Great selection, greater prices. Most idiot owners over-purchase seasonal beer, then attempt to charge the consumer the same price long after the pumpkins have been smashed and the Christmas lights have been shoved back into the attic. This place marks down a lot if not all of their seasonal stock which entices me to buy it out of season. Who can resist a 6-pack for $ 4 dollars?
Nicholas I.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Bristol, CT
HUGE selection of spirits — they have just about every type of liquor you could possibly want! Everything is nicely laid out and ladled so you have a pretty good idea where in the store you need to go to get what you’re looking for. The prices seem pretty much on-par with most liquor stores in the state, so it’s really the selection that puts them over the top compared to smaller liquor stores. I’m sure there will be some beer snobs who scoff that they don’t have some extremely limited edition quadruple IPA, but I think their beer selection — both in the cooler and on the shelves — is pretty extensive. Can’t beat it!
Chickbee2121 ..
Rating des Ortes: 4 Bristol, CT
The only place I’ll buy alcohol! They have a great selection of everything. We don’t drink a ton but really enjoy the selection of wine and hard alcohol. It’s sometimes overwhelming how much they have to offer but that’s not something to complain about. The prices seem better than any other store nearby and they always have specials that are too good to pass if you like to try new things. Some employees are really helpful and educated and others not so much! I’m sure it’s hard to learn everything as a new employee but I think it’s so important.
Heather L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Bristol, CT
It’s like Disney Land for alcoholics! Since I’m not an alcoholic, they get 4 stars instead of the blurry 5. Amazing selection of pretty much everything. Great pricing, always $ 1 cheaper at least over other local package stores. They do have singles in beer you can buy which is a great way to try a unique new micro brew. Did I mention they have a great selection of beer? Awesome ones you rarely find elsewhere.
Tom D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Bristol, CT
Nice, extensive selection of beer & liquors at reasonable prices. Picked up a 12 pack of Yuengling bottles today for $ 9.99 — good price. I’ll be back.
Jason S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Southington, CT
Huge selection. A friend of mine was looking for a specific Bourbon and Crazy Bruce’s had it in stock at a great price. Customer service was very good too!
Trisha R.
Rating des Ortes: 5 West Hartford, CT
Best liquor store in the area. Very large selection, and the prices are great to boot!
Brenda N.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Burlington, CT
Good selection of wine beer and liquor. Decent prices. Smells a bit musty inside the store. Difficult to get out of parking lot in the evenings. Awful tv commercials.
AJ C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Bristol, CT
As far as warehouse sized package stores go Crazy Bruce’s is top notch… this place is a wonderland of beer, booze, and wine. If you can’t find what your looking for you need to ask for some help because they really do have it all seriously. With amazing selections of everything that seems endless Crazy Bruce’s holds a special place in my heart. If your in the area and are in need of any kind of alcohol come here you will not be disappointed. The prices are also usually a couple bucks less than everywhere else too.
Ashika B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Bristol, CT
I have seen the cheesy commercials for Crazy Bruce’s Liquor a million times but never had any desire to go in. I finally popped in and I was really impressed with the wide selection of wines and spirits from all over the world. The layout makes everything easy to find and the prices are decent. I do agree with the reviewer that noted the imaginary discounts. You will see lots of little signs that tell you how much you are saving when in actuality the wine prices are no lower than you would pay at most package stores.
Freesia S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 New Haven, CT
Great selection, and the prices aren’t bad. I was happy to hear from a friend a while back that Crazy Bruce’s carries banana bread beer, and I was even happier when I made it into Crazy Bruce’s and saw that they carry a lot of beer that I can’t find at your run-of-the-mill liquor store. I kind of felt like a kid in a candy store.(I guess the liquor store would be the adult equivalent of that.) There were some beers and liquors that were really, really on special, but I was a little wary of those because they looked really, really old. As long as you’re looking at the dates on the bottles, if there are dates, and if you’re looking for something interesting that you can’t find elsewhere, Crazy Bruce’s is a pretty great stop.
Melissa V.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Vancouver, WA
I first heard of Crazy Bruce’s Liquors after viewing their hilarious youtube commercials a friend had sent me, and it was inevitable to visit such a place. Like a previous reviewer had said, this is an adult wonderland for their selection and prices. I’m still giving this place five stars despite one flaw. While viewing the tequila selection, an employee(mid 30s, Black, braided dreds, female with no nametag) passes by me to say, «You are way too young to be looking at those». I am 24 and felt confused as either taking it as a compliment or offensive like she didn’t want me spending money, but with the stern look upon her face, I’m assuming the latter. Regardless, it was a good time.
Todd A.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Manhattan, NY
Big old liquor store with reasonable prices. Check them out if you’re in the area. Awesome doorbuster and endcap deals. I can’t walk in here without spending at least $ 40, all of that is just on good deals I can’t pass up.
Seta P.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Middlebury, CT
I’m sorry but I really don’t know what the hype is all about. The positive is, yes this mega luquor store sells many brand… that you may not see at your local package store. The prices are not really that great at all! I can find a better selection of Vodkas which are well priced including better sales at the smaller liquor stores in my town of Watertown. As for the wine prices with their bogus maketing of «Save $ 2,5,10 a bottle is a scam! I’m a wine drinker and basically know how much my favorite wines cost and Crazy Bruce actually sells them more times than not at a higher price. Not worth the trip for me, but I can understand if one lives near by and choices are slim.
Cathy S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Seattle, WA
Whenever I am back home in Bristol, I make sure to head to Crazy Bruce’s to pick up some of the great microbrews they carry. After being spoiled from living out in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve learned to appreciate the finer beer which is brewed locally and Crazy Bruce’s does not disappoint. They carry a lot of local microbrews and each time we return a new brewer seems to be added to the selection. Their prices on most wines and hard liquor for the holidays seem to be right on par. Definitely stop in when you’re in town, you won’t be disappointed!
Lydia L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 New York, NY
After eating about half a kraken, I was eager but certainly not 100% fit to drive to my next destination so when I spied a giant wine and spirits and beer warehouse in the nearby Shop Rite shopping plaza, I figured this would be a good way to walk off some of my lunch, get road worthy and grab a bottle or two for the weekend’s festivities. Crazy Bruce’s is huge and they certainly have a great sense of humor. From their name to their big headed logo to the cow(like the ones from Cow Parade) it is a fun time feel good place– an adult wonderland, if you will and that is the way you swing. They offer a vast selection of everything, many of which were new to me, like Russian bubbly and Banana Bread Beer. I concentrated my purchasing efforts on, you guessed it!, more red wine for our cellar. Although they did not have the wines from India and Morocco I was looking for, I made out well with 6 «cheapful» bottles which coincidentally fit very well into my new six compartment wine bag. That is eco-friendliness at its finest! If in Bristol, Crazy Bruce’s is a fun way to walk off eating a way too big lunch and taking an international journey of sorts through their aisles. And I must comment on how wonderful my check out person, Mary, was. The best! :) And make sure to say hi to the cow, too!