BQE Wine & Liquors

669 reviews

504 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

www.bqewineandliquors.com

+17183893833

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BQE Wine & Liquors is a Liquor store located at 504 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222. It has received 669 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday12-9PM
Tuesday12-10PM
Wednesday12-10PM
Thursday12-8PM
Friday12-9PM
Saturday12-9PM
Sunday12-9PM

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  • The address of BQE Wine & Liquors: 504 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

  • BQE Wine & Liquors has 4.7 stars from 669 reviews

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  • "Let me start by saying that I've been purchasing from this store 2-3 bottles per week for the past 3 years as I live only 2 blocks from this guys"

    "I recently had an extremely disappointing experience at BQE Wine and Liquor Store that I feel compelled to share"

    "Five stars for their service and delivery"

    "3/7/15 update: I returned a couple days ago, and it seems they've changed their payment policy"

    "Been frequenting BQE for a long time, great prices and selection"

Reviews

  • Mario De Matos

Let me start by saying that I've been purchasing from this store 2-3 bottles per week for the past 3 years as I live only 2 blocks from this guys. Definitively never came because of it's customer service as I noticed since the beginning that they lack on it big time. I come here for the prices, selection of wines and convenient location. After all this years been a customer without any rewarding (totally fine), I have for the first time experienced buying a bottle that was corked witch is very frustrating but no ones fault, no one to be blame, right? I bought this bottle along with 2 other bottles on Friday, opened on Sunday and brought back to the store on Monday (full bottle). I walked in gave it to the person at the counter, mentioned it was corked and went on to shopping. Got 2 other bottles plus the 1 bottle that I was expecting to change (same wine). I must mention the price of this bottle that was corked was $20. As I got back to the counter I was told that the manager did not authorized the exchange of the corked bottle I bought 3 days ago with another bottle of the same exactly wine. So I asked to speak to the manager and first thing he said when he came in was "we don't do that" (?), followed by " I don't have much time". He meant to say if you buy a corked wine at their store it's your problem not theirs. He saw I was buying 2 other bottle and simply exchanging the corked one. I'm not someone that is trying to take advantage in any kind and if he was a bit smarter he would noticed that. I mentioned that I have been a long time loyal customer and he rolled his eyes and offered to give me a 50% refund of it's price ($10 ) Dear manager is not about the $10 or $20 full price is about CUSTOMER SERVICE. It's about be compromised with the people that support you guys. I just wanted to have the wine I bought, nothing else. Not a $500 bottle wine, not an expensive whiskey, not even a sorry. Only the same bottle wine. Do you understand that you work in the HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ?? I get that people take advantage but you as a manager should be capable of identifying that it wasn't my case I was simply exchanging a bottle that was corked I honestly wish you learn how to be a leader because your staff is a reflection of your acts and you can never roll your eyes and say that you don't have time to hear a customer. Last thing that I will say is an apology for telling you to stick the $10 you offered me in that place, I should not do that !! That's not what I was thought by my mother and she would be embarrassed to see my reaction to your face with rolling eyes. It really made me loose and I apologize for that. I hope the owner of this store can read this review. You will not have me as customer again but with this management conduct you may end up losing more customers. Honestly not wise at all to lose a loyal customer because your manager was concerned about twenty dollars..... I was buying 2 other bottles and would buy more and more through the years Bellow is another review that I copied where you state at the end that your policy is to exchange (my case) or refund merchandise defective purchased within 7 days. That's not true so I advise you not to tell your customers something that you can't stand for or it will sound as a Lie "Cune CVNE is a great wine and I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy it. In our opinion the wine was showing perfect and it was far away from being corked. I have never heard anybody complaining about it yet, but there is first time for everything. We will keep watching it. If you still think that you are right about the bottle, we would like to issue you a full refund. Our policy is to exchange or refund merchandise that’s defective as long as you have purchased in the last seven days. Once again sorry for your experience" A quick response from the manager saying that I wasn't polite but no apology for his actions of not been polite either. Dear manager I lost when you rolled your eyes and said that you had no time to hear me. But I do apologize for my REaction.

  • Kstan14

I recently had an extremely disappointing experience at BQE Wine and Liquor Store that I feel compelled to share. Regrettably, my visit was marred by what I can only describe as a racially insensitive incident. Upon entering the store, I encountered discriminatory behavior from a staff member, which left me feeling unwelcome and disheartened. Despite expecting a neutral and respectful shopping environment, the encounter was tainted by prejudiced remarks. It is disconcerting to see such behavior in a place that should foster inclusivity. I hope that by sharing this experience, it encourages the management of BQE Wine and Liquor Store to address and rectify these issues promptly. Customers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background. I believe it's crucial for businesses to prioritize inclusivity and educate their staff on cultural sensitivity. I hope this review prompts positive change within the establishment. Won’t ever be shopping there again because there are other wine and liquor stores in the neighborhood that serve a variety with better customer satisfaction.

  • Michael b

Five stars for their service and delivery. Always right on time for local delivery by their house staff. Good selection of wines. They always have a nice selection of lower priced drinking wines, however, their selection of Portuguese still wines has dwindled of late, though the quality of their selections remains. At one time, they used to carry Portuguese wines from 2 or 3 established, fairly local importers which used to be a sure bet to please the palate and the wallet at a fair price, making them great drinking wines for the less sophisticated customer, like me. Perhaps there is a run on Portuguese wines from their distributors as customers become more widely aware of their distinctive character and value?

  • Patrick Foley

3/7/15 update: I returned a couple days ago, and it seems they've changed their payment policy. If you use credit for purchases over a certain threshold ($300 or so?), they'll only photocopy your ID. To boot, the woman who rang up my purchase this time around was very polite and helpful. Would've been five stars but for the earlier experience. Original review: Good whisk(e)y selection and prices, but they harvest your payment information, which made me pretty uncomfortable. If you go in for a larger purchase, expect them to photocopy both your ID and credit card. Some of you won't care about this, but for those who have gone through identity-theft-related experiences in the past, this is a pretty big turnoff.

  • Chris Mattson

Been frequenting BQE for a long time, great prices and selection. Was shocked to find out they will not exchange a corked bottle. If your a regular wine drinker opening a flawed bottle is something that will eventually happen and I've never had an experience where the business you bought it from refused to make it right. In their words: "we are not responsible for what's in the bottle" and when I asked if they could toss it for me so I didn't have to carry it back home they said "it's your trash you take it with you" Wait what? You sold it to me. Buyer beware

  • Lisa Reeves

Walking past it, it's easy to dismiss it as the outside is kinda plain, and the inside is more of the same. But let me tell you, their pricing and selection are amazing. We bought 19 bottles for under $500; including large sizes of Jameson, Cuervo, Barcelo, Malibu, Jack Daniel's, Johnnie Walker, Sobieski, Brugal, Jim Beam, Horintos, Kahlua, Baileys, 2 bottles of Sangria, Limoncello, and a bottle of Jagermeister. If you pay in cash or by debit card (you have to use your pin option), you'll save an additional 5%. It's definitely worth the trip.

  • Benny Radjasa

Good selection of whiskey / bourbon, it's larger than an average liquor store in New York City, so selection is okay. Pricing however is very reasonable for New York City, because they received a lot of traffic, because the volume is high prices are relatively cheap. There is always customer, no matter what time of the day it is. It's not easy to get to because of the location most of thier customers drive there. It's next to the BQE so lots of commuters customers via cars traffic.

  • Ms Tay

This is my go to place since covid 19..The prices are excellent! Service is even better.. BQE has large selections of just about everything. I live in Bklyn Heights, I have liquor and wine stores at my feet. They are all overpriced and their service is horrible. For me..BQE is worth traveling to..As a matter of fact I need to pay BQE a visit,, I'm out of my Baileys ( I'm the baileys girl) and moscoto which has come in handy during this remote learning..Thank you guys.. ♡

  • Ira Pfeifer

BQE is awesome - their prices on almost everything are very tough to beat, and they have a decent selection of wine and a very impressive stock of liquors, including special editions and some stuff with serious age. I go there frequently when I'm in the US, as it's often 50% cheaper to buy there than in London, even for Scotch! Just make sure you're aware of the particulars to get the best discounts - buy in volume, pay cash, and pay attention to their "dot" specials.

  • Stephen Schaller

I kinda wish I'd never heard of this place, since I'm now going to be spending a lot of time and money there. Incredible selection, incredibler prices. The woman behind the counter is a real gem too. If you're in the market for a bottle of booze - whether it's a handle of Early Times whiskey or a bottle of Japanese Whiskey - this place will have it. And much cheaper than you'd expect to pay in Brooklyn. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

  • Lisa Lee

Been ordering delivery and bought in store for YEARS and never remembered to leave a review. Going into 2023 like.... Best liquor store in the area, hands down. Best selection and best prices. All of the delivery guys are really friendly and sometimes I have to call with a question and the guy that answers the phone is friendly and helpful as well. Also, $5.00 same day delivery which is pretty damn awesome. Highly recommend.

  • Michiyo Yagisawa

The price is amazing but customer service is the worst!! I tried to make an arrangement of delivery at the store. They told me to do online and the mobile site was not quite functioning. Also one guy started shouting at me by saying I won’t help you website bullshit. :-( I ended up leaving store and never went back. Improve your site and hospitality, Mr. BWR Wine & Liquors.

  • Melanie Breitman

They have the best deals, an amazing selection of wines and spirits, and the most friendly “family owned” staff. I’ve been buying there for 10 years and I’ve always received the best service. And now, during the pandemic, they Added delivery service within hours for smaller orders. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. keep up the good work!!!

  • Melissa Naja

An easy going place to shop wine & liquors. There are lots of lower price than regular store. It is very nice family business with friendly service. I have ordered from BQE Wine & Liquors Store for many time, plus going to the store by myself. Every time is a good experience with the owner and their family. I'm RECOMMENDED this store for worth wine and liquors!!!

  • Tom H

They're are the best!! They are lovely people- helped me to find the kosher wine that I wanted. Also very knowledgeable with full variety of wine and liquor - is just difficult to get such a good impression from a liquor store (that are usually not that friendly and knows about there's stuff) - I highly recommend them - will came back soon!

  • Ruxandra Bklyn

Find an amazingly large selection of wines, champagne and prossecco , plus a great list of rose wines. Also find tons of hard liquor, including top-shelf whiskeys at the BEST prices in NYC! I challenge anyone to find a better price for Oban or Macallan in all Brooklyn or NYC. Go there, you will save a fortune!!

  • Matthew Jin

Drove to this place from Queens today, and I was surprise by their single malt scotch selections. Staffs were friendly and prices were also great. Walked out with 5 different single malts and a bourbon which I wasn't able to find in queens. Definitely worth the trip, will visit again.

  • K “Boo” K

Prices were good, big selection of wine, but liquor not too much. They didn't have different flavors of liquor just the regular. Customer service wasn't very helpful. When I asked about a product I was told, "oh I don't know, we probably don't have that". Staff wasn't very welcoming

  • David LaVenture

Great liquor store with an excellent selection of wines and spirits. Anything you could possibly want is here and the prices are great for a Brooklyn store. I highly recommend coming here if you can as you'll find what you need and won't break your wallet.

  • Rob T

Nice local liquor store the staff is helpful when asked questions. The prices are pretty good compared to others around you can't go wrong buying here not checking out the price elsewhere. They also have an excellent selection of whiskeys and single malts.

  • Libby Kowalski

BQE Wine and Liquors have been our go to liquor store for about 15 years now. We like their offerings, their friendly service and they have been nothing but perfect in their deliveries during this time of sheltering in place. YAY!!!! for BQE!!!!!!!

  • Arch Bernard

This place is WONDERFUL. Great selection. Great price. I go out of my way to buy my liquor and wine here. Scharffenberger is a great sparkling wine, super inexpensive and delicious. I recommend that first, and then the Red Tag items. great deals.

  • Grzegorz Rozum

Simply one the best liquor store I've ever visited. You just can't beat their prices. Great selection of hard liquor and wine. The place is always clean and well maintained. The only downside is that you can't pay with an American Express card.

  • c kelly

BQE has good prices, and they deliver. Online ordering is very easy. Delivery is flexible, delivery men are very helpful (tip them well!). In-store (back in the old days, when I went into stores) they were also friendly and helpful.

  • dan73nyc Alvarado

Huge space with plenty of liquor options. The price is crystal clear with many Special Offers! Plenty of staff that are young and fun. Most are of Polish descent! I went in and out in a flash! Satisfaction in a nick of time!

  • Anthony Biondo

Alright good selection of liquor and wines, prices are competitive. Staff is friendly and helpful. Could not give them 5 stars because there is no parking available. You have to hope that curbside parking had a spot for you.

  • Taylor Miller

Best liquor store in all of BK. I make the extra walk there when I have time, and if not, ordering online is a breeze and comes extremely fast. Wish I could give them more than 5 stars. You really can't beat their prices.

  • John J

Easy to order online direct from store website. Reliable and accurate. Good selection, good prices and excellent costumer service. They made sure not to charge me delivery fee twice after I mistakenly ordered wrong

  • Juan Nunez

They closed before 9pm. I was there and they didn’t take Apple Pay. So I went home to get my card and I arrived at 8:58pm and they had doors closed with gates down and wouldn’t let me make my purchase.

  • Tim Burke

The only liquor store I frequent in Brooklyn. Why? Great prices, including bulk discounts, and a wonderful selection of Scotch and Japanese Whiskey. Knowledgable, pleasant staff. Worth the trek by far!

  • Lisa Marie Reeves

Prices can't be beat! We got 19 bottles (full size) of higher end alcohol for less than $500. If you pay by cash, or debit card using the pin option, they'll give you an additional 5% off your total.

  • Jenn de la Vega

Best ever local liquor shop. They have everything from the sakes I want to soju, amaro, and cool bourbons. So easy to order delivery and fast pick up in-store, too. Prices are the best in the area.

  • Jc DaBarber

Great service, awesome prices & quality tequila. Whether you’re in need of alcohol for entertaining or if you just want to have a few drinks with your spouse, this is the place you want to go to.

  • Jayar Myers

Best place to get cases of liquor and wine in Brooklyn. The family there are extremely pleasant with help you find what you're looking for. Great place to get your stock for a wedding or party.

  • Angelina

I love this particular location to buy specialty liquors and wine for holidays and special occasions. They make it very easy to buy online and pick up in person. The price is always right.

  • Harrison Legares

I like BQE Wine & Liquors because I ordered from them the first time and the Delivery guy was very personable, I like that you don't find that much now a days keep up the good work …

  • Joanna Zdziaszek

Good prices and liquor. Memorial Day weekend... they didn't have a lot of wines. Sold out. Update: for Thanksgiving they were busy. Had a lit of good choices. Good sales too.

  • Heather Collis

Their delivery people are super pleasant and come on time every time with all of our bottles. Really helps when you need to stock up. The prices are the best in the city!

  • Helen Quinones

Great local spot to get yo air liquor and wines needs. Pretty decent price they have weekly/monthly sales and offer case discounts. Definitely check it out if in the area

  • Sunny Chan

Love this place for my whiskies. They have a good selection at a great price point. Cannot attest to their service as I know my selections but the people there are nice.

  • Amy B.

No other liquor store in the area comes close to BQE in terms of prices, customer service & convenience. Do yourself a favor and check them out — you won’t regret it.

  • J. Nunez

Great liquor store!! Huge selection. Friendly feeling. But keep an eye on the register!! From experience the shelf and the registers have different prices sometimes.

  • Reuben Santos

Affordable and reliable stock. Controlled selection of wine. Not a place to look for specific spirits or wine. Currently accepting 5 people at a time do to covid 19.

  • Rory Scott

The best prices and best selection in Brooklyn. One of the few places that has a deep selection of scotch and all their inventory only online for price checking.

  • Dusty R

By far the best liquor store in NYC. The owner is very kind and her staff is always very helpful. I respect a place that makes everyone show ID before purchases.

  • Chris Bishop

Best prices and selection in town. Beats out prices at Astor Wines and Warehouse Wines & Spirits in the city. Also they delivered within an hour for very cheap.

  • Richie Cardona

BQE is the one stop shop for all my needs and the best part is they deliver! Why shop anywhere else and have discounts all across the board. Love this place.

  • A.L. Moore

There was a Tequila salesman that sold me a something I wouldn't normally buy. It was a good decision. Great customer service decent prices good selection!!!

  • jjmondesi

Exceptional variety and even better prices. Deals! Options! They have what you're looking for and save about 10 dollars vs other stores in the area.

  • Nikolai Semenenko

I almost don't want to write this in case more people find out about it... but they deserve the business. Super helpful, friendly, and great prices.

  • Gina Santonas

I have been going to BBQ for years. The staff is so nice and the prices are the best around. They also have a great selection of wines and liquors.

  • Marcin g

Best liquor store in the area for sure! Amazing prices and great selection for whatever you’d want! Super helpful and knowledgeable staff as well!

  • Shari Logan

Great prices. Ten percent at least off of very popular brands. Sirmnoff, Malibu, Johnnie Walker, other whiskey brands. Everything. Smart choice.

  • Ella Wiley

Best and most affordable liquor and wine store in the area. Always has great deals, staff is super friendly, and they also deliver for just $5!

  • Greg Zastawny

The best liquor store in Greenpoint!! Good prices. My wife loves this store !! Here is the photo of my little collection form BQE liquer S.

  • Logan Ronkainen (Sephrok)

My favorite spot to buy Notorious Pink Rosé by the case ! And hopefully Infamous Gold Cabernet Blanc and Scandalous One Cabernet Noir soon!

  • Jamal Hoque

Always have great deals and you find mostly all your favorite bottles here! Might get lucky and get something rare when they stock up too.

  • Valerio Aguilar

some of the Best Prices in Brooklyn, maybe in NY. They have a wide selection of spirits and wines. BQE Wine and Liquors is my go to place.

  • Shayne Bingham

Great selection and maybe the best prices around. Around the corner you’re going to pay a little more so don’t miss out going there

  • Mell Townes

Wide variety of wine and alcohol at discount prices. They also often have people giving away samples of alcohol that they promote.

  • Jacqueline Frankel

I didn’t like that it made it hard to process without applying the tip! I prefer to give the tip to the delivery person in person.

  • Audrey Sheppard

Really the best liquor store in the whole city. Endless selection, insanely cheap prices, quick service... what more do you want?

  • Edgardo Rios

Great variety and great prices for a liquor store! I mean what else are you looking for?? Filet mignon?!! Go there and buy!!!!

  • Pankaj Chitrakar

Great selection and timely delivery. I did not get the 5% discount stated on the website by using a debit card w pin though.

  • cxw

BQE has great prices and selections. The delivery persons are always so accommodating and kind. Great service 5+++ Stars!!!

  • Wilghen Santos

Well Stocked Liquor Store under the BQE , in the border between Wburgh and Greenpoint. Good service. Parking could be tough

  • madmistersmiley

Best prices in the neighborhood. The same-day delivery option is a must during quarantine lockdown. Fast, on-time delivery!

  • S S.

Great prices and selections, knowledgeable help and quick service. All in all awesome wholesale liquor and wine store.

  • Gerald Haggerty

Been buying here for 12 years...best liquor store. Friendly and very knowledgeable. Will order special items for you.

  • Tironsivjeter Shehu

A huge selection of wines and liquors. Awesomely low prices. A single-malt lovers paradise. You will love this place.

  • Leonel Minaya

Is not too bad prices is a little to high and you don't find everything you looking it should be more variable stuff

  • Jonathan LEFEBVRE

Used to go to trader Joe's wine... but this place is as good as trader Joe's wine! Huge selection and very cheap!

  • XYZ

Great selection. Great prices. Wish they were open later though...closes at 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

  • Ivan Valera

Great liquor store, awesome selection, very good prices here, if you get a case you might get 20% off impressive

  • Jia W

Great prices, big selection, a bit out of the way but worth the trip. Great place to stock up your bar cart.

  • Mimi Rufrano

They have great prices if u buy wine by the case. you get sm bottle 5.59 LG bottle 10.50 & svedka 22.79 lg.

  • Jose Miguel Mendez

Great local place to buy your spirits, don’t look for better prices in Williamsburg - there are none better

  • Kevin M

best liquor store in the area! lots of selection, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and they deliver

  • Christian Thompson

I love this place. It's run by helpful people and have some difficult to find bottles and good prices

  • Ryan McBride

Good selection, good prices, was able to park right out front and staff was helpful. Worth the trip.

  • Kyle Clark

The best prices, convenient delivery, great selection. IMO the best bottle shop in the 5 boroughs

  • Dana Nicole

Good prices for a small store. Mostly wine and hard liquor, very small selection of hard seltzer

  • Umeshwar Ramrookum

A great selection of wine and liquors at very low prices. The staff were helpful and friendly.

  • Barbara Lourdes Reyes

They always have everything I need and their prices are good. Everyone is very nice as well.

  • Lourdes Nin

Love BQE. Prices are very good. Great service, prompt and very professional. Will recommend.

  • hanna c

If staff is welcoming and kind, I would love to go there more often Have good price though

  • Charlie Rodman

A hidden gem with some of the best prices and selection around. Worth the trip every time.

  • Duane Tucker

This is a very good place to buy liquor and their prices are amazing definitely recommend!

  • Scissorhands Barbershop

Good place, big selections ,friendly staff what more you need ? Oh yeah more shots …

  • Ricky Gordon

Great selection, very competitive prices, not the freiendliest staff but knowledgeable

  • Chlee Wlee

Great customer service and so far they have had 100% of the liquors I am looking for.

  • Scott Balles

Good delivery service. Best prices around. Wide selection and quality wines in stock.

  • Re A

Best prices and best selection. We drive from Queens to get our favorite wine here.

  • Michael Gilpin

Great prices and a great selection. Better than Costco or BJ'S and way more labels.

  • Mike Pacheco

Best liquor store in the area, bar none. Online search, stock, ordering, is great.

  • Adam Wozney

BQE is short for Boring Queen of England. This place is not a fan of the monarchy.

  • Juana C M

Amazing prices and a huge selection of wines and liquors. Great customer service.

  • Dwight Ambrose

Best store in the city that I have found so far have yet to see lower prices

  • Jack Truitt

Amazing liquor selection and best prices in the area. What else do you want?

  • Pawelus M

Best prices in Brooklyn and queens, family owned and best customer service!

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