Midtown Wine & Spirits

dgallina

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%
quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5

This is a very nice, up-scale looking store (pair of side-by-side stores, really). Alcohol is pretty well organized, but the beer selection is only slightly above-average overall. Decent British independent and micro selection, average American micro selection, but very sparse in Belgian beers. The beers on the low-alcohol side were generally fresh, though the high-alcohol side had some very old (4 and 5 years) beers that were still full-priced. Service was fairly friendly and helpful.

Above-average for Nashville, but pretty weak compared to the better stores in the south-east.

04-17-2005 21:52:36 | More by dgallina

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75 | $$

This place is absolutely huge but the beer section is just a small corner. It is a little difficult to judge the selection because TN distribution is very thin compared to states I am used to visiting. That said, the selection was pretty good, consisting of the expected southern locals like Sweetwater & Terrapin, locals like Yazoo and the likes of Stone, SN, Laughing Dog, Schlafly, etc.

Prices were good. Service was friendly although not as knowledgeable as I have come to expect at bottle shops.

05-01-2013 02:21:49 | More by TheSevenDuffs

jerryjeff

Tennessee

4.14/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Rather impressed on my visit when through town on business. Much larger selection here than what is available in Memphis. On liqour store side had some singles and six packs (with no build a six packs of the 12 oz sizes). Had a number of gift sets although it is that time of year. Beer and cigar store side was really good, had good prices on Sam Smith's and the singles although some individual brands might not be priced the best. Beer store side offers build a six packs although they are priced higher as singles. It's been a while since I visited J. Barleycorn's so I can't do a straight comparison but it is also at least somewhat comparable to this store.

11-15-2011 01:56:50 | More by jerryjeff

FanofHefe

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | $$

This is my "go-to" shop when I stay near downtown Nashville on business. Crazy TN laws require the dual store set up of the higher abv beers from the lower one. Overall, an excellent selection of beers distributed in TN.

I've had some good service from the staff in nearly every visit. Prices are decent, but my only complaint is that they do not offer case pricing, but just simply add up the 6 or 4-pack pricing to get the case price.

Slightly limited selection of imports, but at least they have many of the standard ones. Overall, one of the best shops I've found in Nashville.

05-12-2011 02:25:19 | More by FanofHefe

generalnotsew

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -0.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | $$

Surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet. Firstly, it is the best place in Nashville to buy beer. The low abv side lets you mix six packs and they now have some growler fills. The selections is pretty heavy on both sides. The liquor store side is nice, bright and clean. The only hassle is trying to get into looking at the shelf of Belgians. And they finally blocked their beer from the sunlight. I nearly always get approached by some of the beer loving employees which is nice. The prices are reasonable. Sometimes there are freshness issues. Stone seems to always be in check but Victory really suffers.

05-09-2011 03:34:51 | More by generalnotsew

crlova2

Kentucky

4.14/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Oddly this place is separated into two stores right next to each other. One side sells liquor and high gravity beers and the other sells the other beer. The beer store will let you take any bottles out of any sixer and mix and match your own. The prices are reasonable and selection great. The high gravity beer side has a good selection to and the prices didn't seem to be higher than normal. I really wished you could mix and match six packs in that store though because I could have afforded to try many more beers. All and all if I were in Nashville again this would be the place I would go to get beer to bring home.

05-06-2011 17:09:06 | More by crlova2

jayhawk73

Maryland

4.14/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | $$$

Stopped by Midtown while in Nashville for work. Nice selection of lower ABV beers on one side, and bigger beers in with the wine. Pretty good selection of beer here, lots of American Craft brews and Belgians too. The prices might have been a little on the high side from what I'm used to in Washington DC, but they weren't outlandish. Maybe a dollar more per 750ml. The service was great, and the guy I talked to seemed very knowledgeable about the beers they had there. Highly recommended if you're in the Nashville area.

03-23-2011 19:02:27 | More by jayhawk73

sommersb

Tennessee

4.14/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | $$

Atmosphere is good for beer. The low ABV side is pretty big and they feature things such as growler fills, seasonal displays and a decent selection of glassware. The high ABV side has beer highlighted well, not just as an afterthought to wine and liquor.

I've never had an issue with quality or outdated beers seen there. Service has always been helpful - I'm always asked if I need help and when I've asked for more information they've always been polite and helpful.

Selection is very good on both sides of the store, and prices seem right in line.

I like their redesigned website and blog, which keeps you up-to-date with new offerings (and pricing!) they carry and some general interest info on various beers and styles.

Midtown has become my favorite store in Nashville.

03-22-2011 17:03:11 | More by sommersb

FishHeadLover

Tennessee

4.85/5  rDev +20.9%
quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Anyone who knows Tennessee knows how lame the beer is here, but this place has the best selection i've seen. They have combined under 6% beer on one side and the "big beer" on the other side, you can get all your beer in one place. The service there is outstanding, the people who work there love beer and know quite a bit about it. I would highly recommend this place and will be going back, just wish it wasnt three hours away. They also have a pretty good cigar selection. They also have growlers of different beers they have selected from local and other microbrews.

01-10-2011 01:12:45 | More by FishHeadLover

Shamrockinhard

Georgia

4.65/5  rDev +16%
quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

The service was incredible. The guy was extremely helpful. When he saw that I was looking for good beer, he brought me a few bottles that weren't on the shelves and recommended a few of his personal favorite brews. He seemed very knowledgeable about craft beer. He even helped me carry my huge haul to my car. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Nashville. I was able to pick up some limited releases from Boulevard and Schlafly as well as some good brews from Yazoo and O'fallon. They have a high gravity email newsletter and offered to hold bottles for me.

07-01-2010 18:54:56 | More by Shamrockinhard