Off licence recommendations

Always on the lookout for offies that sell a good range of decent bottled beer.
Here are some recommendations local to me in North London:
Highbury Vintners near Highbury Barn sells a massive range of locally brewed, Belgian, French and German beers. They also have some 'artisan' Vodka and Gin (and sell wine too). No bike parking outside yet though.

Drinker's Paradise in Kentish Town have a fair range of beers too. many German ones. Also no bike parking

Dacha Доставка еды по заказу the Russian deli on Aylmer Parade has just got an off sales licence and is importing vodka from Russia, Georgia and Ukraine.

(Was going to post this in the beer thread but consumers of other alcoholic beverages may find this useful)

It's a bit early for this kind of thing isn't it...?

But while I'm here I will give a thumbs up for the Theatre of Wine in Greenwich. (I believe there is also one in Norf London)
Their beer selection is small but perfectly formed with a good range of the american artisan brewers, and their wine selection is immense.

They know what they are talking about but are really unpretentious as well and don't bat an eyelid if you say you are looking for a £8 bottle of red to go with a take away.

Does Gerry's count as an off license?

http://www.gerrys.uk.com/

It's a bit early for this kind of thing isn't it...?

But while I'm here I will give a thumbs up for the Theatre of Wine in Greenwich. (I believe there is also one in Norf London)

(Never too early for this when on annual leave:)

Yes there is one in Tufnell Park. Never been there. Will check out today. cheers WjPrince

Does Gerry's count as an off license?

http://www.gerrys.uk.com/

Sure does. They have a massive range of whisky don't they? Not been there for years. Will include this in today's tour

The Londis on Columbia Road has an excellent selection of ales, ciders and some nice German wheat beers. Not bought wine or spirits from them so can't comment on the prices or selection but the beers are spot on.

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Sure does. They have a massive range of whisky don't they? Not been there for years. Will include this in today's tour

Yeah, it's where I tend to head when buying whiskey for mate's gifts. Been a while since I've been but I always love walking past their windows, checking what random stuff they're showing.

http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/1972/londons-best-beer-shops

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scare me up some gargle Skydancer

I'll stock up with you mind *m.f
What's your tipple?

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Great beer/ale/cider place in Stroud Green Road just opposite Jai Krishna. Amazingly nerdy selection.

I also like Cuckoo Wines on Stokie High St, some very obscure and nerdy wines sold by people who love their wines and aren't utter pricks, a rarity in Stokie wine shops.

Was about to post there.

Jacks on Stroud green road. run by 3 Sikhs, none of whom are called Jack.

It's my favourite offie in London, great selection and nice blokes.

The Spa on Orford Road in Walthamstow always had a surprisingly good selection of beers. Not been there for a year or so but I bet it's still good.

Kris Wines at the top of York Way.

Awesome selection, and nice guy(s) too. They've got stuff in there that I've never seen anywhere else in London (or this country for that matter). It's not exactly cheap, but some of them are worth it...

http://www.kriswines.com/

Kris Wines at the top of York Way.

Awesome selection, and nice guy(s) too. They've got stuff in there that I've never seen anywhere else in London (or this country for that matter). It's not exactly cheap, but some of them are worth it...

http://www.kriswines.com/

^so good you posted twice;)

Kris wines is boss. Also the coscutter on highgate road sometimes does 8 cans for a fiver

Not an offie but the Park deli on Church St stokie sells westmalle and duval as well as st peter's beers.
Spoilt!