I love love LOVE Evolve Distilling! I think this is my favorite place to have drinks because it checks all the boxes for me: delicious craft drinks, nice but relaxed ambiance, and great service. This was formerly Citrus Grove before it was taken over by the current owners. I enjoyed Citrus Grove just as much, and I am happy that Evolve doesn't make me miss it. My favorite drinks are their take on the White Russian and their White Hokkaido. The White Russian is special because they add pistachio, and it's just fantastic! The White Hokkaido is the matcha version, so instead of the coffee liquor, they use matcha, and it's delightful! They often have live jazz, which makes the place fun, though often on jazz nights, they require advance reservations or ticket purchase. Other nights are more quiet and perfect for a relaxed outing. They don't have any food, but there are often food vendors at the brewery across the way, and you can bring your own. I also enjoy that I can bring my dog with me, since I often visit after drinks at the brewery or the ciderie next door (both of which are dog-friendly). read more

Evolve Distilling - White Russian and White Hokkaido... both AMAZING! - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

Beverages: 5/5. Over the course of 4 hours, with copious amounts of water, I sampled the Tequila Mockingbird, the Sparkling Hugo, and the Blackberry Whiskey Sour. All were solid, but I think I have to give it to the Hugo. Direct, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for a warm sunny day. Service: Uncle Phil and the young male bartender Saturday night shift (sorry bro, forgot your name) are hella Dope. Met the owners too. All around good vibes. Ambiance: 5/5. Epic. Probably the only time in my life where I sat down at a bar and chatted with really cool peeps for hours. Say less. Looking forward to returning for the live Jazz. read more

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Evolve Distilling is a hidden gem nestled in an industrial center in Claremont. This craft distillery is helmed by husband-and-wife duo Steve and Rena Juliar, whose passion for quality and innovation shines through in every spirit they produce--each one meticulously crafted in-house. I sampled a tasting flight that included lemoncello, orangecello, coconut rum, dark rum, and strawberry liqueur. The orangecello stood out with its bold citrus-forward profile and was the clear favorite. I couldn't leave without a bottle of it--and I also picked up their award-winning coffee liqueur, perfect for my espresso martini-loving friends. Cheers. read more

Evolve Distilling - Outside entrance - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

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This place is great, cool little distillery with a relaxed atmosphere. The service here is always exceptional. The bartenders have always been exceptionally friendly and very knowledgeable about their drinks. And they always have a great selection of specialty cocktails. If you are looking for a spot to grab a delicious whiskey or vodka drink then I would highly recommend this spot. read more

Randomly came here on a Friday night after looking for something new to try. Live only 10 minutes away and I will most definitely be back. The white Hokkaido was amazing. The quality of our drinks and customer service was 10/10. Thank you!! read more

Evolve Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

So glad to see this business took over the location. The staff is awesome. The drinks are delicious. There is no food, but the brewery in the same lot usually has food available. Sometimes they do seasonal drinks, but you don't really know unless you go there. It would be great if they posted the seasonal menus on their social media. read more

The vibes here were absolutely fantastic for jazz night. People and music here were just lovely. A bit jam packed when I went, but there were seats available. read more

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The service was fantastic! The employees were warm and friendly, and very helpful and helping us choose our liquors for tasting. My husband and I each did a tasting of four different liquors. Couple of them were just OK, but there were a few that had interesting and enjoyable flavor profiles. We ended up buying a few bottles. We particularly enjoyed the single malt and the Mount Baldy gin. The ambience is a typical distillery interior. Mostly wood and comfortable. they don't have food there, but the brewery across the parking lot had a food truck. Will definitely be going back. read more

Fantastic distillery with an old-school vibe and top-tier whiskey. The ambience is warm and inviting--perfect for sipping and relaxing. I tried the Fear Dat New Orleans cocktail, made with their barrel-aged Persephone Rye Whiskey, absinthe, and bitters--smooth, balanced, and well-crafted. Their craft cocktails are next-level, and the bartenders are masters of their craft--creative, skilled, and passionate about great cocktail making. Friendly service rounds it all out. read more

Evolve Distilling - Fear Dat New Orleans - Persephone Rye Whiskey (barrel aged), Absinthe, and Bitters. - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

We came on a Friday and had a tasting flight, royal doubletree, and sparkling hugo. Everything was amazing and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff are knowledgeable and attentive, they were very friendly and made us feel welcomed. read more

Evolve Distilling - Tasting flight and Royal Doubletree - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

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Fantastic experience. The cocktails are delicious, the staff is friendly, and the ambiance is delightful. It's a small, cozy spot - a great way to unwind in the evening! I hear they do live music too. I'll have to visit again soon! read more

Evolve Distilling - Cocktail - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

Another lovely evening of Blues & Soul with the Elizabeth Hangan band. Chill speakeasy vibe, fantastic spirits and cocktails, friendly bar tenders. The attention to detail didn't go unnoticed either; fresh flowers in the restroom and a groovy intermission playlist. This is truly a hidden gem in the I.E. Reservations recommended for live music events. read more

Evolve Distilling - Elizabeth Hangan Band - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

What a damn gem this place is. I love it. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly and they have a lot of my favorite go tos on tap!? Like what!? I still think to this day, they have the best "draft" espresso martini out there. Give em a go! And don't be disappointed read more

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The service was great, we sat at the bar and the bar tenders asked what we like and made us cocktails that were yummy. Looking forward to going back read more

Very cute place. Came here to watch a band but I have to say they had AMAZING customer service. Sorry I didn't catch their names but whomever working the evening 8/28 were great. read more

A nice little quiet cozy spot to have a drink. The staff is great and welcoming. They can pretty much make you anything you'd like or they come up with their own drinks in addition to what's on the menu. There is no food here, but you can bring in outside food. I like to either grab from the food truck at the brewery or often times the cider place has a little food stand too. read more

This place is so chill! Great service and the drinks are bomb...they don't serve food but you are welcomed to bring your own which is a plus in my book read more

Fantastic venue, Rena was amazing(hope I didn't butcher spelling), listened to fantastic jazz. Sazerac on tap was great. Will definitely come back! read more

Evolve Distilling has great drinks, great neighborhood atmosphere, and good people. Every Thursday they bring in terrific bands, like the Jazz Fellowship, and delicious food (Modern Mayhem Sweets) that keep us coming back again and again. The best part is not having to travel to LA to get this experience!! read more

The vibes were so cozy and warming definitely will be going back to this hidden gem tried the gin flight The bartender Zach was inviting and friendly we also met the owners so awesome thank you for a wonderful time read more

The drinks are fantastic and the bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this establishment for anyone interested in tasting local spirits. Ask for Steve and Uncle Phill!! They know so much about the craft of spirits. Evolve is dog friendly and a great place to gather. read more

The food was delicious, also the service was great, Cocktails were great too! Celebrated a friends birthday there. It was decorated for Halloween really cool decorations. Had a great time. read more

Great staff, really good drinks and the jazz nights are amazing! Only downside is the lack of space to be able to maneuver around to grab food or get to the bathroom. read more

Best Hidden Secret In Claremont,Ca! Beautiful Ambiance! Very Cozy Environment! Zack was Wonderful! My wife took me as a Surprise for my Birthday! Great Gift! We all Had Flights which were Awesome! I ended up Purchasing a Bottle of Their "Whiskey & War Stories! Great tasting Whiskey ! Highly recommended for a Visit! You won't be disappointed! read more

This place is great! I stumbled upon it on accident. I was going somewhere else, walked passed here and thought the inside looked nice and went in. I am so glad I did! The service was phenomenal, the drinks were phenomenal, everything was phenomenal. No food served, but you can bring outside food in. Cocktails are delightful. 10/10 recommend. The only negative (which honestly I won't ding a star for it) is the hours of operation. I wish they were open more days and later. But it's great and you should definitely go! read more

Evolve Distilling - Pirates punch and White Russian - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

I had 1 bourbon 1 scotch & 1 beer or something like that. Seriously though they have some great drinks here from traditional bourbon to some exotic bourbon aged in special barrels. Great service and mixed drinks as well. Great variety of distilled spirits vodka, gin, rum made in house. Great place to hang out and enjoy some drinks this place has a speakeasy type ambience read more

Evolve Distilling - Local distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

Our first time at Evolve Distilling and we really enjoyed our tasting experience. Outstanding spirits! Also very friendly staff. We will be back! Thank you Steve for the tour! We really appreciate it! read more

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Friendly staff. Yummy mixed drinks. If you want to learn a few things about whiskey and other liquors they will share what they know. Super chill vibe and classy ambiance. read more

Sometimes cozy is perfect. We spotted this place coming out of a brewery and had to try it. We were met with friendly smiles and a lot of new information on whiskey. Everything was soooo smooth and delicious. I bought a bottle of their coffee whiskey. A MUST TRY WHEN YOU VISIT. read more

Evolve Distilling - My beautiful friend and the beautiful ambiance - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

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This place is phenomenal. The service, ambience and crowd are all great- but the liquor is truly artisan- the work of a master craftsman. read more

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Personable service and delicious spirits. Incredible craft distillery using local ingredients and local charm. The ambiance is laid back and educational. read more

Evolve Distilling - a dimly lit bar - Distilleries Near Me - Claremont, California

The food is great, The service is superb. Atmosphere is reaaly good. In the warm season they have entertainment on the Back porch enterance. Wonderful parking. However they are a quite expencive. But the people still come because it is an enjoyable place. read more

Originally went to Claremont Craft Ales and was drawn in by the live music playing at Evolve Distilling. We ordered a couple of nightcaps which ended up as more than a few. The bartender Zach was great and really highlighted the whole experience with a custom orange creamsicle cocktail. The Mt Baldy gin and coffee liqueur were our favorites and we will definitely be back! read more

Found out about Evolve Distilling through Lucky's Coffee Roasters and I am super glad that i was able to find about this place. Unfortunately haven't had the full experience yet... but i came in looking to buy the coffee liqueur on a day they weren't open. They were still nice enough to let me in and welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to purchase the liqueur (which ABSOLUTELY deserves the gold medal). Will DEFINITELY be coming back to get the full on experience. read more

Went there last night and had a great time. Fantastic place - great bar tenders, the owners were there as well. First time there, largely based on the reviews i read here - and glad to say they were all true - definitely recommended - and be sure to try the Mt Baldy Gin! read more

Popped in on Dec 1st 2023 and had a flight of their distilled spirits, all nice and smooth. Had the Mt Baldy Gin which was subtle with the expected conifer-esque botanicals, but not overpowering! As the bar-keep says, it reminds you of being in the mountain forest. The Orangecello liqueur was a delight as was "Persephine's" rye, which again was so smooth. There is so much more on the menu, I'll have to come back to check them all out. They offer bottles for sale of your favorites. The tasting room and bar are nicely laid out and relaxing. Apple maps didn't seem to know the exact location, but it is in the same building as IronBark (tasty dry ciders) but just to the East. Evolve is NOT in the same building as Claremont craft Ales (all three establishments are in the same business park and all stones throw from each other). There were two food trucks if one was hungry. With spirits, you shouldn't be guzzling, but instead sipping and enjoying. If you are coming alone, the bartender will keep you company! read more

Stoped by Saturday with some friends. Greeted by friendly staff and owner. 6 different cocktails were served that were beyond great. We left with three bottles to go. Awesome relaxing atmosphere. The Gins were my favorite and all ultra premium but priced fairly. Coconut rum was probably the biggest surprise for me. Who knew a coconut rum could be great. I'll be back. read more

One of the best distilleries we've been to. They have a phenomenal selection of craft liquors that are all amazing, the atmosphere is very posh, with chess tables for customers, and everyone on staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Can not wait to come back here for sure read more

Great atmosphere and even better alcohol. The bartender is awesome and gave us perfect recommendations. Will definitely be back!