Wine Tales liquor Store

488 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0B4, Canada
+1 403-452-6776
$$$ Liquor store
(37 Reviews)

Wine Tales Liquor Store sits conveniently at 488 12 Ave SE, right in the thick of Calgary’s busy East Village neighborhood. This spot serves well as a quick stop for locals and visitors alike who want to grab a diverse selection of drinks without detouring far from downtown activities. Its location makes it handy for anyone heading to nearby spots like the casino or a Flames game, as well as residents from the surrounding condo buildings.

The store’s modest size doesn’t limit its variety. Shoppers will find a thoughtfully rotated assortment of affordable deals alongside a notable range of local craft beers, imported spirits, sojus, and popular coolers. This mix caters well to both those looking for everyday staples and those on the hunt for something a bit more curated. The prices reflect fair value, often appreciated by both longtime local shoppers and visitors from abroad.

Customer interactions seem to be a defining feature here. The staff regularly come off as cheerful and helpful, making the shopping experience feel efficient without rushing. This approachable service complements the straightforward, practical atmosphere of a liquor store that fits naturally into an urban neighborhood where foot traffic is steady and varied throughout the week.

For anyone wanting to stop by, early evenings or days when there’s an event (like a Flames game) nearby might be the most active and lively times in the store. Yet, the friendly vibe and reasonable prices mean it’s also a comfortable spot for regular stops, whether stocking up for the weekend or grabbing something last-minute. Wine Tales Liquor Store works well as a convenient, no-fuss destination for Calgary’s East Village community and visitors passing through.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday

10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

37 Reviews
nomad_paul

04 Jan 2026

Finally a liquor store closer to my building! This is a great area for foot traffic and traction from people walking by going to the casino, Flames game, and condo tenants. The staff lady was amazing and very cheerful. They have good rotation of cheap deals. They also have local craft beers, imported booze, Sojus and great coolers.

Skyy Kabbyy

15 Dec 2025

I come here all the time and the workers are amazing, efficient and always polite! Great prices and deals too!

Christopher Morhun

03 Dec 2025

Always a friendly greeting, fantastic selection for a smaller store, great service, convenient location, fair prices! Nothing but positive things to say about this place.

Valtteri

28 Nov 2025

Very nice service from the store personnel and cheap prices for northern europeans Also good selection of different alcohol brands.

JOT

21 Nov 2025

One of the best store in downtown, and very helpful staff. Price are very reasonable, and had ample of beer variety. Highly recommended

Braden Masterson

19 Oct 2025

Great craft beer selection, friendly and helpful staff, solid loyalty program, and fair prices. Guessing the negative reviews are from difficult people during Stampede—they’re right next to the grounds, and have to deal with that chaos. I’ve been coming here for a couple months now and have had only good experiences!

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