These delivery services will help you shop for various boozy products
Whether you're hosting a party at home or need to stock up on booze before heading off to a gathering, these alcohol delivery services can help you conveniently get your supplies. You can kick back and wait for the bottles to arrive at your doorstep.
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If you're craving some straightforward suds or a more esoteric beer, you can find both at the Bottle Shop. But there's more to this place than just appreciation for good beers. Wines, spirits, mixers, snacks, and even glassware can all be ordered here.
There's free delivery for orders over $680, and your goods should arrive within four days. thebottleshop.hk
For instant on-demand alcohol delivery all night, or any time of the day, Foodpanda, one of the largest delivery service providers in town, will come to your rescue. The app's Foodpanda Mall houses retailers like Marks & Spencer, GDV Fine Wines, and HK Liquor Store, where you can purchase wines, beers, and spirits. Customers can also purchase alcohol from the app's own online store, pandamart.
Many shops offer free delivery for purchases $200 and above. The best part is delivery comes to you as fast as 25 minutes depending on where you are located. foodpanda.hk
One of the biggest retail distributors of booze in Hong Kong, HK Liquor Store, has branches across the Island, in Sai Ying Pun, Happy Valley, Wan Chai, and Central. If you don't have time to pick up, delivery for all orders over $1000 is free; otherwise, it costs $120.
The chain focuses on spirits and stocks a wide range of just about everything, including less well-known ones like agave spirit, raicilla. Delivery to Outlying Islands and certain areas, such as Tai O, is restricted, so double check online if you're not in a central urban area. hkliquorstore.com
A yeasty alternative to The Bottle Shop, HK Brew Craft has a wide variety of beers to tempt all hopheads into an order. Offering various craft beers from around the world, including local selection featuring the likes of Yardley Brothers, Heroes, Carbon Brews, Tai Wai Beer, and Young Master. If you want to learn about beer brewing, they even offer a three-hour crash course on how to brew at home.
There's free delivery on all orders over $600. For orders less than that, it costs $80. They deliver to most parts of Hong Kong, and your orders should arrive in one to four working days. hkbrewcraft.com
La Cave carries an extensive collection of French wines in their store, from classics such as Bordeaux and Bourgogne to niche varieties like Jura and Savoie. If you’re not sure what wines to buy, La Cave’s staff are happy to offer suggestions through their website. Customers can also visit La Cave’s store in Sai Ying Pun for a more hands-on shopping experience.
No minimum order is required and delivery is available anywhere in Hong Kong. lacavehk.com
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Are you a whisky buff? Then you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop when you head to The Rare Malt's online store. The website provides a large selection of Scotch, Japanese whisky, and other whiskies from different parts of the world, including independent bottlers like Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Berry Bros. & Rudd, and Gordon & MacPhail. You will also find various whisky glassware and accessories.
The shop offers free shipping for orders over $400; otherwise, they charge a $50 delivery fee for lesser amounts. Allow two working days for delivery. theraremalt.com
A boutique and artisan beverage distributor, Cuvees stocks all kinds of wine and guarantees delivery within 48 hours with no extra charge. Although wine is its primary focus, Cuvees also carries a range of sake and umeshu from various Japanese prefectures and all sorts of spirits, from gin, whisky, vodka, and many more.
Orders over $1,000 get free shipping. If you don't order that amount, you must pay $80 for Hong Kong Island, $150 for Kowloon, and $300 for New Territories. It delivers to most of Hong Kong, but there are certain restrictions on where. If you're not sure, check here before you order. cuvees.com
If you want to bring something different to the table, buy shochu, Japan's most consumed spirit made using the traditional Koji fermentation method with ingredients such as imo (sweet potato), mugi (barley), and kome (rice). This well-loved spirit can be consumed in many ways and is an excellent companion with a variety of cuisine. Mizunara The Shop, the sister shop of the Japanese bar Mizunara: The Library, is one of the distributors of shochu in Hong Kong. Head over to their online shop and start filling up your cart with shochu. From floral to smoky, they have a wide range of variety to suit any palate. They also stock a good selection of Japanese whisky, in case you want to add other spirits to your shopping bag.
After completion of the order, delivery is arranged within one to two working days. mizunaratheshop.com
What sets Wine Moments apart from its competitors is its options for boxing boozy gifts for your friends and family. They even offer G&T boxes and wine pack customisation, where you mix and match any bottles.
Free delivery is offered for all orders going to every part of Hong Kong, with no minimum purchase required. Orders are typically shipped out within one to three days, but if you have an urgent thirst, you can get in touch via hello@winemoments.com. winemoments.com
Curated by an all-female team of wine lovers, Crushed offers small-batch wines sourced from sustainable wine producers who practice ethical trade. Their wine selection is perfect for wine enthusiasts who want to discover new and approachable wines. They offer all kinds of wine, from red, rosé, orange, white, and sparkling, as well as sweet and fortified wines.
Delivery is free for orders over $1,200 for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Orders below the minimum and a fee of $150 will apply. crushedwines.com
If restrictions on delivery have you down, you don't need to worry about that with CellarMaster Wines. Unless you live on a remote island, then you should be good with its delivery service, which reaches places like Lantau Island and the central piers of Cheung Chau, Miu Wo, and Lamma. They offer free delivery on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon for orders over $1000 and over $1500 for New Territories, otherwise the fee is $80 per order.
The store stocks a solid range of everything you'd expect – reds, whites, Champagne, spirits, beer, and cider. Best of all, its bin-ends selection allows you to regularly bag some bargains for up to 72 percent off.
Order before 3pm and expect delivery within three working days. cellarmasterwines.com
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