Bevmo!

Tiny location in comparison to the other BevMo locations. However, it was easy to find, had plenty of parking and the people there were really nice and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure we found what we’re looking for and they helped us box up all the wines we purchased.

A small BevMo in general with a small beer and small champagne selection, loads of Chardonnay. Pizza Port cans were for sale but they are also for sale down the street at the actual brewpub. Cans in this store were not refrigerated. Modern Times cans available but not refrigerated. Nothing else really caught my eye. Narwhal, Old Rasputin, Saint Archer, lots of Ballast Point but no Sculpin can packs when I visited. Overall, I’m not sure what one would do here besides stock up on non-​hoppy bottles. Tons of Strawberry-​Rita Bud Light cases take up precious fridge space. Didn’t get any help from staff. Looked around at their champagne section and was also jaded.

It’s like a grown-​up candy store! Lots of yummy liquor, beer, wine, and everything in between to choose from.
I mostly come here for top-​shelf liquors, as they have pretty nice prices and frequent sales on those. The selection is pretty nice as well — if I’m looking for a particular hard-​to-​find liqueur or 18 year single malt scotch that I can’t seem to find anywhere else, this place usually has it.
The wine selection is pretty nice, but I feel like I have ‘grown out of it’ as I’ve been buying most of my higher end wines directly from the wineries lately. They obviously have more selection than the grocery stores and most liquor stores, but it’s still a fairly large chain and so seem only has the mid-​sized to larger wineries on their shelves (based off of what I’ve seen, anyway).
The 5¢ wine does seem like it’s a joke now-​a-​days. I remember getting some pretty good deals in that thing years ago (or at least thinking I got a good deal at the time), but recently I’ve fallen victim to a few $ 10 bottles of wine priced at $ 22 (and the second for $ 0.05) that i’ve shaken my fist and ranted a little (but didn’t actually DO anything about) later on when I figured out what had happened.
The beer selection is pretty nice — definitely more than a standard liquor store — but I’ve had hit-​or-​miss luck when looking for something specific. Also, the prices seem a tad bit higher than at other places I’ve found the same beers. Unless I’m looking for something *really* special, it’s just a bit much of a production to come in here for a 6-​pack.
Compared to other locations, though, this one is one of my favorites. It’s easy to get in and out of, has a sane parking lot, and is right off of the freeway. It’s not as big and fancy as some of the others, but I prefer convenience over frills.

Amazing customer service, it’s more small and quaint than other BevMo’s, but definetly above a 2 star rating. I like to rate a place based on the entire experience and considering… they can have things transferred or special ordered I’m going to have to say they ACE IT. Will definitely go back… was helped very well and loved my shopping experience.

Not the best Bevmo, not the worst Bevmo. Glad they have a location so close to our house, but it’s pretty small /​cramped, so it doesn’t have a great selection and feels pretty weird in there.
I do really love the quotes on the wall near the ceiling while you’re checking out. That’s the most redeeming factor though, so. take it for what it’s worth.
Lots of beer, most of it no good. Go to a regular, non-​chain liquor store instead.
The only benefit I can think of for this one is you can request a particular bottle online to be sent to that store. Instead of, you know, calling in or something like that to a regular store.

I normally frequent the Encinitas location, but have tried this store a couple if times when in a pinch. It’s quite a small store with meager selection of craft beer and spirits. The nearby Del Mar wine store is smaller, but has an overall better selection of everything. Only worth a visit if there isn’t time to try one of the better stores in the area.

This BevMo is pretty small compared to the one I used to go to but still has a decent selection.
I was just a bit bummed out that they were out of what I was looking for but I can’t say much about that. They were just out.
The staff seemed like they kept to themselves of a lot chatting away. I mean I guess it’s not that bad since I was like one of three customers in the store at the time. When I asked for help looking for something, they were helpful. But at least at the other location I went to, the staff would ask if I needed help looking for anything which is always better. Oh well. It’s hard not to compare to other locations.
No real crazy complaints or anything. Just okay.

Pass. Go to a real liquor store.
Went in for vodka and they didn’t have smaller bottles (not the itty bitty but between the itty bitty and larger size). We were rung up, not carded and our purchase was just left on the counter. Weird. Apparently BevMo is anti bag. It would be nice to hear a cashier say «sorry bags cots X amount» instead of just setting it on the counter and staring at me.

i love coming here for a quick birthday present, usually a cold veuve clicquot is waiting and ready for me to buy. i come here to update my cabinet for parties. they also have mixers ready to buy, and it definitely is convenient.

This is definitely one of the smaller BevMo locations that I have been to. Even though it feels a little cramped, it is still pretty clean and tidy. Their selection isn’t quite as extensive as some of their bigger siblings but most of the popular stuff is still there. I stopped by for a couple specific items while in the area, they only had one of them. The staff was helpful though and there was absolutely no line. The cashier was friendly and got me on my way quickly and efficiently.
I can only knock this place for their smaller size and perhaps lack of selection on more specific items. If you aren’t looking for anything exotic and you just need to pick up some quick go-​to items, then this a nice store to have in the area.

I usually go to the La Mesa location, but happened to be driving by so I stopped in. No helpful sales people like at La Mesa, and the store is very small. I bought a couple bottles of rum and the cashier just left my items on the counter. I asked for a bag to carry it out. He pointed to a sign and said it was 10 cents for a bag now. Okay, I don’t mind coughing up a dime for a bag, BUT I was too busy getting out my debit card and my BevMo card to have seen the sign initially, and wouldn’t it have made a lot more sense for the cashier to say, «hey, would you like to buy a bag for your items?» He had to wait until my transaction was completed to point at the sign like I was an idiot. If the store (or city) is trying to make a statement against plastic bags, then why don’t they have paper bags? Or, better yet, suggest I buy a reusable bag with a BevMo logo for 99 cents or whatever. Instead I have to be chastised by the cashier and carry my $ 40 glass bottles precariously out to my car. Epic fail.

Demographically speaking they should call this place winemo. Yes they have many many craft, domestic beers, liquors, mixer, juices and accessories, but every time I come here there is a few people in front and behind me with nothing but wine. Don’t get me wrong I like wine too, but you won’t see Jack Daniels and Budweiser flying off the shelves the way some wines will, especially during the penny (excuse me now nickel) sales. Similar size, and layout to all other Bevmo’s, the parking lot is a little cramped and service is bad here. This isn’t prospect bar & grill and it’s a little messed up to cater to the bored housewive or cougars more than people like myself just asking if you have any more Lagavulin in the back.

I love the BevMo in Encinitas, but I had a bad experience in this one. I came in with my husband and while we were checking out, the cashier asked to see BOTH of our IDs. I didn’t have mine on me, so they said they couldn’t sell us our beer. Mind you, my husband is 30 years old and doesn’t look under 21… but you know what, rules are rules. But the attitude they gave us was RIDIC. They were beyond rude and unapologetic… if they had simply said it is a nice way, I wouldn’t have been so pissed off!

Overall, the store is OK but the major detractor I ran across at the store is when I asked the store manager if they support community and local non-​profit organizations with product donations, i.e., silent auctions. He said they didn’t have a budget for this and their current business model is to redirect their budget into business/​store growth. I thought this is a poor answer because if as a business you don’t support your community how/​why would your community support you.

My first visit to this store. I found this Bevmo a bit smaller in comparison to the usual Bevmos I frequent in Oceanside, Escondido and Encinitas. I was surprised as to how compact this place is, but I guess they had to make due with the space.
Usually when I walk into Bevmo, I am greeted with welcomes and smiles. Here it wasn’t the case. I walked in and just started browsing for my section. I did find that they had a better selection in my wines than I thought. I hadn’t been to a Bevmo in several weeks so not sure whether the wines I looked at were new or if they are specific to that location.
Nonetheless, I did find a wine that I wanted to try. I did have a question regarding the wine, but no one was around to ask. I had to bring the bottle up to the counter. That’s usually not the case when I visit other Bevmos. There are usually several employees circling the store asking whether I have questions, need assistance, etc.
I made my purchase and was off. The employee was nice, but very soft spoken and wasn’t conversational.
Bevmo is awesome for great deals, but I would def go back to my usual Bevmo stops.

I have had some really nice BevMo experiences, and many of them have been at the Solana Beach store. Because of the somewhat hidden location, you don’t have to deal with any horrendus parking situations. I also enjoy the staff here. The bf and I had a full beer tasting (which is supposed to cost a dollar) for free. Even a dollar is a bargain for what you get. They actually do this at every BevMo at 5 on Fridays so definitely go check it out!

sHa-​ZAM! If you’re looking for cheap deals on drinks (champagne, wine, hard liquor, beers, etc) this is the place you need to be looking at. The whole store is dedicated to drinks and drinks related items (glassware, barware, etc). I never had problems what I was looking for.