Big Top Wines & Spirits

Big Top Liquors is my favorite liquor store. Make no mistake about it, there is nothing fancy about it, but you will get what you need. They have a huge selection of beer and wine and quite a few liquors as well. You will see some interesting characters while there and also get some good deals. more

Big Top is a good liquor store to go to if you’re planning a party. Maybe not a wine-tasting party, but more a beer –bash. They have a really good liquor selection and have a lot of beer, though not really of the high-end variety. The prices are as good as anywhere else in the cities. more

Haskell's and Surdyk's have long been the well-known heavyweights for wine-shopping in the Twin Cities. While they do have some great sales, I'm not convinced they give you the most "bang for your buck" in our fair Cities. Living in the Midway, I am just a few blocks from a great liquor store with a surprisingly impressive wine selection. While you may not get expert wine advice at "Big Top Liquors," you will find great quantities of wine from all over the world, at competitive prices. My favorite feature is the half-price bin, where you can stock up on perfectly good wine at rock-bottom prices. The bargain-bin is the perfect opportunity to try a new variety without investing a lot of cash. Wine isn't the only product available on the cheap at Big Top. A large beer section houses everything from cases of Bud to obscure domestic microbews. My favorite beer, Newcastle, is often on sale to the point that it's cheaper than Michelob. Finally, Big Top is convenient. You'll find it on Snelling, right between 94 and University Avenue. Its neighbors are Rainbow Foods and Hollywood Video, so you can park your car once and take care of your food, booze, and entertainment needs. more