If you're left with little time to spare between working hard and celebrating your wins, an alcohol delivery app may be your most efficient way to plan for a well-earned toast. This article offers five suggestions for free apps that deliver alcohol, from wine delivery across the US to local liquor delivery in under 30 minutes, to beer shipments in just a few short days. Ordering alcohol delivery using an app is an easy way to refill that bar cart without having to run to the store!
Alcohol Delivery Apps for iPhone and Android
1. Tavour
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Alcohol types: Craft beer
About this app: With the Tavour app, you'll have 7,000+ beers from 650+ breweries that hail from 47 US states at your fingertips! New craft beers from these independently owned breweries are shared every day, offering inspiration if you'd like to build your own custom box. Alternatively, you can enroll in a subscription, plug in your preferences, and Tavour will auto-fill your box with their highest-rated beers that suit your tastes.
Is it a subscription?: You can choose to place a one-time order or subscribe.
Available on: iOS, Android, and desktop.
Ships to some US states for a $14.90 flat fee, or free with a subscription. Local pickup available in Seattle, WA.
2. Drizly
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Alcohol types: Beer, wine, and liquor, and mixers
About this app: Drizly doesn't just deliver alcohol—they deliver locally sourced alcohol from the retailers in your area! This tech-forward service represents an up-to-date inventory for each brewery, winery, and distillery, so you can use this app to support local businesses without leaving the house. Use Drizly's filters for the store, category, state, deals, availability, price range, kegs (if available in your area), and sort view to narrow in on exactly what you're looking for.
Is it a subscription?: No
Available on: iOS, Android, and desktop.
Ships to some US states at varying rates. Enter your address here to see if Drizly ships to you, or if local pickup is an option in your area.
3. Saucey
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Alcohol types: Beer, wine, and liquor
About this app: With the Saucey alcohol delivery app, re-upping on alcohol is a speedy process! You'll place your order, then enter your delivery address in to see local prices. If you're located in one of Saucey's local delivery zones (visit Saucey to enter your zip code or see below), you can expect your order to arrive within 30 minutes. If you're in California or New York, you can sign up for 2-day shipping. To soften the blow for those who aren't yet on their delivery list, they share this moonshine recipe to make at home!
Is it a subscription?: You can choose to place a one-time order or subscribe.
Available on: iOS, Android, and desktop
Ships free to California and New York. Free local delivery available in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orange County, Orlando, SF East Bay, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Silicon Valley, South Bay LA, Tampa, & Washington DC.
4. Minibar
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Alcohol types: Beer, wine, liquor, and mixers
About this app: With Minibar, a delivery person shops locally for alcohol on your behalf. Start by entering your delivery address into the app, then Minibar will show you what's available in your area, including a featured list of popular picks. Maybe you want to place an order to enjoy a drink at home (here are some recipes they suggest), or perhaps you're throwing a party—in that case, use Minibar to book a bartender for your upcoming event!
Is it a subscription?: No
Available on: iOS, Android, and desktop
5. SWILL
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Alcohol types: Beer, wine, liquor, and mixers
About this app: SWILL is another alcohol delivery app that picks up from local retailers in your neighborhood and gets your order to you fast! Enter your address in (see below for cities serviced), then shop their app using their filters for categories, price point, and specific alcohol types. If you anticipate needing beer for a crowd, SWILL will deliver a keg—just reach out to them to place your order.
Is it a subscription?: No
Available on: iOS, Android, and desktop
Wine ships to the continental US (not including Texas and Massachusetts). Beer and liquor deliver to New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Buffalo, Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Seattle.
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