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    Happy hour specials

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    Smothered fries - build your own!
    Marianne G.

    I've had MANY great experiences at this Distillery. Multiple times I've come here just for drinks and I'm never let down. Their cocktails are what get me the most, but they also have beer and wine. They have seasonal menus along with their staple items. They also have a whole selection of full size bottles of spirits for purchase, and beer to go, too! Their food is very specific and different. If you are kind of a picky eater, you probably wouldn't want to eat here. They do have lots of seating choices - a balcony up top, some tables out front, and some patio covered and uncovered in the back! Overall, the staff is great and this is a unique and lovely place to check out!

    Andrew C.

    Ventured out a little ways and found this spot. A unique location with downstairs and upstairs seating and a back patio area so actually quite a bit of space. Some nice drink specials and good food. Our service was quick and friendly too. My wife got the burger and I went with the Wednesday special of wings. The wings were pretty tasty and had good flavor and my wife's burger was pretty tasty and good seasoning and delicious fries that came with it. There was a live folk type band playing while we were there but they also closed at 9. We'd venture out again based on this experience.

    Red Colleen on the left, river otter on the right.

    Great beers (we had the red Colleen and the river otter IPA) really solid menu, and a great staff. Definitely worth a visit.

    a bottle of bourbon and a glass of lemonade
    Jerika N.

    Stumbled across this spot since it was near the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit in Walker. Kind of an odd spot since it's on a busy street, but they've definitely optimized the space! There is ample seating inside and out, but my friend and I opted for the bar. We had great bartenders, excellent cocktails, and I ended up buying a bottle of the Crescent Creek Bourbon. Excited to open it at home!

    Heartbreak Lemonade
    Danielle G.

    My husband and I stopped by for a rare date night out - he had a gift card. They have a nice area out back with heat lamps and picnic tables but the mosquitoes were out so we ventured back inside. I am dairy free currently and the server was very helpful in guiding me to my options on the menu. I got a Rosemary Gin Fizz to begin with and my husband got the Heartbreak Lemonade, both were delicious and understated - not too strong, not too sweet. My entree was so amazing I am still thinking about it - Nasi Goeng, basically Indonesian fried rice. Slightly sweet, but not overly so. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the side of cucumbers and tomatoes was refreshing. My husband enjoyed his Buffalo burger and onion rings - I even stole an onion ring though I'm not a huge fan, these were perfectly crispy. Service was quick and friendly. We'll definitely be back!

    Manhattan
    Tonja J.

    1st time in, we drove 45 mins to come try it out after seeing photos on Facebook. Cute spot, lots of seating, good food. We had the burgers and they were very fresh & hot which was very pleasing. The drinks are not weak or watered down, they serve you well. I had a Manhattan for the 1st time & it kicked my butt. Also had the Apple cider sangria, not over sweet, pretty good. Hubby had a hot toddy and blonde draft. We were both very pleased. Service was great! The only downside is that I think they need pictures for their drinks. I was intrigued by the photos of the drinks I saw on fb, but the drink menu there had no pictures. I think ordering a cocktail with your eyes is much easier than trying to think what the drink will be like. It was the photos on fb that brought us here.

    Butterbier and Maple Rumble.. Both good!
    Heather P.

    Great service, good drinks and AMAZING food! We originally were attracted to this restaurant because they had fried apples on their dessert menu (I had something similar at an apple festival years ago and have been searching for something similar since, these did not disappoint!!!!!). We shared some fantastic hand dipped onion rings, dill pickle soup (no westside cafe, but still good iykyk), and got sandwiches. Both the apple gouda toastie and apple pie burgers were great. Completely stuffed but wanting what we originally came for the fried apples for dessert were absolutely perfection! Only negative of our trip was sitting in the barrel chairs as they were a weird height for the tables and our sandwiches were messy and needed some close chomping but they had other options we'd use in the future when we return. Cool hidden gem!

    Butter beer!
    Britta M.

    Bier Distillery is a great change of pace from the local breweries. They have a great barrel tables and large metal and wood stools, with a great space and atmosphere for trying new drinks. Each time I've been here it's a bit empty which makes it slightly awkward, so I wished they had music or something playing. Their bartender wasn't too attentive to the table either though we were the only table occupied. They have a small snack menu, so we ordered the pita chips with hummus which were delicious, we'd definitely order them again. For drinks we tried the butterbeer which tastes like cream soda (which I liked but the other 3 in the group really disliked saying it was too sweet and lacked alcohol). I also had their moonshine margarita which was just ok. I'd be willing to give them another shot with a more staple drink like an old fashioned and see how their liquors taste. Overall not too impressed, but I did like the feel of the building!

    Joseph H.

    SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 3 AESTHETICS: 4 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.57 One thing I've learned since moving here is that people tend to sit in their little bubbles and don't travel far from the beat of the downtown bustle. After adventuring out of the area, due to friends inviting us to live jazz, we determined that this brewery is absolutely amazing. Their drinks are pure genius and delicious. They finally just opened they their kitchen for food which was tasty and astounding. This brewery is a work of art and their only down fall is that they aren't closer to downtown. Out of every brewery in Grand Rapids this has been the one to impress me the most. For drinks I ordered the lavender gin martini which was wonderful and sweet but not over powering. I also had a flight of their beers and they are just brilliantly brewed. For dinner I ordered the Dutch boy burger and it was the best burger I've eaten in Grand Rapids. It reminded me a lot of the burgers I ate in the west coast at in-n-out. Of course it wasn't the same but the burger to bun ratio was very similar. Today's restaurant mentality is that if your burger isn't massive that people will complain. They keep the patties thin and give you the option of 1/2/3 patties. The bun was very fresh and toasted to perfection. Will probably be the only place I'll be going for burgers while I live here. The fries weren't too impressive but mainly because I don't like thick fries. I'll probably go with the salad next time. The order time was a 3, but only because they were short staffed and it was so packed. They apologized many times and made up for the wait with delicious drinks and amazing customer service. If you haven't been here because it's off the beaten path and too north from you then take the time. Definitely worth the visit even if you're just looking for drinks. At some point they will have to expand because they have a great product and will continue to bring in business. Also, they have live music which is a huge plus for me. Definitely in the top 3 distilleries/breweries for me.

    Absinthe Drip
    Dezirae R.

    Went to check them out while we were out looking around for somewhere to eat! They had absolutely AMAZING drinks, one of the drinks I ordered was the Absinthe Drip Experience. Let me tell you, it was definitely an experience ! The workers were super friendly and helpful! Would definitely go back! P.S. make sure to try the smothered fries(;

    Apple Pie Burger

    Apple pie Burger was great! Cheeseburger salad was decent. The beers and atmosphere was a 10/10. We also ordered cheese balls which were very yummy

    Salty Dog with gin, grapefruit, and a spicy salt rim.
    Terrance W.

    Hand-made cocktails, high quality food, casual environment, friendly staff, everything I want from a restaurant.

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    Thank you for the super detailed review!!!

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    Thank you Eileen for visiting, and thank you for your kind words!

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    Thanks for your generous review and valuable feedback. Cheers!

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    Great drinks made with alcohol and beer brewed/distilled on site. Friendly staff and a great establishment to hang out in.

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    Fantastic service, food and drinks are always wonderful. Highly recommend, one of the few places I feel comfortable going during covid.

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    Bier Distillery is a terrific spot! Good food, creative and in line with their Dutch Heritage; beer is a good range from dark to lighter.

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