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Journeyman Distillery

3.9 (481 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Hil K.

Went to dinner with a work group. Cool setup in the distillery with a little shop on your way in/out for merch and alcohol to take home. Everyone enjoyed the apps, entrees and drinks they ordered! Got off to a slow start with the waiter and we all ended up with our coats back on because it was pretty chilly inside, but doubt those details ring true normally.

French dip
Mandy L.

We arrived on a very busy Friday night. It was hard to decide which door was the main door and we had to follow a rope to the front reception But they were kind and handled the crowd well! Despite the busy night we were seated relatively quickly. The main room is pretty loud on a Friday, but luckily they sat us in a back bar room that was more quiet. The food and service were both good... but let's be honest... we were there for the cocktails! And they did not disappoint. Well made "adult" (not stupid sweet) cocktails made the night a success.

Flight is best way to sample
Dave D.

Great atmosphere, great service, and the food and drinks were amazing! Couldn't ask for a better dinner experience

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Nicole S.

This is a tough one. We have been here a few times. The good part: The place is super cool with an old rustic look. There are plenty of seats to accommodate everyone. Drinks are ok. The food is pretty good. The price is a little high on drinks. Now the bad part: The service. I don't know why it is always so bad. I can take bad service once maybe even twice, but to get bad service every time, that's unacceptable. Here's the kicker. The Valpo Journeyman is the same way when it comes to service. We have been there a few times and it's horrible. This makes me think it's a reflection of management. Something isn't right, and they need to figure that part out. If they do, I might come back. For now, I'm done spending my money here.

Karen N.

A must if in area! On a Sunday early afternoon, there was a 45 minute plus wait, so we opted to sit an the bar and was seated within 5 minutes. Located in an 1800 Featherbone and Corsets Factory. There were several empty tables, so not sure what was going on. However, the service at the bar was excellent. I tried the Purple Rain and appreciated our bartender telling me to get my camera ready. I was not expecting the drink to change color, but it did. The mixture of flavors, worked so well together. My husband had a cherry old fashioned a barrel aged old fashioned. The drinks are worth stopping in. For food we had the Journeyman Pizza with bourbon crust. It was Detroit style pizza , but was nothing special. They offer tours and there is a putting green! They sell their whiskey and bourbon , along with other merchandise. When in Michigan , we will definately return.

Marianne D.

It was raining big time on our way to South Haven so the botanical garden we planned was a no go. We came upon Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks MI. What a great find! We a private tour with Ed learning the history and tasting 14, yes 14, pours. Ed was very thorough on the history and what we were drinking. I love the history of the building and Journeyman. We came away with a few bottles and had a couple drinks at the bar. My husband had a straight bourbon and I had a frozen concoction called the OCG apple cider, a white whiskey drink with apple juice and spices blended and frozen. Amazing!! Their restaurant is large and look like it had a really good menu, but we didn't eat there since we had already eaten lunch. Next time. I've been on the Bourbon Trail three years in a row, and this year will be number four. I felt like I was on the Bourbon Trail. For you Midwesterners, no need to drive to Kentucky. Check out this distillery in Michigan. You won't be sorry. I had a great time!!

Phaedra W.

We arrived at 11am on a Saturday morning, and I was concerned about showing up so early to a brewery. There was a line, so I guess great minds think alike! By the time we left the building was bursting at the seams! Even if you are not into breweries the building and it's history is still worth a visit. The building was an 1800 Featherbone and Corsets Factory, and the owners have done a lovely restoration. The menu is eclectic and interesting, and the are so many creative cocktails. I had a drink made with fig rye, and one was not enough. If you need to by any gifts for the holidays or other occasions there is a lovely gift shop.

Katie P.

Unfortunately this was an incredibly disappointing and underwhelming experience. We visited the bar for a tasting before our dinner reservation at the Staymaker (in the same building). The waitress was curt and seemed very put off and annoyed when we asked to do a tasting. I didn't think it was possible, but once she found out we weren't sitting at the bar for food we well, she became more distant and seemed to write us off. We had never visited and wanted to get a good taste of Journeyman so we each did a flight. Thankfully, the boards did come with descriptions, because once they were dropped off, we weren't checked in on at all. We had questions on the proof and wanted to try a couple more but after being rudely dismissed and ignored, we paid our bill and went to our dinner reservation hoping for a better experience (it was not). Save your wallet and pallet and find somewhere else to support because this is not the place.

Detroit style pizza
Karen C.

The distillery has a large restaurant where you can order food and order tastings of their whiskey. The staff are nice. Fried Brussels Sprouts: very yummy. Good flavour and texture. A bit greasy. Hand-cut Season Fries: first batch was over cooked and dry. The staff refried a new batch and it tasted much better. Not the best fries. Detroit Meets Italy Pizza: Detroit style pizza. The pizza had fresh ingredients with a crispy cheesey crust. However, the flavour is a bit bland. Wish that there was more pesto across the pizza. Old Fashioned Wings: flavour was great and the chicken was very juicy. This dish seems like a Monday special.

Old Fashion
Jill H.

I would say yes definitely go if you haven't been. My hubby and I took a couple days to celebrate our anniversary. This was our first stop. The ambiance was excellent. The service was good. The drinks were good. I'm glad we checked it out

Fredrick B.

The Coffee Liqueur is the absolute best ever! Black is GREAT, but this is better! If you don't want to drive to Michigan or order on line, you can get it at A&S Beverages in Chicago.

Angus burger with bacon topped mustard potato salad.
Monika S.

Cool vibe. Friendly, excellent service. Conveniently next door to the Acorn theater. Food was good except for the mustard. We had the pretzel appetizer which came with cheese sauce and mustard sauce. I love mustard, but the mustard was almost solid--full of so many seeds that it was crunchy. It was also pretty strongly horseradishy. My husband had the angus burger with bacon topped mustard potato salad. The burger was good, but the potato salad had an overpowering spicy mustard flavor. I had the turkey club. The turkey club was delicious, and the fries that came with it were really good. Overall it was a pleasant experience except for the potato salad. I think it would have been great if they had used a more subtle mustard and less of it.

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Did a pickup order and wow this place was packed! Super cute place, pizza was great. Service was fast. Will return!

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Just awesome! Great menu, great drinks and friendly staff. Really large place with its of activities. You'll love it here!

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My husband and I went for an early New Years dinner yesterday. Our server Gabe was outstanding !…read more He navigated us through the menu as we had not eaten there before. Gabe helped my husband with beer choices and had great suggestions for my cocktails. The food was delicious and the atmosphere very pleasant. We even had a visit to our table from the general manager. She was friendly and engaging. It was an enjoyable time all the way. We will definitely be going back My husband also found a whiskey he liked and purchased that too. It was a very positive way to end 2025. And no one paid me for this review . I'm writing this on behalf of my husband and me because having super food and super service needs to be recognized

Driving thru Michigan we kept seeing their billboards on the highway so we decided to stop for…read morelunch on a Monday. It was not very crowded and we're seating immediately. For some reason it was very cold inside so we asked to be moved onto their patio even tho is overlooks the back of their building and parking lot. My wife had their Southwest Salad which had a lot of BBQ Ranch dressing on it. Suggest it on the side! I had their Detroit Style pizza with sausage and pepperoni made with a Featherbone Bourbon crust. it was just ok as the sauce is basically on top and not evenly spread on the pizza. Their menu has some unique items but nothing really impressed us. The interior is very nice and if it wasn't so cold,it might have been a more enjoyable experience.

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We arrived and found a lively atmosphere, nice bar with comfy bar stools and friendly bar staff…read more There was definitely a "Cheers" vibe, and it was obvious many of the patrons knew each other and dined there frequently. It was refreshing to peruse an interesting small plates menu which we would definitely go back to try on a future visit. There is also a traditional menu as well as a special menu on weekends prepared by a guest chef featuring international cuisine. We tried the "Thai Night" menu and especially enjoyed the vegetarian potstickers in a delicious Thai sauce and the noodle salad with shrimp. The flavors were layered, with a delicate creamy texture and just the right amount of spice. There is a parking lot on site and reservations are a must on weekends, although an early arrival might get you a nice spot at the bar!

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