Cool Vines

This location has closed.

They are out of business

More of a boutique wine/spirit shop but they do offer some craft beer. Selection is OK but not spectacular. Owner is very nice and attentive. Decent prices as well. If you want "good" beer in Princeton, go around the street to Public. You’re welcome.

Wine is clearly the thing here although they have some artisanal spirits along with a wall of craft beer. It’s conveniently located a block from the Princeton campus just off of Nassau street. Fortunaltey there’s a parking garage just across the street from the store although you apparently get free parking for the first 30 minutes. Almost all of their selections were craft beer. A lot of regional with some belgians and random other things thrown in. They also have some of their stuff in the cooler which is nice to pair with the offerings available at the Italian market just around the corner. The staff seemed personable although I’m not sure how knowledgeable they are about beer. Also, since it’s in Princeton, New Jersey, the prices ain’t exactly cheap. But given the lack of quality available in New Jersey, this place is something of an Oasis.