We had the best time at Odd Society, and I am still smiling two days later. Initially perplexed, since our Uber dropped us off one block away, we had no idea where we were in the dark of the Canadian night. Surrounded by warehouses, did the driver want us to experience a "call of the wild?" However, Odd Society beckoned one block from the corner, and two seats were available at the strange bar. Strange because our view was blocked by a kind of ersatz plastic and wood wagon wheel blocking our view of the servers and bar. It was reminiscent of Utah's Zion Curtain. Later, I was told it was part of Odd Society's Covid protection and helped the bartenders stack things up. Okay, fine, but tear the damn things down. They're obnoxious. Odd Society creates an array of liquors made from ingredients sourced locally by law. It's required by their license. I tried almost all of them, and most were fantastic. Abby and Colin, our servers, were charming, fun, and educational, answering my questions, which became increasingly inane as the alcohol took effect. The distillery also mixes fantastic cocktails, and mine, named Midori, was friggen unbelievable. I had two of them along with my liquor tasting. My Midori was made with a special concoction called Portuguese Sweet Milk, or something like that. It was amazing. I want one for breakfast. The fun kept coming, and I didn't want to leave. Alas, we had reservations at Lunch Lady up the street. We should have stayed at Odd Society. Lunch Lady was a disappointment. Try Odd Society out as both a distillery and cocktail bar. You won't be disappointed about either one. read more

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I have a friend who loves to drink so when he was back in town, I bookmarked this place to bring him to as I saw many great reviews and pictures. In summary, the place was ok, but noticed after the fact that we were overcharged for the drinks. It's a small space - about 3 high tables, one lower one, each seating 4 to maybe at most 5 people, plus a bar. I reserved a table for the 2 of us at 3:30 pm on a Sunday (earliest reservation they had as they open at 3 pm) and we were seated at 3 pm. They checked our vaccine passports and then seated us. Not long after we were seated, the remaining tables were all taken just after opening for 30 minutes so I would recommend reserving if you prefer tables over bar seating. The waitress brought over a drinks menu and food menu. The menu showed cocktails at $13. We chose our drinks and ordered, then the waitress came by with a second menu that she said was for Sunday only. She apologized and said she normally doesn't work Sunday's so she didn't know this promotional menu was available. This menu had some cocktails on promotion that I would have not minded to try, but I had already received my cocktail. Oh well. I had the Violet and Claire, which looked great and tasted pretty good for the first half. However by the second half of the drink, it started to taste too sweet. It was not bad for a cocktail, overall. My friend said the Smoke Between the Sheets cocktail was alright as well. We got our bills quickly as we had a second place to visit afterwards. After paying, I snapped a picture of the bill at the time but did not notice until I got home that to my surprise, each cocktail was listed on the bill at $14.95. I recalled their physical menu saying $13, and verified this with their menu online. Unfortunately, I did not notice the discrepancy until I was home, otherwise I would have mentioned something. Note that our visit was at the end of November 2021, and at the time I'm writing this review (December 26, 2021), their online menu still has cocktail prices at $13. So, I am not sure if this was a one time mistake when we paid, or if they have just forgotten to update their menu? Either way, this was disappointing. Because of the entire experience I probably won't visit again, especially with all the other options Vancouver has for cocktails. read more

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Wow! Delicious and innovative cocktails! The Sour al Pastor was so unique (pork al pastor washed rye?!) and yummy! And the Honey Bush was delicate and had beautifully layered flavors. The best and most unique cocktails I've had in a long time! read more

Odd Society Spirits - Sour al Pastor cocktail - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We came here on NYE and although it is recommended that you make reservations, we managed to snag a seat as we did come a little bit earlier. We got the Steam Heat and Modern Hound and both hit the spot perfectly. I particularly liked the candied ginger that was included with the Steam Heat and added that extra flavour. I can't wait to come back here to try more of their cocktail offerings. read more

Odd Society Spirits - Steam Heat (left) and Modern Hound (right) - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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With the explosion all these craft beer places around town, now there are craft liquor places popping up too. Parking is available on Powell, as well as a small lot next to the building. The inside is very clean and hipsterish. Definitely felt good. The tasting room has a small cluster of couches and a couple of tables. There are a set of double doors where can look down a long row of vats where all this beautiful liquor is created. The bartender was very friendly, and suggested I try a sampler ($7) as I had no idea what was good. Sold. All ingredients are sourced locally. Another feel-good attribute. East Van vodka - interesting banana aftertaste. Gin - nice and light, with plenty of flavour. It is hard to find a good gin, but this would be one of them. Creme de cassis - some people may not like this, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice and crimson, and a bit on the syrupy side. This one is the dessert of the 3 samplers, for obvious reasons. All 3 liquors were unique for sure. The vodka and gin were surprisingly smooth. I will definitely be back. Recommended. read more

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This is my absolute favourite bar in Vancouver. The drinks are always unique and delicious, the staff are hilarious and friendly, and the location is funky. I also have a selection of their bottles on hand at home as well. The oaken gin (an aged Gin) makes a delicious G&T and I love their creme de cassis. The Wild Claire is often my favourite drink as it changes often and is always a little different. Definitely check out this gem of a bar! read more

Odd Society Spirits - The Wild Claire (which changes often) - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The service was a little shaky but the gin was on point. Great atmosphere in the little gin bar. Loved it.

Amazing. I can't wait to come back again. We came with 6 people and it wasn't that busy. We started with a punch bowl and it delivered a punch! Fresh fruits and strong booze! I also got a gin and tonic, with lime, and the gin is amazing. Then I tried the vodka (in a grapefruit drink) and that was also wonderful. Prices, location, and service were all around amazing! You absolutely must come here!! read more

***4.5 stars*** Order the tasting flight and try all their spirits before chosing a cocktail. That is the key to getting the best bang for you buck. Great value and awesome decor. It only needs a few more restaurants and bars to move in the neighbourhood to make it a no-miss destination. Loved the Oakes gin which is a special batch at the mo'. But also interesting barley-based vodka, delicious syrupy cassis and sweet vermouth. Open late Fridays and Saturdays - perfect place to assuage your post-week work stress. read more

Odd Society Spirits - Flight of spirits! - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Our visit to Odd Society Spirits was a trip! Firstly, the artistic decor of this large open space is awe inspiring. Owner Miriam Karp introduced herself, she's so warm and down to earth. We chatted about the place and she answered all my uber-enthusiastic questions. The owl themed mural behind the bar is a wonderful piece inspired by artist Shwa Keirstead and can be seen repeated in the branding. East Van Vodka is their first product available to the public at just under $30 dollars a bottle. Taste the deliciously rich, berry cassis, which can be added to distilled beverages or enjoyed over ice cream and other sweets. Imagine the culinary potential! I'm looking forward to owning a bottle of my own when they become available. They're just working on the labeling process at this point. If possible, take a tour with distiller Josh who walked us through and patiently explained the different functions of the beautiful equipment in the distillery room, which to myself just looks like large steampunk inspired art. Especially the Vodka distiller. We were lucky enough to arrive during the brewing process, so imagine the smell. It's a bit different from a brewery or winery. You must visit! read more

Odd Society Spirits - Artistic interior. - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Do the tasting flight... just do it. Every one of their spirits is super unique and worth trying. The women at the tasting room were super friendly as well and did a great job walking us through each of the spirits to give us a background on how they developed each one. They said they are developing a white dog soon which I'm sure will be amazing - bummed I will be missing out since we were visiting from out of town! read more

Just great! The folks here are very nice and friendly. They took the time to explain their drinks, their distillery and their background. No attitude, no snobbery. Didn't see any bearded plaid wearing lumberjacksters. Mia makes great drinks and it was fun watching her work. Drinks are really good and very well priced. I'll be back because of these two points. read more

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A surprising delight. This little place serves an impressive assortment of patiently made cocktails. I had as much fun watching the drinks get made as I did drinking them. I was incredibly impressed with the bartender's skill and the fact that she never once needed to reference a checklist for some of the complicated drinks that had 6 or more ingredients. Everything was running smoothly and a few of my party got to see how the distillery made their vodkas and gins in the back room. The entire seating area was classy and clean and had a very trendy decor. The back where the spirits are made was kept immaculate. $9 drinks but worth every penny for the experience. Great place for a casual date over drinks. Would highly recommend. read more

Odd Society Spirits - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This local distillery has a nice selection of cocktails using the companies own products. I had 'the drive', which was a nice mix of their spirits. The cost of most cocktails are around $10, which is very reasonable compared to other cocktail spots. The inside looks a bit warehouse-like but is complemented with nice loungey retro chairs and tables as well as a decent size bar. There are very few edibles here, but they do offer a Charceuterie board or a couple of small snack options. I recommend this place if you are up for a quick cocktail. They also offer happy hour specials, but I have yet to try those out. Should you really enjoy their products -vodka, gin, vermouth - you can buy bottles in house. Their price is a bit cheaper than bc liquor stores. read more

Odd Society Spirits - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'll admit I'm typically more of a beer guy and lesser into the gins and vodkas, but luckily I'm open minded with my intoxicants so we stopped in during an afternoon of various local brewery tap room visits. I personally had The Carnivore ($11), which is a cocktail made with pork fat washed mongrel, vermouth, amaretto, and some kind of tea infused mongrel. I admit I ordered it based on my love for all things pork related, not even knowing what mongrel is. Turns out mongrel is basically somewhere between moonshine and what whisky would be without barrel aging. This drink was not the smoothest or tastiest cocktail I've ever had, but it did pack a nice punch. My tasting companions tried the liquor flights (literally 3 glasses of straight booze) and a couple of other cocktails. Everyone was pretty satisfied with them and I'll give this place the 4 stars simply based on being a unique destination making their name off of locally made spirits. Plus you can stare at the various liquor stills in the back while look a lot more oldschool and refined than a bunch of beer conicals, so cool points for that. read more

Incredible and creative hand crafted cocktails, a must see! Take a break from the surrounding breweries and delight your senses with this east van distillery for cocktails that are sure to please everyone in your party. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I LOVE their Bittersweet Vermouth. I love to buy local. These lovely people make a mean Caesar, yum! Beautifully designed space with unusual art! Great location (in my 'hood)! - read more

What a lovely place! Everything looks like art in here, it is just so damn beautiful. Came in for a tasting, they are currently showcasing East Van Vodka (with the most adorable label) and a creme de cassis. Both are incredibly delicious and very reasonably priced. Didn't get a chance to do a tour this time, but it is definitely on my to do list. I could just hang out here all day. The service was fantastic! The owner was so warm and friendly and full of information. It is so wonderful seeing peeps doing what they love. Go here! read more

Went in for the distillery tour today and had a great time. Got to sample the barley vodka (East Van Vodka) along with the cassis and learn a bit about the distillery process. Drop on by and check it out and if you are lucky they may be brewing and distilling while you are there. read more

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I stopped in during a vintage/art pop-up sale I learned about on facebook events, and I decided to stay for a drink after. I sure am glad I did because that was one of THE BEST old-fashioned cocktails I've ever had! The prices are great for the amount of work that goes into crafting each cocktail, and the service was amiable -- this distillery has a small and quaint bar, with excellent ambiance. I live a tad aways, but I'll be recommending this spot to others and hope to come back to try more cocktails in the future. read more

love this little spot, selfishly i hope it stays the hidden little gem that it truly is. be careful the cocktails are amazing and they will catch up to you, no driving here, Miriam and Gordon are amazing, before they were even open they took us around for a tour, she is such a lovely woman, They are so proud of their product my wife loves to send corporate clients there for a little slice of east Vancouver. their vodka has plenty of flavor straight or mixed a bit of heat and pepper. read more

odd society spirits having a delicious craft vodka caesar ! Canada's national drink ! Bring on the clamato! vodka, clamato, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, served with ice in a large glass, and garnished olives , spicy pepper and BACON !!!! read more

Odd Society Spirits - Distilleries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I still consider this is my favorite hidden gem!!! I accidentally stumbled upon this brand at the Rocky Wine & Food Festival in Edmonton and I instantly fell in love with their Creme de Cassis. So when my girls and I planned to visit Vancouver, I know I had to go to their tasting room. The place was so pretty and has that vintage theme all over. And let me tell you.. the drinks did not disappoint!! It was the best day drinking experience I've ever had! A bunch of cocktails and two punch bowls later, we found ourselves deeply in love with this place. The cocktails selection is great, but the PUNCH BOWL IS SO AWESOME! I really wish I live in Vancouver, so I can come in the evening and listen to the live music accompanied by some great cocktails. It's important to note how their drinks are fairly priced ($10-15 per drink) and I think the punch bowl is affordable and so worth it ($25 for the smallest one that is good for 2-4 people). read more

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What a gem! Very hospitable staff, super fun Victorian designed space. Loved the Decor! After having a Sunday brunch at Kessle & March, Chef Tony recommended us to stroll on down to this place to sample their spirits. We tried and immediately bought their Cassis and Vodka. We will be back very soon. Cheers! read more

Ordered a couple of cocktails, a flight of gin and vodka along with some appetizers. Everything was great and we brought home bottles of their Wallflower gin and East Van vodka. Its a great place for cocktails and their gin and vodka are highly recommended! read more

Came in on a rainy Saturday night and had three different and equally impressive vodka cocktails. The woman making the drinks was very talented; there were other staff hovering around that were obsequious and useless. The liquor and drinks, however, are terrific. read more

Good drinks, cool Windows, but manager is a troll and they tried to charge us 3 times for our drinks

This places is amazing. The owners are the nicest people and they will take their time to show you the place they worked so hard for. Currently they just have a vodka and a creme de cassis, which are both very tasty. The distillery itself showcases artwork from east van artist - very cool place, go check it out. read more

I have to say everyone should check this place out at some point. Their liquor and cocktail's are very good however, I don't feel like this place has anything special to offer in particular, though I'm proud of them for creating great local gin! It's great if you wanna support the local business, there are other places with equally as good cocktails. Check it out for sure though! It's a good place to take friends for a drink before dinner. read more

Bar none, the best, smoothest, tastiest vodka and gin and I have ever tasted. The Cassis is also killer and I cannot wait to try their whiskey when its finally uncorked. I cool place to visit to have drinks too but I also buy their product in house as its quite a bit more expensive in private liquor stores. read more

This is a really funky distillery with roaring 20's decor. The spirits were great and I am particular. The gin was not to be missed with lavender, rose, and elderflower. They also make killer cocktails at the bar and $9 is a great price for a specialty cocktail in Vancouver. Cons- they are not open that late. I have yet to do a tour but that is next on my list. read more

Excellent vodka and creme de cassis. Reasonable prices. Beautiful decor and lounge. Service was excellent and memorable.

We just ducked into here on impulse while walking around the area to check out breweries. Acting on that impulse was NOT a mistake! This turned into one of many highlights of our day. The liquors are excellent (especially the gin), the cocktails are interesting and expertly made, and the bartender we met was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. The space also is a cool place to be. Great atmosphere, and the glassware is fun. It's a tiny place, though, so it might get crowded at certain times (not when we were there on a weekday afternoon). This place is a bit out of the way but worth the trip, and certainly worth a stop if you already are nearby. read more

Great, great vodka and cassis liqueur being produced right now - all local ingredients (except for the PG barley). Wonderful staff will talk your ears off about their product (but only if you want the info). Their vodka is the only one that I have ever sipped that did not remind me of rocket fuel! Take a tour of the distillery; gaze at the "steam punkish décor"; go and enjoy. They are already planning to lay down their first barrels of whisky - not my thing, but the upcoming moonshine production might be ... very, very fun place - so glad we found it. Can't wait to return. read more

We went here for a cocktail after a wonderful dinner at Bistro Wagon Rouge. The decor is lovely, they have a few seats/tables as well as a nice bar for sampling and now that they can serve cocktails, you can sit and sip one of their creations. I had a Modern Hound (vodka, grapefruit, jasmine syrup, lime and bitters) it was amazing. Just the way a sublime cocktail should taste. Can't wait to go back to try their other creations especially the creme de cassis. Their gin is coming out very, very soon. Yeah! read more

I'm a whisky drinker. These guys make vodka that'll make a whisky drinker get excited. These spirits have character and flavour! It's nice to be able to buy a bottle of spirits that's delicious and allows you to support a local business. I learned to make their Razzle Basil at home and I love to serve it to friends at dinner parties. read more

What a gem! Very hospitable staff, super fun Victorian designed space. Loved the Decor! After having a Sunday brunch at Kessle & March, Chef Tony recommended us to stroll on down to this place to sample their spirits. We tried and immediately bought their Cassis and Vodka. We will be back very soon. Cheers! read more

Odd Society was so much fun! The booze was great, Chad the bartender was fun to talk to, and the atmosphere was awesome. We even got to talk to the owner for a bit. The cocktails were interesting and delicious, and Chad was happy to explain the mixological philosophy behind each one. Best thing we did in Vancouver this side of whale-watching! read more

Great drinks! Awesome service! Purchased a bottle of Vermouth and Gin. Highly recommend.

Can't say enough about how awesome this place is! Super creative drinks and very friendly staff! Also amazing if you don't drink alcohol because they will make non-alcoholic drinks for you special made and soooooo tasty! read more