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Weiss Distilling is a fun spot that has started doing a lot of pop ups over the past year. This time it was Miami Weiss. They did a great job and transforming everything back to 80s Miami! We had a blast and can't wait to check out the Halloween pop up. I do recommend reservations as it gets busy!!!!
We were able to check out the last few days of the summer theme, Miami Weiss. So freaking cool. Everything we had was delicious! So many cocktails to pick from. Amazing prices too!! All the bartenders were serving, so you never waited long for anything. The "Thank you for being a friend" was a key lime pie cheesecake type cocktail with a little piece of cheesecake as a garnish. So good! The atmosphere and vibe is so chill. Can't wait to come back to check out the Halloween set up!
The drinks here are absolutely amazing and so fun to look at and taste. They do a different theme every season and even allow you to purchase the cute cups that the drinks come in! The environment is very dimly lit but they do an extraordinary job with their decor. It is very difficult to get a reservation and people book months in advance. You are able to walk in but the seating is very limited. The service is nice and timely. The reason I give it a 4/5 is I wish they had more food options and more seating/availability.
I went here during their Halloweiss and the designs were insane!!! I recommend making a reservation for this ahead of time because my wait was 2 hours. Their drinks were really good but their apps that they served were kind of pricey.
Great drinks! Cozy vibes with a unique ambiance. We liked it so much we have gone back after our initial visit. We're looking forward to going back for their new menu.
I've been here several times and included collection of drinks and decor. I love how the drinks and decor changes throughout the year. The popcorn is a constant and delicious! Staff is friendly and helpful. Drinks all custom crafted in restaurant. Difficult to get a table reservation and they aren't bad about getting you in at the bar. If you're in the are, definitely drop in and put your name in so after dinner you can have a cocktail after. When there in November- had a "waiting" area upstairs with popcorn, premade cocktails, and you can watch a movie. This was a nice start to our evening as we waited for our table to eat and then get into the mail bar downstairs.
Recently visited Weiss on a Saturday night with my cousins and it was such an amazing experience! The service was attentive, the drinks were great (The Midnight Rider was probably the best espresso martini I've ever had!), and the rotating theme was so much fun! Highly recommend trying this place out, but be sure to grab a reservation as the place was packed!
Such a fun night! Weiss really out did their self! This evening we enjoyed Honky Tonk Weiss! The entire place was turned into a saloon with all the decor and amazing cocktails!
We stopped by on whim last Thursday night. You can make reservations ahead of time but we didn't since we saw they had a ton of reservation times left for 7/8. You're greeted at the door by a host and she took us to the bar through the back of the elevator. My friend who lives in Clawson told me they will change up the drinks and theme for a new pop every so often. The theme we got was Miami Vice aka Miami Weiss. The drinkware was adorable and the drinks were pretty good. They have free popcorn that they just kept refilling for us. The music was a good mix of old pop hits and new pop hits. You exit through as separate door into an adjacent courtyard.
Weiss has quickly become one of my favorite cocktail bars in all of metro Detroit. I won't focus too much on any one specific drink as they change their menu (and entire decor!) seasonally, but everything I've had has ranged from decent to absolutely delicious. More on ambiance: feels like a great spot for a date but also a cool place to hang out with a group of friends. It's small yet intimate, and the seasonal themes are fun -- current theme is "Miami Weiss" and it definitely gave some tropical vibes. Service is always friendly and on the quicker side for a craft cocktail bar. I also like that they make actual recommendations rather than give vague "oh I like both of those" type of answers.
I've had my eye on this place for a while, but it is TOUGH to get into. I had to make reservations for December back in October. It's a very, very cool spot. We ordered a few drinks from the special menu, and we loved each of them! Will be back soon!
This was my first time coming here and it wasn't bad, but didn't stand out either. They do make some really impressive drinks that are well thought out and delicious. The bartenders clearly know what they're doing. That said, the ambiance wasn't quite my style. The space felt a bit too small and dimly lit. The layout made it feel somewhat cramped. If you're mainly focused on quality drinks, it's definitely worth a visit. If you're looking for a more open or relaxed atmosphere, it might not be the best fit.
Weiss offers such a romantic, mysterious and cozy atmosphere with speakeasy vibes. Their craft cocktails are harmoniously out with unique house-made spirits and mixers. Jake was so friendly and attentive. He is a master at what he does and will come up with a fun concoction if you suggest to him what you like! Definitely worth the stop before drinks if you're in Clawson!
3 years ago
A local gem. Our party of three was able to walk in on a Friday and get a table but reservations are recommended. The ambiance is super fun and very decorated which was so festive. We all loved our cocktails in both taste and presentation and the complimentary popcorn was delicious and a great touch! We will be back for sure! Definitely try the abuela that was our favorite! read more
I live in Clawson and had been waiting for Weiss to open! A friend and I got to check it out today before our reservation at The Lucky Duck. I had the Science Fiction whiskey drink - it had whiskey, vodka, root beer, and coconut milk, so it sounded pretty interesting - and my friend had one of the gin drinks. Both drinks were very good. Our waitress was super knowledgeable about the drinks, too, and upon hearing it was our first time there, she walked us through the drink menu - Weiss has vodka, gin, and whiskey drinks, and I believe you can still ask for standard drinks like an Old Fashioned, etc., too. I'd recommend making a reservation before you go - I snagged a 5:15pm one and they book up fast. The vibe here was VERY cool - it's definitely a speakeasy and you have to go through an elevator to get into the first floor. I've heard the elevator will eventually go to other floors as well. Definitely a romantic/date night type of place too, with low lighting. The only thing I didn't like about Weiss was that the tables are very close together - with COVID still going on, I hope that in the future they maybe move them a little. We had parties of two on our left and on our right, and they were almost sitting at our table. That being said, I'll definitely be back to try more of the menus! I believe all the cocktails were $12, which is reasonable for a place like this. read more
Super nicely decorated for Halloween! Everyone that works here is super helpful, fun, and nice! We got a charcuterie and chips to share which was good! They also give you complementary popcorn! There are a TON of cocktail options, so be prepared to be overwhelmed in a good way! read more
3 years ago
In the mood for some spooky drinks? Weiss is the place to be! This cute little speakeasy downtown Clawson will spark the Halloween vibes for anyone! I was pleasantly surprised from the themed decorations and cocktails to the welcoming hosts and friendly bartenders. The speakeasy is small and intimate but it will fully engage your attention with the Halloween decor! I recommend sitting at the bar to have the full experience but small tables are provided via reservation. My friends and I enjoyed our drinks at Weiss and will definitely be back for Christmas! We ordered the Catacomb Collins, Scream Queen and Babe with the Power. 10/10 P.S. I would also recommend making a reservation far in advance, although we lucked out and the host got us in after a couple last minute cancellations. Big thanks to her! read more
This place is so cool! Hubby and I had a date night here in Feb 2024 and we really enjoyed ourselves. We had a reservation and arrived during our time slot. The seats were very close to other patrons but it's a small bar. We tried various cocktails and even had caviar for the first time! There isn't anything like this place near us so it was definitely worth the drive to clawson. Can't wait to go back. read more
It's full on ambiance at Weiss Distillery. The prohibition speakeasy aesthetic is what drew my group to this place and it didn't disappoint. Thankfully the drinks were also as delicious as they were aesthetically appealing. I appreciated the mocktail drink list that also showed the same creativity as their traditional cocktail list. The service was also great and our server was attentive and friendly. I would definitely return for another happy hour. read more
Well, we finally got here and it did NOT disappoint. Tried a walk in once after dinner in downtown Clawson but they were full. Checked over Christmas holidays--full, full, full. They're still all decorated for their Winter Wonderland & I snagged a table for 2 on a Friday at 5:30 (note--the bar is always walk in, first come, first served). There's a 90 minute limit, so keep that in mind! Had a Bellweather to start, husband had Apple Brandy Sazerac. They served a small dish of fresh popcorn & we also ordered mixed nuts. We opted for 2nd cocktails, he had the Barbi Benton (which caused us to go to our phones & look up her history--we did recall her from back when), & I had Winter Brujah (a tall icy drink) We really enjoyed our cocktails, very interesting, complex flavors. The space itself is fun--you walk in a from a small lobby with store to the left. It's dark & moody. You go in thru elevator doors. The decorations were crazy & fun & included fake furs hangin over the back of the banquets. We'll definitely go back, it's a fun start to a weekend! read more
This speakeasy definitely looks the part, starting with the elevator that you walk through to enter the bar. My friend and I didn't make a reservation so we had to sit at the bar which has a 90 minute limit (and the hostess will remind you when half your time has passed). We were there during Weiss on Ice which basically meant it still had a bunch of Christmas/winter decorations up despite the fact that it's February. I totally get that we're in Michigan and it snows until April, but a creepy life size nutcracker in February is a bit much. The menu has a wide selection of cocktails with gin, vodka, rum, absinthe, apple brandy, and even moonshine! I ordered the Passiflora and Surely shirley which were both deliciously fruity and didn't taste of alcohol at all. My friend got the Lazy Daisy and Cardi Party which he said he liked but were definitely more alcohol forward than the ones I ordered. This place obviously takes a lot of pride in their craft cocktails with thoughtful flavor combos, lots of attention to detail, and fun garnishes. I appreciate that most of the drinks had ingredients that I could recognize, whereas a lot of other craft cocktail bars seem to have the most obscure ingredients. The bartenders here were all very helpful and offered recommendations when I seemed overwhelmed by the wide selection. You also are given complimentary popcorn which is a nice touch when that second cocktail starts to kick in ;) I was also surprised at how reasonably priced the drinks were, most of them being around $12-16. When we were trying to cash out they were having problems with their internet. After waiting for awhile, they actually told us that we could just leave without paying bc they weren't sure when it would come back and didn't want us to be kept waiting. We were super shocked by this and really grateful, and while it did cross my mind to just take the free drinks and run...my responsible friend actually had cash on him so we were still able to pay our check. Definitely want to come back and try a few other drinks! Pro tip, there's a free parking lot in the back! read more
2 years ago
This place is AWESOME! So many fun cocktails to try and the ambiance is amazing. I was NOT expecting it! My friends and I couldn't stop saying how cool it was as we sipped our drinks. Service was great and very attentive. I got the wrong drink, but what I got was delicious and comped without having to ask! Was so surprised!! We will definitely be back. We were there for the "Weiss in the Wild" so we all have fun tiki cups! read more
I strongly recommend reservations as this place is pretty small! My party that had a reservation was seated immediately. The drinks were delicious but they take a little while to get to the table since all the drinks seem to be hand crafted. The wait for drinks was not extremely long but it was noticeable. read more
3 years ago
I can't recommend this place enough, we had a little hiccup with our drink and they fixed it and went above and beyond to fix it. The service was amazing, drinks were amazing the vibe in the place was great. I love how it has the spooky vibe for Halloween. I would definitely come back for a night out. It is definitely somewhere you need to go!!! I loved every moment of it. They are super accommodating and nice and willing to fix any issues they go above and beyond to make you happy. read more
4 years ago
The place is not just a gem, it's special. So much thought, love, and detail goes into everything there. Let's start with the ambiance. It's more than just a cool ass insta story future bathroom. The entrance is rad, the lighting is beautiful, decor is on point, and the music (an eclectic mix) compliments everything perfectly. The staff is exceptional. The place is hip as fuck, but everyone we encountered went out of their way to make it feel welcoming and accessible. We were walk-ins and were met at the door by a very kind and funny hostess. We sat at the bar and were constantly being checked on by all three lovely bartenders throughout the night. And of course the cocktails. Wow. I went sweet, and my fiance went savory, and everything we tried was delicious, well balanced, and brilliantly thought out. The highlight of the night for my fiance was the Better Soup, which was a bone broth (yes) based cocktail with their house moonshine, vodka, tumeric-carrot, black pepper-garlic tincture, and celery bitters, and sprinkled with Shin Ramyun powder. It was served with a spoonful of caviar, which Lucy treated us to. A perfect mix of savory and sweet, complex and delicious. Special shout out to Lucy (I think she was the GM?) who talked cocktail ideas with us for a generous amount of time and gave us a ton of great restaurant recommendations when she found out we were new to the area. I can't recommend this place enough, it's not just a great local spot but a destination for anyone who appreciates an incredibly well run establishment with next level cocktails. read more
3 years ago
My bf and I were excited to try this place. We even got a bottle of the vodka before we actually stopped in. The vodka was pretty harsh, but it's their first batch so we didn't expect much. When you walk in, you go through an elevator which will eventually go to other floors but for right now just lets you go straight through to the bar. We came in for drinks the other night and it was hard deciding on something. The ingredients were very interesting..... i tried the passiflora, which I really liked. I wanted to try the drink with egg white and I really did not like it at all. The ingredients sounded odd but I trusted the waitress, which I guess I shouldn't have. She claimed that it was very clean and light, but it wasn't My boyfriend asked them if I could just have another passiflora. They took it back and gave me another passiflora. I really did like their gin and we ended up purchasing a bottle of it. I loved the lavender taste of the gin. My boyfriend got a martini with half gin and vodka. He thought it was okay. The service was terrible. The waitress saw us sit down and still didn't come to our table for at least 15 min even though she came by it several times. Throughout the night the service remained horrible. She'd see our drink glasses empty and still not come. We got 2 drinks and left because it took almost 2 hours just for those 2 drinks. I would understand the service being bad because they just opened and maybe she didn't realize that she should come to our table, but she saw our table many times (sitting down, being ready to order, having empty glasses and water) and still hardly came. The waitress was very nice though. When the bill came, it did not add up. I didn't pay so I wasn't able to check it, but we got 4 drinks at 12 bucks each. Our bill was significantly more than $48. I'm not sure if they charged us for the drink that we sent back and another drink on top of that? I didn't pay, otherwise I would've checked the bill to make sure that they didn't charge us for something we didn't get, but when my boyfriend told me how much it was and that it didn't add up I was shocked because it really didn't add up at all. He didn't care enough to do anything about it, but I was upset by it because this hardly ever happens. This place is cool, but I likely won't stop in anytime soon just because I think there's some stuff that they need to workout. We also weren't fans of the table light and they should just put candles instead. read more
2 years ago
We were super excited to try this new speakeasy. The ambiance is great. It has a 1920's feel to it. The bartenders were super friendly and very attentive. They were also very knowledgeable about the menu and any questions we had. The drinks here were amazing! The only problem is there are too many we want to try. We will definitely be back to sample some of the other drinks that we didn't get to this time. read more
Always a new experience each time we go. The drinks are out of this world, the ambiance is a 10 out of 10 and the owner does a great job rotating themes for each season. What a special addition to our small town. read more
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Mary, what a great review. Thank you so much!! Can't wait for you to…
Stopped in on a lark, only to find out it's their fourth night open. Killer cocktails, knowledgeable fun engaging bartenders, and incredible design aesthetics makes this a true gem, right here in downtown Clawson! Reservations highly advised, esp if there's more than two of you. The host was very gracious, and we managed to score a couple bar seats for a Thursday evening. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful interior design, creative cocktails, and nice upholstery. However, the cocktails were a bit sweet and the lighting was a bit bright for me. read more
3 years ago
Very nice cocktail bar and speakeasy. Laid back atmosphere and super nice staff. While we waited for seats , we were able to order drinks and take them to the patio and enjoy a nice evening , made the time fly by. Would highly recommend - cheers! read more
3 years ago
This speakeasy distillery is everything you want in a cocktail bar. It's hidden in plain sight on 14 Mile in the middle of downtown Clawson, but once you're inside, you've been transported to a whole new world of fun, adventure, and the most beautiful and flavorful handcrafted cocktails you'll ever taste. They source their ingredients as locally and ethically as possible. Their menu is well-thought out and has something for everybody from gin to vodka to rum to absinthe to bourbon to their spiritless mocktails. They're always adding new things to the menu so there's something new to try, even if you're a regular guest. The staff is hospitable in every regard and they ensure every guest has an amazing time inside their doors. Weiss Distilling Co earned every single 5 star review left on this page and then some. I've had some great memories at this place and I trust I'll be making many more here for years to come. read more
4 years ago
The hostess gave me a huge attitude and a hard time when I told her the person I was with was already seated. She acted as if she didn't believe me and was asking for a name and trying to turn me away. She finally opened the door and decided to walk me into the bar like a child to look for the person I was with. I found her incredibly rude and that really impacted my experience overall. This is not a place you can walk into and sit down, the door needs ti be opened by the hostess which I absolutely did not like at all. The inside looked cool but the space was extremely small. The bartenders seemed quite disinterested. The drink I ordered was good but nothing special. The music was a good however, I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun bar to go to. read more
4 years ago
Love Weiss and have visited several times. Excellent service by their dedicated staff. Great and innovative cocktails! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
One of a kind experience! As soon as you step into WDC you can see it's a special place! We went for the "Miami Weiss" themed event. The place is decorated in a very smart way in line with the theme. The drinks and service were the best part, we had very friendly bartenders and a great selection of drinks. The drinks are unique and the mix was perfect, not overwhelmingly strong and evenly balanced. Looking forward to going back again soon! read more
4 years ago
Beautiful and very flavorful drinks. Both of the ones I got were very refreshing, not overly sweet, and gave me a nice happy buzz . All 9 of us got many variety of cocktails and all of them were good. read more
2 years ago
this place is so cute! i went during the rainforest theme and it was definitely worth it. entering through the elevator feels like you're walking into another world. the yummy drinks and adorable glasses are just a happy bonus to a great atmosphere. the staff is super friendly as well! read more
4 years ago
Went for Weiss on Ice which was a Christmas theme that the bar had going on and to be honest I was underwhelmed. The holiday theme looked more like a hodgepodge of Christmas decorations just scattered around the bar. Drinks were good but again, not very holiday themed. My husband enjoyed the free popcorn, bathrooms were cool. Wouldn't rush to come back here. read more
4 years ago
This was our first stop at Weiss Distilling Co. My girlfriend and I had heard about it and had been wanting to check it out. It did not disappoint! The drinks were amazing I actually knew one of the bartenders from some other top shelf craft cocktail spots and it's no surprise that he has a menu of one of a kind specialty drinks that will blow you away. The design of the space is very cool and I won't spoil too much about it but the experience is fun from the moment you walk in the door. We tried the charcuterie which was delicious and actually enough to split and still be full. Great place for a first date for a special evening with your special person. Or if you just like fantastic cocktails! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Local speakeasy in Clawson that has an amazing drink menu and a wicked interior. It's best to rsvp for bar/table seats before stopping by since there's limited seating inside. It was so cool to enter in through an actual elevator to get inside the bar area. We were able to get bar booth seats which was perfect for watching all the drinks made before you. The lighting is quite limited inside so just a heads up when you're reading over the menu. However, the drinks are well-crafted, bar tenders are attentive, and the presentation of the drinks are quite impressive. Even the little things like the staff making sure you have enough water, clean coasters, taking away empty glasses, etc. really made this first time experience well worth it. read more
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