I wish my visit took place while the bar was open. Although the seating area was filled with boxes and orders, the general interior looks nice. I visited to pick up an order of their Madam whiskey. The worker who answered the phone was nice - I called to make sure I found the place (the sign isn't very large) and they were helpful. Once inside the service I received to purchase my bottles was on point. I thoroughly enjoy the whiskey - the blend is smooth and it doesn't taste very complex which is fine. It's pleasant to sip and versatile enough to enjoy in a cocktail. read more

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I was so happy for the opportunity to order a shipment of product, as advertised on Facebook. I am Retired, with limited resources. But, eager to support this establishment. Placed a $168 Order on March 21. Called to inquire on the Order 3 weeks later. Sent a FB Message on April 27. No Return Call; No Reply to FB Message. American Express will Dispute and Cancel Payment. I am Sad. read more

Republic Restoratives: a women-owned distillery in Ivy City that also sports a hip tasting room and cocktail bar. I walked on a Saturday afternoon and was welcomed by the staff, it was early in the day and I was the first customer. I stopped in for the 1:00 tour, but I had enough time to enjoy a drink beforehand at the bar. I ended up being the only one for the tour so I got to enjoy an intimate experience walking behind the scenes of their operation. My favorite part was going upstairs to see the area where they aged a few of their barrels. As a bourbon enthusiast, I loved taking a peak at what was cooking for future releases. At the end, I got a tasting of their core line-up: Assembly Gin, Borough Bourbon, Civic Vodka, and the Chapman's Apple Brandy. Craft spirits can be a hit or miss as a distillery learns to develop their young spirits. I'm happy to report this one is absolutely a hit. Their clear spirits are nice and clean while their whiskies are all solid. Republic Restoratives is a great stop if you are a spirits fan or just looking for a place to enjoy a cocktail. read more

Great little spot! The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The Negroni and Manhattan were top notch. The espresso martini was a bit too sweet for my taste. The cream foam on top was fun but not my taste. But I think others would enjoy it! Highly recommend this spot read more

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I ordered but never received, called several times and got no answer. I did receive an email saying my order would be sent out but it never was. No follow-up, no tracking info.....is this place still open???? I don't live in DC so maybe they respond to those that can reach out directly....order for delivery at your own risk read more

It was a last-minute purchase and I was so impressed it made it to my home in time to celebrate my job or drown my sorrows. The Rye is delicious for sipping which two friends and I did through that unfortunate night. Purpose Rye restored my confidence. The aging smooths the edge of the flavor. I would like to find a way to order more without $20 shipping. I haven't the heart to open Madam Whiskey. Maybe when the first non-white, female is elected president I will open. "Fascist Tears" vodka will be my next opening once I find some great Resistance cocktails recipes. read more

Republic Restoratives Distillery - Sadly, 2 friends and I drowned our sorrows on the Purpose Rye sipping it neat through election night. At least, the rye was very tasty. - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here with co-workers. This was our first stop on a self guided distillery tour. I got the Sip & Shop. It is their signature drink with their CIVIC vodka, apple cider, fresh lemon juice, and ginger; it was served hot in a glass cup with a handle. It was delicious! Akeima, the bartender, had a nice smile and was attentive to us and everyone who walked in. My friend got Sage Advice. I'd get that next time. It had Rye, grapefruit lime, bitters, and sage. It was served in a coup glass with a tiny sage leaf garnish- so cute! At one point, my friend said, "excuse me while I visit the all gender room". read more

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I LOVE this special release! I told my husband about the bottle and thankfully, he immediately placed an order. The distillery then set a day for us to pick it up. Pickup was so simple: walk in, confirm, walk out with a beautiful, artist-designed and commemorative bottle. The whiskey blend is really good too! I've really been enjoying it. read more

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Y'all - unfortunately for me this was one of the last stops on my long weekend and I HIGHLY recommend you make it a priority. Absolutely incredible spirits and THE best cocktails. I've never had an espresso martini with bourbon but it was top notch. The gin fizz was delicious and to top it off the service was the best we had all weekend. Not only do I recommend stopping here, but I will be moving it to the top of my list of future trips and enjoying the bottles I'm taking home! Thank you, thank you! read more

I was charged for an order that was never delivered, and no one will answer the phone or respond to an email. Be careful if you're considering ordering from them. read more

Pick up was quick and easy. Bourbon was delicious. Parking is a bit scarce. Great protocol in pandemic. read more

After hearing about DC distilleries in Ivy City and this is one of the few open on Sundays, I decided to check it out. I did the 45 min tour with tasting for $12 and it was totally worth it! This distillery is the first woman owned distillery, started by 2 best friends. They started out with rum, bourbon, vodka, rye, whiskey, and now apple brandy. We got a detailed explanation of the process of how the rye and bourbon get made from whiskey and got to check out the tanks downstairs and barrels upstairs. The tastings were good and you got to keep the glass as a souvenir. Although I didn't particularly like the tastings, the vodka was smoother and didn't have that nailpolish aftertaste. The reason this review falls short of 5 stars is the bartender service. The bartenders (bald fellow) are kind of rude. I couldn't decide between a few cocktails, and asked the bartender on his recommendation. He rudely said "it's between whiskey and vodka", "Yes, I know that" is what I responded with. I was expecting more of his preference for one of the 3 cocktails, not simply to state the facts. VERY RUDE. Really put a sour taste in my mouth. I decided to keep it safe and go with the Moscow Mule. It was okay, had too much ginger and I threw half of it away. I'm torn with this review. I give the distillery and the tour 5 stars, but the service and cocktail 1 star. Won't be back again. Jos a Magnus Distillery had a much better chill vibe. Please go there instead if you don't want grumpy service and enjoy cool bartenders that truly want to work at a distillery. read more

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I took my mom here for a distillery tour as part of her birthday activity and it was great. Small and simple, but high quality. The tour is $12 per person, lasts about 30 minutes, includes a tasting of three alcohols, and you get to keep the branded glass as a souvenir. The tour leader was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and welcoming. There are only a couple rooms, so like I mentioned, it's small and simple, but well run, organized, and makes for a nice afternoon. Also, a fun fact that I learned, is that DC is the only place where you can distill and sell in the same place, so this is also super DC:) read more

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Republic Restorives has a super cool vibe, is very open air with big windows and has a hip bar. The area is relatively small with seats at the bar and a couple rustic communal tables. It fits right in with the Ivy City vibe with the remodeled warehouse and young, hipster atmosphere, including the bartenders who seem most interested and intent on mixing drinks over providing friendly interaction with customers. They have a succinct bar menu incorporating the local liquors and fresh ingredients. All the drinks I've tried are refreshing and delicious with beautiful garnishes and presentation. This is always a fun place to come for the atmosphere and good drinks. read more

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Republic Restoratives is one of the best distilleries in Washington, DC. Here's why: 1) Drinks: They have the smoothest vodka, bourbon, and soon to be rye whiskey. It goes down easy and is very, very good. On top of that, their bar makes out of this world cocktails. They have 5-6 vodka options (I recommend the punch or Moscow Mule) and 5-6 bourbon drinks. 2) Space: It's in the heart of Ivy City and their space fits the industrial ambiance of the neighborhood well. Their main area is decorated with barrels to sit on and old school file cabinets and hanging greens from the walls. The mayor of DC had her birthday part here and you can tell why the moment you walk in. Just do an Instagram search and you'll see countless photos pop up that speak to its wonder. 3) Staff: They are friendly, knowledgeable, and fun people. The owners are two best friends making this place one of the only female run distilleries in the country. 4) Tours: For only $12, you get an hour tour, tasting, and a very cool looking shot glass. If there's one distillery to visit in Ivy City, it's Republic Restoratives (Though, I do recommend taking a day and explore all the distilleries in Ivy City like New Columbia and One Eight Distillery). read more

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As a budding brown liquor drinker, I started to explore local distilleries in the area and Republic Restoratives Distillery was highly recommended. A woman owned company on NY Ave, next to the Hecht Warehouse stores. I did a tour of their facilities, with the tour guide giving you an overview of what they make (a vodka, rye whiskey, bourbon, and Apple brandy), the process in making their liquors and a tasting of each at the end. You get to take home a glass and you get a discount off of a purchase (check the terms and conditions because I can't remember the amount/percentage). The drinks are good and it's a chill atmosphere in the bar area. You should check it out and support local businesses. read more

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Came here with friends and I am currently planning my next trip from my far off land of NOVA! The Moscow Mule is amazing! The glasses are large (think large hot coffee) and had such a great, fresh flavor. Stay at the bar and watch them make it for a show. The candied ginger garnish is the perfect finishing touch and helps with booze breath. Also had a sampler platter of buns after two Mules (and boy did I need them!). The buns themselves were pillowy, soft, and almost melted in my mouth. Yum! The contents differed between the three. One had mushrooms and cheese. One had pork belly, white sauce, and a fruity slaw--loved this combo. My favorite was the Korean BBQ bun--because Korean BBQ. read more

Republic Restoratives Distillery - My Moscow Mule. It was giant, it was delicious, it put me in a great mood! Garnished with candied ginger. Yum! - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Jessica the bartender was so great! Great drinks and awesome ambiance. Can't wait to come back again soon!!!!

Really nice place in the middle of a bunch of other distilleries. While in theory they could make a 'distillery trail', the reality is one visit to any of them is all you need! The tasting room is small but cozy. They also do tours, although I missed on that. I was in luck, because they had just released their bourbon. A super-cool server named John took care of a friend & I. As with many distilleries, they primarily serve mixed drinks, although they also will serve something straight. I tried the Fitzgerald (lemon bitters with their gin) while a friend had their Manhattan (which I'm sure would have done Dad proud). Both were tasty, but their straight bourbon was by far my favorite. Parking is difficult, but it's worth the trip. read more

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This place is the bees knees (pun intended). We first found Civic Vodka at a liquor store in SE DC, then again at a better value at Costco in NE DC. Yes, the spirits are more expensive that conventional counterparts, but this place deserves every extra dollar. The staff is very accommodating and kind. We tried almost all of their cocktails: Moscow Mule, Bees Knees, Italian Debutante, January Summertime, American Trilogy and Its Complicated. All were expertly crafted, and the mule even comes with candied ginger. All cocktails were $12. We were going to try to do the tour, but ended up getting delayed so we couldn't try it. We were told over the phone that it was $48/couple, but saw in the Yelp reviews it was historically $12/person, so maybe there was some miscommunication, or perhaps prices increased due to demand. Two parts were a bit odd for us: 1. the cocktails were mixed from beakers on the bar. Seemed non-traditional, but I would have preferred to see what was going into the drinks. 2. Plastic straws (in DC) especially when they weren't needed. Anyway, the place is very clean (including the bathroom), and has a unique industrial modern feel. Bottom line: we are excited to return to try the remainder of the cocktails and do the tour. Don't forget to pet Denver and play fetch with the tennis ball! read more

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I've been to Republic Restoratives a few times (not for a tour, yet!), and I've enjoyed my experience every time. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The cocktails are $12 each, and are very much worth the price. I got the Ward, a bourbon drink, and then another drink that was made with the brandy that was kind of like an old fashioned. The seating is fairly limited, but the decor is super cute. I particularly enjoyed the hanging plants and the flowers that were in, what looked like, an erlenmeyer flask. Definitely worth the trek to Ivy City! read more

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Walked in by myself for a cocktail and immediately loved the open and rustic interior. The cocktail options were intriguing and I went for the Honey B. I wasn't blown away by the flavor proportions but I enjoyed sitting at the wooden barrel turned table. The tasting room was also nice (although smelled a bit funky) and the staff was knowledgeable about the liquors they had available. read more

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I have been to this place twice and have had a pleasant time each time! I really enjoy their drink Chin Chin and I think they have another one called the Monte Carlo??? (maybe). either way their cocktails are fun and tasty. They also offer a tour for $12 pp which is a perfect date day, cool activity where you learn about bourbon, some of the drinks they offer and much more. The tour is about an hour long and you are able to sample some of the liquor the tour touches upon and it it just an amazing tour. To learn about how Republic Restoratives came to be, the amazing female founders...it just makes the experience so worth it. I am always able to find street parking. Both times I have visited I did the tour and the people that I was with loved it. They dont sell food but there's food surrounding you!! You can also purchase some of their personalized liquor here...prices vary so ask first!! Bartenders have always been pleasant and happy...overall a great experience. read more

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The distillery tour is great and an awesome value for $12. I had a voucher from Gilt City, which was easy to redeem. The tour is short, simple and offers insight into how the distillery creates its own spirits. We had a tasting of vodka, rye, bourbon and new apple brandy. Each spirit had various tasting notes and complex flavor profiles, but they are a good in-between for those who do not normally drink vodka or bourbon and those who appreciate higher-end alcohol. I ended up purchasing a bottle of the bourbon since it was so good (the bourbon is $49 without tax and the rye is $79). The staff are incredibly nice and knowledgeable about making their own spirits in house. Overall, this is an awesome local find. My only complaint is that the distillery is a bit far from everything else in D.C., however, it's worth the trek. The bartenders know how to make great drinks, and it feels great to support a local business. Come here and spend a few hours--you won't regret it. read more

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My friend invited me to an event here recently, and it was really nice. Violinist Chelsea Green performed that night, then opened up discussion at the end of her performance. This was very chill type of experience that I would hope to enjoy again soon. After the session, we were shown into the main area with a bar and several food stations. Nice touch, guys. Nice space,very modern, very hip. The bar was stocked with a nice variety of liquors that are brewed in-house. We tried several bourbon and whiskey drinks that scored perfect 10s. One bartender, no name to give, was exceptionally friendly and knew how to mix a drink. The other dude, a Jamaican bro, was the antithesis of the other: arrogant and pissy. Not good in the service industry, bro. Overall experience, very good. Looking forward to going back. read more

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Absolutely outstanding experience. We were there to celebrate my last day of military service of 39 years, 7 months, and 24 days. EVA and JESSICA were amazing. They brought so much positive energy to an already great day with Mt family. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place and their drink recommendations for any celebration- large or small. So happy with our experince. read more

Great cocktails, great space and great location for a distillery. I have been trying to come here for months since I found out this is an all woman owned distillery. We came in kind of late on a Sunday, maybe 2 hours before closing. They were pretty busy. There were two servers behind the bar. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We sat at the bar. I didn't immediately feel welcomed. Perhaps the servers were overwhelmed and busy? I'm not sure. But it's the only reason I took a star away. I find that good service can outshine mediocre food or drinks. And while the drinks were amazing, the service was lackluster. I'll definitely give them another shot, maybe earlier in the day on another weekend. I did end up buying a bottle of house bourbon that me and my SO really enjoyed. Hopefully my next experience is better and I can give this spot the 5 stars I believe it deserves. read more

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We did the tour which last 30m and our guide was great. Their drinks are great also. I love the set up and atmosphere and would come back again. read more

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The bartenders are pretty rude. We ordered the bees knees...it was good but nothing amazing. Their shirts had a sign language logo and I don't know if they have a background or experience with hard of hearing/deaf culture but it just isn't a good look if they don't. I like that it is women owned...that is at least what other reviews had said. So that is something to praise and shine light on! It was just a little too boujiee...which can be completely embraced and fine but only if the employees are humble and kind but they aren't. I found them aggressive and unhappy. Very unwelcoming. read more

I finally caught this place without a huge crowd, so we decided to grab a cocktail. The front room is really pretty and I love the large windows. Even though there were only a few other people, the staff were really slow and seemed irritated for some reason. They even skipped over us and took two other groups' orders before ours. We got our drinks, which were tasty but very small. Since we weren't feeling the service or drinks, we left after about 15 mins. Overall, the experience was pretty disappointing. read more

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$12 informative distillery tour and a great craft cocktail in the tasting room. I visited Republic Restorative today with my wife. We went on the distillery tour which included a tasting of Civic Vodka, Rodham Rye, Borough Bourbon, and Chapman Apple Brandy. The Civic is an extremely good vodka. It's as near fully neutral as any vodka I've ever had. Rodham Rye is an extremely approachable rye whiskey that finishes with bourbon notes (attributable to the high corn mash bill). Borough Bourbon was not my favorite (batch 2). It was a bit more bitter than I prefer. Chapman Apple Brandy was excellent. Beyond the Apple notes, I got pear and marshmallow out of the spirit. Our tour guide was quite knowledgeable and told us the story of the distillery as we navigated from the production floor downstairs to the barrel room upstairs. There's a great narrative that accompanies the great spirits that definitely makes a visit worthwhile. After the tour, we sat in the tasting room/bar and enjoyed a Jack Rose cocktail. It was a hard decision between the Chapman and the Rodham, but we walked away with the Rodham Rye. Ivy City is lucky to have Republic Restorative. read more

Nice place to sample craft spirits. Wide open space converted into distillery. Staff is friendly in this Ivy City spot. Bright equipment accentuate natural light coming int he wide windows. Great place to start or wind down an evening. read more

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We walked here (not knowing the area may have been a bad idea) but there's street parking. Anyway, the inside is pretty nice and the tour was informative. This place is still pretty new so I'll have to come back for bourbon. I'm excited that it's woman owned and all women were behind the bar. The drinks were pretty but not my favorite. I was also intrigued by the logo. They're using ASL (the letter R) but I'm not sure how involved they are with the Deaf community as it wasn't brought up on the tour. I hope they consider that moving forward. read more

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Loved that this establishment is woman owned. The space is incredibly light and airy and the design is a really nice homage to the bourbon they sell. I would've loved more seating. There is a lot of open space to stick more chairs and barrel tables, the concrete can be a bit hard to linger on. People rotated out quick enough so it wasn't too too bad of a wait. My mule came in a high ball and was made with ginger syrup and club soda. The ginger was a little too spicy for me but a great drink nonetheless. My boyfriend tried the old fashioned, the prep and presentation were great on the drink. Even tasted a bit sweeter (which we liked) than a traditional old fashioned. Will definitely return to try more, and for a tour! You get a cute glass of your own to keep. Great way to perpetuate the brand. read more

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Great distillery in Ivy City, the only female-owned one in DC! Love their Civic vodka. Lots of indoor space (both downstairs and a more private upstairs) which can be rented for events (or at least was available pre-COVID). All of their bartenders are fluent in American sign language, too! read more

We had a great experience doing the Saturday tour! The tour included tastes of their four spirits- vodka, rye, bourbon, and apple brandy- as well as the small commemorative glass that was used for tasting. Our tour guide was very informative and engaging- I liked how he asked everyone what notes they tasted in the different spirits, and I learned a lot about how the spirits are made and how Republic Restoratives in particular decides which spirits to produce. It seemed like there was something for everyone, whether you knew a lot about spirits or nothing at all. The spirits themselves are extremely high-quality as well, and the vodka in particular was one of the smoothest I've ever tasted. We also stayed for cocktails, which were all great! read more

we discovered Civic vodka while we were at a special evening at the Phillips Collection and then went to the Distillery for a vodka bottling. Pia and Rachel (owners) and all of the staff are absolutely wonderful and take great pride in their company, products and space. The bottling party was a great way to meet new people, see how the process works....The detail care and attention that goes into crafting their vodka is inspiring and their cocktails are fantastic! Love what Rr represents and the love, care and community that goes into everything that they do. We had a such a great time and will be back for bottling, drinking and mingling very soon! Parking is limited so you may want to Uber. That might be a better idea anyway since their cocktails are delicious! read more

Our first stop on our own tour of Ivy City using the Passport Program and loved this cute little distillery! Great lively atmosphere on a nice 70 degree Saturday afternoon - open air concept with a bar, high tables, greenery and industrial decor. There were also tours going on as well that I think ran for $12! Really enjoyed the Moscow Mule - made with vodka and served with candied ginger, I would definitely recommend! Seemed to be the popular drink of the crowd as well. read more

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In a neighborhood filled with distilleries and wineries, this one takes the cake. The interior is cozy and well designed, the staff are friendly and helpful and the drinks are top notch. We were in the neighborhood to make use of a few of the deals in our DC drinks Passport, and Restoratives stole the show. The atmosphere is fantastic for enjoying a delicious drink with friends. The spring cocktail menu is now available. read more

Woman owned relatively new distillery that is worth a visit. Civic vodka is the primary spirit available. Clean and fresh. They are also working on a bourbon-styled whiskey - according to the tour guide - that is the true love of the distillers. That is also on sale, but realize they purchased the whiskey mash elsewhere. All spirits are made with local corn and other local ingredients. The tasting room is modern and slick. The bartender knowledgeable, friendly and interesting. Did I mention that all the cocktails are made with fresh, local ingredients? I had visited Republic Restoratives months ago, only to find they were closed for a private event, but was let in anyway by one of the owners to sample and see for myself. That initial impression was so positive I brought friends. Best wishes to Republic Restoratives - you've got a good thing going. read more

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