✔ Updated · rewritten: Drizly shut down in 2024, with what happened and current alternatives
Drizly no longer exists: Uber shut the alcohol delivery app down at the end of March 2024. Here is what happened, and the best ways to get beer, wine and spirits delivered today.
Drizly shut down at the end of March 2024. Uber, which bought it for about $1.1 billion in 2021, closed the app to focus on alcohol delivery inside Uber Eats. You can no longer order through Drizly. The closest alternatives are Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart and Gopuff for fast local delivery, plus Total Wine, ReserveBar and local liquor store apps. All require you to be 21 or older.
- Status: closed since March 2024; the app and website no longer take orders.
- Why: Uber folded alcohol delivery into Uber Eats.
- Best like-for-like swap: Uber Eats, which now carries many former Drizly stores.
- Age rule: every service checks a valid ID showing you are 21+ at the door.
Does Drizly Still Exist?
No. Uber announced in January 2024 that it would close Drizly, and the service shut down at the end of March 2024. The Drizly app and website no longer take orders.
Uber bought Drizly in 2021 for about $1.1 billion. At the time, Drizly was the largest online alcohol marketplace in North America, connecting shoppers with local liquor stores that handled the actual sale and delivery.
Uber said it wanted to focus on Uber Eats, where customers can order food, groceries and alcohol in one app. Many liquor stores that sold through Drizly moved to Uber Eats or to other delivery partners.
What Happened to Drizly: Timeline
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Drizly launches in Boston as an app for ordering beer, wine and spirits from local stores. |
| 2020 | A data breach exposes information on about 2.5 million customers; the FTC later ordered Drizly to tighten its data security. |
| 2021 | Uber completes its purchase of Drizly for about $1.1 billion. |
| January 2024 | Uber announces it will shut Drizly down and focus on alcohol delivery through Uber Eats. |
| End of March 2024 | Drizly stops taking orders. |
Drizly Review: How It Worked
Drizly was a marketplace, not a store. You picked drinks in the app, a licensed local store accepted the order, and a driver delivered it, often within an hour in big cities. The driver checked your ID at the door.
Its strengths were a large selection pulled from several nearby stores, price comparison between those stores and a simple, well-rated app. Its weaknesses were delivery fees on small orders, prices set by each store (often a little above shelf price) and patchy coverage outside big metro areas.
Best Drizly Alternatives for Alcohol Delivery
Availability depends on state and local alcohol laws, so check which services deliver to your address. Fees, minimums and delivery windows change often; confirm them in each app before you order.
Uber Eats
The direct successor: Uber moved alcohol delivery here, and many former Drizly liquor stores now sell through Uber Eats alongside food and groceries.
DoorDash
Delivers beer, wine and spirits from liquor stores, grocery stores and convenience stores in many areas, often within an hour.
Instacart
Adds alcohol to a grocery order from partner supermarkets and liquor stores where state law allows. Good for stocking up on mixers and snacks too.
Gopuff
Sells beer, wine and spirits from its own local warehouses in many cities, with fast delivery alongside snacks and household items.
Total Wine & More
Large wine and spirits retailer with same-day delivery or store pickup in many areas, and a deep selection of wine, beer and spirits.
ReserveBar
Focuses on premium spirits, gift bottles and curated sets, with shipping and same-day delivery in some cities. Minibar Delivery is its sister on-demand app.
Saucey
An on-demand liquor delivery app in select cities, similar in style to Drizly. Check its app for current coverage in your area.
Your local liquor store
Many stores now deliver themselves or through their own app or phone line. Often the cheapest option and the best for rare bottles.
How to Choose an Alcohol Delivery Service
- Coverage first: enter your address in each app; alcohol delivery is not legal everywhere, and some counties are dry.
- Compare the total: look at item prices, delivery fees, service fees and any minimum order, not just the delivery fee.
- Speed vs selection: app-based delivery is fastest; specialist retailers and shipping services have better wine and spirits ranges.
- Have ID ready: the person receiving the order must show a valid government ID proving they are 21 or older, and must not be visibly intoxicated.
- Membership plans: subscriptions can remove delivery fees, but only pay off if you order often.
Drink Responsibly
Alcohol delivery is only for adults of legal drinking age, which is 21 in the US. Drivers can refuse an order if no valid ID is shown or the recipient appears intoxicated. Never drink and drive, and plan alcohol-free options for guests who do not drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Drizly still exist?
No. Uber announced the closure in January 2024 and Drizly shut down at the end of March 2024. The app and website no longer accept orders. Uber now offers alcohol delivery through Uber Eats instead, where many former Drizly stores are listed.
Why did Drizly shut down?
Uber said it wanted to focus on Uber Eats, where customers can order food, groceries and alcohol in a single app, rather than run a separate alcohol app. Drizly had also faced an FTC order over a 2020 data breach affecting about 2.5 million customers.
What apps are like Drizly?
The closest apps are Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart and Gopuff, which deliver beer, wine and spirits from local stores or warehouses. Saucey and Minibar Delivery are on-demand liquor apps in select cities, and Total Wine and ReserveBar offer same-day delivery in some areas.
What replaced Drizly?
Uber Eats effectively replaced Drizly. Uber moved alcohol delivery into the Uber Eats app, and Drizly customers were pointed there when the service closed. Availability still depends on local alcohol laws and which stores in your area sell through the app.
Do you need ID for alcohol delivery?
Yes. In the US you must be 21 or older, and the driver will check a valid government-issued photo ID when the order arrives. The person who placed the order usually needs to be the one who receives it, and drivers can refuse delivery to anyone who appears intoxicated.
