Columbus Circle Wine & Liquor

Purity vodka taste test. Amazing!!! The best vodka I’ve ever had and it wasn’t too pricey – I bought a bottle and got a free t-​shirt :)
Loved the energy and enthusiasm from the employees as well!

Suggestion: while I have nothing against street artists and often donate to them– I suggest Columbus Wine should have more than just a joking word with these local performers who appear to frequent their wine shop. «You better behave yourself» while smiling at him were the exact words of the cashier who was directing this at one of the performers who was hostile and harassed a young women who walked in to purchase something. He had accused the young lady who was more than a few steps ahead of him and obviously didn’t notice him trailing her into the store of slamming the door on him. Exact words– «oh damn that’s how it is. you don’t hold the door for me??» Completely unnecessary as that clearly wasn’t the case. The cashier witnessed this and just told him to behave himself in a joking manner and it was obvious he was in there all the time with his crew stationed outside the shop ready to perform whatever it was they do. The young lady then walked out. I don’t blame her, as did I. Ridiculous. Real classy wine shop– not!!!

Great selection, and I love the staff here. They’re helpful, knowledgeable, and fun.

Extremely helpful and courteous manager and staff, felt very welcome the moment I stepped in. A good selection of refrigerated wines, and really reasonable prices! Will definitely go back whenever I’m in the area! They also carry plastic wine glasses and champagne flutes… perfect for outdoor drinks!

I walked in to the store and felt that I was ‘t welcomed. To add to that the manager signaled the employee to keep an eye on me. I have never felt so awkward — it was such a. unpleasant experience. The manager surely knows how to drive away customers.

Placed an order for a delivery and they were so nice and helpful on the phone. I’ll definitely use them again.

I came here for some Montepulciano D’Abruzzo that I was looking for. I searched online and it said this store had it. I was greeting right when I came in and there was a big plate of cheese and fruits in front of me and some wine to taste. I passed on the apps cheese and fruit cause I wasn’t hungry, but tried some good wine. I also easily found the wine that I was looking for and left with a couple of bottles for under $ 20 and left a happy costumer. I will mostly likely return when I am in the neighborhood.

Ridiculous and sad experience. My Family was having a get together at another family members home just a few blocks away and sent me and my niece out to pick up some things one was a bottle of wine and the last stop was this wine place. I entered the store took my time and chose a wine and the sales person asked to see me and my nieces id. She is not even old enough to have an id. So they would not sell me wine and said because my niece was with me and said that I could conspire to buy and give it to her. I think this is when a sales person should use common sense and I felt disrespected that he even made that comment to me that I could give my own niece alcohol. I do not reccomend you come here with a child or and to be safe anyone under 21 just to pick up a bottle because they will not sell you it and everyone will be asked to show id. I walked over to the next block to another place and they sold me 2 bottles of wine with no issues at all.

Man in the back was nice enough to tell us about the pricing for the chilled wines. Woman in the front was not nice enough to give us a freebie whatever that she gave to the customer ahead of us. The clerk did not say thank you either when we made our purchase. From the giant toothy smile for the white girl ahead of us to a tight lipped straight line of a mouth for these non-​white faces, we did not feel welcomed.

One of the best and one of my favorite wine stores. Columbus Circle Wine & Liquor is my to-​go place when I am in need of some quality wine. I love the people that work here too. They are always helpful, nice and funny. The wine selection here is amazing, I always have a hard time finding the bottles that I’m used to buying here, finding somewhere else. The store itself is very pleasant and clean. Very well organized. Go check them out.

I came in here after work to get three things, Black Label, Knob Creek, and Sweet Vermouth. They had all three, there was no stale air. It actually smelled like cinnamon oddly enough which I say is a good smell. Not too crowded in here, but leave the shopping cart outside for good measure. you don’t want to take any chances. Prices were fair, my Knob Creek was $ 25.00.

The worst service ever. I agree with the review below — customer service will ruin the shop. Oak and Steel is down the street

Sadly, service is what will ruin this shop. It’s brilliantly located and stocked very well. Fine selection and well organized.
I walked in and there seemed to be a party among the staff in the middle of the store.
I say this because I might as well have never walked in.
They did not cast a glance my way or offer to help and I was standing in the French Imports.
When I chose my bottle and said, «This will be a gift. May we clean the bottle and wrap it?» the clerk swiped her hand over the dusty bottle once and yanked out a gift bag and some anemic ribbon.
She started to place the bottle in the bag with dust still very visible all over the bottle.
I said, «It’s still quite dirty. Can we make sure it’s clean, please?»
Still never putting more effort in than is required to breathe, the woman swatted at the bottle with her palm a few more times and said…“Ooookkkkkaaaaayyyy?“
Wow.
Do I OWE you something because you hate yourself?
Nah. Never again.

This store goes out of its way to help people and stock what is wanted and needed. They treat celebrities, locals or tourists the same and privacy is upheld at all costs. The wine section not only holds shelves and shelves of hard to find wines but offers tastings in the evenings to delight and educate.
Everything is reasonably priced, which is rare considering where they are located.
The owner Judy is always ready with a smile, a helping hand and knowledge. This is my favorite go to place.

I absolutely love this place.
Nice staff
Excellent selection
The fact that it’s right next to my apartment is a +

I actually have not had a chance to taste the wines I got from this store but it is definitely one of the cleanest liquor stores in the neighborhood and the beautiful presentation makes it look more upscale than many others. The customer service is great and prices are reasonable. Recommended!

Tucked away in the shadow of the Time Warner Building and Central Park, this wine shop holds shelves and shelves of wines to tickle your palette.
Not sure what You want? They offer tastings in the evenings! And even have a selection at perfect temperature for your tasting pleasure.
The staff is friendly. The shop is neat and clean.
The prices are reasonable.
And if you dont know squat about wines, just ask the really tall guy.

This is one of the larger and cleaner shops in the Midtown West area.
I can’t speak for the wine pricing, but the select ranges from $ 9 to nearly $ 100. The liquor is along par with the other shops nearby, both in price and variety.
I love clean stores, and this one has become a regular stop on my weekly Whole Foods runes.

The Power of One was exhausted after working on fast forward during the 2007 holiday retail fever mode, which I was seeking a mini bottle of champagne to celebrate the New Year. I wanted to celebrate the turning of the new year in the comfort of my own home without all the noise, crowd at a typical nightclub minus a significant other to share a joyous event, thus a mini bottle of champagne was suffice.
The staff was somewhat knowledgeable despite of being courteous, friendly and attentive to clients; thus the three stars. I questioned about the taste as well as the price which the staff answered without giving me the «leave me alone» attitude.

Good selection.
Very nice staff.
Reasonable prices.
Didnt give us a free wine opener when we ask if they sold them. Cost $ 2.
A-​OK!