Sparrow Wine & Liquor Co.

If you bring your own bag, the clerk doesn’t bag your multiple bottles and six-​packs. They just leave everything on the counter for you to deal with. I’ve had this experience with both male and female clerks at Sparrow. Also, they don’t offer protective paper bags to protect the wine label (nice if you’re giving as a gift). I think of bagging assistance as a simple courtesy that should always be extended to a customer who chooses to patronize a shop. It doesn’t hurt to say «Thank you» to the customer, either.

Pretty wide selection and a convenient spot. Uptown, downtown either way Sparrow is the place to go… if you get local TV you know what I’m talking about.
Anyway, they have about everything here, good beer, wine and liquor section. All reasonably priced. When I need something quick and easy this is where I choose to go. If I need bulk, Buy Rite is still the spot to go.
The girls at the register are always very friendly.
My only real complaint is signage, for the love of god put up signs in the aisles to help navigate all the wine, Australian, Italian, merlot, 2 buck chuck, whatever just put up something to help navigate!

The downtown location was my go-​to spot for beer/​booze in Hoboken, then I discovered they have an uptown location! Wonderful!
Décor: It’s a liquor store and, honestly, all of them in town are relatively similar. This one, however, falls on the side of the scale I’d call «upscale/​nice.» The décor is nicely kept and it’s very well-​lit. Their selection is also HUGE!
Staff: The staff is absolutely TOP NOTCH! I was looking for a specific beer, Del’s Shandy, and they were out. However, they said that when the next shipment came in they’d set as many as I wanted aside (and keep them non-​refrigerated, just like I wanted). Well, a few days later they called me and I was in business. After walking over to buy them I tried to figure out a way to get all 144 beers home (yep, that’s 12 12-​cases…). Low and behold they told me they deliver! The next day they literally carted them into our apartment! It was absolutely wonderful and just what I needed — yes, it’s odd that I wanted non-​refrigerated but it’s a long story…
Drinks: Like I said, HUGE selection of EVERYTHING!
Value: The prices are right where you’d expect.
I’m a huge fan and will always come here first when buying any kind of beer or booze. This place is THE BEST!

My favorite liquor store. They have everything for great prices and they deliver. Their wine ratings really help me make decisions much easier especially since I like to change up and try different things. Every time I go I act like a kid in a candy store its just awesome and the service is great and the employees are super helpful and friendly.

Pretty solid. When I moved to Hoboken from the city, I no longer had a liquor store around the block. I just don’t feel like walking more than one block with multiple bottles. Now I get wine delivery by the case and my apartment is looking more like a vineyard every day. So no complaints… I like Sparrow’s service and accurate delivery times. I’m also loving their website and online ordering, which is somewhat advanced in comparison to competitors for delivery. They have good deals — there are always wines on sale for the week.

One of the biggest liquor stores in Hoboken and conveniently located right on my block. Prices are decent and the selection is bigger than most, though I do wish they were open later than 10.

So much for abiding by your holiday hours. Showed up at 445 pm when the sign CLEARLY said Thanksgiving hours 9 – 5 pm. Don’t false advertise. Guess you don’t need my business today or any day. Even when the employees were still in the store and wouldn’t open the door. Happy Holidays.

I go here regularly and spend a fair amount, but that’s going to stop if the teenaged (or thereabouts) gal is working. She’s really rude and cold, and not at all helpful. I just dropped $ 70 on goods here, think you can at least help me bag a couple? It’s really a shame because everyone else is usually very friendly and talkative. She’s a cold fish and she’s cost them an easy sale if she’s working.

Big fan. Went there mostly for beer but checked out the liquor selection as well. Good selection and great prices. I absolutely loved the beer selection. Tons to choose from brewers that you usually can’t find anywhere else. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend a visit.
By the way, I chose this location as oppose to the one on Washington because generally nuts over there in the evening and this location (Shipyard Ln) has a small parking area. Easy access.

Love stopping by this place on my way home, especially if it’s been a rough day ;) The staff is always friendly and the selection is quite good. I often ask them for red recommendations, and I’ve been happy with most everything they suggested. There are a couple wines that I like that they don’t have, but in their defense, they aren’t really that common. Prices are quite reasonable I would say.
I’m not a huge beer drinker, but whenever I come with my beer-​drinking friends, they are always impressed. I don’t believe they’ve bought the same beer the dozen or so times they’ve visited, since they are always eager to try a new one.

Abroad variety of wine and beers, nice staff and good prices.
Different sorts of wine from Italy, Spain, California etc for any taste!
Spacious place and pleasant atmosphere there help to make a good choise.

Excellent range for what is not that enormous a store. Best feature is that if you want something in particular they will make a genuine effort to order it in. Only place in Hoboken where I have found Australia’s finest beer (Coopers!!), and that is worth 5 stars on its own.

10% off if you buy 6 bottles of wine!

For its size, this place offers a wide selection of wines, liquors and beers.
If you enjoy mixing cocktails and need to track down uncommon bottles like Carpano Antica, Berentzen Apfelkorn or Cardenal Mendoza, this place has you covered. They could stand to stock a wider selection of bitters, but the major ones at least are all represented.
They’ve also got a good selection of wines at all different price points, and lots of good beers available by the bottle.
Prices are reasonable-​for-​Hoboken: yeah, you probably could find some of this for a few bucks less at some megastore out in the suburbs. But throw in the cost of gas and your highly valuable time, and it’s a wash at best. So much easier just to trot on over to this place, get what you need, and get on with your life.

Great family owned liquor store. My dog always pulls me inside because they give the best dog treats!
Wide selection of wines and beers. Very nice people who are always there to answer any questions.

They have the largest selection for any of your alcohol urges in Hoboken.
If you find their products cheaper anywhere in Hoboken they will match that price.
The beer selection is great and is usually priced at a steal. Picked up a 4 pack of Dubhe Black IPA (yum!) for $ 10 on Sunday. In the winter they have Founder’s Breakfast Stout!

You can’t sell something like the mystery box and expect me NOT to buy it! 24 12-​oz beers for $ 25, some standards but also some gems!
I would be shocked if any other store in Hoboken had a better beer selection and the wine should not be overlooked either. Plus every Wednesday they feature three wines for a tasting. The liquor selection is not bad either.
As far as pricing goes, again probably the best in town. The only downside is a lack of substantial parking, but let’s be honest, most people will be walking (or stumbling) in anyway.

Sparrow Wines and Liquiors is great if you need a one stop shop for all different kinds of alcohol. They sell beer, hard alcohol, and wine and they have a wide variety of each. The place does mostly wine so for anyone who is looking for a wide assortment, this is your place to go. They also keep some beer refrigerated and some not, so if you can avoid skunking your beer if you need to.
The staff is very friendly and can help you out with anything you may need. I asked one of the guys working there if they had a certain beer and they did not. He did however recommend another beer that was almost like the one I asked about and told me that they sell more of it than the other one. I can see what he is saying because after trying it I think I might start buying it more often.
Prices are a little higher than what I am accustomed to paying but it is to be expected since it is Hoboken. As with every other place; the bigger or better the bottle, the higher the price. They have a small portion of street parking out front so you can take your car there if needed, but I would not advise it since it is almost always full. I live right down the street from the place so I am always walking here. That is unless teleporting becomes the new fad.
Overall I gave this place four stars because of the close proximity to my apartment, the variety of alcohol they sell and the friendly and knowledgeable staff they have. I plan on heading back here again and trying the different brands of beer they sell.

I’m reviewing this location again just because I’m semi-​appalled that the downtown location has a higher star rating…
If we want to evaluate on the same plane, this location definitely offers a greater breadth in terms of wine and beer. Also, I’ve never waited in anywhere near as long of a line as at the downtown locale. Downtown I have actually left the store due to the line being outrageously long… this has yet to happen uptown.
As I tend to rate things relative to their comps/​peers, this locale is again receiving a 4 based on the dearth of genuine offerings in Hoboken. If you are in Central Jersey, venues like Joe Canal’s offer a far better selection and value…

They have the largest selection of any liquor store in Hoboken.
You like German beers, they got that… and alot more. If your tierd of «lite» beers then try some of the choice selections on the far left side of the fridge. They also have some nice beers on the shelves next to the fridges. Really good value considering any of the imports would cost you more than double what you pay in this sparrow. A good change of pace selection.
They also have rows and rows of wine. If you know what your looking for ask someone and they are more than happy to help you find it.
They also have kegs and bags of ice. Calling ahead is always smart since they will cart and load your car for you. Great service.
Great prices too!