Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine
5460 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209, USA
Best Wine Shops in Dallas
Dallas boasts a lively wine culture blending Texas-grown varietals with international imports. This directory highlights 20 wine shops across neighborhoods like Bishop Arts, Uptown, and Deep Ellum—perfect for collectors, casual buyers, and visitors seeking tastings and hard-to-find bottles.
20 venues
4.5 avg
Fine Wine
Guest365 Liquors
500 S Ervay St Suite 120A, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
73rd Wine & Spirits
5100 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209, USA
Graileys
1544 Edison St, Dallas, TX 75207, USA
Monticello Liquor, Fine Wine, and Beer
4855 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
Biagio Wine and Spirits
2404 Victory Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Total Wine & More
9350 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75231, USA
Goody Goody Liquor
3316 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Pogo's Wine & Spirits
5360 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209, USA
Flamingo Liquor
4125 Fairmount St, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Beverage Depot
2810 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75223, USA
Total Wine & More
3810 Congress Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Dallas Fine Wine & Spirits
3518 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Uptown Liquors
3128 McKinney Ave D, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
Royal Liquor Beer & Wine
4034 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
River Cut Rate Liquor
327 Cadiz St, Dallas, TX 75207, USA
Sigel's Fine Wines & Great Spirits
506 S Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA
Scott's Discount Liquor beer and wine
969 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
Speakeasy Wine and Spirits
211 N Ervay St Suite 1423 16th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Star Liquor Beer & Wine
460 N Lamar St #300, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
Wine Culture in Dallas
Dallas wine culture is equal parts Texan pride and cosmopolitan taste. Local interest in Texas varietals such as Tempranillo, Viognier, Mourvèdre and Roussanne has grown alongside strong demand for California Cabernet Sauvignon, Oregon Pinot Noir, and European classics. Neighborhood wine bars in Uptown and Deep Ellum pair regional bottles with Tex-Mex and barbecue; meanwhile, clubs and monthly tasting events spotlight both Texas High Plains producers and importers delivering Italian Nebbiolo and Spanish Albariño.
Collectors will find an active trade in limited releases and library bottles, and independent shops often host trunk tastings and producer visits. Dallas’s proximity to the Texas Hill Country and growing interest in native-adapted plantings mean shoppers are increasingly seeking Lone Star labels alongside globally sourced wines, creating a distinctly Dallas mix of local pride and international curiosity.
Where to buy wine in Dallas
Dallas has 20 notable wine shops spread across neighborhoods so you can shop by vibe. Hit Bishop Arts and Oak Cliff for boutique shops and artisan selections, browse Uptown and Knox-Henderson for upscale imports and curated lists, and check Lower Greenville and Deep Ellum for value finds and natural wine selections. Trinity Groves and West Village are great for popping into a wine shop before dinner at an adjacent restaurant.
Notable local stores include Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine, Guest365 Liquors, Graileys, 73rd Wine & Spirits, Biagio Wine and Spirits, Monticello Liquor, Fine Wine, and Beer, Total Wine & More, and Pogo's Wine & Spirits. Many of these shops maintain robust Texas wine sections—look for labels from the Texas High Plains and Hill Country—and offer delivery across Dallas County. If you want niche imports, seek out shops in the Knox-Henderson corridor and specialty boutiques in Bishop Arts.
What to Look For
A good Dallas wine shop combines knowledgeable staff, a balanced selection of local and international labels, and frequent tastings. Look for teams that can recommend Texas Tempranillo or Hill Country Viognier alongside classic Bordeaux and Californian Cabs. Shops with clear organization—by region and grape—make discovery easier, and independent stores often carry small-production Texas bottlings and rare imports that big-box retailers may miss.
Check whether the shop offers tasting events, curated gift packs, and delivery or curbside pickup (handy in Dallas’s summer heat). Good value comes from a mix of staff favorites, rotating specials, and a solid cellar list for collectors. Finally, shops with strong ties to local restaurants and events—especially in neighborhoods like Uptown, Bishop Arts, and Deep Ellum—tend to be best plugged into Dallas’s wine scene and emerging trends.
When do wine shops in Dallas open and close?
20 of the 20 wine shops listed in Dallas publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 0 venues in Dallas (0% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 19 on Monday. None open seven days a week.
Nothing on this list trades past 10 pm. The latest close is Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine at 9 pm, so a late-evening bottle means a supermarket or a bar rather than a specialist.
At the other end of the day, Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine opens earliest, at 10 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Dallas actually say
The 20 rated wine shops in Dallas carry 10,391 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.55 out of 5 and the median is 4.5, and 15 venues hold 4.5 or better — 75% of the list.
Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 295 reviews. Total Wine & More is the most reviewed address in Dallas, at 2,873.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
Dallas compared with the rest of United States
Dallas accounts for 20 of the 262 wine shops we list across United States, spread over 15 cities.
Sunday is harder here than elsewhere: 0% of venues in Dallas open on Sunday against 68% nationally, 68 points lower.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Dallas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 20 | 262 |
| Mean rating | 4.55 | 4.51 |
| Open on Sunday | 0% | 68% |
| Median closing time | 9 pm | 9 pm |
Where to look next from Dallas
Other wine venues in Dallas: 19 wine bars, 13 wine restaurants, 13 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United States are Charlotte (20), Columbus (20), Fort Worth (20), Jacksonville (20), San Jose (20). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Dallas has 20 wine shops on this list, averaging 4.55 out of 5 across 10,391 reviews. The median address opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm; 0 of the 20 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 295).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in United States: age, tax and trading rules
The purchase age is 21 in every US state, the highest in this directory. It is not federal law directly: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds federal highway funding from states that set it lower, and every state complied.
Federal excise duty on still wine at or below 16% ABV is $1.07 per wine gallon under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's schedule — about $0.21 on a 750 ml bottle — with a credit for smaller producers. State and local taxes sit on top and vary widely, which is why the same bottle carries different shelf prices across state lines.
The structural difference is the three-tier system left by Prohibition's repeal: producers sell to wholesalers, wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to you, with the tiers legally separated in most states. Seventeen control states go further and act as the wholesaler themselves. It is why a wine that is easy to find in one state is unavailable in the next, regardless of demand.
Sunday sales, grocery-store wine and shipping rules are all set at state and sometimes county level. Check the state before assuming a shop will be open, and never assume a rule from one state applies in another.
Sources: TTB — Tax rates for wine (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) · National Minimum Drinking Age Act, 23 U.S.C. §158
Local Tips
01
Use DART and rideshares for evening visits
Neighborhoods like Deep Ellum, Uptown, and Knox-Henderson are accessible via DART and rideshare. Taking transit or a ride-share lets you enjoy in-store tastings or nearby dining without parking stress.
02
Ask for local Texas recommendations
Dallas shops often stock strong Texas selections. Ask staff for Hill Country Viognier, Texas Tempranillo, or small-batch Hill Country blends to taste regional terroir alongside international wines.
03
Check hours and tasting schedules before you go
Sunday and evening hours can vary by shop; some tastings are ticketed or by reservation. Call or check a shop’s website or social pages to confirm events and inventory.
04
Bring a small cooler in summer
Dallas heat can stress delicate wines; if you’re buying temperature-sensitive bottles or planning to travel after purchase, bring an insulated bag to protect your bottles on the way home.
FAQ
This directory highlights 20 wine shops in Dallas, ranging from neighborhood boutiques in Bishop Arts to larger retailers like Total Wine & More. The count focuses on notable shops known for curated selections, tastings, or strong Texas wine offerings.
Yes. Many Dallas shops carry a dedicated Texas section featuring varietals from the Hill Country and Texas High Plains—Tempranillo, Viognier, Mourvèdre and blends are common. Look for staff recommendations to discover small-production Lone Star labels.
Several shops host regular tastings, trunk shows, and maker events—especially in Uptown, Knox-Henderson, and Bishop Arts. Check each store’s calendar or social channels; some tasting programs require reservations or cover fees for special events.
Many Dallas wine shops offer delivery and curbside pickup, particularly larger retailers and specialty stores with online ordering. Availability depends on local delivery zones and store policies—confirm minimums, fees, and ID-on-delivery requirements when ordering.
Dallas prices vary widely: value bottles from domestic producers can start under $15, while premium imports and limited Texas releases climb into the $50–$200+ range. Specialty and hard-to-find bottles typically command higher prices due to limited allocation.
Bishop Arts and Oak Cliff are known for boutique, artisanal shops; Uptown, Knox-Henderson and Lower Greenville offer refined selections and imports; Deep Ellum and Trinity Groves mix natural wine and trendy picks. Each neighborhood presents a different shopping vibe.
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