Tenth Avenue liquor

596 reviews

925 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

10thavenueliquor.com

+15032273391

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Tenth Avenue liquor is a Liquor store located at 925 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205. It has received 596 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-8PM
Tuesday11AM-5PM
Wednesday10AM-8PM
Thursday10AM-8PM
Friday10AM-8PM
Saturday10AM-8PM
Sunday10AM-8PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Tenth Avenue liquor: 925 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

  • Tenth Avenue liquor has 4.5 stars from 596 reviews

  • Liquor store

  • "I want to give a big Thank You to the owner, staff… I went to Portland in February to a concert it was a group of us girls, we decided to go get some liquor before we headed out to the concert"

    "Excellent selection including some items not found at other liquor stores"

    "This was hands down my favorite trip to any liquor store"

    "I go there frequently and was just there"

    "I don't know why I keep seeing friendly/nice staff on the previous comments"

Reviews

  • Olivia Gutierrez

I want to give a big Thank You to the owner, staff… I went to Portland in February to a concert it was a group of us girls, we decided to go get some liquor before we headed out to the concert..we got what bottles we were gonna purchase paid for them and left the store…. We were too excited for the concert..WE FORGOT OUR BOTTLES….I called and ask for a refund but they couldn’t refund me because I had to be there in person to complete the refund with the card I purchased the liquor with.. so they said if I ever go back to Portland I can get refunded or get back my bottles I forgot.. I let the store staff know I would be back in May.. I went the weekend of May 13,2022 and the owner, staff were legit..they kept their word..without a fuss I got my liquor bottles and got taken to my car personally so I wouldn’t forget them again…10th avenue liquor store will be my #1 for all my future purchases when I am in Portland..

  • b j woodworth

Excellent selection including some items not found at other liquor stores. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable and happy to help out. They have a good selection, not great, but good of cigars from Modest too higher-end price points. Having opening hours on Sunday is good for bonus points in my book. They feature a good array of quality mixers and bartender necessities including many artisan type product lines. Back when the garlic lady from Vancouver was still making and selling her wonderful Bloody Mary mix and pickled green beans and the like They Carried almost all her products and 10th Avenue Liquors is where I became introduced to them.

  • Dana S

This was hands down my favorite trip to any liquor store. COVID19 or not, the staff was upbeat, friendly, and really funny. They managed the coming/going of customers with a welcoming attitude. I wish I would have asked the name of the gentleman helping me (black man wearing a red shirt and hat this evening, around 6pm 5/8) was incredibly positive and polite, and had me laughing so hard! I was already having a really great day, and he just sent me over the top! So glad I stopped in there. I also hope he called his mama and brings her a bottle of something for mothers day, because we know all moms deserve a good bottle of something for raising us.

  • Cordellia Rose

I go there frequently and was just there. I usually get a bottle of Jim Beam Vanilla, but I saw that Sinfire Vanilla was on sale for $13.95, which is $2 less, so I bought that. I was not told the price at the register, so I reasonably thought that’s what I was paying. I got home and checked my bank, and I was charged $15.95. I called, and the guy didn’t care. He said I was told the price at the register and agreed to it, but he wasn’t the one who rang me up. I told him I was NOT told the price and asked for my $2 back. He was rude and didn’t care. I mean it’s 2 lousy dollars, but he refused to give it back. Not going there again.

  • Doran Leighe

I don't know why I keep seeing friendly/nice staff on the previous comments. Maybe friends/family trying to raise their rating. New to the area but walked in wearing a mask but got attitude about not adhering to the signs that are located on the the floor? Staff was rude and dismissive even when I was respectful and nice. I found it comical because ahead of me of line were a group of mostly underage kids talking about getting drunk with the legal one buying, all the while the staff was laughing and sweet as pie to them.. seriously??? Yeah, if you have an ounce of self respect, I would dodge this low level clientele based hovel.

  • Wes Mahan

Maybe I caught the store at a bad time today, but it was terrible. It seemed like half the product lines had no price tags on the shelf. Many many empty spaces on the shelf where the particular product had sold out. My usual liquor store has a much bigger selection. It was also not clear that customers were not intended to "self-serve" from the whiskey, rum, gin and vodka along the outer wall, but wait for an employee to get the bottle for you, as there was only a two-ft high thin string keeping customers from helping themselves. I'll never shop there again.

  • Jules Apples

I must give this store the very best of reviews and definitely encourage everyone to ignore and discount the previous review!. As a black owned and woman owed business, I am 100% happy to give them my support! The owners are always kind and helpful! The staff they have cultivated is helpful and friendly, and they know how to greet their customers. I appreciate that each person thanks you for coming in and I always feel welcome! Thank you 10th Avenue Liquor!!

  • David Ross

Spent a while deciding which whiskey I wanted today, but the guy at the counter didn't bother me while I was looking. When I turned around, he was ready to help me out. Let me just say, I didn't get his name, but he was the coolest guy ever. Is he some famous actor in the time that he's not working at the liquor store? I don't know, but he had all sorts of slick moves and smooth words. Definitely made my day better. Thanks dude.

  • Amanda Sandberg

Not great. At. All. I didn't even get through the door and an employee automatically assumed I was purchasing alcohol for others, possibly under age, I can only assume. I was actually, very nicely, warding off some very friendly, amazing people asking me for money. How DARE YOU think I was about to purchase alcohol for people that you thought I knew but actually didnt. I'll never shop here.

  • The Gospel of Grant

Awesome store, new owners are doing an amazing job establishing themselves as a reliable, reputable, friendly, and consistent provider to local residents, and establishments. Staff is friendly, and respectful. Especially considering the area, and current state of downtown. So hats off to 10th Ave. Here's to the first of many drinks provided to Portland, and the millions more to come!

  • Henry

Nice, big selection. Gotta be the best part. A few of them have some great knowledge of cheap mixing ingredients. Otherwise, the staff usually seems to be sampling the product or are under other influences. If they are sober they're rarely the form of friendly I like. With a brash sense of humor it took me a while to realize they're not just being mean. I avoid this place if I can.

  • Ashley Ann Crook

Small store right downtown. You're in and out in less than five minutes if you want to be. The woman who was working when we went in was so helpful & knowlegeable! She took the time to walk us through the different kinds of scotch & whisky we had questions about. I've come to expect a certain level of shittiness from most cashiers downtown so it was awesome to be proven wrong. :-)

  • Howard Sewell

The huge selection would make this store my go-to place for spirits in Portland, except for 1) the place is a dump, and 2) the staff could not be more unhelpful, even excusing for the usual Portland attitude. 4-5 people behind the counter and only 1 register working, and absolutely no-one available to answer questions or to help find stock. Go elsewhere if you can.

  • Emma Brophy

Very conveniently-located store with friendly staff, great prices, and a nice layout-- bottles (aside from mixers, wine, etc) are behind a counter that runs around the store so staff can easily grab you whatever you need, instead of self-service. Currently only allowing a few people in at a time due to COVID-19, but the line moves very quickly when there is one.

  • James Steenbarger

Nice people still, consistent staff (meaning no turn over.) It is like going into "Cheers". If you don't get the reference you probably shouldn't be in the anyway.Anyway. Myself and the Silver Man approves... Also what happened to him???... Update. Still Exellent. Fast, friendly, and after the visit get your drink on and have fun. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! MIC DROP!

  • Nicholas Viers

It's all in the name. But while Tenth Avenue contains a multitude of spirits, it also serves up mixers and sodas. I've had no negative experiences and at least one or two encounters that have been very positive. All the liquors are behind the counter so if you're not one that likes an excess of social interaction it may not be the store for you.

  • Kelly Nash

Well first of all Marcus is amazing!! Funny and goes the extra mile to help you find what you need. I was looking for Cu Bocan. Only 5 bottle in the state of Oregon. 3 at this store..neither one of us had ever seen the bottle, so didnt know WHAT we were looking for...finally found them! HE made the experience awesome! Xoxo Marcus!! ✊✊ …

  • Emmitt Joyner

Wow, i mean wow.. I travel quite a bit and have been to several liquor stores in several cities and they didnt even carry some of the brands ive been looking for. Ive become a fan of Scotch whiskies and a particular gin out of Edinburgh. They have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely have to go back to check out the rest of their stock!!

  • Leon and outdoor life

Got my whiskey bottle yesterday and its leaked by a factory seal and i much opened the cap to check the high pressures inside the bottle (very rare factory bottle be like that as i know), called the manager Scott about that, he offer me come back to exchange a new one. What a good customer service they have. Very professional talk

  • Derek Fritz

Great selection and typically pretty helpful employees. The prices have all seemed very fair to me as well. They require their employees to grab bottles for you, which can sometimes slow down the process when there are limited people working. Overall a conveniently located store that will likely have whatever you're looking for.

  • Davlynn Gundolff

The service here was very friendly and the guy was very knowledgeable, but because all the alcohol is behind the counter, you have to wait in line and then have the staff member fetch what you want, so the wait is long. Also, online inventory isn't accurate, so in my case, the wait was for nothing as what I wanted was sold out.

  • King Shit

More expensive than most liquor stores around, i thought they were all to be the same price ? Ive never seen such price gouging in my life and if youask questions or are not dressed the way they like then your treated rude and in a way you just dont want to return and tell everyone who asks or friends not to go there period!

  • Allen McAdams

A lot to choose from to check out so you don't have to wait too long all in all I had a great experience here like most liquor stores you can find just about everything in here whether you want to spend a week's worth of minimum wage on one bottle or if you just want to spend a Happy Meal on some rot-gut

  • Matthew Lane

Seems to be a OK liquor store with a decent selection. Its hard for me to really judge a liquor store though, the only thing I drink is really good bourbon and most of what I want is pretty impossible to find anywhere so I can't judge this place for not having something that no one else has either lol.

  • Elise Chambers

While everyone that works there is always friendly and great I'm always really excited when Scotty is working. Scotty is very knowledgeable and gives me great suggestions and can always answer my questions. Added bonus is Scotty is hilarious and I almost always leave laughing. Thank you Scotty!

  • Jessica Coyne

The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable. Whenever I ask for a recommendation, I’m never disappointed! The owner is so friendly and always makes a point to say hi to me whenever I come in. Would recommend this is place to anyone looking for a kind and fun atmosphere at a liquor store.

  • HR Y

Excellent selection! Great customer service! Hassle free experience! Highly recommend them! My first time purchasing two Johnny W. Blue here today and I couldn't be more satisfied thanks to Michael! Will definitely purchase more in the coming future! Christie from Manhattan, NY

  • Vanessa Hutchins

Just spoke to a friend of mine that has an issue with one of the workers at this location. He said that management contacted him to resolve the issue. This is a very good example of customer service and caring about the community. I approve of this. I will continue shopping here.

  • Herb Garzon

Great location! Great staff! Troy is knowledgeable and has wonderful customer service. He recommended Uncle Nearest to me after I told him I enjoy whiskey. Just had a glass this evening and cannot be happier with his recommendation. This place has gained a lifelong customer!

  • Collin Burton

Top notch customer service! The owner is attentive and helpful. Highly recommend you stop by to view the large selection. From now on I’ll be going out of my way to stop by this store for my bottles. Appreciate the great experience and I look forward to my next visit.

  • Michelle Godin

The two store attendants made me the object of their sexual jokes for the five minutes I was in the store... directly to my face. I have never felt so uncomfortable in a retail environment. I wanted to yell "give me the booze already!" so I could run far, far away.

  • Remy Huston

My neighborhood liquor store I visit weekly or bi weekly. I've been going for yrs. The new owners classed up the joint for sure! So much cleaner and nicer looking than before. All the folks working there and the owner herself are super sweet and friendly :)

  • benji morgan

Great staff! Super knowledgeable about all the different liquors! Will go back and recommend! Side note, was cold outside and had to wait on a ride as im feom out of town and they were kind enough to let me stand inside and wait for my ride! Much thanks!

  • Barry Wainstock

10th Ave has a pretty solid liquor selection, from top to bottom. They are very attentive and willing to answer any questions you may have. They're normal clientele is on the shadier side, but other than that this is a great liquor store downtown.

  • Jose Rodriguez

Beautiful interior, small but very well organized. The place to go for your WHISKEY, VODKA needs. They don’t have any 2.3% beers so giving you a heads up. Location is alright but long as you find parking it’s worth the line if any!

  • Danie de Beer

Tenth Avenue is unpretentious from the outside (no advertizing=no alcohol abuse!). Inside is an amazing assortment of every liquor available, with friendly and helpful people who ready with suggestions on prices, quality, etc.

  • Jace Jones

a great liquor store with a tremendous selection the staff is very helpful as well... They have their own troubles though it is a downtown store in the middle of well all this and they're doing a great job holding it together

  • Jason Shannon

They are dishonest. They say they don't have inventory on certain bottles but you can clearly track their inventory through the OLCC. They are obviously holding them for personal gain/sale or as favors for other businesses.

  • Noelle Koski

We absolutely love this place! The owners Troy and Ebony are so, so kind as well as their staff. The store has such a great atmosphere and selection. Definitely my liquor store of choice in the greater Portland-metro area.

  • Sesha Richter

The greatest staff, wide selection and clean fun place to pick up something good. The workers were HILARIOUS, super knowledgeable and Very helpful. Favorite liquor store in town so far :D Thanks y’all. Drink responsibly.

  • CHRISTOPHER SCHULTZ

Go there for the product as they do carry some unique items. Street parking was easy as well. The staff the one time I venture in (for a hard to find gin) we're both non engaging even for basic pleasantries... No biggy

  • Nathan Sustersic

I always have a great experience at this store. The owners are very nice and helpful. I actually go out of my way to come here especially because they always seem to have my Ledaig 10 in stock. Great customer service!

  • John Cooper

Unlike other Oregon liquor stores, this store keeps most liquors in secured areas where a staff member will retrieve them for you. I found service to be quick and friendly, so there was no real inconvenience.

  • Daniel “Chai” Gorset

Great location and plenty of room to park now. The storefront is much more modern and doesn't give you that ghetto liquor store vibe. All in all, I think they did a great job modernizing. Well done. …

  • Mj Mj

A ton of options, and a fantastic staff. I always want to try new things, and the staff here are excellent at asking the right questions to find me something new that fits my tastes. Thanks 10th Avenue!

  • Fn MK88

Friendly prompt service. Good prices. Excellent selection. Great hours. Inner SW/Central location and I always find street parking within 1-2 minute walk away. +1 for curiosity museum next door

  • Sophia Smith

Most thoughtful experience ever. Won't go into much detail but the male cashier helped me out after I left my jacket. Definitely a sweetheart! The woman cashier there was very considerate too!

  • Tom Crawford

We’ve visited our daughter in Portland several times from Santa Barbara and we always go to 10th Avenue Liquor. We love the huge selection and especially the service and friendly vibe.

  • Cindy Gonzales

Just want to thank each and everyone of you guys for making this process so much easier. I appreciate you guys! Thank you for delivering all the goods as well! You guys are amazing ❤️

  • Mark Lewis

Excellent neighborhood store. Great people and fine selection. Spirits at your request and mixers at your hand. A smiling throwback to a century well suited to this kind of service.

  • Heather Smith

My favorite liquor store so far, they even help recommend brands of liquor when your unsure what to get. Great customer service for sure and I'm happy with my last recommendation.

  • Pechluck Laskey

Very helpful in providing information on products and locating anything, limited # in store, marked paths, and social distancing separates customers for safety and masks required

  • C'EST WHAT?

People are not very knowledgeable about the booze at this store. And, all the selection is behind the counter so it is not easy to shop and explore. Uptown liquor is much better.

  • Michael Andrew Watson (Costa)

It was a nice clean store. Selection and Variety was not as I expected nor were the prices. Not that many low cost brands. I tried a local brand of spirit and it was alright.

  • katja lorenz

Best liquor store in town. Huge selection of whiskey and whisky, and pretty much everything else. Limited wine selection, and coolers of good beer and cider have been added.

  • Bob Stull

Friendly staff and it feels safe even though it is downtown. Great selection (for Oregon) and they also have a lot of cocktail mixers and ingredients beyond just alcohol.

  • Robert Hickey

Best scotch whisky selection in the NW (and no excessive WA taxes). Even has a knowledgeable whisky nerd to help with selections once you get beyond standard releases.

  • Dave Stevens

Decent Liquor store, convinient location, still functioning even during pandemic limitations. Not happy a place like it was before but still there for the customers.

  • Harry Jäger

Very good store ! 5 stars ! Unfortunately, 6 stars are not possible on Google Excellent service, very large selection, super friendly and top advice!!!

  • Hrach Hovhannisyan IG: hh_photo_adventures

They have a lot of different types of alcohol. I couldn't find any whisky in Safeway so I went to this store and here we go! Dozens of different types of whiskys!

  • Tom Silva

Prices are ver th good for a small liquor store. The cashier actually gets you your spirits and then rings you up -- saves the hassle you of trying to find them.

  • Abena Tanisha Thornton

This place not only has the best prices and selection of wine,hard alcohol,and beer. But wonderful fun people that work there as well. Along with groovy hour's.

  • Bernard DuLivodais

I love me some booze from 10th Ave. Perfect for those library drinking days. They have everything you need for a all day marathon reading Homer. Good times.

  • Molly Beard

Amazing knowledge and recommendations! I had the chance to visit with the proprietor and was absolutely delighted with his suggestions. Five stars for sure

  • John Conway

Good folks, pretty good selection. Prices are proscribed by the OLCC, so that's not their fault. But the stuff other than spirits is fairly highly priced.

  • Alex Wells

Great staff, great selection. They'll gladly answer your questions. Even if there are outages, they still work hard to operate and serve their customers!

  • Austin Desjardin

I give this store a 5 star because they were nice and helped me find something new. I bought a bottle of high west whiskey and its amazing. Thanks guys!

  • Nicholas Houle

An excellent liquor store downtown with a great selection of quality products. Very organized, and the staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

  • Jessica Nirri

Good management. Wish prices didn't go up but it's not the stores fault. Some customer discounts for being a regular customer would be super cool !

  • Jeremy Curtis

This store has been around for a long time. Great customer service and always a cheerful person working. Great prices, especially being downtown.

  • Abena Tanisha Thornton

They have the best employees, and owner. Great remodel. None snooty prices. They also offer single beers and great selection of wines. Cheers!!!!

  • Marc Campbell

Amazing customer service. Scott went above and beyond with some great recommendations and even helped me locate something that wasn’t in stock.

  • Daniel Jin

Troy and team at 10th Ave is courteous and willing to share the rare finds! I always stop by when I’m in town on a weekend trip from Seattle.

  • Brandon Carter

Really friendly staff with a good knowledge of spirits so helpful when picking out drinks like the ones you've had. Good on Covid safety too!

  • Gerardo Garcia

I don't like the fact that once you get in the door an employee follows you. I didn't have time to look around the store to choose a spirit.

  • Rob Stoltz

Very large selection of everything that they OLCC allows. Courteous staff, which is good because it is not self-service. "Name your poison".

  • Grace Cajayon

Love this store. I’m from out of town but the staff were so friendly and helped me find everything I needed! Highly recommend coming here.

  • joe Hammers

Scott always comes through with tons of knowledge. Super impressed with this store. Great recommendation on the Black Saddle bourbon

  • Sharon W

Very knowledgeable staff. I appreciated that they took the time to find the right liquor for me! I will definitely be coming back.

  • Kate A

Delivery guy for this place straight harassed us outside. Their staff doesn’t even make the place feel safe. DO NOT RECOMMEND

  • Tyler Kirks

Best liquor store in town! Staff is knowledgeable, nice and make great recommendations. Great selection. Great experience!

  • Natasha Wilson

They are always sweet and helpful. Remember regular customers and Remember their orders. This is the only place I go to

  • Amber Jobe

The best in town. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and the shop is incredibly well organized. Location is great!

  • Patricia Cates

Nice people work here. Helped me find a good bourbon for a gift that didn't gobble up my entire gift budget!!

  • Annette

I won a basket so amazing Superbowl weekend GO Chiefs!! Everyone always so nice great customer service …

  • Jack Riddle

Best selection and friendly staff. Even when I can't find anything after loosing my glasses. Very helpful

  • Jack Harvey

Friendly, helpful staff. Everything is behind the counter which is understandable if unfortunate.

  • Lolo LeeAnne

I love going to this place. The staff is super nice. I really enjoy following their Instagram.

  • Lexi (Lexi)

The guys in here are always super helpful and nice! My favorite liquor store in town by far.

  • Ricky Lopez

They have a great selection, a visibly great store and an even awesome staff! Shop here!!

  • Mindy Bondell

It's a nice place , the staff are very attentive and helpful . Great location downtown

  • Grace Johnson

They were so friendly and just overall good energy. Had an amazing selection as well

  • Alicia Davidson

Very friendly staff. And a great selection. Also open later than most liquor stores.

  • Felicia Hart

Always has tons of stock and very good prices for all your cocktail supplies.

  • Richard Pentz

Good prices and good saff to help you find what you're in the mood for ???

  • Viraj Pashte

Owner is friendly and makes us feel like home. Definitely my go to p Shop.

  • Shadoe Young

Always have what I want friendly people and prices not to bad …

  • Scott Gibert

Good variety reasonable prices if they're not busy they'll help you

  • Jeffrey Hinman

Solid liquor outlet conveniently located in the heart of the city.

  • Richard Haynes

Super friendly now matter how cheap I'm feeling that day. ☺️

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