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BevMo!
836 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, United States
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BevMo!
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Ma
Review №1

So weird - they now carry peanut butter and toilet plungers, but not corn nuts bar snacks. I much preferred BevMo when they focused more on booze and bar stuff. I guess their focus is now on the Mo!

Da
Review №2

In general, their selection of products is pretty good, though their prices are a bit more expensive than they should be for most items (even bottom shelf). The only way that youre saving here is on gas, as it is a one-stop shop for drinks of all kinds.One of the staff was a bit brusque when we asked them if they carried a specific beer (they did not). To be fair, though, it looked like he was the only one putting in some muscle to restock. The cashier, however, was super patient, friendly and helpful.It seems like its best for buying hard alcohol, mixers and maybe some basic import beers. The selection for those products is fairly decent and they have more than a few things you wont find at other places.Overall, it was okay but I wouldnt go there for all my drink needs--there are better bottle shops for beer.

Jo
Review №3

Big store with wide selection. Lots of space for social distancing and usual Bev-mo deals happening.

Pa
Review №4

Good deals, great selection. Clean. Helpful staff. I stock up when I go.

Gu
Review №5

Staff there are super helpful and will help you with anything. Nice selection paired with great staff makes for an efficient visit.

Tr
Review №6

Product is aways available. Great employees greet you with a warm hello.

DA
Review №7

Very friendly staff pleasant experience

Me
Review №8

Always pleasant staff store was going through a remodel but shelfs were still well stocked.

Br
Review №9

It’s a BevMo. Decent selection but not the best prices on some non-alcoholic items that you just might want with your drink.

ma
Review №10

Everytime I go to bev mo one of the employees which are black profile me as a thief and follows me around the store

Ma
Review №11

Expensive beer & wine, REAL expensive bar snacks and treats.

Ch
Review №12

Good variety, reasonable price

Me
Review №13

Cool spot for special beverage needs. Online ordering pickup is a bit chaotic, unclear where to wait for that. Also stuff that said was available online actually wasnt more than once this summer so that needs to be worked on. Overall all the staff has always been helpful and friendly.

Ra
Review №14

Got what I needed and now I’m just going to enjoy my day

Ka
Review №15

Very helpful staff. Several went out of their way to help me without any request.

Ch
Review №16

I ran in to get some hard seltzer and was happy to find they had the one I was looking for. I had been to a few stores with no success. The store was not crowded, but there was one line to get to the register, because of COVID but the line went quick and the staff was very friendly. It was a very pleasant trip.

Da
Review №17

Great service... Older female cashier was on her game

Ne
Review №18

Everything is well organized. New set.

La
Review №19

This store has a lot of amazing liquor choices. Great price and good customer service.

Wi
Review №20

Great selection well organized helpful staff (cant say knowledgeable or not as I have yet to test that)

Ab
Review №21

Great variety and very good prices. The specials are a great value.

De
Review №22

Good Prices on Beer, Wine and Hard Liquor.

St
Review №23

Good staff, prices and location

Ma
Review №24

Clean and stocked... Everything is easy to find.

Sa
Review №25

Great customer service from supervisor and cashier. Thank you. We got a drinkswork and some pods.

An
Review №26

Fine. Ok.

Ki
Review №27

Nice young lady rang me up♡

Pe
Review №28

These quote unquote specialty stores are a joke. Everything is full price. I cant stand em. give me some loss leaders I can sink my teeth into. I hate paying full price.

To
Review №29

Went to buy wine for my daughter, while she cooked dinner. The policy of trying to pick out a wine to try and then buy, would have been easier at home on WiFi but it worked. She liked a couple that I have tried so will try this process again.

Ad
Review №30

Kyle, the store manager, enthusiastically applies his customer-service skills. I am anxious for him to advance to the next lesson: interacting with the customers pleasantly. He needs to tone down some of his aggression.

Ja
Review №31

Very considerate folks there! Greeted with a friendly welcome and sanitized cart, my order spread out in two portions for easier carrying, polite and helpful checkout, and they had everything I wanted!

Lo
Review №32

Great customer service.

Be
Review №33

Amazing staff and huge selection! I can spend hours in here

Ni
Review №34

Wide open store. Friendly help and great selection

Br
Review №35

Nice, and clean. You can find any drink you need at this BevMo.

Ri
Review №36

Great wine selection, great prices... Some hidden treasures too

LO
Review №37

Small but everything you need store... Staff very knowledgeable and polite... Extensive selection of Tequila!!

Lo
Review №38

Great selection of beverages. Plus any snacks you might want with those drinks. Today there was someone passing out samples of a dry sparkling wine from France, which was very good. Plus it was on sale. They also carry Zapps New Orleans Kettle Style potato chips, which are tough to find but are delicious. Short lines and helpful customer service too!

Ru
Review №39

Albany Bevmo carries great varieties of beers and Liquor, including snacks and sodas.

To
Review №40

Best service ever anywhere, better than if you paid for it. Older AfricanAmerican woman treated me like a demigods from arrival to showing me where to go with a great welcoming attitude. She even helped me to the car,after l had to insist that a customer was in another lane. I asked if she needed to serve him, and all 3of us were happy. I wish l had taken her name, but she needs a raise or higher level position, if available . I waitresses and drive a limo,both of which require good dynamics for both customer and service providers.

Mi
Review №41

Good covid practices.

Sa
Review №42

Love it

Ma
Review №43

Good prices, friendly service, large selection. What more could you ask for?

Da
Review №44

Great store with plenty of parking and friendly staff.

Ra
Review №45

Decent selection of beers, but somehow not a hands down winner. Im glad they sell those Virgils root beer kegs. I wish they had a wider selection of party supplies like plates, cups, napkins, and utensils, but I got by. Ice by the check out registers is key. Easy parking. But how good can you feel about going to a liquor superstore?

Ne
Review №46

Best service and product in town

IR
Review №47

I Needed Some Wine for a Friend. The Soul Sister Working the Front desk was a GOD Send, She really took Time to explain the Secret to choosing a Great Wine. Wonderful Selection to choose from AND YES, They Sell MOON SHINE as well. Thanks Bev Mo !!! NO BODY DOES IT BETTER !!!

jo
Review №48

The prices are great for a variety of interesting wines. If you want something rare you can find that as well. The liquor variety is very nice. I love picking up rare bottles for gifts here.

Pe
Review №49

Good safety right now. Thank you!

Ja
Review №50

Always friendly customer service very knowledgeable people

Er
Review №51

Great buys, excellent selection.Love purchasing my spirits from here.

Jo
Review №52

Love BevMo!

bo
Review №53

Good prices nice small and easy to navigate

D
Review №54

It opens at 10:00 am and not earlier like Google Maps said...

Ke
Review №55

If youre looking for quality wine and spirits above what the local grocery stores normally carry than this is your place if youre someone thats a connoisseur were above the average fossil then this is your place. My personal quest was for a really nice bottle of bourbon period of which they were able to satisfy

Tr
Review №56

Was looking for a Porto that the internet said was at BevMo but was unable to find it. I asked for help. I showed her in a picture of it from my phone of she automatically said that they didnt have it & was not something that she had ever seen there. Although she decided to take me to the area where it should have been which is definitely what I needed & appreciated; she decided to stop enroute & loud talk to an apparent colleague about her work schedule while I just stood there waiting. Once we got to the Ports area she looked through everything to confirm that it was not there & said, nope, like I said we dont have that. Sorry. You might want to try Target or Safeway. Although the information said BevMo - Special Reserve Porto Cruz.While looking at others after she left, another Associate there happened to walk by & asked if I needed help. I said no, Ive already looked & you dont have it. She asked what it was that I was looking for, showed her the info on my phone & her response was also that it didnt look familiar but she took me with her to her computer to look it up. She did find it & explained that there are items online that say they can be purchased at BevMo however, they are not necessarily in the store & could possibly be purchased at other locations outside of the area & possibly at other places than BevMo. It was a relief to learn this & at least what I had expected from the 1st person who failed to really assist me. Had I gotten the 2nd woman who helped me my rating would be 5 stars. It only takes one slacker to spoil the reputation for others who actually take pride in what they do & the companys image.

Ko
Review №57

Great selections when looking for something special, like a great wine to pair with what your having for Dinner. The staff is very knowledgeable and most helpful. Thank you for all your help in the past.

An
Review №58

I like there because in benmo you find what ever alcohol or bubble champagne you been looking for, another thing is there discounts

cl
Review №59

Always has a great selection but seldom exactly what Im looking for

Ma
Review №60

Was looking for Steve Austins signature IPA for a novelty xmas gift and they didnt have it! Maybe they were just cleaned out for the holidays but the staff was helpful none the less.

R
Review №61

Large variety of wines, tequila, beers to celebrate the new year.

M.
Review №62

Just the place for heavy hitters and lightweights they cover just about everything for that thirsty or whatever your poison and if you going drink please dont drive we all like to see the next morning much appreciated have fun safely and tell everyone I say hi

Da
Review №63

Warm beer stored under flourescent lights and a manager who is consistently rude to customers. Dont bother going here unless you are trying to buy some liquor on sale. There are two other bottle shops within two blocks with way better beer and much nicer staff.

Ri
Review №64

Nice people. Typical BevMo store. Recently remodeled.

Da
Review №65

Super safe during pandemic.

Ro
Review №66

Love the prices. So much to choose from. Staff great with helping you find things and answering any questions😊

Va
Review №67

Asked for an item at register--clerk forgot and I had to go back to get it. At least clerk was nice about it.

Ja
Review №68

Looking for MGD in the can for a birthday gift for my Dad and they didnt have it at this location. Thats okay, I still love BevMo I will just need to go to another location and purchase the product.

Ra
Review №69

I love BevMo. Its the perfect place for when I want to get my mixologist thang on. I cant wait for the 5 cent wine sale.

Er
Review №70

Great selection, greater prices. Very friendly staff.

Av
Review №71

Always get my my favorite alcoholic drinks here !

Pu
Review №72

Drinks and other snacks, what you need for a good time inside or outside

Ka
Review №73

My visits to Bev Mo are Always Great!!😊 Its that time of The Year again for Egg Nog & Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog is definitely The Best Egg Nog ever🔥No need for you to add anything, its ALL in there Boom!!😉 You can never go wrong @ Bev Mo they have everything you need.

Ap
Review №74

This place has a little bit of everything. Pretty big store. Very clean and organized. I went for Moscow mule stuff and was pleased with my options. Also went for those new spiked seltzer drinks with 5% achole. They had an okay selection. Wish they had had harder to find options like the seagrams. They did have all the classics though, so it was fine. Lots of parking and easy to find as well. Fair prices.

An
Review №75

Selection is decent at this location. Pinole has more only reason for 4star

Ja
Review №76

I only shop for one item there. The lowest price I can find on this item, online or otherwise, when it is on sale. At BevMo! Sales people very friendly and helpful. Largest beverage store I have been in.

Ke
Review №77

Friendly staff helped me track down a bottle of fancy champagne for a friend. Easy parking. And its BevMo! I only wish they would open in New York!

Ly
Review №78

I got carded at BevMo. ...if this is their method of gaining loyal customers, its working, and I may need to start a drinking habit. Customer service was on point.

Er
Review №79

No selection. No Busch light in bottles. Employee s are useless. No limes. No lime juice with out sugar. Useless.

P.
Review №80

Best discount prices on bottled hard booze

Ma
Review №81

Your standard BevMo. Fairly decent selection of most things, if not particularly inspired choices. Better prices than Safeway, but as good as Costco, but better selection than either by far. Good beer selection.

Ro
Review №82

The staff at this location are always super pleasant and friendly. Good beer selection.

Ri
Review №83

Staff members were very helpful and kind I liked it I will be returning

De
Review №84

They did an upscale renovation of the Albany store. Far better layout, lighting and floor covering.

EU
Review №85

Great people in this store

Te
Review №86

As BevMos go, this one is pretty good. I also really like the one up in Pinole. Get the good hooch, and gather some good friends. It makes life worth living!

Ri
Review №87

Your classic BevMo with a fairly well-informed staff, amazing selection of wines (for example check out the German reislings), plus some decent amount of snacks, cheeses and meats (salamis and so forth). Plus they are good at adding cashiers if theres more than 3-4 people in line. Always easy parking in their good-sized lot too. Very convenient place.

Su
Review №88

This is a very well supplied store and even though busy, I was helped right away.

St
Review №89

I must admit that Im getting a bit sick of Google Maps prompting me to review stores such as this. What to I mean by as this?Easy. BevMo! and many other places I visit are national or regional chains whose product offering, pricing, service and (unless constrained by an odd sized lot) store layout are all as identical as their owners can make it.Most frequently found at an auto centric mall, few of these are particularly pleasant to shop for people using transport modes other than cars.For me to rate a store like this at anything other than 3 stars (meaning the store will be exactly as you expect it to be, it has to stand out in some way - positive or negative.In this case, the Albany BevMo! doesnt stand out, so it gets 3 stars. Its like almost every other BevMo! youre likely encounter.In other words, this is one of the If youve seen one, youve seen all (well, almost all) of them.

Ju
Review №90

I was able to purchase a nice case of wine at a very good price. Staff was very helpful.

Br
Review №91

Let me use the bathroom with no hassle

Ja
Review №92

Great selection and variety. Service was unfriendly as the clerk seemed annoyed that I appeared and interrupted her dilligent organizing of her workspace. Too bad we customers arent the priority anymore.

Jo
Review №93

Clean and pleasant shopping experience

Re
Review №94

Has a lot of liquor great parking.

Do
Review №95

Great helpful, knowledgeable staff, wonderful variety of wine, sports and beer!

Ma
Review №96

The staff is always so helpful and courteous. I really appreciate that!!

Ka
Review №97

Great prices and now they deliver so thats awesome

Cy
Review №98

I gave a 5 star because of the staff that works here. I have been in this store twice and both times they could not have been more helpful and friendly!

Or
Review №99

Good service

Ab
Review №100

Excellent selection here, friendly and helpful staff. if you want to buy booze in Albany, this is the place to go.

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:836 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, United States
  • Site:https://bevmo.com/stores/albany/
  • Phone:+1 510-525-9582
Categories
  • Wine store
  • Beer store
  • Liquor store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–9PM
  • Thursday:9AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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