Stearns Liquor

Stearns LiquorStearns Liquor
Stearns LiquorStearns Liquor
Store

4360 E Stearns St
Long Beach, California, 90815-2535
United States

(562) 597-3984 | map
stearnsliquor.com
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.55
Reviews:
35
Ratings:
71
pDev:
10.33%
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Rated by EyePeeAyBryan from Arizona

4.07/5  rDev -10.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25

Mar 11, 2016
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Rated: 4.05 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

Mar 27, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by DotBier from California

Dec 11, 2016
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Rated by Chaddiechadchad from Netherlands

4.36/5  rDev -4.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Lots of good beers here. No prices listed, lots of good liquor too. Open late, great stop on way home from work. Lots of cold beer too.
Mar 18, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by ampcruz from California

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by BigBeerBitch from California

May 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by Drew_V_dt from California

Apr 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.67 by ArkyVaughan from New Jersey

Mar 31, 2015
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Reviewed by USMCretired from California

2.61/5  rDev -42.6%
vibe: 1.75 | quality: 2.5 | service: 2 | selection: 3.75
Not a big fan of the constant hyping on Facebook and instagram and twitter, especially when your bottle limit is 1.

Why aren't prices listed on the bottle? The guy at the register didn't want to do a price check, he just told me it was a really good deal-Not
Mar 13, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by ivegot3Dvision from Oregon

Feb 14, 2015
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Reviewed by GRG1313 from California

3.72/5  rDev -18.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75
Finally made it to this off the beaten track spot in Long Beach. Decent place that basically looks like your run of the mill liquor store. It seems to have a decent stock but one can easily be fooled in that what appears to be large stock is really multiple rows and/or displays of the same bottle, be it beer or spirits. Still, decent stock.

This is likely a wonderful local shop for Long Beach but has certainly not kept up with the variety selection of the major shops of Southern California such that I suspect most of the very high ratings would be lower in today's world where several stores in Southern California far exceed selection.

Nice staff and worth a trip if in the area. I saw nothing that could not be obtained in dozens of other places around the general Southern California/Los Angeles area. By today's standards with the growing beer craze, this store is very good, at best, it is not world class. Conclusion: not worth a long drive or going out of your way.
Jan 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.7 by kingston213 from California

Jan 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.6 by DorianB from California

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DCLAguy11 from California

Nov 14, 2014
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Rated by HaoleToYouToo from Hawaii

4.43/5  rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25
Danny is phenomenal. Very helpful, knowledgable about beer. Solid beers at all times in this spot.
Oct 10, 2014
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Rated by riotontheroad from California

4.75/5  rDev +4.4%
Always a good selection of high end beers here. Plus, I found a bottle of Elijah Crag 21yr on their shelf!
Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Launch890 from California

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.6 by wethorseblanket from California

Sep 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Justinsosmart from California

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by EB1 from California

Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by chefbigjon from Arizona

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by BeerBucks from New York

Jul 14, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by kenoconnor from Florida

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Rollzroyce21 from California

Jun 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by katonk from California

Jun 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by EJosesA from California

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by MoistPope from California

May 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by countrybat from California

May 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by greenspointexas from Texas

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Arabdib from California

Apr 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by bigjoe786 from California

Apr 19, 2014
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Reviewed by Paramecium from California

5/5  rDev +9.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Stearns is my go to spot. I've been frequenting it for around 5 years now and have gotten to know the owner (Danny) and the rest of the employees fairly well. Someone is usually calling out my name and pointing out something special as I walk in the door. the place is well stocked, laid out nicely and has a great vibe. All the hoppy beers are in the coolers like others have stated. Stouts and the like on the shelves right near a small glassware section that is always worth a look. The prices are very competitive and if you can manage to slow Danny down for a few minutes he's always good for geeking out on some beer talk. Also as others have stated they post most special arrivals on social media so follow them if you want to land those Whalez!
Apr 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by SoCalBeerIdiot from California

Mar 12, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Moheban from California

Feb 18, 2014
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Reviewed by EdTheEdge from California

4.67/5  rDev +2.6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Great place, friendly service and a gem of a store. The person working this past Saturday when I visited was very attentive and helpful. The store had a great selection of crafts and I found numerous beers that I had been looking for in other stores in L.A. but could not find.. The better part of their beer selection is kept in their cooler, which is something I appreciate. Prices are in line with other stores in the Los Angeles area.

The store is somewhat off the beaten path but not hard to find. I had always heard good things about Stearn's but somehow never made over there. Even though this store is a bit out of the way for me I will find a way to visit there regularly. I don't mind going out of my way for good selection, friendly service and cold beers.
Jan 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by midlifec from Michigan

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Bnumber11 from California

Dec 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

Nov 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by StoutSnob40 from California

Nov 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by SimcoeKid from California

Nov 03, 2013
Stearns Liquor in Long Beach, CA
Place rating: 4.55 out of 5 with 71 ratings