Wine and alcohol delivery: How to get alcoholic beverages delivered to your door

Going to the grocery store to stock up on weekly goods has always been a little stressful, but the coronavirus outbreak that has some people lining up for their turn to shop and people urged to wear homemade face masks and other face coverings like bandanas around their nose and mouth have made delivery look like an attractive alternative.

Online alcohol sales specifically were up 243% last week alone, according to research from Nielsen. As lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders keep more people indoors, limit shopping excursions and all but shutter local bars and restaurants, many are turning to other means for keeping their favorite adult beverages in stock.

A number of national delivery services, wine club services and larger regional stores are still delivering alcohol during the pandemic. Some restaurants offering takeout and delivery also offer alcoholic drinks -- though some states require you to buy food, too. (It is considered safe to order food or alcohol from restaurants and stores, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though you can follow certain precautions to keep yourself and your delivery driver healthy.)

Alcohol delivery laws vary by state, so not every service is available in every area. Many states, however, have deemed liquor stores an essential service during the pandemic, and are now allowing delivery of such beverages from restaurants and liquor stores where they may not have in the past. 

There are a ton of online liquor delivery services, as well as wine- or beer-of-the-month clubs. Many regional liquor stores also have delivery options. If you're looking to stock up on some booze without going out to the liquor store, here are a few services to check out. Just remember that the same rules that have always applied to alcohol apply now, more than ever: Only enjoy booze in moderation, and never drink and drive.

Happy ordering! For more, check out our roundup of everything you need to know to stay healthy and entertained while stuck at home, and how to avoid coronavirus when you do have to leave the house. You can also find out about the best meal kit delivery services, the best meat delivery and subscription services, the best coffee subscriptions, and gourmet food and drink gifts to send to family and friends.