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Gate 11 Distillery

4.2 (60 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Live music
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Picnic Boxes with French 75
Kyla F.

Gate 11 Distillery was the perfect finale to our food tour. I had my very first French 75 made with their award-winning gin, and it was fantastic--bright, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. Meeting the owners and hearing their story made the experience even more special. It's clear they're passionate about their craft, and that passion shines through in every sip. If you're a cocktail lover, this is a stop you won't want to miss.

Flight of four 1/4 oz pours - $10
Steve C.

First visit here and it was a late Friday afternoon. When we were there, it was a very relaxed atmosphere, we sat at the bar and the bartender was very knowledgeable about their spirits and appreciatively outgoing. They have a full bar service here and they only serve their spirits. Since it was my first visit, I tried a flight which consisted of four 1/4 ounce pours for $10; a high price just to sample their liquors, but I relinquished. Overall, I found their spirits to be good, but tasted nothing noteworthy save for the absinthe.

Espresso martini
Denaya H.

This place is super cute. I'm sad I didn't get to go back for the live music, but the drinks were tasty. Our bartender, Lindsey, was so knowledgeable and had us a nice rundown of the area since it was our first time in Chattanooga. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and the espresso martini was delicious (and made with a repasado per Lindsey's great recommendation).

Yan C.

Fancy looking spot! Right I. Middle of the choo choo place. Friendly service chill vibes. On Monday !!!

View from inside Gate 11 Distillery during a tasting
Tony S.

If you're visiting the historic Chattanooga train station to see the famous "choo choos", this little distillery is definitely worth a stop for a cocktail made with their distilled spirits, or as we did, for a tasting. The basic tasting is any 4 of their spirits available that day. Adding more is very inexpensive, too (although after 4 shots, even communion cup size, you may not want to add too many more, especially if you're driving). Our tasting host was very knowledgeable about their spirits and helped us pick the ones we were most likely to enjoy. I wasn't wild about their whiskeys (even though this is Tennessee); I felt they lacked depth. But I found their gin to be excellent (very complex, with a lot of florals from the botanicals, but not overwhelming). The 151 rum packed a real kick. And the absinthe was also very good.

Meeka D.

My group & I had a blast hosted by Moore Fun Travel. Only thing I would have changed was there was a karaoke mic set up & we were the only ones there & they said Karaoke is not today. So we found another place to drink that would actually turn on the mic lol

Espresso martini and old fashioned
Dawn C.

This distillery is a must see while in Chattanooga. We spend an hour talking with Terry (conductor) and possibly the world's best bartender (Lindsey). The espresso martini was good but the old fashioned was chefs kiss! This will be on my must stop anytime I'm in Chattanooga.

Chris B.

Located in the old train station in downtown Chattanooga. Just a cool atmosphere. Their tequilas are quite good. The single malt is very good. Street parking. The entire station is full of entertainment venues. How cool!

Garden Tryst & Whiskey Tower
Claire M.

Great spot w/ great cocktails by the Chattanooga Choo Choo! My husband and I stopped here mid-bike ride on a week day to grab some good drinks. The location is perfect - it's shaded and right next to the train tracks by the Choo Choo. There weren't many people around so service was quick and friendly. The highlight of this place is the drinks though! The bartender said that Gate 11 is known for their gin, so I ordered a gin drink - the Garden Tryst - and my husband got the Whiskey Tower. Both drinks were SO fresh: the bartender even pulled mint leaves right out of the plant in front of the bar for my drink. Definitely a good spot for some delicious cocktails!

Stephanie S.

Great drinks for there or on the go. Quick service, nice bartender! Would definitely come back. They had good drink and shot menu.

Jeff N.

This distillery was very groovy. We had a lovely tour of where they produce all the spirits. Gate 11 has a great, efficient operation that offers a wide range of terrific spirits. The absinthe and dry gin were the true standouts that brought us to a place of nirvana. The woman who gave us the tour was incredibly knowledgeable on all the spirits, the distilling and beverage industry at large. After the tour, we did a flight of all the spirits, as well as comparing the various herbs used in the gin from a nose standpoint. We left there very satisfied and a little tipsy. Definitely a lot of fun and the bartenders serve great cocktails at the bar.

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Tried their eye on the rocks. It was okay. Generous pour. They let you walk around the gardens with your drink so that was nice.

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Great staff and exceptional drinks! We will visit every time we come back to Chattanooga.

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Excellent Gin and Vodka !! Give it a try and you can buy it locally in a liquor store :)

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7 years ago

Martini served in a plastic cup. Bartender helped himself to a $2 tip without asking. Drink tasted like sh*t.

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