Last updated October 15, 2026 · ranked from 517 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 liquor & wine stores in and around Birmingham, MI, led by Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits, Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store and Elie Wine Co. Together they have 517 Google reviews; Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Birmingham, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store holds a 4.9 Google rating across 64 reviews, listed on Google as wine store.
Classic and natural wines
Winemaker tastings
Knowledgeable staff
“It is a perfect wine store. Some of the best wine I have ever had came from here and the prices are fair for their more than excellent wine selection. If you're in Metro Detroit, please go here.”
Elie Wine Co holds a 4.6 Google rating across 62 reviews, listed on Google as wine store.
French and Spanish
Knowledgeable wine recommendations
Free parking lot
“What an incredible store. It is really one of a kind and Elie was helpful in recommendations for both table wine and grander selections. I’m visiting my parents in town from NYC, and was able to pick up some fantastic wine. If this store…”
ML Spirits holds a 4.5 Google rating across 178 reviews, listed on Google as wine store.
Phone inventory checks
Special order help
Curbside pickup
“Not from the area and found them listed as a distributor of a beer I’ve been looking for for years. I called and they immediately checked inventory to confirm stock before I made the trip. They then grabbed what I was looking for and bro…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each liquor store is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Birmingham category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Liquor & Wine Stores in Birmingham, MI: common questions
Which stores have the highest Google ratings in this Birmingham, MI guide?
Eton Market, Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store and Birmingham Wine each have 4.9 stars, with 90, 64 and 27 reviews respectively. Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits has 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, the largest review count among these stores.
Where can I shop for wine or spirits later in the evening?
ML Spirits and Eton Market both list closing times of 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, Eton Market is open 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ML Spirits 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Kakos 11:59 a.m.–7 p.m.
Which stores offer delivery or pickup in Birmingham, MI?
ML Spirits offers home delivery, curbside pickup and in-store pickup. Eton Market offers delivery, while Birmingham Wine offers delivery and in-store pickup. Kakos and Old Woodward Cellar also offer in-store pickup; Kakos does not offer delivery.
Where should I look for French wines or natural wines?
Elie Wine Co specializes in French and Spanish wines and says its in-store French selection extends beyond its website. Old Woodward Cellar lists Bordeaux, Burgundy and natural wines. An Eton Market reviewer also specifically praises its natural-wine selection and helpful wine director.
Can a local store help source a bottle it does not have in stock?
Kakos says it will order a product it does not carry or find a substitute; call 248-644-1916. An ML Spirits reviewer reports that the store ordered an out-of-stock item and called when it arrived two days later. ML Spirits can be reached at 248-723-4455.