Signed up for a mixology class for some clients and had an incredible evening. Lots of laughter and also learned a lot of new skills. The drinks were all very tasty! The class being taught amongst the equipment really added to the ambiance of the class. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Went here for the cocktail class. I learned a lot, was able to practice several tricks and got drunk. The drinks were very well crafted and alcohol was very high quality. Specially the blue gin was spectacular. Would 100% do again. The class takes place in the place where they actually distill the gin which makes the experience more authentic read more

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This was my first visit to Reid's Distillery, and the atmosphere was great. The staff was friendly and knew their stuff. I had the chocolate espresso martini, which was amazing, and my friend enjoyed the Butterfly Collins. I'm definitely coming back to try their cocktail-making class and more of their drinks! read more

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Came to Reid's for both their distillery tour and cocktail class as a belated valentines activity with my boyfriend. The cocktail class comes with a welcome G&T to sip on as you hear the charming co-owner give a fascinating history lesson on the origins of gin as well as an explanation on the start of this family business. You also get to see the machinery used in the distilling process. The tour is followed by sampling 3 mini G&Ts with each of their gin flavours (classic, citrus and spiced), with explanations on the notes. At the end of the tour, you can select a drink from their extensive gin-based cocktail menu. Make sure you don't have plans immediately after this tour as you really get to do a lot of drinking! As a big fan of gin I definitely feel like I got my moneys worth on this tour. The cocktail class was taught by a different host and he walked us through how to make 3 totally different cocktails, each with different flavours. We certainly weren't experts in our pouring but the drinks turned out delicious nonetheless. I live close by and would totally love to come back even just to drink at their beautiful bar. I have already recommended the tour to my friends, if you are a gin lover this is a total MUST try! read more

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Took the cocktail making class!!! Highly recommend. Rob is amazing. The drinks I made were excellent and the class itself was a lot of fun read more

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Took their cocktails class and it was amazing!! The instructor was truly impressive and informative so shoutout to Rob Berry for the lesson and it was affordable too!! read more

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We recently hosted an event at Reid's Distillery and, unfortunately, the experience was terrible from start to finish. While the planning phase seemed fine and the walk-through went smoothly, the day of the event was a disaster. The site map provided by Reid's event planner was incorrect, forcing us to move the stage at the last minute. Chairs were cramped together, and our tech crew had to double their equipment to compensate, increasing costs significantly. The bar manager was rude and dismissive, walking away from sponsors while they were speaking. One of the owners promised to resolve problems, but the solutions did not meet expectations. He attempted to blame "new staff" and a "new events coordinator" -- which we later learned was untrue -- effectively shifting blame onto employees rather than taking responsibility. Other issues included: Staff eating catering during the event Long lines at the bar due to inadequate staffing Promised venue arrangements not completed At the end of the night, staff took leftover food and alcohol that was meant for sponsors and volunteers When we debriefed afterward, the owner offered no compensation, reimbursement, or donation to the charity we organized with. For a venue that is marketed as "premium" and expensive, this level of mismanagement and disrespect is unacceptable. We do not recommend Reid's Distillery for events -- there are many other venues in the area that will treat you, your guests, and your sponsors with the professionalism and respect you deserve. Also, be careful with some of the 'positive' reviews below. I recently discovered they ask their friends/staff to 'review'. read more

My friends and I did a cocktail making class and everything about it was exceptional. From the ambiance to the thorough walk through, all of us agreed that this was a great experience that we would sign up for again. Although I am generally not a gin drinker, the 3 cocktails we created were delicious and might have converted me into enjoying gin! After the class, we were allowed to enjoy the space and sip on our cocktails which was lovely. Highly recommend as a fun activity with a group or even for a date! read more

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Not sure if you are aware that there is a Gin distillery in the Leslieville area. Just south of Eastern Ave on Logan is Reid's Distillery. And they do a Gin High tea on Sundays. Two seatings - 12 noon and 3 pm and you must book on Tock and prepay for the tea portion. So we checked it out. Was sold out when we were there. The tea is 45/pp but incl tax and tip more like 57/pp They give you a reasonable amount of sandwiches, savories, scones and sweets. And a pot of tea of your choice. You can then order other cocktails that are gin inspired. The tea was fine. Let's face it - pretty reasonable. But the sequencing of when things come out is a bit off. We had our teapots way before the food came out and so we were almost out of liquid to enjoy the tea with the good. They will top off with hot water but candidly that made it pretty weak. Note to the business - for that size of teapot you should really put in 2 bags and do make sure the water is boiling ( otherwise it does not steep properly). Staff were friendly but a bit sparse. They have a nice little gift shop with sampler packs and all things to go along with gin and bartending including a large selection of tonic and other accompaniments. Parking can be a bit of a challenge as it is street only. But you can park one street to the west. read more

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Hauled arse to arrive in time but by 3.55pm they had already closed. Very disappointing and pretty tough on out-of-towners trying to fit in a lot over a weekend. Hope their corporate client or whatever that means the close at 4pm on a Saturday is worth lost revenue from guests and a bad reputation. read more

Many year's ago I attended a Martini night at a place I will call "Beer's R Us", I had two chocolate raspberry martinis both yummy but one was pink and one was a chocolatey brown. When I pointed this out to the bartender their response was "This is Beers R Us not Martins R Us", which I thought was a very fair point! With that in mind - I recently attended the Gin High Tea at Reid's. I am already familiar with Reid's and I have enjoyed their cocktail kits, and their gin is a standard in my house. This is a gin distillery - you are not going there for the food. The food is OK (and if you want a nice High Tea experience this may be disappointing) the cocktails are fantastic, the ambiance is festive, I thought it was a fair value. Would definitely go back for their other events and to shop in their store read more

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Went to this venue yesterday for a live show and appetizers and drinks. When the appetizer arrived, I was blown away. Presentation was excellent, smell had you excited to eat it and then when you finally indulged, the flavour was fresh and ridiculously tasty. The humus had a beautiful sesame oil taste to it and the pita was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The drinks were incredible tasting and the presentation of them in bottles and glasses was extremely fine. Band was incredible with one of them sounding like a real life Phil Collins and the other one hitting intense female vocals in a remarkable variety and accuracy. Place was full when we arrived but the courteous waiter still went and found seats to get for us to settle down in. This is definitely a hidden gem. read more

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Such a wonderful spot close to home in the east end of the City- though I would drive further just to experience one of the most fun experiences. Having tasted many of the world's finest gins, Reid's is right up there with the best. In addition to a great bar with an eclectic menu of gin cocktails, there's also a lovely lounge area. Gin & Jazz is a popular event - even on the snowy evening when we were in attendance. Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. There's a fantastic store where one can buy not only their own crafted gins, but just about every kind of high quality tonic waters and mixers, as well as numerous accessories and everything needed to prepare cocktails at home. There are also various tours and special events as well. read more

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At the start of the pandemic, I was looking for a hand sanitizer of great quality and didn't leave my hands smelling foul/sticky. I went to Reid's distillery on a day off to stock up on Gin and also grab a couple of gifts for some friends while supporting a local business, and much to my surprise, the distiller sells hand sanitizer as well. much to my surprise it came in a portable glass vile with a atomizer, it smells(even to this day) amazing, and dries leaving the hands super clean and not sticky, a complete win on all fronts. last but not least to my amazing visit to the distillery, I was served by Calvin (big luxurious beard, can't miss him) he absolutely sets the standard for how someone should be in customer service. friendly, attentive, and went out of his way to make recommendations/gift ideas. yes I spent more money then I would have, but the experience was/is second to none. Parking is on the street, but is always packed from the neighboring businesses, i've had to park in front of someone house and make the walk. no direct transit options are present, the closest i've found is the 72 pape bus with a bit of a walk. would absolutely come back! read more

I saw this place advertising block to you this week and it open last weekend. When I saw that they were agendas jewellery I knew I had to go. I need a Biking over and there a bike racks reasonably close by which was perfect. Walked in and it had a very neat atmosphere or you could smell smoke something and as you read the menu you realize it was one of their lovely cocktails (one of their gin and tonics). There's lots of bar seating and then really cool different couches and chairs and even a chessboard that you can sit out to have your cocktails. The cocktail menu is great the first few our cocktails the next three are Gin and tonics with variations on them and the last three are your classic three martinis. I tried the other flower a Vespa which was great. It wasn't too sweet with the other flower just a nice head to complement the flavours in the gin. Then I tried the blood orange Negron he with and have a maid come Pari. Very need to try a different compadre it was a perfect Negron he. If you're a huge fan of gin or Negron he's or gin and tonic's I highly suggest you try out this place. This may be your new home away from home. read more

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LOVED the tour they give here! We got to meet one of the brothers (Graham, I think?) and he took us on a fun tour, detailing their family's process in starting this business, the history of Gin, and walked us through the flavour discovery process step by step. There was a lot of drinking, and we had a ton of fun. The lounge itself was very chic and modern, and if it weren't for a dinner reservation, we definitely would've stayed as long as we could. If you have friends who enjoy gin, we highly recommend this tour! A great way to spend the afternoon for only $45/pp. read more

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Very classy gin bar down by the film studios! Furniture is colourful and funky. After my visit, I read some of the reviews and realised that they do have tours that you book online here: https://reidsdistillery.com/pages/tours-and-experiences. I sorta wish that I knew about this PRIOR to my visit! The Signature Tour is $30 and includes 2 gin based drinks, a tasting, so if you're a gin lover (or even a beginner), this seems pretty worth! :) They also have a yoga class on the weekend. It was fairly quiet when I stopped by late on a Sunday afternoon. Again, I was pretty impressed with the setting. Menu does include non-gin and even non-alcoholic drinks. I don't *think* there was any food items. I wish there were prices listed on the menu tho! read more

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Such a great spot to hang at the bar and chill with a drink, sit on one of the velvet couches and grab a bite to eat or partake in some of their tours/classes (they do a distillery tour - you can see through the glass the distillery) or take a cocktail making class (which I did and was a lot of fun). I see for October they are doing a yoga/cocktail class! Always thinking up fun things! The decor is so cool - kinda old school, funky vibe - old guitars, funny coffee table books, cool couches/chairs...the bar is beautiful...truly a great place. The drinks are lovely, the servers can make recommendations if you ask. A family run distillery, it is great to see this as an addition to the neighbourhood. Only slight downside - parking is not the greatest here. But if you can't find anything on their street, go up one street (just watch out for the parking signs with their timing restrictions) read more

Came here for their distillery tour on my birthday. It was a wonderful experience and relaxing way to spend part of the day. The interior is a very large and open space with a retail area, bar, lounge, and distillery. There are couches and chairs and interesting little pieces scattered around. For example, they have a pair of flip down seats that are from a closed theatre (forget which one). They have acoustic guitars if you're feeling confident in showing your skills. We arrived early and were welcomed with a beautiful slate platter of gin and tonic in their lounge area. We loved their glass coffee table so much we ended up getting the exact same one after they let us know where it was purchased. The tour was educational and interactive. We got to taste and smell the various botanicals used to make gin. It was especially interesting to hear about their custom bottle. After the tour, we were invited back to the bar for a finishing cocktail based on our taste preferences from the tour. I loved the experience and would definitely recommend it for any spirits, beer, or wine lover. The only feedback I would have is for their merchandise. I love collecting t-shirts from breweries and distilleries but their merch design is not that nice. (Make cooler merch please!) Still 5 star rating from me though! read more

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Came here for their distillery tour and was so impressed at the experience. Reid's Distillery is a family-run gin distillery and you can definitely tell that they have put in so much thought, effort, and love into everything they do, from the design on the bottles, to the ingredients, and the location. Upon entering the distillery, you immediately noticed how spacious, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing it looks inside. In particular, I loved the huge wall of plants (during the tour, Martin, the father, joked that they decided to have the plant wall and then realized they had to figure out how to water them!). You can place your coats on the racks by the windows, check-in and then sit anywhere to have your welcome gin and tonic. The drink was delicious and so refreshing with the grapefruit. There were about 15 people in our tour, so it is a small and intimate event and you really get to hear and experience everything. Martin Reid gave us a brief history of gin and their distillery and he was funny and fascinating! Then, we had the chance to taste each of the distilled botanicals they use in their gin - everything was so scientific and we loved that! Finally, we went back out to the main area for a drink of our choice based on our tastes. We also opted for a charcuterie board (which took a bit longer to come and we had to remind them), and both were delicious! You can also check out their merchandise and gin - we snagged a bottle (a little over $50) because we loved the gin and also the bottle, which they designed themselves and each is hand-dipped in this beautiful blue wax! Overall, for the price of $30, you get two drinks and a wonderful tour experience! Will definitely be keeping an eye out for their drink-making classes and try and pop in soon! Highly recommend! read more

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Awesome gin distillery in Toronto. Cool area and cool vibe. The staff are very knowledgeable and the drinks are amazing. Cool spot to hangout with friends. read more

Great outing for a group! Did the tour for a friends birthday. Really informative and a great value. The Gin tasting was fabulous! Overall a really good vibe! read more

Honestly such an amazing experience. I've always been a big fan of gin so when my girlfriend visited from England and was considering what to do, I just saw this place and its tour and thought we'd give it a go just for something to do. But we were impressed beyond expectations, a starter G&T with some history on gin, a look inside the process and the most approachable, most interesting and well put together tasting I've ever experienced, at a distillery or brewery. Got to leave actually feeling like I know more about the process and complexities of what makes a great gin. Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and staff, and really such a shockingly good price for the experience. Could not recommend this more highly! Check it out, could have stayed for plenty more than just the bonus cocktail at the end. Cheers and great job to this unique family run business. read more

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I heard about this place from a friend. A new Gin distillery in Toronto. Craft gin and I wanted to try it out because I lovee gin..like I'm in love with gin. Anyway, I signed up to be part of their "family " an email list where you get invited to exclusive events and promotions. You're family. I signed up and went to their first Cocktail event where their in house mixologist teaches you how to make some signature gin cocktails. I arrived a little before the event to case the place out. Nice layout. Clean and trendy. Bar and gift shop in front and distillery in the back. I ordered a Martini with a twist ( A Martini is made with Gin..only James bond wannabes use Vodka) it was on wolf the best Martinis I've ever had (trust me I've had a lot In my time) the Gin itself is light and not too overwhelmed with pine and juniper flavor. It was a great balance. They served us a welcome citrus Gina and tonic to get the even underway. I enjoyed it with my charcuterie plate It was nice and refreshing. They had a great set up with everyone getting a bartending station to themselves and all the required equipment. The mixologist went through the steps and we followed the recipes that were placed at our station. The turn out was good and they kept the group small so that it felt more like personal instruction. We all had a great time and the cocktails turned out amazing . Overall I was quite impressed with Reid's and I plan to come back frequently. Overall, the experience was read more

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A solid 3.5. I really wanted to like this place but they have some operational kinks to get through. Pros: I took the free grand opening tour and it was very informative. The openers are clearly very excited, knowledgeable and genuine. I love the space, it's beautifully decorated including old Massey hall chairs, crushed velvet couches, lots of greenery. Stunning glass ware and delicious gin. Cons: The service though was comically bad that's what I have to hold against them. I waited for about 15 solid minutes in my seating area and tried to flag the server a couple times. I've went to the bar and waited another 15 minutes and ordered with someone only to be told hang on and tell the other guy. Then they all go to the back area and it took over 10 more minutes to finally get the drinks. I understand you're new but waiting over 40 minutes for a drink is only acceptable because of how far you are from other bars. I'll wait a few more months before coming back. read more

Knowledgable staff. Great cocktail. Took a tour of the distillery. If you love gin, you have to go, it's as simple as that! read more

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Went for High tea w a group of friends. What a great afternoon. Beautiful surroundings, wonderful staff and nice selection of pastries and tea. We started w a Gin cocktail, yumm. We had ample time to enjoy the afternoon. We were at the noon sitting w a second sitting starting at 3. Would highly recommend it. read more

Man. What a spot. I've been on a few tours around North America and this was easily the best. Quite enjoyed the interaction at the end. It was a lot more involved than other tours where you simply try one or two of their liquors. I'd also come just for the bar scene. Nice coZy spot to grab a drink. read more

Went with friends on a rainy Saturday afternoon to the distillery for their signature door. It was a fabulous experience. Everyone was friendly. It was informative, relaxed, and delicious. It's a great activity to do with friends. And the vibe in the space is great too. The Reed family is doing a great job of keeping the neighbourhood interesting. read more

This place is beautiful! Incredible gin, very knowledgeable staff and wonderful cocktails. The cocktails really bring out the aromatics and subtle qualities of the gin. Loved learning more about the family and how they came to build and run a gin distillery. Check out the pink armchair for some 'grammable photos. Didn't get a chance to tour the distillery but hoping to come back soon for that. read more

Dynamite. Open, classy space with great service. Most importantly the drinks here were top-notch. When I was here, one of the owners was tending to the bar and gave us lots of helpful info on what to order. We went through the menu starting with a G and T, then had a gin punch concoction that was next-level. Local, family-owned with a great vibe. Stoked to visit again. read more

Went for a tour on my daughters recommendation. Absolutely loved it! Drinks were delicious and staff was very knowledgable. Was one of the sons that owns the distillery. Was such a fun afternoon! Highly recommended. read more

I heard about this place from my hairdresser. I don't really like gin, but I love the idea of a distillery opening up locally. My husband likes gin, so we invited a friend and took the tour. What a terrific place! For one thing, I found out that I don't dislike gin - I dislike tonic. The tour was the most detailed I've ever been on. We learned about how gin is made and how the Reids flavour their gin to make it unique. It was fascinating. I would recommend this place, with its nice bar, delightful furnishings and dedicated staff, to anyone and everyone. We're going to try to book another tour for friends. You don't have to take the tour - you can just go in and enjoy a drink. They also sell their gin onsite - in gorgeous bottles. read more

From the carefully curated drink menu to the cozy decor & captivating tour, the Reid's passion for their craft is evident and makes for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend popping in for a drink...or three! read more

I saw Reid's Distillery advertised on Blog Toronto, so I decided to check it out. GREAT experience, friendly staff, beautiful space, and fantastic cocktails! I would highly recommend the experience and the gin. read more