Boldmere Drink Store

To view this off-​licence as a handy, pre-​curry port of call is fair but doesn’t entirely do the business justice. Boldmere Drink Store is, unto itself, a well-​stocked outlet fronted by friendly staff — a nice combination that is unexpected, thanks to the rather bland name.
Beer-​wise it has plenty more than the usual supermarket-​friendly brands and, while it may not have the widest range reflecting all the corners of Europe and Asia, a deep chiller makes up for it, full of competitively-​priced tinnies and bottles. A tenner goes far, perhaps encouraging you to splash out on a curry after all.
To top it off, where similar establishments branch out into crisps inside garish pipes, this place sells tomato-​flavoured Snaps. Its booze may be bang up to date, but it must get its snacks via a rip in space-​time. Even if the prices can’t be 70s, this is surely the next best thing. All in all, this should be your booze-​bet ahead of the national stores just doors away.

This small, high street off-​license stocks a decent range of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and benefits from impressive prices and friendly staff. The store’s owner is polite, welcoming and talkative and the shop’s interior is remarkably clean and inviting, making every shopping experience here a pleasant one.
On my visit, I purchased a large bottle of Jack Daniels for £19.99, which I felt was very reasonable, especially as the Sainsburys Local just opposite was charging £23.99 for the exact same product. Boldmere drinks store may be small, but what it lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in value!