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We've enjoyed coming here several times already, but this was our first distillery tour ( finally! ). The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour itself had a lot of information, so it made us appreciate this local brand even more. You get to see a lot, except the bottling, as it is at a nearby facility and is not part of the tour (opportunity for an upgrade in the future?). The tour price includes a flight of their 4 signature spirits along with a token for a free cocktail. Note: only cocktails from the happy hour menu are available for this offer, not even all of the happy hour drinks....about 6 total to pick from.
Second time here. The Electric Ave area was closed which is the only reason we wanted go. We did eat and the Ruben and turkey sandwiches were very good. The appetizer of smoked nuts and seasoned popcorn was a total rip off. The servers knowledge of the drink menu was top notch, however the service lacked in many aspects. We do not plan on returning for food. Having a charge station was nice but wow was it filthy!
We had a reservation during restaurant week for four people at 5:30. Restaurant wasn't full when we arrived but was still pretty busy. We were sat immediately. Then we waited. When are waitress arrived, she asked if we were ready to order but we had no menus. We jokingly asked if menus were provided and she brought us one. One. I asked if we could each get a menu and she brought us one more and told us we'd need to share. Cocktails were ordered and enjoyed. Appetizer ordered, then our meals. We ordered from the RW menu and off the regular menu. The food was good. The portions were small. But the service continued to be poor. At one point, a server, not ours, walked by and grabbed my drink but I wasn't finished with it. Just those little things that add up that make the experience not great. It's a fun atmosphere and will try them again for hopefully a better experience.
This whiskey tour is a must do, when in KC, MO. The building itself is beautiful and carries great history and weight to it. Our whiskey tour guide was extremely informative and fun. This distillery itself houses 4000 barrels...can you believe that! Phew! After the tour, we were able to taste 4 of their whiskeys. Boy..did they pack a punch. Cleared out these sinuses! Off topic...I'm curious and looked up if there were any history of ghost at the distillery. I felt a weird presence when we were on the production floor. I thought my husband was hovering over my left shoulder..looked over and he was no where near me. This was before any drinks! lol, I might be going crazy.
My husband and I have been to J Rieger a couple times, for an event and a fun summer afternoon with friends. The first time we went, we hung out in Electric Park and played giant jenga, swung on the swings, and tried a few of the cocktails at the outdoor bar. It was so much fun!! They had a frozen drink I don't recall the name of but I remember it was good! The service was quick and we made sure to stop at the store to get a bottle to take home! They have recipe cards and all their liquors available for sale. The food is really dang good! And you can't forget about the slide! Definitely take that as transport from the top floor when you go :-) We haven't taken a tour, but I hear you can! We went to the Kentucky Derby party there and now I can't wait for the next one! There are different ticket levels, we just got the basic one. Even though it was the least expensive, we still had a helluv an experience. There was a huge buffet with sandwiches, biscuits, traditional Derby items like a hot brown, grits, various desserts, and a huge charcuterie table with herby mixed nuts, roasted curry veggies, several cheeses, meats, and jam. I dream about that spread! They had a full custom Derby cocktail menu at the outside bar at electric park, I hope they have some of those in the summer on the regular menu. What I'm trying to get across in this super long review is that you should try it on both a regular day and an event. You can't go wrong!
This establishment has many things to offer. Wish for a tour & tasting of the distilling process? A night cap? Dinner? There is even an indoor slide! We had reservations in the Monogram Lounge as we wished for dinner. Upstairs there is plenty of space and views! Our table enjoyed a variety of cocktails from the menu and a delightful charcuterie board prior to dinner. Service was great--staff very attentive to our table, refills of drinks, etc. Although the entree menu is limited, the portions were perfect. * note: both the salmon & tenderloin were extremely high in sodium--we were able to eat, but would have been happier with about a quarter of the "saltiness." We would return for drinks/experience, but would not choose these entrees again.
We were visiting town and decided t come and check this place out. I'm thinking we would have a little drink and see how the liquor is made but it was so much more: I loved the little museum on the side with so much interesting history and artefacts from the area. The other side had a bar serving the spirits they made alomgside a shop selling items and liquor to purchase. There's also an upstairs area with a slide you can ride and an outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. A great little place to visit
So I've been wanting to come here for years and finally got my chance! Started off with a drink at the bar and then had an amazing tour of the distillery. I loved learning their history and process as well as taste. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy. I've been to a few distillery tours before and this on is great I definitely recommend checking it out.
What a wonderful time. I learned things about my city that I didn't know. Rieger was already my favorite whiskey now I love it even more. The tour starts with a 10 minute video about the history of the company and the city which was done beautifully. Next you move on to the production floor. It isn't temperature controlled so be mindful. We went in the summer so it was VERY warm. They do provide water so take advantage. You can opt for a tasting at the end, where you get to sample four of the distiller's creations. Our tour guide was AMAZING. She was knowledgeable and made the tour memorable. We got to do our tasting in the Jacob Barrel room and OMG! What a beautiful space. It's designed to look like a sleek barrel. The intention of the design is beautifully done. We ended the tour by going outside to visit Electric Park. Another beautiful space. There is a bar and a food truck out there. My only regret is that we didn't take a ride on the slide. We will definitely will be going back.
The drinks are super yummy ! We went for happy hour and got this bad boy for $6 ! There is a lot of seating inside the distillery, upstairs, downstairs in a more fancy "club", and the electric park outside. The staff is mostly friendly but not overly or super personable.
I've been to J Rieger a couple of times to visit the electric park, but this time around I went for their Sippin' Santa Christmas pop up bar. 10/10 experience! Super fun decor and drinks! The staff were accommodating and were able to help make a substitution for a drink for us. The drinks (as always) were delicious and creative. We got leis at the start of our night and of course had to end our night by going down the slide. This is a great Christmas bar option in the KC area.
OMG! A great place to go. We went to celebrate our 43rd Anniversary. We chose J. Reiger based on recommendations and kind of random. I emailed the distillery to just get a better feel for what the experience would be and gauge whether worth the drive in from Columbia, MO. Trisha responded to my emails and really did a 5 star effort in not only coordinating but making recommendations based on my responses to her questions. Joe was the tour guide of the distilling process and he did a GREAT job! Thanks Joe! Trisha not only handled making our reservations, but also requested to be our server in the Monogram Lounge for an early dinner. And she did an awesome job at that also! And we both learned we shared Texas roots! We were scheduled to enjoy some time in the Hey Hey Club, but we ran out of steam for the day and decided to head back home. What made our visit THE MOST SPECIAL is the everyone working there wished us a Happy Anniversary! Just blew us away with the hospitality. We will def return.
OK, we ordered two of the salads. They are absolutely incredible as usual. This place never disappoints I like to go early. The weight staff is always super friendly. The food is absolutely delicious and the cocktails. OMG, what can can go wrong??
We had a lovely tour of J. Rieger distillery today. Joe was our tour guide. He was amazing! The tour started with a 10 minute movie about the history of KC, the distillery and older businesses. The tour was full of interesting information and history. We enjoyed the details and descriptions of the distillery operations. The rick house was impressive. We finished with a tasting of four spirits. The vodka, gin, Kansas City whiskey and coffee liqueur. All were excellent. J. Rieger is the top distillery in the metro, for sure. Highest quality. They even have a spiral slide from the restaurant down to the bottom floor. We enjoyed the tasting room and cocktails outside where we could hear music from Knuckleheads next door. We'd go again and bring more people. So much fun!! read more
15 days ago
J Rieger really has something for everyone at anytime! I stopped in with a large group to grab a drink before a show across the street. I ordered a KC Ice Water which I really loved. The bartender was very helpful and answered a ton of question from my group. It was warm outside, but they had the indoor section well air conditioned. There is so much seating so we had no issue finding a table. They even had college football on! For a different occasion, I would definitely enjoy the jazz club downstairs or the outdoor area. read more
We've enjoyed coming here several times already, but this was our first distillery tour ( finally! ). The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour itself had a lot of information, so it made us appreciate this local brand even more. You get to see a lot, except the bottling, as it is at a nearby facility and is not part of the tour (opportunity for an upgrade in the future?). The tour price includes a flight of their 4 signature spirits along with a token for a free cocktail. Note: only cocktails from the happy hour menu are available for this offer, not even all of the happy hour drinks....about 6 total to pick from. read more
3 months ago
Second time here. The Electric Ave area was closed which is the only reason we wanted go. We did eat and the Ruben and turkey sandwiches were very good. The appetizer of smoked nuts and seasoned popcorn was a total rip off. The servers knowledge of the drink menu was top notch, however the service lacked in many aspects. We do not plan on returning for food. Having a charge station was nice but wow was it filthy! read more
We had a reservation during restaurant week for four people at 5:30. Restaurant wasn't full when we arrived but was still pretty busy. We were sat immediately. Then we waited. When are waitress arrived, she asked if we were ready to order but we had no menus. We jokingly asked if menus were provided and she brought us one. One. I asked if we could each get a menu and she brought us one more and told us we'd need to share. Cocktails were ordered and enjoyed. Appetizer ordered, then our meals. We ordered from the RW menu and off the regular menu. The food was good. The portions were small. But the service continued to be poor. At one point, a server, not ours, walked by and grabbed my drink but I wasn't finished with it. Just those little things that add up that make the experience not great. It's a fun atmosphere and will try them again for hopefully a better experience. read more
This whiskey tour is a must do, when in KC, MO. The building itself is beautiful and carries great history and weight to it. Our whiskey tour guide was extremely informative and fun. This distillery itself houses 4000 barrels...can you believe that! Phew! After the tour, we were able to taste 4 of their whiskeys. Boy..did they pack a punch. Cleared out these sinuses! Off topic...I'm curious and looked up if there were any history of ghost at the distillery. I felt a weird presence when we were on the production floor. I thought my husband was hovering over my left shoulder..looked over and he was no where near me. This was before any drinks! lol, I might be going crazy. read more
1 year ago
My husband and I have been to J Rieger a couple times, for an event and a fun summer afternoon with friends. The first time we went, we hung out in Electric Park and played giant jenga, swung on the swings, and tried a few of the cocktails at the outdoor bar. It was so much fun!! They had a frozen drink I don't recall the name of but I remember it was good! The service was quick and we made sure to stop at the store to get a bottle to take home! They have recipe cards and all their liquors available for sale. The food is really dang good! And you can't forget about the slide! Definitely take that as transport from the top floor when you go :-) We haven't taken a tour, but I hear you can! We went to the Kentucky Derby party there and now I can't wait for the next one! There are different ticket levels, we just got the basic one. Even though it was the least expensive, we still had a helluv an experience. There was a huge buffet with sandwiches, biscuits, traditional Derby items like a hot brown, grits, various desserts, and a huge charcuterie table with herby mixed nuts, roasted curry veggies, several cheeses, meats, and jam. I dream about that spread! They had a full custom Derby cocktail menu at the outside bar at electric park, I hope they have some of those in the summer on the regular menu. What I'm trying to get across in this super long review is that you should try it on both a regular day and an event. You can't go wrong! read more
1 year ago
This establishment has many things to offer. Wish for a tour & tasting of the distilling process? A night cap? Dinner? There is even an indoor slide! We had reservations in the Monogram Lounge as we wished for dinner. Upstairs there is plenty of space and views! Our table enjoyed a variety of cocktails from the menu and a delightful charcuterie board prior to dinner. Service was great--staff very attentive to our table, refills of drinks, etc. Although the entree menu is limited, the portions were perfect. * note: both the salmon & tenderloin were extremely high in sodium--we were able to eat, but would have been happier with about a quarter of the "saltiness." We would return for drinks/experience, but would not choose these entrees again. read more
We were visiting town and decided t come and check this place out. I'm thinking we would have a little drink and see how the liquor is made but it was so much more: I loved the little museum on the side with so much interesting history and artefacts from the area. The other side had a bar serving the spirits they made alomgside a shop selling items and liquor to purchase. There's also an upstairs area with a slide you can ride and an outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. A great little place to visit read more
9 months ago
So I've been wanting to come here for years and finally got my chance! Started off with a drink at the bar and then had an amazing tour of the distillery. I loved learning their history and process as well as taste. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy. I've been to a few distillery tours before and this on is great I definitely recommend checking it out. read more
1 year ago
What a wonderful time. I learned things about my city that I didn't know. Rieger was already my favorite whiskey now I love it even more. The tour starts with a 10 minute video about the history of the company and the city which was done beautifully. Next you move on to the production floor. It isn't temperature controlled so be mindful. We went in the summer so it was VERY warm. They do provide water so take advantage. You can opt for a tasting at the end, where you get to sample four of the distiller's creations. Our tour guide was AMAZING. She was knowledgeable and made the tour memorable. We got to do our tasting in the Jacob Barrel room and OMG! What a beautiful space. It's designed to look like a sleek barrel. The intention of the design is beautifully done. We ended the tour by going outside to visit Electric Park. Another beautiful space. There is a bar and a food truck out there. My only regret is that we didn't take a ride on the slide. We will definitely will be going back. read more
1 year ago
The drinks are super yummy ! We went for happy hour and got this bad boy for $6 ! There is a lot of seating inside the distillery, upstairs, downstairs in a more fancy "club", and the electric park outside. The staff is mostly friendly but not overly or super personable. read more
9 months ago
I've been to J Rieger a couple of times to visit the electric park, but this time around I went for their Sippin' Santa Christmas pop up bar. 10/10 experience! Super fun decor and drinks! The staff were accommodating and were able to help make a substitution for a drink for us. The drinks (as always) were delicious and creative. We got leis at the start of our night and of course had to end our night by going down the slide. This is a great Christmas bar option in the KC area. read more
6 months ago
OMG! A great place to go. We went to celebrate our 43rd Anniversary. We chose J. Reiger based on recommendations and kind of random. I emailed the distillery to just get a better feel for what the experience would be and gauge whether worth the drive in from Columbia, MO. Trisha responded to my emails and really did a 5 star effort in not only coordinating but making recommendations based on my responses to her questions. Joe was the tour guide of the distilling process and he did a GREAT job! Thanks Joe! Trisha not only handled making our reservations, but also requested to be our server in the Monogram Lounge for an early dinner. And she did an awesome job at that also! And we both learned we shared Texas roots! We were scheduled to enjoy some time in the Hey Hey Club, but we ran out of steam for the day and decided to head back home. What made our visit THE MOST SPECIAL is the everyone working there wished us a Happy Anniversary! Just blew us away with the hospitality. We will def return. read more
1 year ago
OK, we ordered two of the salads. They are absolutely incredible as usual. This place never disappoints I like to go early. The weight staff is always super friendly. The food is absolutely delicious and the cocktails. OMG, what can can go wrong?? read more
We had a large group and we started with the 1:00 whiskey tour. Our tour guide was Joe and he was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and great attitude. I loved hearing about the history of KC J Rieger and how it started where they are today. We have been to Louisville several times and done several tours and J Rieger stands out and is in top 3 for best tour and tasting! Highly recommend! read more
9 months ago
I came with a group for a tour, and this place was awesome! All the staff were friendly and informative. We did a tasting, and then sat down for apps and drinks afterwards. My favorite cocktail was the Break Maiden, and the chipotle pimento cheese spread was 10/10. I would like to come back to the Monogram Lounge when they're open and get the Atlantic Salmon. I had it once before our tour, and it's all I can think about! read more
Came here on a double date with some friends, we were told they had a Christmas pop up bar inside so we decided to check it out. This was my first time ever coming to one and man was I blown away! I felt like I was in the North Pole, the decor and ambience was hands down amazing and so were the drinks. I had quite a few so I don't remember which ones I had. One things for sure this coming Christmas I will definitely be checking out more Christmas pop up bars. Highly recommend coming here read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This is a great tour! You have to have reservations and be sure to plan several days ahead ... not an easy tickets sometimes to get. Great 1 hour tour ... multi sensory.... The smells! Learning about not just whiskey but gin & vodka as well. Loved the history video at the beginning- a lot of info on KC itself! Wear closed toed shoes and the temp does change with the weather so plan accordingly. Really great tour guide- energy, sincere interest, informative and able to answer questions on the fly. Highly recommend! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
This place is amazing. Tons of seating as well as an outdoor area. They have multiple bars with great happy hours. We sat outside and they have lots of umbrellas. Food truck outside was good and their drinks were delicious. read more
When visiting KC, put this place on your list! We stopped in for a tasting (for my husband) & a cocktail (for myself!). Very nice indoor seating plus a lovely outdoor area. We will definitely return if we are back in the area! Oh, and they have a food menu along with a gift shop on site. read more
Electric Park Garden Bar is a blast. Outdoor bar, food truck, cool seating - booths, tables, swings, outdoor games, dog and kid friendly - what else do you need?? Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks sold. Some of my faves were the: route sixty spritz, caffe' colada - a frozen drink, box car julep and giddy up float with ice cream. Food options include mostly burgers and chicken. Grill cheese, tenders and a salad round out the menu. Vegetarian and gluten options available. The vegetarian burger is a black bean patty with grilled onions and pimento cheese. I had the fried chicken Sammy. It was juicy and delicious. We also tried the chicken tenders and they were a bit tough. Get the truffle parm fries - yum. The regular fries are also very tasty. Staff are super friendly and helpful. If you're a first timer be sure to go to the tasting room and go upstairs to slide down the slide. This is a great spot for groups, couples and friends. Final observation: this spot is environmentally friendly using recyclable flatware and providing recycling and composting receptacles. read more
3 years ago
Visited Electric Park with a couple of friends and had a great time. On a Saturday, it was super busy. Nearly every seat was filled, however the line for the bar/food truck were painless. There's also a QR code assigned to each table, so you can order drinks right to your seat. The drink/food selections were pretty decent, although the frozen drink machine wasn't working during our visit -bummer! Especially enjoyed the seasonal g&t, the gardenia, and the truffle parm fries. Overall, this is a great garden bar experience and I love the history behind Electric Park. There's tons of seating options, from a swing set table, to fire pits, and lounge seats, but note they do fill up fast. I do wish there were more shaded spots/umbrellas available because the sun beaming down does get pretty hot - anytime a group got up from a shady table, people would rush over to snag the spot lol. Despite the heat, our drinks kept us cool and refreshed, and the atmosphere was uplifting and inviting. I'm curious to see what this patio is like in the evening and I can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
On a quest to visit all the best happy hour locations in Kansas City and this one is making a good case for being #1! Bottom floor has a self-guided tour area, gift shop and leads to electric park. Dogs are allowed outside and there are great drinks, food and additional food trucks out there. Beautiful space! We went upstairs for happy hour and got a pretzel and the fingerling potatoes to share. Their whole happy hour menu is the most popular items at a discount--we are excited to come again and try the rest! I believe there's a paid brewery tour that can be signed up for online. We are hoping to make that a fun outing with some family later this year! Service was FAST and great! Very upscale, clean and cheerful ambiance. Great place to go with family and friends. Excited to visit again! read more
2 years ago
Great atmosphere! Fun place to hand out with your friends or enjoy a good drink. Live music on Wednesday night. Good food. Great service. Fun times. read more
2 years ago
Okay what an Awesome experience! My boyfriend and I stopped in this distillery when visiting KC for the day and we Loved how versatile it was!! They had so many different ways to experience the distillery including a tasting room, patio room, museum, upstairs restaurant/monogram lounge, and an outside/garden experience with a food truck, frozen drinks, swing chairs, and music! Each one was a completely different vibe and had different drink options! Your tab can span across all places and you can explore the distillery while you drink as well. They even have a slide connecting the top floor to the bottom floor you can do! We also thought it was cool that you had the opportunity to bottle your own-which is pretty cool. We went during happy hour and got great prices of $6 for our cocktails! Everyone we encountered was also extremely friendly from entrance staff arms wide open (literally) to the bartenders helping us out. So, overall, we really enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend checking out! read more
We are not from the area but wanted to hit the hottest spots while in town. ***Go down the slide, Dont be a dud***!!! We just wanted dinner and to "slide" (no time to do the distillery tour) but was told to make reservations online for "upstairs" at the Monogram Lounge. We decided to show up early to see if we could walk-in and was seated within 5 mins on a Friday night! Service: 9/10 - our server was nice and gave us great recommendations. One point lost due to the slowness - slightly understandable for a Friday night though. Facility: 10/10 - beautiful historic old brick industrial building with hip urban upgrades inside. Loved it! Clean and cozy. Tables not too close together. Some seating are couches with low coffee tables to eat on, some are normal height tables with chairs. Food/Drinks: Drinks: 7/10: My teens asked for Shirley Temples but J.R. doesn't have grenadine (they make most of the drink mixes from scratch so no grenadine). They did instead get a old fashioned cream-sickle soda which they loved. I got a simple coke but it was flat. Boo. Hubby got a martini - he said it was good. Food: (mostly family style and for some reason the food pics aren't in the profile on yelp so you have to look at the reviews). Brussels Sprouts: 10/10 - requested them extra crispy and they were good! Salmon: 10/10 cooked well and seasoned well Pretzel: 7/10: Cheese was not hot and it had an overly condensed milk taste Cheddar drop biscuits: 8/10 - should have been served hot / warm. They were kind of cold KC Burnt Ends: 9/10 - requested non fatty pieces. Flavor was insane but a little too much fat to get a 10/10. Strawberry Cheesecake: 10/10. Our family of 4 shared one order and killed it. I'd come back again!! read more
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