Oh my gosh, I was sure I had reviewed before- I've had nothing but positive experiences on each visit. The building is rather nondescript on the outside. Walk inside and you feel like you're at a cool party! Every bartender/ mixologist knows their stuff making well crafted cocktails. All the ingredients going in the drinks are quality. Griffo is fantastic with offering up both fabulous live music and DJ's. On nice days the warehouse door slides up offering more seating and quite often a tasty food truck. Additionally their spirits are offered to purchase there. I picked up a wonderful vodka, a gin as well as a delicious shrub syrup to add to cocktails. I've had the pleasure of interacting with Kat (manager I believe) - such an engaging person. What's not to love at Griffo?!?! read more

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Looking for a cocktail that's full of flavor and delicious? Look no further, head to Griffo, you won't be disappointed! Cocktails only with an eclectic vibe inside a warehouse. Bar on one side, with lots of seating on the other side. Sometimes they have food trucks and live music (more in summer?). read more

Great distillery to go to in Petaluma. The tasting room has excellent cocktails. The cocktail with hibiscus was delicious. Everyone who works at Griffo is so incredibly gracious and kind. We will definitely be back! read more

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This was my first time ever checking out this particular distillery and I was very impressed!! Not only did they have their own distillery area, but they also had a private walk-through you could do and a tour. Along with tastings, they had cocktails, whiskey, vodka, and some little snacks! There was one gentleman doing a tour when I arrived, apparently it was a private party before they opened. He said I could look around, and I was shocked by how big and spacious there lounge area was!! They also had a stage in the back, so I bet they have live bands that could perform and their service was great!! I love the different combos of cocktails and I loved their coffee martini!! I actually had a sample of it at a Yelp event last month along the peninsula! I met the owner there and he was incredibly friendly and outgoing and so was the other whiskey maker alongside of him. The gentleman that served me this particular Saturday was also very friendly and outgoing, as well as knowledgeable about the brewing styles and the history! I will definitely come back here again, and I'd love to do a Flight of different whiskeys!! Great little area tucked away into Petaluma!! I also like how you can buy the products after you taste them!! I bought a bottle of the coffee martini and I'm very excited! read more

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Amazing distillery with great tastings of a variety of different spirits made on premises. The gin is devine and the premade Espresso Martini in a generous size bottle is fantastic and affordable. I made sure to get a few bottles of the martinis for game nights at my house. The gals and guys all loved it. I should have bought more. The tasting area is clean and loaded with charm and tempting products. Distillery equipment can be glimpsed through a window at the back adding to the small business ambiance. I joined their club. I'm looking forward to sampling more of their products and the recipes and events they have. Totally worth the RV drive up from Palm Springs area. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable! Can't go wrong! read more

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And here for you event, it was absolutely great. They had lots of tastings. It was good. I bought some. They had a trivia there was food and the people were nice. It was a fun atmosphere you play games and all of that so I definitely go back to buy some more whiskey read more

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I had no idea this place existed for so long!! Went here tonight for drinks and drag trivia with a few friends and it was a great experience! There was a taco truck out front, and although I did not try them, they smelled heavenly. From the drink menu, I tried the Mulled Mule and it was delicious! It was one of the best mules I've had, and wasn't overloaded with ice like a lot of places tend to do. The only thing is that I wish it was a larger serving! Overall, we had a great night. Staff was super friendly and welcoming, the vibe was chill and comfortable, and I will definitely be coming back for the next drag trivia next month! read more

This small tap room makes for a great datenight drinks location. Service was friendly and knowledgeable with the drink menu. While there we discovered that they have many events, like Sunday live music, paint night & tours. Check them out! read more

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i'm surprised when I found out there was music playing at this distillery. There were some couches and some picnic tables to sit at so it was quite comfortable. The music wasn't too too loud. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They had suggestions for cocktails based on what we liked The cocktails were pretty good. I only tried one. Quite tasty. read more

Nice distillery in Petaluma! Laid back ambiance with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating as well as bar seating. You can opt to do a spirits tasting or cocktails or both! Their whiskey is quite tasty & easy to drink. They offer a variety of cocktails as well & update their menu so you have a chance to try different cocktails each time! The service is friendly & they bring the drinks out to you fairly quickly. They offer food options through outside vendors so you don't have to worry about going hungry here! Definitely a nice spot to hang out with friends & large groups! read more

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We needed something to do that would be a new adventure for family visiting and we dropped in on Griffo for a tasting. They were so accommodating and awesome. Give them a try!! read more

Awesome drinks and service. We bought a few bottles to go. Some of the best crafted whiskey read more

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This is a must-visit destination if you enjoy a well-crafted cocktail. The staff is amazing and knowledgeable about their products, and ingredients that go into their wonderful drinks. They use many local ingredients as well as some imported bitters and syrups. This was our second visit to this location, the last was back in 2022. They are constantly updating their drink options and are always happy the share the drink recipes. This time we tried out the Creole Old Fashioned, Smoked Tea Expresso Martini, and the Smooth Operator. When you visit you can take a seat at the bartop and look through the windows at the Distillery or you can cozy up in the barrel room when it's open. read more

Did a tasting here the other day. It was hella fun but ngl, I gotta a little too lit. The pours for the tasting are fairly heavy so watch out! Of everything I tasted, the espresso whiskey was my favorite. It Fr tasted like a mocha. read more

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We went in thinking that we would taste just two or three whiskeys, so we could buy something from our local purveyor. Katherine started pouring, and almost two hours later, we walked out with two boxes full of an amazing assortment of whiskeys, gin, vodka, coffee liqueur, and an entire bar's worth of bitters and syrups. Seriously - this was so much fun and better than any bar experience I've had in the last 10 years. The vibe and the dialogue were awesome. The cocktails, the recipes, and the chance to try everything on the shelf was priceless. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'd say it was the experience of a lifetime, but I only live three miles away, so I'm pretty sure I'll get to do this again. And again. And again. Do yourself a favor and start your evening here. Even if you're not shopping, it kicks ass over pretty much any bar in town. read more

Drinks and chill is given a whole new meaning when drinking the cocktails and spirits being offered at Griffo Distillery. Located in an industrial area in northern Petaluma along Scott Street mere blocks from the main artery that is North McDowell Street, Griffo Distillery was founded by married duo Michael and Jenny, who took their passion for entrepreneurship and dream to work together into their own hands with their very own distillery, which officially set up shop here in Petaluma in 2015. Fifteen years from creation and eight years from establishment, Griffo Distillery is serving up some of the finest crafted and bottled gins, whiskeys, vodkas, and even coffee flavored liqueurs. With a friend, who has been a long time resident of Petaluma and a supporter and member of the Spirit Club of Griffo Distillery, really speaking about the virtues of visiting this local purveyor of all things spirits, wanting to sample their new chocolate and spirit tasting pairing that they were offering for 30 dollars a person, I was sold for a visit. We came on a recent weekend afternoon and upon checking in with our host Jamie we were sat in their open air warehouse, which was accentuated with a bohemian atmosphere with comfy sofas and chairs and hanging lights and curtains overhead. For our pairing, Jamie presents you with three handcrafted and painted chocolates, of which we learned that aspiring chocolatier Jamie created herself, along with three of their signature spirits and liqueurs. For our first pairing, we enjoyed their chili lime espresso chocolate which was paired with two of their whiskeys, their Stony Point Whiskey and their Stout Barreled Whiskey. Both whiskeys had an amazing aroma upon first whiff, and of the two, the Stout Barreled Whiskey was a little more subtle on the nose but coated your throat in a more sublime way. For our second pairing, we enjoyed a roasted pineapple caramel white coconut ganache, which was paired with their Barreled Gin. Here gin just shoots straight down your hatch, but when paired with their ganache, with caramel oozing out with every small bite you can make with such a small chocolate, this was definitely my favorite pairing of them all. For our third and final pairing, we enjoyed their Stony Point Whiskey bonbon, which was paired with their Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur. For this pairing, both the chocolate could be enjoyed separately or together and their Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur was my favorite of all of their spirits, as it was smooth without being overpowering. To be able to enjoy handcrafted chocolates with handcrafted and bottled spirits is something that I never knew I needed. Since we were enjoying the ambience of the vast tasting room, my friend and I decided to order from their cocktail menu, of which there were five handcrafted cocktails to choose from. I ordered their Persimmon Raspberry Sour which had persimmon vodka, raspberry gum syrup, soda water, and lemon. My friend ordered their Golden Pineapple which had vodka, vanilla bean syrup, lime, fresh pineapple, and soda water. I loved my cocktail, as it had a refreshing finish with a tangy kick of persimmon in every sip, while after sampling my friend's cocktail it was as if I was enjoying a Dole Pineapple Whip, as it was a juice-filled breezy beverage that was good to the last drop. Our total bill was $47.47 per person before gratuity was added in, which totaled to $94.94, and was broken down to the liqueur and chocolate tasting being $30 a person, and the cocktail being $13 a person, which was reasonable when one considers the overall enjoyment of our day and the uniqueness of our tasting. Griffo Distillery has certainly become a proud member of the local community in Petaluma, as they also have trivia nights on Thursdays and food pop-ups that take place on Fridays. Anyone can pop on right in an enjoy the ambience and a handcrafted cocktail, or one of their signature spirits to savor over because at Griffo Distillery they truly have something special occurring, as they have become a place where locals and out-of-towners alike can find some of the most distinctively crafted gins, whiskeys, vodkas, and liqueurs sold in the Bay Area. From a dream that a locally based couple had to build something together to becoming a mini-empire, Griffo Distillery is a business that we can marvel at and celebrate. read more

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Stopped by here yesterday and really enjoyed it. We had a delicious cocktail and then went on a tour and did a tasting. All of the spirits were fantastic but my favorite was the vodka and cold brew. Highly recommend the cold brew. Strong coffee flavor with a perfect amount of sweetness. The tour was very informative and fascinating to learn about the modifications the owner has made to the equipment. If you're in the area visiting Lagunitas this place is walking distance away and shouldn't be overlooked. read more

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Amazing little hidden gem! Had a great time with my bf. We did a flight, super bomb!! An opportunity to get acquainted with different drinks. The service was phenomenal. Everyone is super down to earth. Definitely coming back! read more

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The service was great and the whiskey's are on point. Kyle was the bar tender when we arrived and was very knowledgeable about the spirits and cocktails. I ordered a flight and enjoyed the event room which was stocked with barrels. They had good music playing and the breeze was nice while sitting on the couches. Would highly recommend stopping in. Special event on Fathers Day as well! Check it out! read more

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Great coffee liquor, single malt whisky Well educated staff and lounge area to chill read more

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So I really like the cocktail kits and then we decided to go and try this place out last Sunday. It was great , The drinks were outstanding and Jaime was was super friendly and made us feel right at home. The place has a relaxing atmosphere and we really felt like this place was such a sleeper. We had no idea how much we would enjoy it. We ended up joining the club. read more

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Me and the wife decided to give this place a try while staying in Petaluma. This place is great. Staff were amazing and the drinks were fantastic. If you are a fan of whiskey gin or vodka and you are anywhere near here this is a must. read more

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Cool little place to visit. The lady was very very informative of each of the many items they distill there. She is a great ambassador for this company. The atmosphere was great a tad chilly but it is winter time. The coffee vodka was great. Brought some home w us. Yum. A nice place to swing by if you are in the area. read more

If you're into tasting and drinking spirits this is your place! This place has great gins & whiskey's all ripe for the tasting as well as limited edition spirits. By the limited edition, for instance, they have, or maybe it's had by now, but anyways there's the Acre's Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, which I bought a bottle. And let me tell you it is delicious!! One that I wish I had known about (and this one is sold out) is the Belgium Hen Whiskey that was a partnership with Hen House Brewing. You can do a drop-in tour & tasting, purchase a tour & tasting through Groupon or do a private tour & tasting. The choice is up to you. If you're not interested in a tour you can drop in for a single tasting, a flight tasting or taste one or more of their hand crafted cocktails. I've done a flight tasting as well as tried their cocktails. I can highly recommend the Spicy Paloma and Pink Panther cocktails as they are delicious! Griffo's recently hosted a paint night on May 3rd hosted by Canvas & Wine. Rumor has it they might host this type of event once a month. I attended this event & it was a blast! I brought in bread sticks from Mary's Pizza, brought 2 high school friends, add to that a canvas, paints & Griffo's cocktails and it was the making of a fun & fabulous evening! They also host other events such as comedians. Check their website for dates & times. They don't have food to purchase but they do allow you to bring in outside food. This is a great place to do a tasting on your own or with friends, or just to stop by on your way home from work to grab a quick cocktail! Either way, if your into tasting gins, whiskeys & specialty spirits you won't be disappointed! read more

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Griffo Distillery is an absolute gem. They craft some of the finest and most original whisky, gin and vodka you will find anywhere. Yes, if you are reading this during the virus pandemic, you can pick up your booze at their store. I have never been a fan of whisky but I shared a bottle of the stout brewed batch they did and found it very enjoyable and really original. The more die hard whisky friends in my group really took to it - it was supposed to last a few nights but, well... The gin is fantastic, I love how it is not heavy like many gins that can seem almost thick and frankly repulsive. This one is quite tasty and works terrific with all kinds of cocktails. I most recently started a bottle of the vodka which is also fantastic - it says limited run so who knows how much longer they will have it - super refined very crisp and friendly, awesome! They have lots of events throughout the year and are really active locally in supporting the town - a model of an ethical and engaged small business. read more

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My husband and I stopped by Griffo Distillery when we found ourselves in Petaluma for the day. It's only a few days after California's full reopening after the COVID lock down so the tasting room was not in full swing, however it was staffed. The young lady who was there was delightful, and helpful. We made a couple of purchases that were pretty safe bets such as the vodka and the cold brew liquor, and then some more adventurous items like the pineapple chili cocktail mixer and the smoked old-fashioned cocktail mixer. It was a fun little visit and we were the only ones there so we did not feel rushed or crowded in any way. It would be nice to go back to see what it's like when it's fully reopened and maybe check out one of their events which sound like a lot of fun. read more

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I was so excited to try this place and was massively disappointed. The drinks were less than average and the service was flat out miserable. The bartender was rude and acted as if we were an inconvenience. We left without finishing our drinks. There are much better places to go that appreciate it so don't waste your money here. read more

Went to Griffo to celebrate an anniversary and we were not disappointed! We were greeted immediately by Luna who was a perfect hostess and then found a comfortable table. Our cocktails were outstanding and food from Stockhome was great(the chicken sandwich was so tasty!). Luna took care of us was we ate, drank and relaxed in our cozy dining area. We really liked the ambiance too. read more

Griffo is small, but fun. They host tours of the distillery, and they also do tastings of the spirits they have. It's extremely affordable to drink here, and they are noted for having the 2016 Gold Medal gin winner, so that's reason enough to come. The interior only seats about 10, but I'm guessing it's never so packed that you can't sit and have a tasting or a cocktail. The refreshing Tomales Collins with its juniper berries are a must, and if you have a little spending money, that award-winning gin is a good idea too. read more

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Knowledgeable staff and great spirits! The tasting flight is wonderful and the cocktails are amazing and creative.

I had such a great first experience at Griffo! Roxanne is an absolute pleasure; very informative and funny too. I deeply enjoyed learning about Griffo history and whiskey making/ bottling processes. Cody is a phenomenal cocktail maker and my absolute favorite of the day is the Paloma. Griffo uses quality ingredients to create very bright and flavorful cocktails like their Paloma. I can't wait to take friends and visiting family here in the near future...or just me for an after brunch cocktail. Cheers read more

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This actually was one of my favorite stops on my spirits journey towards Santa Rosa. They make some top notch gins and whiskeys. Got to do a tasting and watched as there was a bottling party going on as well. This place just down the street from 101 North brewery. Sign up for their emails and get invites to their bottling parties. The woman working the tasting area was sweet as sugar and the tasting area is pretty spacious. I will def be returning when I head this way next. read more

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I've gone here twice now. The first time I did the tour/tasting and the second time I met some friends for cocktails. Their gins are great! I highly recommend. read more

Their cocktail kits are awesome and delicious! Perfect Father's Day gift. Can't wait to come back and enjoy a tasting.

Amazing! Their Stony Point Whiskey is my favorite! I just bought the stout barreled whiskey (so yum) and had to leave with a bottle of the persimmon vodka. Excellent with a splash of seltzer. I was excited to try the limited release white whiskey, and was not disappointed. Overall, a great visit and I will definitely be back! read more

I love Griffio! They really stepped up during the pandemic with making sanitizer (super good quality too). I especially love that they continue to manufacture it even when other sanitizers are available in stores. In my opinion, there is no comparison, theirs is better. The staff is always very helpful and friendly as well! I love their vodka and it is a really good price which is also a bonus! Support local businesses like this one! Thank you for being awesome Griffo! read more

Had the pleasure of hosting a local fundraiser at Griffo last weekend. The entire process from planning, set up, tear down, and expertly arranged delicious cocktails was seamless. Christine & Rudy we're extremely helpful, kind and professional. We had a very successful turnout and you have earned many loyal customers! Thank you for giving back to our community! read more

My girlfriend and I were up in the Santa Rosa area wandering around. I looked up some distilleries and breweries to tour. This place is awesome. Staff is super helpful and laid-back. I could spend hours there. if you are anywhere even close to this place it is well worth it to stop by. thanks for an awesome afternoon. read more

These peeps are amazing. I work for a non profit called PEP HOUSING we are a low income senior apartment company. We have many complexes all over Petaluma and Northern California. We needed hand sanitizer Immediately. We went to them and we got ourself some hand sanitizer. After that I was informed they are donating 96 gallons to PEP for our seniors. I have to say that was one of the nicest things that has happen to us this year they are amazing. Now most the complexes have a wonderful amount of hand sanitizer. Thank you read more

If you like to try different local distilleries you have to check out Griffo. The owners story is pretty amazing. I truly enjoyed their hospitality and product education. It's fairly small and can get a bit packed but well worth trying out their spirits. I started out with a Tomales Collins cocktail while we had a brief tour of distillery area. Then the tasting began and ran through their whole line of spirits. We did the whole gamut. My favorites were the limited release barreled gin, limited release Belgian Hen, and last but not least their Cold Brew liqueur! read more

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