LCBO

368 reviews

953 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Canada

www.lcbo.com

+16132385614

About

LCBO is a Liquor store located at 953 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Canada. It has received 368 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-9PM
Tuesday10AM-9PM
Wednesday11AM-6PM
Thursday10AM-9PM
Friday10AM-9PM
Saturday10AM-9PM
Sunday10AM-9PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of LCBO: 953 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Canada

  • LCBO has 4.5 stars from 368 reviews

  • Liquor store

  • "Great service by the employees who work directly for LCBO"

    "As I am not a huge spirits guy I can only speak to the selection of beer, which is quite good"

    "Beware of the new training staff member"

    "Friday evening, St"

    "This LCBO at Lansdowne replaced the very popular one that was at Bank and Clemow"

Reviews

  • Ryan

Great service by the employees who work directly for LCBO. HOWEVER, the rent-a-cops which are used for store security/loss prevention NEED to stop assuming everyone is a thief! Sometime, I need to simply browse this RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT in order to locate what I am seeking...there are literally Thousands of options available. If you spend more than 5 seconds picking out your product of choice, you are automatically assumed to be shoplifting. Absolutely despicable and is in direct violation as my rights as both a Canadian citizen AS WELL AS A HUMAN BEING! MOST PEOPLE JUST WANT TO PAY FOR A PRODUCT WHICH IS AVAILABLE, AND CONTINUE ON WITH OUR DAY! WE DO NOT NEED THESE RENT-A-COPS (WHO, BY THE WAY, LEGITIMATELY BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE ON THE SAME LEVEL AS A POLICE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT)! I would LOVE to shop here, even just ONCE, without being a shoplifting "suspect"....I've never stolen a penny in my life! Get it together LCBO! ZERO STARS

  • Mike Garnett

As I am not a huge spirits guy I can only speak to the selection of beer, which is quite good. This particular LCBO is very much leaning towards the Craft beer lover as it has a great selection and the option of getting seasonal growlers (>4L) bottles from a draught tap. At the rear of the store lies a decent sized walk in cooler for the beer and to the left/right of the cooler entrance chilled wine is available as well. You won't get the quantity discount as from the Beer Store but it's a nice stop for a few specialty brews.

  • Michael Laflamme

Beware of the new training staff member. Lady in her 40s. Made me stay away from the customer at the cash but then let the next lady stand right behind me while I was paying. Ageist? Sexist? I'm not sure. I am a 25 year old male and the other customers were older than myself and female. Also extremely rude with a lot of attitude. I'm not sure why you work in customer service. Not a happy human being at all. I wouldnt want to be quarantined with her.

  • Asif A. Ali

Friday evening, St. Patrick Day and the store had almost no one to assist? How quaint. I was here with a friend, and was amazed by the huge selection and categories of wines they have. Nice. Please have someone to assist the customers on the floor, cuz they were all at the cashier only. Many people don't know much about wines, and they could use someone's knowledge, or product-recommendation during their election process. Thank you. Cheers!

  • Thomas Krul

This LCBO at Lansdowne replaced the very popular one that was at Bank and Clemow. It's much larger now, with a huge walk-in beer fridge, and a growler station. It's still kind of hard to find anything you don't usually get, but that's a problem with all LCBOs. Parking is best underground as they will stamp your ticket with any reasonable purchase. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

  • Douglas McArthur

As Alice said , you can find anything that you want..... In the days of super apps and state of the arts technology. The mere fact we have to buy booze from a designated store, that may not even be close to where you live or where you are going , is ridiculous. Unfortunately we don't think strongly enough about these Nanny laws here in Canada, because it's always been that way.

  • Joel Baxter

Large location with underground parking available. Validate parking with cashier. Lots of selection available with a huge chilled beer area. Tons of local selection along with a great international selection. I bought two boxes of imported beer, one was mistakenly given to me so I had to come back for a return. Staff handled the return easily.

  • Andrew Bassett

Laziest most embarrassing excuse for employees in the history of the already abismal LCBO service reputation standard. Show up to do a return on a quiet Sunday and the staff working, and apparently her supervisor are too lazy to process it. Absolute disgrace and a premier reason I will never return to this LCBO location.

  • Ben Stone

I've had a rough couple of weeks, and I wanted to grab a couple of beers to lighten up the week. I was greeted by a friendly and smiling staff, and Gavriel helped me out with all of my shopping needs. He's been doing an amazing and tireless job to serve customers in what we know is a tough time for all service workers.

  • Dave Royer

I've never been a big fan of state/province/government monopoly in general, and living in Quebec, I know what it feels like. Great choice, it's just morally wrong for the people that run your province to have exclusive dibs on your booze. Sorry Ontario, you're no better than Quebec in that regard.

  • Francisco Alvarez

Glad to see this location doing well. Always seems like a busy place but the staff do a great job of moving the lines. Not as exceptionally stocked as other locations around the city however for a quick pick up of some beers or a bottle of wine, this sport would do in a pinch.

  • Felix Hutnyk

Great! They have a great selection, pretty big store. I've been here many times, the staff are super friendly and helpful. They've helped me price check items a few times. Also do note if you are parking in the parkade they do validate your parking ticket! Just ask.

  • Erick Mondragón

Worst service ever, a lady chasier ask me to lower my mask (mask mandatory because of the pandemic)in the middle of the cashier lane, instead of asking for an ID, was INSULTING you should know profiling a customer just because the colour of the skin is wrong!

  • Gina Csiffary

I called about placing an order and the man on the phone laughed out loud and said "we don't have time to shop for people."!! He could not possibly have been more rude about it. I can place orders at many stores and they are happy to help!

  • Trevor Ng

Great LCBO. A revolving door and some one way gates lead you into the spacious store, with plenty of inventory from vintage to international wines, plenty of spirits and liqueur, and a big fridge of IPA and domestic beer/lagers/ales. In

  • AK

Your typical LCBO. They have a large walk-in beer fridge at the back of the store. It is one of the few stores open till 9pm on Saturdays. There was only one cash counter open when I went in Saturday evening, but the line wasn't too bad.

  • Eric Goodwin

Great craft beer selection in the cooler, generally ok wine offerings. Overall one of the better LCBOs in Ottawa. Needs better bike parking but there's lots of room if you don't mind just leaning up against the front of the building.

  • Raul K

Amazing place with a good collection of wines. Inviting place and sanitized well to avoid spread of covid. Really friendly staff and helpful they have good knowledge of the contents. Must visit if you are looking for some good wines

  • Phil Montgomery

Great selection for a medium sized store. Helpful staff, free underground parking. Clearance items are no longer in one area. .... so look closely at each section to find the overstocked and discontinued gems. It's worth the tour.

  • Ryan Mierzwa

I absolutely LOVE being followed around like I am about to place every single bottle that they have in stock into my pockets! It's their job, loss prevention....I get it. But I also need a bit of space to BREATHE! GEEZE LOUISE!

  • Jordan I

I was searching for Georgian wine, and they had it. The sales rep was happy to assist me by showing me where the bottles were. Store was a bit understaffed when I visited, because I had trouble locating a staff member.

  • Patrick Dean

Reasonable LCBO. They carry a big range of everything and have some good surprises in the specialty alcohols. Currently with covid 19 they seem to having trouble with getting craft beers from Europe as stock is meager.

  • Anna Stone

Gavriel was SO helpful. He was so friendly and made my experience here very positive. I came in looking to buy a specific item but he had so many great recommendations and I ended up buying them all, thanks Gavriel!

  • The Dude

Manager is awful, rude, and spiteful. The worst interaction I have ever had. What a shame LCBO has hired such a monster to run the store, very obvious he’s on a power trip. Will avoid this location at all costs.

  • Qball 1

Great place to go. However, little short on Crown Royal Whiskey medium and small bottles. So I had to get a bigger one. Not at all bad but didn't want to spend so much. Oh well, more to help deal with Covid-19!

  • Nolan Dickson

The friendliest staff I've ever seen at an LCBO, good humour, and the man at the till constantly says cheers when he asks for my ID. Ask anyone for anything and they'll run around the store to accommodate you.

  • Drew Monrad

No lineup, but then there was no staff either. Walked in over lunch, found what I was looking for and went to the cash registers. Waited...waited...and left my hoped for purchase on the counter and left

  • James C

This is a good LCBO with a wide selection of wines, beers, liquors, and other alcohol like coolers. I have always found what I am looking for when I come here and have found the staff to be helpful.

  • Subhajit Chatterjee

Really nice collection. But sometimes it becomes difficult to locate the item you're looking for. Using the app to check whether that particular store is having that specific item is a good option.

  • Yevgeni

A very well-managed nice clean place. The cashiers are nice and caring. A large store - a lot to choose from. If you are a Carleton on-campus student, then this would be the nearest LCBO.

  • Shady Bee

Got in and out in 3 minutes. I found free on street parking on the side road next to the retirement building across the street. Quick and friendly staff. Good selection of flavored vodka

  • Al

Very small LCBO located in one of the busiest area in Ottawa. I usually find exactly what I need. They could open more cash registrer... Long wait at times. A great selection of beer.

  • alexandria Minor

Great scotch selection and great service. Kevin took time showing me his favourite scotch and helped me find one to take home. Thank you Kevin for such friendly and patient service!

  • David Beck-Mac Neil

The selection at this LCBO is top notch, you can get 30 min of free parking in the underground lot and it has a beer tasting bar with rotating taps not available anywhere else.

  • Jasper Taylor

Generally the staff at this location are amazing but there are a few who are less so. The selection at this location is quite good and they usually have something for everyone.

  • Jason Whelan

Great LCBO, do yourself as favor and park underground. An elevator brings you right to the front door. They have beer tasting and one of the largest walk in coolers I've seen

  • Anais

Cashier Samantha was very rude with my friend and I because we are 21 years old. All clients should be treated with respect as we are paying for a service, no matter our age.

  • Lovekyliexox

No one working here had a sense of customer service. I’m should there’s plenty of people who want jobs that would be cheerful and happy. Demmi Lola, check your Attitude.

  • Kimberly Lauzon

Nice, big location that's well stocked. Super happy the beer bar always seems to have perth brewery! The staff is always in a good mood & happy to give recommendations.

  • Chris Hiltz

Great Liquor Store! Lots of variety. Personally, I mostly visit for the cold beer room. And now that they have a Growler Stop, I'll definitely be going more often.

  • Dyna Pamella

A big struggle if you go there driving, you won't find the entrance unless you go all around the building, if you take a taxi then you better run and run faster.

  • Stephen Peringer

Medium-sized with decent selection. Didn't have the exact beer I wanted, but had plenty of great alternatives. Limited selection of liquor bottle formats

  • james parry

Had an amazing young gentleman talk with me about different types of alcohol to establish the perfect cocktail for a dinner party. Couldn't be happier

  • dylan chiu

Such a convenient location and I also love that their app gives info on what is in stock/carried at this location so you never leave disappointed.

  • brian McPherson

It is a LCBO store, new so has a big cold beer room & a growler filling station. Otherwise well lite well stocked w/ knowable & friendly staff

  • james43867

Surprisingly large selection of products. Friendly staff that eye you a bit too long but that’s also part of waiting on customers so no harm.

  • Kirk Hovell

My favourite LCBO in Ottawa! They sell growlers of local beer that isn't offered in cans. A great way to get good craft beer with less waste.

  • Tom Hay

Friendly knowledgeable staff with good recommendations. Rotating growler/howler selection and samples of all the taps if you're interested.

  • Mazikeen K

Fairly clean store. Employees are polite for the most part. Enjoy that most times I go I can find at least one person who can help me out.

  • Laurel Bryon

Great selection of anything you could be looking for (beers/local beers, wines, liquors) and a staff that is usually willing to help.

  • Brannon Chan

Has walk in beer fridge, much larger selection than other LCBOs, but closes at 8pm and staff don't like last minute shoppers.

  • Brett Riddiford

Gavriel gives great service and excellent advice. Would recommend asking for him personally if you want the best experience!

  • Jonathan Mooney

This LCBO has a great selection selection of beer and wine. We think it actually has the best selection in the whole city!

  • Conrad Williams

Gavriel was quite helpful in picking out a quality rum for me, 10/10 would come again for the helpful customer service.

  • Jared Dykler

One of the newer and nicer LCBO's very conveniently located. Staff have always been friendly and helpful when needed.

  • Chris Oliveira

Always courteous and we'll stocked! Love these guys. They validate parking, and are easily wheelchair accessible.

  • Adam Robinson

good selecton, staff doesnt know how to sell it tho, no consistency in ID checking..pretty horrible actually.

  • Nicholas P

Great LCBO in an amazing location. Good selection of liqour and beer with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

  • Spitfirenut Spitfirenut

I wish LCBO would direct the employees not to touch the tops of bottles and cans with their filthy hands.

  • Nick Paquin

Great place to buy alcohol. Lots of selection since it's huge. Friendly staff who have helpful advice

  • Doug Humphries

This Location is great serves the area quite well with local products and the people in the Glebe

  • Laura Gauthier

Following COVID-19 guidelines and even with what seemed like a long line at first moved quickly.

  • Michael D

Excellent retail experience, app gives inventory by location. Price and selection is very good.

  • Heather McDonald

Staff is Fabulous! I dropped $10 at the till yesterday and the staff helped me to find it.

  • sun lee

It's in convenience location. Clean and organized. but the liquor selections are limited

  • Linda Dam

Good variety and wide selection of craft beers. The store is clean and well maintained.

  • Scott Clarke

Great beer selection, and a good range of decent bourbons. What more could you ask for?

  • Matthew Domsy

Great selection of local and provincial microbrews with more sours arriving regularly.

  • Barbara Wynne-Edwards

Contrary to listing - does NOT carry "Pink" Yellowglenn sparkling rose - wasted trip.

  • Peter Bomberg

Matt at vintages is great. Solid recommendations for a while variety of food pairings

  • Martin Macharia

Staff know a lot about what kind of drink you're looking for and are quick to help.

  • Matt

Clean store, well merchandised. Beer section is a little confusing to navigate.

  • Roland Aubrey

Awesome selection of micro brews. Employees are very pleasant and seem happy.

  • Ian Johns

It's ok. Typical LCBO box store. Does have a growler station which is unique.

  • Stephen Lau

The beer bar is amazing. FREE tastings and if you like ... buy the Growler.

  • David Delaney

Like the store, staff is great. Not the largest but a very good selection.

  • Timothy McKay

Great service and good spot to grab trappist beers for those interested

  • Cam Forbes

Best LCBO ever. Best selection of craft beer and they do Growlers too.

  • One ManGang

Always have what we need and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

  • Carter Hertner

greatest and only place to get booze in Ontario! thanks government!

  • Karim Mohamed

Helpful staff. Great selection of scotches, wines and craft beers.

  • Nicole Job

Not a lot of variety, but very good prices for what was in stock.

  • Rod Nicholls

Rahul is one of your best kept secrets. He is the man who knows.

  • georgette kirkland

Well organized. Friendly staff and excellent service. Thank you.

  • Stefan Soto

Beer bar is good but it doesn't have absinthe or any >7.5% IPAs

  • Joshua Bodoni

Large selection of Ontario beers, growler taste testing section

  • Sergio Visneskie

Clean store, nice layout, friendly staff and a great variety.

  • Franco s

Not as friendly as staff at other locations but ok overall.

  • Alen DRT

Very good experience and very friendly customer service...

  • Daniel Dubois

Great selection of craft and regular beers. Great service

  • Gordon Allison

Spacious with good selection. Large chilled beer section

  • Nicole Moroz

Awesome LCBO. Lots of variety and good vintages section.

  • Ali Rahmanifard

It's not quite big but it can answer most people needs.

  • Megan Berry

Super helpful staff and I love the Growler fill station

  • Nicholas La Roux

Best LCBO in the Downtown/Centretown/Glebe area by far.

  • mark raf

Always hate the selection, so generic but great staff.

  • Russell L

They aren’t accepting gift cards…during the holidays…

  • carolina capindo

great selection, sometimes close a couple mins early.

  • Victoria Savage

Nice location, kind of a limited selection sometimes.

  • Jessey Rice

Standard LCBO has a pretty good selection of beers !

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