Cairo Liquors, Washington, Washington DC
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Cairo Liquors


Type: Beer Store
Rating N/A - too few ratings
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9 42%  62%  73%  N/A  71%   

1618 17th Street NW
Washington, Washington DC 20009 [ printable map ]
(202) 387-1500

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Bottles: 250
Entered by: Cobra
Last edit: argo0

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Your Opinions - Last rating was 10 months ago
Stine Ambiance 2 Service 7 Selection 10 Food Overall 13

9/5/2007 6:09:44 PM, wednesday, september 05, 2007
There’s a reasonable selection here, which is disastrously organized. Seems to reliably have seasonal selections of most available east coast microbrewers, though not all are represented (only one bottle of Weyerbacher, no Southern Tier, etc.). All bottles available as singles. Belgian supply is a bit random (Westmalle Tripel, but no dubbel;Chimay Bleu but no blanche or rouge). Its one huge advantage is its accessibility to the metro. Quality service. Otherwise, Chevy Chase in a landside.

blieber3232 Ambiance 3 Service 10 Selection 12 Food Overall 14

3/12/2007 8:25:31 PM, monday, march 12, 2007
The outside is your normal DC liquor store but the real suprise awaits inside! The selection of beer is awesome. They sell singles and the service is very good. The owner was very helpful with my order. Great location! Fine selection of wine. I will visit again.

nimbleprop Ambiance 2 Service 4 Selection 10 Food Overall 12

10/22/2006 5:48:14 PM, sunday, october 22, 2006
Looks like your typical urban liquor store from the outside and the first few steps in. Beer section is tucked into the back and cramped. Selection is good for a neighborhood liquor store with a nice selection of American micros and European labels. Very pricey compared to others. A bottle of Rogue Imperial Stout ran me $13.99 and Belhaven Wee Heavy was $4.79. Still worth a look if you’re in town and walking distance from many DC points.

Ungstrup Ambiance 2 Service 5 Selection 12 Food Overall 15

10/17/2006 5:01:03 PM, tuesday, october 17, 2006 [ Updated saturday, february 10, 2007 ]
Just one block over from where I stayed for RBSG. Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the selection is really good - and they sell singles out of six-packs, which is nice for the traveller. Though only the owner knew this, the employees seemed a bit confused.

acrdz Ambiance 2 Service 5 Selection 10 Food Overall 14

7/22/2006 1:36:24 PM, saturday, july 22, 2006
Short walk from DuPont Circle Metro stop, and just down the street from some excellent restaurants, the selection at Cairo Liquor is small but decent enough. As of July 2006: Rodenbach Grand Cru 750ml, $10, La Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel, 750ml, $10, De Dolle Stille Nacht/Oerbier/Arabier/Dele Tuve, and a few six-packs of regional beer such as Magic Hat. Ok liquor store, better than most in the area, but be aware that beer is not their only thing, so don’t expect a specialty shop.

Bov Ambiance 2 Service 5 Selection 13 Food Overall 15

6/21/2006 7:29:05 AM, wednesday, june 21, 2006
september 2000 - looks like nothing from outside but it has an impressive selection (far too much for my 4 days in D.C. !). Not very friendly (maybe they don’t like swiss tourists...)

jde123 Ambiance 3 Service 6 Selection 11 Food Overall 15

5/6/2006 11:03:40 AM, saturday, may 06, 2006
A great alternative to the P st. Whole Foods rather boring selection. A lot of great craft beers, a nice (finally!) selection of Belgian ales sold in singles (finally able to find Achel Trappist within a few blocks of my apartment!). NIce place to stop in after work for a few great bottles of beer. Staff was pleasant, prices were a little high (especially for the 6 pack of Rogue Brutal Bitter) but that won’t sway me from visiting this place again very soon.

gallaghermurph Ambiance 2 Service 9 Selection 10 Food Overall 15

4/29/2006 1:21:58 PM, saturday, april 29, 2006
Actually a suprisingly good find. I was looking for a few delirium glasses, and called this place up. The guy on the end of the line siad he thought that he may have some in back. I drove over, and walked in to what looks like your usual liqour store. What a suprise! The maybe 700 ft/sq store is almost entirely devoted to quality brews. The owner - I didn’t get his name - is a great guy who had four delirium glasses there waiting for me and basically gave them to me at a dollar a piece. Along with that, I bought a bomber of Bastard, Trois Pistoles, and Tremens. As I was buying the glasses I got the Tremens for half off. A good place to spend your money. As Cobra said, a very old school place with three guys older guys behind the counter telling great dirty jokes.

Cobra Ambiance 1 Service 5 Selection 10 Food Overall 15

4/12/2006 7:42:27 AM, wednesday, april 12, 2006
Friendly, old school liquor store. Looks like a dump outside, but inside lies the treasure. Too many craft beers to list. Many are hard to find, especially right in DC proper. Check it out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.


 
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