AL G'S Liquor Store

AL G'S Liquor Store in Marietta has built a real reputation for the kind of service that keeps people coming back. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they mention is the staff and owners, who have a habit of noticing when you walk in with a list and simply bringing everything up front for you. One shopper came in hunting for a wine to give as a birthday gift, showed a photo at the counter, and the guy behind the register went and grabbed it personally. That's the norm here, not the exception.

The word around Marietta is that this is the spot for hard-to-find bottles. Folks who have struck out at two or three other stores tend to find what they're after at AL G'S. We've heard from people who tracked down a particular moscato, a specific Ciroc white grape they'd been chasing for months, and spirits that rarely turn up elsewhere. If they don't have something, the team will offer to order it in for you, which locals genuinely appreciate. The bourbon selection gets good marks too, though a couple of people feel the high-end bottles run a bit steep, so it's worth knowing your prices on the premium stuff.

For smokers, they carry cigarettes, and the late hours make this an easy stop when other places have already locked up. The regulars here are a loyal bunch, and the friendly, patient service is what earns that loyalty. As one person put it after finally finding a liquor no one else in town stocked, they'd won her over and she'd be back again and again. That's the feeling most people leave with. If you're after good people, a solid collection, and someone who'll actually help you find what you came for, AL G'S is well worth a look.