While up north, I knew I wanted to swing by Iron Fish to purchase some bottles of bourbon…read morebarrel-aged maple syrup (it's reason alone to go). My party suggested we stick around for dinner too, which I wasn't going to object to. I wasn't surprised to hear that we'd have a 35-minute wait on a Saturday. The staff was very accommodating and offered an empty room upstairs to wait and pass the time with some games. We asked if we could order some cocktails, and luckily the answer was yes. We placed an order with the hostess, and she brought those upstairs. Later, when there was a Shirley Temple spill, staff was gracious and whipped up another drink right away. Hospitality deserves five stars alone. What else deserves five stars? The cocktails of course. I had two "hotties," which were perfect with the wintry weather...and smart thinking. Who really wants a cold drink in January? The menu is simple, and much of the food is locally-sourced (huzzah). I vegetarian-ized the Christmas Dinner pizza, and it needed the saltiness/fatiness of the sausage. Still, I'll give points for creativity. Four stars. I get destination vibes from this spot, and I know I'll need to return in the summer months for the most optimal experience...but I was overall impressed with my winter trip. Five stars for Iron Fish Distillery!

The pizza was incredible, and our waitresses did a great job accommodating our large group…read more Everyone loved their food, and the drinks were very good as well. The separate little shop they had where you could buy the liquor they make was really cute and unique. I liked the cozy, clean interior and overall feel. We already want to go back!

This was the perfect location on a hill across the way from the municipal marina. We had food from…read morethe food truck and had "a prostitute named Carla", excellent! And "let's pretend this never happened ", enjoyed the view and sunset later..

Great drinks, beautiful view but pricey!!! Went for a cocktail and loved it but 16 dollars a drink…read moreis crazy. Would have loved 2 but held off and went somewhere else.

The vibe and atmosphere here are hard to beat. I loved the retro and colorful decor. The bartender…read morewas so friendly and chatted with us the whole time we were there. It was great they had alcohol and non-alcoholic options. The coffee shop inside was closed but looked great as well. The outdoor spaces looked really fun for the summer time. We'll definitely be back.

Loved the coffee, baked goods, and atmosphere! Very trendy inside. There's also a little art shop…read morenearby with lots of great stuff. My only issue was that the pretzel didn't taste very fresh. Everything else was perfect though!

Our experience at Northern Latitude Distillery was easily one of the highlights of our trip to the…read moreTraverse City area. My husband and I stopped in and were immediately greeted at the front door by a lovely woman who made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. She walked us through the tasting experience, pointed out the restrooms, and truly set the tone for such a warm and inviting visit. When we made our way to the tasting bar, we were greeted by a wonderful man who was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. He explained each spirit so well and made the tasting experience genuinely fun. Come to find out -- the two people taking such great care of us were the owners! Their hospitality and customer service were exceptional and made the experience feel personal and memorable. And the spirits? Absolutely phenomenal. We ended up leaving with six bottles because everything was that good. This was hands-down one of the best experiences of our entire trip. Highly recommend stopping in if you're anywhere near the area!

This place is buzzing. But I would definitely recommend that you arrive buzzed…read more We arrived on E bikes so I was hesitant about having cocktails, but I started with the bourbon old-fashioned, which arrived disgustingly sweet. My husband, who favors sweet beverages, or at least today he does... Insisted that the lemoncello was so delicious from his sampling that they brought him a 3 ounce pour and I swear to you it taste like Lemon Pledge mixed with sugar water. Then he got some cream situation. The lemoncello crema. Before I even drink it, I took a with, and it smelled like breastmilk vomit. Straight baby spit up. My friend tells me that my review is truthful, but kind of mean. But I have had four drinks here and they were all kind of gross. We will probably come back tomorrow. I'm gonna go try the horseradish vodka. Maybe that will be better.

Amazing cocktails and an amazing team. They've never steered me wrong when it comes to their…read morecocktails and they're always letting you try their spirits to make sure they get the right profile for your pallet. They have such a unique concoction of drinks and you can tell the effort and research that goes into each recipe. They're creative and innovative and it's such a great gem of the UP. They have had a food truck there each time I've visited (Alley Cat's) so you can hang out for dinner and drinks! I love their outdoor area, it's lively but has a great amount of vegetation and seating so you can still feel like you're in an intimate setting.

What a unique spot for very unique cocktails! Staff really knows their beverages and they have a…read moreseason menu that rotates and fall came out this week and while it was warm out drinks especially the Sweater Weather (Carmel apple drink) gave all the fall vibes! The outside area is so nice to sip a drink and chat!

Popped into mammoth to listen to some afternoon live music on a Wednesday afternoon. Such a relaxed…read morevibe! Love the dimmer lighting here. The bartender Hallie is a sweetheart, so warm and welcoming! Love the fresh cold fuzzy cans of soda!

Absolutely LOVE this place! Highly recommend. I have a small group of friends that like to go as…read moremuch as possible and we are always greeted with friendly staff. Hunter always goes above and beyond for his Sunday crew Try the Gin and Tonic!!

We had an absolute blast at Traverse City Whiskey! My BF loves their whiskey and decided to make a…read morehuge purchase for his bday! lol He asked the manager how many different bottles of bourbon were available, 13 to be exact, to please package them up! Hahaa I guess we needed a bar restock anyway!

Imagine requesting an old fashioned then being told "oh we just cleaned up sorry but I can do a…read morepour" while they're fixing an Old Fashioned for a few buddies. I literally bought over $400 in merch. Ughhhh and people wonder if prejudices exist!?

The upgraded tour is well worth it. Cathy was super informative and friendly. I enjoyed the…read moreplentiful options of wine and spirits!! Everything was perfectly themed for Fall and Halloween.

Fun to try both wine and distilled spirits At the same…read morelocation. Great selection and fun tour!

Hatch is staffed by knowledgeable & hospitable staff (thanks Cece!). We always feel well educated…read moreafter we leave! Like my prior review, it's still impossibly clean & well stocked. Maybe they have had it before but now there is a local honey on the shelf. Literally something for everyone. While we didn't have time to stay for a drink at the bar (we were there to buy our fav' bottles), it looked fun w plenty of tables and snacks to buy. There is no food service/no kitchen. Maybe they allow carry-in/delivery...? Our fav's are the gin, aquavit, & limoncello. Be sure to stop by, it's a not miss! Really quality liquors that would give any of the better known brands a real run for their money (to say nothing of supporting a small biz). Thank you, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Decent place, staff wasn't as friendly and helpful as other wineries. Good samples and fun merch.read more