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Great little spot! The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The Negroni and Manhattan were top notch. The espresso martini was a bit too sweet for my taste. The cream foam on top was fun but not my taste. But I think others would enjoy it! Highly recommend this spot
It was a last-minute purchase and I was so impressed it made it to my home in time to celebrate my job or drown my sorrows. The Rye is delicious for sipping which two friends and I did through that unfortunate night. Purpose Rye restored my confidence. The aging smooths the edge of the flavor. I would like to find a way to order more without $20 shipping. I haven't the heart to open Madam Whiskey. Maybe when the first non-white, female is elected president I will open. "Fascist Tears" vodka will be my next opening once I find some great Resistance cocktails recipes.
Came here with co-workers. This was our first stop on a self guided distillery tour. I got the Sip & Shop. It is their signature drink with their CIVIC vodka, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, and ginger; it was served hot in a glass cup with a handle. It was delicious! Akeima, the bartender, had a nice smile and was attentive to us and everyone who walked in. My friend got Sage Advice. I'd get that next time. It had Rye, grapefruit lime, bitters, and sage. It was served in a coup glass with a tiny sage leaf garnish- so cute! At one point, my friend said, "excuse me while I visit the all gender room".
I LOVE this special release! I told my husband about the bottle and thankfully, he immediately placed an order. The distillery then set a day for us to pick it up. Pickup was so simple: walk in, confirm, walk out with a beautiful, artist-designed and commemorative bottle. The whiskey blend is really good too! I've really been enjoying it.
After hearing about DC distilleries in Ivy City and this is one of the few open on Sundays, I decided to check it out. I did the 45 min tour with tasting for $12 and it was totally worth it! This distillery is the first woman owned distillery, started by 2 best friends. They started out with rum, bourbon, vodka, rye, whiskey, and now apple brandy. We got a detailed explanation of the process of how the rye and bourbon get made from whiskey and got to check out the tanks downstairs and barrels upstairs. The tastings were good and you got to keep the glass as a souvenir. Although I didn't particularly like the tastings, the vodka was smoother and didn't have that nailpolish aftertaste. The reason this review falls short of 5 stars is the bartender service. The bartenders (bald fellow) are kind of rude. I couldn't decide between a few cocktails, and asked the bartender on his recommendation. He rudely said "it's between whiskey and vodka", "Yes, I know that" is what I responded with. I was expecting more of his preference for one of the 3 cocktails, not simply to state the facts. VERY RUDE. Really put a sour taste in my mouth. I decided to keep it safe and go with the Moscow Mule. It was okay, had too much ginger and I threw half of it away. I'm torn with this review. I give the distillery and the tour 5 stars, but the service and cocktail 1 star. Won't be back again. Jos a Magnus Distillery had a much better chill vibe. Please go there instead if you don't want grumpy service and enjoy cool bartenders that truly want to work at a distillery.
I took my mom here for a distillery tour as part of her birthday activity and it was great. Small and simple, but high quality. The tour is $12 per person, lasts about 30 minutes, includes a tasting of three alcohols, and you get to keep the branded glass as a souvenir. The tour leader was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and welcoming. There are only a couple rooms, so like I mentioned, it's small and simple, but well run, organized, and makes for a nice afternoon. Also, a fun fact that I learned, is that DC is the only place where you can distill and sell in the same place, so this is also super DC:)
Republic Restorives has a super cool vibe, is very open air with big windows and has a hip bar. The area is relatively small with seats at the bar and a couple rustic communal tables. It fits right in with the Ivy City vibe with the remodeled warehouse and young, hipster atmosphere, including the bartenders who seem most interested and intent on mixing drinks over providing friendly interaction with customers. They have a succinct bar menu incorporating the local liquors and fresh ingredients. All the drinks I've tried are refreshing and delicious with beautiful garnishes and presentation. This is always a fun place to come for the atmosphere and good drinks.
Republic Restoratives is one of the best distilleries in Washington, DC. Here's why: 1) Drinks: They have the smoothest vodka, bourbon, and soon to be rye whiskey. It goes down easy and is very, very good. On top of that, their bar makes out of this world cocktails. They have 5-6 vodka options (I recommend the punch or Moscow Mule) and 5-6 bourbon drinks. 2) Space: It's in the heart of Ivy City and their space fits the industrial ambiance of the neighborhood well. Their main area is decorated with barrels to sit on and old school file cabinets and hanging greens from the walls. The mayor of DC had her birthday part here and you can tell why the moment you walk in. Just do an Instagram search and you'll see countless photos pop up that speak to its wonder. 3) Staff: They are friendly, knowledgeable, and fun people. The owners are two best friends making this place one of the only female run distilleries in the country. 4) Tours: For only $12, you get an hour tour, tasting, and a very cool looking shot glass. If there's one distillery to visit in Ivy City, it's Republic Restoratives (Though, I do recommend taking a day and explore all the distilleries in Ivy City like New Columbia and One Eight Distillery).
As a budding brown liquor drinker, I started to explore local distilleries in the area and Republic Restoratives Distillery was highly recommended. A woman owned company on NY Ave, next to the Hecht Warehouse stores. I did a tour of their facilities, with the tour guide giving you an overview of what they make (a vodka, rye whiskey, bourbon, and Apple brandy), the process in making their liquors and a tasting of each at the end. You get to take home a glass and you get a discount off of a purchase (check the terms and conditions because I can't remember the amount/percentage). The drinks are good and it's a chill atmosphere in the bar area. You should check it out and support local businesses.
Came here with friends and I am currently planning my next trip from my far off land of NOVA! The Moscow Mule is amazing! The glasses are large (think large hot coffee) and had such a great, fresh flavor. Stay at the bar and watch them make it for a show. The candied ginger garnish is the perfect finishing touch and helps with booze breath. Also had a sampler platter of buns after two Mules (and boy did I need them!). The buns themselves were pillowy, soft, and almost melted in my mouth. Yum! The contents differed between the three. One had mushrooms and cheese. One had pork belly, white sauce, and a fruity slaw--loved this combo. My favorite was the Korean BBQ bun--because Korean BBQ.
Really nice place in the middle of a bunch of other distilleries. While in theory they could make a 'distillery trail', the reality is one visit to any of them is all you need! The tasting room is small but cozy. They also do tours, although I missed on that. I was in luck, because they had just released their bourbon. A super-cool server named John took care of a friend & I. As with many distilleries, they primarily serve mixed drinks, although they also will serve something straight. I tried the Fitzgerald (lemon bitters with their gin) while a friend had their Manhattan (which I'm sure would have done Dad proud). Both were tasty, but their straight bourbon was by far my favorite. Parking is difficult, but it's worth the trip.
This place is the bees knees (pun intended). We first found Civic Vodka at a liquor store in SE DC, then again at a better value at Costco in NE DC. Yes, the spirits are more expensive that conventional counterparts, but this place deserves every extra dollar. The staff is very accommodating and kind. We tried almost all of their cocktails: Moscow Mule, Bees Knees, Italian Debutante, January Summertime, American Trilogy and Its Complicated. All were expertly crafted, and the mule even comes with candied ginger. All cocktails were $12. We were going to try to do the tour, but ended up getting delayed so we couldn't try it. We were told over the phone that it was $48/couple, but saw in the Yelp reviews it was historically $12/person, so maybe there was some miscommunication, or perhaps prices increased due to demand. Two parts were a bit odd for us: 1. the cocktails were mixed from beakers on the bar. Seemed non-traditional, but I would have preferred to see what was going into the drinks. 2. Plastic straws (in DC) especially when they weren't needed. Anyway, the place is very clean (including the bathroom), and has a unique industrial modern feel. Bottom line: we are excited to return to try the remainder of the cocktails and do the tour. Don't forget to pet Denver and play fetch with the tennis ball!
I've been to Republic Restoratives a few times (not for a tour, yet!), and I've enjoyed my experience every time. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The cocktails are $12 each, and are very much worth the price. I got the Ward, a bourbon drink, and then another drink that was made with the brandy that was kind of like an old fashioned. The seating is fairly limited, but the decor is super cute. I particularly enjoyed the hanging plants and the flowers that were in, what looked like, an erlenmeyer flask. Definitely worth the trek to Ivy City!
2 months ago
I wish my visit took place while the bar was open. Although the seating area was filled with boxes and orders, the general interior looks nice. I visited to pick up an order of their Madam whiskey. The worker who answered the phone was nice - I called to make sure I found the place (the sign isn't very large) and they were helpful. Once inside the service I received to purchase my bottles was on point. I thoroughly enjoy the whiskey - the blend is smooth and it doesn't taste very complex which is fine. It's pleasant to sip and versatile enough to enjoy in a cocktail. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Great little spot! The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The Negroni and Manhattan were top notch. The espresso martini was a bit too sweet for my taste. The cream foam on top was fun but not my taste. But I think others would enjoy it! Highly recommend this spot read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
It was a last-minute purchase and I was so impressed it made it to my home in time to celebrate my job or drown my sorrows. The Rye is delicious for sipping which two friends and I did through that unfortunate night. Purpose Rye restored my confidence. The aging smooths the edge of the flavor. I would like to find a way to order more without $20 shipping. I haven't the heart to open Madam Whiskey. Maybe when the first non-white, female is elected president I will open. "Fascist Tears" vodka will be my next opening once I find some great Resistance cocktails recipes. read more
7 years ago
Came here with co-workers. This was our first stop on a self guided distillery tour. I got the Sip & Shop. It is their signature drink with their CIVIC vodka, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, and ginger; it was served hot in a glass cup with a handle. It was delicious! Akeima, the bartender, had a nice smile and was attentive to us and everyone who walked in. My friend got Sage Advice. I'd get that next time. It had Rye, grapefruit lime, bitters, and sage. It was served in a coup glass with a tiny sage leaf garnish- so cute! At one point, my friend said, "excuse me while I visit the all gender room". read more
I LOVE this special release! I told my husband about the bottle and thankfully, he immediately placed an order. The distillery then set a day for us to pick it up. Pickup was so simple: walk in, confirm, walk out with a beautiful, artist-designed and commemorative bottle. The whiskey blend is really good too! I've really been enjoying it. read more
3 years ago
After hearing about DC distilleries in Ivy City and this is one of the few open on Sundays, I decided to check it out. I did the 45 min tour with tasting for $12 and it was totally worth it! This distillery is the first woman owned distillery, started by 2 best friends. They started out with rum, bourbon, vodka, rye, whiskey, and now apple brandy. We got a detailed explanation of the process of how the rye and bourbon get made from whiskey and got to check out the tanks downstairs and barrels upstairs. The tastings were good and you got to keep the glass as a souvenir. Although I didn't particularly like the tastings, the vodka was smoother and didn't have that nailpolish aftertaste. The reason this review falls short of 5 stars is the bartender service. The bartenders (bald fellow) are kind of rude. I couldn't decide between a few cocktails, and asked the bartender on his recommendation. He rudely said "it's between whiskey and vodka", "Yes, I know that" is what I responded with. I was expecting more of his preference for one of the 3 cocktails, not simply to state the facts. VERY RUDE. Really put a sour taste in my mouth. I decided to keep it safe and go with the Moscow Mule. It was okay, had too much ginger and I threw half of it away. I'm torn with this review. I give the distillery and the tour 5 stars, but the service and cocktail 1 star. Won't be back again. Jos a Magnus Distillery had a much better chill vibe. Please go there instead if you don't want grumpy service and enjoy cool bartenders that truly want to work at a distillery. read more
I took my mom here for a distillery tour as part of her birthday activity and it was great. Small and simple, but high quality. The tour is $12 per person, lasts about 30 minutes, includes a tasting of three alcohols, and you get to keep the branded glass as a souvenir. The tour leader was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and welcoming. There are only a couple rooms, so like I mentioned, it's small and simple, but well run, organized, and makes for a nice afternoon. Also, a fun fact that I learned, is that DC is the only place where you can distill and sell in the same place, so this is also super DC:) read more
2 years ago
Republic Restorives has a super cool vibe, is very open air with big windows and has a hip bar. The area is relatively small with seats at the bar and a couple rustic communal tables. It fits right in with the Ivy City vibe with the remodeled warehouse and young, hipster atmosphere, including the bartenders who seem most interested and intent on mixing drinks over providing friendly interaction with customers. They have a succinct bar menu incorporating the local liquors and fresh ingredients. All the drinks I've tried are refreshing and delicious with beautiful garnishes and presentation. This is always a fun place to come for the atmosphere and good drinks. read more
Republic Restoratives is one of the best distilleries in Washington, DC. Here's why: 1) Drinks: They have the smoothest vodka, bourbon, and soon to be rye whiskey. It goes down easy and is very, very good. On top of that, their bar makes out of this world cocktails. They have 5-6 vodka options (I recommend the punch or Moscow Mule) and 5-6 bourbon drinks. 2) Space: It's in the heart of Ivy City and their space fits the industrial ambiance of the neighborhood well. Their main area is decorated with barrels to sit on and old school file cabinets and hanging greens from the walls. The mayor of DC had her birthday part here and you can tell why the moment you walk in. Just do an Instagram search and you'll see countless photos pop up that speak to its wonder. 3) Staff: They are friendly, knowledgeable, and fun people. The owners are two best friends making this place one of the only female run distilleries in the country. 4) Tours: For only $12, you get an hour tour, tasting, and a very cool looking shot glass. If there's one distillery to visit in Ivy City, it's Republic Restoratives (Though, I do recommend taking a day and explore all the distilleries in Ivy City like New Columbia and One Eight Distillery). read more
7 years ago
As a budding brown liquor drinker, I started to explore local distilleries in the area and Republic Restoratives Distillery was highly recommended. A woman owned company on NY Ave, next to the Hecht Warehouse stores. I did a tour of their facilities, with the tour guide giving you an overview of what they make (a vodka, rye whiskey, bourbon, and Apple brandy), the process in making their liquors and a tasting of each at the end. You get to take home a glass and you get a discount off of a purchase (check the terms and conditions because I can't remember the amount/percentage). The drinks are good and it's a chill atmosphere in the bar area. You should check it out and support local businesses. read more
Came here with friends and I am currently planning my next trip from my far off land of NOVA! The Moscow Mule is amazing! The glasses are large (think large hot coffee) and had such a great, fresh flavor. Stay at the bar and watch them make it for a show. The candied ginger garnish is the perfect finishing touch and helps with booze breath. Also had a sampler platter of buns after two Mules (and boy did I need them!). The buns themselves were pillowy, soft, and almost melted in my mouth. Yum! The contents differed between the three. One had mushrooms and cheese. One had pork belly, white sauce, and a fruity slaw--loved this combo. My favorite was the Korean BBQ bun--because Korean BBQ. read more
10 years ago
Really nice place in the middle of a bunch of other distilleries. While in theory they could make a 'distillery trail', the reality is one visit to any of them is all you need! The tasting room is small but cozy. They also do tours, although I missed on that. I was in luck, because they had just released their bourbon. A super-cool server named John took care of a friend & I. As with many distilleries, they primarily serve mixed drinks, although they also will serve something straight. I tried the Fitzgerald (lemon bitters with their gin) while a friend had their Manhattan (which I'm sure would have done Dad proud). Both were tasty, but their straight bourbon was by far my favorite. Parking is difficult, but it's worth the trip. read more
2 years ago
This place is the bees knees (pun intended). We first found Civic Vodka at a liquor store in SE DC, then again at a better value at Costco in NE DC. Yes, the spirits are more expensive that conventional counterparts, but this place deserves every extra dollar. The staff is very accommodating and kind. We tried almost all of their cocktails: Moscow Mule, Bees Knees, Italian Debutante, January Summertime, American Trilogy and Its Complicated. All were expertly crafted, and the mule even comes with candied ginger. All cocktails were $12. We were going to try to do the tour, but ended up getting delayed so we couldn't try it. We were told over the phone that it was $48/couple, but saw in the Yelp reviews it was historically $12/person, so maybe there was some miscommunication, or perhaps prices increased due to demand. Two parts were a bit odd for us: 1. the cocktails were mixed from beakers on the bar. Seemed non-traditional, but I would have preferred to see what was going into the drinks. 2. Plastic straws (in DC) especially when they weren't needed. Anyway, the place is very clean (including the bathroom), and has a unique industrial modern feel. Bottom line: we are excited to return to try the remainder of the cocktails and do the tour. Don't forget to pet Denver and play fetch with the tennis ball! read more
I've been to Republic Restoratives a few times (not for a tour, yet!), and I've enjoyed my experience every time. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The cocktails are $12 each, and are very much worth the price. I got the Ward, a bourbon drink, and then another drink that was made with the brandy that was kind of like an old fashioned. The seating is fairly limited, but the decor is super cute. I particularly enjoyed the hanging plants and the flowers that were in, what looked like, an erlenmeyer flask. Definitely worth the trek to Ivy City! read more
7 years ago
Walked in by myself for a cocktail and immediately loved the open and rustic interior. The cocktail options were intriguing and I went for the Honey B. I wasn't blown away by the flavor proportions but I enjoyed sitting at the wooden barrel turned table. The tasting room was also nice (although smelled a bit funky) and the staff was knowledgeable about the liquors they had available. read more
8 years ago
I have been to this place twice and have had a pleasant time each time! I really enjoy their drink Chin Chin and I think they have another one called the Monte Carlo??? (maybe). either way their cocktails are fun and tasty. They also offer a tour for $12 pp which is a perfect date day, cool activity where you learn about bourbon, some of the drinks they offer and much more. The tour is about an hour long and you are able to sample some of the liquor the tour touches upon and it it just an amazing tour. To learn about how Republic Restoratives came to be, the amazing female founders...it just makes the experience so worth it. I am always able to find street parking. Both times I have visited I did the tour and the people that I was with loved it. They dont sell food but there's food surrounding you!! You can also purchase some of their personalized liquor here...prices vary so ask first!! Bartenders have always been pleasant and happy...overall a great experience. read more
The distillery tour is great and an awesome value for $12. I had a voucher from Gilt City, which was easy to redeem. The tour is short, simple and offers insight into how the distillery creates its own spirits. We had a tasting of vodka, rye, bourbon and new apple brandy. Each spirit had various tasting notes and complex flavor profiles, but they are a good in-between for those who do not normally drink vodka or bourbon and those who appreciate higher-end alcohol. I ended up purchasing a bottle of the bourbon since it was so good (the bourbon is $49 without tax and the rye is $79). The staff are incredibly nice and knowledgeable about making their own spirits in house. Overall, this is an awesome local find. My only complaint is that the distillery is a bit far from everything else in D.C., however, it's worth the trek. The bartenders know how to make great drinks, and it feels great to support a local business. Come here and spend a few hours--you won't regret it. read more
My friend invited me to an event here recently, and it was really nice. Violinist Chelsea Green performed that night, then opened up discussion at the end of her performance. This was very chill type of experience that I would hope to enjoy again soon. After the session, we were shown into the main area with a bar and several food stations. Nice touch, guys. Nice space,very modern, very hip. The bar was stocked with a nice variety of liquors that are brewed in-house. We tried several bourbon and whiskey drinks that scored perfect 10s. One bartender, no name to give, was exceptionally friendly and knew how to mix a drink. The other dude, a Jamaican bro, was the antithesis of the other: arrogant and pissy. Not good in the service industry, bro. Overall experience, very good. Looking forward to going back. read more
8 years ago
Great cocktails, great space and great location for a distillery. I have been trying to come here for months since I found out this is an all woman owned distillery. We came in kind of late on a Sunday, maybe 2 hours before closing. They were pretty busy. There were two servers behind the bar. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We sat at the bar. I didn't immediately feel welcomed. Perhaps the servers were overwhelmed and busy? I'm not sure. But it's the only reason I took a star away. I find that good service can outshine mediocre food or drinks. And while the drinks were amazing, the service was lackluster. I'll definitely give them another shot, maybe earlier in the day on another weekend. I did end up buying a bottle of house bourbon that me and my SO really enjoyed. Hopefully my next experience is better and I can give this spot the 5 stars I believe it deserves. read more
7 years ago
I finally caught this place without a huge crowd, so we decided to grab a cocktail. The front room is really pretty and I love the large windows. Even though there were only a few other people, the staff were really slow and seemed irritated for some reason. They even skipped over us and took two other groups' orders before ours. We got our drinks, which were tasty but very small. Since we weren't feeling the service or drinks, we left after about 15 mins. Overall, the experience was pretty disappointing. read more
3 years ago
Nice place to sample craft spirits. Wide open space converted into distillery. Staff is friendly in this Ivy City spot. Bright equipment accentuate natural light coming int he wide windows. Great place to start or wind down an evening. read more
We walked here (not knowing the area may have been a bad idea) but there's street parking. Anyway, the inside is pretty nice and the tour was informative. This place is still pretty new so I'll have to come back for bourbon. I'm excited that it's woman owned and all women were behind the bar. The drinks were pretty but not my favorite. I was also intrigued by the logo. They're using ASL (the letter R) but I'm not sure how involved they are with the Deaf community as it wasn't brought up on the tour. I hope they consider that moving forward. read more
10 years ago
Loved that this establishment is woman owned. The space is incredibly light and airy and the design is a really nice homage to the bourbon they sell. I would've loved more seating. There is a lot of open space to stick more chairs and barrel tables, the concrete can be a bit hard to linger on. People rotated out quick enough so it wasn't too too bad of a wait. My mule came in a high ball and was made with ginger syrup and club soda. The ginger was a little too spicy for me but a great drink nonetheless. My boyfriend tried the old fashioned, the prep and presentation were great on the drink. Even tasted a bit sweeter (which we liked) than a traditional old fashioned. Will definitely return to try more, and for a tour! You get a cute glass of your own to keep. Great way to perpetuate the brand. read more
5 years ago
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7 years ago
Our first stop on our own tour of Ivy City using the Passport Program and loved this cute little distillery! Great lively atmosphere on a nice 70 degree Saturday afternoon - open air concept with a bar, high tables, greenery and industrial decor. There were also tours going on as well that I think ran for $12! Really enjoyed the Moscow Mule - made with vodka and served with candied ginger, I would definitely recommend! Seemed to be the popular drink of the crowd as well. read more
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