We had a great time at Northside. It's was a small simple place, but the product they are selling is small batch and solid. At the very least you should stop in for a tasting if you're in the area. Our server was friendly, talkative and well versed in their product. He told me they distill in-house and most of their barrel aging takes place in a nearby family barn. (Could be wrong about this, but it sounds about right). Our tasting was of five different spirits for around $12. I sampled bottle pours of their Limited Release Braille Bourbon, Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, 3 month old Oak Barrel aged Gin and a two year Añejo Tequila straight from a barrel in the back. He also poured a splash of their Vodka and included a taste of their American Agave Tequila. I thought the winner taste wise was the Añejo Tequila. I'm not much of a Tequila person, but I thought the flavors were outstanding. Their bourbons were smooth, simple (don't quote me but I think he said aged seven years) and around $65 a bottle. The gin was light and smooth. I would say most of what I tried would be good for cocktails, but they weren't bad at all served neat. We were the only ones in there for awhile on a Friday afternoon, but once work let out some thirsty folks came in. Check these guys out and support them if you can. Well worth the tasting and conversation! Thanks again guys!! read more

I went the last day (Saturday 6/14) near close (~6:45/7p). The two tastings I got were the rum (rum drinker for life!) which was rather good and sharp taste; and the agave which was very sweet and smooth! I got a Northside sunrise (tequila sunrise) which definitely hit the spot. I'll definitely hit this place up on weekends! Also, found out that they can't technically call it tequila because it wasn't distilled in Mexico! Never knew! One thing the I would recommend would be to reach out to Bar Crawl USA or other bar crawls that frequent downtown Cincinnati and add their place to the list! Also, they allowed my dog (service dog) in, which was perfect because at the time, there were a handful of people there...but if there were a lot, I think it would be a different story But overall, LOVED it! read more

Great place to dip on some Cincy spirits. Located downtown , they offer several bourbons and an excellent rye. Cocktails are good. Fun event, enjoyable bar conversation with Jackson. Street parking. read more

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100% recommend! I enjoyed this nice little hole in the wall spot. The staff working was super accommodating and friendly. I was able to try their bourbon, gin, and vodka. I also had this nice cranberry mixed drink that was delicious and had a nice bite to it. I really enjoyed the bourbon the most and hope to return again in the near future to pick up a bottle. I'm not usually a gin or vodka person but really enjoyed both! The vodka would be perfect for a nice Moscow Mule. I highly recommend swinging by this little small business, trying what the distill in house, and lounge around with some good company. There are plenty of great food spots in walking distance and worth the stop in! read more

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Before the pandemic started, I had a really great experience here. The bartender was super friendly had had great suggestions. We did some drinks and shots of things I'd never heard of, and also tasted some of their products on their own. One interesting drink has you eat a weird little flower that tingles and then take a shot that brings it all together. That's what our picture is lol. I did go back for my birthday this year, and they had just opened back up after pandemic closings (July). I was excited to show my friends how cool it was, since we all live about an hour away. Unfortunately they had almost nothing in stock and could only make Dark n Stormys or mules. It doesn't change my review because I have high hopes that they will get back to their quirky drink menu just as soon as they can. The bartender this time around was also rad, so kudos for for quality staffing! I hope to go back in spring 22 to see how they are doing. read more

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The service was great. Their drinks are all brewed in house and are A1 from Day 1. The ambiance are soft, welcoming, and warm vibes.

I'm not a whiskey girl but the gin was wonderful. Great little spot to grab a cocktail and enjoy good conversation. read more

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Such a fun atmosphere. The cocktails were amazing. The bourbon was probably my favorite of the house spirits. Sadly, I didn't get any pics as my phone died. 10/10 will be back read more

I attended a recent event at Northside Distillery and it was such a fun time! While the venue is a little tight, they really utilize the space as best as they can. They offered a variety of $5 cocktails to the attendees and those were very refreshing. I had the mule, but substituted the vodka for gin, and was very impressed with the flavors. Sampling their in-house distilled spirits was really cool (vodka, gin, and bourbon). The vodka was very smooth and the gin wasn't overwhelming in taste with juniper, which I personally prefer in my gin. There were a couple other businesses at the event - Honey Child popsicles and Kettle of Corn - both were so wonderful! The owners were incredibly kind and the quality of their products was phenomenal! The kettle corn wasn't too sweet, but had a great flavor and crunch. I had the chocolate cherry popsicle and holy moly - it was so good!! 10/10 would recommend! I'll definitely keep this distillery in my mind when going downtown for future visits - thank you Northside! read more

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We stumbled into a private party here and ended up staying - why not?! The drinks looked awesome and there was live music. I had the best Moscow mule of my life here, made with Northside Distillery gin. The raspberries in it were a nice touch and cute garnish. Worth the $8. They offer different twists on classic drinks - Moscow mule, Manhattan, White Russian (nicknamed 'the dude') and many more. They also sell some local craft beers including Rhinegeist. They sell pizzas too that smelled and looked amazing, although we didn't try one. There was live music on a Saturday night and lots of games you could borrow and play as well. We had a great time and I know you can pay a bit extra to go on a tour and sample as well. read more

A lot of good vodka and whiskey is served at Northside Distillery. It's located in the Downtown. This is even though it's made in Northside. At least it was at first. They now make their alcohol right there. I had a Northside Mule. It's about $8 for a glass. This is made with the house vodka. It uses lower proof alcohol in these beverages. They sell you bottles of the harder stuff. Of course this is more expensive. The hardest proof vodka is about $50 for a bottle, and some are even more. I liked the vodka and the atmosphere. It's a nice place for relaxing after work with a drink. This is located a few blocks from numerous parking spaces. read more

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Really cool bar! So glad to see these guys get a location downtown and how they've grown! The inside is rustic and has a lot of reclaimed wood features. There is a small bar with a nice menu of craft cocktails. They make most of their own alcohol on site, including the soon to be addition of tequila! YaY! Anything ive tried that they have made is delicious! They do it the right way! My recent favorite was a chocolate infused vodka collaboration with Maverick Chocolate! And I am not normally a vodka drinker! Added neat fact, this upcoming season they will be the official distillery of the Reds, and have a bar at the games! They also will host special events here, so ask them about that! read more

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not open. walked down from our hotel and waited. called nothing. disappointed that it says it's open and it was not.

We love it here! Great local spirits and a chill atmosphere! We live in the area and stop in for a drink on the regular. Stick with a tried and true G&T or try one of their fun seasonal cocktail creations! Or for the purist start with a tasting of any of their made in house spirits, and I mean in house... ask to see the distillery in the back, if it's not too busy! read more

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This is a really cute place. Small but nice and great drink's. So good they are the official distillery of our Cincinnati Reds!!!! Prices are ok the drinks were very heavy on the booze a good thing. No draft choices but few selection of local business beer. I would stick to the booze at this place. Have one and do enjoy. read more

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Found this place wandering through OTR one evening and they were having their Bourbon release. I was not disappointed to say the least. You wouldn't know this place is here unless you stumbled upon it or were a regular of OTR. I did not have a chance to try all of their products which include corn whiskey, Bourbon, vodka and shine. The Bourbon was very good, not a sipping Bourbon in my book but is great for cocktails. I had a Manhattan which was excellent and they make great cocktails with their products. They do not serve food and it appears as if everything they do is small batch and craft made. Excellent find and I will be back for drinks and to buy some to place in my liquor cabinet. read more

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Such a cute space! Came here on a pedal wagon bar hop, and I was stoked to try out this place. First of all, the decor is awesome! A lot of the wood is really from old barns I think? Super authentic! And they have a couple big tables as well as some smaller ones with big comfy chairs. While it's not a huge space, they've definitely made the most of it! In terms of drinks, they have a nice variety of cocktails, and they make a ton of the spirits on site! You can also buy the bottles here for a few bucks cheaper than the ones you'll find at other stores. Overall, awesome bar, and I'll definitely be back! Ps. The owners do rent out the space for events! If you need a place for a brunch or even a place to work with a group, hit these guys out and they may be able to help! read more

Northside Distillery is a fantastic, hidden gem. The spirits are creative, delicious and potent. Ditto the cocktail menu. They have some craft beers on hand too if you're not feeling like liquor. My girl and I hung out with Mark (main booze maker) and Luke (bartender) on a Thursday evening. These two were friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The bar itself is cozy and tastefully decorated. I was fortunate enough to get a tour of the production area and they have some rad and expensive looking stills. I rarely write reviews, but I had to give a shout out to Mark, Luke and this terrific distillery. We even took a couple bottles home. read more

Im so glad to be the numero uno! I love this place! There ain't no bootlegin' in here! These guys (Mike and Chris) are craftsmen who make a product most adults enjoy. I got to taste the product and I got a bottle to go but I really enjoyed hearing about the process. All of the pipes, tubing, containers and tools just sent my brain into overdrive. I've been to brewery tours and wine vineyards but never a distillery tour so l was just elated to be there. I've been in Northside for years and have never been down the street the distillery is on before. It's a little hidden slice of Americana right in our backyard (literally). I already plan to go back weekly. Highly recommend a visit. It's one of a kind in our area. Not so humbly submitted, King Michael C. read more

Small bar but great drinks and cool place to hang out. It wasn't crowded and has a laid back vibe while still being trendy. The old fashioned in a smoked filled glass is a must try. read more

I was so excited to have this unique addition (bar and small batch distillery) to the downtown neighborhood but was extremely disappointed. We visited a few weeks ago on a weekend and it was almost empty while the nearby Queen City Exchange was packed - this was a sign that we unfortunately chose to ignore... We ordered three of their specialty cocktails which they advertise on the menu in the wall. The bartender didn't really seem to know what he was doing and seemed to roughly be going through the motions of making a drink. For example, he didn't squeeze the peeled zest to release the oils in the drink and just plopped it in the glass. All of the drinks were unpalatable and tasted like syrup. One of us had to continually dilute it with water to make it drinkable. Also, I'd hope that if they make their spirits that they would pay closer attention to detail. Their spirit description cards were repeatedly misspelled barley and was very sloppily cut. The mint they used in the drink was obviously unwashed. The ceiling also had a black sheet partially covering it, I'm assuming because it was unfinished... I really wanted to like this place because it's such a neat idea and addition to the neighborhood. However, I'm not sure how they will survive in this competitive environment if they don't make some drastic changes. I am definitely not going here again. read more

Such a cute spot! I came on the Yelp Pedal Wagon bar hop and loved it. The atmosphere was very chill and not what other bars downtown are like. The design is so cute and the staff was super friendly. I love visiting places in Cincinnati that I haven't been and I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Sometimes life just happens: it is such a pleasant surprise when a company goes out of their way to provide good customer service. thank you very much David! read more

Cozy little space with some delicious cocktails and spirits. I ordered their Moscow Mule with no regrets, and tried a friend's "The Dude" cocktail (their take on a white Russian) which was absolutely amazing. Their tour isn't much since it's pretty much just a back room, but considering they're one of the smallest distilleries in Ohio that is as to be expected. Regardless the staff was super friendly and gave a quick rundown of the history of the place. Definitely will be back, and can't wait to try the tequila once it comes out around Cinco De Mayo! read more

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I don't visit here as often as I should but everytime I do I have a positive experience. It's not very big and usually fairly laid back and the bartenders are super helpful and attentive. Most importantly however the mixed drinks never disappoint. read more

Walked by this place on our way to dinner and decided to stop in for a quick drink. It was early and we were the only folks there. The bartender gave us a quick tour of the distillery before we settled at the bar. Whiskey and moonshine were both good. I also had a eggnog Russian mixed drink that was quite delicious. read more

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What a great find with a interesting history. Good cocktails and a friendly crowd. If your looking for a low key place with a collective group of people this is the place. Ask Luke for a Mojito. read more

Best damn old fashion in Cincinnati, period. Northside Distillery poured drinks during the Yelp community manager event, that's where I got to sample the Old fashion. The flame seared orange peel is what took the longest to make the drink and it was well worth the wait. The old fashion is smoky, with a hint of sweetness that I have not had in any other old fashion elsewhere. Plus Luke the bartender is passionate about his craft and took great care of folks at the bar. I'll most definitely be back soon!! read more

Had an event here. Treated like we are an inconvenience. Bartenders did not even know how to make house drinks. Was panhandled before even got to door and parked right in front. Though that is to be expected in the area. Yuck will never return. read more

The micro-distillery world comes to Cincinnati, and this quant local spot serves us well. We dropped in early for a drink after dinner, we grabbed some cards and a seat and we hung out a couple hours. I tasted their spirits, the new gin is smooth and of good quality. The Bourbon tastes good, I think its a 2-year so not too rich, but a nice oaky flavor. They had some great cocktails on the menu, featured the new gin yesterday. They also have beer, not on tap. They have a pizza kitchen as well. Service was great, i like that they had a server and i didnt have to fight my way to the bar for a drink. read more

Such a cool place. Loved trying their different hand crafted drinks. Awesome place for a happy hour or work event. The tour was so neat. Loved hearing all about what they do and why they do it. Can't wait until their bourbon comes out in November. read more

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The care they put into making your drink is outstanding! Love the chill vibe, great tastes, will definitely become one of my favorites!

I had never heard of this distillery before but when our pedal wagon stopped here last weekend, it has officially been added to my list of places to get good bourbon in the city! In addition to the bourbon, they also had corn whiskey, gin, and vodka, all of which my friends said was delicious! I had their old fashioned and it went down so smooth I could have kept drinking them all day. They are coming out with a tequila on Cinco de Mayo and you better believe I will be there to taste and celebrate! Everyone in the place was extremely knowledgeable, even giving us a tour of their distilling space. What a great group of people with an even better story. 12/10 would recommend! read more

The best cosmo ever. Distill on premises. Great place to chill with the friendliest staff. Bartender was like a good friend. Just began serving gourmet pizza tonight, and it is flavorful and cooked right. Come here soon!! read more

Today I met Chris from the Northside Distillery. He gave me a tour of the place and talked about their future plans. I purchased a bottle of corn whiskey and their new vodka. Saving the corn whiskey for later but after tasting the vodka I became the bartender at my house. OMG is it good. Every bar in this city should be selling this. I can taste the passion they put into. Everyone should check this place out. Young people with a dream, the smarts and drive. Love it. read more

I bought a bottle of shine. It was some of the worst I've ever had. The shine tasted like medicine. The corn whiskey was a little better. That's because the shine was that bad. 25 dollars a bottle is a little steep. Especially since both of them were crap. I couldn't give them away. Hopefully the rest of the alcohol is better. read more

Had a chance to check out this place Friday after work for a drink and it was really nice. Great drinks and a really nice bar area. The 2 guys working were super friendly and let us look around at how they make their products. Will definitely be back! read more

We were in Cincinnati for the weekend and were looking for something different to do. Had heard good things about this place so we decided to check it out. Chris gave us a tour and explained the distilling process which was very interesting. Afterwards we got a couple "flights" of mixed drinks. Our favorite was the "pear necessity". Soooo good! I had a flight of mini mixed drinks and each was very good. Ben was at the bar and was great. We all had a wonderful experience and wish this place well. Brought some vodka back to Texas with us and our friends have enjoyed it, too. read more

This place...these people are awesome. It's just a short trip from downtown. Your gps might accidentally send you into the nearby cemetery, but once you get there, this small operation will impress you with its friendliness, knowledge, and great quality of their products. They are really great people and I was happy to be supporting an up and coming small business. They have a new location opening up downtown soon. I can't wait. read more

We stopped by for a drink before going out to dinner downtown on Thursday night. The mixed drinks were really good! My wife enjoyed the "Wife Pleaser" and the Northside Vodkarita was tasty. The bartender, Ben, was friendly and knowledgeable. There is bar in front with their own distillery in back. They offer distillery tours. We will definitely return! read more