Knightly Spirits

SaCkErZ9

Florida

3.13/5  rDev -32.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 2 | selection: 4.25 | $$

My experience with this place is different than just about everyone else who's reveiws I have read. I was pretty stoked to see this place on BA and since Orlando doesnt have a whole lot to offer in general, I wanted to stop by this place.

I walked in and was completely ignored by the two people behind the counter. I am not sure if they were talking to a rep or not (he was dressed like a tourist), but they didnt say boo when I walked in. I browsed the beers and they had a pretty decent selection. As mentioned, the Belgians and sours selection is top notch. However, I dont drink Belgians or sours. I saw no Cigar City and no other real gems.

After browsing for close to 15 minutes, I walked toward the front of the store to leave and was completely ignored again. The selection was great for the area, but the service was worse than a Total Wine. Also, I noticed a lot of bottles had dust on them which means they have been sitting on shelves for a while. And we are not talking Belgians that get better with age; they were standard, 5% abv beers with no expiry dates. Unless I was across the street, I wouldnt go back based on this visit.

05-22-2013 23:48:52 | More by SaCkErZ9

krl2112

Illinois

4.14/5  rDev -10.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 3.5 | $$

Out of town on vacation looking for stuff I can't get in Chicago. Picked up some terrapin and CCB. Went to the checkout and asked if they had anything on hold. They had a CCB ghost stories but it had the owners name on it. They told me to hold on and called the owner to ask and be said it was ok to sell to me. Very good service!!! Good visit.

02-18-2013 01:26:05 | More by krl2112

dcs1548

Florida

4.44/5  rDev -4.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

I got a chance to stop in here while I was in Orlando on vacation and was very impressed. The selection was great, especially when it came to the seasonal's. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had one of the the best selections of any shop that I had been in. The selection of Belgian beers was particularly impressive. They also had a good assortment of the Bruery, Cigar City, and Jolly Pumpkin beers. The prices were quite reasonable. I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

09-01-2012 18:38:03 | More by dcs1548

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

4.24/5  rDev -8.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$$

I stopped in last week while on April vacation with the family. It's a smallish liquor store in a strip mall. Lots of great beers on the shelf, some in a cooler, some haphazardly stacked on the floor with no rhyme or reason. I found some nice Cigar City and Terrapin bottles to drink by the pool and to smuggle home. The guy in the beer isle told me to ask if I had any questions and then I never saw him again. Seemed a bit on the pricy side, but I did get a few 750's. If I end up in Orlando again, I'd stock up here.

04-30-2012 23:37:50 | More by johnnnniee

jwjon1

Delaware

4/5  rDev -13.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | $

In town on business and jonesin' for a good beer place. Hit Redlight Redlight (worth the stop), and was told that Knightly's was THE best bottle shop to venture out to. So away I went. I was pleasantly surprised on the lambic selection. Everyone save for Cantillon was represented, with excellent pricing to boot. For example, Giardin black label: $10. Tilquin gueze, 750mL: $20. That's better pricing than I get up north. There weren't a ton of American Wild's on, but Cascade and Jolly Pumpkin were represented, which is a great start! After the beligan/sour shelf there was about 1.5 times as many chilled beers, and then another half wall of room temp beers. All in all, it wasn't a huge beer place (only 25% of the store seemed to be dedicated to beer), but the quality and pricing was there. I wouldn't give it the 100% ranking, but it was definitely the best beer store I've seen in Florida... which isn't saying a ton. BUT, the selection here would rival most stores.

04-20-2012 03:42:42 | More by jwjon1

TrappistJohnMD

Mississippi

4.8/5  rDev +3.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | $$

Read about knightly on BA. What more can be said about this great store. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store is well organized and clean. Beer is grouped well by brewery. Selection is incredible. Tons of belgian imports (Fantome, westmalle, La Trappe, Orval, Trappistes Rochfort, Achel, St. Bernardus, etc.). The Bruery, Stone, Evil Twin, Cigar City, Great Divide, Bells, Terrapin, etc... Prices seem very reasonable. Glassware is also available and all glasses are only $5. Cigar City, Duvel, and the big Tripel Karmeliet glass to name just a few. Close to Sea World. I love this store! This will be a regular spot for me when we visit Orlando.

03-11-2012 21:33:36 | More by TrappistJohnMD

rhartogsq

Virginia

4.6/5  rDev -0.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | $

This is perhaps my favorite bottle shop in the nation so far. The people are top notch there. My first time there, I asked them to point out local Florida beers. I was pointed to Cigar City and Saint Somewhere quickly. Also, everything not in specialize sample packs is available to buy in singles. I love that!
Also, they pulled a fresh 6-pack of Jai Alai IPA for me.

Their prices are great when it comes to rare and special beers. For example, DFH 120 was $9.00 a bottle. My local store in the DC area was charging $14!

02-10-2012 15:31:13 | More by rhartogsq

Brewer1056

Virginia

4.94/5  rDev +6.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$$

As very other reviewer has said- amazing selection, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Some real gems here, including the only Leipziger Gose I've ever seen outside Germany.

A bit off the beaten path, but not all that hard to find, my GPS had no issues at all. Very close to Sea Workd, so if you find yourself on a family outing hit the park (Bud products only naturally) then let the kids catch a nap with parent 2 while you go to this magic kingdom.

Let them know if you are travellong and they will package your beer for the trip. Don't be shy either, ask questions and you'll be rewarded with some good local brews and tips for great places to sip local beers while on town.

10-12-2011 23:19:35 | More by Brewer1056

kylehay2004

Florida

4.44/5  rDev -4.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

The prices here are fairly typical of most places. You aren't going to get ripped off and you may find a good deal. Lots of The Brewery and CCB choices. Their trappist and Italian beer selections are excellent with things available here you wont find many places. Their J.W. Lees section is one of the more complete in the state as far as I have seen. The staff were very nice people and were very helpful. Atmosphere was typical of your local liquor store. The location is fairly convenient if you take the toll road.

08-29-2011 00:51:32 | More by kylehay2004

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev -9.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

visted here when I was in town for a work conference, to check out what beers they carried that I can't get in PA.

atmosphere isn't much, it's just a standard liquor store.

The had one whole aisle that was dedicated to single bottles, mostly large format 22 oz or 750mL. Imports and US craft. Another half an aisle of 6 packs. Nice selection.

I was mainly looking for Cigar City stuff that doesn't make it's way to PA, and they came through, so I was happy.

Staff was friendly and asked if I needed help a couple of times.

08-11-2011 21:42:44 | More by jmdrpi