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    Black Band Distillery

    4.2 (58 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Peter L.

    Very cool space in the warehouse district, Black Band is a true functioning distillery which also has a restaurant and bar. I've been here twice, both at the bar, and I really enjoyed the visits. It's definitely unique and upscale, with a restaurant section, bar, and patio. You can see the distillery through glass which gives the place a steam punk vibe. I tried a number of their whiskey based cocktails - old fashioneds, manhattans. and such. The cocktails are well-executed although they tend to run a tad sweet. Still, with the service and ambiance and quality, it's definitely a great spot to come alone or with a group.

    Kathy F.

    located in the warehouse district an up and coming area. The building is a century old filled with history a lot of the original bones have been kept. I would call this a very upscale distillery with everything they do. From the moment you walk in a see it's multi level done in monochrome colors very sleak and classy. You can sample by doing a flight or have a mixed drink. This is an organic distillery which shows the love they have for what they do. The food menu is a seasonal type menu since the food is sourced from local Midwest growers.

    Pork loin
    Rodger S.

    We had a wonderful meal at Black Band Distillery last week. This place is very classy & distinctive. It makes its own whiskey & vodka & gin & other kinds of liquor. For an appetizer, my husband & I shared an order of lamb ribs. They were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For my entree, I had the pork loin. It also was superb. Very flavorful & served with a tasty sauce & yummy carrots.

    Cocktail Flight

    The food was excellent. We had the sweet potato cornbread, apple blue salad and the Cornish hen with gnocchi. The cocktails were also good. We did also have the smash burger and fries. 3 of us shared all the plates. The fries were great, but the burger was just ok. Great service and ambience.

    We guest DJ'd vinyl night!
    Jenzie M.

    The bartenders are always knowledgeable. I've never had any kind of food that was bad. Although I will say as a person has to eat gluten-free due to celiac disease, and not just the new rave of gluten-free food, I struggled with finding some options. I love attending their vinyl night on Mondays. Chill atmosphere sometimes I'll come down with a Book to draw other times I just like meeting friends and chatting. Most the time that's good. Sometimes the music is a little bit too loud. Highly recommend checking it out.

    Coming from Chicago, this restaurant felt like it belongs among the other great restaurants in the West Loop. The drinks..amazing, the food..amazing. Our server Jonah was super attentive and didn't steer us wrong. They have their own distillery on premises, and we left with a bottle of their own Bourbon. Will definitely be back again.

    Billy Blues and ? Jingle
    Kari B.

    I love this place! Great drinks and food. I love the sharing idea because you get to taste a variety of delicious items. We loved them all. Tonight it was Brussel sprouts, Korean oyster mushrooms, bao buns, crab cakes and lamb chops. We were so into it we only got a picture of our tasty drinks. We sat upstairs this time. Nice and warm and cozy. If you order all at the beginning you can have a quick dinner. They were very nice about accommodating our dairy allergy and marked the menu for us. Service was good.

    Scrimp boil
    Heidi K.

    What a unique place in Peoria's warehouse district. Beautiful building on the in and outside. They make their own wisely and gin which are amazing. The menu is small but all the dishes were very tasty. Great place to have a nice drink and enjoy a beautiful meal indoor or outdoors.

    Cabbage Fritter and some Chicken.
    Eric D.

    Nice place. Not so nice staff! Dined on a Thursday, not very busy at all. Upon entering the building I asked by host. " can I help you" not would that be a table for two? I shrugged it off. So we took a seat at the bar. The place is really nice. Some great features. We ordered a couple drinks. The drinks were tasty. When we came in we asked if the full menu would be offered at the bar. It was, however we waited a long time to get a menu. Had to stop the bar tender and ask for one. Had to ask to order. Had to ask for a second drink even the the smug bartender looked at our empty glasses. I think the fact that I hadn't shaved and have long hair had something to do with it. We don't want your kind around here! Well cool I heard yeah loud and clear! Only reason they get a three is cause the food was really decent. As for the stuck up staff. Piss off

    Beef Hearts!

    The food was incredible, the service was quick and the staff is very knowledgeable. Go in and try the beef hearts! They melt in your mouth 10/10 will be back!!

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    Hands down the best meal I've had in Peoria. This would stand up to food in Chicago, New York, or New Orleans. Well done.

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    3 years ago

    Great Food. Greater Whisky. Greaterer Service. Greatererer Vibes. Classy retrofitted establishment in the heart of the original whiskeytown.

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    3 years ago

    Wonderful service, refreshing drinks, the appetizers were awesome, and the steak was cooked to perfection.

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    Black band is an incredible experience mixing fabulous food and a great bar atmosphere.

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    Great fun tasting different offerings paced as selections came up. Everything served was exceptional!

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    4 years ago

    Someone needs to light a fire on the bartenders and cooks service is terribly slow. This was on a Thursday too.

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    3 years ago

    Creative food and drink choices, good value for perfectly sized portions. Recommend giving it a try

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    3 years ago

    Service, food and drinks were superb. If you are looking for a great restaurant this is the place. Enjoy!

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    Star Union Spirits

    4.8(24 reviews)
    51.4 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    Damn place has too many selections that are not really selections because everything tasted so good…read moreI had to stop tasting or I would have had to buy them out and my credit card only allows so much before it reports me to my wife. I do NOT like bourbon. Yet, somehow, tasting theirs made me decide that it is just some bourbons I don't like. And may I also add, that I do not like rum as a sipping drink, it only belongs in a coke as a teenager. Their rum (specifically the navy strength rum) holy cow, a perfect sipping "whiskey." NOW, I come to the liquors I like, nay love, as life itself. Scotch whiskey...... they don't make it..... ok then my other favorite nectar of the gods, TEQUILA.... Specifically repasado or anejo. In this case, theirs is called "rested tequila." It is sweet for tequila, but only for "unsweetened tequila" meaning no added BS or sugar (which surprisingly some big labels use.) it has a profile similar but BETTER and less sweet than Casamigos repasado. It is really VERY good, not astringent and deceptively smooth so that it could be dangerous, time will tell. This place is worth a 20-30 mile detour to check out their tasting room and cave like atmosphere. It is a shame we were not at this place 40 years ago when I could have lit up a cigar. Oh well.

    Update Made a return visit to see my favorite mixologist…read morecreate another fantastic espresso martini for me and an old fashioned for my husband. This time we got to meet her parents visiting from Minnesota too and a good time was had by all. Really cool setting in the old Westclock factory building. Be sure to stop by next time you're in Peru.

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