I'd heard so much about this distillery in Napa & was looking forward to giving it a try. They…read moreoffer tours &/or cocktails. Upon our arrival, we were instructed to seat ourselves & we're quickly attended by a server. The ambiance was nice, they have an indoor outdoor setup & they had live music. They have a variety of cocktails, which were very pretty & flavor wise were good -- though I don't feel like they measured up to their price tag. Of the two drinks I ordered, I enjoyed the Passinho the most, the Playa Azul was a little too sweet for me.

My wife found this gem on Yelp and we are not disappointed. Our second visit and our hostess Ivette…read moreconfirmed the fifth star. As soon as we walked in we were immediately greeted and seated. The relaxed ambiance of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests. The dim lighting, soothing music, decor is a relaxing vibe and the mixers OOOMMGEEE for real. Refreshing and mixed just right. We definitely will be back.

Stopped by the 1300 1st Street location for the first time. My initial plan was just to do a quick…read morepick-up of our member shipment, but after walking in I decided to do a quick tasting. I really love this location. Right in the heart of Downtown Napa. I had only been to the Oxbow location, previously. This place is beautiful. Greeted by Marrisa and Sammy. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tasting so much, I bought four more bottles! I would have loved to stay longer, but I had other plans. I really want to go back and spend more time and relax since I was in a bit of a rush this time. Thank you Marrisa and Sammy. You really made my stop enjoyable and I could see how the other customers enjoyed your presence as well.

Beautiful, airy, stylish tasting room…read more Amazing selection of bourbon and gin. Great customer service. Highly recommend the sacrilege and their reserve selection of bourbon.

Came in around 11:50am on a Monday. We needed to pick up our club items and had a tasting too!!…read moreThere was a new liquor- Sierra verde A must try! The owners were here today and as usual they are super friendly and helpful. The tasting room is relaxing and homey we love it here!!!

We were in the area doing some wine tasting and decided to check out this place. The inside is…read morereally nice but not very big. We did two flights, one of Rum and the other of whiskey tastings and one gin and tonic drink. Both flights were delicious, great notes on each, and a light palate. I'm not big gin drinker but I was surprised how well the gin tasted. I'd order a gin drink anytime. The place is really nice and the service was good. We will definitely be back for some more flights.

We stopped by Hanson Distillery on a whim after wine tasting nearby, and it ended up being one of…read morethe highlights of our day. For most of us, it was our first time vodka tasting, and we were warmly welcomed and seated immediately upon arrival. After being introduced to the tasting menu, we each selected three to four vodka flavors to sample, followed by a handcrafted cocktail of our choice. The tasting experience was thoughtfully curated, and the staff was exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and eager to answer questions. To make the experience even better, we ordered a fresh wood fired pizza that paired perfectly with the tasting. Every vodka we sampled was excellent, showcasing both quality and creativity, and the cocktails were equally impressive. From the attentive service to the relaxed atmosphere, the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely return the next time we're in Sonoma.

Hanson of Sonoma Distillery in Sonoma,CA…read more Do you want you want to switch up your wine tasting opps in Napa and Sonoma? How about vodka tasting? Well if that sparks an interest, check out Hanson of Sonoma Distillery in Sonoma, CA, on Highway 12. They make organic vodka infused with real fruit. It's award winning. $25 tastings six vodka flights. $75 tasting with a tour of the distillery. They have other assorted tasting flights $35 plus and cocktails $15. Some of the vodka infused flavors are habanero, mandarin orange, meyer lemon and cucumber. They also have infused gin and whiskey. They have small bites as well. The tasting room has great all around vibes. Friendly, down to earth staff. Right when I stepped in, I noticed the design aesthetics. I liked the full bar look with the stacked shelves and the lounge area. Beautiful, modern tasting room. The building outdoor grounds has a pond and seating area. However when I visited, the entire pond water surface was covered with algae. But I'm sure they'll work to clean that up making it picture perfect; the outdoor garden and landscaping is quite beautiful. Selfie opp.

Great venue for large parties. It's a "beer garden" with lots of tables, a grassy area, and places…read moreto stand to enjoy bevvies. We came here between games for a tournament. There were over 30 people in our party. The service was impressive considering we had a lot of orders and they pumped out our food as quickly as they could. You order from your table using the QR code on the table. Each family was able to place their orders separately so we didn't have to worry about splitting the table later and Venmo-ing each other later. Excellent!!! Tempura Green Beans: I liked the aioli dipping sauce it was paired with. The bean had a good bite. Perfect for sharing. Hawaiian Ahi Poke: Also perfect for sharing. The poke was good. I like that it had guacamole. Lots of tortilla chips to dig into this hearty little appetizer. Wings: The buffalo sauce and the ranch sauce were served on the side so you can control how saucy or how spicy you want to eat your wings. I enjoyed the wings by itself because it was flavorful, but I also enjoyed it with both sauces. Summer Corn Salad: A little wilty for my preference but it was good and different as far as salads go. Had a little spicy bite to it.

Came by on a weekday evening with friends toward the end of summer and the place gave off a cool,…read morekickback, relaxed vibe. There were QR codes on the table you could order from, and we saw one worker explain a charging mishap to another table because it looked like someone used the wrong code (each table had its unique code). Food was delivered after a decent waiting time and self-serve water was near one of the bars. Food was ok for the price - our table was expecting fries with their burger order since the pictures advertised it, but their orders came with potato chips instead. The sangria was good and it was easily shareable. We wished there were more options for food. There was live music also playing, and tons of seating around. It also looks like there was mini golf and an ice cream stand on the other side, which was an additional charge. Overall, a decent place to have drinks with some friends in an outdoor casual environment, but probably don't come if you're looking to get full.

We stopped by the Hollywood Room to have a couple drinks and enjoy some live music before heading…read moreto another event. Located in the Napa Valley Distillery, it's a beautiful space that combines both indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe here was very casual on a Saturday. We enjoyed the sounds of Robert Gastellum's Latin Jazz Fusion Band doing their thing on the congas, trumpet, sax, keyboard, drums, and bass. It was cool entertainment, even if the sound quality wasn't perfect. For drinks, we ordered a Whiskey Sour and Strawberry Coast at the bar, and the staff said they'd bring it out to our seats. The wait times were a bit long for what I expected with the bar being fairly empty earlier in the evening. But the workers were friendly. The Strawberry Coast was delicious, though a tad too sweet for my taste. Overall, this is a cool spot especially if they have a show going on, no fee, just good times... and a parking lot too.

I'm a big fan of speakeasy's and the creative bartenders and drinks one can usually find in these…read moretypes of establishments. After dinner at Napa Valley Bistro we decided to drop by here on a Saturday night. They had a lady singing in the warehouse area and were charging a $5 cover charge. We had no interest in listening to the music so when I asked a guy at the front if we could just go to the bar and have a drink, he said "sure". So we didn't have to pay the cover which was nice. We walked over to the bar and sat down, (we were the only ones in the bar). The bartender Alexander greeted us and gave us a couple of menus. The drinks listed seemed very good but I was looking to go off menu. First Alexander made me a Tequila drink that was very good. The wife ordered the Flamenco, another Tequila drink that has Passionfruit syrup and Raspberry Shrub. This was very good as well. For my next drink Alexander asked me if I liked Scotch. I told him that I didn't really drink Scotch but he had a drink in mind that he thought I would like. I don't know what it was. It was a tad spirit forward but it was good as well. Fot my next drink I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with Gin or Rum but Alexander recommended their Mai Tai. Looking at the ingredients on the menu this is not your mother's Mai Tai. No Coconut, no Orange or Pineapple Juice. Other than Orgeat it looks like their version is pretty much all Rum. While making the drink Alexander torched a cinammon stick and dropped some Lime peel curls over the glass. It was quite the presentation. Sadly, the drink was just a bit too strong for me. It just seemed like drinking a big glass of Rum. After noticing that I was not thrilled with the Mai Tai Alexander said he would happily make me something else. So I asked him for an Industry Sour and he said he could make on with Gin. He brought me the drink and whatever Amaro he used for the drink was verey potent. Very strong herbal components and a big hint of minty flavor. It was a bit overpowering but I respected the drink. I asked Alexander if he could make it a touch sweeter and he added some more simple syrup and that improved the drink quite a bit. A few regulars came in while we were there and asked for Espresso Martini's. I've had a few Espresso Martini's in my time and I even make my own version at home with Vanilla Vodka, homemade Kahlua and Luxardo Espresso Liquer. But the ones that Alexander made had to be the most elaborate I've ever seen. I saw him put drops of something into the shaker tins and do some dry shaking before making the drinks. He also torched cinammon sticks and laid them across the top of the glasses. I've never seen an Espresso Martini made this way. Made me want to try one. Overall the experience at the Hollywood Room was very good. Alexander is a great bartender that certainly knows his craft. He was very open to trying things and surprising me with drinks that I hadn't had before, which I really like. I would say that he's not super outgoing though. Maybe he's just a reserved, quiet guy.

The easiest 5 star review I've ever left. The friendliest…read morepeople you'll ever meet walking into an establishment. The way they take time to think about every single ingredient going into a cocktail or their food offerings. An extremely nice place to take a date, or your family where you can feel relaxed and accepted, yet not lacking in a beautiful atmosphere. I've met some of my closest friends here! My favorite signature cocktail is the mango jalapeño which they thankfully sell in 4 packs and they taste just as good as if they were made fresh. I'm not scared to try drinks made with liquor that I normally wouldn't drink as they are so scientific about the ingredients going into the cocktail that it flows so nicely! They've turned me back onto whiskey just with how delicious it is. Also they kill it with the gin and vodka flavors. 10/10 will always tell my friends and family to visit when they're in town, and if you're a townie and you haven't been here- wtf are ya doin?

This is a cute place I had never heard of some friends told me about it. We had some delicious…read moredrinks and a tasting flight which is always nice, while playing a game of uno which they provide, as well as some other games.

Had a tour at Charbay Winery & Distillery. It's in St. Helena on Spring Mtn Rd, it's a windy road…read moreand you need to have reservations to go there. We did the tasting, reg price $20pp. You can taste these things: Green Tea Aperitif 2010 Chardonnay, St. Helena 2007 Syrah, Lake County Pomegranate Dessert Wine Still House Port 2006 Wines were tasty, hubby bought 3 bottles. They have Meyer Lemon Trees & Buddha's Hand Trees, so cool.

This is THE most interesting Spring Mountain place we have ever visited. John took care of us, is…read morepart of the extended Karaksavic Charbay family, and spend over a decade in South Africa in the wine business. He is quite knowledgeable and really helps you get into the whole 'distillery thing'. The only legal 'still' in Wine Country. We learned a lot about the 13 generations of distillers (the newly minted 14th generation Miles too), the distillery process, saw two 'at scale' and one mid-range, and one 'tiny still' machinery and the amazing innovations that have set the 'distilled' world on fire. Who thought that whiskey, brandy, vodka, green-tea aperitifs from Napa Valley could make such an impact? Their new R5 Whiskey is distilled from Racer 5 beer from Bear Republic Brewery (this 'beer' stock is quite an innovation'). They only pour/serve 24% alcohol or less (wines, ports and Green Tea aperitif), (one exception - they 'sell brandy'. We had two very nice ports - the Distillers' port (plural possesive) is quite nice. This is a MUST see place during your Napa Valley trip.

My daughter and her new husband booked Savage and Cooke Aka (Redwood Empire) as their venue for…read moretheir reception. They have been closed with a change of ownership and they were the first event under new ownership, We couldn't have been more pleased. They didn't have an events manager yet. Thank you to Kat for making sure we had an amazing event. Many of their management team came to this location to pitched in and make it perfect! The venue is located in the second floor. Dark hardwood floors and light oak bourbon barrels are around and through the venue. Wow what ambience! Elegant and romantic vibe. Currently not open for walk ins, but believe you can call and setup a bourbon/whiskey tasting. Would be a great location for corporate events as well.

Our third visit and we feel like we're getting a sense of the rhythm of the place…read more First, the space is cool. Industrial, post cold-war leftover structure they made their own. Amid derelict epic dry dock gantry crane trusses and girders and concrete and 19th century brickwork and the potential fragrances of nuclear/PCBs/dioxin toxic soils underfoot. Don't stand in one place too long, I think. Enough o' that. Dining space is appointed consistent with the industrial surroundings yet still feels warm. Some hi-tops in bar area ready to go. Several tables around the dining space in various deuce/four-top plans. Full bar has several stools at the beautifully carved arcade with one of the most energetic, personable, knowledgeable bartenders this side of the bay bridge. He'll lay out the mash bill for every one of their house distilled spirits if u ask. Legend. Their distilled selections are impeccable and should be sampled while ur there. Wine and beer list is well considered and covers the bases. Menu is fried chicken/southern/soul spirited done consistently and well. My highlights being the pork braised collards with a touch of spice, chicken sandwich and crinkle cuts. Mmmm, pot likker. Don't miss that. Sandwich is robust, crispy, dressed flavorful and balanced. Crinkle cut fries crispy and fluffy inside. Dippin' heaven. Dining service can feel a bit sluggish, disjointed and inattentive at times. Don't fear being a little assertive for what u want, staff are gracious always even if a little behind the vibe. Consider also their scheduled hours of operation. Now thurs thru Sunday. What we've found is by Sunday afternoon u may face a lack of many things from the menu. Our last: Order BLT salad? No bacon. No tomatoes. No go. Ok. How 'bout fried green beans? No green beans. Kinda felt like, "Ok, tell me what u do have." Chicken sandwiches? Yep. Ok do that. Thats the way it goes sometimes. By the time my belly was full with yummy chicken I wasn't mad at 'em. The awesome after lunch S&C bourbon manhattan at the bar further mellowed my mild service-harsh. Get in, get early. Rest rooms are to the left of the bar. Clean and roomy. Come as u are unisex appointments. Hand wash station as you return to dining room. Joe Bob says go Savage what they're Cooke-n.

If you're a foodie then this foodie tour is for you. We…read moreactually had originally done this Napa tour back in 2015. My wife was adamant in wanting to do the Sonoma foodie tour since she had never been in Sonoma before. Sherry kept in constant contact with my wife by email & text as she was our same tour guide back then. In fact she called her the day before & expressed concern of establishments not fully opened due to covid. So she managed to persuade my wife to do the foodie tour in Napa again instead. Maybe bc my wife told her she was wearing a long dress. Yup that did it! Sherry had started us at the infamous Oxbow public market with taking pics of the 4 of us in front. Yes that was a plus bc how often do you vacation & you do a quick selfie of everywhere you go? Ugh...all the time! LOL Sherry was informative, personable & quite the leader for our tour. She was sensitive to our needs & we totally enjoyed our six different stops walking leisurely from Oxbow market to throughout downtown Napa & back to the market. We had even walked by their farmers market which was on a Tuesday but unfortunately they were in the process of closing up since it was already noon. Our tour was a full three hours & we were totally satiated. What was quite enjoyable was we were with another couple whom we already knew in advance. Supposedly there was supposed to be 6 of us but that third couple mistakenly came the day before. Haha my wife said it was bc the Mercury was in retrograde! This foodie tour was ultimately like our own private tour! Yay! It was also to celebrate my wife's birthday. She had the time of her life. Thank you Sherry! Hope to go on your foodie tour in Sonoma one day soon! Book your next foodie tour here in Napa with Sherry! I highly recommend her. Remember to support these small local businesses & don't forget to tip!

Wow!! What an experience!! Sherry was our tour guide and a great one! She picked the perfect spots…read more Every item we ate was amazing. We went back and grabbed more English muffins from Model Bakey, they're to die for! Would def recommend for anyone heading to the Napa area. So glad we did it! We also met a nice couple who was in our group. Nicely priced too.