Super drink options both alcoholic & NA during happy hour... also nice apps like lefse chips & top the tator as a dip, so delicious! Staff super helpful in planning a in the future large event on site. Games available to play were fun and so hilarious that partner and I laughed so hard we cried. Overall space design was festive & party like. read more

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Awesome lounge with super unique, tasty drinks and great service. We also have done the private tasting which was a very fun experience. As for their spirits, we absolutely love their gins! Not all of their spirits are our absolute favorites, but all three of their gins are top notch, and none of them that we've had are bad. Definitely check it out! read more

Vikre Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Great place to sit and enjoy great drinks and comfortable atmosphere. We stopped here after a fellow sauna patron at Cedar and Stone recommended it. It was a great way to top off a pleasant evening in Duluth. read more

Vikre Distillery - Daytripper spritz & Burntside Martinez - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

I was so excited to check out Vikre Distillery and honestly, I was a little disappointed. Walking in is quirky, you go up a few stairs to the main lounge area. I was confused by the decor, it was all over the place. There was a large wooden sculpture of a narwhal, a disco ball spinning, leather couches, upholstered furniture, etc. it was way too mismatched in my opinion. The main drink menu was very fluffy drinks, I was surprised they didn't have more spirit focused drinks. I did appreciate all the local/in house made ingredients. The server wasn't very helpful with our questions and was just kind of awkward. I tried the Tiny-tini flight which was fun. Each of the three tinis were good, my favorite was the Caesar tini. My husband got an old fashioned which he said was average. read more

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We made a recent long weekend trip to Duluth. This was our favorite spot. And the best part is they allow dogs inside so we were able to bring our little Remi. Do not miss if you are visiting Duluth. Fantastic drinks, great happy hout, and the service was out of this world. read more

Amazing cocktails, fun vibe. Space is cool. Staff are great. You can buy on site (limit one bottle). Highly recommended.

This place has a spirit of its own. Laid back with a retro vibe. Very welcoming and helpful staff. The furniture was comfortable too!!! I got the choose 4 flight and enjoyed 1 whiskey, 2 gin, and 1 auquavit. I completely loved the gin. They offer tours, but not on Tuesdays, so I doubt I get to find out more about their process. I enjoyed some chips and Top the Tater Dip. I guess. This dip is a local favorite. It's not something I will be ordering again, as it seemed just like sour cream, onion and chive dip. read more

Vikre Distillery - Choose 4 Flight - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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This is I believe my third time stopping in Vikre and it delivers every time! Located on the canal strip just before you hit the lift bridge, it has this rustic, charming, almost intimate vibe to it. The staff is always upbeat matching the tunes you'll hear in the cocktail lounge. On this trip I did the Tropical Goth which instantly transported me to a warm beach with my feet in the water and zero cares in the world. Shout out to the craftsmanship of this cocktail on an almost 90 degree day. Definitely recommend checking them out! read more

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Came here later at night. Very original drinks! Very good! Everyone was super nice & the ambiance great to kick back with friends & talk and have excellent craft cocktails! Couches, comfy chairs. Will be back. read more

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Cool name (Vikre means 'people of the bay') and cool location by the Duluth lift bridge. Introduced to them not from frequent Duluth visits but from an art opening/tasting Dec 5 at Itasca Wine and Spirits in Minneapolis. Extensive selection including cocktail suggestion literature. Rep was a bit rude though in cutting me off and shutting me down when attempted an inquiry in reference to a City Pages article on the surprising success of the craft liquor industry that came out when it all started in earnest. Discounted article before I could get two words out ("I've been in the industry a long time") and told me the last couple years they've barely survived. I've never had someone cut me off by saying "please don't cut me off" before lol. read more

Will forever be a "must stop" for me any time I'm going through Duluth. It doesn't get much more relaxing and quaint than this after a nice lakefront walk. The staff is amazing, bartenders friendly, and service prompt. I always get a spirit flight with whatever is seasonal and salmon dip from the always amazing Northern Waters Smokehaus. Their cocktails are really good, too, but I prefer neat. The rest of their bar snacks are good and I appreciate that they have solid vegetarian options. They just need to bring back the licorice holiday cocktail and I'll be there all day! read more

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Finally got a chance to stop in and try this bar out. I usually would stop by and pick up a drink kit to go but I had an evening just to chill so perfect opportunity. I had a couple of their summer drinks. I loved how many of the drinks were expertly crafted with house made syrups like pistachio orgeat, brown sugar syrup, pecan falernum, and black currant syrup. If none of those sound familiar, don't fear. Their menu is unique and well thought out to compliment their own liquor but the classics can be found here as well. Prices were very generous considering the amount of elements added to each one. Expect about $10-15 a drink. This place reminded me of a true to form tiki bar or craft bar, where love and craft is put into each drink. Bonus that they are steps to the iconic lift bridge and lake walk. I did not try it but I definitely eyed a couple that was eating the norther waters salmon pate, it looked and smelled amazing. Next time... read more

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This is the second time I have been to Vikre and both experiences have been wonderful. It's located in the canal park area just less then a block from the lift bridge. There was a very small wait to get our group seated at a table. The staff was honest about how long the wait could be which I appreciated! The decor is rustic, casual and very welcoming. The drink choices looked amazing! I decided to have the cocktail called "Cruel Summer". The ingredients I included H&S whiskey, passion fruit, pineapple juice, pistachio orgeat, hibiscus-infused Amaro Superiore. The color of this drink was cute and it tasted really amazing! All the flavors blended really well! Definitely make this a stop when visiting Duluth! read more

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One of my favorite places to stop whenever I visit Duluth. Vikre made a gin drinker out of me. I recommend trying a flight just to understand and appreciate their offerings, but their cocktails are also excellent. When the weather is good, don't forget the adorable patio in the back. read more

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Have made this a must-stop when in the Canal Park area. Located right next to the arial bridge, the distillery is in a small, unassuming warehouse space in Duluth. Lots of fun beverages to choose from ans things seem to rotate quickly. I have also learned, if there's something you are really craving, they'll figure out how to make something you'll enjoy. Definitely worth a stop for a cocktail. read more

Smelly, stinky, stenchy Not for me It smelled so bad like sulfur or horse hooves that I couldn't enjoy my experience or drinks We were sat in the back by the brewing tanks, maybe others didn't notice it as much or just don't mind. It smelled like egg farts as soon as we walked in. The serving staff was wonderful, the presentation was classy, but it was not for me 100% will never try a gin stop again read more

Vikre Distillery - Lovely presentation of their gin flight - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Vikre Distillery has a great cocktail room! Loved their selection of creative cocktails and snack boxes. We ordered the frenchie flight, a savory aquavit cocktail (pining for the fjords), and the vegan snack box. Loved everything except for the aquavit cocktail, but I probably should have ordered something else in the first place. Frenchie flight was great if you're not into spirit forward drinks, they were real easy to drink. Was pretty impressed with the vegan snackbox. It was $19 but did include vegan sausage and vegan cheese. It was a good amount of snack food for 2 to 3 people. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it did start to get pretty full. It does look like they have an online waitlist on their website if you're going at a busy time. Our server was really friendly and made great and honest recommendations. However, there was a longer wait to put in our order and we had to put some effort into flagging down a server to get our check. read more

Vikre Distillery - Vegan snack box, frenchie flight, pining for the fjords - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We came in here on a Saturday afternoon in May. It was decently busy, but we were seated quickly. Our server was helpful in choosing what we wanted. We tried a flight and a couple of cocktails. The drinks came right away, but it took a long time for the server to come back. We waited over 30 mins to order another drink and then waited another 30 mins to pay. It was a neat experience but we probably won't revisit. read more

The Sherry Baby was honestly one of the best cocktails I have ever had. I took their "gin quiz" online to see what I would like best and chose a drink based on that and WOW did they hit it just right. This had their Juniper Gin in it with some sort of banana simple syrup, chocolate bitters and a few other things I don't remember. Just wonderful! I felt so relaxed - great atmosphere to hang out with h friends. The service was great! Seated right away but it got busy after about a half hour. The server was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions for each spirit my husband tried (use in a mixed drink vs standalone, etc.) Can't wait to go back! read more

Vikre Distillery - Tasting flight (can't remember what my husband ordered in that), my drink was the Sherry Baby. - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We always try to stop at Vikre when in Duluth! Love that you can check the virtual waiting room to see if you can get a table. Drinks were fantastic. We had the Merci, Baku, Beetersweet Symphony and the Alpenglow. read more

Vikre Distillery - Merci, Baku - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We decided to try a Distillery to end the evening and it was a delight. We tried a flight each which included their Vodka, Gin and whiskeys and Bourbon. Service was quick and the education in their products was so helpful in not wasting money and preferences. The ambiance was eclectic in furnishings and comfort preferences. I saw people on dates, women having a "girls night out", amen in office clothes winding down from a day of work. I will definitely return, maybe tonight? read more

Heard that's one of Minnesota's best distilleries, so I came here on a snow-stormy day to try my luck. Both Elizabeth and Jorden are super friendly. I had fun trying out the flight and was really impressed by everything I tried here. They are all locally produced. I got a bottle of Voyageur Aquavit, the Scandinavian whisky with caraway and more. Such a great addition to my home collection. read more

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I've always wanted to check out Vikre Distillery, but since it's so busy, we have never been able to get a table on our trips to Duluth. Discovering that you join the waitlist online in advance (find the info on their website!) was a game changer! I was sooo excited to finally check it out recently. From the atmosphere to the staff to the drinks -- Vikre is top notch. Our waitress answered all of our questions and gave some great recommendations. I went with the Gimlet with the Spruce Gin. They use a vanilla salt in it, which boosted all the flavors and made this one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I will 100% come back to Vikre anytime I'm in the area! read more

Vikre Distillery - Gimlet - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Vikre Distillery is a hip, unusual, steampunk spot near the waterfront of Duluth. It's best to make reservations beforehand. We got the "scratch made soda" ($4) and enjoyed it as it wasn't too sweet. The "Journey Home" ($12) is a tasty cocktail with chestnut and spruce gin. Get this. Lastly, we loved that they have a couple labeled vegan snack options (apparently some of the staff is vegan). The "all flora and no fauna epic snack box" ($19) consists of house-made cheese, seitan and hummus; it also comes with crackers and candied nuts and peppers. We enjoyed it, though were baffled by the equally epic amount of plastic packaging that comes with it. Stop by Vikre Distillery for an awesome cocktail and a tasty vegan snack. read more

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Jeff, Bob/Bird, and I had just enjoyed a nice dinner at Grandma's and a pleasant walk to admire the Bridge and the associated waterfront. As we were walking back to the car, and being a sucker for brew pubs and distilleries, I noticed Vikre and dragged my friend across the street to take a look. My Vikre Experience is take-out only. And I have my almost empty bottle of Honor Brand Hay and Sunshine (a delicious mix of Bourbon, Rye, and Scotch to prove it). I also made it a point to take a small flask of this on my recent Earthwatch trip to the Peruvian Amazon. What I enjoyed during my brief visit was a very helpful and knowledgeable counter person, a great display of Vikre's creations in the front, the handsome interior, and of course the product that I purchased. Although I'm only giving Vikre 4 Stars today, I hope to have a fuller sit down experience in the future. read more

Came here for a birthday cocktail for one of our friends after leaving the Boundary Waters while we were staying in Duluth. This place is awesome. Great down-to-earth people, excellent service, women owned (!!!!), and of course, wonderful cocktails. We sampled a variety of their favorites, and all of us were blown away. Don't miss this spot if you're in Duluth! read more

Vikre Distillery - Our expertly crafted drinks - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

A lovely cocktail room on the shore of Lake Superior. The drinks are mainly riffs on classics, but they work to use infusions and additives to give you something you'd have trouble achieving at home. Their spirits are excellent, particularly the gin expressions. They are relatively kid friendly, and you'll usually see at least one family until the late night. It is also a great place to come at that late night, the vibe in winter is pretty chill and it's a great place to sit by a fire and drink an Old Fashioned. Vikre is one of our major Minnesota success stories. I *do* wish they served snacks that were more family friendly. The main things you can get are smoked fish forward, which is not palatable to most kiddos (and frankly, not even to my mother in law). I recognize the desire to showcase our local products, but um, Von Hanson's is a local product too? A bit of accessibility would help just bc it allows me to come without alienating my less-adventurous relations. read more

Drink was delicious but they forgot our order so it took a while. They had live polka music which was interesting. A cool place.

Walked in to check this place out over MEA. Went upstairs and was looking at menu near 6 Open Tables and was told "you can't be up here, we have a tour coming soon." Ok, I guess I will just leave this place then. Nothing, not a, "sorry, do you need a menu, this will be reserved up here in a bit, but you are welcome to check in at front." I assume this 25 year old woman who barked at me for looking at a menu at a group of empty tables probably met all her friends at this place and is very lonely when she goes home at night. I will pray for her. read more

My friend and I came for 1 drink but I could have stayed all evening. Delicious drinks, amazing service and a great spot to socialize and play games. read more

Vikre Distillery is a solid spot in the Canal Park area if you want a cocktail break from all the breweries! Their menu rotates which is pretty fun, too! If you are visiting on a weekend evening, the wait was pretty long (over an hour) for my group, so you should plan ahead!! Checking in and then getting dinner during the wait time would work perfectly to avoid losing too much time. The drinks were great, and the garnishes were impressive too! The bartender spoke super intelligently about his leather working background where he learned the garnish techniques. We also got two to-go cocktail kits which were packaged very beautifully. I would highly recommend if you feel like the bars closed too early for you, or you want to bring a gift for your host! I deducted a star because their main/signature cocktail (the Frenchie) is canned which is kind of disappointing for a distillery. However, the cocktails we tried were great! I would most recommend the old fashioned, but truly nothing pictured disappointed. read more

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Very clean and charming steampunk style space indoors. Chill hangout on the back patio with a view of the lake Fun place to kill some time and enjoy the nice weather Employees were charming and very helpful/descriptive Had a variety of the drinks which were all great. Our favorite was the house cinnamon whiskey served in ice shot glasses. Delicious! read more

Vikre Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Loved the vibe of this place. Service was so friendly and attentive. We had a variety of drinks and snacks. Love that they use different glasses for different drinks each time you order and that they provide mixer for the gin and vodka samplers. The gin and vodka are both quite good. read more

Vikre Distillery - Frenchie drink and a gin vodka sampler. - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

I heard about Vikre at a gin event in St. Louis and knew I had to try it out. I had a gin and tonic with the Boreal Juniper Gin. It was bright and floral with a hint of cinnamon. It was really tasty, and you could tell Vikre took the time to create the perfect gin. The space is really cool too - takes you back to prohibition times. And it's located right before the lift bridge so you can't miss it! read more

Vikre Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Very nice distillery downtown. Cocktails were great. Didn't try all of the spirits . They have a small snack menu if you get hungry. The staff was very friendly and the place was very clean. Would definitely recommend if you are wanting a craft cocktail. read more

What a fun place to enjoy some excellent cocktails with locally made spirits! The beginning of our visit was a bit frustrating - since the space is so small, customers don't have to wait there and can go wonder around while waiting for a table to open up. However, we heard the hostess telling people that she gave everyone 15 minutes before seating someone else in the table, even if the customers didn't confirm they still wanted the table. This led to lots of people waiting a long time (we were told an hour) or even getting turned away, even though at one point half of the tables were empty. That said, it was a super busy weekend so we gave them a bit of slack. The cocktails though - 10/10. I thought the flavors were interesting and well balanced and the presentation was beautiful. We didn't order any food, but they had a few snacks and small bites available. Would visit again, and would have definitely purchased a bottle or two of the spirits if we weren't flying back home the next day! read more

Vikre Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Fantastic craft cocktails in a great, rustic industrial environment. They really know their game and the friendly staff will be happy to explain you all about their home made spirits (and the cocktails). A great way to start (or end) your day and one of these few really great bars out there. read more

Vikre Distillery - a drink on a table - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Holy crap. Please move to Chicago. Honestly I just found three new gins I like and up to this point its been Nolet or nothing. The spruce and the cedar are mind blowing. The cocktails well they are just a whole other level. Service was stellar. Was texting my friend who sells liquor and my friend who owns a restaurant in Chicago. His response, "I have 2 flight boards being made already! Same page, my friend!" If you're in to craft distillers and you missed this while visiting Duluth you failed! So glad my wife found this. Run, don't walk, you'll have more time for cocktails. read more

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Always a joy to visit when up from southern Minnesota. The spirits are excellent with the Spruce Gin our fave but the Cedar is mighty good, too. Enjoy the vibe and ambiance while enjoying a cocktail or flight. read more

Vikre Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Stopped her for a cocktail. Had to wait awhile for a spot to sit, but there were some things nearby to occupy us. I loved the space. Cocktails were unique. I was actually sort of surprised they didn't have more on the menu. I liked how they had three types of gin! read more