Mohib Q.
Yelp
Located in an isolated commercial complex between Playa an Marina del Rey, you'll find Beverage Warehouse with your GPS and a little luck. It's near a few other wholesalers who sell items like wine, sodas, party goods, and even a portrait studio. It's just, well, in an odd location.
Once you've passed the army of speed bumps waiting to slow you to a painstaking crawl, park anywhere like it's a free country. Then stroll in like you own the place because when you leave it will own you.
Beverage Warehouse is a dream for most consumers of the alcoholic sports. Jerseys are replaced by cold sweats here, and gatorade by (likely) thousands of bottles and cans of booze. All is here to your content. Name a brand, and it is likely here. It took me about 30 minutes to peruse most sections of the store. They have all beers and liquors that would rival places like K&L Wines and Hi-Time Wine Cellars. I think it's safe to say that with their selection you can find most of your conventional and popular wines, liquors and drink mixers. They have a few extras and limited edition items, such as Verve Cliquot anniversary bottles and those giant, borderline gag ginormous bottles of wine.
For those who prefer the rare and collector stuff, in particular the liquors, they have a sectioned off area near the front of the store. You'll find rare whiskeys, anniversary editions, and all at the inflated (albeit expected) prices that are well above retail price. Some would say they're at market value. This currently includes Buffalo Trace experimental batches and Whistle Pig. There's a lot more in this area, of course. Sadly, I didn't see any Weller or Pappy. Turns out they get both, but it is far and few between.
How's pricing? I'm glad you asked. It's competitive as expected. They have specials on some items and even bin for the less desired no-name hard alcohols. I think most pricing for items is fair, with the exception of those rare items. In that case, most stores that know the value of, let's say rare or limited bourbon, tend to make the price very high. It's simply a consideration.
I think Beverage Warehouse, for the most part, is all about variety. They have everything you can almost imagine, unless it's considered rare. Names of wines you've come across in restaurants are likely here. Party size bottles bigger than your head? Yes, they're here. Mixers? Check. That Carlsberg beer that was popular in Europe and brings nostalgia? All here. Will you pair a fair price compared to a grocery stores? Slightly, yes.
For those in the area, I think this place is a good option. If you're not sure what they have, and I have done this to a slight chagrin, then check their website. However, I can note that frustrations may come to those who are collectors or those who cannot come here outside of business hours. Cheers.
