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The Liberty Distillery

4.4 (147 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Marcus S.

I wanted to hit the Brewery in the area, but it as of writing this is closed for renovations (maybe next time). Liberty Distillery to the Rescue! came in here and at the strapping chap bartender recommended the Gin flight - we were off. The old Tom was by far my favorite - My buddy's as well. Smooth like it should be with slight blossomy, berry hints in the after taste. So good, I got a bottle to go. The Endeavor Pink had a little more kick but really good, I mean they all were. I definitely recommend being a Gin enjoyer. I was sort of geared up to go whiskey, but again, following the bartender's recommendation was a nice call. Liberty Distillery itself has an old cabin feel in its setting. There is a modest amount of seating - a few tables and counter seating, so you may have to share communally at one of the tables on a busy day. There is a lot of merch to purchase, perfect if you want some Liberty Distillery apparel or gifts alongside picking up a bottle or two. A great stop if you're venturing around Granville Island. Would love to return here.

Whiskey Sour
Johnnie C.

A corner shop situated in Granville area. Predominantly Whiskey drinks. We had a Whiskey Sour. It was around $17.50 CAD, with taxes. It was a great drink. There were tables and stools all around the place. It was a chill and cool spot to sit and drink. They didn't have any food, just drinks, snacks like peanuts and a charcuterie board type snack. Not bad and I enjoyed it.

Flight
Jill P.

The vibes are perfect!! Cute date night spot for when you're in Granville Island. I came here an hour before closing and was worried they wouldn't let my boyfriend and I in but the staff was so friendly and let us in. I had the whiskey or gin flight ( to be honest I don't fully remember because I got drunk) and my boyfriend had a Moscow Mule which was so good! Beware, the flight is so strong! Like 40% and up and I lost it at the end but still such a good time!

the front of the building
Jason V.

I'm not at Liberty to say how good our cocktails were... Well, I'm not *currently* at Liberty, anyway: I'm at home, writing this review...but I *can* tell you that they were excellent, crafted by skilled hands using some truly spirited spirits, all of which were distilled here on Granville Island. I can also tell you that I'd come here again, order more, and even take home a few bottles, if it wasn't such a hassle to get them across the border through customs. Instead, I intend to hunt down their Trust Whiskey at a liquor store back home, because its just right for me: smooth, strong, and complex. Sure, the experience of sipping it straight back home won't be the same without the rustic, industrial vibe of their tasting room, but...after knocking back a few, I'm sure I won't mind very much.

Erika J.

What a gem of a spot in Granville. Jake, our distiller was full of helpful information and added to the flare of this splendid spot. We were a fan of the whiskey and loved the full explanation given by Jake and info cards. I highly recommend this experience for those who love a well made vodka, whiskey or gin!

It's Complicated (L) and Rose Coloured Spectacles (R) - both fantastic gin cocktails
Veronica V.

Quite possibly the best value cocktail bar in Vancouver. I've been shopping here for years for supplies, but never actually had a drink until May 2023. I was absolutely blown away. I'm pretty sure I wrote a Yelp review extolling the fantastic staff & cocktails, but it seems to have disappeared. Anyhoo, I enjoyed their cocktails immensely. I finally managed to drag my hubby here during the August long weekend and it was still amazing. He was also blown away by the quality of the cocktails, the service and ambiance. He bought two bottles of their whiskey to take home.

Darlene R.

Stopped here for a shot before shopping. They have so many different flavoured Gins to choose from. We had a double The Pink Fizz Double Endeavour Old Tom Both were very taste so much so we bought a bottle to take home with us. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Very chill interior vibes
Jeremy C.

Very cool, chill, classy bar you should visit when you are exploring Granville Island. When I saw there was a distillery on Granville Island before I made my trip here I made the plan to be sure to stop by. As opposed to breweries I have not seen many and thus have not been to many distilleries so I was excited to come here especially since I do drink gin. When you walk in you will right away notice a warm, classy & very chill vibe inside. It's not that big and there are just a few tables (communal) and countertop seats. This is not your raging busy bar and I like that about this place. I found myself a seat and then made my way to the bar where I placed an order for the Gin Flight as well as the New York Sour (no longer on the menu but I previously saw Yelp photos of it). The bartender was accommodating and said he'd bring the drinks to the table. Unless I'm mistaken, there were no seats at the actual bar which is interesting especially since I probably would have just sat at the bar. It was fun tasting my way through the gin flight trying to discern the differences. In the end, I made a gin & tonic. The New York Sour is a very nice-looking drink and made well all the same. I'm not a whisky drinker but it had a good balance with the alcohol, sweet and sour flavor. I can see people getting this drink just because of its visual appeal. The place offers their spirits as well as merch for sale and from I can see it's not the cheapest, but also not the most expensive I've seen. Gotta pay for quality, right!? It's right near the Granville Public Market, and you should be able to find parking in one of the nearby lots, there is one right across the street from here. Also, I believe that after 6pm, parking is free, so that's good. I can definitely see myself coming back to try out some more of their spirits and cocktails since they are putting thought and effort into them all. Cheers!

The New York Sour, which tastes as good as it looks. Great place; review coming soon!
Erik S.

What more can I say: delicious cocktails made by exceptional, friendly bartenders! OK, I can say a couple more things, now that we have the essentials covered. I did go here twice on my recent Vancouver visit; you'll get a different experience if you're there on a sunny summer Sunday afternoon as opposed to a regular'ol Tuesday afternoon. Distillery appears to require that you're seated to be served, which seems to be a hangover from the COVID days, and which is difficult when you're by yourself and need to be simultaneously guarding a chair but also ordering at the bar. Also, people bring kids in there, who require seats. C'mon, it's a distillery and a bar... don't they have a chuck-e-cheeze somewhere around there, or charlamagne-du-fromage, or whatever kid parking lots are called there. No kids were there on the Tuesday, nor that many people at all, so the bartender had more time to talk and explain what they make, as well as explain a lil' more Granville Island to me. The room is old-timey pretty, and even if you don't sign up for a tour, you can still view the tanks and piping and whatnot while on your way to the restroom, or bathroom, or warshroom, or whatever the nice folks up north call it. As Granville Island is a likely stop on your Vancouver adventures, having a drink here is definitely a part of that!

Jill S.

Always wanted to stop in here and it didn't disappoint. Good Vesper martini and Espresso martini. The Old Fashioned was the BOMB. Helpful and attentive staff. We'll be back!

Glenn L.

This place is a distillery but has a bit a cross-up as a craft cocktail bar as well! Order at the counter (you can opt to leave your bill open). We started with cocktails first - the Whiskey Apple and the New York Sour. Both were solid cocktails, but a whiskey flight was calling. Since we were travelling, I was not super interested in getting any bottled spirits, but if I lived locally, I would take a bottle or two home. We also had the pretzel (twice), which was super hot and very good. Overall, this place is worth checking out if you are on Granville Island. A quick search and you can find it.

Rose colored spectacles, tomcat
Kathy H.

When you enter, head to the bar to place your order and the bartender will seat you. There are whiskey and gin flights available and some of their liquor have won medals. We had the Rose Colored Spectacles and the Tomcat, both made with Endeavor gin. Both very tasty and high quality liquor. Definitely recommend coming here if you're on the island and want a break from beer.

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