What a gem in Cape Charles! We went in for drinks and walked out with new friends. This place is super lux. It gives a city vibe through and through. My friend was not drinking and they were very accommodating making her a berry smash with no alcohol. It was so good! I started with an espresso martini. It was literally the best espresso martini I've ever had in my life! I knew something was different then I realized they make their own coffee liquor! I could have drank the espresso martinis all night long but de used to switch it up and got the dirt cosmo next. Again, very good! My last drink was a special request, cucumber and gin martini. This is a family owned business and you can tell they take pride in the product and the experience. Highly recommend Cape Charles Distillery is on your list of places to visit in Cape Charles. read more

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Went for happy hour and left happy. The spirits were good, the oysters were great, however the star of the show was the lump crab cake. Been eating them all over for all of my life... WOW! Charles at the bar was right. I wound up shilling people looking at the marquee outside to encourage them to try this place. Simply amazing! read more

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Cape Charles Distillery is a 'must do" if you're visiting Cape Charles and worth a side trip if you're passing down the Eastern Shore on your way to the Outer Banks. The Distillery has been around for a while now, so their products are pretty much perfected at this point. I'm a fan of their bourbon (which isn't always available), but the Vodka seems to be most popular. The real experience comes from visiting the distillery and exploring their many interesting cocktails. The bartenders are absolute professionals and keep things fun. The food is also excellent and the servers can help advise on parings. The ambiance is classy but chill. It's a great place to spend a long lunch or lazy afternoon. read more

The best vibe on Mason Street! Such a fun place and relaxing at the same time. Delicious hand crafted cocktails served in a lovely outdoor seating area. All the drinks are the same price ($15). I had a Moscow Mule and my husband had the French 75. We loved it so much here that we came back the next afternoon. Our service was attentive and took our orders quickly. She checked back in on us as needed. Great job on a busy weekend. read more

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Cool old school charm. Really really good craft drinks. What a unique charm having a smoking lounge and drinking a locally distilled whiskey. A lot of fun and a great location. read more

Came to cape Charles for the day. One of our friends recommended us to stop here and we are so glad we did. Great service, nice atmosphere, excellent tapas, and the drinks were very good. We tried 3 off the menu, old fashioned, White Russian, and the Berry Smash. We enjoyed them all. Highly recommend stopping here. read more

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Let me say that the one of these stats is for the service. The staff were wonderful and attentive and the issues we had have nothing to do with them. Now where to start. We planned our visit weeks beforehand and did what we could for research through the internet. The distilleries website has a couple issues or a lack of general clarity. First thing you need to understand is that this is a restaurant and NOT a distillery. They DO NOT do any kind of tasting. You can buy bottles (and her is where the second issue comes in) they have almost nothing in stock. The only things they had when we were there were their rye and their maple whiskey. The website also lists and impressive array of local oysters. When we got there though they only had 1 varietal of the 6 or so listed on the website. The website gives the impression that this is a distillery / brewery type environment. It is actually a restaurant. We had a small plate that was good. We also had some very good cocktails. Had we known that it wasn't a distillery and was actually a restaurant we may have still stopped in but our expectations would have been quite different and we would not have found someplace else to have lunch. read more

If you like unrefined, moonshine tasting "small batch" bourbon. This is the place for you. The bottle I bought is un drinkable. Cool building though. read more

Cape Charles Distillery - "Small batch" bourbon. Far from it. - Distilleries Near Me - Cape Charles, Virginia

Very cute place in downtown Cape Charles. The drinks are handcrafted and the same price. I enjoyed my French 75 and my partner enjoyed his expresso martini. They also have an outdoor area. They were packed on Saturday night so they seated us in a private room with a large table. Caroline was a great server and answered all of our questions. This is a lovely place to stop by for a drink with friend. read more

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Swanky place. Cool aesthetic. I enjoyed their grapefruit infused vodka with freshly squeezed grapefruit, and my husband had the cucumber gin. Definitely fresh, light. and enjoyable. read more

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Just had an incredible dinner at the distillery with a friend of 40 years. The beef Wellington, lobster, and White Russians made with bourbon were outstanding! The food was to die for--and to go back for. Great vibe, service, food presentation, and atmosphere. Be sure to go upstairs--it's comfy and casual with a relaxed feel. The well-kept secret is out! Whether it's a special occasion or just because, you must go. A lovely spot with an eclectic, welcoming crowd! The well kept secret is out! It's lovely all around and a nice eclectic clientele too! read more

relaxing, fun place to have a good cocktail. lots of things from which to chose; my husband is a bourbon drinker, i prefer gin-we were both happy with our choices. read more

It's a neat place, although while their decore is a bit eclectic, it is also a little weird. We sat inside, but there was plenty of seating outside. I am excited to visit them again once they open in their new, larger location, across the street. We stopped in for drinks, and didn't have the food. I had a bourbon, and my wife tried one of their mixed lemonades. The bourbon was just okay, but I am a snob. My wife absolutely loved her cocktail, and had a second. The servers were friendly, but the day we were there, they were very busy, so they weren't super attentive. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in town. read more

What a pretty place and decent cocktails. What fails them is the staff. We walked Into check out the place and get a beverage while on a weekend trip to Cape Charles. We had money to spend but weren't offered a table but we're told we could order drinks to go. That kind of annoyed me because it felt like they were screening customers. Maybe they just thought we were on our way to the beach. Assume positive intent. My husband got a Manhattan and I ordered the Mint Julep since I'm from South Carolina and that seemed apropos. Drinks were fine and I like that we could take them to go. I'd come back for sure. Drinks were good and I wish we could have enjoyed the music on the patio. Next time read more

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This is our favorite place to hang out in Cape Charles! Best cocktails ever, great atmosphere and we love the owners!

Top notch hospitality with a great vibe, wide variety of delicious cocktails, and fresh raw oysters = a must-visit oasis near the beach that will make you want to try more or come again ASAP. read more

Last night was the opening to the new Cape Charles Distillery and it was a feast for the senses! Gorgeously inviting in every detail; ambiance, food, and service are carefully customized to maximize the guest's experience! Not to be missed, and it's only the beginning... read more

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Delicious cocktails! Affordable qnd creative, we enjoyed our visit. The staff is great. The outdoor seating area was perfect for the weather. read more

We stopped into Cape Charles Distillery on a Saturday evening. It's a smaller venue, but that seems to be the norm in the area. The inside is nicely decorated and I loved the couch sitting area. All of the tables and bar chairs seemed to be full when we walked in, but as we were looking for a spot a high top opened up in the smaller room where a band was setting up. We looked over the menu for a while before a server stopped to ask us if we were doing ok, and we told her were still needed to order drinks. The menu didn't list prices, but mentioned something about a token system being used for tastings or cocktails. No one ever explained that to us, so I'm not sure what that is about. I ordered the Bourbon Peach Tea drink, and my husband had the Strawberry Vodka Basil. Both were tasty, though quite sweet. We agreed we liked the Strawberry more, but there were small ribbons of basil that made it just a little difficult to easily drink. Our tab came to $25 for two drinks. Maybe a little high given the drinks didn't seem too strong, but it would have been nice if prices were listed up front. We only had two drinks and then paid up front as no one ever came back to check if we needed anything else. We did enjoy the live music, and would perhaps be interested in returning for a tasting, if that's an option. We never quite figured that out! read more

Cape Charles Distillery - A Strawberry Basil Vodka drink and a Bourbon Peach Tea. Both were good, albeit quite sweet! - Distilleries Near Me - Cape Charles, Virginia

Love this place for atmosphere and more importantly serious quality cocktails. "Pearls Before Swine" That's right, try this unusually enticing and delightfully unexpected cocktail for something to rewire your brain. It is posited that every time we try something truly unique, stimulating our senses in an unusual or novel way, our neural network expands. Ok, well, maybe not exactly! This is a wonderful cocktail that tastes like a tart liquid lemon custard in it's perfectly chilled and smooth state, with a bit of kick from the gin. It's the kind of cocktail that puts a place on the map. Or should. Not your flavor profile? Try a flight, choosing from whiskey, bourbon, blackberry or apple pie moonshine. This is the kind of cocktail place we call the real deal. Best part is you can sit outside, under a nice canopy, enjoying the outdoors and an exceptional beverage experience. It's a special place. Just Go! Edit: There are no bites or food served here. A question we ourselves asked before going. It would be fantastic if they could draw some food trucks on different nights like breweries do. Either way, this place is awesome. read more

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outstanding service! staff is so friendly and accommodating drinks are amazing would definitely recommend this place read more

Pretty good cocktails! There is a great selection all using their own bourbons and vodka. It's a really cool spot for a drink, but without food options (and with a two drink max) it just isn't a place you can stay for long. The prices are a bit on the expensive side, but overall worth a stop in especially if you're a fine liquor fan. read more

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What a cool place. Cape Charles is absolutely the best small town to visit. This distillery is next level. So cute inside, nice ppl working here. Amazing patio we sadly did not get to enjoy! I was really hoping to try of the shmancy cocktails but we did not have time. Stopped by this place on our way out of town. (They ARE open Monday now!) The bourbon is truly special. The moonshine is life-changing. The prices are a little high but not unreasonable. I don't mind when it is such a special place, and like supporting local spots! We were in such a hurry to catch our flight home that I forgot to tip the sweet girl helping us! (If you read this, sorry sweet girl helping us.) read more

This place is pretty awesome - right in the center of town and they have a lovely (quite large) sitting area outside. It was a beautiful Saturday, and hubby and I opted to stay inside - mainly because I wanted to watch the bartenders work their magic on so. many. cocktails. It was wonderful to watch! We stayed for a little longer than we should have (haha!), and we're very impressed with the attentiveness of the staff, the selection of cocktails, and the tasting options available. If we go back to Cape Charles, we will definitely come here! read more

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Loved my afternoon here! My girl friend and I grabbed a seat outside, ordered a few lemon drops and just enjoyed our atmosphere, the drink, and mini-vacation, it was fantastic! The wait staff is prompt, the drink list is expanded, and the drinks are awesome! I HIGHLY recommend. read more

They recently moved to a new location across the street from the original location. The service and drinks are amazing just like they were in the old location. I do feel like the aesthetic of the new place is a bit....confusing? There are gold plated cheetah tables with ceramic roosters on the coffee tables. A snake table with gaudy light fixtures that hurt your eyes. It definitely does not fit the vibe of cape Charles or a distillery. It was honestly a bit disappointing as it felt like more of a cheap Vegas spot than a kitschy cool cape Charles bourbon room like the old place. Hopefully this is just a transition phase as they open up their new location and can continue to do what they do best! Definitely pay a visit to get the best drinks in cape Charles! read more

A nice way to escape the heat when visiting Cape Charles, especially if you are a fan of whiskey. We typically cruise over each Labor Day weekend so this was a nice surprise since our last visit. The staff was happy to spend time with us about how each batch is carefully crafted and giving us a bit of story to go along with it. read more

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I visited Cape Charles over Presidents Weekend with my boyfriend and brother and we were pleasantly surprised that the Distillery was open! The servers all wore masks and guests wore masks when not seated at their tables. Tables were spread out and everything seemed well maintained and clean. Our server was just lovely (I remembered her from the summer) and really answered all of our questions. I was craving the Lavender Lemonade since that was my go-to drink over the summer, but they were out of lavender syrup. Instead I ordered the Cosmo which was delicious, but not nearly as good as the Porch Night... I can't wait to come back and have another (and maybe try making it at home!) Each drink was $12 which isn't bad since they are strong and so tasty. read more

If y'all haven't been here and met Deborah you're missing out!! She's absolutely lovely!! The beers she recommend were perfect for us and the wings and pretzel she also recommended were so dang good!! We were so happy being there we can't wait to go back!! We even bought tshirts! We just live over on the peninsula so we definitely plan on spending more days off enjoying Cape Charles and most definitely chatting with Deborah!! read more

Been visiting this establishment for 3 plus years now. The ambiance, service and cocktails are the reasons we keep coming back. Liam and Hailey run a top notch operation, always with a smile. Oysters are another excellent reason to visit. read more

No food but we knew that going in. The service was absolutely great. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Ambiance was perfect!

Very good craft cocktails! Ambiance is 5/5. Charcuterie was awesome too! This was a private event.

We really loved the drinks here and the bartender was super friendly. We happened to beat the rush so actually sat inside in the AC at the bar and got to chat with him. After about an hour a huge crowd came in, and he was the only one there to make drinks, really wanted to help him. We mostly stuck with Bourbon and Rye drinks and ended up taking a bottle of maple bourbon home that has since been consumed. This is a really cool spot in a beach town. read more

We stumbled upon this distillery on a random trip to Cape Charles and loved it! Great, hand crafted cocktails on their menu. Our bartender, Amanda, was willing to make us a custom whiskey cocktail request- ask for a Scofflaw! read more

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The service was inattentive and the bar tender with the long stringy hair made us chase him down to pay. The drinks were mediocre and expensive and the bourbon was subpar. read more

Disappointed that they were out of bourbon..... But I did try the Rye. It was very good. My wife had a lavender lemonade, very good! Hope to be able to try a bourbon next time. They did have a maple bourbon, but I was a bit hesitant to try in case it was too sweet. Looking forward to try it again. read more

We went here as we were vacationing on the Eastern Shore. We ordered a few drinks each and they were decent but not good enough for us to go back. There was nice outdoor seating and it was good for social distancing. I also ordered a frozen drink but it was only okay. We thought about ordering a meat and cheese plate but did not. read more

Was waiting to be served for 5 minutes, when someone else walked in and she was acknowledged and told give them a few minutes. I asked if I was in the wrong line to be served and was told I needed to go outside to be served. Went outside waited....the waitress took the drink order but I told her I wanted to purchase a bottle and was told I needed to go inside. Seemed very unorganized and staff was overwhelmed. read more

Great place to stop in Cape Charles. Young lady that waited on us was very knowledgeable about their product. (Purchased two bottles). Excellent choice. We will definitely stop here again. read more

Wanted to see how an old fashion was mixed. Totally dismissed by waitress when drinks arrived.