8 Best Alcohol Delivery Apps to Get Booze to Your Doorstep

Instacart is a grocery delivery app that works with various stores across the US, such as Aldi and Walmart. You can order alcohol from it, depending on your state’s laws. If your state doesn’t allow alcohol delivery from grocery stores, you can still order from some liquor stores through the app.

You can place orders on the Instacart website or their mobile app. The ordering process is seamless: browse through available stores, find your favorite drink(s), and add them to the cart.

The app connects you to a personal shopper who’ll bring your order right to your doorstep. However, make sure you have your ID ready and you’re at home; Instacart shoppers don’t leave alcoholic beverages unattended or hand them to someone drunk.

Instacart app delivery fees start at $3.99 for orders over $35, and it adds $2-$10, depending on the order size and value, for the same-day alcohol delivery.

If you want it in less than an hour, you’ll have to pay the priority service fee—an extra $2–$4. In case you need to cancel your Instacart order, do it before the shopper starts shopping to avoid penalties.

Doordash allows you to order beer, wines, spirits, and even cocktails from local stores, restaurants, bars, and breweries. This app’s selling point is its fast deliveries—most customers receive their drinks in less than an hour.

To order, open the app, find stores that allow ordering alcohol, filter them by location, and place your order. Note that some stores have minimum order requirements for delivering alcohol.

You have to upload a valid ID photo for verification when placing your first order. Also, drivers will need to verify your ID upon delivery.

Doordash’s service and delivery fees start at $6.99, but you can also tip the drivers; it motivates them to pick up your order and provide a better service.

This app isn’t available in most US states. But Doordash is working on widening its reach, so check its website for updates.

Drizly specializes in alcohol delivery, but it can also meet other needs, such as delivering snacks, sodas, and other extras such as ice, wine openers, and cocktail mixers.

The gist of it is that it connects customers to retailers who provide alcohol or wine delivery services. You can pick the alcoholic products and suppliers you want when you access the app. If you’re stumped, you can also receive suggestions on what to buy.

Alcohol delivery fees vary depending on the marketer. After adding the Drizly app service fee, these rates start at $7.

Some marketers can have a price markup on alcoholic products you buy online, meaning they cost more than in a store or wine shop.

It’s good to know where and how Drizly works to avoid misunderstandings.

Delivery takes about an hour in more than 1,700 cities, but in select states, you can order alcohol if you live outside of its service area and get it shipped to your address for a flat fee.

GoPuff lets you order alcohol from your phone and get it delivered to your doorstep in 30 minutes or less. The app offers 24/7 service in the US and the UK and has super fast delivery in areas close to its warehouses.

First, you have to create an account on the app and place an order. Creating an account requires the usual: age, ID confirmation, payment information, etc.

If your order is available and your state and area’s alcohol regulations are okay, you’ll receive an order confirmation.

The GoPuff app has the lowest delivery fee, only $1.95, but you can tip drivers if you wish.

Also, it offers a subscription to a membership program; it costs only $6 per month for unlimited free deliveries and can save you a lot of money if you order online frequently.

Remember to prepare a valid ID to show to the delivery person. If you can't or you’re visibly intoxicated, your order won’t be delivered, and you’ll pay a restocking fee.

Saucey is partnered with local beer and wine shops to meet your alcohol delivery needs. It also offers tobacco deliveries.

Currently, it’s available in major U.S. cities only. However, the increase in demand for such deliveries means that it might expand its service area soon.

You can use the Saucey app to browse different liquor stores, place an order, and track it until it arrives. Deliveries can take as little as 30 minutes, whereas shipping to any location within the States can take up to two days.

Price-wise, you’ll be charged $4.99 for delivery, and there’s no order minimum. You still have to pay a small cart fee at some locations—$1.99 for orders under $15. You can check if your location has such a fee by entering your address on the app or website.

The Saucey app has a limited selection of beverages: beer, wine, and a few spirits, like vodka, whiskey, and tequila. Again, the courier will need to scan your ID as proof before handing you the order.

Minibar is your go-to choice if you’re a wine connoisseur; it partners with more than 200 vineyards in the US and also works with other producers and distributors. The app does offer other products, too, including beer, liquor, other beverages, mixers, ice, snacks, and party supplies.

When shopping on the Minibar app, you can see price comparisons and estimated delivery times for liquor stores. It allows you to pick the most affordable order or choose the fastest delivery.

You can order your favorite wine in less than an hour or get exclusive wine collections shipped to your address in three to four days. The merchant delivers your order, while Minibar takes its cut from sales made via its platform.

Both the delivery fee and the tip are optional, but they do affect the quality of the service you’ll receive and show your appreciation. You can tip the driver upon delivery or via the app when ordering. In some locations, you might have to pay a small cart fee of $1.99.

Delivery.com is available in places where its competitors aren’t—outside large cities. It’s a convenient option for customers from small-time cities who’d prefer to order alcohol online from local liquor stores and have it delivered to their door.

After registering at Delivery.com, you enter the shipping address, and the app suggests nearby alcohol merchants and their ratings. You can also see which alcohol products are available for delivery or use the search bar to find the drinks you want.

Delivery.com charges a delivery fee that varies depending on the store, the distance, and the demand. Usually, it ranges from $1.99 to $7.99 with a 2.99% payment transaction fee.

It also accepts cash in select locations. Some merchants may include their fees in the order price, too. 

Winc might be great for those who prefer wine or sparkling, rosé, and non-alcoholic beverages. If you join this club, you’ll get access to exceptional wines from different locations at affordable prices.

Upon registration with Winc, you take a small quiz to reveal your taste preferences. Based on the results, Winc suggests four bottles of wine for you every month.

You can accept or change the selection, or skip a month if you want. You can also rate your wines and get better suggestions based on your feedback.

The subscription fee is $95.95 per month, which gives you 60 credits to use for your orders. Each credit is worth $1, and most wines cost between 10 and 20 credits. You won’t pay a delivery fee for orders of four bottles or more, but if you order less, you’ll have to pay a $9 delivery fee.

You can cancel your subscription at any time without any penalty.

The app also has a rewards program that lets you earn points for every order and redeem them for discounts, free delivery, or gift cards.