Curtis Liquor Store

I don’t drink but I go here to buy gifts. There is an amazing selection of wine from many different countries and regions. The staff is very helpful picking out different wines based on food pairings and the kinds of wines the recipients like. They also offer a pretty wide selection of craft beer, hard liquor, and whatever mixes you may need for mixed drinks. For gifts, there’s a section of already made gift baskets. There’s also a small area filled with delectable Boars Head fancy cheeses (and sausages/​pepperoni) that the employees are also very helpful pairing with a wine. They also have a Humidor for those interested in Cigars.

This place is convenient and has a good selection, but… About half the time the wine I buy here, it’s kicked! The main floor seems to be appropriately temperature controlled, so I’m guessing it’s their distributors who are dropping the ball. I’m giving two stars because wine is what I buy the most… if I was more of a beer or spirits person I’d give four.

Huge selection of beer, wine, liquor which is awesome and its great that most times there is at least one person working there that knows wine (since I do not). Pretty strict with IDs, my military ID always gets a long look, had a buddy go in with his passport (he was 25 at the time) and they didn’t accept it.

I’ve never had a problem with ID and according to Massachusetts laws and town bylaws, establishments are okay with only accepting passports or Mass IDs if they are uncertain about the ID coming from other states. (This is of course after Polaroid, who had a contract with every state to do driver’s licenses, and closed up shop. Oh. I should mention I used to work for that ID lab … but I was older than 21.)
I knock off a star only because the staff often seem a little preoccupied rather than focusing on customers.
This particular location (South Weymouth) has a pretty extensive wine selection, a little of everything and their wine manager was moderately friendly once you engage him. They are fairly knowledgeable about wines (although not as much as John from Wollaston).
They also have wine and craft beer tastings once in a while and occasionally even classes (which aren’t on their website) — I think you have to sign up for their newsletter.
Their website is a bit out of date:
Price: A couple dollars on the expensive side on most wine and liquors, IMHO.
Some plusses I’ll mention:
+ they do have pastis
+ they did have some Savoie wine, white burgundies, a decent variety of champagne, as well as cremant (sparkling French wine NOT from Champagne)
+ they had a few Chateauneuf du Pape, Cote de Rhones
+ a bit of everything from California, Italy, Spain, Portugal, South America
+ quite a few different vodkas
+ very ample parking

Curtis Liquors leaves me satisfied every time; although I only care for the wine they carry, I feel I should be keeping them a secret. I’ve been impressed with the old vintage wines they carry. In addition the wine collection they carry is very impressive. When I’m in the mood for a Californian Cab or a Tuscan red, I can count on Curtis Liquors to carry it.
I think the most impressive part about Curtis Liquors is the vast knowledge they have about wines and beers. It’s obvious on the investment they have on knowing the products they carry. Don’t know what to get, don’t know the snobby wine lingo — no worries at Curtis Liquors; just tell them in simple words what you like or what you are planning to have it for dinner and they will pair you up with a wonderful recommendation. It’s almost like they are the E-​Harmony of food and wine.

While Curtis Liquors does have a pretty big selection of beer, wine, and liquors, I’m giving it one star due to the piss poor attitude of some of the employees. There is one older woman (I believe she may be an owner or the owners wife) who is always particularly nasty.
2 years ago I was throwing a Halloween party and reserved a half keg. They were really great on the phone and helpful once I got to the store to pick it up. They checked both mine and my girlfriends ID’s (she’s from CT) and we had no issue. They brought it out to my car and it was overall a very good experience.
A few months later my girlfriend and I were again at the store buying a 12 pack of beer. Once we got to the register, the older woman I referenced earlier in this review refused to sell to us because my girlfriends ID was from CT. I was surprised, so I asked if we could use my girlfriends passport, since she had that on her. The woman just walked away from us and began ringing up the people behind us. I couldn’t believe how rude she was. There was another young employee standing a few feet in front of us, so I asked him if there was anything we could do. He took both of our ID’s, scanned them, and even called over a «manager» to look at our ID’s. The manager told us we were all set. The young employee told us to go back to the woman and we would be able to buy our beer (all of this had been done within earshot of the woman, there is no way she missed this). We turned around and began telling the woman what this employee and manager told us, and she began barking orders at him to «scan them again, I want to see!». The kid looked horrified and scanned them again. I calmly explained to the woman that a manager had come over and said everything was all set, but she wasn’t having any of it. I questioned why a few months prior we had both come in and bought a keg without any hassle, but now couldn’t buy a 12 pack of beer. The woman just glared at me and made some kind of rude comment about «young people» under her breath. Needless to say, I left pissed off.
Despite this, I made the mistake of going back again a few months ago. As I walked in, I noticed that the lovely older woman was again the only person behind a register. I thought to myself that maybe she was just having a bad day before and it would be a different experience this time. As I walked to the register with a 30 rack, the woman glared at me and immediately demanded «I NEED TO SEE AN ID!» No kidding aside, I hadn’t even made it to the register yet to put the beer down. I replied «Yup, let me just put the beer down first.» The death stare I got from this woman was almost unbelievable. She ripped the ID out of my hand and scanned it, all the while looking at me as if she couldn’t wait to prove it was a fake ID. I know she was disappointed it didn’t turn out to be fake. I paid for the beer and left.
I don’t know who this woman thinks she is, but she has one of the most vile attitudes I’ve ever come in contact with. If you look under 30 and want to be treated like a criminal, head on over to Curtis Liquors.

Best selection in the Weymouth/​Braintree area, for sure.
I love the little «gift section» they have straight ahead after you walk in the door. The liquor gift sets are usually holiday themed (4^th of July, XMas, etc). Pretty neat.
Watch for the sales… they are always a nice bonus.
They get a little crazy with the ID’s, but I’m beginning to find that flattering. ;)
Cheers!

I call this the «super packy». They have just about anything you would want and host cool events such as wine tastings and beer tastings etc.

Wine selection was phenomenal and the people working on the floor are more than helpful.
I unfortunately only had my passport with me (I live in Boston, and most places prefer passports) which the lady didn’t refuse.
I would have normally given this place 5 stars; but due to the fact that the woman cashing me out made a comment along the lines of «a real American would have a state ID and not a passport» I give it 3

One of the best liquor stores in the Boston area, Curtis Liquor has a wide variety of beers, wines, and liquor. When I need to find a limited-​edition beer or a good wine at a low price, this is one of the places I like to go to. The atmosphere is very plain – not upscale like Julio’s in Westborough – but it’s a liquor store, so most people (including myself) don’t care all that much, as long as it’s clean and the help is friendly (which it generally is).

This is the one stop wine, beer, liquor shop. If you need a craft beer Curtis has a large variety to choose from. Wine drinkers see Joe Godas, he’ll find the right one for you. This is my go to store for a liquid diet. Cheers.

Huge and great selection of wine… very big selection of beer too. For such a big store I would expect the regular 12 & 24 packs of bud light & coors light to be less expensive… but they really do have it all there.

Great beer selection but I get a hard time about my ID almost every single time I go in there. It’s really my ID, I’m really over 21, that’s really my picture, it really works in your scanner and under your black light, I’m in there all the time, please stop telling me you’re not sure if it’s real. It is, I assure you.

All the way from Lewiston Maine, to get Left Hand Milk Stout! Awesome!

When I’m having friends over for a party, Curtis Liquors is the only place I go to to pick up premium quality wines and liquor. They have a great selection of chardonnay, merlot, california, pinot grigio and pinot noir. Malbec is also one of my favorites and I love how many types of reisling varieties they have. Their prices are excellent and the staff is always friendly and willing to load my car. Overall, if you’re looking for the best wines, spirits and liquors in the south shore, try them out, you won’t be dissapointed!

Had picked up some freshly-​harvested oysters earlier in the day and was driving down the most horrifically planned Route in the Northeast quadrant of this country and recalled an article I had read in the Yankee Brew News about the 100 barrel batch of Oyster Stout that Harpoon was releasing. I quickly used my smartphone to dial Curtis in Weymouth to inquire if they had any left. They did! I asked the person on the phone how to get there and they gave me simple directions — unfortunately a «left-​turn at the Dunkin Donuts» meant to take a right. Should have been my first clue.
I finally arrived at said destination and quickly found my sought after nectar. Most impressing thing about this place is their selection of quality, craft beers **only reason for 2-​stars**. After a brief perusal, I continued to the checkout where this exchange took place:
Cashier (man in late 30s with salt and pepper goatee): Can I see your ID?
Me: Sure. (hand him out-​of-​state license)
Cashier: Do you have another one?
Me: No.
Cashier: Well, we’re not supposed to take out-​of-​state IDs.
Me: That’s super weird. Why not?
Cashier (sounds like Beavis or Butt-​Head, couldn’t distinguish): Uhh, it’s like a town ordinance.
Me: Disagree. So should I just go to the other Curtis and buy it?
Cashier (confused): The one in Cohasset?
Me (thinking this guy needs a crash helmet because there is only one other store): Obviously.
Cashier: Uhh, well, they will just tell you the same thing.
Me (knowing that I have mentally dominated his bluff on the «Town Ordinance» call): Yeah, well go f yourself.
I leave knowing in my heart that my victory, although hollow, was one to distribute to the public. Side note — I drove to the other Curtis and they sold me 2 bottles of the Oyster Stout with my out-​of-​state license. Just a piece of advice for the lad checking folks out at the Weymouth liquor store, actually it’s two-​fold. 1: Must shave goatee. Was and will never be sweet. 2: Stick to what you’re good at. If it’s checking people out at the liquor store, then fine. But don’t try to muck it up using town ordinance references and a slew of umms to converse with patrons. Simply slide item’s bar code over scanner, hit total, and announce the numbers.

This is a great liquor store/​cigar dealer. They have an excellent selection of wines, microbrew beers and liquor.
There is a resident wine enthusiast who can make pairing recommendations you can count on.
The micro-​brew section covers the length of the store and always keeps me entertained.
I only wish they carried «Nub» cigars, but their humidor is very serviceable outside that.
Chances are, Curtis will have the spirit you’re looking for and if you buy in bulk, you’ll probably get a discount.

A visit to my brother’s house is never complete without stopping here to pick up our fluids for an evening of poker/​sports/​video games. My brother pretty much only drinks Stack now and this is the only place in the vicinity that sells it. Cheap wine for the ladies, reasonably priced cases of beer and all the cashiers are friendly. One actually asked for my ID when we were checking out… and I’m the older brother!

Great selection of beer and wine. Really helpful staff and the owners are great. When I’m looking for a seasonal beer I know they will carry it. Over the summer I accidently bought 2 bottles of a mixer that we don’t like, put it in my car to exchange for the right stuff. Left it in the car during a really hot day and one of the bottles expanded and it was oozing from the cap. I didn’t realize it until I got into the store and took it out of the bag and the bottle was dripping. Said to the employee sorry I wanted to exchange this but certainly not now my fault for leaving it in a hot car all day. The employee took both bottles said go get what you want and did the exchange. That’s customer service!

I recently called Curtis Liquors in Weymouth to see if they had rebate forms for one of my favorite white wines (Kim Crawford SB). I think I spoke with the manager, who took my number and said he would call me back. What do you know, the next day he called and left a message that he’d located the rebate forms and had one waiting for me at the counter in an envelope. I was totally impressed that he went the extra mile to research the situation and call me back. This kind of customer service keeps me coming back to Curtis Liquors!