“ 5 stars. Lived across from them for last 2 years. Everyone who works there is nice. Great selection. If there's bad reviews, just ignore them. Great people and place to shop ”

“ This is my first review on yelp, after using it for many years, just to say that Gimbel's liquor delivery was extremely convenient, quick and amazing. I called and was given suggestions based on what I usually drink, which were perfect. The delivery was less than 15 minutes on a Friday night, and only cost $5 (for the entire order). I will definitely do this again and continue to shop here! ”

“ The owner (or the guy who is often working when I come in a few afternoons a year) is super knowledgeable about local and harder-to-find beers. It's a teeny store and definitely not the cheapest option, but it's close to me and convenient if you're in Washington Square. ”

“ I've been to Gimbels a handful of times given its location. At the time, it was the most convenient option for me, especially when it was cold out and I didn't want to be outside longer than I had to (#worstnewenglanderever). If you live in the Washington Sq. area and need a place to grab beers/liquor/wine quickly, this place is great. It's definitely more expensive than places in Coolidge Corner, but sometimes traveling that extra distance just isn't worth it. The selection here is fine. Nothing out of this world, but you can find some good beer, some generic beer, wine, and liquor. The staff has never been rude to me - usually they let me peruse and walk around without saying much or they offer to help me find something. ”

“ My local liquor store from when I resided on University Avenue in Brookline; the providers of fuel for many a forgotten night. Sadly, I had to move away from this reliable little place to move out to Dorchester and buy my booze from shops straight out of "Boyz N the Hood," complete with chicken-wire covered counters and fat policemen watching from the corners. But lately, I've been stopping here on the way to friends' places in Allston / Brookline, providing some welcome nostalgia. Actually, walking into Gimbel's is like a flashback to the Cold War -- think "Red Dawn." I don't know what specific Slavic language the owners are speaking in there, but I know that Joe McCarthy would have been all over 'em fifty-some-odd years ago. In the meantime, I manage to temper my red-blooded Reagan-era jingoism to enjoy the perfectly fine beer, wine and liquor selection at perfectly average prices and efficient service. No more, no less. No SPETSNAZ parachuting in, no ICBMs flying, no KGB agents hiding behind the Remy Martin to debrief me at Lubyanka. Bonus points for a great location. Dasvidaniya, tsovarich! ”