Downtown Liquors

October 29, 2008
Has a great selection of American crafts and Belgiums. Has Founders, Victory, Port, Stone, Avery etc. Very pricey at least $2 more per beer. And the service is terrible!!! Don’t expect to get much help at least not without some attitude.

May 15, 2008
Standard beer store appearance. A decent selection, but a little scattered and disorganized. There were boxes and bottles all over the place. The help was busy drinking wine and ordering Bud Light when I was spending time browsing. Some real rarities, good Belgian selection, and decent local and regional offerings. Prices were a touch high (what isn’t pricey in Mass?).

August 6, 2007
Decent selection. Sometimes they put out cellared vintages which is nice. They have AC but it isn’t too strong, so during the summer the store is at least 80. Prices are high.

June 2, 2007
Quite simply, a great beer store - I discovered many regional brews I have never seen in other area store (some of which I’ve never even heard of), and scored some hard to find belgian stuff (that I also haven’t seen at other stores) such as oud beersel framboise - the tatooed kid behind the counter seemed to know his stuff - I went in expecting outrageous prices, but I wasn’t really shocked by anything, and some prices were even quite a deal (5.49 for Nogne O Imperial Stout) - this place is better than Charles Street Liquors, and has a better belgian and other import selection than Julio’s - this may become my only essential stop for beer when in town.

January 17, 2007
I’ve been here a few times. Service varies. Some employees are very knowledgeable, Some are not. Great selection, Bit pricey. Good Belgian selection. Would visit again.

September 4, 2006
Good ole Downtown Liquors in Davis Sq., Somerville, MA (my hometown). Much like Redbones, this is another gem in this town. They have a wide selection of unique beers (and wines). Back in 1988, they were the only liquor store in the area which carried and sold "Harley Davidson" beer. The service isn’t the best, but the selection of beers makes it worthwhile. They are always updating their stock and they sell singles of just about anything they have in stock. You will be able to find many hard to find beers here. Even though they are located in a busy area, parking is possible. There is also Davis Square T stop on the Red Line a stone’s throw away.

August 28, 2006
One of the two reasons(Redbones is the other) for stopping in Davis Sq if you’re in the area. Yes they may be a bit overpriced on some items and yes the staff can sometimes have an attitude, but this place has never disapointed me, I always leave with hard to find,high quality selections and they will sell singles of anything.

August 24, 2006
NIce place, good selection especially in the imported department (lots of Belgium beer). the price is variable...they do well in the Alesmith but others tend to be a bit overpriced. Regardless, the location cannot be beat and parking is not an issue even though its in Davis Square. Stop by, chances are you may see me

November 21, 2005
Stopped in briefly on a Sunday night in June, had a quick look around and bought just a couple of rarities/stuff I couldn’t find in Vermont. They seem to be up on all the new, hot stuff (Great Divide, Triticus, Uerige Doppelsticke) and have an excellent selection of area micros. Much space given over to refrigeration, though most of the Belgians and scarcer, more interesting British and German beers are on the shelves in the bright lights. Nicely laid out, rather upscale looking, with prices that seem just a bit high to me, though I have to admit that I don’t know the Boston beer store market very well. Still, with a location just down the street from Redbones, it’s a must and I’ll spend more time here next trip I make to beantown.

August 13, 2005 [ Updated July 30, 2006 ]
I used to live down the street, now I make trips from New Hampshire to buy my brews. It’s definitely worth the trip- Downtown’s selection always changes, and it’s a little pricey, but they are willing to let you break up 6-packs which is certainly a plus. I have always had excellent service at this establishment, and anyone who complains about parking should check out the parking lot around the back!