Ambassador Wines & Spirits

This place is absolutely amazing. Between the most helpful and enthusiastic staff I've ever experienced to the mind blowing collection, this is definitely the best liquor store I've ever been to. They also often have tastings! There are walk in coolers for ciders and sake, walls of scotch, bourbon, and whiskeys And so much wine from all over the world. There is an entire cellar for wines from Bordeaux. I spent an hour here just walking around.

Great store loaded with treasures , off the beaten path wines and Liquors that over deliver. Lenny has two floors , a champagne room , A Burgundy and Bordeaux room and Tasting room to book private tastings. A wow experience !

Ambassador Wine and Spirits is one of the best liquor stores in Manhattan, offering an incredible selection of wines and spirits from around the world. If you're a fan of rare and hard-to-find bottles, this store is an absolute must-visit. One of the standout features of Ambassador Wine and Spirits is its incredible selection of rare spirits. They offer some unique brands that you won't find anywhere else, including the Levant Heights whisky, Athyr Lebanese Single Malt whisky, and Arak Al Jouzour. The Arak Al Jouzour, in particular, is a real standout, as it is probably the only arak available in the US with 55% alcohol by volume. If you're a fan of unique and hard-to-find spirits, you won't be disappointed by the selection at Ambassador Wine and Spirits. In addition to the great selection of rare spirits, Ambassador Wine and Spirits also offers a wide variety of wines, beers, and liqueurs. The store is clean and well-organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for. The staff is also friendly and knowledgeable, and they are always happy to help customers find the perfect bottle for their tastes. Overall, Ambassador Wine and Spirits is one of the best liquor stores in Manhattan, and a must-visit for any wine or spirits lover. With its incredible selection of rare and hard-to-find bottles, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and great service, this store is truly a hidden gem. Whether you're looking for a unique bottle to add to your collection or just want to try something new, you won't be disappointed by your experience at Ambassador Wine and Spirits.

The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, and if they don't know the answer they will point you to someone in the shop who does. Their sake selection is unrivaled as is most of the their selection on high end gins, Cognac, Bourbon, traditional Amaros and so much more. I've never been lead astray

I’ve been going here for a long time now and nearly every week. We never get our alcohol anywhere else but here’s a review you want to read before heading there.. God forbid if you’re in 10 mins before they’re about to close! Before I say anything, we’re not the kind of customers that come in 10 minutes before closing time waste 15 minutes and end up with a small $8 bottle. Each time we’ve come in, we’ve always bought several bottles and have got out before their closing time. Now, firstly, Michael is probably why majority of the people want to head here besides their amazing selection. He’s an exceptional dude with some great knowledge. This place is really lucky to have him. His knowledge is incredible and he’s never been wrong with a single recommendation. The guy really knows what he’s doing. Having said that, I’m not sure who the woman is — she spoke with an audacity that makes me want to believe she owns the place? The woman was incredibly rude to a customer for coming in 10 mins before closing time. I’m not sure if she was having a long day but that’s not how you speak to a paying customer. If you don’t want to entertain people 10 minutes before closing, lock your doors. It’s that simple. What upset me more was the customer was an elderly woman that genuinely wanted to purchase something but needed some help. She profusely apologized for being “that customer” that comes in 10 mins before closing time. At one point the elderly woman asked me for a recommendation since I stood beside here, when the owner returned she said, “she doesn’t know anything about wine. I’ve been selling wine for 40 years.” If this woman had as much grace as she had knowledge from her years of experience, it would be more valuable. Some of us might be young, but believe it or not, we do know what we're drinking, even if we haven't been doing it for 40 years. :) Everything about today left such a horrible experience of this place that I actually really liked so much. 😒 Three stars for the staff and selection. Would have been a 5 if she wasn’t condescending.

We have walked by this place everyday and finally went in to buy some gifts. 🤩 WE LOVE THIS PLACE! Leonard & Doug are very helpful and knowledgable. We learned some new things and discovered amazing products. The price point is fabulous! They have everything you could want AND more! I don't even drink but have worked in Beverage and saw things i had never seen! 🥳 Very impressed by their dollhouse collection! Mini bottles of everything like Macallan 12, Johnny Walker blue, St. Germain, etc! Would totally recommend! We walked in and were greeted right away. I was happy with my purchase. I know the recipients will be too! They wrapped the bottle! Forgot to take pictures but here is one!

Awesome place with a huge variety of selections to choose from. Great place for gifts. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Loved the wrapping they did for my gifts…

2 floors of everything you can possible desire. Amazing selection and friendly staff. Everything is easy to find

I stopped by because the Yelp photos showed more bottles than were listed on the website. Boy was I right. They have an enormous 2 story store with every imaginable wine. I was most interested in Port and Madeira. They have the biggest selection I have seen in NYC or DC. The prices are reasonable; probably a slightly lower markup than Total Wine has.

Great wine and spirit shop. Very good assortment of mid to high end bottles. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Massive selection of a ton of wines and lots of great liquors! Has a basement that's also extensive.

Only been to this place 2-3 times but the customer service is so incredibly on point I had to step out of my food Yelp zone to write about it. The only name I really remember from the most recent experience was Adrian who's the man but truthfully every time I go everyone working is so helpful and accommodating, it makes me want to buy more than I need - unclear if that's good or bad but yolo!!! Best liquor / wine store if you're in the area. And check in for $2 off any purchase over $20!! I was too late to that but Adrian still gifted me a mini Casamigos because Ambassador Wines is the greatest to ever do it. One love !

Unmatched selection and service. Without a doubt nyc's top store. The last of the boutique stores that will not race to the bottom. The owner has integrity. A true gem. The staff tastes the products they sell and cares about their customers

I went here a while ago. The people here are quite knowledgeable and there is a great selection of sake/shochu; much better than most other shops I have seen. This includes aged shochu/koshu which is my preference. There was a sake distributor there giving out sample and I bought a very unique type of honjozo which was a mix of unfiltered and filtered sake. Can't comment on wine outside of how much there was but the spirit section was good. The prices are high for a few but it's expected for the area. 4.5

Wow, amazing service from knowledgeable staff is what gives this place five stars! Walked in to get a bottle of single malt before a Thanksgiving party and got expert advice from one of the guys there. Found a terrific whiskey around my price point and it was spot on. Whole transaction was fast and professional and prices are about what you'd expect for the east side. Plenty of options to get what you want and a dedicated team to make sure you pick the right bottle. Love this place.

Surprised about the good reviews. Anytime I have been in the store the customer service is horrible. Not friendly at all and on most occasions made me feel like I shouldn't be there. Spent a fair amount of money here as I live a block away, but now never go and will walk to other stores that have better pricing and better customer service.

Amazing recommendations with the most knowledgeable staff. You give a price, they'll give you something that tastes double its price. I have never had a bad selection and I am grateful they deliver and in a timely manner. There's nothing bad I can say. They are the only store I will buy from and am so happy they are in my neighborhood. A+++++++ service and selection. Cheers!

Great store! Great staff! Needed to buy a gift and was kinda unsure what to get. After a few questions they had some suggestions any of which would have been perfect. Now that I'm back in the city a few days I'm glad I found this store and will be able to stop in.

I'm not sure why this place has so many rave reviews. I suppose it's for the service but unpopular opinion I'd rather have good wines that I can look at on my own than service where I feel pressured. There is a decent selection but not many good deals. It was quite cramped I could barely move around and I felt pressure to buy quickly as a result instead of leaving innocuously. The prices of the wine are quite expensive so expect to pay 20+ as most wines are quite a bit above that price, and there were no sales that I saw when looking around. Astor Wine & Spirits is WAY better in my opinion and 100x as spacious, with well rated bottles on sale that are clearly marked with the deal and price.

This place is pretty epic - I stopped by randomly one day and was absolutely amazed by the sheer selection. It's actually quite overwhelming in terms of variety but luckily the great gents who mind the store there noticed I seemed a bit lost. They were quick to come over and ask if they could help. I had actually gone in to check out any Japanese whiskey they may have - yes I know it's overhyped and expensive but I want it anyway. I appreciated that they gave their honest opinion about any bottles I asked for and also could discuss pretty much any bottle in depth. While they steered me away from the Japanese options (since all of the bottles I was after were unavailable), I did discover a whole new world for Scotch. I'd always thought of Scotch as being limited to the big names and thus the big price tags. However, I've learned there are some excellent smaller distilleries as well as my favorite new option - the independent bottlers. Ambassadors stocks a decent range from Signatory and here you can get whiskey distilled by the big boys for a fraction of the price. This place is absolutely brilliant (although dangerous to my bank balance).

I love this wine shop! Admittedly, I've only been there once, but I'm looking for an excuse to come back and would definitely go out of my way to stop by here again if I was in the general area. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and the wine selection here is amazing. Lots of great options at every price range and the employees are incredibly helpful. I would without a doubt recommend this wine shop to anyone in the area who wants a quality wine. A lot here is worth splurging on and even the more inexpensive options are solid.

I love this place! "...more than my luggage..." (that was for ALL the folks who know the best movie quotes)... Now this is for ALL those folks who THINK they know the best wine & spirit shop! If you have NEVER been to the Ambassador... then ya don't!... just sayin' I found this spot by "happen-stance"... I needed a good bottle of red... I like to think of myself as a "Wine Aficionado".... because I "whine" ALOT if I purchase a wrong vintage... Well... I walked into AMBASSADOR and it felt like I was walking into a Bway staged performance! The atmosphere is immediately inviting and super energized with enthiusiastic employees!... The "INTRO" was everything! I knew the type of reds I like to sip... full-bodied (the types that FILL my Soul).... And that's pretty much what I told the gentleman that helped me... ALL those choices can be OVERWHELMING... but he was able to narrow it down with a couple of questions and 2 or 3 suggestions... Loved that!... "easy peasy"... With his suggestion and two others employees chiming in from ALL OVER the shop... I felt "assured" and qualified when I left the AMBASSADOR carrying TWO bottles of a excellent red... AND... a fancy bottle of "tequila" to boot!... Yeeeezzz honey! I truly I am pleased about finding this place... even though I live on the Westside... BUT... My Bff on the Eastside now gets ALL her deliveries from the AMBASSADOR... She too LOVED their knowledge... their showmanship... their Performance! From the Westside... to the Eastside... With Love :)

I never review wine/liquor shops but Ambassador definitely deserves one. I come here all the time and the employees are beyond knowledgeable and friendly. They give great recommendations and are never trying to push any products on you. I've gotten great recommendations on wines, tequilas, and even cooking wine! I actually told the guy helping me what I was making and he said "I'm a cook too! This one's great!" as he handed me a mini bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. PS- If you're a dog lover, they have a MASSIVE dog named Schlomo. He may look intimidating but he's the friendliest pup! Go say hi if he's hanging there!

Don't think mainstream when you come here. Think unique but still reasonably priced. I was looking for a unique bottle of rum and though their selection was not huge they had a number of choices I would have been happy with which was quite a surprise since in most other places I see the same stuff over and over again where there might only be one different thing that stands out. On top of this customer service was there to help decide and I did not need to look for anyone.

I love their selection, prices are reasonable and sales staff are knowledgeable. A store to die for...but only figuratively. Their COVID-19 safety practices are horrendous. Uneven mask usage by staff, nominal enforcement. I'd love to shop and spend lots more there, but if you value your life and want to patronize an establishment that values your life, too, this place might not be for you until we reach here immunity.

First off, this shop has an incredible selection of wines - I was looking for an assortment of South African wines and they had one of the best selections I've seen in the city. Then, outstanding customer service. Very attentive to all my needs for setting up a client gift delivery -- very positive and can-do attitude by staff and owner and they went the extra effort for redelivering our (large) order.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The high-level, incredibly helpful and friendly customer service that Ambassador Spirits provides is seriously beyond any other liquor store I've ever experienced! I walked in today SO sure that the type of wine I was looking for would not be available. Instead, someone not only immediately assured me they had it, but they also had different variations I was unaware of, along with similar brands, from this country and that country, and in this price range and in that price range... I was, quite simply, floored at the knowledge and educated suggestions that I was being offered. I decided to push my luck and ask about a tequila that I had a hard time finding in Manhattan - no problem! Then I asked about a specialized Kentucky bourbon my husband likes - knew exactly what I was talking about! They were the nicest people too, and the shop is far more inviting and interesting than your generic NYC liquor store. I left knowing that I'll be back to buy alcohol and support this business as much as I can. I think my experience can honestly be best summed up with something I said only a few minutes in: "Why didn't I ever just go here in the first place?"

I frequent this liquor store a lot because they carry so much! Walking in you see all different types of alcohol. I usually stop by walking back from Whole Foods if I feel like it's a wine kind of day. They have so many wines and it doesn't stop at the first floor they have a basement filled with more wines! My favorite room is downstairs in the champagne room. They have so many different types and a good range of price ranges as well. Their cider walk in fridge is also another reason I just keep on coming back. They have a wide selection of ciders that I just can't find anywhere else. I wish they expanded their cider fridge to include more because I'd probably stock up on a case of something if I really enjoyed it. They also carry a great range of whiskeys, tequilas, bourbons, sakes, you name it they have it! I also like the check in for $2 off. The service here is phenomenal. You walk in and if you're not sure what you're looking for they'll guide you in the right direction. The people really know their stuff. They also ask you about the price range which really helps you target what you'd actually buy. They have free tastings on Fridays which is highly appreciated because it's fun to drink while buying something to drink. They had a rosé and sake tasting just last Friday! This might be trite from all the other reviews that pointed this out but this liquor store is a little pricier than other ones. I bought some bottles here that was $5/$9 more than at another store. Even though it's pricier I really enjoy the the selection/customer service. They also answer your questions really quickly online or over the phone.

As a newcomer to the neighborhood , it brings me so much joy to have found this establishment . In addition to the largest selection of wines and liquor from all over the world., the prices and customer service are 2nd to none . I highly recommend to novices and experts of wine and spirits . 5 stars are not enough . The whiskey pricing is better then fair , it's the best . Not to respond to others but I don't understand the other review. The McKenna is 65.99 here. It's 85 plus everywhere else. Maybe he is looking at an older edition which I saw at 89. There is so much here it's hard to imagine. Lewis

Seriously AMAZING!!!!! Happy vibes all the way. I stopped by this place for the very first time, last night and I'm super glad that I did. I had to grab a last minute gift for a client and from the second that I walked in - the staff was incredibly welcoming. Smiles, happy vibes, and KNOWLEDGEABLE!! I mean these guys know their stuff! They had an in depth answer for everything! And made some wonderful recommendations. As far as the inventory, let's just say you can't go wrong with anything you buy from there. If you're the kind of person who enjoys something different, special, or with a story, you will love this place. And if you're not sure, just ask of the guys. They won't lead you astray. Definitely a fan! Side Note: I purchased 2 items : Hatozaki Small Batch 10 year Fukano Rice Whiskey

Awesome wine shop with a huge selection of unique wines. Employees are very helpful. Love that they carry chilled bottles of every wine in the back, and you just have to show them the bottle that you want and you get a chilled one from the back! Decent prices as well. I will return!

When it comes to wine shops, I am a deer in headlights. My husband wanted a bottle of wine to keep in our hotel room and we stopped in. Everyone was eager to help, I am beyond that with wine. So I declined the help, checked in on Yelp, and saved my husband $2. Yup, a friendly, neighborhood wine shop, that had exactly the bottle my husband wanted and $2 off. I'm a fan.

Great wine and spirits shop on the UES. Staff are knowledgeable and excited to help you find a drink you'll love. The downstairs is a trove of excellent French, sparkling, and fortified wines, with both classic and nontraditional finds. Whiskey selection is broad and deep, and while there's no pressure to buy, you probably won't leave empty-handed. I really appreciated their suggestion to try a whiskey I was eying before buying it - they referred me to the Brandy Library downtown so I could have a sample to confirm I was in love before putting down $90. Definitely will be back to explore more!

This place is awesome. Amazing selection. Super knowledgable and helpful staff happy to spend any amount of time educating you about wine and spirits or giving a suggestion or pairing with special meal. Really nice ppl. Good prices especially for the one on one attention you get. Cutest monster dog ever that is super gentle named schlomo. We go in a lot just to see the dog and end up walking out an hour later with a new bottle of this or that. Overall just an absolutely superb neighborhood wine and liquor store. A lot of times theyll let you taste pretty much anything you want if your on the fence about buying it. Go here for all your wine and spirit needs in midtown east. You won't regret it. They know theyre stuff. Love these guys. Would give 6 stars if it was possible.

You can't beat this place, I've been a customer here for maybe 2 years now. The only wines I really like are Georgian which are hard to find in Manhattan. Luckily Ambassador Wines has a BUNCH of different Georgian wines to choose from (I just have to call before I come to make sure what I like is not sold out!) They also have a good selection of other specialty spirits from all over the world, including multiple kinds of rakı. The people who work there are really nice and have several times suggested things to me that I never had before (like mahia). You really feel that individual attention and care.

Needing sake for a birthday party, heard that this store is where Japanese shop. What a treasure trove! Michael Mahoney took me to a refrigerated room floor to ceiling with sake, regaled me with the pluses of each label and more! Definitely will go back for another lecture. Arigatou, Michael san!

For Sake (Japanese rice wine) lover, this is the place to be! A temperature controlled room full of 200 kinds of Japanese Sakes is a must to see. I picked two kinds, "hiyashibori" and "genshu." Wonderful, wonderful sake. Perfectly maintained, as fresh as it is. Michael help me a lot, thanks Michael! I am going to be a frequent shopper here, I signed up for their Royalty Program!!!

Is there a friendlier wine shop in Manhattan? You can't convince me that there is, because the folks at Ambassador were great! We stopped in after dinner to grab a bottle of wine. The store is well stocked with offerings ranging from $15 to "sky's the limit". No matter what you're into, they probably have something you'll really love, and that includes a wide offering of sake. We were hoping for a reasonably priced sparkler and the gentleman that helped us (Doug?) couldn't have been more helpful. He took us down to the cellar and explained that they won't sell anyone who doesn't actually grow their own grapes - so no VCP or Pommery for you, kids! When I explained what I generally liked, he grabbed a Cremant d'Alscace that fit the bill perfectly - and at $20, it was a good deal. There's even a store puppy. Alas, he had gone home for the day but as a consolation prize we got to see photos. Overall - great selection, fair prices and an unbelievably helpful and friendly staff. I'm a big fan.

Decent spot if you're looking for wine. Subpar at best for liquor. I searched the whole store for something drinkable and decide on Tito's vodka. If you're looking for liquor, another liquor store is probably best but they had plenty of wine and spirits. Just saw your response and had no idea all of that was in the store. I walked in and asked a question of the girl in the front. She never suggested I look around and see if something else could accommodate me. I had no idea all of that was in the store, hence my comment. I saw several men standing around (maybe one of them was you) no one bothered to help. I'm sure they saw I was struggling, I only stood there for 20 min trying to figure it out. Now that I know you have all of these things, maybe I'll give it another try and search through the 4,000 items and see if I can find something.. thanks!

the staff is helpful and attentive without being pushy. prices are decent for midtown Manhattan ... plenty of choices. my "go to" when in the neighborhood. a jewel in a sea of choices.

It feels odd to rate a liquor store, but this one was nice in a lot of ways. It's well-lit, clean, and well stocked. We were asked if we needed help as soon as we walked in, and everyone was friendly. As I went to pay I discovered that the bottle was actually open (my hand came away wet and smelling like vodka) and the staff was really apologetic and seemed to jump on figuring out why and when that happened. The prices aren't anything special and the selection looked standard for any other liquor store, but if you're nearby and you need something definitely stop in and take a peek around.

Having minimal knowledge of wines, I entered the store probably looking like a lost puppy. I was searching for a bottle of wine to gift and was met by very professional and knowledgeable staff. After explaining what I had in mind, I was given a few choices, explanation of where each one originated from, and what made them unique. I was also given a specific recommendation, which I gladly took. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet Schlomo the dog during my visit here! I also didn't realize there was a check-in offer until after I got home. Hopefully I'll remember it next time.

Very accommodating people. Great selections and wide variety of wines. They deliver too!!

I'm from Houston, where I'm used to large selections and cheap prices on liquor. This store was utterly fantastic--the selection is unique and fun with a good balance of inexpensive stuff (Chris got us a great bottle of Right Bank Bordeaux for less than $20) and incredible finds (the bourbon selection is just fantastic). Chris, Lenny, and Andre were all so much fun to talk to and made me wish I lived here so I could hang out at their store. I will be here every time I find myself in the city. Plus they delivered to our hotel! Unbeatable.

This place is going to suck down a lot of my hard-earned dollars - good selection, friendly staff and a pleasantly large offering of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese varieties of rotgut to keep you well occupied and marinated. There is even a separate little cold room with a decent selection of sake - the varieties are a bit of the touristy labels but it still beats the hell out of what's available at most other places around the city. There is even a basement filled with some of the more expensive bottles of wine.

What's the best shop for wines and spirits in Manhattan? It's a no brainer--Ambassador! The range of wines, whiskeys, ports and more that they cram into this small space is greater than you'll find in big box suburban liquor store. The staff knows their stuff and will patiently explain properties of different options you are considering. Some people have commented that they saw a bottle of wine elsewhere at a lower price. That's why you need to understand that this is not a discount wine shop. They invest in wines that they put away for years (ask to go downstairs) so that they'll be available for drinking when they are mature or not available elsewhere. They don't mark up excessively, and to the contrary sometimes sell rare whiskeys at cost if they get a few of the highly allocated bottles. Other shops hike the price to fetch top dollar. They have a great selection of bourbons. If you do go here, I hope you get to meet Lenny and his mastiff. Lenny knows everything about every bottle in the store. The dog is not helpful, just adorable.

Been coming here for years....usually I can depend on this place not just for for good service, but for a good selection of whisky and wine and reasonable prices. Hell, I got a bottle of George T Stagg here for $150! Just picked up a bottle of McKenna 10 year for $65 a few days back....not too bad, considering I've seen it go for twice that elsewhere. Fair warning though....if you want the allocated bourbon, you've got to get there on delivery days. Fine bourbon at fair prices doesn't sit on the shelf too long!

A+ selection of alcohol, and a great store that doesn't mark up items ridiculously.

I've been there numerous times to purchase Kosher wine as it is one block north of where I live. I have not found the facility to be very pleasant and especially during my last visit on December 8, 2016 to purchase wine. One of the owners or managers, was on the phone talking loudly using language that is not suitable for conducting consumer business in the public domain. While I was in the Marine Corps such language was common. I have personally abstained from such language as I was taught... Now, in the public and business world, this vulguarity is not kosher. I strongly recommend that this person should learn how to speak without such vulgarity. I am changing my review from One Star to Five Stars. I've always had good service at AWS on numerus occasions until 8 December as referenced above. I understand that the Language Environment is changing to be more Pleasant!!!!! Braines2007

These guys are the best. I've been helped by a few different people there, but last time it was the GM, what a great guy. I think he's tried every bottle of wine on the shelf so from that alone I value his opinion. He's helped me pick some really great wines, so next time you're in need I'd give them a shot!

Wow these guys are legit. Friendly and knowledgable. Their barrel picks are on point too, recently grabbed an Elijah Craig private barrel bottle. Unbelievable!

I have to say this was best service I've ever received at a wine or liquor store. Shoutout to the extremely friendly and helpful staff. You've got a repeat customer in me! I mean, I opened the yelp app and typed all these words so everyone else would know you're great, so, yeah, you guys rock.

Ambassador wines is the best. Just tell Lenny what you like and he'll do the rest for you. He constantly comes up with new great value, wonderful wines that will be the perfect pairing for a special meal.

I'm afraid I'm not exactly a wine connoisseur - I am hopeful to eventually develop into one, but at this point I'm essentially a like/don't like person. I likely have a very unsophisticated palate, but coming to this particular wine merchant makes we want to work on it. My initial aquaintance with this shop started with my desperately searching - stat - for a wine giftbag. This area, I had discovered, is miraculously lacking stores that have simple wine gift bags. I walked in and the Gentlemen had a very tasteful simple black one they were about to give me. For free. They literally refused to accept any payment. I wasn't in any way pressured to buy anything, but grabbed a bottle of Campari (for my orange juice - trust me, orange juice tastes much better with a dash or twenty of Campari). So of course once a need for wine arose (I have quite a few medical professionals to thank - long story), this was my source of choice. Let me start off with the obvious - I'm a girl. I enjoy the company of men. Particularly handsome men who know their craft. This shop is brimming with them. I kid you not. I haven't seen proper manners and intellectual maturity like this in a very long time. Their communication skills are impeccable, and you are treated as the most important person on earth. Mind you, this was a rush trip for me, so, frankly, had I had a dog, I would very unlikely have been caught dead walking it at 4 a.m. the way I was groomed/dressed. I mostly worked with Andre, although all of the Gentlemen were kind enough to participate. I received wonderful recommendations, and had not been taken advantage of - though I walked in with a flexible budget, at no point in time had they steered me to the more costly options, and every recommendation was appropriate to the party intended. Again, I'm clueless and like pretty bottles. There were a bazillion pretty bottles and yet I was only offered those where the contents were worthwhile. I'm not sure I qualify to comment on prices. What I will say is that if I paid at a premium, the service, consultation, attention, options, delivery flexibility, and that one bag they gave me for free though I literally walked in off the street and they never saw me before are totally worth it, and then some. I don't think they carry boxed bargain wine. But I also don't think they should. They gained a customer with a free bag. But they kept that customer with impeccable service, stellar competence and immaculate communication. I'm sticking with them and I look forward to learning much. Cheers, with a very delicious Pinot Noir, from a white/rose wine kinda household. Thank you!

Usually I only review eateries, but this place warranted a change. I am avid cider drinker and have almost exhausted the supply of new cider in NYC. What I mean is, I have tried them all and have not found new ones.... this was until I found Ambassador Wines. They don't just have a shelf of cider, they have a walk in refrigerator with cider... yeah, you heard me correctly. The prices are reasonable for NYC, and even more so for the UES. I'll be back as I could only carry out a few today, but they have several more I wish to try.

My favorite part about this store is the huge mastiff that sits in the corner near the Reislings. The good thing though, is that he will move, if you are looking for a wine that is near where he sits. He is a giant dog, but he is a gentle giant. As for the people who work here, they are extremely knowledgeable. Everytime I come here, some body will help me find a wine within my price range. I was extremely happy when I was able to find a Reisling that they found for me. They do not carry the Riesling I like but they recommended one that was similar. It was not on the shelf but they checked in another room and found a bottle for me. I opened the party at a party and it was such a hit. Also, they have a really good selection of wines and hard liquor.

This is a six star wine shop. From the first moment you walk in you know these guys are serious. I was quite pleasantly surprised by the price and the selection. I was greeted by Andre and he help me through the selection the purchase and the delivery. No doubt I will be buying my wines here from now on.