5 top liquor stores in Berkeley

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Looking to score beer, wine and spirits?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top beer, wine and spirits sources in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for beer, wine and spirits.

1. Ledger Liquor Store

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Topping the list is Ledger Liquor Store. Located at 1399 University Ave. (between West and Acton streets), the spot to score beer, wine, spirits and more is the highest-rated beer, wine and spirits spot in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 119 reviews on Yelp.

2. Vintage Berkeley

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Next up is Vintage Berkeley, situated at 2113 Vine St. (between Shattuck Avenue and Walnut Street). With 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

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Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, located at 1605 San Pablo Ave. (between Cedar and Hopkins streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score beer, wine, spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 103 reviews.

4. The Spanish Table

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The Spanish Table, a grocery store and kitchen and bath spot that offers beer, wine, spirits and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 101 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1814 San Pablo Ave. (between Delaware Street and Hearst Avenue) to see for yourself.

5. Northbrae Bottle Shop

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Check out Northbrae Bottle Shop, which has earned five stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score beer, wine, spirits and more at 1590 Hopkins St. (between Monterey Avenue and California Street).

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