Manhattan Valley Wines & Spirits

We love this store. Always find a new wine to try at ideal prices. It’s a bonus that the owners are so knowledgeable and friendly with their patrons. It is our go to spot for wines and rare finds :)

I had the most wonderful experience at this wine store. The owner clearly takes great pride in selecting wonderful and affordable wines. She was so focused on helping every individual in the store find the perfect wine that it took a little time - but it was well worth it when it was my turn and she focused on helping me select the perfect wines.

I just had another disappointing experience with the older woman who works at the wine store. I walked in, grabbed what I needed, and headed to the counter. Two guys came in after me and rushed past to put their items down. When I greeted her, she barely acknowledged me and chose to wait for those two men to finish shopping instead of checking me out—even though I was clearly next. This isn’t the first time I’ve had a negative encounter with her, and I won’t be returning—despite the convenience.

We came to support a neighborhood liquor store, but unfortunately had a very negative experience. Upon entering, we were not greeted, and when we asked the woman behind the counter about a product, she completely ignored us. After repeating the question, she still refused to acknowledge us. At that point, we decided to leave, but when we expressed that her behavior was rude, she responded with, “I don’t like to be yelled at.” This response came off extremely dismissive and racially charged, especially considering the harmful Black/White stereotype it played into. We were nothing but polite throughout the interaction, yet we were made to feel unwelcome in our own community. We will not be supporting this business and strongly encourage others to think twice before doing so as well. Respect and courtesy should be the bare minimum—especially in an urban neighborhood like ours where community support is vital.

The BEST neighborhood wine shop! This charming little spot has so many unique wines, plus spirits, that you just don’t get at other shops. Grab a bottle or two as a last-minute gift and take a few minutes to ask Yahaida, who is hands down the coolest small biz owner, for a recommendation to try something new. I’ve recently fallen in love with a Toscana Bianca which I would have never discovered without her and which is simply divine with fish, spicy curries, and cheese. Thanks, Yahaida!

Amazing wine store, they have such great wines for $10-20. The ladies who work there are always so wonderful and help to you get wine that you’d like and without trying to upsell. 15/10 (also very dog friendly!)

Lovely neighborhood store, top notch customer service

My go-to wine shop. Manhattan Valley Wines & Spirits is such a gem in the neighborhood. Such a well run business where they get to know their customers as a part of the community. Love this shop and the staff!

Best liquor store in the neighborhood! Staff is always knowledgeable and friendly. Great selection and our go-to for wine and liquor.

Love this place they remember your favorite wine and if they are out they make the best suggestions.

forget the UWS, this is the best wine shop in New York. The women who work here are the kindest and most lovely people, and if you come in with a question or a preference or no idea what you want, they'll help you and find your your perfect wine immediately. Today I came in saying I wanted "kind of a transparent red wine but I'm not sure" and Yahira instantly said "I have JUST the thing". They remember your name, your face (even under a mask!), and the types of wines you like. This is a wine shop that is homey and wonderful, and will make you feel like a friend. I wholeheartedly recommend it. Also, there's a dog here sometimes.

student prices, good service, positive people

The best part of living in this neighborhood, is having this shop. The Women that work there are the Best in the Business. No one, No one has more knowledge of wine and Spirits. It's Amazing how they know Everything about the making, and how they can help direct you to a great wine. And they know you will enjoy it.

Really nice neighborhood wine shop with a wide array of great selections. The woman working here is very knowledgeable and kind. They even do tastings! Will be making this my go-to spot.

Excellent customer service and very knowledgable about their wines. An interesting selection of wines. Very pleasant experience. All the staff we met was very helpful and nice.

Welcome to the neighborhood! We really needed a knowledgable and new neighborhood wine store, and here we are. Boutique-feel with a wide selection of wines and range of prices. Free delivery anywhere in Manhattan.

This place and the people who work here are great! It's also great they track your orders so you can purchase the same again.

Great experience at this wine shop. The owner only was friendly and informative. Really interesting wine brand/names here (like drunk love). On top of it they have wine tasting every Friday and Saturday.

I want to like this place more because the staff is cool, the place looks great and usually has some great jazz playing, and it's so close to my apartment. And I will say it's a fantastic resource for those who are just getting into wine or spirits, because the staff, particularly Jamel, the younger guy with a beard and glasses, reaaaaally know their stuff. They'll go beyond recommendations and talk grape varietals, growing regions, distillation methods, the works. If you're already pretty knowledgeable about wine and spirits, though, it's hard to see past the price tags. For wine, if you're wiling to walk down ten blocks, the Whole Foods wine store has a much better selection for something like 30% less. Manhattan Valley Wines does have a few wines under $13 that are quite good, and they're great in a pinch because, unlike Martin Brothers, they're open Sundays. Liquor is just outrageous. The first month they opened, I was THRILLED to see they were selling 750ml bottles of Buffalo Trace, my favorite bourbon, for something like $22.99, when it usually retails in this area for around $30. My girlfriend joked "better buy a case, before they get wise and raise the price." That did not turn out to be a joke. A couple weeks later, the hand-written price tag for Buffalo Trace had been changed to $54.99 (this was before the Great Bourbon Shortage sent prices for good bourbon everywhere up a bit). The rest of the selection is similarly over-priced. Buying a bottle of liquor from MVWS is equivalent to saying "I would rather spend $20 extra per bottle than walk a couple blocks to the next store." This place might be perfect if you're a gajillionaire, but I'm honestly surprised they've lasted a year in this decidedly non-gajillionaire neighborhood.

Well, was surprised that this place existed where it was. I was looking for a little dive liquor store or a bodega, and this placed popped up. It's nice inside and clean. The woman working there was great fun, very sociable and great customer service. But honestly, it seems really out of place for the area and is extremely expensive. The wine I bought was fine, but wowza it's just too much. Probably won't go there again....if I want an expensive liquor store, I'd go somewhere that had a better, more extensive selection. They DO have a fair amount of wines though and they are also pretty good, but again too expensive.

Knowledgable and friendly. Great place to try new wines or get some of your favorites. Wouldn't shop for liquor here (that's what the liquor store on 105th and Columbus is far) but I'm happy to have such a fine place steps away from home.

$68.99 for Highland Park 12. The Martin Bros. down the street is overpriced and they sell it for $54. Bevmo lists it for $44.99. What the hell is with this place? I live across the street so I'd be there twice a week if only they sold their liquor at reasonable prices.

Yajaira is amazing (as is the rest of the staff)! This is the perfect neighborhood wine shop where they remember your name and what you like. And they deliver!

We love the (ever-expanding) selection of affordable eco and fair trade wines, and great spirits too. The incredible owner and staff are really knowledgable, friendly, welcoming, and community-oriented. We always run into our neighbors and their dogs stopping by for a bottle and a treat or two. :) There are also semi-regular tasting parties that are pretty robust. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely stop by!

Welcomed addition to the neighborhood. Nice range of wines and prices.

Excellent selection of wine!!! Didn't try the beer yet. Next time for sure. Very warm and friendly place... Thumbs up!

The restaurant is a romantic warm place, and the food was very very delicious, spices is exactly balanced in the goat curry and the chicken biryani wasn't that much spicy. The most thing I loved more is our server Madan was very patient and helpful and smiling. I suggest highly this place for heavy dinner.