I came to Stark Spirits for a distillery tour on 10/6/24 and my experience was delightful. The…read moreowners know what they are doing and they have the medals/awards to prove it! The location is a bit hidden and the operations is small, but the quality of their spirits is quite impressive. You can tell that they dedicate their time, effort, knowledge, and care into producing their beverages. I would suggest for anyone reading this to do the tour! There will also be a tasting with crackers and water to cleanse the palate. My favorite was the Skyline Gin, Espresso Liqueur (I can imagine Karen rolling her eyes ), and the Peated Whiskey. Karen was so wonderful from start to finish. She loves getting to know people and I loved hearing her stories. I could listen to them for days and learn so much from her and about her! Give this place a try! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If you didn't, I apologize in advance.

My family and best friend were in town for me, my twin brother and fiancés birthday this past…read moreweekend. I found this micro-distillery online. Karen, one of the owners is a hoot! She's very personable and very talkative, but she's very knowledgeable as well. Buckle up for at least a 2 hour experience. Located in a business warehouse plaza, you'll sit together getting to know one another and get background information on Karen and Greg's life which was nice to hear. The small warehouse packs a huge punch of information you receive. You get to understand how everything works and everything that Greg makes which was fun to learn about. Once you sit down and start tasting is where the most fun starts. They provide you with some water crackers and a lesson about drinking water and hydrating. And you get to taste all of he whiskey, rum and gin they make which is a worthwhile experience.

We came to The Obscure for a friend's birthday and had such a fantastic night. This is definitely…read moremore of an experience than just going out for drinks. The atmosphere is immersive, theatrical, moody, and every nook and cranny of this place is beautifully detailed. Our group embraced the requested all-black dress code, and I was a little disappointed that some other guests didn't play along. When a place puts this much effort into creating a particular world, dressing the part really does make the experience more fun. The spirits themselves were excellent. We tasted vodka, whiskey, and rum, and all three were remarkably smooth, interesting, and clearly very high quality. I loved that the tasting was guided rather than just having drinks dropped in front of us. The storytelling and presentation made us pay attention to what we were actually tasting and gave the evening a nice sense of progression. We also happened to be there while comic artist Matt Harley of Marvel fame was sketching, which felt perfectly suited to the setting and made an already unusual night even more memorable. The space is gorgeous: candlelight, artwork, strange little details everywhere, dramatic lighting, beautiful glassware, and even the outdoor fire element. There's so much to look at that you feel like you're discovering something new every time you turn around. Our whole group LOVES Halloween, so this felt like the absolute perfect way to kick off spooky season. It has exactly the kind of dark, mysterious, slightly magical atmosphere we were hoping for without feeling cheesy or gimmicky. We loved the rum so much that we ended up buying a bottle, which also granted us Level 1 membership, so this definitely won't be our only visit. Such a fun choice for a birthday celebration, date night, or a night out with friends when you want something completely different from the usual bar experience. We're already looking forward to going back and seeing what our new membership unlocks.

My wife and I went for her birthday weekend, Camille was our guide and she was fun and great! I was…read morejust a bit disappointed considering the price paid ($180 Devil's Quarter for 2) and our portions of liquor and drink sizes. The atmosphere is fun and looks great, but the only proper drink that didn't feel like a tiny sample was the old fashioned. The rest of the portions felt like I was given only a taste, when the price didn't feel to be justified in the small helpings that we were given. I get you want to avoid drunks ruining the experience, but I walked out thinking "That's it?". Not saying people wouldn't enjoy what they offer, I feel if all their experience drinks were about the size of their old fashion it would've definitely been a 5 star review. In closing I don't want to dissuade anyone from trying it out, but I didn't feel the value in the total experience, felt more like they wanted to warm us up to spend more at their bar after the "experience".

I purchased their new Staria cocktail mixer . The advertised it to be the best mix ever. I received…read moreit and tried it to make margaritas. I made three per directions and we all tasted them . Not like a margarita at all . We did not like the taste and did not finish the drink . I've contacted the company via email requesting a refund . I'm being told no way . I was so looking forward to using this product for margaritas but after trying it once , it just does not taste right . Looking for them to do the right thing . I was misled by advertising and now the $29 refund seems like it will create a BK if they refund my money . This product is not as advertised and the customer service is not looking for satisfied or long term customers.

No longer offering tasting or service. So don't bother going to this place. They lost license to…read moreserve

Go to the bar or sit down with your family at this spot. They have a great happy hour and even…read morebetter service. Luke and Fernando at the bar are super attentive and happy to accommodate dietary needs. The seared ahi, quesadilla w brisket and spare ribs are the best bbq around. Nice quiet atmosphere earlier in the night and lively environment at night w live music on the weekends. We go often and return w more friends!

Please, don't make the same mistake I did. I walked past Drift Distillery almost every morning for…read moretwo years, paying very little attention, because I no longer drink alcohol. I assumed that their focus was on whisky, and certainly not on food. But then, one day, I passed by in the evening, when Drift was actually open. I saw a lot of people inside, so I thought I would check it out. The moment I walked inside and smelled that wonderful smoky flavor, I had a feeling my assumption was very wrong. I checked out the menu, which had me at brisket, and I committed to eating there as soon as possible. As soon as possible was the next day. I tried the brisket, which was fantastic! It was moist and tender without being fatty. And, it had a great smoky flavor. I went back to Drift four times that week, including twice in one day. Everything I have tried has been great - the pulled pork, beef rib (absolutely amazing) and turkey. I haven't tried the chicken or pork ribs yet, but I plan to very soon. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that the bbq baked beans are among, if not the best, I have ever eaten. Service at Drift has always been really friendly. The environment is casual and fun (at times a little too noisy for me, but I'm pretty old and have a little trouble hearing conversation in noisy environments). I'm so glad I looked past my initial perception of Drift and gave it a try. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in San Clemente.

This place is awesome! I have loved everything I've tried here. The environment is fun and the…read moreservice is on point. The hot chicken sandwich is one of my favorites! I just tried the turkey club for the first time and it was one of the best I have ever had. I don't think there is a cleaner restaurant in town-- 10/10!!

Very good food. Get the hamburger!! Service is great, good…read moremusic and ernergy. I was there when they had live music outside

I still love this place. Been bringing my family a few times recently (5 kids), and they are…read morebegging me to come back now. They love sitting on the patio, playing with the axe/nimja star throwing game while we wait for the food. The kids menu is on point (corn dogs and sliders!), and my 13 yr old daughter is raving about the "join the club sandwhich". "Dad... I love this!" Haha. The drinks are great too, my new fav is "Rye'sd in the Sidecar" which has a lemon/orange whiskey flavor to it. Perfect for our summer evening in Redlands. The staff is friendly and everyone smiles!

First time customer! It was a Tuesday around 4:30 PM. Upon…read moreentering the Bar tender immediately greeted us and told us we could sit anywhere (not busy) he was very friendly and helpful with the menu. They have a great happy hour menu for food and drinks. The ceviche and chips were delicious. We ordered the tacos, carne asada and chicken to try them both. They were good but nothing to brag about. I noticed one waitress sitting at the bar and chatting with what I think is a personal friend. There were little fruit flies buzzing around. Probably from bar area. The place could be cleaner. The rest rooms needed cleaning. The place needs larger attractive sign outside on street to draw in more customers. Larger happy hour menu. Had more color on the inside or better decor. The possibility is endless. Bar needs attention. I had friends talk about going as well and agree with suggestions.

I have always been a fan of Beachwood beer, so knowing that a location opened up in Bixby Knolls, I…read morehad to make a stop. The parking lot is a bit small behind the brewery, but there is plenty of parking throughout the neighborhood and surrounding streets. Like other breweries in the area, this one is pretty popular, so it can get busy and you might have to wait for a table or area to enjoy your beer. The back room/distillery of the brewery is filled with standing tables to chill and possibly play a game from the collection they have. Plus, there is a wall of pinballs, which is pretty popular. Such a fun and chill brewery, so definitely will be back. Plus, the beer is AMAZING!

First time being here! Good drinks. 9/10…read moreGreat Tiki Glasses. Lots of space. Hot wings 7/10 Service with a smile and friendly staff. We'll be back!!

An LA treasure tucked away in an industrial part of Culver…read more Everything is small batch, single barrel, and every sip is special. The bourbon and the whiskey are smooth, easy to drink. The gin is amazing, so good you'll want to drink it straight! So glad we found this place, will have to return for the tour sometime.

I did the tour at the Los Angeles Distillery with my fiance, it was informative & lengthy, the…read moregentleman who did the tour with us was more than well versed as he was the owner. There was no food or snacks but we got to taste a few of his batches, I am not a wiskey drinker so I found them harsh but fiance loved them just found one of them to be rough. We had a good little group who was interested and asked good questions, there wasn't too much walking, but alot of standing and listening, wear comfortable shoes. For my girlys who dont like wiskey bring a chaser. lol, book it though hes a very sweet owner.

Awesome experience in this near speakeasy. Special cocktails for Valentines and they were…read moredelicious. Whiskey tasting: yum.

Great place around the corner from Huntington Beach Sports Complex and the national softball…read moretourney my daughter was playing in! So easily accessed between games. Beer was fresh and cold and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Many (10+) beers on tap as well as a number of guest libations. Food truck outside and live music playing! Great place to kill some time on a Sunday afternoon. Not far from downtown Huntington Beach & the PCH.

I have passed by #williestin shop so many times. I attended a vodka tasting here and it was…read moreamazing. I found about about this event from the #hank app it's for people who are 55plus. The service was great tasted several vodkas, my favorite was the strawberry flavored one. The decor is really cool, very clean and cozy. The refreshments were great pound cake, strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream also with strawberry flavored water. Its a hidden gem in Long Beach that's worth checking out...

Lovely discovery in the neighborhood today. Willie's is right next door to Roxanne's at 1101. I…read morewent for the strawberry vodka tasting but stayed for the vodka. Now, I'm a Titos fan but the Long Beach Water Vodka was pretty tasty. An interesting sipping vodka.I love that they are local and when they add flavors, like strawberries, they use local. Great new place. Try it.