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Buckingham Wine & Spirits

Buckingham Wine & Spirits

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3293 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, California, 94610, United States
(510) 465-7000
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Sep 20, 2022
Ugh ! There were a couple years ago, some friendly ladies running the store. Although it is somewhat overpriced, you could still snag an occasional deal. HOWEVER, last month going in there was HORRENDOUS. Some nasty character was *working* in there, and OVERCHARGED me for a particular item that I buy. It is a standard price. When I brought the OVERCHARGING to this guy's attention, he became vitriolic, hateful and VERY hostile. I will NOT BE GOING BACK AGAIN. And will be reporting this as well. Bottom line...this so called cashier is a THIEF.... BYE BYE.

Nov 12, 2022
Prices are 30% more here than even the fancy liquor store around the corner on grand. The staff knows nothing about the liquor that they sell and are totally unhelpful. I miss the family that used to run the business; they were helpful, knowledgeable, and prices were good.

Oct 26, 2022
Went to buy some "standard issue" drink. Clerk crammed three, one quart bottles into one plastic bag. I asked for a second bag. The grumpy clerk charged me 10¢ and got upset that I didn't have exact change on hand. Clerk would not let me look at the liquor bottles - couldn't read any of the labels. Minimal language skills. So asking about a product is totally pointless. Spent $45 for this lovely experience. I may be back ... 'cause I'm lazy.

Jan 10, 2021
Great selection of pretty much everything. They’ve got a three full cases of good beer and a whole lot of wine and liquor. Their prices are pretty bad ($70 for a bottle of Laphroaig 10!?), but the selection makes up for it. Neat place, I’ll definitely stop in again if I’m in the area.

Oct 2, 2019
Is it weird to be a regular at your neighborhood bottle shop? I think it's kind of awesome. Buckingham always has a great selection of...pretty much everything. Beer, wine, spirits, and some of the harder-to-find alcohol toys that are worth seeking out for those experimental cocktails.

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A Spirited History: The Role of Whisky During American Prohibition

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Prohibition and the Transformation of Women's Social Status and Behavior in the 1920s

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