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.
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.”
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…”
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”
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…”
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.