It’s five o’clock somewhere, which means it’s time to get that bar cart loaded and ready for the weekend — STAT. Whether you can’t get to the bar, don’t want to shovel out that $15 for a glass of rosé, or are tied up with the kids at home on a Friday night, there’s no reason you can’t dabble in a little happy hour action from the comfort of your couch. Thanks to our hard-working delivery friends, there are more ways than ever to get your fave vino delivered straight to your doorstep (that is, after showing some ID). What’s not to love? It’s cheaper, comfier, and sometimes drinking at home is the only way you can fit in a date night at home or a virtual happy hour with friends when you’re all cooped up.
Not to mention, having a chic bar cart setup is basically a new hobby, so now’s the perfect time to deck out yours with your favorite bottles of wine — from bubbly to pinot. There are so many Instagram-worthy wine delivery brands that seem to be popping up everywhere you look, and we have a feeling there are more to come to save us from our quickly depleting wine inventory. From Winc to Drizly, let’s just say there’s no way you’ll get thirsty anymore. Aside from a glass of wine, many retailers offer liquor delivery too, so if a whiskey sour or watermelon margarita is more your speed, you can indulge in some spirts at home too. To save you from ever running your bar cart dry, we’ve rounded up the best retailers to deliver wine straight to your doorstep to keep the happy hours going strong wherever you are. Cheers!
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Minibar Delivery
Bring your own fun-sized bar home with Minibar Delivery. Treat yourself to anything from Veuve Clicquot for a special occasion or enjoy $15 bottles of just as tasty wines. Vino not your thing? They’ve got all the liquor and beer you could ever want too. And don’t forget a few mixers! Some larger cities offer local delivery in an hour, while many places only offer shipping. Either way, you don’t have to leave the house, so it’s a win-win.
Usual Wines
Is it a piece of art? Or is it one of those beakers you used in failed-experiments in college chemistry class? These single-serve glasses are filled with sustainably sourced wine and are perfect if you are all about an expertly designed bottle. You can order these bottles on a subsciption basis, so the wine is always flowing. Once you’ve enjoyed your glasses, repurpose them as chic vases.
Winc
Winc delivers wines that you’ll love based on your flavor preferences, so you’re almost always guaranteed to like what you end up with. You’ll take a short quiz, and they’ll suggest wines that fit your likes (such as are you a black coffee drinker?). If you’re a wannabe sommelier, this is a great way to try a variety of vinos. With a Winc membership, you’ll get wines at a reduced price, but you can also purchase without the commitment. You can also send friends a gift, too.
Vinebox
Quite possibly the most innovative wine we’ve seen, these single-serve glasses of wine come in slim tubes that are sure to impress your guests (er, your husband and kids?). Vinebox has multiple curated boxes of nine single-serve tubes and if you sign up for the quarterly wine club, you’ll get discounted boxes. Whether you’re looking for a pick-me-up or want to cheer up a friend, these stylish boxes are sure to delight.
Costco
In true Costco fashion, you can’t buy just one bottle of wine. While Costco has a limited selection online unlike the store, if you want to buy an elevated wine gift for someone, it’s a great place to start for wine-related gift sets.
Bright Cellars
Similar to Winc, Bright Cellars also has you take a quick quiz to get an idea of your flavor preferences so they can suggest six bottles from around the world they think you can’t live without. The monthly subscription will let you choose six new wines each month, and you can cancel or skip anytime.
ReserveBar
ReserveBar is a no-frills kind of online wine marketplace. You can buy pretty much all the popular wines here to satisfy your alcohol needs. You can also shop liquor and if you want to get really fancy, custom-engraved bottles of booze. If you buy four bottles or more, you’ll get $20 off, so hop to it.
NakedWines.com
NakedWines.com supports independent winemakers, so this is the route to go if you love discovering hidden gems at an affordable price. Through their Angel program, they’re able to support indie winemakers up front to reduce middleman costs, so everybody wins.
Postmates
Next time you order in your go-to takeout meal, add on some wine to round it out nicely. Only some cities offer alcohol delivery, so head to their website to see if it’s available near you.
Drizly
In a pinch and need it in an hour? Drizly’s got your back with thousands of wine, beer, and liquor options that can be delivered right to your door within 60 minutes. It hasn’t quite hit all cities yet, but you can type in your address to see if delivery is available to you.
Wired for Wine
If wine runs through you like an IV, might we suggest Wired for Wine? You can also find spirits and engraving for special gifts, and you get free shipping if you buy six or more bottles. To take things to the next level, the 90+ wine club sends 12 wines every three months and only includes wines rated 90+ by wine critics.
Dry Farm Wines
This health-focused wine club is where it’s at. These wines are all natural, sugar-free and don’t have any additives, so you know exactly what’s inside (and what isn’t) the bottles. So, if you’re prone to bad hangovers, these wines could help you out so you can enjoy happy hour without the headaches in the morning.
Fresh Direct
Did you know your go-to grocery delivery service will pick up a bottle (or three) of wine and deliver it right to you? Options, pricing, and availability vary by location, but you can easily check online if it’s available in your area.
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