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Bear Creek Distillery

4.7 (145 reviews)
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Dionne V.

Cool place with good drinks! It is bigger than it appears as you enter. We were there for an Neo soul music event. The staff were very engaging and service was good. We did not stay long but would definitely return. I am not sure what the crowd is like other days times as a few patrons entering had a look of surprise to see so many Black people (15 max) and that was disappointing perhaps that will not always be the case. They only serve what they distill and that was nice to see and experience even though I prefer tequila I did enjoy the Rye vodka.

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Gina K.

I came to Bear Creek Distillery because someone recommended it and I haven't spend much time in that area exploring. It seems like the area was a bit industrial but is changing over with more neighborhood establishments. I vibe when you first enter will make you want to stay for hours. We sat in the secondary room where all the board games reside. I ordered the S'more Old Fashion which I had high hopes for but was a bit too strong and less s'more flavor than I expected. The best part was the homemade marshmallow that was perfectly toasted. The rest of my party got mules (because they were running a $5 special) and the Bourbon Special cocktail. The later was the best of all the drinks. We enjoyed the drinks and a few board games. I would definitely come back as a date night or bring out of town friends.

Key Lime Pie
Autumn M.

Makers of whiskey, bourbotequila, vodka, and rum. Very creative and extensive drink list. They had cocktails with red pepper juice and turmeric with carrot juice. They have the more traditional ones like an old fashioned and margarita but what is the fun in ordering something you can get anywhere! I opted for the Key Lime Pie-corn vodka, vanilla vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, aquafaba. The Graham cracker crumbs on top were such a nice touch I asked for extra when I ordered my second one. ;)

Shizar H.

Super small and chill space but pretty intimate. Nice size tv in the back that had boxing on which was super dope. Didn't have any food there but the things on the menu sounded delicious. The drinks were great and for the price felt it was worth it. Being that it's a smaller place the service was pretty good, plenty of servers attending the tables so you never went long without having another drink if needed. Feels like one of those place that would be your neighborhood bar if you live in the area.

Kevin M.

I stopped by Bear Creek Distillery on a Sunday afternoon while on a business trip. I really enjoy visiting craft distilleries and this one didn't disappoint! I tried a flight of their popular whiskies for a small fee. The attendant was knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all my questions. The rye whiskey was my favorite, followed closely by the wheated bourbon. Very good! The bottle prices are average for craft distilleries, but the product is worth it!

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Jessica M.

I have been meaning to review this place for a while ! This is such a great place to go to taste their unique and delicious cocktails. We buy bear creek spirits, especially the spiced rum for some of our holiday cocktails each year, and we still like to occasionally hit the tasting room for ideas. The service is literally always phenomenal no matter who is there, and they are so willing to let you try different stuff. Because this is a real distillery, the tasting room is small, which I think is a good thing. They have a separate room where you can buy some swag also. There isn't a ton of parking but that has never been a problem for us !

Kim R.

My husband and I went on a couples weekend away to Denver last fall. This came up when I was searching for things to do. It's a cute little spot that you can tour to find out about the distilling process. The tour tickets were VERY reasonably priced and if I recall correctly included 2 cocktails OR a flight of whiskeys to sample. I am not big on whiskey so I chose the cocktails. One that I still think about was "Fall in a cup". No, that wasn't the name haha but it TASTED like fall. It was so delicious. I wish I knew what was in it. If you're in the area it's definitely worth checking out.

Red Panda and Old Fashioned
Jennifer M.

Have you ever been to a taproom where the drinks were so good you were blown away while you were drinking them, thought about them after you went home, then woke up and was still blown away by how delicious they were? Well this was Bear Creek Distillery (BCD) for me. We came to this brewery as a recommendation and I'm so glad I found this gem! Hands down, some of the best drinks I've ever had and I talked about these drinks for days after. I haven't been to many distilleries or bars since the pandemic. Primarily because many of them taste the same and instead I find myself drawn to breweries instead. At BCD, they handcraft and award winning grain to bottle spirits including straight bourbon, wheaten bourbon, rye whiskey, wheat whiskey, white whiskey, cast strength rum, spiced rum, silver rum, rye vodka, and wheat vodka. Every drink I've tried was stellar! I've tried the Red Panda, Strawberry Balsamic Smash, Old Fashioned, Tarragon But We Still Drinkin, Big Blue Bear, and Brown Butter Old Fashioned. I loved each of them except the Old Fashioned. While it was good, it did not have a wow factor to it that I've had at other places. Every other drink was tasty, unique, and flavorful. My one suggestion is to make the drink menu easier to find. I've tried googling, going on their Facebook, Yelp, but no place had the full menu. Luckily I was able to find the QR code I scanned when I was at the distillery and found the open tab to look at drinks which makes it a bit of a vastly! Other than that, I definitely found a new favorite place for drinks and will be back again soon to try the other drinks from the menu.

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Andrea S.

Bear Creek Distillery was a great second stop on a local distillery tour with an out of town guest. We first heard about Bear Creek when we were at Molly's and one of their reps, Doug, was their and he chatted us up. He mentioned coming down to their distillery and also checking out Law's which was also a few blocks away. Bear Creek has an awesome tasting room with a ton of unique cocktails with all their own spirits! We ended up taking a tour from one of their owners which was a fun time. All the staff were super pleasant and I loved the complimentary flight after our tour. Their wheat vodka was for sure the standout for me; light with a nice buttery finish. We will for sure be back for more. Update from free ski waxing event on 1/16/20. When we were at Bear Creek a few weeks ago we noticed a free ski wax event in January. My husband and I loved our first time there so we made sure to make note of this event. We were welcomed at the door, dropped off our gear, and quickly got drinks. As time went on we started discussing dinner and magically pizzas arrived for everyone hanging out. Perfect touch for an already fun event. I feel like Bear Creek may quickly become a regular hangout spot!

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One of the best distillery experiences in Denver. The drinks were amazing and the tour was great

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Great staff, great drinks, great atmosphere. We had a great time, and the tour was awesome.

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The service was great. They do a Sunday mixer type of event with music. The vibe and people were great!

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Definitely recommend a whiskey tour. From signing up, it looked they offer many times and days for…read moretours of the distillery with whisky tastings throughout the tour. We showed up about 10 minutes before our start time, met our guide Michelle, and looked around the property and gift shop. Michelle led us through the distillery, which is a pretty small operation, teaching us about their distilling process and the history of the company. The tastings were fantastic and it felt like the appropriate number for the 60-70 minutes of the tour. After the tour we got a drink at the bar to try another whisky that wasn't sampled on the tour. All the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and laid back on our Sunday evening visit. They have other events that sound really fun to come back for! I'm glad I heard about and got to try this great little spot.

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4.7
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The staff at Laws Whiskey House is amazing!!…read more We came for a tour and because we got there early, we grabbed a drink and were able to bring them on the tour with us. Our tour was only 9 people and Sam (tour guide) told us that we could make the tour our own. Since all of us have done a distillery tour, we were able to skip the basics and dive into the specifics of Laws Whiskey House, their recipe, and the why. It was nice to be able to get a little more in-depth especially when we all knew the basics. The building next to the distillery is only a year old and the bar is immaculate!! The views of the mountains while sitting at the couches is nice! And the drinks!! The recipes are so delicious, including the zero proof cocktails. I love how everything about Laws Whiskey is local from the grains, water, and distillation. If you're in the area and needing a drink, you need to stop in!

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4.5
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Chic decors that create one-of-a-kind ambiance; the gigantic copper still located on the second…read moreloft visible from the dining room right below that distills the spirits, unique concoctions of cocktails that are made at the bar, carefully crafted dishes to pair with whatever you the drink order from it, and the restaurant staff that happily serve their guests. This space creates a magical moment for a couple's date night, girls' gathering, happy hour with your coworkers and so on. It was an occasion for me and my adult daughter just yesterday. She and I get together as a family which we traditionally do almost monthly to celebrate "us" and we were glad that we chose the Family Jones Spirit House for the very occasion as there was no element that disappointed us. Ambiance: The sleekness that is common when described as "chic", the high-end design is well-incorporated into the space throughout. Despite its way of being high-end contemporary however, the place emits a very inviting cozy feel. The whole place is enhanced by the soft lighting. Overall, the whole place has an elegant image of "cocktail lounge". Drinks and bites (on the menu): They have great ideas to concoct unique cocktails using their current lineup of whiskey/bourbon/gin/vodka. We could easily go for something typical such as wine but we were like "Why would we want to do that at a place like Family Jones?" We started out with one of the Espresso Martinis (Cinnamon Bun) and Early Grey Negroni. After a good few to several bites (House Salad which was a good portion; simple and yet refreshing, Spicy Herb & Cheese; its spiciness was well-manageable, Antipasto Plate was also generously portioned with healthy choices), we concluded our night by another drink, which was Lohi Rising (absolutely an excellently made cocktail out of the whole menu). Most of the items we ordered were discounted by $1 or $2 due to the fact that we were able to order in before the Happy Hour end time of 6pm. Even with the regular pricings, however, the menu items are reasonably priced. I forgot our waitstaff's name but she was able to assist us with great suggestions when we asked her which ones to order especially the drinks. She was the only person who was mostly walking around the whole dining area (the other staff was mainly in charge of the bar but he once came out and asked me if I needed anything before my daughter's arrival.) Not to mention: the hardworking kitchen staff who prepared our dishes should not be forgotten for all the amazing chef skills. Denver's LoHi neighborhood hosts a good number of contemporary restaurants. Other big names might overshadow this cocktail lounge/restaurant but despite the overwhelming elements, Family Jones Spirits House's position to quietly serve as a humble restaurant is worth a mention. So if you are looking for a special place for a special occasion, go here. You will be pleasantly surprised with what they offer you.

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Overlooking the huge decor at the main window
Overlooking the huge decor at the main window
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