Cork 'n' Bottle Liquor Store

One of the central coasts hidden gems!!!! Zach and his store are the best!!!!!

Super underrated store! The staff is incredibly nice and very helpful. Good vibes. I also LOVE the bar setup. I’ve never seen anything like it inside a liquor store. Must visit for sure!

The burger deal here is actually awesome. Very underrated

I think this place is a hidden gem in SLO. I try to people how good the burgers are here but they rarely believe me. Its by far my favorite place to grab a quick burger in town. As far as the liquor store goes, it is pretty standard. Some of their specialty 22oz beers seem pretty pricey. The staff here is made of some interesting comment. Don't be surprised if you hear a rude comment, but I think the staff adds to the character and charm of the place.

Prices are much lower at the liquor store across the street in the Plaza.

This place is awesome. Great selection of wine, spirits, and beer. Haven’t tried the house food bar yet, but plan to since I’ve heard it’s great.

Amazing food for the price. $5.99 gets you a burger, fries and a drink. Burgers are big and tastes great. The fries are crispy and seasoned. Beer on tap s cheap. $10 for a pitcher of something great or under $5 a pitcher for Natty.

Amazing service, very friendly. It was my first time in SLO and I had an amazing experience here!

This place has been here forever, so nostalgic and they are fully stocked with everything you could want. When we're in a pinch, we'll grab Daou wine bottles to bring over to dinner parties. We get tickled to check out the new craft beers and grab a few to try before committing to one. Always happy to stop by when we're in town.

Me and my dental squad love coming for some fresh made lunch! Very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it possible to give less than one star? I fucking hate this place. The people are so rude and every single time I try to be polite and they are extremely rude. Do not go here unless you want your day to be ruined. The people here are absolutely terrible, selection is terrible, everything fucking sucks. Do not go here.

Ordered two kegs for my wedding. Called three days prior to make sure they had the correct size kegs and beer choices that we picked out. They confirmed that they had them. On my wedding day we went to pick them up and they told us that they didn't have them. I do not suggest ordering kegs for an event at this liquor store.

The most excellent thing about this place is a burger, fries and drink for five, six bucks at lunch. The next great thing is that they have tables and chairs, both Putin the store and in a bar area. It has a couple televisions that had sports showing when I was there. the store, overall, has that needs to be scrubbed and scoured feeling. It IS a liquor store with very crowded isles. Hey! Lottery tickets! May you become a millionaire!

Be prepared for a switch and bait and for your estimated cost to be twice as much as you planned for. We put a deposit down and reserved a seltzer pony keg for our party. However, when we arrived to pick up the pony keg they didn't have one and they could only sell us a full keg at twice the cost!! Our hands were tied. Our party was starting in 30 minutes and our honored party guests were expecting the seltzer keg. We didn't have time to shop for seltzers, ice and storage to keep the drinks cold so we had to pony up and pay twice as much as we had planned for. We didn't have the ability to drink the leftovers the next few days as we were leaving town. Down the drain went almost a full seltzer keg. Cork N Bottle profited off a switch and bait at our expense.

Theses guys automatically deduced I had a fake just by reading my name. They didn't even scan it or anything. I never had any problems at other liquor stores around here or back home. This was my first time at this place due to the marked up prices and sketchy reviews. If I want to get charged more for alcohol I would just go to a place that offers more selection.

Can't beat grabbing a pitcher with the boys and tossing back some chicken strips. Best spot in slo. Granted this is a liquor store. So this review is very relative

Applies surcharges when using a credit card. Applied a 57% surcharge for using my card, I'd didn't realize until I had already left. Don't go there!

"BO-DE-GAS" Nice selection of beer. Depending what you get can be very pricey. What makes this place stand out is their cheap but tasty burgers. Being a broke af college student this place is my new go-to. Initially I was skeptical but gave it a shot and im glad I did. $7.50 for a burger, crispy fries and drink. In SLO my meals average $10 bucks. The place is close to campus. Right across the street from SloDoCo. As long as the service remains good and I dont find any weird shit in my food ill definitely keep coming back.

Friendly, they have a great deli, and a great selection of non-alcoholic beverages. As far as the alcoholic drinks go, I had to consult a friend and they said the craft beer selection is enormous and incredibly varied. Not only that, but they're also extremely friendly and remember regular customers and their preferences: impressive, right?!

Beer beer beer and lots of liquor and lots of cigarettes and right the middle of thousands of college students. Oh well it's just a liquor store in a college town with lots of choices. I just wanted a bag of ice, and they had it and I was happy. My son wanted a special liqueur and by golly they had it and he was happy. I guess we stopped at the right place.

Nah b/c this place has a rude and aggressive owner. Confusing and loud when he demanded another form of ID and kept claiming my picture didn't look like me (it was from a couple years ago, I gained some weight since then). Overall trash experience won't give them my money again. Shouldn't yell at people who are giving you money.

I have ordered their club sandwich and their chicken strips. Both were great and inexpensive. They are a gem in SLO.

First and foremost... If you come here, make sure you get a receipt. There is a very high chance you will get scammed up the wahzoo especially if you are a female. Second off, just go across the street, you can get double the beer for the same price. During business hours the location is notoriously known to create an unsafe and hazardous environment for customers. Extensive overhead construction involving dangerous power tools was being performed in the midst of the visit. My girlfriend went here to buy beer, only to be charged double for every item purchased. Owner refused to give receipt, while continually hitting on her and making an uncomfortable situation even more hostile. After much bickering and confrontation it took about 15 minutes to get an accurate charge.

This is a place that has it all for you! Great selection, great food! Yes, I said it, a liquor store that has not only a deli, but a hot grill. Staff are friendly and, did I mention they have a full bar? Yes, a FULL BAR! You can't beat it! You can also buy lotto tickets!

This spot is the best spot for Burgers and Alchy in the Foothill/Santa Rosa area. The two people that I always see working there, one behind the cash register and one manning the grill, look like hard-molded Russian Mafioso. But after you get to know them, they're pretty freaking awesome. Since I'm not 21 yet (must settle with aspiring for Elite '12 status), I always come here for their burgers and fries. I always get the Classic 1/3 pounder which comes with fresh fries and a 16 oz. drink. The burger's quality and taste is par with In-N-Out. The patty is meaty, lettuce is nice and fresh, the tomatoes are mouth-watering, and the 1000 island dressing is the kicker. The fries are BOOOOMB! Better than In-N-Out for sure. They're crispy yet small, so you can throw about 5 in your mouth at once. Oh, and the alcohol selection is wide.

Expensive and I've started to notice lately that they sometimes add extra charges like "open fees"... I've never heard of that and they didn't open anything! I wonder how many times they've done this and I didn't notice. Get a receipt!

Eddy and the people that work there are great. They joke around a lot, and some people might not enjoy it. But it is so much fun to be there. They have great food All the different types of liquor and a great location

May just have to be my new spot for Tuesday lunch ? I am more than pleased with the service i got from (i think her name was Hailee) she was beyond friendly and i must say cooked a mean burger that made my lunch hour 10x better!! I will be back no doubt and I'm bringing my friends with next time

Great place to go for their classic $5.00 meal deal, either chicken strip or one of their excellent burgers. Once prepared by a very neat lady who was no longer there today, She Seemed to give the meals a special flair. Bring back the special cook.

I used to live down the street from this liquor store and it's more than just a liquor store/ deli. Two words: Chicken Strips. THE BEST I've had anywhere. Don't know how to describe it really, but you have to try them. They're decently priced for a good amount of chicken. I never went in there too much for alcohol to be honest. Prices are decent with a good amount a variety, but nothing spectacular. I mostly went in there for a quick bite. The owner is very friendly and engaging. Fun to talk to and watch him talk with others. Lots of college customers (seeing that Cal Poly is right down the road). Be careful not to stumble in here if you're already inebriated, cops frequent this shop for a bite as well.

Super chill guys making the best philly cheese steak this side of the Mississippi. ;)

Best liquor store food in SLO! Who knew?!?!? A liquor store that also serves great food at a great price!!! I believe they have the price so low because they get so much $$$ from selling kegs to drunk idiots, but, that's a win win for me! I remember when I first came here to check out places before going to school. My buddy suggested to eat here and I ordered the chicken tender pieces with fries and a drink. The price was really reasonable, but the meal was even better!! I was filled up quickly! The burger deal is the best in town. A burger with all the fixings, with a side of fries, and a drink for about five bucks. No one has a better deal than that. I have also tried the tri-tip, cheesesteak, and other sandwiches, all very delicious, prepared right in front of you, and an excellent deal. All the meals fill you up and at a great price. What may throw you off here are the stupid drunk college FRAT bros and possible the owner. I think the owner is awesome so long as you don't say or do something stupid. Service may not be the best here as sell since they do deal with stupid people, but if you make friends with them, they are super chill and extremely comical. I have never bought beer or anything else here, just the cooked food. Overall: Fantastic food, fantastic price, good service!!

I wouldn't have known that they served burgers driving past this place, someone informed me they did and I was surprised. The burger was good, nothing special - other than the price being pretty reasonable. I got the combo which came with fries and a drink - so a full meal for pretty cheap. The burger was what you'd expect - kinda greasy but tasty. I got the cheeseburger with mushrooms. They have a couple different options for burgers, I wouldn't mind going back to try it again. The food is better than you'd expect coming from just a part of a liquor store.

I purchased a keg of beer and rented a tap. The tap did not work and the service was awful. The clerk served his friends that came into the store after me and made me wait. I pointed out that the tap did not work and he did not offer any refund or apology. I would recommend that no one purchase a keg of beer or anything else from this store. Very rude.

The guys at Cork 'n' Bottle have the best customer service (thank you Zack!). I needed 4 kegs and 2 jockey boxes for a wedding and within 2 days they had it all handled. I was really impressed with how clean and organized the whole store was, even in the back. Thanks again and I would recommend getting kegs here to anyone in SLO.

When you first look at it from the outside, it's just a little liquor store, but when you step inside, there's actually a grill and kitchen there! I was surprised when I came here for the first time. My friends suggested to eat here and I was like, "at a liquor store?" They serve mainly burgers. They're not bad, but not great either. Sometimes the service can be a bit shabby. The good thing about this place is the burgers are relatively cheap. However, if you're looking for a good burger joint, I'd go across the street to The Shack instead. Just a bit pricier.

I'm a 44 Year old man and walked in this liquor store my first time and the owner gave me attitude like if I was a under age college kid trying to buy beer. I bit my tongue and walked out of there. all I can say is buy from Rite Aid, everyone knows They always have cheap prices.

I like the deal for burgers and fries. Last time I checked it was like 4.95 for a 1/3 pound burger with fries + drink and 5.95 for a 1/2 pound burger with fries + drink. The guy that runs the store is a Lakers fan and hilarious. Always joking around. Good selection and decent prices for all your drinking needs.

I called the store in the morning to see if the Proper 12 Conor McGregor Whiskey had been delivered. I was told call around 1:30pm after they received the delivery. I called back at 1:30pm I was unable to understand the gentlemen (who I talked to this morning) which ended in him yelling at me that they did not have it and hanging up on me. Very rude customer service after I was told to call back regarding the product.

The food was pretty good for a convenience/alcohol shop. The inside is surprisingly roomy. I wouldn't have guessed it was that big judging from the front of the store. There was also two beer girls promoting Coors while we were there. The one in the front was cool but the one girl in the back was loud and annoying. So they balance each other out.

Probably the best burger deal in SLO and definitely my favorite fries. They make a pretty killer philly too. The guys who work here are great, as long as you can appreciate some vulgar humor. The liquor store is pretty average, but they often have some great special or vendors such as Jager or Jameson visiting and giving away free schwag.

I love Cork N Bottle. They have been around forever because they are tried and true and nice guys. Delicious lunches that feed the hungry student masses very well. The burgers are the best ... Served up on handmade fresh burger buns. I may be slightly biased as it is my moms slotown bakery, Farb's, who makes them. Regardless, this is one of my favorite spots for a decent burger in SLO, they do her burger buns justice :)

I am sorry to say that C'n'B will only be the second one-star review I've ever given on yelp. Please understand I write this in an effort to correct what I feel was an unfair policy to us and not to spread malice to an otherwise respected business in San Luis Obispo. It's not my practice to start yelp wars, name calling or otherwise. As I have reviewed other businesses in SLO for their excellence, I so too must consider the reverse. So here we go... Jockey Box, what is it? It's beer tap built into what looks like a standard cooler. Inside the cooler on the other side of the tap is a coiled metal tube, you put ice inside the cooler to cool off the beer which settles in the coils on its way to the tap. On the other side of the coil, coming out of the cooler is a tube that connects to a keg and it's all pressured by a smaller tank of compressed C02. It's a portable beer tap... Got it? Okay good. We needed to rent such an item for our wedding and the only place in town that seemed to supply these for rent was C'n'B. So I did my research, found out what these things cost to buy vs. rent in other cities. The average going rate is around $300 used and between $25 and $50 per day to rent. So we call C'n'B up and find out that yes they rent them for about $40 a day but they require a $500 deposit (to ward against potential damage to the item). C'n'B apparently rents these things from the beer companies who charge them a lot of money and in turn they have to pass this liability onto the consumer. Fair enough. Still, we found this to be excessive but because we are responsible people, we figured it would be no problem. We stop in two weeks prior to the wedding, put a $20 reserve deposit on the Jockey Box and while in the store, confirmed that the $500 deposit could be made with a check or credit card. Great... Day of the wedding, I'm the groom and I've already had a number of fires to put out that morning. I'm not crazy; let's just say I'm polite but extremely focused to get some things done. After all, I'm about 4 hours away from getting married and I had to break away to pick up the jockey box at C'n'B. I walk in, give them our reservation name and prepare to either write them a check or (reluctantly) use a credit card for a deposit. The guy behind the counter gives me back my $20 deposit and says bluntly "Cash only." I explained that we were told check or credit cards would work and he then told me that was not the case. I said "I'm 4 hours from getting married, I don't have time to get $500 cash." He then lectured me on how expensive jockey boxes were (as though I were renting a brick of gold, I ask you?) It's an igloo cooler with some Macgyvering done to it. I've had an easier time renting a luxury car at the airport! What's more, I don't care who you are or where you come from, are you really going to give a guy behind the counter of a liquor store $500.00 cash without a lawyer present? So I shut off, I'm not giving these people my hard earned cash over a beer tap, I grabbed my $20 drove out of my way to a competing liquor store, rented a keg tap for $10 and apologized to our bar tenders that they would have to be pumping a keg all night long. Then realizing we had no ice tub for the keg, 1 hour before I was supposed to be standing next to my future wife reciting vows, I was in a line at BevMo sweating bullets renting an ice tub for the keg. After all that extra running, I had about 20 minutes to get into my tux and drive to the wedding. So in the end all was well and while I can put this out of my mind, it needs to be asked: If they are SO valuable and SO much trouble, why offer these stupid jockey boxes at all? Why? Why? Why? And why treat a guy so coldly in his wedding day? As though I was going to steal the thing and sell it on the black market. I suppose I'll never forget how much running around I did on my wedding day and it will be a funny story I tell for years to come. On the flip-side, those hours I wasted doing that over a stupid policy disagreement could have been better spent with the people I loved that day and for that alone, here is your star. Good Luck but count me off your list -E

forget linnaea's cafe, big sky and all the other treasured spots in town. this place is the real jewel of slo, actually it's dude behind the counter that makes this place special. on any given night you can come in and watch homeboy blast on his customers hard. i've seen this guy hit on young girls in front of their bf's, talk shit to cops and has definitely clowned me about a zillion times. i wish this place was closer to my new place d.t. it was a great place to pick up the pre bar bottle :( insanely entertaining. they always had a couple good deals going on the booze... sold cheap ass andre' when you were feeling fancy. never ate the food (no meat for this guy!) but i've heard it's aiigghtttt. RECOMMENDED miss you cork n' bottle! luv you foul mouthed dude!

I only came here for the cheeseburger deal, which is HELLA good! Pretty much sh*ts on the McDonalds next door. I used to live @ Valencia, so I can't really comment on anythiing else, but I thoroughly enjoyed the meal deal!

Every alcoholics dream. These people let us buy a keg at 1:59 in the morning and THEN gave us a shopping cart so we could push it down the street back to the house. How could you NOT give them 5 stars?

The owner is so nice and he gave us great service! He helped us carry everything out and was there to help us find everything. I will definitely be going there again!

High prices, limited selection, expired beer, and bad attitudes. This place sucks. And if you're a woman, you can expect to be called "honey" or "sweetie" in a condescending way.

Workers here are friendly, you can't come in too uptight though, it takes a light personality to understand their humor. Deli food is pretty cheap but damn good. And the deli workers are very nice as well. I'll admit you can get some cheaper alcohol down the street but this place can take care of almost ALL your alcohol needs. Overall I'd say it's a nice little stop on your way home or to work.

Huge keg selection, cheap grub, the biggest bottle of Jager I have ever seen.

I ordered lunch for my office from the Cork 'n 'Bottle today. They packed each lunch seperately and labeled them. They gave us extra sauces. They were very friendly. The food was pretty good. No one in the office had any complaints. It is good for deli food and that is what they advertise. Good food, great price.They Also have a bar, a sit down bar, in the store. Pretty cool. I will b back.

Huge selection of beer, there's a bar and sandwich grill inside the store, and btw the food is AMAZING. The sandwich grill is a hidden gem, I always get the philly cheesesteak. You can eat your sandwich at the bar that is also inside the store, order a beer and watch the game or some tv.

Best deal ever for a quarter-pound hamburger, fries, and a drink: $3.99! The price is awesome and the quality isn't half bad. Can't forget about the awesome keg deals!

Great place for a cheap lunch: $2.99 Cheese Burgers, or $4.99 with fries and a 20 oz. drink. You can add bacon and avocado for a little extra money, and they also have chicken strips, jalepeno poppers, hot wings, veggie, and turkey burgers. This place is perfect for a quick, tasty, cheap lunch. They even have indoor seating with TVs and a full bar with beer on tap.

shitty food. overpriced. cocky owner. never coming back. the workers are snarky and clearly unintelligent

I'm gonna have to partly disagree with my roommate Brad S. here. I have gotten couple burgers here and while they weren't great they weren't bad either and the fries there are pretty good. The fact that you can drink the bottles of beer they sell there is a pretty big plus. Eddie the owner can be kind of a douche sometimes but other times he is pretty cool. I am still gonna have to say that Campus Bottle is a way better place to get your alcohol from although it doesn't have hamburgers.

Great little grill, selection of local wines in the store for a steal. Nice college stop spot.

Been my place for a can and hangover food for 10 years now. Any time I go back to slo I have to stop by.