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Earl Giles Distillery

4.3 (228 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Truffle Fries, Ricks' Pickle Dip, Espresso Martini, Andromeda
Tara G.

So here's the deal - I was very excited to go, the space was beautiful, the drinks were really fun (edible glitter should be a standard) and the appetizers we got were really good, too. However, we got sat at the bar and after taking our drink order the bartender never came back, even though we told him that we were planning to order a pizza. So after about 40 minutes, empty drinks, and still no stop by, we flagged him down for our check. I'm not saying this is a normal experience there, but it was my experience, unfortunately. I would go back and give them a second chance due to everything else being great.

Seasonal autumn cocktail
Sef E.

Earl Giles is a gorgeous space in northeast Minneapolis! They have lovely lights hanging from the ceiling and cozy tables with fun chairs and lots of plants. Service was kind, but heads up they automatically tip 20% for parties of 8+ and will not split the check. They had great cocktails which are all made in their distillery, and lots of seasonal fun ones to try! They also had a food menu, with appetizers and either burgers or pizzas to munch on for entrees. They have a large parking lot which is nice. Their bathroom is absolutely horrible, not located in the distillery at all, so far away, and was not well kept by the building the distillery is a part of. Overall fun experience, but a few things to keep in mind!

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Melya O.

Earl Giles is such a fun spot with a great atmosphere, creative drinks, and amazing food. The standout for me is the pickle dip. It is absolutely delicious and the perfect mix of creamy, tangy, and flavorful. It's one of those appetizers you can't stop eating and will immediately want to order again. The menu has a great variety, the service is always friendly, and the overall vibe makes it a perfect place to meet up with friends. If you visit, do yourself a favor and order the pickle dip. You won't regret it! Highly recommend

Vicky L.

This place is so so cute! Our server was also very nice and welcoming. My cocktail was delicious, I wish I could taste the gin a bit more, it somewhat was like juice. Got a plate of chicarrones to share and it was HUGE, very good though. This is the perfect spot to get a cocktail and chat. I'll definitely be back!

NA old fashion
Lily D.

Always love the plants and lights. They have a ton of NA options, but I especially appreciate their NA cocktails with no soda. The pizza is great, lots of options on the menu. Their private event space is also really nice and pretty spacious. Guests have to walk a little further for the bathrooms. Parking is usually hard with the lot, but I've noticed it's harder when Quincy hall has an event.

Jeremy S.

What a fun place to come. We go way back using Earl Giles products, and now we can enjoy their cocktail creations and food in a very nice lounge. Their pizza and parm tater tots are the perfect snack food to order here. Also you can buy smaller bottles of their whiskies in the gift shop. And I do have to say the Rye whiskey is very well made.

Jennifer B.

I have a new favorite desert, and it's the Budino. I have never before enjoyed pudding in any form or flavor, but I love this. Super rich, slightly salty, with the perfect amount of crunch, I have been known to order this and only this for pick up when I am craving desert after dinner. If you like Butterfinger candy bars, give this a try. You're welcome. Yes, I also enjoy their pizza and cocktails (and have reviewed them), but this review is basically just for the desert which I did not include in my previous review. Earl Giles also has a nice upstairs space with a bar and a mixing room that is great for large groups!

Salad with bok choy
Mia C.

I think the best thing about Earl Giles is definitely the atmosphere and decor. They also have incredibly kind staff. We went for a bridal party meet up and our waitress was very nice and easy to talk to, she also answered any questions we had with a detailed answer! The drink I had gotten was the strawberry mojito (switched the rum for vodka, which they happily did and my friend ordered it NA which they also happily did) and it was DELICIOUS. I could've drank 20 if they weren't alcoholic. Our table got oysters, the crab dip, the house pickles, two pizzas and the beef tartare. The oysters were good, nothing crazy but they tasted clean. The crab dip was so so yummy. I would've bought it and brought it back home. The house pickles were good but nothing too exciting seeing as they're just pickles. The two pizzas I did not eat but all of the girls seemed to thoroughly enjoy them. Same with the beef tartare. The salad I got for myself (pictured) was so yummy!!! I wanted something lighter but not boring and I loved this! Something I would definitely order again. The only gripe I have about this place is that the time I went before this, I had gone with others and we had gotten the carbonara pizza and I thought it was very dry and pretty bland. The mule I had gotten also didn't really have a balanced flavor with the house syrup they said it was made with. Overall though, this place has good drinks, a beautiful big open space, and friendly staff!!

Return of the Mac (delish pure comfort-would've been top marks with one more element of freshness on top like scallions)
Emily A.

Visited 12/21/25. Earl Giles as "Jingle Giles," is simply magical. The decor is perfection and goes so well with the restaurant itself. The lot had plenty of space on this day, usually when I go at night I have to scrounge for a spot. Service was great throughout with our waitress being really accommodating and kind. The holiday drinks were super fun and had a lot of variety which was perfect for our group. I got the red nose drink (ended up tasting like an adult Shirley temple of sorts which I was into), while my sister got the holiday margarita, and my mom got one similar to a Paloma (apologies for not remembering the name)! I got a taste of all and they were all really great options that I would recommend. The harvest salad was the surprise standout of the day. Super flavorful and we loved the blue cheese crumbles on top. Would easily order this again (have to admit it would be hard to decide between this and the Caesar though because they are both really great). Pizza was solid as per usual! My sister and I both lamented the loss of the Mac and cheese pizza but the ones we shared were solid. Loved this little holiday excursion! Our mom made us promise to take her again next year so you know she also approved .

Holiday cosmopolitan martini and egg nog shot
Deebaa S.

Came specifically for the holiday pop up bar. They''re booked and busy, no reservations available practically all month. So I went around 4pm during the week as a walk-in. The only option was seats in the lounge or the bar. Opted for the lounge with couches since it's comfortable, roomy, and a fine alternative to a table for us. I'd come once before and there was a 45 min wait even for the lounge. The seasonal holiday drinks were decent. I had the holiday cosmopolitan which was ok and included cranberry and mint. It was flatter than I expected. Could use some Prosecco to brighten it up and a dash of mint syrup and more citrus since the mint leaves didn't really come through in flavor though they made for a cute mistletoe. The egg nog shot was great and the truffle fries with grated manchego cheese are super delicious. It's beautifully decorated. I had higher hopes for the drinks and would consider giving another try.

Churros
Lindsey C.

This is the first time we've actually eaten here and everything was so good! The beef tartare was the best we've had in a long time. We liked the seasonal pizza more than the regular, but both were pretty good. We also tried the artichoke dip as well as two desserts and we are already looking forward to coming back and re-ordering a few of those! Our server was great too- very accommodating. We loved our drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere...going from a bunch of sunlight coming in the space to the sun going down with gorgeous lights inside. It felt like the perfect evening (we were clearly there a while). :)

Leah T.

The restaurant itself was beautiful. The food fell flat. The desserts were especially tasteless. The burger was not seasoned and the dip was bland as well. We really wanted to love this place but it was not the most enjoyable meal.

Ted G.

Earl Giles Distillery -- where culinary artistry, experimental spirits, and flavor wizardry collide. Part bohemian bistro, part distillery, and part mad scientist's lab, they're on a mission to tickle your taste buds, bend the rules of tradition, and serve up something delightfully unique and unexpected. Sip house-distilled concoctions dreamed up by their in-house "spirit whisperers," feast on artfully rebellious dishes that flirt with the surreal, and explore the out of the box menus crafted in their Flavor Lab--where ingredients get molecular, moods get seasonal, and nothing is off-limits. They do well with the Old Fashioned, the OG of cocktails. No fluff, no umbrellas -- just spirit, spice, and swagger. It's what happens when whiskey puts on a tuxedo but still tells great bar stories. Cheers!

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