Decent off licence in city centre or Southside

TwoShedsJackson

Any recommendations for a good off licence that would have a decent selection of imported beers esp. German or Austrian beers?

stormcloud

If you are near Dundrum, Deveneys Office license near the Dundrum Town centre has excellent selection of beers

Walter Sobchak III

Redmonds of Ranelagh, Baggot St Wines at Upper Baggot St or Probus on Fenian St

TwoShedsJackson

Thanks, will be up at Dundrum tomorrow so will check Deveneys.

John Mason

the offie on Denzil lane, D2 is brilliant - loads of craft beers.

very nice and helpful owner, who really knows his stuff.

TwoShedsJackson

irishbird wrote: »

the offie on Denzil lane, D2 is brilliant - loads of craft beers.

very nice and helpful owner, who really knows his stuff.

Whereabouts is that, Denzil Lane not coming up on Google Maps?

I am pie

+ 1 for Redmonds in ranelagh, have yet to see a better selection of beers in Ireland in an Off license.

Walter Sobchak III

TwoShedsJackson wrote: »

Whereabouts is that, Denzil Lane not coming up on Google Maps?

Its called Probus Wines on Fenian St at its junction with Denzille Lane just down the street from the Gingerman Pub

Gavin "shels"

O'Neills on the South Circular Rd opposite Griffth College.

uberwolf

Www.drinkstore.ie

Paparazzo

+1 for Redmonds in Ranelagh. Probably the best off licence for beers in the country.
Jack Carvill off licence on camden street is good too.

AnonoBoy

Paparazzo wrote: »

+1 for Redmonds in Ranelagh. Probably the best off licence for beers in the country.

I dunno. Drinkstore in Stoneybatter is pretty great.

Boulevardier

Deveney's on Upper Rathmines Road (near post office, opposite Tesco) is very good on Imported beer as well as wine.

mccarte2

That one in Ranelagh is the best by a long way. If you're willing to travel a bit further out, the O'Briens in the Beacon Shopping Centre in Sandyford is also excellent.

Birneybau

Paparazzo wrote: »

+1 for Redmonds in Ranelagh. Probably the best off licence for beers in the country.
Jack Carvill off licence on camden street is good too.

Have been in Carvill's recently and it seems pretty bloody empty, beer wise, these days. Used to pop in there alright myself.

Redmond's is as good as it gets.

Paparazzo

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I dunno. Drinkstore in Stoneybatter is pretty great.

I did a tour of the best beer off licences in Dublin about 5 years ago. Definitely thought Redmonds was better then though, but drinkstore could have improved, looks good on the website. Anyway, it's northside! McHughs in Kilbarrack and Sweeneys in Glasnevin are good northside ones too.

Birneybau wrote: »

Have been in Carvill's recently and it seems pretty bloody empty, beer wise, these days. Used to pop in there alright myself.

Redmond's is as good as it gets.

Been about 3 years since i was in Carvills, they were doing great deals too, pity it's gone downhill. Bit awkward to get to so havent been there since.

BeerNut

Paparazzo wrote: »

+1 for Redmonds in Ranelagh. Probably the best off licence for beers in the country.

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I dunno. Drinkstore in Stoneybatter is pretty great.

They both get their speciality beers from the same handful of importers and they both carry the rare stuff that there's only a few cases of in the country. If one seems better than the other it's because it has what you happen to be looking for at that moment.

Redmond's does have the advantage of being able to put everything out on the shelves and is more browseable. If I'm looking for something in particular from DrinkStore I'll ask in advance. On the other hand, I think DrinkStore is usually a smidge cheaper.

Paparazzo

BeerNut wrote: »

They both get their speciality beers from the same handful of importers and they both carry the rare stuff that there's only a few cases of in the country. If one seems better than the other it's because it has what you happen to be looking for at that moment.

Redmond's does have the advantage of being able to put everything out on the shelves and is more browseable. If I'm looking for something in particular from DrinkStore I'll ask in advance. On the other hand, I think DrinkStore is usually a smidge cheaper.

So we're both right........but I'm slightly more right? In your face AnonoBoy!

Zaharof

Next Door off license in Sundrive Road, D12 (opposite superquin) has a varied selection including Russian and Ukraine stuff. Also has a beer tasting club which meets everysooften in the cellar. Import their own or so Im led to believe.

Twenty10

Also recommend Probus, its a great addition to the neighbourhood.

BeerNut

Zaharof wrote: »

Import their own or so Im led to believe.

No, same regular suppliers as everyone else.

Zaharof

BeerNut wrote: »

No, same regular suppliers as everyone else.

Fair nuff.

gurramok

Walter Sobchak III wrote: »

Its called Probus Wines on Fenian St at its junction with Denzille Lane just down the street from the Gingerman Pub

Didn't that place used to be a Booze To Go branch until recently? How old is Probus as I do not remember seeing it there last summer for example.

Walter Sobchak III

gurramok wrote: »

Didn't that place used to be a Booze To Go branch until recently? How old is Probus as I do not remember seeing it there last summer for example.

Yep. Used to be a Booze to Go branch. Pretty sure Probus has been there for about the last year.

Dick Turnip

Molloy's on Francis Street has a decent selection although wouldnt be in the same league as Redmonds in Ranelagh. Must check out this drinkstore sometime.

Haven't been in Probus since it changed from Booze 2 Go - is it still the same setup i.e. you order from behiind the glass?

uberwolf

walk past it every day and I've never been in. That'll change.

Walter Sobchak III

Haven't been in Probus since it changed from Booze 2 Go - is it still the same setup i.e. you order from behiind the glass?[/QUOTE]

No 24hr service station type glass partition there, just a very helpful owner/manager.

John Mason

has any anyone got a phone number for Probus Wines on Fenian St?

I am far to lazy to walk around the corner

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irishbird wrote: »

has any anyone got a phone number for Probus Wines on Fenian St?

I am far to lazy to walk around the corner

They seem to have a shop in galway

(091)552084

you could ring them and ask?

wait

01 662 9649

there you go

PauloConn

Baggot Street Wines is very good for beers, only opened a few months ago but about 200+ craft beers in there. Also do deals on some of them too (4 or 5 bottles for a tenner on some).
And beer (and wine/spirit)tastings during the week. Always good to talk to the brewers before you buy

Big Nasty

irishbird wrote: »

has any anyone got a phone number for Probus Wines on Fenian St?

I am far to lazy to walk around the corner

Too lazy to google it too it seems!

John Mason

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Too lazy to google it too it seems!

I dare you to google it - go on, i double dare you

John Mason

Des wrote: »

They seem to have a shop in galway

(091)552084

you could ring them and ask?

wait

01 662 9649

there you go

thats what i did in the end - got the number from the galway place - the things i do you for you :cool:

Paparazzo

PauloConn wrote: »

Baggot Street Wines is very good for beers, only opened a few months ago but about 200+ craft beers in there. Also do deals on some of them too (4 or 5 bottles for a tenner on some).
And beer (and wine/spirit)tastings during the week. Always good to talk to the brewers before you buy

Cool, I'm going to take a look in there for my christmas beers, never even heard of it.