Cute, clean, and welcoming spot. We try to support local so we frequent Red Cedar every couple of months or so. The live music is nice as are the crowds the free entertainment brings. However, it seems the drinks have gotten a bit more expensive and for seemingly less quantity. The lite food options pair well with the cocktail menu, they are perfect for a happy hour situation or a galavanting night or out! read more

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Local craft distillery that creates a unique blend of vodkas, bitters, etc. Literally everything at the bar is home made. We visited late and really just stopped in to get a drink but the owner was there and gave us a quick tour. We explored the machines, barrels and containers used to make all spirits and learned about the process of creating their unique blend of spirits. The history of this place is very compelling and our drinks (flamingo) were crafted with perfection. We left with their Apple vodka and that bottle didn't make it through the weekend. The night we visited, no events occurred but the owner did mention they have live music and other events regularly. An overall cute spot I'd return to. read more

This is a dope little out of the way Distillery. Located right by Michigan State University, but it is not over run by college kids. Really good collection of bourbon, gin, vodka, and combo concussions. The people are super chill. read more

Here at 9 on a Saturday night and told they are closed when the sign out front and everything else says open until 11pm.

Absolutely loved visiting Red Cedar Spirits for the first time. I am a sucker for a deal so I bought a Groupon for a distillery tour, appetizer, and two cocktails to go and my significant other and I paid a visit just before it expired for date night. They have a full menu of house-made craft cocktails and wine, with three board options for appetizers. The charcuterie board comes with the Groupon but they let us get the Mediterranean board instead. We opted to take the appetizer to go because they had a food truck on-site (Suns Out Buns Out) and we wanted to give it a go. I tried the Oak Berry Buzz and Cranberry Clove Punch cocktails and my significant other tried the Gold Rush. We had no complaints about any of our drinks and our favorite was the Cranberry Clove Punch. We got the Pixie Elixir and Lavender Bee's Knees cocktails to go and we're looking forward to trying them. They have on-site bourbon samples if you want to try a small sip of their option straight, and they sell bottles to go as well. All-in-all, we enjoyed our visit. The customer service was great a read more

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This is the perfect place to go on a dreary, rainy day for great appetizers, great drinks, and great music. I've gone a few times on different days and every time there weren't many patrons, but awesome live jazz. The whole place has a very quiet, chill vibe. Good for a date night before going to a movie or another restaurant read more

Used a Groupon, great drinks and appetizers. Indoor and outdoor seating, fun atmosphere! read more

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Cute place, beautiful cocktails at great prices, -1 star because they seem short staffed and could be friendlier.

Wonderful environment, di, exquisite atmosphere, and my #1 for live jazz music every Sunday evening read more

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Fun, casual, almost summer cottage like atmosphere. Outdoor live music sometimes. Service has been good. Food - not so much, as it's not really a food place place but rather adult beverages, it is, after all, a distillery. Really good drinks. "The Bees Knees" is a favorite, awesome gin. Highly recommend. Eat before you go if you're gluten free. read more

We have driven by the sign on Haslett Road so many times but this summer when our daughter was visiting we decided to give it a try. And we had an awesome time with great cocktails and tasty munchies. Sitting out in the summer at the end of the day and enjoying what Red Cedar has to offer has become a regular event. My husband does not drink much but he loves the vodka chai And such a great use of an old maintenance building. All the staff we have met have been fun, and sure know how to mix a drink. The weekly specials add to the fun. Thanks read more

I love to sample. This has the best bourbons in the world made right here in Michigan.

Amazing place to relax and grab drinks! Really high quality cocktails. They have the perfect little munchies that are simple but still something yummy to snack on. It was a unique and relaxing atmosphere when we went and I'd love to go back. read more

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So wonderful. The cocktails are crafted with a careful hand and I love the ambiance. It's a great break from the traditional bar scene and such a nice, relaxing place to chat and share stories with close friends. A small fireplace is in the far corner, giving the entire space a homey feel. You can play board/card games or just hang out - there's a small selection of meat/cheese/bread trays, nothing big (and they're a little pricey) but nice to chomp on. The cocktails and spirits are definitely the star here. The staff is phenomenal as well. We relied heavily on our server's recommendations, and she gave us some great ones. I have a hard time describing cocktails, but Red Cedar Spirits definitely made me question why I have ever spent money on cocktails that were not as wonderful as these. I'm not sure when they have the winter cocktail menu (*) available until, but we had the following from the winter menu: Chai Latte - as told by my friend, "it's literally like a boozy chai latte!" Tri-Apple-on - I had this one. It's like someone extracted everything that makes an apple delicious - the crispness, the tang, the tender sweetness - and put it into a cocktail. it's not an apple. But it sure captures the essence of an apple well... That's what I was hoping for and that's what I got :) Gold Rush - so unique! definitely a more "mature", harder to place flavor... but with a nice bourbon-y finish. From their classic menu: Ginger Gimlet - fresh, clean, and like a moscow mule but with none of the filler. garnished with candied ginger. My friend almost started crying tears of joy when she tasted this. Thyme Collins - "This is something you'd drink on the porch of a huge farmhouse during a sunset." Greyhound - Friend finished the night off with this. It is pleasantly grapefruity but not in a saccharine way. In a few sentences: GO HERE. It is worth every penny, and tucked away in the neighborhoods of East Lansing, is truly a hidden wonder. I will be back again and again!! read more

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Absolutely love this place! Very tasty drinks and a good selection. I was worried when we pulled in that it would be loud if we sat outside since it's right next to the road but it's calm and quiet! 10/10 highly recommended! read more

Such good drinks and a nice atmosphere! The flamango is my favorite. I love that you can buy their spirits as well

Red Cedar is a lovely place to hang out. The cocktails are delicious and the service is friendly. I wish the food menu had more options but the charcuterie trays are tasty. read more

Wonderful place! Spirits are phenomenal and the drinks are creative and delicious! Went on a tour and the distillery was spotless and the staff was very knowledgeable. You will not be disappointed! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Literally. It was hard for me to find since my navigator was just as confused. It's not your typical bar. They serve only their own spirits that they distill there. That means no beer or the usual spirits you may find at other bars. If you want to sample their drinks, you can order a flight. Carmen is a doll. She is very knowledgeable with the drinks they serve, super friendly, and can make some amazing drinks. My favorite drinks so far would be "The Basil" and a "Greyhound", but I also enjoyed their "Cucumber Cooler" and "Ginger Gimlet". I don't like sweet drinks so I get all of mine unsweetened. They're sweet enough already. They also give you complementary peanuts, chocolate covered raisins, and these chocolatey mint things - all served in glassware that you may find in a chemistry lab. If that doesn't do it for you, I would recommend the cheese plate or another one of their munchies. =D The only downside I found so far is that the bartenders really like to stick to their menu. For example, when I asked for a drink with some named ingredients, they didn't want to "create" a drink. Overall, this is a very chill spot and I would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

Tasting room for MSU's artisanal spirits program. They distill whiskey, bourbon, rye, brandy, gon and vodka. Amazing products and knowledgable staff, a gem just outside East Lansing. Only open Thursday to Sunday. read more

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Wonderful locally brewed distilled spirits. Try this place out. I'll be back. Hard ciders, brandies, whiskeys and wine. Great people , too! read more

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If you are looking for a place with great craft cocktail, friendly staff, and an awesome atmosphere look no further! We will definitely be back. read more

Great handcrafted cocktails, made with local distilled vodka, gin, bourbon and whiskey. Cozy charm in the main seating area and a larger room for groups. Small plate menu snacks that are a wonderful compliment to the great drinks. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Will definitely recommend to friends and of course I will plan on visiting again! read more

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Amazing hidden gem in the Lansing area. Absolutely top notch handcrafted cocktails with impeccable spirits and ingredients. Super friendly staff, delicious snacks, great ambience. If they have it on the menu, get the Cherry Pie cocktail and thank me in cash. read more

Partner and I had a great time at Trivia night! The two men that were bartending did a great job. Really great service. I ordered the cherry brandy and it was delicious. The only thing I wished they served was food or some sort of snack to go along with your drinks besides meat platters. Overall, great experience! Hope they do more events. read more

Where do I start? This place is absolutely the only GEM around here! EVERYTHING was great! I am very big on handcrafted cocktails. This place certainly live up to that! DO NOT take my word for it! Try for it yourself. Their White Russian and Thyme Collins is by far the best thing I have had their! read more

We love RCS! As far as cocktails in the Capital-area go, they provide appropriately strong drinks, with fresh and creative flavors that cater to a variety of palates. I appreciate their seasonal menu that seeks to local incorporate ingredients and flavors in tune with changing availability. Right now, I love their basil cocktail with gin and citrus. Their martinis come with your choice of olive -- get the blue cheese stuffed olive, you won't be disappointed. Tucked away but within a reasonable drive, their patio is a lovely respite from the buzz of the city. All of their cocktails are $7, which we felt was quite reasonble given the quality. read more

I would give Red Cedar 10 stars - I absolutely love this place! My husband and I go to Red Cedar regularly. The people who work there are super friendly. The drinks are excellent. And the booze is the best. I'm slowly working my way through all of the drinks on the menu. I have yet to be disappointed, and I doubt I ever will be. So happy we stumbled on Red Cedar. read more

Such a great place! Locally owned and a fun stop for a nightcap towards the end of the night. Cocktails are creative and tasty too!

They know how to make great liquor, a great cocktail, and great food to have with your drink. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere friendly. Good place to play some cards and talk with friends or just catch up. Keep in mind that if you're looking for a full meal, you should go elsewhere. But if you want good drinks and good small plates to go with them, this is the place to go. read more

A classy bar. If you have old souls as friends, or you want to relax, or hang with your family, this is the place. Their food options are limited, but I think adds to the atmosphere. read more

The perfect chill bar with great drinks! Love the atmosphere, staff is super friendly and the hummus is amazing. Do yourself a favor and order the Spiced Pear Gin cocktail. read more

Came here on a whim and we're so glad we did! The servers and owner were helpful and friendly...no aloof hipster vibe here! I had the Thyme Collins which was refreshing and not overly sweet. We played Scrabble as the rest of the bar filled up around us...we will definitely be back! (On top of that the cocktails were very adorable, about $7...what's not to like?!) read more

Best drinks in town. Very weird industrial area, which seemed sketchy at first, but ultimately makes you feel like you've found something special. We got a meat and cheese tray too, which was extremely tasty and well put together. The drinks you can tell are well crafted and thought out. Can't wait to go again! read more

An odd experience. Basically, no one in the bar so partner and I were only customers at 6pm Thursday night. I ordered a G&T and got gin with flat club soda. I pointed this out and it was replaced with the correct tonic, but that's kinda weird. Bartenders were very quiet, somewhat surly, perhaps something happening behind the scenes. I wouldn't recommend this place for a fun time. read more

Generous hospitality, terrific tasting flight, fresh cocktails with handcrafted ingredients. Really enjoyed the experience. read more

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I feel like the "hidden gem" line has been taken but it's certainly true! This place is fantastic! The popcorn bourbon and the bourbon tasting plate are not to be missed! The ambiance is delightful-- a little dark and coozy like a speak easy-- but with outdoor seating as well if you want a little more summery feel. read more

I think that having a local craft distillery is fantastic. We received great service, craft drinks that were refreshing and on par with ones we've paid much more for. The Mediterranean platter was a nice variety of snacks to munch on. The atmosphere is welcoming and encourages you to stay. It was also great to find a variety of games you can borrow while you enjoy their spirits. read more

Been here several times. Drinks are excellent!!! Highly recommend the Greyhound, Thyme Collins, and Manhattan. The staff is friendly, informative, and very professional. I would recommend this distillery to anyone who loves quality, locally made spirits. read more

Awesome local joint. It's in sort of an odd place, but I guess that's inevitable when your bar is at the same place as your distillery. The mixed drinks use fresh and local (and often homemade) everything. The result is that they are way tastier than the drinks you would find at a typical bar. While they don't serve food, they do server small snacks and so forth. This place is also above and beyond in terms of customer service. I went here once with a couple of friends, and one friend tried a drink she had never had before, decided she didn't like it that much (just wasn't her cup of tea - nothing wrong with it), and so the staff gave her a new drink but only charged her for one. read more