The 5 Best Liquor & Wine Stores in Birmingham, MI

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.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & SpiritsKakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits holds a 4.8 Google rating across 186 reviews, listed on Google as liquor store.
  2. 2Old Woodward Cellar Wine StoreOld Woodward Cellar Wine Store holds a 4.9 Google rating across 64 reviews, listed on Google as wine store.
  1. Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits in Birmingham1

    Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits

    4.8(186)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 186 reviews (Google rating)

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    Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits holds a 4.8 Google rating across 186 reviews, listed on Google as liquor store.

    • Serving since 1973
    • Special ordering available
    • In-store pickup
    “This place is the best, a great selection of tequila! Joe is very knowledgeable!”
    — Chato Chavez, 2026-05-21 · google

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  2. Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store in Birmingham2

    Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store

    4.9(64)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews (Google rating)

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    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.”
    — Pedro Wroth, 2025-03-24 · google

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  3. Elie Wine Co in Birmingham3

    Elie Wine Co

    4.6(62)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 62 reviews (Google rating)

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    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…”
    — Manasa Gummalla, 2024-10-03 · google

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  4. Birmingham Wine in Birmingham4

    Birmingham Wine

    4.9(27)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 27 reviews (Google rating)

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    Birmingham Wine holds a 4.9 Google rating across 27 reviews, listed on Google as wine store.

    • Knowledgeable wine guidance
    • Gift selection help
    • Delivery and pickup
    “Wonderful store. Fantastic, curated selection with a very knowledgeable staff eager to pick your next favorite wine”
    — Annalisa Esposito Bluhm Wei, 2023-12-22 · google

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  5. ML Spirits in Birmingham5

    ML Spirits

    4.5(178)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 178 reviews (Google rating)

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    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…”

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best Liquor & Wine Stores in Birmingham, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Kakos Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits4.8(186)4.8 out of 5 from 186 reviews (Google rating)—186—+1248-644-1916Closed
2Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store4.9(64)4.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews (Google rating)—64—+1248-792-5452Closed
3Elie Wine Co4.6(62)4.6 out of 5 from 62 reviews (Google rating)—62—+1248-398-0030Closed
4Birmingham Wine4.9(27)4.9 out of 5 from 27 reviews (Google rating)—27—+1248-590-2924—
5ML Spirits4.5(178)4.5 out of 5 from 178 reviews (Google rating)—178—+1248-723-4455Open

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.

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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.

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