste any time. Shopping for booze at 10am on a Thursday has its advantages.
I like how clean the store is, how clearly everything is labeled, and how it’s not SO massive that you can’t just run in real quick to grab something specific, but at the same time it might not be a one-​stop-​shop like other larger Spec’s are. Those ones with deli sections are pretty rad. All in all, a really great Spec’s!

I’m a beer drinker and really enjoy craft brews and have found a local spot for growler refills. Sometimes you want to checkout what’s around the rest of the country and world. Spec’s delivers. This location is smaller than some others, but they have everything you need. You’ll find your bud light and coors, but beyond that the varieties seem endless. It took me 20 mins to decide on exactly what I wanted. Whatever numerous variations of everything like: IPA, porter, stout, ale, pale ale, witbier, tripel, etc. Lots of limited editions like Dogfish Head’s Miles Davis for one example. I was in heaven.
The liquor and wine selections are way more extensive too. From what I saw it would take years to sample everything. Staff was cool and even reminded me if I wanted to use debit, since it’s the same as cash, and that saves a couple of cents on the dollar.

Hands down, best customer service! The selection is awesome too.

Spec’s has EVERYTHING you could want. This is not the largest location ever but their selection is AWESOME. The staff is super helpful and really knows their stuff. If you need a recommendation, they will be a great resource. I also like that they carry a wide selection of some local products aside from their large selection of the products they carry from around the world.
I’ve also heard from several people (haven’t tried it myself) that if you are looking for something they don’t carry, they often can special order it for you.
The prices are great, but pay with cash/​check/​debit and save an additional 5%. Also become a member of their rewards club and you can enjoy special savings for some items.

Great service! I Called ahead to infer about a rum I’ve been looking for all over town, and they had one bottle left. Kyle held onto it and also helped me pick out a great whiskey for the home bar. Definitely a smooth, helpful experience that will keep me going back for more booze filled fun.

While this Spec’s doesn’t have the tremendous size that the other ones have, it’s still a great place to shop! The other Specs have food and fixin’s and stuff, this one doesn’t. No olive bar, no fancy mustards, no imported cheeses.
The beer selection is fantastic, and the prices are quite reasonable. The beer staff knows their stuff. Seriously, they are passionate about their beer!
I always feel like I’m being followed and am somewhat of an inconvenience to the staff. After I grab a bottle off the shelf, a staff member comes running over to restock the shelf, so there’s no empty holes in the merchandise. Sometimes, I change my mind and go back and replace what I bought in favor of something else that caught my eye, and there’s no room on the shelf to put it back.
I had an extraordinary experience with the beer guy recently. I bought a bottle of beer that just foamed and foamed and foamed once I opened it. It tasted skunked, and wasn’t any good. Since it was an expensive bottle, I thought I’d take it back. I’ve NEVER done this before, but since they’re so passionate about it, and «I’m the ONLY customer» (paraphrasing their motto) I thought I’d see what would happen if I took it back. So I brought the empty bottle in, and asked to speak with the beer guy. I explained what happened, and at first they said that I was probably not familiar with this style of beer, and it’s supposed to do that, blah blah blah. I explained that I am sort of a beer expert, I know my stuff. I’ve been homebrewing for decades, and am part of a beer club, and am studying for beer certifications, and yes, the beer was no good. At this point, they offered me a refund, or the chance to get another of the same. I was blown away! I’ve always heard that places can’t refund alcohol purchases, but they did, and they ended up treating me right!
I am a bit chagrined to see that they do have a tobacco dept, but nobody really knows what they’re talking about in there. What’s the difference between a robusto and a shade grown wrapper? Shrug.
Overall, it’s a great place. It’s my new source for booze.

This is gonna be brief. This is how it should be done! Professional staff. The employees know their stuff. One sample spot. Lots of people all over the floor to assist you. I bought beer here. Al-​rite selection. HEB Marketplace or Gabriel’ Superstore it is not. However, the service makes up for that.
When the line was growing and mind you it was not even two people wide, clerks ran quickly to ring people up. This is so money! The sharp-​dressed man look of it’s employees. Seeing it’s workers offer suggestions to customers. The friendly and welcoming vibe. This is what your patrons now and in the future want. And what’s even better when you pay with cash or with a debit card you get the stuff at a discount!
Go check this spot out! What it lacks in some merchandise it more than compensates with topnotch service and great deals!
Think Globally. Support locally.

So glad that they opened a Spec’s much closer to me. This isn’t the biggest location but the staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Of course as usual they have a wonderful selection. I got a wonderful Bourbon called Angel’s Envy and a bottle of Sandeman Port, an old standby. They also sell some of my favorite beers there, too. I didn’t get beer this time but when I do…