Spec's Liquor Warehouse
Houston, TX 77006-2398
Phone: (713) 526-8787
- Cross Street:
- McIlhenny Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Gourmet 2006, Gourmet 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Editorial Review for Spec's Liquor Warehouse – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Downtown denizens and savvy partiers from all over town patronize this huge, well-stocked liquor store and specialty foods shop.
The Goods
Beer, wine and liquor of all kinds and prices. A walk-in humidor with more than 900 cigars. But you'd really be missing out if you made do with those offerings and didn't check out the 5,000-square-foot deli and specialty foods shop in the back of the store. Fancy cheeses and chocolates (including Godiva) lead the pack of superlative foodstuffs, which include everything from dried porcini mushrooms to an unusually large quantity of olives in jars. Once your food and drink needs are met, stock up on other necessaries. Spec's has lots of party-time extras, from glassware and napkins to traveling bar sets and caviar.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFind other Spec's locations throughout Houston.
The ExtrasThe deli counter, which sells hot and cold sandwiches and tasty sides like deviled eggs, is a popular downtown destination at lunchtime.
User Reviews for Spec's Liquor Warehouse
12/20/2007 Posted by tickledpink
I have always LOVED shopping at Spec's Liquor...knowledgeable, intelligent staff who seem as if they'd be fun to socialize with outside of work. If I walk in looking lost, they offer immediate assistance, suggesting the ideal libation, if not outright saving me time in looking for the exact product I have come to expect is in their wide selection; the best in town. Yesterday, I was really impressed, as I thought I had left my wallet at the counter in a rush and it had been pickpocketed. When I returned, Louis, I believe, searched the trash cans outside the store and another manager ran the surveillance video for me, verifying that I didn't remove my wallet from my purse, I had paid out of pocket, therefore, it wasn't left on the counter to be picked up. I was so relieved! I found it, but they went over and above to help me in my stressed state of mind. Spec's Liquor is a fine example to study for any business wishing to improve their service.
08/11/2005 Posted by grahamstone
We went to Spec's to get a deli sandwich and we were not disappointed. The Aroastica Chicken sandwich was excellent, we switched to pumpernickel bread instead of the jalapeno and ate at the tables in front of the store by the check out counters. A place for excellent taste to be eaten in basic surroundings or taken back to the office. Service was friendly in the deli and there was more choice than most people could handle in a month.
Pros: great choice, prices
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