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Union Square Wine & Spirits
140 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, United States
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Union Square Wine & Spirits
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Kr
Review №1

I love this wine shop truly! All of my favorite wines are okay here! Im quite happy to have been here for a short time. On one visit, I was able to sample my favorite wines. Terrific support and pricing! I am highly impressed by how they treated the operation professionally and without any problems at all. Surely Ill come back! Higher! Superior!

Mo
Review №2

I’ve been coming to this place for years, I have one of the wine tasting cards. Today on the way to meet a friend a dinner, I stopped by. Short on time, I went to the information counter and asked if there was any Portuguese Green wine available. I was met with such a passive aggressive condescending tone from the girl behind the counter. She hadn’t heard of it. We walked over to the Portugal section and low and behold “Vino Verde”— which I pointed out. Clearly embarrassed, she says to me, “I’ve heard of Vino Verde, not Portuguese green wine.” She was still snotty, and unapologetically unhelpful. I looked at her and said, “Yeah, I’m gonna go, you seem to be having a bad day.” She murmured a half-hearted, “Sorry”. I used to like this shop. Ive been there for tastings over the years, and never have I dealt with such unprofessionalism. It seemed as if this uneducated girl wanted to shame me for knowing something she clearly didn’t. I suggest someone speak to her about customer service and the golden rule. Currently walking down to Astor for my wine.

Cr
Review №3

Our favorite wine shop in the neighborhood and the tasting room. All their wines come from this town, and theyre always super helpful in picking out a great bottle of wine. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. They were both very educated about wines, too. The enormous wine collection was remarkable.

Mi
Review №4

Tons of different wine 🍷 with wonderful interior that suits the product.

Ol
Review №5

I love the selection here. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. And the prices are fine.

Ca
Review №6

A great wine shop. Have been ordering for delivery for several months. Great selections, recommendations, & terrific prices,.Delivery always on target for safety, courteous delivery people, promptness. I am very pleased with this wine store and recommend it!!

Gr
Review №7

The owner was really helpful and made good recommendations.

YC
Review №8

Good variety across countries... organic wines avakiable too incl half bottles etc.. but sale guy wasnt too firendly...

De
Review №9

I have to admit that everybody in this wine shop has been a joy to work with from beginning to end, and I will gladly suggest you to everyone looking for a good glass of wine!

Po
Review №10

This cute and elegant wine shop in this area is a go-to shop for my wine needs. I love their collection of wines. They had a huge range of wines that you choose. Also, every Sunday they sampling their produce wine in which is a must-try. This place has a perfect ambiance. You could also chill and grab a glass of wine.

Fr
Review №11

We found this wine shop and I tasted a couple of wines, I just say WOW. Due to limited luggage, I bought and sent an assorted box to my home address. The delivery was really quick. The best wine I have ever tasted! We all liked it so much! Good service!

Da
Review №12

It was truly an amazing experience with this wine shop. Yesterday, we went here and they accommodated all our needs. All of their wines and foods are affordable and worthwhile. The service was really fast and worth sharing. Excellent wine presentation and a good mixture of texture and flavor. I highly recommend this wine shop. Thank you!

Sa
Review №13

I love going here to drink wines. The wines are stored well, and the owner was very knowledgeable about wine and food pairing. Their location is very convenient too. I wouldnt go anywhere else in the future. Thank you!

Vi
Review №14

A wonderful wine store with great customer service.

Va
Review №15

Union Square Wines is an excellent wine shop staffed by knowledgeable and usually cordial clerks. Visiting the shop on Sunday, April 18th, revealed (understandably) depleted stock, including many oft carried wines. The Pomponette rosé is winning.

Ro
Review №16

Union Square Wine is definitely my favorite wine shop in NYC. They have a huge selection of really good wines and the staff is really helpful. I stopped in yesterday for a couple bottles that I needed for a picnic and the staff member that helped me was really helpful. They carry wines from Domaine Albert Boxler in Alsace, which I really like and the staff that helped me also recommended a Cabernet Franc from Chinon in Loire, which ended up being really spectacular. Shopping here is a pleasure and I look forward to my next visit!

Ma
Review №17

Any time theres a special event that needs wine, I still go to this wine store. They do have nice wines, and the price is very affordable, too! Im so happy I found out about this wine store!

Ke
Review №18

We had an amazing visit today! We had a great time tasting wines with the owner. We enjoyed every taste we selected. You truly can’t go wrong on anything here in this Wine shop. The staff and the owner were professional and very friendly. We learned new things about winemaking. Thanks a lot! We will definitely return here!

Ro
Review №19

Great wine and liquor store in Union Square! Fun place to shop and friendly staff. And they take Google Pay!!!

Ca
Review №20

I love this place. Because of unique tasting events

Le
Review №21

Beyond great selection, they have great events like the Lopez de Heredia tasting where was the only way I could taste the Rosado!

We
Review №22

They have a large selection of all kind of wine, liquor, whiskey and champagne. Prices are very affordable. People are nice and helpful

Ch
Review №23

Horrible place. overcharged me.

Ro
Review №24

The service was excellent.a

Ge
Review №25

A great wine and spirits shop right in the East Village. Friendly sales staff and education driven.I would just suggest a more comprehensive customer service training for the cashiers.

Ty
Review №26

Nice staff!

Pi
Review №27

Great selection, in depth. Very well organized so the quantity doesnt overwhelm one! A great plus. Very knowledgeable sales people.

Ku
Review №28

Good selection and friendly service

Da
Review №29

This place is spacious and has a staff that knows there stuff. Wine, champagne and liquor along with mixers, yeah this place is a little slice of a drinkers dream. There is also a tasting room which adds a nice touch.

Re
Review №30

I go here to get all of my wine and sake! I also order from them for my work and they always have fast delivery and a great selection.

le
Review №31

Wow! I Stopped by this Wine Shoppe while visiting Union Square! The Selection is Extensive and Affordable! Union Square Wine has Wines from Europe and Both North/South America! I picked a Wine from Spain that was $7.00!! It was Fruity and Dry. Perfect!! I Wish this Wine Shoppe was in my Neighborhood!!

Al
Review №32

This is my favorite wine & liquor shop hands down. I drink inexpensive craft stuff because I like to drink and I dont have infinite dollars. The staff here is always able to point me in the direction of unbelievably good up-and-coming brands. Most places get a little snobby when you come in looking for a good wine under 20 bucks (or liquor under 30). Never these guys.

Sh
Review №33

Selection is amazing. Every time I go, theres some kind of alcohol tasting up at the front. Last time, it was small batch whiskey, and they were selling bottles signed by the brewer, which was cool. Plus, they have a store dog. The staff is also very good at giving recommendations, if you can tell them what kind of flavor profile youre looking for. One of the few places Ive seen that carries both Japanese plum wine and mead.

Ha
Review №34

Great wine shop with an ever changing selection of wines. They often have 30% off case sales (buy 12 bottles of still wine and get 30% off). Its a deal you cant refuse. They also offer free delivery in Manhattan.

Ni
Review №35

Good selection of wine and ciders which is clearly their specialty. Smaller but well-curated selection of spirits. Extra-friendly staff and especially the manager was very polite and helpful.Occasional events in a dedicated backspace.

Al
Review №36

One of the female cashiers was extremely rude to me. I wanted to purchase a bottle of rosé for my mother but the cashier wouldn’t sell me the bottle, simply because my friend did not have her ID with her even though I (the purchaser) did. Even when my friend offered to leave the store, the cashier still wouldn’t look at my ID. Unless she’s a police offer, there was no reason for her to make assumptions about who the bottle was for. Her job is to sell me, the purchaser, who had a valid New York State ID, a bottle of rosé. I have never had a problem like this before. Will most likely not come back unless someone else is working there.

Ju
Review №37

Friendly and knowledgable staff. Impressive wine selection, including NY wines. The sake fridge is unlit to protect the quality. They know their stuff! Looking forward to attending an event or tasting at their huge room in the back.

Ed
Review №38

RUDE ATTITUDE TO CUSTOMERS. Ive got a delivery of wine and sake from this place a few times. They dont even bother delivering the drink up stairs. They leave it with the door man. Gave them a call and they always give me ridiculous excuses. (ex. doorman stopped them, door man said i wasnt at home) Every single time I talk to the doorman and it turns out the delivery guy was lying. Very rude attitude over the phone. I will never be buying anything from this place again. RUDE ATTITUDE TO CUSTOMERS

Sn
Review №39

If they dont have it, they dont make it!

Ro
Review №40

Very classy wine store. They have a neat tasting room in the back where they hold events occasionally. Prices are a little steeper than competitors

AJ
Review №41

Wonderful service. So helpful making a good selection. Very knowledgeable.

An
Review №42

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who are more than willing to provide a recommendation. The person I spoke with about Whiskey gave me not only a couple options, but the history behind a couple of the distilleries. It definitely added to the experience to know a little bit of the story and I appreciated the staff member approaching me despite the hectic time of day.

An
Review №43

Great selection of wine from different countries and regions, prices fair and helping staff.

Si
Review №44

Wines are fine. About 50% markup which is cheap. But customer service is beyond horrendous. I come grab my bottles and go without a word. Recommend earplugs too if youre easily offended.

Vi
Review №45

Be careful when youre paying with credit card. I have been charged double and triple (!) the amount I was supposed to pay. After several calls with the clerk in charge I have finally been partially refunded... If I am lucky enough - and I guess it will take several annoying calls - someday I will getting the remaining balance back...

Ja
Review №46

Good selection. Knowledgeable staff on the floor.

Aa
Review №47

This is probably my favorite store for wine shopping in New York City. They have an amazing selection from all over the world, friendly and helpful staff, and reasonable prices. If ever in need for something usual or unique, its worth stopping by this store.

Be
Review №48

Floor staff are nice and helpful but checkout ladies are consistently rude. Double check prices at checkout, Ive been overcharged multiple times. Ive never had a sale item or tasting event item rung up with the correct price. After the Nth time of this, Im never going back.

Ch
Review №49

Good wine store, a bit expensive, but very good selection and very helpful staff. Go here at last minute often to pick up wines. Not as big lines as Trader Joes wine store which is less expensive, but uber crowded at times.

An
Review №50

Whoa! Almost purchased from here. Saw the staff being rude to an Asian person in store. Terrible customer service. They strike me as people who would appreciate great customer service yet do not understand the intricacies of how that works. Wine was not too badly priced but does not warrant a person being treated that way. Shame on you and your company.

Ja
Review №51

A great store to shop for wine. Good prices and the staff is very nice and helpful.

Wi
Review №52

Great selection of specialty spirits! Seriously, how many kinds of vermouth do you need? All of them! They were doing a gin tasting when I went too, which was fun!

Al
Review №53

When they lost a few of their knowledge able people. The staff can only answer questions. That are basic

me
Review №54

Was looking for Black Bottle saki, fou.d this instead. Husband will be very happy@

ni
Review №55

Lovely store great service i like thier selection of wine or liquor very knowledgeable about what wine or liquor goes with a wonderful date night with my Husband. Thank you 😊😊💖💞💝💚💜💛💙💝😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎉🎉🎉💝💝

Br
Review №56

Had the best experience with Andrew showing me around the huge selection and he helped me pick out the best wines within my budget! He was very patient and knowledgeable and I definitely will be recommending the shop to everyone thanks to him!

Ag
Review №57

Amazing selection! Decent prices and knowledgeable staff.

Mi
Review №58

Convenient location. There is a wide variety of wines and other spirits tp choose from and they source from several different countries / makers. The staff is friendly and helpful (needed to ask them where something was because I couldnt figure out their organization for a moment).I have the impression that their prices reflect their location. I was there specifically to buy Japanese shochu and it was fairly price. I recommend checking it out if youre in the area and want to get your shochu fix.

St
Review №59

From the island and we loved this place. Great salesmens and women!! Left with 5 bottles.

Do
Review №60

Always helpful and they will recommend a great wine within your budget

Vi
Review №61

Rude staff and horrible customer experience. They were also extremely prejudicial and unhelpful.

Jo
Review №62

Wanna see a movie at 14th Street? Stop here first and make it better

Ma
Review №63

Highly knowledgeable staff always ready and willing to provide spot-on recommendations.

do
Review №64

Great pricess and great service...the cashier.Isabel..was very helpfull and friendly

Ti
Review №65

Good selection of wines. The liquor & spirits section was smaller than expected

An
Review №66

Did not go there.

Ch
Review №67

A very nice store with a wide selection of wines from all over the world. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Na
Review №68

The staff is very helpful they do tasting sometimes I have never had any problems here

Ni
Review №69

Huge selection of wine and spirits. Spent an hour browsing and found exactly what I was looking for. They also have a fridge with single serving bottles by the entrance. I was surprised to see various japanese sake there.

Ni
Review №70

Pretty standard liquor store in a great location. They do hold quite a few events so I stop by when I am in the area. The staff are also pretty knowledgable about their wines.

An
Review №71

Great staff. Extremely knowledgeable. David and Andrew are the best.

Ja
Review №72

Great service. Great prices. Great selection. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They have a great selection if wines and Champagnes. Picked up a few rare Coteaux Champenois from here. They also have a great selection of Rare whiskies, mezcal and other spirits. Highly recommend!!

Ju
Review №73

The staff are very helpful the minute you walk in.

Je
Review №74

Nice selection of wines and liquors. Some ciders. Friendly staff and clear organization.

Jo
Review №75

I love their free wine tastings on Saturdays! Its a wonderful pass time and I get to learn about fun wine selections!

Ji
Review №76

Awesome sake tasting

Da
Review №77

Great selection and competitive pricing (especially for the prime location). Almost weekly grand tastings and daily tastings of liquor and other spirits.

Mi
Review №78

The cashiers are so getto and unrespectful !!! Including the managers! I live around and sometimes I need to buy there ! But I hate it the worst cashiers in the world ! Nothing professional!!! Not personal sorry but it’s the true.

Ch
Review №79

Very nice experience and very interesting discussion on Port wines.

fr
Review №80

This nice wine shop on 4th ave is really cool and a lot of options

Em
Review №81

I really love that theres a wine shop in Union Square that isnt as jam packed as TJs. The staff has lead me to some really lovely bottles of wine, whether as gifts or for myself. While the prices can be a bit high, they have some great bottles for $15 and under.

Te
Review №82

Very interesting, well organized selection,, would be worth 5 stars were It not for the chillier than wine-temperature attitudes of staff, and, per a previous reviewer, prices at checkout- 20% high-higher than shelf price, pre tax, in my case!!

Mi
Review №83

A huge selection of wines and liquors! They had a nice little tasting going on which convinced me to buy this canned cocktail that I wouldve otherwise never have gotten.

Al
Review №84

I dont go this place anymore. Very rude place to be for wine shopping. I found a better place to go for my wines and spirits shopping Manor House Caller located 23rd Street between 6 & 5 Ave.

Ka
Review №85

A good selection of American wines and the usual European wines. Reasonably priced for NYC.

A.
Review №86

Great selection and variety, excellent prices, helpful staff!

Le
Review №87

Great staff! Great selection. Spirits are on point.

Pu
Review №88

Great selection and knowledgeable staff

Zi
Review №89

While pricier than Trader Joes Wine Shop which is just around the corner, Union Square Wines still has a great selection of wines and liquers, and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They constantly have great free tastings here, too (which softens the blow of the prices, I suppose!).

Ha
Review №90

Lots of Fancy wine and Booze. But over priced and they dont carry all the basic liqours. If you want a big handle of some obscure rye, or a mezcal you can brag about then come here with your cash out. But if you want to make some jungle juice on a budget. go to MLK liquors down the street.

Ja
Review №91

Huge I mean a HUGE wine selection. This place sells nothing but wine so if your looking for something or than wine, youre out of luck. BUT ITS HUGE!!!

Wi
Review №92

Every time I go the staff is very knowledgeable, checkout people are super friendly, and they have a wide range of price options

Na
Review №93

There are so many options there! Thats my go-to location now to get some champagne or whiskey.

Mi
Review №94

Good selection. Everything you need minus mixers.

Ja
Review №95

Large selection of wine and liquor in a convenient location. Very friendly staff.

Al
Review №96

Good choice of wines. Have testing every Saturday, nice.

Ke
Review №97

Very good customer service, very good selection

Co
Review №98

Very good wine selection! Needs to expand on bourbon a bit more.

Ch
Review №99

The wine selection is great and so are the tastings!!

Jo
Review №100

Lol they laugh at you if you ask about wine you normally get from your Brooklyn wine store...a pretentious laugh at that! Also this place is overpriced as hell but at least they dont close til 10

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:140 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, United States
  • Site:http://unionsquarewines.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-675-8100
Categories
  • Wine store
  • Liquor store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–9PM
  • Thursday:9AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:12–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Same-day delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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