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Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods

Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods

Liquor Store, Cheese Store, and Smoke Shop
Austin
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    Social N.
    "Free cheese and wine tasting on Saturday's as well!"(2 Tips)
    Rodrigo M.
    "Great wine and cheese selection!"(2 Tips)
    Jessica S.
    "Best Beer selection & Awesome Beer staff that's super knowledgable!"(4 Tips)
    Rob O.
    "Try the Ruben From the deli and Tim for wine recommendations!"(4 Tips)
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  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkJune 18, 2012
    Fabulous place to go to buy just about any wine you can think of. Free cheese and wine tasting on Saturday's as well!
  • Ashley S.heart icon on user image
    Ashley SeuserJune 7, 2013
    Cheese samples are great, but if you are under 21 bring someone older with you if you want to buy ANY drink. (Soda and juice included)
  • Jan F.heart icon on user image
    Jan FreemanJune 6, 2015
    Biggest liquor store I have ever seen. Everything you can imagine is in stock. Great deli. Wonderful beer selection.
  • Brian K.
    Brian KyleMarch 1, 2017
    Food is great here, but find another location for alcohol. The non-deli employees/cashiers are great, but he "manager" and his buddy do not have time for customers.
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica SeguraFebruary 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Beer selection & Awesome Beer staff that's super knowledgable!
  • Camila I.heart icon on user image
    Camila IwazakiMarch 22, 2016
    Never saw so many beers in one spot. Amazing
  • Rob O.heart icon on user image
    Rob OsterhouseSeptember 22, 2015
    Try the Ruben From the deli and Tim for wine recommendations!
  • Big Red
    Big RedOctober 8, 2010
    This location has great wine tastings the 2nd Tuesday every month. Plus, you can pick up a bottle of Retro Big Red, made with real sugar.
  • Jardin T.
    Jardin TellingSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The associates are always more than happy to help, so I'm never embarrassed if I need help finding my alcohol!
  • Amy H.
    Amy HamptonFebruary 6, 2013
    Purchase Sociologie Wine!!! It's the best!
  • Rachel F.heart icon on user image
    Rachel FowlerJune 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    If you can't find it here - you don't need it!
  • Emily C.heart icon on user image
    Emily CharltonFebruary 21, 2015
    Never leave here disappointed, we usually save all of our beer/wine/liquor shopping for here.
  • Jon D.
    Jon DarveauMay 8, 2013
    Fun to just browse in, if they make it they probably have it.
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HallSeptember 2, 2019
    Always great beer selection
  • Greg S.heart icon on user image
    Greg StevensJanuary 1, 2017
    Great customer service!
  • Don M.
    Don McLeanJanuary 9, 2015
    Really awesome beer selection.
  • Rodrigo M.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo MorenoJanuary 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great wine and cheese selection!
  • Aaron A.
    Aaron ArnoldJuly 30, 2010
    Stop by the deli for cheap, delicious sandwiches and burgers. So good.
  • Tyson R.
    Tyson RothApril 27, 2012
    Try the new Bacardi OakHeart spiced rum.
  • Matthew N.heart icon on user image
    Matthew NelsonJanuary 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Craft Beer.
  • Big Red
    Big RedOctober 8, 2010
    Grab a glass bottle of Retro Big Red, made with real sugar!
  • Audrey B.
    Audrey B.April 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tasting Tuesday! Second Tuesday every month
  • Sam M.heart icon on user image
    Sam MelnickDecember 9, 2017
    Super helpful and knowledgeable staff! They made picking out a great wine for my Dad really easy for me. I don't drink, so the guidance was much needed!
  • Craig S.heart icon on user image
    Craig ShinnOctober 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Wow! Alcohol sam's club!!
  • Ted S.
    Ted SarosdyNovember 13, 2011
    Nice humidor, if you like cigars.
  • Christi S.
    Christi ShannonJune 23, 2013
    Wow cool grocery store!!!
  • Erin W.
    Erin WoodAugust 8, 2010
    Don't forget your ID because they won't let you check out (even just to buy food) if everyone in your party isn't verifiably over 21... And yet children can run screaming through the aisles, no prob.
  • Janessa T.
    Janessa TomberlinDecember 11, 2013
    Big store...staff not very helpful
  • Tina W.
    Tina WangFebruary 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get your Trappistes Rochefort here.
  • Angel L.heart icon on user image
    Angel LaveauxDecember 22, 2013
    Free samples!
  • Shannon
    ShannonDecember 15, 2011
    Flor-de-Cana. Best rum EVER.
  • Marisa C.
    Marisa CastilloApril 17, 2012
    wine and cheese festival sat!!!
  • Anthony A.
    Anthony AlvaradoJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They're always out of Maker's Mark.
  • Sonia
    SoniaAugust 7, 2010
    This place rocks! Try the deli sandwhiches!!
  • Nicholas P.
    Nicholas PalaileApril 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The food is amazing
  • Schultzcore
    SchultzcoreAugust 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great cheese & wine tastings on Saturdays!
  • Megan N.
    Megan NugentMay 15, 2010
    If you pay with cash you get cheaper prices!
  • FamousRose A.
    FamousRose AustinAugust 13, 2011
    Drink Famous Vodka
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SimpsonMay 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Parking lot here is absolutely the worst ever!!
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