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    O’Shaughnessy Distilling

    4.7 (191 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    O’SHAUGHNESSY DISTILLING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Robert L.

    What a great distillery! Amazing drinks, solid appetizers and main dishes. The wait staff is knowledgeable and very friendly, they gave us great drink advice. The whole place is really cool, great vibe inside. I highly recommend this distillery!

    Spice Bag
    Robert W.

    Having seen videos online of Irish Spice Bags for so many years, I knew I had to go out to O'Shaughnessy to try it. A new menu addition, they have been advertising it heavily on their social media which was a great move because it worked on me. I hadn't been here in many years but this was enough to rope me in. We came with a big group of 8 on a Friday night at around 8 pm and were able to grab a nice fire pit in their outdoor area. The other guests were kind enough to let us borrow some chairs from their pits to accommodate our large group. Despite sitting outside, a waiter came over and offered us menus and to take our orders which was fantastic. All the staff were super kind and friendly. I know I should've gotten a drink, but whisky isn't my favorite so the only thing I ordered was the spice bag. It was rich, heavy, fried, and came with a big cup of curry. It was the perfect late night drunk meal to satisfy those cravings. It is by no means healthy, and I probably wouldn't get it again, but it was a really fun experience and very tasty.

    Matcha on right (a little too sweet), kimchi on left (you better love onions)
    Sara B.

    Fun unique cocktails and good appetizers. We also liked the service and felt like it was a great environment for groups.

    Not a junglebird cocktail
    Chompa V.

    Went to the annual tropical themed event. They had a special beach/tropical cocktail menu that had delious drinks. The band that played was great and added to the experience. The distillery itself is beautiful and great for date night.

    Menus (HH and dinner menu)
    Laura S.

    We made a reservation for 5:15 pm on a Friday. Their reservation system is very easy to navigate and I would encourage a reservation if you can make one ahead of time. The parking lot was half full, but overall easy to park on a night where the restaurant wasn't crazy busy. I could see the parking lot getting full and being a challenge to find a place to park with the neighborhood it's located in during busy times. Drinks: 5/5. I really think the drinks are the star of the show here. Some are on the pricey side (outside of happy hour expect $15-30), but in my opinion worth every penny. We tried 2 of the old fashions and a flight. The flights are micro pours, so don't expect more than a taste of each. Food: Ranges from 2/5 to 5/5. The fries and salad were 5/5. Flavors on point and would go back again for those. The lobster roll and the short ribs were 2/5. The lobster roll tasted like frozen lobster and lacked seasoning and overall flavor was very fishy. A bit disappointing at a $30 price point. The short ribs and mashed potatoes also lacked overall seasoning. Service: 4/5. Originally it took awhile for us to get our drinks, but service beyond that was seamless. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Ambiance: 5/5. This place is absolutely beautiful. A great place just to grab a drink or hangout. Definitely a cozy ambiance inside.

    Wild rice burger and fries. Scotch egg.
    Ruby W.

    I love O'Shaughnessy's. I'm not a huge whiskey person in general, but easy to get behind whiskey that has so much heart and thought put into it. I've been coming to O'Shaughnessy's for a few years, but recently went on a tour of the distillery and have so much more appreciation of whiskey in general and especially O'Shaughnessy whiskey. So impressed with the tour guides for having so much information memorized. I know I forgot more than half of the info by the time the tour was done. Still, so interesting to learn more about the process and how much work goes into each bottle. I love that O'Shaughnessy's is mixing Irish + American distilling processes. Very cool to learn about both, and how O'Shaughnessy's was combining the two. The drinks are so amazing and there's so much variety. My favorite right now is the Payanelo. Their punch is also always a favorite of mine. I also like their slushy drinks on super hot days. I haven't eaten here too much because of the prices, but have enjoyed the times that I have. The fries are to die for. They are so well seasoned and always crispy. Had the wild rice burger last time I went. Wanted more wild rice as I don't think I tasted it at all, but it was still very good. All the toppings worked so well together. The margarita flatbread was good, but nothing to write home about. The ambiance is nice. Very upscale lounge vibes. It can be hard to hear (especially when you're with people who have a harder time hearing). The seating options don't help with that. The tables are wide and most of the seating is around couches, so you aren't very close to the rest of your party. If you are worried about sound, I would recommend the little alcove to the left of the front doors or sitting outside. Service has always been great. Hosts, bartenders, and servers have all been stellar. However, one of the servers, Ellie, is really standout. She always gives the best service and recommendations. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Very fun place to visit. You definitely have to budget for it because prices are high, but makes going there more of a specialty event.

    Aaron J.

    Has the chance to visit this distillery and have dinner afterwards. Andy at the bar did a fantastic job with recommendations and cocktails were on point. Haven't tried many Irish whiskeys so really appreciated their Irish and bourbon cask strength offering. Steak bite appetizers were so tender and flavorful and fish and chips were good. Would definitely be back

    Natalie W.

    When I walked into this place. I thought "wow! This space is beautiful. " they have really cute sitting areas with nice comfy chairs and big booths for larger groups. It was just my husband and I so we grabbed a spot at the bar. and I'm happy we did. The mixologist at this spot were so friendly and it was very interesting to watch them whip up the cocktails. They mainly do whiskey drinks and I ordered the beorn old fashioned which was recommended to me by the man at the bar and it was fabulous.im not a big old fashioned girly but it was a the perfect mixture of whiskey and sweetness. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because our tab was $35 for 2 cocktails so it is on the more pricey side. But. All in all We are definitely planning on going back and bringing our whiskey loving friends.

    Slushies
    Annie D.

    This is always such a nice place. Unfortunately for this visit it was quite nice enough to stay outside so we moved inside but staff was accommodating with our move. I love that you can get most of their cocktails as NA even though they are still quite pricey. I also got steak bites and fries. I've had the steak bites before but they must have changed them as these were quite salty, even for me as someone who loves salt. The fries are delicious and my friends were fans of the truffle aioli.

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    Susan K.

    Beautiful interior; great drink options! Nice food selection; did not see GF items identified but also did not inquire re GF menu. Knowledgeable, friendly wait staff. Had to track down someone in the bar area to help us in the gift shop. Nice-sized parking lot.

    Distillery bar and wall
    Sarah K.

    On a trip to town my friends suggested we check this spot out. We met for an early dinner and I was super impressed with the vibes this newer distillery presented. The industrial vibes, and darker interior was complimented by the high tops and bar. The bar back was hidden behind doors which was a really cool way to keep a clean/crisp front to the entire bar. We each grabbed a cocktail and most of us got the lobster roll along with some fries...and it was FANTASTIC. It might actually have been better than the drink. Or I may have been really hungry. But I'd like to go back and find out which. Either way, I think I'd be very happy.

    Mykenna C.

    I've been here a couple times. I just went over the past weekend again to check out the space in the eyes of a place to host a rehearsal dinner. Love the looks and the darker lighting the space has. We had a brand new server, who did a great job and made sure we were set. While we were there we grabbed some food! Beer bites, scotch egg, fries, and burger. All were so yummy and I would definitely go back for the burger again and the scotch egg. Yum!

    Yasiri N.

    I came here during a yelp event and have been here several times with friends. Every time I come, the drinks are great! The service felt fast and knowledgeable on their beverages. The ambiance is a really cool place to bring someone on a date, or a hang out with friends for some fancy vibes!

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    Ask the Community - O’Shaughnessy Distilling

    Do You have any food for a vegan?

    Hi Natasa - We don't have any specific vegan dishes but many menu items can be made vegan!

    Are reservations needed if you're coming in for food and drinks or can you just show up?

    Hello, we accept walk-ins! If you'd like to make a reservation you can do so here: https://www.exploretock.com/oshaughnessydistilling/experience/227061/keepers-heart-whiskey-lounge?date=2022-10-18&size=2&time=12%3A00

    Is the food menu only available on Friday and Saturday?

    No, it’s available whenever they’re open!

    What is the bike parking situation at O'Shaughnessy? Would it be comfortable to come for a drink on the patio in bike gear?

    Hi Steve, we have plenty of racks to park your bike on. Looking forward to your visit!

    Are kids welcome? Would love to bring ours to hear sea shanties for St. Patrick's day tomorrow. Wondering if the vibe is family friendly!

    Hi Leslie! Kids are welcome at our distillery, we have plenty of N/A drinks available as well. Hope to see you later. Cheers!

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