The 5 Best Wine and Liquor Stores in Birmingham, MI

Last updated October 16, 2026 · ranked from 517 Google reviews · How we rank

This list ranks 5 wine and liquor 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 order service
    • Free on-site parking
    “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 tasting events
    • Knowledgeable, helpful 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 wines
    • 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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    One customer also describes learning about wine and trying something new with guidance from the shop. This women-owned small business at 798 N Old Woodward Ave, Suite B, in Birmingham, MI holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 27 reviews. Delivery and in-store pickup add practical convenience, while wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and restrooms support visits.

    • Knowledgeable wine guidance
    • Curated wine selection
    • 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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    Special-order follow-through helps ML Spirits earn the sixth spot: one reviewer reports that an out-of-stock item arrived two days after ordering, with a call when it came in. Another describes staff checking beer inventory before a trip. Located at 33644 Woodward Ave in Birmingham, MI, the store carries wine, liquor, beer and cigars, with in-store shopping, curbside pickup and home delivery. Its 4.5 Google rating from 178 reviews adds support, while hours extend to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

    • Special-order follow-through
    • Curbside pickup
    • Home delivery
    “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 wine and liquor 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 wine & 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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