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Capitol Hill Liquors
1032 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
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Capitol Hill Liquors
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Er
Review №1

Absolutely the most overpriced and horrible liquor store Ive ever been in. $36 for a bottle of vodka that cost $18.99 anywhere else. Highway robbery at its finest. STAY AWAY, FAR AWAY.

Al
Review №2

Owner is a complete sleazeball!! Prices aren’t listed anywhere in the store! Was in a rush so stopped here on the way to a buddy’s to buy a bottle of espolon and it wasn’t in their tequila “section” so I asked the sleazeball owner if they carry it and he grabbed one for me and rung me up. The sleazeball didn’t tell me the price until he charged me gave me receipt my back for $46 dollars. After asking if I can return this because I can go down the block and get it for $18 and the price wasn’t listed anywhere. He then asked me to leave his store. STAY AWAY FROM THIS LIQUOR STORE AND DONT SUPPORT THIS SLEAZEBALL OWNER

Br
Review №3

The older lady who is behind the counter owns the properties on both sides of the street. All in need of repair. She could care less about the neighborhood.Large graffiti tagged last month in front of her liquor store. I went in to ask her if she was going to clean it up as it degrades the neighborhood.. We live here. She laughed and said the city will do it. She is next to the Ace Hardware. A $5 can of Goof Off and 10 minutes would have done it. It took almost 3 weeks to have it removed.Now she has a broken window on the front door. That should be taken care of by next year. Dont shop there. Bad neighbor. Would score a ZERO if it was available.

Ca
Review №4

Mongolian guy is a legend and a communist survivor. We support survivors of communism.

Al
Review №5

In agreement with everyone else, I just spent $30 on a box of wine. The owner mumbled the price so I didn’t think anything of it until he handed me the receipt. They have never worn masks. They know people will continue to stop in as long as they are located in the middle of Capitol Hill and are not all worried about your opinion.

Ja
Review №6

Called to ask for a product, gentleman was courteous, checked during prime hours and had it available when arrived

Ta
Review №7

I paid $30 for a $15 bottle of tequila. All of their inventory is mostly depleted. The sad part is I had been advised before not to go to this place.

Mi
Review №8

As most reviews have noted, the employee was not wearing a mask. Unreal, do not shop here if you share the commonly-held belief that it is important to protect our community and take part in standard public health initiatives.

Le
Review №9

The guy behind the register was not wearing a mask! We asked that he put one on before we checked out and he put one on that didn’t cover his nose. Poor service and poor selection — would not recommend shopping with this store.

Br
Review №10

Just stopped in to pick up some overpriced wine, totally unaware of its terrible reputation. TV on the counter was playing Fox News. Stay away.

Ev
Review №11

This is truly one of the worst liquor stores I’ve been to. 80% of the shelves are straight up empty, terrible selection of just about everything. Extremely old, dirty, and out dated. Cashier had Fox News on the TV and of course no mask. So much potential in such a great location just straight up wasted

Mi
Review №12

Guy working is a clown. Place deserves the rating it has.

Mi
Review №13

They don’t wear masks ever. Also there prices are so high you can walk 2 blocks and pay half the price. Do not shop here if you can help it

An
Review №14

Do not shop here.The employee was not wearing a face mask the entire time I was in the store including when I approached the counter to pay. I stood away from the counter and asked why he was not wearing a mask. He rolled his eyes and gave a dismissive wave.Not to mention the store is dirty and ridiculously overpriced.

An
Review №15

Would give no stars if possible; owner was not wearing a mask and what an overpriced, scarce selection.

Ja
Review №16

I pass by this store pretty often and every time I see the man at the cashier not wearing a face covering. This is an extremely rude and irresponsible thing to do as a business during this pandemic. Theres no way we ever buy anything from this store in the future.

St
Review №17

They were watching Fox News...Most guilty buzz I’ve had this year

Ha
Review №18

I would give 5 stars because Christmas Eve they let me in after closing to purchase my holiday beers. 4 stars because I called earlier in the day to ask when closing was, which was 10pm; but they were closing at 9pm. It took me calling and explaining my situation. I’m just happy they will accommodate.

Ca
Review №19

I went in and neither employee was wearing a mask, very disappointing, dangerous, and stupid. The location is convenient, but Ill be going elsewhere from now on.

Ad
Review №20

Jacked up prices, if theyre even displayed at all. Dont waste your time here. Plenty of other options in the area with reasonable prices.

Jo
Review №21

I think the overwhelming majority of comments are the sadly honest reality. As harsh they seem, they are deserved and should be expected. I too advocate for and support small business anytime I can, but think about this --- almost all liquor stores in Colorado are independently owned, hence the law barring supermarkets to carry alcohol over 3.2%, so that argument doesnt hold water. There are many, MANY other options (especially in this area) of owners doing fair business with employees that are consistently friendly and helpful, therefore very appreciated and get their well deserved success and 5 stars!

Ch
Review №22

Pretty sure the cashier just came up with an arbitrary, excessive amount to charge me at the register (no price tags on anything). $12 for a 6 pack of white claws? I’ll just go to Kings across the street next time.

Da
Review №23

The recent settlement highlighting this racist owner is reason enough to not give this story my business ever again. Even before recent events, products have been overpriced in general, and the rung up prices vary every time Ive bought something. Its as if they charge you based on your appearance and their particular mood that day. Plus, the selection is very limited. I highly recommend supporting another one of the neighborhood stores.

Iv
Review №24

These guys are great, but product is limited and over priced.

Pe
Review №25

Overpriced and none of the employees wear masks

Ja
Review №26

Ive only ever been here because its within a block of my home but I have never really felt comfortable there and their prices have always been suspect. After learning that the owner is a bigot, I am more than happy to avoid this place. There are plenty of other places to get booze from in Cap Hill and I will be giving my money to them from now on.

Th
Review №27

Worst liquor store in the city. Terrible selection, over-priced. Came in here once to grab a quick bottle of wine for a dinner party when I lived in Cap Hill, never again.

Mi
Review №28

If I could give this place zero stars I would. It shouldnt exist, they dont have pricing labels, employees ha e to guess them unless you check out, the coolers are set to around 65 degrees, the prices are stupid high even ignoring its other downfalls, the selection is poor and the place is a mess. Please go out of business and allow Ace to expand.

Em
Review №29

I went in here with my boyfriend and the cashier made so many inappropriate sexual comments about my boyfriend getting lucky. I couldnt believe it - I felt so dirty walking out of there. I will never go back, and wish I had never given a cent to this store. The owner needs to train employees in basic human decency, especially toward women. (The older woman who works there is nice though, and I feel bad that she has to suffer that poisonous environment.)

Sc
Review №30

Twice the price of liquor stores literally 3 blocks away. Dirty interior in need of repair. Only customers are people driving in and shopping at King Soopers who don’t know any better, because the locals all know to stay clear.

Ke
Review №31

Worst liquor store I’ve ever been to. Horrible selection, dark, dirty, and dingy. Can’t say anything about the prices cause I didn’t stick around long enough to look that closely. Wouldn’t come back.

Tr
Review №32

DONT GO HERE. It is horrible. There are no prices on any of the shelves. WHO DOES THAT? Better yet, who buys anything from a merchant unwilling to display their prices. What do they do... make prices up on the spot? How would you know if they do or if they dont?Here is the thing.... the employee (cant tell you who because I would not want to get them in trouble) explained to me that most six packs are $10.00. This came after I asked where the prices were posted. I explained to the employee that was ridiculous, they agreed! As a matter of fact the employee was nice enough to refer me to a different store.

Ja
Review №33

Listen to the other reviews. GO TO SKYLINE LIQUORS THREE BLOCKS AWAY. Crazy overpriced, at least 30% more expensive than other places in the area (Skyline, King Liquor, Aladin Liquor, etc). They jack their prices and dont post them on the shelves so you have to take it to the counter to figure out how overpriced everything is. Service and selection are fine, but there is no way Ill be back when their are so many other great (cheaper) options in the area. I just moved about two blocks away and I was hoping to make this my regular spot, but that is certainly not going to happen at these prices.Edit: Skyline Liquors is around the corner. Go there. They have normal prices that are actually posted.

Pe
Review №34

Overpriced/Dirty/Scam warning: Ive only ever gone in here because I live a block away. But this place is awful. WAY over priced, sometime double the price of places literally blocks away. ($20 for a bottle of bottom shelf evan williams? Come on). Not to mention the wine area is dirty, hot, and disorganized. No one wants to buy hot, overpriced wine. The worst part though is that of the handful of times Ive been there, twice Ive gone to pay at the register and have heard the clerk say a price that was way too much for what I was purchasing. When Ive questioned them they say oh sorry I mistyped it or oh our computer is acting strange THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. Something fishy is going on here and I hope this place closes soon.

Ja
Review №35

When I shopped here a few weeks ago, I was disappointed to find a small, over-priced selection. I ended up walking away with a way-too-expensive 12-pack of Modello. The staff was also rude when I checked out. I had already decided not to shop there again, but after hearing recently about the owners racist business practices, I decided to leave this review.Skyline Spirits is a fine liquor store, only two blocks north, with good selection and friendly staff. Please consider shopping there.

Se
Review №36

Horrible prices and staff won’t return !

Da
Review №37

If only there were zero or negative stars. This shop is 1) expensive 2) poor selection 3) terrible customer service and 4) owned by a notorious local troll who discriminated against our dear neighbors.

Ra
Review №38

$17.50 for a 12 pack of Montucky Cold Snacks. JOKE. Stay away.

al
Review №39

Overpriced and inconsistent. There are plenty of good liquor stores close by, trust me- the extra 5 minutes to Skyline, Joy, or Hugos will be worth it.

Ch
Review №40

Iv been here many times for just a random drinking day and never had any bad experience here. I cant speak for other people and their cost here but oval good place to grab a couple drinks.

T
Review №41

Pretty sure they charge you whatever they feel like that day. Terrible store

Ri
Review №42

Both times I have purchased products from this store I was overcharged by 30% on average. $10 for a 6-pack of Corona the last time around. There are no price listings for a large number of items (everything in the coolers, as far as I could tell), for the likely reason that the owner/operator can easily overcharge people.

To
Review №43

Lousy store, angry, evil and racist owner. Gatchis refused to rent a nearby restaurant property to a Muslim restaurant owner because he was not an American. There is no place for hate and I would urge anyone with a conscience not to support Katina Gatchis unless she repents and asks for forgiveness.

Em
Review №44

The place was already incredibly overpriced but the owner has shown her true colors as a racist. Avoid at all costs.

Ca
Review №45

I only realized after I left that I got scammed. It should have been about $32 after tax but the cashier whispered $38.02. They don’t display prices at the register which is unnatural and contributed to my hazy scam.There has to be a consumer advocate group that can investigate. Denver citizens: get on it.

Em
Review №46

They dont take Discover and the lady was super rude about it. I would have used a different card but no way am I giving them my business.

Ca
Review №47

Handle of titos is 58 dollars as opposed to 35 dollars every where else.

An
Review №48

Poor selection. Ridiculously high prices. Rude staff. Even if youre already stopping at King Soopers and dont feel like stopping elsewhere, fight the urge to stop here. Its not worth it.

Ji
Review №49

The lady wanted 24 bucks for a 12 pack of new Belgium beer and then proceeded to tell me to put the beer back when I questioned her absurd pricing.. dont waste your time

Og
Review №50

Capitol Hill Liquor continues to mislead and trick their customers by not displaying prices on anything as well as at check out. I wanted to love this place since its down the street from my house but I will never give them another dime. We had gone in a few times and purchased the same exact 6 pack which had 3 different prices over the course of 2 weeks. I had read the reviews but didnt want to believe it but now I do. We make sure to tell any of our Airbnb guests to avoid this place because of their very shady practices.Additionally, the owner owns the entire building & the one across the street (Ace hardware, Namaste, Great Frame Up) both of which are clearly in massive disrepair. Ace Hardware, which is an awesome btw, has to keep plastic sheets over their shelves because of the leaking roof. This owner is greedy and should be ashamed of themselves.

ma
Review №51

Racisim with a side of overpriced boozes! Whoever supports this shenanigans I hope forever has Lego shoe inserts.

Ma
Review №52

It is convenient in a pinch, but they are so overpriced that you might as well pay the $5 fee to have alcohol delivered to your house. Paid $42 for two 18 packs of Bud Light. Absurd pricing.

La
Review №53

Youre a chump if you shop here. Overpriced, bad selection, rude staff, dirty store, and a deceptive lack of price tags on their products. Take your business to Joy, Skyline, Hugos, Baker Wine, or Sixth Avenue Wine Seller if you prefer being treated like a respected customer.

fi
Review №54

Racist owner will never go back there , hope you go bankrupt.

La
Review №55

Please, take the time and effort to NOT COME TO THIS PLACE! The owner was blatantly rude towards me and charged me more than the sticker price on the alcohol I bought. I will NEVER be back here, even if its the most convenient place to my house. Please do not give your business to these people.

Fe
Review №56

20 for a bottle of Nobilo sold for less than 11 everywhere else in the free world 🤷🏽‍♂️

Da
Review №57

The worst store I have ever been in. I went there today to buy a case of beer. The place hot, dark, and dirty. And then, NO PRICES posted! I left without buying. I will never be back.

He
Review №58

Overpriced, dirty, and owned by a woman who recently had to settle for $660k for racist business practices? Pass.

Jo
Review №59

Over-priced and filthy. Extremely rude owners. They actually just had to cough up over $600k after losing a racial lawsuit. I hope and pray this place will be purchased and re-vamped by new owners.

Je
Review №60

Decent selection for a local corner liquor store.

Gi
Review №61

Stay far away. Check out the news on this place and youll see why no one should shop here. Ever.

Or
Review №62

Racists owners and overpriced liquor. They will be out of business soon

Ni
Review №63

What liquor store doesnt carry Smirnoff? I lived in Capitol Hill for over 10 years and I refuse to support this horrible liquor store business. For the location that it is at you would think there be a line out the door but she barely has any customers. That speaks for itself doesnt it?

Ka
Review №64

Just got charged $26 with tax for a box of franzia. I’ve never paid more than $15 in my life. I was in a huge hurry or I would have walked away. This will be my last visit here. Ever.

Pr
Review №65

Owner is a racist xenophobe. She probably doesnt want my business anyway. Visit any of the local competitors instead.

R
Review №66

Do not buy anything here. These people are all criminals

Br
Review №67

What a rip off..way overpriced 75 yo lady trhat doesnt care,,,,stay away!!!

Pa
Review №68

Bad customer service, comparatively high prices, general bigotry.

Ch
Review №69

Poor management and bigoted owner. Shop somewhere else.

Ta
Review №70

Questionable business practices. Avoid this place.

mk
Review №71

Overheard the owner getting into an argument with the owner of the old white fence location across the street because he’d decided to sublease the building to a Muslim. The owner is an awful racist.

Li
Review №72

Since prices aren’t posted, they can charge you whatever they feel like— they tried to charge us double what you would pay elsewhere.

Ad
Review №73

Overpriced with terribly rude service. There are so many liquor stores close, please choose them over this one.

Na
Review №74

Echoing my neighbors. Overpriced, misleading, and worst of all, racist.

Au
Review №75

Racist Owner, with no prices listed in the store. You have to guess what it will cost or ask.

St
Review №76

Way too overpriced liquor store. The owner tried to ring me up for higher than the sticker price!! Stay away from this place.

Am
Review №77

Great selection of micro brews!

La
Review №78

Why have a business if you cant operate it properly. If I could give no stars for this place I would. The place is overpriced and the owner switches prices on you. Plus they arent open when they say they are.

Cr
Review №79

Like everyone else says its unreasonably expensive. No prices on shelf. This place almost has to be a front to stay in business.

Ro
Review №80

Not the kind of business owners one wants to support.

El
Review №81

Way overpriced and very poor customer service.

Em
Review №82

Owner is a racist, wouldn’t sublet to a Muslim restaurant owner

Em
Review №83

Overpriced and poor customer service. Take your business elsewhere.

Ab
Review №84

Great customer service

Ye
Review №85

Overpriced, prices are made up on the spot by the rude owner

El
Review №86

Are they ever open when their hours say they will be?

Ja
Review №87

Poor selection, overpriced, and owned by a xenophobe.

Co
Review №88

Owner is highly racist and pricing is horrible

Mi
Review №89

Very rude and overpriced.

Jo
Review №90

Very expensive for no reason

Da
Review №91

Disgusting store and rude owner

Va
Review №92

Poor customer service.

I-
Review №93

Friendly and helpful!!

Ch
Review №94

Racist owner.

Da
Review №95

Total ripoff

Sa
Review №96

The prices are ridiculous.

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1.4 Rating
  • Address:1032 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
  • Phone:+1 303-863-1461
Categories
  • Liquor store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–10PM
  • Thursday:10AM–10PM
  • Friday:10AM–10PM
  • Saturday:10AM–10PM
  • Sunday:11AM–6PM
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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