Go for the Bloody Mary, stay for the poutine. I had read about River Raisin Distillery on yelp and…read moresurprised my husband with a visit here during his birthday week. They distill several spirits and sell them by the bottle for purchase. They ONLY serve the Bloody Mary's on Sunday. It is a welcoming place with staff that enjoys what they do. The drinks were great and the food was delicious. We had the tater tot poutine. The space is cozy in the main room but there are tables in the back. Get here when they open.

What a treat to have local entertainment of such amazing quality! We love the folk music that is…read morebeing supported and enjoy the local ambience. I don't drink alcohol, but they do have such a great venue that it's worth going out there. The food truck has been good.

the service here is so great and all the syrups are made in house! Love the seasonal drinks too…read morehighly recommend

Went in for the first time yesterday and it was an amazing experience! Great service, excitement…read moreabout my first time being there and a welcoming environment with a history of the business and walk through of their beers

What a fun find! A friend took me to A2 Distilling and we had a lovely evening sipping amazing…read morecocktails and catching up. The inside space is small but inviting and they have outdoor seating for nice days. I tried the Cucumber Basil Gimlet and it was so refreshing. Definitely the best cucumber cocktail I've ever tried and it really sold me on their summer gin! She got the Winter King which was also tasty and featured their winter gin. You can buy the bottles to go and they would make great gifts. The Jalapeño Pants was a really tasty spicy cocktail with a flavorful tahin/salt rim and featuring their fall gin. The bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled at making their craft cocktails.

Been here a number of times and still hadn't reviewed! Cool industrial vibe here with lots of…read moreoutdoor seating. A lovely place for happy hour or to play hooky from work. Or be here at a normal time for normal reasons, haha. Cocktails are always decent, though maybe a bit overwrought and on the sweet side. Can't say I can always taste all the ingredients they put in. Sometimes simple can be best. The N/A watermelon spritz I had didn't have much flavor. Could have used less spritz, I guess. Today specifically we came for the Tacos El Panda truck; they have great birria and we fancied a cocktail as well. In the past we also enjoyed the Juicy Oyster truck.

Had the best time here. The owner was awesome and very welcoming. 10/10 will always visit when I'm…read morein town!!!

We hosted our rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding at the Ugly Dog. Rob and his staff were…read moreamazing to work with and they really went the extra mile to make sure that our evening went well. We rented the upstairs area as well as the back of the distillery for a sit down dinner. The space was really perfect! They made signs for our guests for 'bride and groom drinks' as well as a decorated sign directing the guests upstairs. We had so many compliments from our guests. The bartenders were super helpful. Honestly, we could not have been happier. After dinner several guests shot pool and played darts. Such a pleasure to work with.

First of all, Ernest Scarano should have been in the commercials where he is labeled "The most…read moreinteresting man in the world." If you're lucky enough to get a few minutes to chat with him, you'll see exactly what I mean. The whisky is outstanding and must be tried. This distillery is a combination of Ernie and Mark hard work and dedication as well as Ernie personally lobbying the State of Ohio to allow these products to flow. I can't say enough good about this place and the great Americans running it.

My wife and I stopped in while visiting family in Elmore. Ernest was great to talk to and gave us…read morea nice tour of their distilling process. These are really good rye whiskeys. The old homicide is one of the better craft rye whiskeys that I have ever had. This place is a must if you are in the Elmore area and like whiskey.

I was told about this place from a friend and had to give it a shot. I promise you, it is not…read morenearly as scary as it looks from the outside. In fact, after my visit, I think I actually appreciate its rough appearance. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was entering "the real deal" of craft; nothing fancy - just quality. In addition to his beers, he also makes his own spirits and the whiskey was absolutely phenomenal. I'm not a huge whiskey guy so I'm sure a "snobby" person may have a different opinion but it's most definitely worth a shot during your visit. The owner, who was working behind the bar, was extremely personable and seemed to make quick friends with every guest that came in. You could tell he takes a lot of pride in his craft. I will be back and will make sure I bring others with me to experience this hidden gem.

We had a great visit at Michigan brewing works!! It was a freezing cold day so schools were closed…read moreacross the metro Detroit area, giving us the unique opportunity for a day trip. When you pull into the parking lot, it can be hard to tell which building the brewery was in. Particularly since there was snow covering the signs. Once we figured it out it was an adventure from there! The ambiance... It reminded me of a mix between a basement bar from the 70s and an old West bar. The owner, Bobby, was awesome! He was so friendly and relatable. We learned all about his farm, his family, and his animals. Love it! He introduced us to his amazing black garlic gin. I mean it was delicious!!! He made a great bloody Mary with it, and it was one of the best I have had. He also sent us home with some garlic and horseradish! We tried some interesting black garlic which was the consistency of a gummy bear and delicious. I can't wait to go back in the summer months. It was such a beautiful place!

We came to give the craft cocktails a try as the menu carries a variety of gin drinks. Between the…read more2 of us we tried 4 different gin drinks and all were delicious with unique flavors. The ambiance is a bit on the darker side but welcoming and waitress/ bar staff are attentive. Keep in mind there is no food or snacks. This is a good place to go pre-/post-dinner. Lastly, there is a lot of street parking as the lot holds maybe 3 cars so don't be surprised

Great place for live music. Service and drinks are always good. Don't sleep on the mocktails!read more

Cute, clean, and welcoming spot…read more We try to support local so we frequent Red Cedar every couple of months or so. The live music is nice as are the crowds the free entertainment brings. However, it seems the drinks have gotten a bit more expensive and for seemingly less quantity. The lite food options pair well with the cocktail menu, they are perfect for a happy hour situation or a galavanting night or out!

Local craft distillery that creates a unique blend of vodkas, bitters, etc. Literally everything at…read morethe bar is home made. We visited late and really just stopped in to get a drink but the owner was there and gave us a quick tour. We explored the machines, barrels and containers used to make all spirits and learned about the process of creating their unique blend of spirits. The history of this place is very compelling and our drinks (flamingo) were crafted with perfection. We left with their Apple vodka and that bottle didn't make it through the weekend. The night we visited, no events occurred but the owner did mention they have live music and other events regularly. An overall cute spot I'd return to.

Stopped by to use some Royal Oak Dollars. It was busy, but not too crazy on a Saturday night. We…read moretried the old fashion, brown Russian, hot chocolate stache and smoking section. All were really good. The hot chocolate stache was good for people who can't handle too much whisky :). The staff was very friendly and the ambiance is warm and inviting with couches and string lights in the back room.

I can't imagine a scenario where I drop below a 5 star rating. Phenomenal whiskey and rye. Top…read morenotch service. My favorite is the Stink Eye Rye. I would put that up against any Rye in the country. I have been to several different distilleries across the country but Motor City is my favorite.