We have been a couple of times to enjoy the well-made, and professionally prepared cocktails. While the gin is the "spotlight" here, the bourbon is equally good...so a manhattan crafted well is a special treat. This is the first time we had dinner there, and we were excited to try the food. So, here is a bit of a review to help the restaurant as well as the customer. Cheese board with our cocktails was terrific...lots of accompaniments to compliment the cheese. BUT...the server should have described each of the cheeses on the plate so we could know what we were enjoying. Our server was so pleasant...really nice. BUT, she needs a little more training to be a great server. She asked if we wanted an olive in our manhattan...and I about fell out of my chair! NEVER an olive in a manhattan! She also did not appear to know what Chèvre was in describing a dish. Just help her out and give her some good training...she'll be great. It was Patty's Day, so the dishes on the menu were Irish. The Irish Stew was very tasty, but the meat needed to be braised longer to make it more tender. Flavors were great. The Mushroom Shepherd's Pie was also quite good...lots of mushroom varieties and good beefy sauce. Desserts were OK...fig and chèvre pastry was the best. All in all...we had a great time and really enjoy this unique place. I'd like to see the team better trained with the menu and cocktail items...it will make this place a terrific place. We really like it here...and it will continue to get better. read more

Short but wonderful menu. Excellent waitstaff. Our favorite restaurant in the area, though it's nearly an hours drive from home. Music on weekends. This place is a jewel! read more

We heard about this local distillery and had to try it. We loved the chill atmosphere and the friendly staff. You wouldn't feel underdressed in a plain t-shirt and jeans, or overdressed in heels and a skirt. I like that. The prices are fair - the flights are reasonably priced. The food was flavorful and well presented. Overall, it had an upscale feel. Cozy, intimate, and very charming, we enjoyed our time there and will go back. Try all the varieties of gin... they're very good! read more

Stopped by on our way back to CLE, Young staff on hand were very nice and attentive, made great drinks, food was excellent!

Stopped on our way home from dropping our kiddos back to college and had a lovely time. Cocktails divine, chefs snack really delicious and the staff couldn't have been nicer! Our server Kristin, a delight and Cheryl was lovely to chat with also. We will be back with friends in tow!!! read more

So my wife and I stopped by based on a suggestion. We were very happy! The decor is very warm and inviting. The cheese board was excellent with a plethora of accoutrements to accompany it. The small plate dinners were extremely flavorful and satisfying to share. Scott, our mixologist was very knowledgeable, attentive, and took care of our needs in a timely fashion. The trip 90 minute drive was well worth it. We will plan it again! read more

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We went here for the first time last evening. Although their libations were limited to gin, vodka & beer, we were very glad we stayed for supper. The food was delicious (chicken breast). The service was friendly and first rate as well. They also had a young lady entertainer who had the voice of an angel. The facility is an old farm barn transformed into a distillery. I highly recommend you experience this place. read more

Great cheese plate. Flights of Gin are cool. Good environment and atmosphere. We will be back! read more

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WOW....totally impressed with the service! The drinks were very, very good and the food was so delicious I can't wait to go back again. We had a great time! read more

My wife and I took my 91 year old mother here recently and we all enjoyed it. Food, drink, and atmosphere are great. Scallops tapa was delicious as was the smoked duck. My wife wanted to try the chocolate covered chili bacon for dessert which I thought sounded strange, but it was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend it. Cocktails are very creative and I also recommend trying their Revivalist Harvest Expressions gin. I purchased a bottle to take home. read more

So, this is a distillery. And a very special one with a fantastic product. If you enjoy spirits of any variety you must visit this place. 5 distinct types of gin are on offer either in customizable flights or expertly crafted cocktails. These drinks are on par with the best ive had anywhere. The gin stands strong all by itself, fragrant and smooth as sunshine. In addition to gin they also make a beautiful bourbon. At over 100 proof one drink should be enough but I had to have another and I will be stopping back for a bottle when the home bar requires. They are really nailing it here. Oh! And the food! A small menu with small plates as lovingly made as the drinks. Cheese plates from our local farms, wipped herb butters, the best pesto and a few mains. Although it seems the food is more of an accompaniment to the spirits, none of it is a throw away gesture. Its all well prepared with high quality ingredients. I really appreciate this place! read more

Enjoyed a few cocktails beautiful and varied cheese plate followed by veggie sliders, mushroom Reuben and lamb brats. All the food and drinks were delicious. Seems that many of the ingredients were locally sourced. We will definitely return. Our server offered fantastic recommendations! read more

2-3 stars. Very mixed visit. First, the bar offerings were meager. Only gin and bourbon with one beer and one each of a red and white wine. We ordered a Manhattan and an old fashion. They were both undrinkable. Not sure if the bartender had any experience but they were both very short pours out of the shaker and awful. The food offerings were very limited. Only small plates and mostly vegetarian. We ordered the cheese tray and chef snack (another cheese tray) and both were fresh and delicious. The few desserts offered were from a local bakery and very tasty. Very pricy for what's offered. Not enough there for a return visit but I wish them luck. read more

This was our first visit to Brandywine Branch Distillery. We came wanting to experience your distilled liquors especially since they are made in PA. My husband & I were quite dissappointed. The bartender was not very engaging or informative. Never greeted us by asking if we had been there or if we were familar with your liquors etc. We have been to many wineries, distilleries and brewers when we travel. It is always a fun, informative experience. This was not. We left there not knowing much more than when we came in except that we spent $25 for two drinks. The lack of experience didn't want us to stay for another drink, food or even buy a bottle. One of the members in our group would have loved to have known that you had 2 local beers on tap. Never mentioned until he read a review on his phone. read more

Nice but overpriced snacks. Great service and atmosphere. Just haven't figured out the new distillery and brewery trend where cocktails prices are tripled with spirits made onsite. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Methinks this will be another fad. read more

I took the Family there tonight. We had a very, very, nice time. The people there could not have been nicer. We sampled a lot of their food and drinks. Easy to park and easy to get to. We will return!!! read more

The staff was wonderful, the spirits good, but the food? That's where they fell down hard. Even the mixed drinks were a disappointment. (I'm being kind). Maybe we caught them on a bad night but if they plan on success, they need to step up their game. They have the potential to be an oasis in a culinary desert in Northwest Chester county. read more

Had an amazing outdoor family lunch with incredible drinks. Excellent small plate options, many veggie options, but the signature cocktails made with their specialty gins was the topper. Great, friendly service. Will definitely return. Highly recommended. read more

A beautifully restored barn contributes to the wonderful ambiance of the space-- as did David Cullens' terrific acoustic guitar. We enjoyed delicious cocktails and appetizers, and Bernadette took excellent care of us! We'll definitely be back! read more

The service, decor, and drinks are excellent. Very, very overpriced on food. $10 for 3 small scallops in a tiny glass bowl??? $13 for a side Caesar salad? Crazy. read more

The gin is the highlight here. Very good. Mixed drinks were mixed. Some were fabulous while others were terrible. The big disappointment came with the food. While I can appreciate higher priced food, and most times served in smaller portions where each bite is savored, their plates were simply laughable except I paid a lot of money for the joke. My dinner was Sauerbraten. This consisted of a spoonful (no not a serving spoon a dinner spoon) of shredded beef with the taste and consistency of what I get when cooking a beef roast in the crockpot for to long along with a few small diced potatoes, and a few small leeks. My wife ordered the Beef Stroganoff. This consisted of the same crockpot beef spoonful over noodles just with a different sauce. Wish I had taken a picture it was really hard to believe. How disgraceful to take people's hard earned money that way. Shameful. read more

It was OK. The gin was delicious. The food, while good, was way overpriced for what it was. The chef favorite was 14 dollar and was a small piece of bread and a bit of brie and 5 garlic cloves. That is some that is give away free by the basket in other places. I don't mind high end, and I get the all plate thing, but be high end if you are going to charge for it. The service while friendly, was inexperienced. I went for the gin, and they were steering me towards a gin and tonic. I did not want that in the winter nor one of their drinks off their fancy limited drink menu. I wanted a dry martini so I could taste the specialty gin. The first one was OK, but they seemed confused by the second one, and out of frustration I ordered what amounted to a 15 dollar glass of club soda with some gin in it. 3 drinks a tiny plate of Mac and cheese, a bowl of venison chili and bread ended up being 118 bucks with tip. Atmosphere was nice, food was tasty, but off the mark in terms of portion and pricing. read more

The drinks were fantastic, our waitress was great, atmosphere was nice and rustic but extremely cold. They either need a fire place or better heater. The food was decent but was disappointed that 2 of the items on the small list was not even available. My biggest complaint was right after we finished our dessert the hostess walked over and told us we needed to leave because they needed our table. There were 4 other tables open and we had just received our check minutes prior to her asking us to leave. After paying over $200 at their restaurant I find this greatly offensive!! read more

We had a great first time experience here. The gin flight was interesting and provocative. The small plates were presented very professionally but, in my opinion, a bit over priced. Our hostess Pennele could not have been more gracious. Our waiter Brett was attentive and helpful. The cask strength bourbon is worth the price. We'll return! read more

My wife and I live about 15 minutes from this place in Chester Springs. Great location in need of good food and drink and we've found it! We went in sometime in mid February for the first time (been back for drinks twice since and dinner once). Our first time I had ribeye that was so tender with some delicate and delicious sauces. My wife had one of the 'hand held' choices- a vegetarian panini with Eggplant and cheese. Everything we had was very good but the best part of the night was that the woman who makes all the spirits there and is one of the owners happened to be there. She spent as much time with us as we wanted (very kindly) and taught us so much.She really knows her trade plus she is fun and loves her craft. That makes this distillery and their liquors stand out from many other small distilleries we've visited. On a later visit we met one of the other owners but he seemed kind of like he was reading a script when he told us about what they do there so we are really glad we met the woman who is behind all the distilling first.We'll be back to sit outside in warmer weather. That outdoor seating will keep us as regulars all summer.Thanks for opening this place in Chester County. read more