We loved how small and intimate the environment was, and the happy hour was incredible! The service…read morewas splendid in how quickly they were to check in on us Can't recommend this place enough!

The food was amazing! We started with the citrus salad. The orange balsamic dressing was literally…read moreand just the right touch to this salad. We also had the ahi poke bowl. Perfect combination of ingredients and the fish was fresh. The steak sandwich was delicious. We also had mixed cocktails. Great refreshing drinks with the right amount of alcohol especially for the cost. The service was great considering there was two servers on this busy shift. WWE ate outside and lived the ambiance of the parasails and river. They had beautiful wooden enclosed as well as high top bar seating. Inside plenty of seating and a full bar. We will definitely eat here again on our next visit into town. Check this place out.

Fantastically knowledgeable. Wonderful setting. Fantastic beverages. They just need to expand their…read moreNA offerings.

They had an incredible apple brandy from Clear Creek Distillers that I could sample. Great ambiance…read moreand the gentleman who served was knowledgeable.

Was hoping once again that I would be able to just go in and buy products, but nope. The place was…read moreempty and we weren't greeted when we walked in. She just kind of looked at us but never spoke. I went up to the cooler fridge and was surprised to find it more than half empty and only containing a few sodas and some beer. Really? No cans of Fox Tail Cider I can buy? Yes, I know I can buy it at the store but I'm here now, in your tasting room, and you make no effort to sell me your product. It's just weird to me but clearly it's how they do it. I'm sure if you want to drink it's fine, but I wanted to drink at home and share with friends so it was disappointing.

They have a location in town and a location on the Fruit Loop; this is their downtown location. I…read morewas informed that they have many of the same ciders as their distillery location, with just a couple of differences. We had the flight of ten ciders. When I visited in August 2022, the menu has the prices at $8.50 for a flight of 5 and $16.00 for a flight of 10. We also had and a couple pints (of the "Painless Pineapple" and "Perfect Pair"). The pints are all around $7.50/$8.00. It's had relaxing, laid-back atmosphere when I visited on a Friday afternoon. I enjoyed sampling the variety of flavors from this local business and would recommend stopping by.

Visited Fox Tail Cider & Distillery on a Saturday early afternoon with a group of five as part of…read morethe Hood River Fruit Loop. The Distillery is right off of the loops main road and features a gravel parking lot with ample space. Per its name, the distillery is known for its ciders and its fruit distilled spirits. Our group opted for one flight of cider, and one flight of spirits. For the spirits, we got two fruit vodkas, a gin, and an apple brandy. All four had a nice fruit essence on the nose. The vodkas tasted as you would expect and the gin had a semi sweet, lightly herbaceous taste. My favorite was the apple brandy which was sweeter with a more discernible apple taste. I did not drink too much of the ciders, but the others at the table expressed that they did enjoy them. They were light and not overly sweet, which is a plus for me, as I feel many ciders are too sweet. There was only one gentleman working behind the bar who was kind and executed our orders within a few minutes.

The Knotty Cherry was my favorite cider I did take a crowler to go of this flavor the last two…read morevisits. They had more ciders that I didn't care for than ones I actually did! Although I didn't like some of the flavors, it's always fun to try all the different ones with my husband and compare our tastes. They have a few food items available to snack on while you have a cider inside or outside. The pretzel with cheese and mustard was ok. Cute concept and decor but unfortunately I wasn't a fan of most of their ciders. Dogs are welcome outside. Restroom available inside for customers only.

Oh boy, the moment my party of 6 walked in, we thought it was beautiful! The man working behind the…read morebar rather than greeting us said "just letting you know I will get to you but it's going to be a LONG while", then gave us 2 menus. Bad start but we decided to go for it (I planned this stop because they had good looking food and cocktails for the non wine drinkers). There were maybe 4 tables occupied, so I was surprised it would take "a long while". One person from my party went directly to the restroom so didn't hear what was said, when he came out he went to the bar and asked if he could order a flight which he received a strict "no it's going to be a long while" Lol I understand being overwhelmed or whatever, we're human, but to have the attitude was unnecessary. We left after a few minutes and spent $400 at another winery down the road. Which by the way was much busier but because they were kind we stuck it out, our server made a good chunk on tips too. Too bad

What a wonderful place with convivial setting to get a party started. The tasting room and bar was…read morefilled up, all tables inside and many tables outside to listen to live music featuring legendary Mo Dixon (guitars, keyboards, fiddle and vocals) - along with wine, whiskey and wood fired pizza. A great afternoon of lively music with a few local musicians - music across many genres and styles - the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young rendition took me back into the 70"s. What a blast! Fun partying with friends. Very cool that vineyard owners Tess Barr sang (voice like Dixie Chicks Natalie Maines) and husband played a mean maniacal harmonica. They rocked! Have to go back to just get into the wine and spirits more sometime to enjoy the outdoor vine in view of vineyard with a Mount Hood back drop. Hood Crest makes wine, distills whiskey, cooks da pizza and makes music - makes you live-a-little on the wild side when your spirit connects with Hood Crest!

We have visited this veteran-owned distillery several times and have never been disappointed. From…read morethe gracious hosts to the unique spirits, it's quite the experience. A small speakeasy-style tasting room is the backdrop to traditional and smoky bourbons, moonshine, and cordials. (The rumor is they'll be coming out with a gin in the near future!) My personal favorites are the chocolate cordial and the new blueberry cinnamon cordial. My daughter loves the apple pie brandy, cinnamon whiskey, and honey pear cordial. My husband prefers the Viking Lightning (a honey-infused moonshine) and the Whiskey Road bourbon aged in charred white oak. There's something for everyone here! Bonus: They are dog-friendly!

As an investor in this enterprise( all be it a small investor)…read more The lack of communication to investors is unacceptable . I have received NOT one e mail/ text. Nothing. In over a year. It feels like they took my money and ran away.

Very pleasant bartender. Great drinks. Lovely evening for outdoor seating. Never mind the drunk who…read morefollowed us to our outdoor table and shared tatoo advice from his father: Don't get any tats that a judge can see.

Originally intended as little more than a passport stamp for the both of us, my wife and I really…read moreenjoyed both our drinks, and the pleasant bartender that served us during our brief stop here. It was empty when we arrived, likely because the golf course next to it is closed at the moment. The drinks here are used to showcase the quality of the whiskey distilled here, and they do a darn good job of it! I stuck to my usual standard of an Old Fashioned, and my wife her new favorite: the Hot Apple Chai, which we had just discovered in the Black Rabbit restaurant earlier in the day. We meandered the grounds afterward, checking out the golf course (which at some point we are going to have to come and butcher with power terrible driving skills). I am no golfer, but I need that stamp! Hopefully they have a groundskeeper on hand to clean up our mess in the wake of our passing!

This place is an incredible spot that embodies the American Dream! The folks here are a lovely…read morecouple that started a distillery, quite literally in their garage. They began with moonshine - apple pie and cherry pie varieties - and have expanded to an award winning whiskey! The apple pie moonshine is a consistent favorite drink and is classified squarely in the "dangerous" category as it goes down way to easily! The cherry pie is solid as well, but not nearly as sweet. The whiskey is excellent as well and goes great in a libation. During the COVID crisis, they flexed their creative muscles and started distilling alcohol for hand sanitizer- sources most of what they needed from folks in the area. It was quite a nice display! They sell in plenty of local stores as well as from their garage. They've also got some swag for sale and the shirts look good! They're a great bunch, making a great product! You should check them out!

My friend and I were headed back to Seattle from walla walla and always stop in Yakima for some Los…read moreHernandez Tamales. We usually find a wine tasting room to check out but had more than enough in walla walla and decided to see if there were any distilleries to check out. Using yelp we found a few but Swede Hill stuck out to me. With only two reviews and both at 5 stars, I was excited to try something new. Pam and Kevin are so nice and welcoming! They have such a cute set up and welcoming committee in their puppy, Susie. Kevin starting distilling as a hobby and has turned it into a line or spirits worth trying. Moonshine (apple and cherry pie), raspberry vodka and a whiskey too! All super good and easy to drink and especially dangerous. Both are very knowledgeable and will entertain your questions about the distilling process. I feel like this is a stop I must make whenever stopping in Yakima! Definitely call ahead to make a reservation since it is such a small operation.

My husband is a whiskey drinker but I heard their new chef is amazing!…read more The bartender was very personable and will tell you all about their spirits, Ellie, our server was so very nice. And the food was outstanding!! We had the smash burger, the Quesa-birria tacos and the chips and homemade dips. Soooo good! Highly recommend! Great job Chef Alex!

We randomly stopped in to check out those bourbons and ended up visiting 2 days in a row…read more First, I thought the whisky's needed a little more time to age before they are ready for sipping. With that being said the bartender makes AMAZING cocktails. Well balanced and tasty and compliment their spirits well fresh ingredients lovely presentation. The food we had was DELICIOUS! We were lucky enough to come on a night when the chef tried his hand at Pizza. Every one tries pizza but this was tasty from the crust to the toppings not too much or too little just right. I think I tasted a truffle oil finish on the crust? Customer service was top notch both nights. Friendly, informative and helpful. We enjoyed the beautiful outdoor patio to accommodate our dog and it did not disappoint. The indoor ambiance is warm and inviting.