5 Best Liquor Stores in Los Angeles, California

In this series, the Raiders network is breaking down the best liquor stores in some of the U.S.’s biggest and best cities.

In no particular order, we present to you the best locations to find your favorite whiskeys, tequilas, rums, gins and so much more in Los Angeles, California.

5 Best Liquor Stores in Los Angeles, California

5. Everson Royce

155 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103

If an expertly curated shop with an eclectic selection of wine, beer and spirits sounds up your alley, visit Everson Royce the next time you’re interested in taking a trip to the East Side, more specifically Pasadena

At Everson Royce, beer, wine and spirits enthusiasts alike will feel very taken care of. Here, you can find fairly priced offerings from Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, Russell’s Reserve and plenty more traditional brands intermingled with Israeli whiskeys from the Dead Sea, dry gins from Vietnam and much more.

If you’re in the mood to step out of the spirits realm and try wines instead, Everson Royce hosts a rainbow of wines from all over the world.

The shop is also visually beautiful with exposed brick walls and tastefully organized shelves of spirits and wines of all kinds.

With its friendly and knowledgeable staff, you’ll feel right at home in this eclectic liquor store with a friendly neighborhood feel.

4. K&L Wine Merchants

1400 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028

Sure, K&L’s name has “Wine” in the title, but this shop in the heart of Hollywood has an incredibly diverse spirits selection with reasonable prices.

With whiskey offerings from House of Suntory, Bookers, Barrel Craft Spirits and much more, it’s clear K&L’s spirits clientele may have a thing for whiskies from around the globe — with a soft spot for scotch. At K&L Wine Merchants, you can find offerings from Campbelltown, Springbank, distinctive Compass Box expressions and much more

If whiskies aren’t your thing, don’t fret. The shop also has offerings of gin from Mexico City and an impressive agave selection, as well, which features brands like G4 tequila and El Jolgorio.

On a more premium side, K&L also sells collectors whiskies, like a 1993 Springbank 25-Year-Old “The Perfect Fifth.”

The shop hosts fine wine auctions, where they inspect bottles and make sure they have legitimate provenance, so one can rest assured about purchasing collector wines and spirits from this store.

3. Stanley’s Wet Goods

9620 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

Over in West L.A., just off Venice Boulevard you’ll find Stanley’s Wet Goods.

Stanley’s has fascinating spirits including Pox, a corn-based liqueur that was an ancient ceremonial spirit used in Mayan rituals, according to Men’s Journal. Those with deeper pockets can even sometimes find expressions of the incredibly rare Pappy Van Winkle.

What makes Stanley’s even cooler is its in-house wine and craft beer bar that serves appetizers like peaches and buratta with fennel and house-made beef and ricotta meatballs with toasted sourdough.

Feel free to cozy up to the bar and sample one of their wine flights featuring selections of red, white and orange wines before choosing to take some bottles home with you.

As far as wine, beer and spirits go, pricing is fairly reasonable across the board, making this mom-and-pop spirits shop one of our favorites in the City of Angels.

2. Circus Liquor

5600 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601

Circus Liquor is “famous,” so to speak. Since Los Angeles is a movie town, it seems like a no-brainer that at least one of these liquor stores on our list would make an on-screen appearance.

This liquor store in The Valley has been a filming location for movies and television shows like “Clueless,” “Californication” and “Grace and Frankie” because of its signature gigantic neon clown sign. Be sure to drive up at night and check it out; it’s definitely worth snapping a couple of photos.

Sightseeing aside, Circus Liquor actually has a good selection of spirits and is worth the trip.

At Circus Liquor, customers can find rare bourbons like Blanton’s and Weller. Valley locals love this clean, family-owned shop because of the great customer service and reasonably priced beer, wine and spirits.

If you want a snack after purchasing your booze, Yelpers report that Bread and Breakfast — the legendary breakfast burrito joint — is usually parked in the liquor store’s parking lot.

1. Ramirez Liquor

736 S. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023

Ramirez Liquor hosts three locations in the City of Angels, and this liquor wonderland dating back to 1995 has pretty much everything you can imagine. As far as spirits go, Ramirez scores top marks for its agave section.

Yelpers report that Ramirez has “hard to find tequila from Mexico you know you hide away in your luggage,” and the manager claims Ramirez carries more than 750 tequilas and mezcals, making Ramirez Liquor an agave-lover’s paradise.

This L.A. liquor store carries craft beer in all formats — including kegs — for customers to purchase delivers locally, as well. Customers can even find the rare Pliny The Elder Double IPA from the Russian River Brewing Company.

Ramirez also hosts a healthy wine selection, including natural, sulfur-free wines from France and Cali-based producer, Field Recordings.

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