Ordered a Mexican Candy, it really, really wasn't good. It also took us forever (more than 15 minutes) to order and receive cocktails. There were 2 sets of couples in there, too, so not busy. But somehow it took the bartender several minutes to even acknowledge our group. Save the aggravation, go to the brewery instead. read more

This is a fantastic distillery and tasting room with top notch service. Do not park next door - cheaper parking can be found a few blocks away in the area. read more

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Love this place. The bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable and the drinks are super tasty. I especially love their rum-based cocktails. Really low-key and casual. I always go when I'm in the area. read more

Never had a chance to check out this place, but it definitely was a nice change of scenery. Walked on over from the brewery and was surprised to find a very laid-back, cozy, chilled setting over at their distillery. Will be coming back very soon again!! Have a mixed drink and enjoy the view of the pretty carousel from truck yard. Tip! If you buy the glass and token combo from the brewery you get a token that gets you a cool glass when you purchase any mixed drink. Loved that! It was a nice surprise. Stop by and enjoy the night life without the hustle and bustle. read more

8th Wonder Distillery - Forgot the name, but it tasted just like Mexican candy! - Distilleries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really nice distillery. Their brewery is across the street. Delicious drinks available. Nice place to relax. Parking is expensive next door, but if you go a block away, it's much cheaper. read more

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We parked in a parking lot and saw an open door to this building on our way to 8th Wonder Brewery. We walked in and saw the 8th Wonder logo. There were not a lot of people - maybe 5-6 people, so I asked the bartenders, "What is this place? I see you have liquor?" The bartender explained, "This is our new distillery. It's been open less than 25 hours!" Cool! What was not cool were the lack of mixers and pricing. The distillery only serves gin and vodka, which is fine, but they did not have any non-carbonated mixers or juices such as cranberry juice (Cape Cod), orange juice (screwdriver), etc. To me, these are basic essentials that go with vodka, so to not go to the Super K Mart down the street and stock up a little bit seems negligent to me. I asked if I could get a Robert Muler without the beer and still be charged the full price, and the bartender refused. I thought that was rude. It wasn't like I was asking for a discount on the cocktail with one less ingredient. And it wasn't like the place was busy as we were the only ones ordering at the bar. Heck, while making my friend a Robert Muler, the bartender realized afterwards he forgot to add the beer (ended up topping off instead of mixing in the cocktail shaker), so what's the difference if I had ordered without beer in the first place? Furthermore, it's $6.50 including tax for a mixed drink of vodka and Sprite. The size? It's like the sippy cup size for a child. You can pay about the same or less at Lucky's Pub down the street for quadruple the size easily. If you're going to serve sippy cup portions, you should have sippy cup prices. I think if you want just beer though, this is less crowded (for now) and better than their brewery. There is no token system here (due to a separate liquor license than the brewery), which means you are under no obligation to drink, for example, all 3 of your drinks if you don't ever plan on visiting again. A can of beer (4 options were available, no drafts) was still $5, but no token required. At the time, the distillery was not able to keep a credit card tab open, but perhaps that will change. The TVs hadn't been set up yet, but I am sure that will change. If you want food, you need to go to the food trucks at 8th Wonder Brewery so I don't know how that works if you want to leave your drinks for a short while and return with food. I guess you better be with people who will watch your drink and save your spot. Hopefully they will bring in non-alcoholic mixers! read more

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Looking for local booze? 8th Wonder Distillery is known for making their own Vodka and Gin! Right in the heart of the upcoming East downtown action The Distillery has bartenders creating tasty and fun mixed drinks to compliment the craft of the Gin and Vodka. Feeling nostalgic? Look outside the window to view downtown or around the Distillery to see some of the seats which were once inside the Astrodome. Kid friendly with board games, TV set up for Netflix and main Tv to show the latest game playing. Not a mixed drink person, have a sample of the Vodka or Gin straight up. Or you can walk across the street to 8th Wonder brewer for great craft beers. read more

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My first time visiting 8th wonder and I loved it! To know that we have a local distillery here in Houston and so close by is amazing. It's hard producing your own among a slew of other brands but they definitely hold their own. I tasted their vodka with added sprite and it was soooooo good! Great flavor, very smooth, and nice on the palate. Their drink specials are amazing and they come with snacks!! Inside is comfy and inviting. Won't be my last visit!!! read more

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You know that friend that doesn't drink beer? You want to hang out, sure. But you, the beer lover, are constantly sacrificing your needs to accommodate your friend at some neighboring midtown bar that only serves Michelob Ultra and Dos Equis. Alas, 8th Wonder distillery has solved all your problems. Literally steps away from the original tap room, you'll enter a haven of gin and vodka. You can stick with a standard you-call-it or try one of their cocktail items. I'm going to take a wild guess and assume you can't bring the drink over to 8th Wonder Brewery. BUT you and your beer-hating-friend can finally find compromise. read more

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. I got a Mexican candy drink and oh my goodness was it good. This is a must visit place!

8th Wonder is an institution in East Downtown known for their great beers, the distillery across the street is good with a very similar atmosphere. They only serve vodka and gin which aren't two of my favorites. But the cocktails were actually pretty good and I think overtime this will get much better. I suggest you stop by. read more

Bartender didn't know how to make drinks. I got a mule and my husband got something else. They looked identical and both tasted awful. Environment was good and laid back. read more

8th Wonder Distillery - Drinks need a lot of work - Distilleries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really great space! They designed it nicely. The cocktails are delicious. Probably not the best option for a big group of people, but perfect for a date night or small group of friends. The location is great too. Close to 8th Wonder Brewery and many other great bars and restaurants. However, parking is always an issue on this side of town, so I suggest ride share or taking the green line train if you can! read more

No shade but take the first reviewer's experience with a grain of salt! If you frequent the brewery then expect the same great experience, service, and high quality product. I really wanted to try the gin and vodka neat to experience the true flavor and I must say they were both really good. You can buy one of the glasses for $4 if you purchase a drink. For us healthy people you can order a drink with Topo Chico for only $6 They do offer specialty cocktails which my boyfriend said was tasty. As with any other business they are still in the process of getting established in their space and it takes patience to understand that and be supportive. The space is beautiful and I can't wait to see how they add more seating and artwork. I really hope they have plans to sell the vodka and gin in stores or bars because Tito's is about to get a run for their money! read more

8th Wonder Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great staff and great drinks and vodka for sale!!! Such a unique spot with lots of natural light in the middle of Houston. Their drink selection is bomb! Also an awesome selection of infused vodkas. read more

8th Wonder Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The lady behind the bar was very rude and short to begin with. The place was pretty much empty with no one up at the bar. Then when we ordered a drink, I was served this sad excuse for a drink. It's not even HALF a drink! She rushed us to order just to get on her phone right after we walked off. I don't recommend this place at all. Terrible service and terrible drinks read more

8th Wonder Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went last week on a Thursday night. They had a guy out there cooking steak, crab cakes and amazingggg Mac and cheese. The drinks are good, I think my favorite was the Eastside. Bartenders were friendly and had all the jams. Cool vibe. Low key. Will definitely be going back for GrisbysGras steak nights!! read more

I've been to 8th wonder brewery and distillery several times, for the most part I've had a pleasant experience. My wife and I went today (3-28-21) and did not have such a good experience. The bartender was not very personable and only motioned towards the card reader whilst saying "you're welcome". This made things somewhat uncomfortable. We would have liked to stick around for a bit longer and order more drinks, but decided to walk across the street to Truck Yard where the atmosphere was nicer. Overall the drinks are good, I give them a 3.5 out of 5. I like the wonder mule (if you are into Moscow Mule's this is a good go to) and my wife likes the lemon droptop. Might take a break from this spot for a while and revisit when the service staff is in a better mood. read more

Thought the wall of beer cans was cool , went to check it out until the bartender told us to get away from the women's restroom. Won't be back. read more

Wow! This place is definitely what we needed downtown. Chill vibe, hot bartenders, and delicious craft cocktails! The Mariachi drink was so incredible and one of the best dirty martinis I have had in Houston. 8th Wonder really can do it all! read more

It's a small industrial single room with maybe 12 three person barrel tables. It has a very hip vibe to it. There a single bar that only serves gin and vodka drinks, both 8th Wonder distilled alcohols. The two stills are located behind glass with sample bottles from each of the alcohols. I had the dirty martini and the wife had a vodka tonic, both good. The price of the two drinks came out to $17.50 with a $2 tip. Overall we had a good time and glad to support a new local distillery from a great Houston brewery. read more

Absolutely love the drinks here! Really friendly staff, relaxed place. Only downside is that the seating inside is super uncomfortable - the bar stools are too tall for the tables, so it makes sitting and chatting a bit awkward. The other alternatives are these seats covered in the grass turf material. Those look cute, but sitting in them is really uncomfortable and itchy, plus the chairs rock when you try and sit down. Would recommend this place if you're in the area but wouldn't make a trip for the atmosphere due to the uncomfortable seating. The gin and vodka are delicious though, highly recommend taking a bottle home! read more

Came for the 2nd Saturday of the month show and it was nothing short of Fabfrigentastic. This us a hidden gem with a private event. Very reasonably priced show for a Houston Saturday night. Tonight's show was burlesque and it was outstanding. The Host himself us comical and keeps the audience going. Kits of puffs and excellent entertainment. Get your ticket early b4 they r sold out. Easy to get to. Easy parking. If you are looking for a late night 11pm show this is it. Plus the alcohol is outstanding. Of course because it is a distillery. We got a bottle of Rum and Whiskey to take home with us. read more

See my other review for the brewery which mentions the distillery. They're maybe a few hundred feet from each other and both are worth a visit any day of the week but combining is even better. The distillery doesn't have the outdoor space but has a very warm, welcoming environment with great drinks to boot. read more

Amazing drinks, sexy environment, good music, great service, and not too busy. Perfect.