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    Weiss Distilling

    4.3 (113 reviews)
    ModerateDistilleries, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Jennifer B.

    This distillery is absolutely the coolest concept bar in my area. They switch up the theme every quarter/season or so. By this I mean an entire menu, glassware, and interior design makeover. It's impressive to say the least. I have only been to three concept so far: Haunted Weiss, Wild Weiss, and the current theme Miami Weiss. Parking is all street and is mostly, if not entirely, free in Clawson. I would recommend reservations, but I'm a fly by the seat of my pants gal. Walking in near opening at 5 has always yielded good results. I have only come here for drinks, but I feel like they do have some light food on the menu. Or used to. They do have a popcorn machine and will serve you bowl after bowl. You'll need it with their yummy cocktails. This team is a well oiled machine. Everyone behind the bar works together to give you the best experience. Tina, our bartender, was super nice and dressed to kill in her sweet sunnies and animal print jumper. I stuck with rum based drinks and was pleased with the Broken Yari and Cafe Con Ron. Unique, well balanced, and flavorful. Weiss makes all the booze they will serve you, so these drinks can't be had anywhere else. They have mocktails too. You will not be disappointed! It's not gimmicky or cheesy. It's like going to the best party where no detail was overlooked.

    Amy W.

    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!!!!

    Suzzette M.

    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!

    Halloween Themed
    Kayla H.

    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.

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    Angela V.

    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.

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    Gabi S.

    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.

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    Stacia G.

    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.

    Delicious drinks: Big Prick Energy, The Honey Bear, and Cherry M Cosby
    Rhonda A.

    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!

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    Mj J.

    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!

    Karen H.

    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.

    Kristen G.

    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!

    Miami Weiss theme
    Arturo F.

    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.

    Nicole M.

    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.

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    3 years ago

    A must to check out! Thoroughly enjoyed the space and the amazingly cocktails with stellar service.

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    3 years ago

    such a fun and inviting place in downtown Clawson! amazing drinks and staff. The Catacomb Collins is 10/10

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    Friendly service. Amazingly creative cocktails. Everything made in house. Everything is super approachable

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    4 years ago

    Great selection of expertly crafted cocktails. The Halloweiss theme for October is huge amounts of fun!

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    Great atmosphere . Great drinks. There was a wait which is fully expected but obviously worth it!

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    3 years ago

    Very cool place we loved it will definitely be back. Beautiful decor and delicious drinks the elevator is a perfect touch!

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    Incredible drinks, ambiance and service. Make a reservation or you'll be waiting at least an hour. Can't wait to go back!

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    Very cool ambiance, drinks were delicious, service was fantastic. Would definitely recommend; we will return for sure.

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    Really cool place downtown clawson, been a while since a classy but also not uptight place opened up in the neighborhood.

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