5 Best Alcohol Delivery in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Alcohol delivery in Johannesburg usually runs through a neighborhood liquor store or bottle store rather than a dedicated delivery app, and the gap between the strongest and weakest names is unusually wide. The names below carry 2,218 reviews between them, with ratings spreading from 4.0 up to 4.6. That gap tells you something real: pick carefully, because these aren't interchangeable.

Short answer: Solly Kramers Parkhurst leads with 4.4 stars across 421 reviews, a specialist liquor store with a strong local reputation for personal delivery service. S&J Liquors (4.6, 259 reviews) posts the highest rating of the group despite a smaller footprint. Delivery speed and how staff handle payment issues varied noticeably across them.

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Where Johannesburg's alcohol retailers compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Solly Kramers Parkhurst	4.4 ★	421	Personal delivery service	View ›
2	Discount Foods	4.0 ★	762	High-volume, budget-friendly stock	View ›
3	S&J Liquors	4.6 ★	259	Neighborhood liquor store	View ›
4	TOPS at SPAR Fontana Highpoint	4.1 ★	453	SPAR-affiliated bottle store	View ›
5	Oasis Liquor Distributors	4.3 ★	323	Wholesale pricing	View ›

5 Best Alcohol Delivery in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Solly Kramers Parkhurst

4.4421 Google reviews

Solly Kramers Parkhurst is a liquor store and beverage distributor stocking wine, whisky, brandy, and champagne, part of a South African chain with more than 50 years in the market according to its own site. Reviewers repeatedly describe direct, personal contact with staff over the phone or online to expedite a delivery.

What people praise

Staff described by name for flexible, responsive service when an order needed to move faster
Delivery brought directly to the door, including to an office address
Staff knowledgeable about product pairings like cocktail ingredients

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume421 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown67% 5-star

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Our take: The highest review volume on this page and a consistent pattern of staff going out of their way to solve delivery problems, which is a meaningful signal for a delivery-focused search.

Website Book now +27118806303 Directions

Cnr 4th Avenue &, 6th St, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Discount Foods

4.0762 Google reviews

Discount Foods is a Hillbrow supermarket carrying a broad general grocery range including alcohol, rather than a dedicated liquor store. It's the highest-volume result on this page by review count, though its rating trails the rest of the group.

What people praise

Some reviewers describe it as not overly busy, making for quick visits

Worth knowing

Multiple reviewers describe rude or dismissive staff interactions
One detailed complaint describes a customer being told not to return after a parking dispute
Lowest rating on this page, and the only one under 4.4

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4 / 5

Review volume762 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown55% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks here on sheer review volume, but the pattern of staff-interaction complaints is consistent enough to flag clearly. Worth trying only if convenience outweighs the service concerns.

+27113376830 Directions

103 Kerk St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2038

#3🕑 Open 7 days

S&J Liquors

4.6259 Google reviews

S&J Liquors is a liquor store in Linmeyer, Johannesburg South, carrying a general retail alcohol selection. It posts the highest rating of any business on this page, though on the smallest review base of the group.

What people praise

Staff described as helpful and polite across multiple reviews
Good selection and pricing noted by one reviewer, alongside available parking

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a delivery mix-up through a third-party app (Uber Eats) with unclear accountability
One reviewer felt pricing was high compared to a nearby competitor

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume259 · 71th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated name here, though on a smaller sample than Solly Kramers or Discount Foods, so treat the perfect-looking score as promising rather than definitive.

+27767581843 Directions

104 South Rd, Linmeyer, Johannesburg South, 2190

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TOPS at SPAR Fontana Highpoint

4.1453 Google reviews

TOPS at SPAR Fontana Highpoint is a liquor store division of the SPAR supermarket chain in Hillbrow, stocking beer, wine, and soft drinks. It's a long-established name in the area, with reviews describing it as reliable over years of visits.

What people praise

Long track record of good service, per multiple long-time customers
Fresh baked goods and general provisions available alongside alcohol

Worth knowing

Oldest average review recency on this page, with several key reviews years old
One reviewer noted a security staff member seemed unfamiliar with product details

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume453 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown53% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable neighborhood option with real longevity in the area, though its reviews skew older than the rest of this list, so recent service quality is harder to confirm.

Website +27117202867 Directions

37 Kotze St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Oasis Liquor Distributors

4.3323 Google reviews

Oasis Liquor Distributors is an alcoholic beverage wholesaler and liquor store in Doornfontein, publishing weekly specials and a full downloadable price list on its own site. It positions itself around bulk and wholesale-style pricing rather than boutique service.

What people praise

Weekly specials and promotions specifically praised by repeat customers
Cashiers recognize regulars by name, per one long-time customer
Wide stock of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks kept cold

Worth knowing

One reviewer described longer-than-expected wait times before opening
One reviewer felt staff attitude was inconsistent

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume323 · 82th

Confidencehigh

Recency12 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown66% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best suited to buying in volume or hunting for a weekly special rather than a single quick order, based on what its regulars describe valuing most.

Website +27114027165 Directions

57 End St, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a strong rating from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than the same rating from a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does alcohol delivery cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of them publish a specific delivery fee or minimum order value in the text we could verify, and pricing depends heavily on product category and any weekly specials running at the time. Oasis Liquor Distributors is the one business here that publishes a full price list directly on its site, updated weekly.

Serving Johannesburg’s northern and southern suburbs

These span Parkhurst, Hillbrow, Linmeyer, and Doornfontein, covering both the northern suburbs and the inner city. If you’re searching for alcohol delivery near me in Johannesburg, Solly Kramers Parkhurst and the two Hillbrow-area stores are the most centrally located for citywide reach.

What to ask before ordering alcohol delivery in Johannesburg

Do you deliver directly, or only through a third-party app?
What is your delivery radius and typical delivery time?
Is there a minimum order value for delivery?
Do you have this specific brand or vintage in stock right now?
What ID do I need to have ready for the driver?
Do you run weekly specials I should check before ordering?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Why does the rating range on this page seem wider than usual?

It reflects real variation in service quality across these picks, from repeated staff-interaction complaints at one end to consistently strong personal service at the other. It’s worth reading the specific pros and cons for each, not just the star average.

How did you choose these picks?

We ranked the real alcohol retailers that surface for this search in Johannesburg by their live Google rating, review volume, and recency.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in July 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new reviews come in.

Which of these actually delivers, rather than pickup only?

Solly Kramers Parkhurst has the most consistent reviewer evidence of direct delivery, including to an office address. Others may support delivery through third-party apps; confirm directly before ordering.

Is Oasis Liquor Distributors good for a single small order?

It’s positioned more around wholesale and weekly-special pricing, so it may suit a bulk order better than a single bottle.

The bottom line

Solly Kramers Parkhurst is the safe default here, the highest review volume paired with a consistent record of staff solving delivery problems directly. If service complaints matter to you, weigh the specific cons above carefully before choosing elsewhere on this list.

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