Kreston Liquor Mart

Looks ghetto outside but don’t be fooled!!! It is pretty spacious and clean inside with friendly staff. They have a decent selection… reminds me of Wine and Spirit Stores in PA. They have tons of craft beers which is why I went. My friend wanted to get Delirium tremens beer.
Pros
Tax Free
Cheap prices
Cons
Shady outside

I have never been disappointed with this store. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and its is very organized. They are not close to my house, but I make the trek if I am trying to make specialty drinks or having a party. I have found the prices here are reasonable. I can’t wait until my next visit.

Best liquor store in Wilmington hands down! Customer service is clearly a priority at Kreston. Upon arrival I am usually greeted with a friendly, «How are you doing young man?». Really nice guy even though he is a Cowboys fan. Brandon is always super friendly and willing to help out. The craft beer bash brothers are very knowledgable and are always able to give good recommendations. I’m a beer guy, but whenever I need a bottle of wine for my wife the wine guy is always eager to help. As for Jeff, he is very loyal to his customers and will go out of his way to get you what you need. Keep up the good work guys!

I have never encountered anything less than top-​notch customer service at Kreston. They have a wonderful wine selection (which is mostly what I come here for). The people who work here REALLY know their stuff, and I would never hesitate to ask for a recommendation, as I am always pleased with what they recommend. Last year I asked one of the friendly staff members if they had a certain wine in stock. They didn’t, but he offered to order it for me, and took down my information. I didn’t hear anything for a few weeks, assuming they forgot. About a month later I received a phone call from a random number, and it was someone at Kreston calling to tell me that the order had come in. I was really impressed that they actually didn’t forget about me and followed through with the order. Their prices are VERY reasonable, too.

This is another favorite liquor store. I bounce between this and two others depending on what I need and where I am at that time. The wine, liquor and beer selection are great and I am able to find 95% of what I need similar to another store. Location is pretty convenient as well since its a hop off 95 taking the 202/​Concord Ave SOUTH exit. The store will be on your right.
Only reason I did not rate it higher is that the staff is hit or miss. Sometimes I get friendly service and other times I feel like Im a suspect or just being rushed through. Maybe I need to spend more time there to know who are the good people to consult with. Other than that this place is a 4 – 5 star for location and inventory.

Love this place. Great prices and an Excellent staff

When I decide to finally open my «Human Zoo» in Los Angeles (accepting monetary donations now) I will be capturing most of my specimens from their «natural environments». Kreston’s, I am sure, will provide excellent hunting ground.
«Look mate, over there. She’s a beaut!» *said in Aussie accent*
Not only will I be able to find the rare, and elusive «overpaid, obnoxiously loud bank exec» with the «25 year younger botoxed Jersey trophy wife», but on the same excursion I should be able to capture a few «Night of the Living Base Heads» street urchins fiending for Malt Liquor and pints of SoCo. Despite all manner of humanity that makes it’s way through the doors, and the scenes that I have witnessed (they are grrrrr-​eat, and plentiful), this is the best licka sto in the City of Wilmington.
First off, they have a frequent member card that entitles the shopper to discounts that are printed on the shelves. Sure they might jack the price up a dollar in order to save you two, but hey, it works. Being the conspicuous and demanding customer that I am, I fully appreciate the ridiculously chock o’ block selection of beer and wine that they have managed to jam into the claustrophobia inducing chambers. Kreston’s wine selection is only second to Total Wine, but I have to give major props to Kreston’s staff. They are extraordinarily helpful and knowledgeable, and have offered up some excellent recommendations. Having worked for years as a bartender in fine dining, and a wine bar, I would say my wine knowledge is well above average, and often times I am looking for something unique. Most of the time I can find it here.
The beer selection has certainly grown over the past decade, and now includes a great variety of American craft beers, Seasonals, Belgians, British ales, and your around the globe span of lagers. They do have High Life ponies if you’re feeling like you want nip back a few cold ones without your brew getting warm. Just make sure you’ve got some appropriate ’70’s theme music in the background. You really can’t do better than Kreston’s for beer or wine, just be careful in the parking lot, it can be a disaster.

Huge selection of beers and wines, especially wines, ask them for a tour of their wine cellar also, wines from every wine region of the world, from Texas to Napa to Bordeaux. Prices are reasonable and a selection of glassware and other wine and liquor-​related accessories is also available. Good thing Wilmington has a place like this, otherwise a diverse selection of wine in the local market would be impossible.