I love this place! They have a great selection of wines in a convenient location. The staff are all very friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help out. I never know what I want when I go in and all I do is say a few words and my price range and they've managed to pick something that I like!
Their wines are on the pricier side (don't come here looking for 2 buck chuck) but it's only because they carry quality wines! Highly recommend, especially if you're gifting and not sure what to get.
PS. They also have beer, and it's mostly local.
Love this place--awesome wine recs without the attitude. I went in once with a friend who was looking for "Red wine in the $10 range," and they gave her a ton of great recommendations. Also good for $20+ bottles, of course. I haven't tried the meat and cheeses, but reliable sources tell me that they are delicious. For maximal awesomeness, double up with a visit to Flour (right next door).
Beautiful shop with great eats and wonderful wine. Extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly staff - and I love the cheese counter. Also really appreciate that they sell a wide range of wines - in terms of type and price point, which makes it accessible to all. Fantastic resource for serious wine-lovers!
Rachel Leah Blumenthal
+4
When I worked in Kendall Square, I would occasionally speed-walk over to Central Bottle for lunch - the simple sandwiches are outstanding and addictive. The wine and cheese selection is exceptional, the staff is extremely knowledgeable, and - bonus! - there are some other local goodies available as well, like chocolates and jams. This is definitely one of the best places to buy wine in the area.
Excellent selection of cheeses, artisanal cold cuts, and wine, all at very high prices. The saving grace is that (a) they have free wine tastings on Friday afternoons; (b) they will cut you as little cheese or meat as you want, so even if you're eating alone, you can get 4oz of this and 2oz of that to go with a loaf of bread and some wine.
I love coming to Central Bottle when I need to buy wine for a gift or to bring to someone's house. They have a great selection of wines at all price points, and for someone who knows little about wine (like me) they offer up great recommendations.
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