Buying wine in FLL

[rnr4thatsme]

May seem like a silly question, but we're not American... Where can one buy wine in Florida? Grocery store or? We are leaving Easter Sunday, so I assume we will need to go Saturday?

 

 

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[fishywood]

Grocery stores, pharmacy chains, mini-marts all sell wine. If you are staying near the port in the SE 17 St area there is Publix supermarket and Total Wine in the Harbor Shops plaza both open until 11 Saturday night. If you are at one of the airport/cruiseport-south area motels I believe drug and convenience stores in Hollywood and Dania Beach cut off sales at 10 PM.

 

Even if it weren't Easter you cannot buy wine in the city of Ft Lauderdale before noon on Sundays, though you can in other nearby municipalities.

[Keith1010]

Right near the port is Total Wine.

 

Pretty much the best location you will find.

 

Keith

[CruiserBruce]

You are correct...you will need to buy on Saturday. You will not be able to buy until after noon on Sunday in Ft Lauderdale.

[lablover61]

The Publix ( a large grocery store ) has a nice selection of wine.

 

 

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[BlueHerons]

Publix will be closed Easter Sunday and you cannot buy wine anywhere before noon on Sunday.

 

I would go ahead to Total Wine on Saturday and buy it.

[eandj]

Where are you staying? You may or may not be in easy walking distance of a shopping spot. We can be more specific if you add that bit of info.;)

[rnr4thatsme]

Days Inn Hollywood, ugh... My brother booked it... I've heard it's not a nice area though so I will probably grab a cab to be safe... Unless there's something across the street.

 

Thanks so much, all, for the great info so far!

Edited March 11, 2016 by rnr4thatsme

[eandj]

The answers above really won't work for you. Hollywood is south of Fort Lauderdale. Close to a 20 min. drive.

You'll want to shop on Saturday in Hollywood. Can't help with your hotel/location.

Edited March 11, 2016 by eandj

[BlueHerons]

Days Inn Hollywood, ugh... My brother booked it... I've heard it's not a nice area though so I will probably grab a cab to be safe... Unless there's something across the street.

 

Thanks so much, all, for the great info so far!

 

Why does your brother hate you?

 

Dismal motel in a sketchy location.

[eandj]

Take a look at the reviews on tripadviser.com If counting on their shuttle service look at the reviews re that "lack of service".

As mentioned, you are staying in a questionable hotel. Any chance of moving your reservation to Fort Lauderdale? Or at least to one nearby that gets consistently good reviews? Hope you paid a super low rate on this one.

[rnr4thatsme]

Yes, my brother used his points and it's non-refundable... We will just hole up there and only cab it to leave the property, lol! It's less than 24 hours we will be there! We will cab it to the port also. Remind me of my younger "poorer" days, lol!

[rnr4thatsme]

He hates me because my mother loves me best - JUSTKIDDING!

[swscruiser]

He hates me because my mother loves me best - JUSTKIDDING!

 

Now That's FUNNY

[eandj]

Yes, my brother used his points and it's non-refundable... We will just hole up there and only cab it to leave the property, lol! It's less than 24 hours we will be there! We will cab it to the port also. Remind me of my younger "poorer" days, lol!

 

Not sure when you wanted to board, but another option would be to call your wine order in to Total Wine in Ft. L and have the cab stop for you to pick it up at noon. The store is 5 min. from the port. Cruisers coming in day of sailing often do this.

[BlueHerons]

He hates me because my mother loves me best - JUSTKIDDING!

 

Haha! Please come back and give us a report!

[39august]

Is Total Wine open on Sundays?

[eandj]

Is Total Wine open on Sundays?

 

 

Yes. They open at noon..... till 9 or 10 pm.