Palmer's Beverage Center
Columbus, OH 43214-4132
Phone: (614) 263-7444
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-11pm
Editorial Review for Palmer's Beverage Center – by John Oklok
How Dry It's Not
Let's clear this up once and for all. Clintonville is not dry. Only certain precincts (and stores within them) are. So Kroger's loss is Indianola Avenue's gain, because you can do more than get a drink in Clintonville. You can buy some of the finest wines in the world right here.
From $5 to $500
Not surprisingly, the best sellers are standbys like Gallo and Sutter Home. But if the occasion demands a first-growth Bordeaux, Palmer's has several on hand. They're also notable for hard to find California wines (Dominus, Ridge) but their primary asset is experience. Owner Mike Severance and his parents have been in business for 25 years and know of what they drink.
From Grape to Grain
For those uninterested in a few thousand brands of wine, they can choose from a few hundred brands of beer. These too range from the sublime (Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier) to the ridiculous (Smirnoff Ice?), and the staff is equally well-informed about them. Palmer's also sells soft drinks, mixers, ice and all manner of party supplies but is not licensed for high-proof liquor.
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Insider Tips
Very Happy HolidaysPalmer's gets into the holiday spirits every December, with a vast array of displays and gift packs. Most notable is the Nebuchadnezzar, a fifteen-liter bottle of champagne.
Gone But Not Forgotten.A Palmer's and neighborhood institution was the Beer Wolf. Around 7' tall, it stood guard at the door while costumed in appropriate seasonal outfits. Unfortunately, he was shattered by a clumsy employee on Thanksgiving Eve 1998.
Think Globally, Drink LocallyAlways count on Palmer's to have a full supply of Columbus Brewing and Hoster products.
User Reviews for Palmer's Beverage Center
12/09/2002 Posted by dogbrick
You are definitely only going to find this place thanks to word-of mouth. It is worth seeking out though because the selection is one of the better ones I have come across. There was a a definite focus on micros and Belgians (I saw Duvel, Brugel, Chimay etc). The staff was accommodating. Overall there is plenty here to keep me busy for awhile. They also have a fairly decent selection of wines from all over the world.
Pros: Selection
Cons: Location
