Goebel Liquor / Rob's World of Beer

Goebel Liquor / Rob's World of BeerGoebel Liquor / Rob's World of Beer
Goebel Liquor / Rob's World of BeerGoebel Liquor / Rob's World of Beer
Store

352 S West St
Ste 400
Wichita, Kansas, 67213-2117
United States

(316) 943-2911 | map
goebelliquor.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.76
Reviews:
46
Ratings:
68
pDev:
6.3%
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

4.39/5  rDev -7.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
A web search recommended this store for craft beer sold in Wichita, specifically for Kansas brewed craft beer. After asking a member of the staff where the Kansas beer was displayed he showed me organized sections for this, both in the coolers and on the warm shelves. I was able to pick out a cross section of several Kansas based breweries, with some available as singles. Big parking lot out front.
Mar 08, 2023
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Reviewed by dcotom from Iowa

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
It doesn't get much better than this. Fantastic selection, excellent and friendly customer service, tons of quality stuff including some harder-to-find items, and an ultra-cool vibe with brewery-logo bicycles and guitars hanging from the ceiling. The girl who was on duty during my visit was very helpful in trying to locate a particular beer I was looking for. Great selection of wines and spirits of all types. If you find yourself anywhere near the Wichita area, by all means look this place up. It's well worth a side trip.
Jun 22, 2020
 
Rated: 4.97 by siege06nd from Virginia

Dec 30, 2017
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Reviewed by ICTguy21 from Kansas

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
My first perfect rating and I'm glad it could go to this store. If it comes through KS it's probably at Rob's. Huge selection of refrigerated singles for mix your own 6ers, lots of bombers and 6packs, 12packs, variety packs both cold and warm. Friendly, helpful service but they're not overbearing and will let you browse in peace. On the negative side though you will occasionally find a beer or 6pack past its best by date but a couple like that slipping through the cracks of their huge selection is to be expected. They are a bit pricey as well but it's by no means outlandishly high. Best place for craft beer in Wichita hands down.
Aug 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.79 by jera1350 from Minnesota

Jun 22, 2017
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Reviewed by Kevin67 from Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev -5.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
I have been here many times, but since I only look at the beer side, I'll only talk about that part of the store.

The place is well-lit and everything is marked. The selection is great. If it's in Kansas, it's here.

The service is terrific and they know how to help you find whatever it is you may be looking for.
May 16, 2016
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Reviewed by Groenebeor from California

3.6/5  rDev -24.4%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.75
One of the better places in Wichita for beer, but still has issues like other places in town.

I requested a case of a certain beer, from the owner himself and never got a call that it was in.

Instead, they just stopped carrying it at all.

They were annoyed when I asked them about it and didn't answer my question.
Feb 17, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by rbparsons from Texas

Sep 16, 2015
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Rated by jkn09 from Texas

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Perfect place for an out-of-towner like me. Great staff, incredible selection.
Jul 16, 2015
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Reviewed by AdamTebbs from Oklahoma

4.93/5  rDev +3.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
Can say enough good things about this place, the people, or the selection. Had a few questions about some random German beers and one of the salesman walked me down the isles and pointed out several outstanding selections. Each of the beers recommended he had personally tried and all were great. They even had some really hard to find stuff that I had been dying to try like Mirror Mirror. Great experience.
Jun 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.76 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Jun 08, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by LightnerLiquorKS from Kansas

Apr 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.9 by oilersfan from Kansas

Mar 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.87 by PresbyPint from Kansas

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by jamesgaither from Kansas

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.59 by AndyBeerGuy from Kansas

Jan 11, 2015
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Rated by jalez from Oklahoma

4.93/5  rDev +3.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
Very friendly knowledgeable staff. Great selection.
Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by BradBuchanan from Kansas

Nov 24, 2014
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Reviewed by MilwaukeeCrusher from Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev -5.5%
First off, this is definitely a 5 if you compare it to other options in the area but for the beer tourist I have to deduct a little. Distribution is tough in Kansas and worse in Oklahoma. Had an extensive singles selection which everyone should like immensely, and they had a risky beer I wanted to try on sale from Rogue. If I need beer in Wichita without a doubt this where you go.
Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Sep 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Ashinpaugh from Texas

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by codyhaskell from Texas

Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by AGoodStout from Kansas

Jun 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by TX-Badger from Texas

Jun 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by greenspointexas from Texas

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Apr 06, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by jt1978 from Oklahoma

Jan 25, 2014
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Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

3.87/5  rDev -18.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Visited on a Monday evening. Not busy.

A - Clean, bright, standard shelves, boxes, singles, sixes, bombers.

Q - From what I could tell, everything could be found cold. To what degree the beer was properly stored prior - no idea.

S - I don't like when folks hover as it can take me time to scan, contemplate and choose. There was no hovering. But everyone was friendly and ready to help when encountered.

S - A broad selection. It will take awhile to drink yourself through their bottles. I did find the Chimay Anniversay Cinq Cent, and there was a good selection of Schafly and Hoppin Frog, but I thought the selection was weak on Belgian and Germans. Also nothing super special on the Americans.

V - A place should price to the market so I never complain about price, but they were still a bit over what I might consider average.
Oct 23, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by jaydoc from Kansas

Oct 12, 2013
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Reviewed by sprucetip from Alaska

4.93/5  rDev +3.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
What a find. The beer drinking citizens of Wichita are very fortunate to have this institution in their community. The selection claims to be, and I don't dispute, more than a 1000 different beers, but at one point had been as many as 1400. Many of them are available in singles, almost all were in coolers, and the light was low. The service was as excellent as I have ever experienced or witnessed. Way above and beyond the call of duty. Not just for me, but the other patrons as well. The attention to quality and details was apparent in all aspects of the operation. I'd score the service a 6 if I could. The staff apologized for the fact that some breweries and distributors not being available in Kansas, but of course that is not their fault. I could go on, but I don't feel like it. This is the highest score I have ever given a place or a beer. Oh, and there were mystery cases of 12oz bottles for $30...fun. This is absolutely one of the top retail stores I have been to. If they had better distribution in Kansas (no Shelton Bros, and many of the Michigan big guys like Bells and Founders) it would absolutely be the best I've visited. Belmont Station is the only one that is coming to mind that compares in all areas.

Be thankful, Wichita!
Feb 19, 2013
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Reviewed by Geoffy from Michigan

4.86/5  rDev +2.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Just moved to Wichita and this is definitely the place to go for beer. The staff is always very friendly and calls you by name. Also you get a discount off of certain products if you're from out of state. The only gripes I have about the selection are because certain breweries don't have distribution in Kansas yet. This unfortunately includes some of my very favorites from past lives (Dogfish head, Bells, etc), but I've also been able to try a lot of brews I haven't had in other places, especially the very fine craft brews from Boulevard. Check this place out!
Oct 07, 2012
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Reviewed by diesel5000

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
I visited this place after reading the glowing reviews. I'm from Texas so I wanted to see what local brews I could find that we don't have down there. Wow, what a selection. I didn't know where to begin so I asked a staff member what beers were from the midwest region and what were the best ones to try. He was very helpful and by the time I was done picking I had over 30 packs of beer. The rest of the staff was great as well. It was a really good experience. They also gave me 3 free bottle openers which was very cool of them. Plus Wednesday was beer night so I received 10% off my purchase. They call it Goebel Liquor/Robs World of Beers but to me its beer heaven. I will definitely return every time I'm back in town.
Oct 04, 2012
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Reviewed by jsulko from Illinois

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Went there the day before Father's Day while in town for a wedding. Store came highly recommended from the Midwest Forum. My daughter took me (7 1/2) as our Father's Day and I got a bit worried seeing the 21 only. Asked if she was OK at the counter and got a very friendly response. They told me about the singles in back and where I could find the beers that I was looking for that aren't back in Illinois / Wisconsin.

Selection was great and store was really neat and organized. Singles were easy to go through and the selection blew me away. Appreciated the date stickers on packs that do not bottle date.

Got a great slection of mostly local IPA's and the price was right. I had made myself a mental note earlier to get a bottle opener but had forgotten by the time I got to the counter. They offered me a free keychain bottle opener, knowing I was out of town and even had suckers for my daughter. An awesome place.
Jun 29, 2012
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Reviewed by IctTrish

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Great service. I work in a service industry so I expect great service when I shop and the staff always delivers. I drive out of my way to purchase here because they have a great selection and the staff is always friendly and willing to answer questions and offer suggestions. I am a liquor drinker because I have not found a beer I enjoy until Woodchuck Amber The staff has taken e time to find out what I like and then offer suggestions based on my taste. Definitely friendlier that several other establishments in my town. I will continue to make the drive to purchase here and will definitely recommend them to everyone I know. Thank You!
Jun 10, 2012
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Reviewed by BeerZack from North Carolina

4.86/5  rDev +2.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5
This place rocks. I was surprised to find a store with this good of a selection for its size and for its location. I wasn't expecting Wichita to be such a beer city, but this place in itself makes the city a great beer city!
Small place, but 2/3 of the store is devoted to beer. AND all the BMC crap is seperated from the good stuff for easy browsing. Much nicer and slightly upscale feeling compared to the big box chain stores which youd normally have to go to to get this selection. Vintage selections and other hidden gems throughout. Its gotta be the best beer store within 300 miles or more.
Oct 07, 2011
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Reviewed by KansasBeerLover from Kansas

4.94/5  rDev +3.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
I just realized I hadn't reviewed this store. It is the best I have found in the great plains.

Rob runs a great store. Best selection of beer that is available in the state, and he is always trying to get more variety into the state. If you are in the area, you have to visit this store. The selection not only contains most every beer available, but there are also some that have been in the cellar aging away.

Wednesday is discount day, 15% on most. Also, if you live in the area, get on the e-mail list. There you get notices of special offers and invites to special occasions, such as the annual visit to Rob's personal cellar, which puts most stores to shame.

If I didn't live so close to the second best store in the area (Global) I would be in Rob's every week.
Jun 23, 2011
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Reviewed by jlancemiller from Texas

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Glad I checked BA before heading on my beer run.

Had a liquor store two blocks from my hotel that I used when I arrived because it was close and found the usual yellow fizzy stuff.

Determined to find some quality brews I checked BA and drove from one side of Wichita to the other (nearly 10 mins) to check this place out.

Was rewarded with a fantastic selection, knowledgeable staff and a couple of previously untried beers that as soon as I fire this off am going to curl up next to.

A+ for Goebel's and A++ for BA
May 19, 2011
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Reviewed by mikennat from Missouri

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
My wife went to Wichita for a scrapbooking weekend, so naturally I had to find the nearest craft beer store and send her. She has been on many beer shopping trips with me and knows what to expect. I am happy to say that she was very impressed with Goebel's. The owner was immediately helpful when she arrived. She handed him the list I had sent her with and he told her what was available or not and put what he could in her hands. He was unsure of something on the list and asked her to call me on her cell so he could clarify. I was very impressed! I spoke with him, and was very impressed with his knowledge and suggestions. My wife came home with some great finds. She was excited about the selection of beers she liked and what I have been looking for. The store was very clean and organized she said. She also liked the large amount of beers that were sold individually. My wife recommends this store to anyone in the area, and I am ready for her to go again!!!
May 05, 2011
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Reviewed by JuicesFlowing from Kansas

5/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Goebel Liquor is the quintessential place to buy craft beer in Wichita. This store has the widest selection of beer, period. There is at least one, if not two aisles dedicated to craft beer 6 packs. Craft 6 packs are available cold or warm. There is large cooler for single bottles to make mixed 6 packs. The selection is absolutely top notch with new seasonals coming in virtually each week. This is the only liquor store in town that I can go to to get what I need when I'm looking for something I cannot find anywhere else in town. The owner, Rob, has enormous experience about every beer he sells, and the entire staff is very friendly and knowledgable. The same staff members have been there as long as I can remember, so there's a good consistency there that is refreshing. The prices are actually quite fair, many stores are more expensive. Hands down, this is the best craft beer store in Wichita, period.
Dec 05, 2010
Goebel Liquor / Rob's World of Beer in Wichita, KS
Place rating: 4.76 out of 5 with 68 ratings