We overall enjoyed our experience and especially thr mojito and jungle bird drinks. It was a rainy cold day for May weather so unfortunately didn't get to sit on the patio as I had hoped! The crowd was a little slow (prob due to weather) so not a super vibrant atmosphere when we arrived but it got a little busier as time went on. We enjoyed all of our cocktails, the ones we ordered were: Daiquiri -- 8.5/10 Jungle bird. -- 10/10 our favorite drink of the night!! Iced coffee (this is a cocktail) -- 9/10 because of the uniqueness and the drink was really yummy Mojito -- 9/10 really good mojito but was heavy on the ice Basil French 75 -- 6.5/10 I personally wouldn't order it again, I was excited to try it but it just wasn't my personal preference Hurricane -- 7/10 didn't love this one and asked for more sour mix I would absolutely come here again, especially on a nice summer day, and sit outside to enjoy the vibes! I also think it would be fun to come back for live music. I will say we ordered some food and it was just okay, convenient while drinking yes but not really the standout aspect of this place. We got the pretzel with beer cheese and the meat lovers flatbread, which is very small, about the size of a 8 inch personal pan pizza. read more

Muddy River Distillery - French 75 and coffee cocktail - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

This place has done amazing work making this place what it is today. Great drinks great bartenders and very knowledgeable tours when available Must visit! read more

Muddy River Distillery - Away colors cocktail - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

Such a cool spot! I've been meaning to come here for a while and finally made it recently and now I plan to be here on a regular basis. The building is really neat and the service was good. Drinks were really tasty and well made. I plan to drink my way thru their menu before I stick with a favorite. At some point I want to try the food and do a tasting. Other than there being a bunch of small children here it was a nice place to visit. read more

Muddy River Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

Wow, we should have visited sooner. The drinks were awesome, and the vibe is great. Comfortable for families but they wouldn't impede a date night either. We had the old fashioned and should have been a pirate. Both delicious, and I'd like to try a flight of their spirits next time. We didn't eat, but the menu looked promising. read more

Muddy River Distillery - Old Fashioned & Should have been a pirate - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

Such a good spot in Belmont/Mount Holly!!!! I actually discovered this place because of a Groupon for a rum tasting and tour. The hidden treasure here: if you go to a tasting, you are given a shot glass that you can take back any time for a free tasting. You really can't beat that. Not to mention, the tour is AWESOME. The distiller is so entertaining and very generous with samples of their delicious rum selections. This is a historic mill from the 1800s and sits on the river (hence the name, duh!). Beautiful views, a wonderful bar upstairs with solid drinks and easy peasy parking in the lot. What more could you ask for? Oh, they serve food too! If you haven't been here yet, I highly recommend checking it out. Dogs and children welcome! read more

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It was fun to see just down the roAd massive old building muliple floors, not just a bar, not just a museum, has all this and more. Its a location where the masters of distillery do the magic of some flavor full Rum. The service answered question, made recommendations and tell you about the history. read more

Muddy River Distillery - Coffee Rum cant wait to try - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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We loved this fresh, fun new location! Located in Mount Holly right on the river, Muddy River has a lively outdoor atmosphere with plenty of room for activities. Their cocktail menu is extensive and unique featuring their own flavorful rum selection. They have a small kitchen here and they offer a limited menu including elevated bar bites like quesadillas, pretzels, totchos, and more. They also serve delicious mocktails. This was a great spot to check out on a sunny spring Saturday! We'll be back. read more

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Nice place. Really clean and friendly staff. This place is deceiving large. From the back patio, to the spacious back room, lower patio and green space. They have a large array of rum to sell with various flavors. I did see one vodka. They had coconut, pineapple, and spiced rums just to make a few. They offer tours on Saturdays and Rum tastings for $10. If you return with the spot glad provided, the tasting is free (in mostly certain). Well definitely be back. read more

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Fun place with tasty drinks and food. The inside is nice with a warm feeling, we especially liked seeing the tanks. They have a nice outside area which is off the river and lots of seating. You order at the bar and the service was good. Bought a bottle of Carolina coconut rum to bring home and have already made some tasty drinks. Definitely a place to try. read more

Very cool place. The tour is well worth hearing the story and the tasting even better. Very Interesting and a great place to take guests. We'll be back! :) read more

Wow! We loved their little spot in Belmont, but this is hands down better! So happy and excited for the Middy River crew and their new location, I know they'll kill it! Get any of the cocktails...you won't be disappointed. If you haven't been here, do yourself a favor and get the rum flight - it's the best! Honestly, the basil rum, is my drink of the summer. It's so good! Overall, you won't be disappointed. The spot is awesome and the drinks are event better! read more

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We go for the drinks. Great cocktails! But the small plates are great, also. A great place to catch up with friends. Dogs are welcome outside on the upper or lower deck. It looks like they are building an outdoor stage- looking forward to seeing what bands they'll book. The building is really cool, too. read more

I love our newest venue in our awesome little town. The transformation of their new space is fabulous. I am not a big rum drinker but I did enjoy their Spiced Banana painkiller drink. We visited on this particular evening due to the live music and were not disappointed. Although a little chilly outside and only one fire pit to share for all, the owner did communicate that they were working on warming up the outside with additional pits and heaters for future outdoor events in colder weather. That is exciting. They have opened the small kitchen and have food trucks now and again. I have no doubt they will survive in the area for many years to come and probably I will eventually become a fan of RUM! Welcome to Mt. Holly Muddy River! read more

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I purchased the Groupon for the tour & it was great. This was my 1st time doing a rum tasting & I was not disappointed. The drink prices were reasonable & the bartenders were great. I ordered the flatbread pepperoni pizza, the sauce was too acidic & over powering. The overall ambiance was great & very welcoming. Also they offer free tours with their shot glass, so I'll definitely be back! read more

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If you want amazing Rum cocktails, crafted by bartenders that know what they're doing, then head to Muddy River Distillery. Wow, wow, wow! The most amazing rum cocktails crafted by JORDAN that we have ever enjoyed! Located in a historic cotton mill with a cool bar, table seating, and outdoor patio, it really can't get better! Thank you Jordan for making our first visit so fantastic. I have no doubt we will become regulars. See you soon! read more

Muddy River Distillery - Classic Daiquiri - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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What a cool place to grab a drink! Recently I was meeting some friends at the White Water Center, and my girlfriend and I had some time to kill. She suggested we stop in here for a drink. I was intrigued as I didn't know this place existed and wasn't sure what to expect. We pulled into the gravel parking lot in front of what was once a thriving cotton mill. I love when historic buildings are repurposed instead of being torn down, and this is a great example. They are known for making rum, and a lot of their cocktails reflect that. There is a sizable tap room with plenty of seating at the bar as well as high tops, tables, and even some outdoor seating on the balcony. The outdoor patio overlooks the stream below and is a great place for a refreshing rum cocktail on a nice warm day. They also offer small bites including flat breads and pretzels if you want to grab a bite as well. I went in not sure what to expect but I came away charmed by what I experienced and will for sure stop by another time when I'm in the area. read more

Muddy River Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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We are on the road full time and always look for neat places to go. Muddy River Distillery is a MUST SEE!!' Everything about it is amazing, their location in a restored cotton mill is so incredible. The tour was the best, the owner Robbie gave the tour and he is so excited about his rum was very informative and fun and got to taste a few rums. The distillery has a great food menu and all the food was tremendous. We had the meat lovers flatbread and the pimento cheese tray. Their rums are all so very good. Drinks at the bar were so good we had the smoked rum old fashioned. And the pirate drink. There must be 20 or more specialty drinks they make. The bartenders (especially Kaitlyn) were so nice and made the best drinks. We brought home T-shirts, rum, stickers and a drink smoker. We will be back in our travels! read more

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we went on a Saturday night. it was busy and there were only two bartenders and they were good but there is no way they could keep up so service was slow. they were very short staffed they will lose business if they don't staff up read more

We live 4 miles from Muddy River Distillery and visit every 3 or 4 months! Every out-of-town visitor we host gets taken to Muddy River. Their Silver is a solid, SOLID 80 proof rum for mixing. The 1-year barrel aged rum is delicious and the 4-year barrel aged rum will knock your socks off!!!! They have a wide variety of flavored rums: Spiced, Coffee-infused, Coconut and Basil as well! We own THEM ALL!!! The staff is friendly & knowledgeable, the product is delicious AND the prices are reasonable. We highly, highly recommend this establishment!!!!!! UPDATE 7/20/2021: We needed to see their NEW LOCATION in Mt. Holly! It's big and beautiful! Jordan mixed our drinks and answered all our questions about the new products. We liked the 8 year run but the CASK aged rum stole the show! read more

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Amazing staff, amazing venue, amazing atmosphere. 10 out of 10 all the way around. Don't miss this gem hidden away in Mt. Holly!

Talk about an amazing time and I am not a RUM fan but I am now. I really enjoyed the tour and lessons. And to have the basil rum in my collection has been great...it has been so good that I am half way through the bottle and I just got it Saturday. The distillery boasts some 160 barrels and you can have a barrel dedicated for special occasions for FREE. So imagine having a barrel dedicated to your anniversary, wedding, birth of a child...heck ya first date . I really like tha concept and if you bring your shot glass back you can get to sample the 8yr and 12yr old in the future when they are ready. They also has spiced rum infused cigars by the Watchman and some yummy looking bitters. I am looking forward to a return visit. read more

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Went there last night, and they had a open mic going on, Bunch of very talented folks having a great time. Nice drinks and good food food menu will be back for sure. read more

The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. Nice place to gather with friends and catch up. Food is wonderful and reasonably priced. Drink specials are worth trying and are reasonably priced. It's worth a look, you'll return. Patio and dock seating available. Friendly owners and staff.​ read more

Charming, beautiful facility that smaks of its cottonmill origin. Huge double deck patio along the river. Food and beverages are excellent and more than competitively priced. A real gem! read more

So happy I discovered the "oldest legal rum distillery in NC". Muddy River was such a fun, fantastic find and a great way to spend a Sat afternoon! They only offer tours on Saturdays with the last tour going at 3pm. The tasting room and tour section are super small as it is a small, fam run operation. But, the history and humble beginnings are worth hearing, especially once you delve into the tasting. I've never been a big fan of white or flavored rums, I prefer the dark, aged stuff. But, I have to say any and all of the rums produced here were so surprisingly drinkable and the quality is evident from the nose to the palate! I was floored, especially with their silver and flavored offerings. So drinkable, it is shocking! And, honestly, for the price point, reasonable considering what a small fam-run operation they are still doing! They just released their 4yr barrel-aged rum and it was magnificent! It drank like a sweet bourbon variant w/a smooth and satisfying finish that lingers long enough to remind you you're actually drinking rum. They have spiced rum cigars and rum-infused coconut chocolates for sale in the gift shop (both of which I purchased) along w/btls and other merch. The $8 tour & tasting price tag gets you a souvenir shot glass and a sample of each of their rums (including the 4yr), but the best part is, if you come back, just bring your shot glass with you and you'll never pay for another tasting! Well worth the drive and the price! read more

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Hands down, best all around rum I've ever had. Whether it's just straight or in a cocktail, this rum is perfect. This review is for the Queen Charlotte's Reserve Navy Strength Rum but I've had all the rum from this specific distillery and would highly recommend any of them. Such a good product I can't say enough but to try it for your self. If you're looking for a good taste and finish, this is a very good choice. read more

I found this place on Groupon and purchased a tour for four. My sisters and I had a sister's day for their birthday and since drinking is always fun and we wanted to try something new, this was a win/win. The tour was short and sweet, a little over 30 mins from start to finish. Everyone receives a shot glass that allows you free entry for a tour with samples in the future for life (cool concept). The tour guide was really nice and was awesome at telling the Muddy River story and the rum distillery process. We were provided six samples of rum. Surprisingly the basil rum was my FAVORITE and as the tour guide explained correctly, I would have never tried it if I had not sampled. I will be keeping that in stock in my bar.... forever. I can't wait till winter, I can see myself with the spiced rum in a mug with some eggnog for a hot toddy. The spiced rum was my runner up for sure! read more

Muddy River Distillery - Muddy River Rum aging barrels - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

Amazing tour and amazing products. The tour was informative and Christine was absolutely incredible. We learned a lot about the process of distilling and the history of Muddy River. You can really tell how much passion they have for the company. All of the products were incredible. I would not call myself a rum lover but found everything at Muddy River to be delicious and worth buying. It was hard narrowing down our favorites but the coconut and queen annes (both the 1 and 4 year) ended up coming home with us. Definitely worth the visit and we will be back! read more

Muddy River Distillery - a wooden table with a boat on top - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

we were there for an event and the service was amazing! there was a second event going on at the same time and you'd never even notice because the service remained top notch! the space is beautiful! read more

Great tour. The staff is incredibly friendly. The tastings go from strong and butter to sweet and warm! I bought the spiced rum and cannot wait to try it with eggnog apple cider and in hot chocolate! The distillery is not a really big place but it has a really warm feeling when you're taking a tour. The tour in front of us thought I said it was a lot of fun and you get a shot glass for only eight dollars which covers the tour as well. If you bring your shot glass back you get a free tour next time. Go give them a try! read more

Muddy River Distillery - Just a great shot - Distilleries Near Me - Mount Holly, North Carolina

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Went to go see about renting a canoe when I saw the distillery. From the outside, it wasn't appealing. When you opened the door, the welcoming smell and the aroma of the distillery was as just as pleasant as the staff. This tour was a special treat and honor. The tasting tour was given by Robbie, the owner of Muddy River. I highly recommend it. read more

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Went to Muddy River with a large group for a tasting. Excellent customer service, good rum, clean facility and very welcoming. Glad we stopped and would visit again in the future. read more

Fantastic cocktails, ambiance, and service. Great addition to the Mount Holly area, will be back again

What a great distillery. Stopped in for a tour and tasting. Bought 'one' bottle. Great tour guides too! Definitely have to comeback for more. And maybe another tour. Bring shot glass back for another tour (3:00pm next time ) . read more

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A neighborhood friend dropped off a bottle of Muddy Creek spiced rum as a thanks for having the neighbor kids over. First thought was to stick this in liquor cabinet and think, who brings someone a bottle of rum. I have had a lot of rum in my life and never was a huge fan. This stuff is amazing! My wife and I have fell in love with this stuff. Cheers! Ray read more

Loved it was a locally owned business and enjoyed the tour. The owner gave us a tour and he was very interesting. Learned quite a bit and brought home some good rum read more

I surprised my husband with this trip because he loves Rum and I knew he would love learning how it's made and seeing it in person. We walked in and we were welcomed by a young lady which is the first employee. We got two shot glasses which we can bring back and drink forever lol. We saw all the equipment they make the rum in and learned a lot about the company. We will buy our rum from here because they started from a farm and they are a local business most of all it taste great. We will be back soon read more

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With guests in town for the week we wanted to entertain them with something different. A tour and tasting at Muddy River was exactly what we were looking for. We like to support local businesses and this did. It disappoint. Excellent quality rum that is made right in Belmont. Particular shout out to Robbie, Caroline and Courtney who entertained and educated us about their craft. read more

We did the Sunday tasting. Definitely going back for the full tour Tried all 5 different rum flavors All were good I especially liked the basil and the reserve Looking forward to their 8 & 12 year bottles read more

Great local rum and great owners! I did my first tour with Muddy River this past weekend. Muddy River has always been great to our pirate group, Scoundrels of the Seas, and they usually haul us in Charlotte's St. Patrick's Day parade. The tour is 30 minutes, but you learn a lot about their history and of course, rum. Besides rum, they also package and carry a variety of moonshines. So on the tour, There's about seven different samples of rum and moonshine. Being a bourbon drinker, I really like Queen Charlotte's Reserve which is an aged rum. Of the moonshines, the ameretto flavor stands out. And the flavored rums are also tasty. I'm not usually a coconut rum person, but theirs is the best I tasted. We took home a bottle of the spiced rum which is smooth and has a great blend of spices. Owners Robbie and Caroline are passionate about their product. Go and see them or you can find their products in some NC and SC stores and bars. read more

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