Ray & Frank Liquor Store

–4 stars for the Hilary for pres sign on the door and won’t be going back until they take it down. When they do its a 5 star shop for sure.

If I could rate thus establishment zero stars I would. I was in New York for a long weekend and ventured out to supplement my host’s bar. I don’t know about you, but I like to browse and compare prices. While casually browsing at this establishment I was ambushed by the owner who insisted that I tell her exactly what I wanted. In my many years of travel, shopping, driving, and dining I have never encountered anything like this. When I told she could not help me with anything she stomped away grumbling about my inability to «buy anything» in her establishment. I am respectful of elders so I thanked the cowering manager (her son) and distraught young lady at the register (his daughter?) and bid them all a good night, as I could not spend any money at Ray & frank Liquor. One of the beautiful things about New York is that you have options — THANK GOD FOR THE OPTIONS!!!

ray and franks I have been going to for years. For the neighborhood they are priced lower than most. The owner is such a kind hearted soul and they carry some great wines and a nice selection of spirits. If you live in the area talk to the owner. You are guaranteed to walk out with a smile on your face!

You can pretty much get what you need here. Mixers, wines, liquors. My only issue with the place is that the past three times I’ve been in, their credit card machine just happens to be «down.» So, if you go, just have cash. Don’t plan on using your debit or credit card to fuel your habits!

Pretty small liquor store but the selection covers enough to get all your basic alchy needs. The people who work there are pretty nice, and for the small wine bottles you don’t have to buy the whole pack of 4. You’re allowed to buy singles or mix and match different flavors which is nice!
This is a good place to drop by post dinner if you want to buy some more alchy to drink at your place with friends since NYC drinks in restaurants and bars are so expensive… perfect place to go right after eating some Thai dinner haha.

Coming from the west coast. I know wine. Their wine selection leaves little for the imagination. But this place has Gladys. The most amazing true hearted New Yorker I have met. She is one of the few true people. She is over passionate and she does not drink. Her selection is limited being a true mom and pop liquor store she makes up for it with her winning attitude.

Ray & Frank Liquor Store is a reliable neighborhood liquor store. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they have a good selection at moderate prices for midtown NY.

What a Wonderful store especially if you like scotch or red wine like me! The owner’s name is Gladys and she is from Spain. She loves to give out free samples of her goods and is really a delight. The store is just down the street and around the corner from the Belvedere Hotel where I enjoy staying while in Manhattan. I discovered Ray & Frank’s last year while searching for a package store in Times Square which you can forget about. I found one that was a tourist rip-​off. So I headed in the opposite direction and found R & F. I went in and made my purchase and was telling Gladys a little about myself and that I am from Phoenix Arizona and also a Catholic Priest. She sent her assistant Jose to fetch me another bottle of wine on the house and then she directed him to carry my bags back to the hotel! By the way, it was freezing cold that day with temperatures under 20 degrees. Jose is such a gentleman (he also keeps an eye on any shady characters who wonder in). I was just completely taken with such amazing hospitality. Where can one go in the whole world and be treated this well? This little store is a gem, stop in just to say hi to the Kitty and support the place as much as you can. I love New York!

Searching high and low for Angostura bitters in New York City? Your quest ends here my friend!!! For those that don’t know, «Angostura bitters» are an important ingredient in the «Manhattan» and «Old Fashioned» cocktail.
It’s not cheap and you may need a Don Draper sized salary to buy one, $ 15.29 for a small 4oz bottle, but what choice do you have? According to the shopkeep, she has to order 1000 bottles at once from Chicago.

One of my dearest friends and future Eliter, *cough*, Anna F. lives around the corner from here. Which we all lovingly refer to as ‘The Batcave’. Long story. But to create our ritual ‘Batcave’ drinks we always end up here. There’s a furry cat that lives in the store and that’s always cute. They also have wine tastings usually after 7pm on most nights. Everything is pretty moderately priced. I usually end up here as opposed to a bodega for beer because beer prices in midtown are absurd. Their liquor selection is quite fantastic. I always find a new brand of vodka that I have not tried yet which is a shock to me, at least. Then most of their wines with the exception of Muscato and Zinfandel are delicious. Unless, someone convinces you into making Weer (beer/​wine mixed together) or jungle juice. What were we thinking.

I come here for my «supplies» when i’m in this area of manhattan for work. PROs — the staff is courteous, they carry a good and varied selection of wine and liquor, and price ranges are decent. CONs — a little tough to get to since it will require a walk from the 1 or the A, C, E trains, and the staff isn’t necessarily the best to ask for recommendations or suggestions from if you are undecided (i’m like that all the time…) still, when desperate times calls for much needed relief (aka alcohol), I can count on Ray&Frank to supply some happier hours.

Ray & Frank’s is a small, family-​owned store eponymous of the two sons of Gladys, the owner. You’ll find her as soon as you walk in, just look to the right and you’ll see a beautiful, flaxen-​haired woman sweetly greeting customers as they enter.
The store is primarily wine and organized by region. There is also a refrigerated section in the back for *emergency* chilled rooftop summertime wines or winter-​y New Years Eve bubbles! But of course they carry a vast supply of liquor as well. There is always someone on the floor or behind the counter to assist or answer any questions.
I find the prices here to be comparable to any other NYC Wine & Liquor store. The bonus here is that If R&F do not carry something you want, you can ask and they will take a note and add it to their vast collection.
I’d be remiss to fail to mention Le Grande Dame, Mew, who is often found curled up on a case of wine in the middle of the store or by a heater. This sweet kitty just adds to the homey and familial charm of the store.
I’m a neighborhood regular of almost 5 years, take my word.

«Frank was the name of the two-​faced cat that made it into the Guinness book of World Records (look it up)…Sadly it’s not the cat that lives in this liquor store»
Still come here usually while enjoying some cocktails at Room Service. Convenience is key folks. Prices are still great and I adore the older woman who works here. And yes, I’ve even become accustomed to her cat. If he’s keeping the mice at bay from smattering their feces on my handle of vodka then he stays. I swear he also catches shoplifters. (a la SNL’s Digital Short ‘Laser Cats’)
I’m as ghetto and cheap as they come when dealing with labels and brands so I was surprised to see the super lux booze selection they carry! Sorry, as a bartender of yore I’ve learned the difference between Grey Goose and well vodka is taking an aspirin before going to bed.

Surprised to see so many bad reviews, but then again I didn’t notice a bait and switch. Maybe cause I just bought a bottle and left but they were SUPER helpful helping finding me some wine. The one I wanted was on the top shelf so they happily got it down. I didn’t see the cat till I almost knocked over some boxes (I was sober at the time… honest), and thought it was oddly cool. The lady behind the counter seemed nice enough and asked about my holiday. The prices didn’t seem too outrageous, but then again I’ve been buying wine @ Morell and Beekmans.
I’ve been to MUCH worse places than this. Seems like your run of the mill kind of liquor shop to me.

I can confirm with everyone here about the bait and switch pricing on things — it’s either that or they’re that incompetent. I guess most people wouldn’t notice if they’re buying a bunch of bottles or they don’t want to seem cheap for haggling over a few bucks.
We grabbed a bottle of wine and it rang up 2 bucks higher than the marked price, and you would have thought that we stole something, or stole their first born.
Well, a couple of the guys working there were friendly, but an older gentleman proceeds and go back to the wine bottles, rip off all of the prices and remarks them all. He even has the nerve to say that none of the bottles are marked at that price. Kinda like when a kid breaks something right in front of you, and says, «it wasn’t me».
All of that hassle and haggling. They suggested we pick up a more expensive bottle at the price we paid, but what’s the point in that? We wanted a $ 13 bottle of wine, not $ 15 of something else. We were willing to just get a refund if it was that big a deal to them, but eventually they relented. (This went on for 30 min probably).
If you come here, make sure that the price that rings up matches what you expected.

Ran in for a quick sub-​$ 10 wine and got a pretty decent Malbec. In and out pretty quickly. Standard liquor store, if you ask me!

Great store with over the average price…
They have a nice selection for everything there…
Just ask them and they will help you… make the extra money worth…

The selection is very good… They have all kinds of liquor that you need. The prices are a bit higher than other places, but the service is excellent. It was my first time there and Grandma, who is the owner wanted to give us a tour. I couldn’t say no to that. She was really sweet and I love how there is a cat roaming around the store.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS OVERPRICED LiQUOR STORE DUMP!!!
THE OLD WOMAN (GUESS THE WIFE OF EITHER FRANK OR RAY) IS MEAN NASTY AND TOTALY INSANE CRAZY WOMAN… STARTED SNAPPING AT ME SAID I WAS STEALING HER WINE SECERET INVENTORY SELECTION (NOT EVEN SURE WHAT THAT MEANS) JUST BECAUSE I WAS CHECKING OUT THE SELECTION OF WINES, SHE ACCUSED ME OF WORKING FOR ANOTHER LIQUOR STORE. JUST 100% BIZZARE.
REALLY DONT GO HERE! THIS RIPP OFF TRASHY STORE CHARGES EASILY $ 3-​$ 7 MORE PER BOTTLE THAN OTHER STORES IN THE AREA. AND THEY ARE RUDE PEOPLE TO BOOT!
Go to vitners on the corner of West 46^th and 9^th, much NICER and MUCH better prices all around.

Oh boy, I can’t understand why they are so unhappy at this place. They sell Liquor for God Sake!
This place is only good because when I’m out of wine they are across the street. yep! convenience. Overpriced. No good service or should I say no service at all.