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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 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!
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!
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!
This is such a cute place! Small distillery located in the middle of Granville island. They have crafted assortment of whisky, gin, & vodka! The bartenders are very nice! They have tours on the weekend but reservations are required. Small table top gift shop inside. He made the New Yorker perfect!!
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.
8 months ago
Great ambiance and cocktail. Highly recommended. Came here because it's raining and it turned out to be one of the most pleasant surprises in Vancouver. read more
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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! read more
5 months ago
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. read more
3 years ago
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. read more
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! read more
7 months ago
4 years ago
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. read more
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Lisa S.
Hi Darlene, thank you so much for your five-star review! We are…
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! read more
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! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This is such a cute place! Small distillery located in the middle of Granville island. They have crafted assortment of whisky, gin, & vodka! The bartenders are very nice! They have tours on the weekend but reservations are required. Small table top gift shop inside. He made the New Yorker perfect!! read more
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. read more
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. read more
This is my new favorite place on the west side for a Caesar. The room is beautiful, bartenders friendly, the vodka Caesar is seriously the best. We ask for medium spice and they are quite hot so beware of asking for hotter. All the other cocktails look so good although the Pink Fizz is the only other one I've tried. Pair your booze with a hot pretzel to soak it up and you won't be disappointed. The gift shop of cocktail related items is great if you're looking for a last minute gift also. They make their gin, vodka, whisky in house and you can try a tasting flight if you are feeling adventurous ! Now you know my not so secret spot for a cocktail adventure :) read more
3 years ago
Delicious cocktails made with high quality, house crafted spirits in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and the service is quick. A great place to stop for drinks on Granville Island! read more
Such a fun place to stop by and have a cocktail in rainy weather. They have multiple artisan cocktails to choose from and amazing servers to help with any questions. We had to try their one of their flights as they distill their own alcohol and a soft pretzel to soak up the effects. They paired so well together and was the perfect afternoon snack. Be careful when the pretzel comes to the table as it is blazingly hot and will burn your fingertips and tongue! read more
Sadly, most of the reviews for the restaurants in the Granbury Island area were not very redeeming... So when I came across a lot of really good reviews for this place, it was my suggested stop. Sadly, they didn't have an extensive food menu... But we got the charcuterie plate and it was extremely delicious. Our drinks were both wonderful, and the bartender told me the exactly perfect way to enjoy my whiskey tasting. He was very friendly and really good at his job. You order at the bar and then they bring your stuff to whatever table you've chosen. I kind of wish we had gotten the pretzel too. :-) After we left, we went and walked around the food market, and I wound up getting some big bakery item... That was indeed marginal. So I'm very glad that we listened to other yelpers, thanks guys! and shared the charcuterie plate here :-) it was not a great big meal... But everything sure was delicious. read more
3 years ago
Drinks are good the gentleman that made them was so nice! Definitely recommend. The room ir self is welcoming and is neat read more
2 years ago
We stumbled into the distillery after finding out the Granville brewery was closed until later that day. I'm glad we walked in. The martini was wonderful and tasted like a peach ring candy. My husband had the gin flight and enjoyed tasting the different profiles of each gin. Would definitely come back if I visit Vancouver again read more
High end cocktails in a refined setting. Both the bartenders and servers were very knowledgeable and enjoyed educating customers. Granville Island is always fun and Liberty Distillery offers some higher end cocktail options. read more
4 years ago
I was just telling my husband I needed a pick me up and was in need of an espresso martini.. and low and behold, we stumbled upon this place seconds after stating that. He had the old bridge..he thought it was a bit on the sweeter side. I had the espresso martini, and it was awesome. The bartender was very pleasant. She was nice to talk to! I then followed with the McClay. My husband had the last spike. I thought both were really delicious. I definitely enjoyed the lively music, and it wasn't too loud. There is plenty of seating. read more
6 years ago
I kind of don't want to write a review because I want to keep this place a secret. I am born and raised in the city of Vancouver, have walked by this place a million times and I never realized how absolutely amazing this place is and I'm so glad we discovered it. Every cocktail was impeccable; with such vivid descriptions of drinks, you're bound to find something that calls your name. One of my favourite drinks was the RoyalTea which has pink in, early grey syrup, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, rose water and mint leaves. Doesn't that sound delicious? My boyfriend loved one called the Last Spike. We clearly had more than one based on the pictures, so it's hard to remember all the names, but we were so surprised and delighted by this Distillery in Granville Island. A new favourite to bring visitors and friends! read more
We came by here for some drinks after dinner and were thoroughly impressed! Tables were spaced out for covid however we did notice they didn't take down our contact information for tracing. They have a wide variety of cocktails and gin/whisky flight. I got the Liberty's Yule Mule which was their feature cocktail. It was very festive and even had a candy cane in it! My partner got the Hot Smoked Toddy and it was perfect considering what a rainy day it was. Loved their cocktails and will definitely be back for more of their spirits. read more
Came in for a whiskey tasting. The two guys that were working that day were really nice and welcoming. One of them explained the different whiskeys and seemed knowledgeable about the subject. Sadly, no one was working inside the distillery part of the building so nothing interesting to see in there but still had a good time. read more
4 years ago
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Lisa S.
Hi Florence - thank you for such a delightful review and the five…
This place offers $3 tasters of anything on their menu, which is something that every distillery should do (a lot of places can be snobby about their 'nicer' stuff and only offer flights). We tried the Endeavour Pink, Endeavour Origins, and Railspur No. 2 White. The tasters were served with little informational cards, which was a nice touch. The service here was very warm and friendly. We were unfortunately too full to try out any of the cocktails, but based on what we saw they looked delicious. read more
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Lisa S.
Hi Uday, thank you so much for your five-star review and the great…
3 years ago
Ambiance is excellent. Professional service and great recommendations. Unfortunately no food. read more
5 years ago
The Liberty Flight was a one-of-a-kind tasting experience! I thoroughly enjoyed the Railspur No. 1 White. My friend ordered the Gin Flight and found that fantastic as well. I was captivated by the saloon design and interior, a very special ambiance indeed. Staff was VERY friendly - quality customer service. read more
Was intrigued by the names of their vodka and whiskey. There was also a rose gin. I got a mixed drink which was super smooth. My friend got a flight that contained their vodka, gin, and whiskey. They also got a shot of the rose gin. For sure a fan of the whiskey but it's not your typical whiskey since I don't think it's aged very long but it still tasted good. The vodka was smooth and normally I find vodka to be terrible. The rose gin and gin were kind of rough to drink. Inside they have a lot of interesting items for sale for those into making their own drinks. read more
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1494 Old Bridge Road
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