La Bodega:What it’s all About

La Bodega opened its doors to thirsty, anxious Anchorage residents in September 2006. In five years, it has built a solid reputation as being the premier libations shop in town.

Offering craft beer & wine from all over the globe, plus sake, mead, cider and other craft liquor, La Bodega has something to please every palate.

Also featuring Mix and Match a 6 pack, and 10% off a purchase of six bottles of wine.

Who We Are

  • Pamela Hatzis

    Owner & everything else. Pamela is happiest when enjoying a Flemish Red Ale after a big day of helping her Bodega customers decide on the perfect libation for their occasion.

  • Trevor O'Hara

    While enrolled at UAA, he wrote a beer column for Northern Light, the campus newspaper. If when you walk in, Trevor’s staring off at the top row of Pinot Noirs and utters a quiet hello to you, he's composing the next great novel in his head. It’s ok to interrupt him though, he’s super happy to show you around the Bodega and make some excellent recommendations.

  • Deirdre Bonfield

    Old Blue Eyes. Deirdre has been helping keep the Bodega tidy and upbeat since 2008, always with a smile and some acoustic jams to go with her super product knowledge.

  • Larry Wilson

    Larry was born in Chicago and is an unabashed fan of the Cubs, Bears, and Bulls. Basketball is his first love but he sacrificed his career as a professional athlete for the honor of the education field; he is currently a teacher at a local Anchorage high school. Larry enjoys crisp Rose Champagne, full-bodied Malbec and smooth, dark beer.

  • John Norris

    John worked for a number of years as a journalist, but then decided to chase down a career as a filmmaker. That means he spends a lot of time watching Netflix and reading about cameras. Working at La Bodega helps John afford his lavish lifestyle. Other essential things to know about John: He eats at the same four restaurants over and over again. He thinks spicy foods have killed his taste buds. Consequently, he enjoys beers and wines with a strong, distinctive taste.

  • Matt Rohlof

    With years of experience as a brewer and as a fine dining server, Matt is a wealth of information on both grape and grain (ask him about the great tempranillo tasting of 2005!). Also Matt is a Bodega Original - he's been with the store practically since day one!

Former Staff - We miss you

  • Laura

  • Jeremy

  • Robert

  • Gladys

  • Fish

  • Savanah

  • Tom

  • John

  • Les

  • Teagan

  • Dan

  • Nick

Friends

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you order me a product that I can't find anywhere in town?

La Bodega, by state law, must order alcohol products through a state licensed distributor. If the product you are searching for is not represented by a distributor in Alaska, then we are unable to order it for you.

When it comes to craft beer, we order everything available to us. If it's liquor, wine, etc. we can look into it.

Another option is to find it online and have it shipped to your home.  Beeradvocate.com has a terrific "Trading" forum, so for instance, you can trade someone a little Midnight Sun for some Fat Tire.

How do I legally serve alcohol at my upcoming public event?

Every event is very different depending on the players and the venue.

The two most common forms are the Catering Single Event Permit and the Non-Profit Special Event Permit.

You can find those at the following link.

www.dps.state.ak.us/ABC/permits.aspx

It is always recommended that you give the Alcohol Control Board a call.