Great selection of bitters, syrups, and high-quality bar tools.
I originally visited for the Koriko shaker tin because Amazon was charging about $9 shipping for each tin piece.
There are many items you can’t find at other local retailers. Time was of the essence so I purchased items I could’ve gotten off Amazon. I probably spent about $7 - $15 more than an Amazon purchase but I was able to inspect the quality, touch the product and demonstrate bar movements, and test out compatibility of tools. It only took me 20 minutes each-way while the Giant Online Logistics Warehouse would have charged some shipping and taken at least 5 days for me to get the items and determine if they are suitable.
I like to support local businesses and our local economy because I’d hate for us to have to use app to get items to shop if we lose our businesses.
Parking was easy. Its store hours seem to cater to evening hospitality works. Customer service is okay. They aren’t focused on people and seem a little selective about which customers get greeted and offered assistance. Both times I visited, the staff were focused on tasks. It would be better for the business to add some value to the customer buying experience. We pay more to shop there and it should take the experience up a notch—make it dynamic and interactive by incorporating classes, events, tastings, and or...
Read moreLOVE the old Barkeeper. I just learned the owners at Vinovore are taking this place over. I hope they let the existing employees stay. I tried going into Vinavore twice over the years and the workers completely ignored me even when I was the only person in the shop. At Barkeeper? These guys are awesome. They're great shopkeepers and wonderful neighbors. Such a fantastic selection of booze and bar tools/glass sets and you can always get good recommendations to try something new. They are also super friendly to my little clown dog who has finally learned not to jump around in there. Would hate if he broke any of the awesome glass...
Read moreWow love this place I just wish I brought more cash with me because this is a wonderland of a bar keepers / bartenders dream. Everything you could possibly want for a bar but things you don't ever see anywhere else very specialty items such as a wh shelf of mixing spoons and muddlers, shakers glassware, every bitter you could think of and alcahol as well my only compliant was they didn't ha e club soda when I went but no big deal I got some at a Gas station down the street. I believe they normally do have it though. But a yway if you have a home bar or a good mixology type of bar you need...
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