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The Party Source

The Party Source


Type: Beer Store
Excellent
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95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, Kentucky 41073 [
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(859) 291-4007
http://www.thepartysource.com/
Hours: M,Tu,W8am-10pm;Th8am-11pm;F&Sat8am-12am;Sun11-9
Taps: 5


Seasonals
Real Ales
Rare Beers
Macros
Patio
TV
Proper Glassware
Cigars
Smoking
Reservations
Games
Children



RateBeer Brew Tour Guide's Comments
The Party Source was founded by a Kentucky liquor retailer named Ken Lewis. Mr. Lewis, following a business mantra of "never, ever get greedy", built one of America’s most successful retail liquor chains in Kentucky starting in 1983. The Party Source opened in Bellevue in northern Kentucky in 1993, and is now one of the top five liquor stores in the country. The store has wide selection of beer, wine, liquor, tobacco glassware and home brewing supplies. Will sell beer in singles. Now open on Sundays.

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AndyReynolds Ambiance 4 Service 5 Selection 13 Food 8 Overall 15

6/28/2008 5:15:00 PM, saturday, june 28, 2008 [ Updated saturday, june 28, 2008 ]
They have an unbelievable beer selection from around the world. They even have a tapping station where they will pour you a jug to take home. My only issue was the cashier. He was rude and could care less if I bought anything or not, but everyone is entittled to a bad day. I go here a lot and I have never had any other issues.

CaptBier Ambiance 4 Service 1 Selection 15 Food Overall 19

5/1/2008 11:54:50 PM, thursday, may 01, 2008
Holy Christ on a bike, this is beer selection heaven. Imagine a (insert HUGE wholesale store here ((Sams, Costco))) and an entire wall the length of the store was all beer. Almost every beer I could ever want was represented here. Half way back it even became a cooler filled with 6packs, singles and kegs. I want to be buried here.

AllAboutStout Ambiance 4 Service 5 Selection 12 Food Overall 16

2/4/2008 12:43:32 PM, monday, february 04, 2008
A huge party supply store. Specializing in anything you would need for a party. They have an extensive wine and liquor section. Cooking classes, party favors, etc. The back corner of the store hosts all their beer. They have an entire wall full of sixers and bombers. Probably 150 feet long! Separated by imports, then bombers, then sixers. They have a walk in beer cave that has the same beers but broken out for single purchases. They also have 4-6 rotating taps for growler fills. A must stop if in the downtown Cincy area.

DonPablo Ambiance 5 Service 9 Selection 14 Food Overall 20

1/7/2008 6:15:05 PM, monday, january 07, 2008
Definately the place to shop for beer.Huge selection of craft and import brews.The keg selection is also impressive. If you are ever in the greater Cincinnati area you must stop in.

Bigmmartin Ambiance 3 Service 7 Selection 13 Food Overall 17

1/6/2008 10:02:30 AM, sunday, january 06, 2008
This place has a huge selection and offers higher ABV beers that aren’t always available in Ohio. This is the place I go for 120 Min IPA and sometimes World Wide Stout (when in stock). However, they are missing a few essential brewers that must not be readily distributed in KY, such as Three Floyds.

Brigadier Ambiance 3 Service 7 Selection 14 Food Overall 15

12/17/2007 11:21:50 AM, monday, december 17, 2007
I swung by here with some time to kill and headed immediately for the back cooler. An expansive selection of local, regional and national breweries is available ranging from Mt Carmel growlers to Goose Island BCS to Bison and Sierra Nevada. One suprise was a growler of Stephen Foster’s Traditional Wheat which I would have picked up if I knew what shape it was in. Overall the selection and prices (no tax in Kentucky!) make this a must stop but be aware of the age of some of the beers outside the cooler area.

CaptainCougar Ambiance 3 Service 7 Selection 13 Food Overall 17

12/13/2007 8:04:40 PM, thursday, december 13, 2007
Great selection and prices along with a few rarities. Everything available as singles and many of them refrigerated. They have a ridiculous keg selection as well. Many of the best beers in the midwest can be found here.

RagallachMC Ambiance 4 Service 7 Selection 13 Food Overall 17

10/29/2007 4:17:57 PM, monday, october 29, 2007
This was my first stop for beer hunting in Cinci, and it was a good one. A ’big box’ store of liquor, wine, beer, cigars, and other items to make your party nice. I made a B line to the back corner, where all the beer is at. A nice selection of local domestics and imports. A couple of hard to finds, but nothing to crazy. I liked the expansive singles collection. Prices were nice, and the couple of employees I interacted with were pleasant. Overall, I think this is a good stop if you’re in the area.

bethmatt0421 Ambiance 5 Service 6 Selection 14 Food 7 Overall 17

2/14/2007 6:48:17 PM, wednesday, february 14, 2007
I was in the neighborhood, and I thought I would finally get myself into this very hyped store. Parking was very good. Plenty of parking available in their own lot. Inside was very clean, and the lighting was good. I didnt get a chance to look at the wine or liqour much because I was just looking for the beer. I finally found it all the way in the back. A long row of sixers, and it had me thinking that this place was overrated. Then I noticed the back cooler area and found a lot of singles and more sixers. Great beer selection, great appearance. A must stop if your in the area.

shalloWMeans Ambiance 4 Service 10 Selection 13 Food 10 Overall 19

2/12/2007 11:30:46 PM, monday, february 12, 2007 [ Updated thursday, october 25, 2007 ]
Wow, Party Source is just a little bit like heaven... It’s the place to go for rare liquors, liqueurs, microbrews, glassware, everything. Also, my place of employment, so you know I have nothing but good things to say. If you’re ever in the neighborhood stop in and say hi. We’ll talk about beer, maybe even drink some on the patio.


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