"I hopped off the plane at MCI, with a dream and my big backpack" I crooned. I landed back in KC for work and went straight to Restless Spirits in North Kansas City on my way to my hotel from the airport. They put my luggage in the distillery so I could enjoy all they had to offer. I made it in-time for happy hour--$2 off cocktails and some snacks 4-6pm each night. I love the decor--lights are dim and it's very homey and cozy. The bar has books behind it and looks old-timey. It's almost mid-November but there were still Halloween decorations up and some Halloween drinks for sale in a fridge in the back. The distillery in the back is large and looming--they give tours, but I didn't take one. I sat at the bar and enjoyed being served my $2 off espresso martini from Abby and listening to her and Cheryl tell me about the history of the bar. It's predominately Irish drinks (the founders/owners are Irish) and they had a mafia-like war with another Irish brewer in the Kansas City area. That brewer's logo includes goats I believe, and Restless Spirits' includes a bunny! That's why many of their drinks have a bunny on it. The manager Adam is also from Ireland (his wife's family is from Overland Park) and is so friendly. Abby was the best bartender, really taking care of me and making me feel at home. She's thoughtful, kind, caring, fun, and funny. She worked the room well, serving a table who requested a drink from her because they liked one she made. Restless Spirits has a lot of cool merch and history (there's a merch room) and I left with a green hoodie that says "got whiskey" for my partner who loves whiskey. They've also won best distillery in Kansas City for the past few years! They offer cinnamon-flavored whiskey and so many cool Irish-American drinks and cocktails. I cannot recommend them enough for their strong and unique drinks and friendly wonderful service. read more

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The first time we came to Restless was actually during a Bourbon Trail Trip to try whiskeys but we fell in love with Restless Gin. Their botanical gin started us on a gin journey and opened a new world to us with complex flavors, styles, and qualities of gin; which also made us appreciate whiskey and other liquors as well. Since then, we have been searching for any kind of gin that impressed us as much as Restless but really haven't been able to. There are many great gins of different styles like herbal, dry, and botanical but not in the same combination of flavors and smoothness as Restless. We've since had many cases of their gin and recently traveled back to KC from TX to get more of it and try more of what they offer. They do have some good whiskey as well and it's a cool spot to relax or get food from nearby restaurants. read more

I love this little distillery north of the river. They offer vodka, a variety of gin, and lots of different whiskey. I don't get to the distillery too often but when I'm able to, I like to get a cocktail. They have a lot of different options featuring the different spirits. I'm a fan of their gin so I gravitate towards those. On my last visit I tried a gin old fashioned. It was light and summery. You can make it smoked and in the future I'd definitely try it especially during the fall. If cocktails aren't your thing, they also offer flights-whiskey, 5 spirits, or 7 spirits. Service is always friendly. The distillery is quite large and there's lots of seating. It's super open and they have large windows that allow you to see more of the distillery. They do offer tours, I haven't been on one but I'd be interested. Give them a look and buy a few bottles! read more

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Went on a distillery tour earlier this month with a group of friends. The guide was extremely knowledgable and walked us through the distilling process and the company's history. There's a tasting after but you can also grab a drink to take on the tour - I tried the Spicy Builders Margarita which was actually made with gin and quite tasty. Overall, it was a fun way to spend a few hours with friends, and I'd recommend it if you're looking for something low-key to do. read more

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Restless Spirits is an award winning distillery in North Kansas City that serves adult beverages, tastings, & flights in a vibey and spacious environment. This Irish distillery serves spectacular Irish Coffee and Old Fashioneds. Along with tasty drinks, you can also take tours of this distillery during specific times! This spot is also available to rent for events, celebrations, & meetings. You may recognize some of the product names this brand offers including: Sons of Erin, Builders Botanical Gin, Stone Breaker Blended Whiskey, & more. Add this spot to your Kansas City Bucket List! read more

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I'd read about this distillery and was impressed by the woman-owned aspect. The experience exceeded my expectations. The staff was incredibly good-natured. Friendly, helpful and proud of their place! We came with a group and everyone got something different. There were just a few snack options- keep that in mind if you're not a big drinker. I had the queen B and it was delicious! I moved on to the pink fizzy and it was also very refreshing. My date got a margarita- great, not too sweet! We'll be back for a tour sometime - and look forward to trying their other drinks. There is also a small retail space with bottles to go, shirts, etc. read more

Restless Spirits - Queen B - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We came here with another couple for a distillery tour to celebrate my husband's and our friend's birthdays. Before the tour, we ordered a few cocktails to take with us. The staff were all very friendly. The tour was interesting and the tour guide was knowledgeable. He answered every question we had. After the tour, we were given several generous tastings of their whiskey, vodka, and gin. I am not a big whiskey drinker, so I only tried a sip of the vodka and gin. My husband enjoyed all of the tastings. This is a fun place to go for a night out with friends or a date night! read more

Restless Spirits - The old fashioned and a gin margarita - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Stopped here Saturday evening with some out of town friends while we bar hopped around the great little suburb of North Kansas City; or as it so wants to be referred to - River North. Restless Spirits is a great vibe with a loose yet sophisticated Irish air and really great people behind the bar. The four of us each had 2 drinks and sampled 5 different cocktails. I stuck with two whiskey "forward" drinks (thanks for building my vocabulary) A potent Old Fashioned; made from their Gullytown single malt and then a Stone Sour using their Stone Breaker blended American/Irish whiskey with citrus. Both delicious although next time I would reverse the order in which I consumed them. I'm eager to return for the tour sometime soon and learn more about their story and products and hopefully some new terminology to use in Yelp reviews moving "forward". A great place to start any NKC- sorry...River North cocktail crawl in an area that has many great options. read more

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Restless needs to be a "must visit" place for everyone in town and out of town! I love their back story and being a woman-owned business. The space is cool and not too big. I've been for a handful of events and they staff is always so nice and informative of what they're serving. We love their spirits and have totally bought bottles to have at home. I love this spot and it's so perfect being next to Chicken N' Pickle in NKC. If you haven't been to Restless, put it on your to-do list! read more

We had a great time at this place stopped in for a drink and ended up buying Christmas gifts.. our server was awesome, knowledgeable and great personality. Support local.;) read more

Restless Spirits - Enjoying a margarita for the holidays YUMMY!!!! - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The cocktails never disappoint. I've often had really pleasant conversations with the bartenders. It is a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Stopped by restless spirits for some cocktails on a Saturday afternoon. The service was attentive and kind and answered all of our questions. I got the queen bee and old fashioned. Both were strong and tasty. I would definitely go back for another round! read more

Restless Spirits - Queen b and old fashioned - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Check out their brand of spirits and options! Another stop on our pint path adventure! Enjoyed the Strawsmopolitan!!! read more

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We learned about Restless Spirits while attending Gin World in St. Louis. On a weekend trip to KC, we knew we had to check out their distillery. We arrived on a Saturday evening for a tour and tasting. While we waited, we grabbed a cocktail and browsed the merchandise. The distillery is small and the tour is relatively quick, but informative. We were able to taste their products and were educated on the differences. I was never a gin drinker in the past, but they make a gin for people like me. It's delicious and we brought a bottle home. They're worth the stop! read more

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Best distillery in KC and a wonderful representation of the city - great products, great people, great ownership. Stop for a visit and grab some bottles to take on your way home. Builders gin made me fall in love with gin, and the barrel aged whiskeys are complex sippers for a night on the patio. read more

We didn't have time for their tour, but I loved their space, their outside artwork and their story!! We did a tasting for $5 and spent some time talking to the owner. I think these guys are going to be around for awhile and continue to do great things. Please go give them a try!!! read more

Restless Spirits - Fantastic artwork and bottles to show off their pride and joy! - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I can't believe Restless Spirits has been in almost in by back yard all this time and didn't get here until today. I'd enjoyed their Stonebreaker whiskey, so I was excited to take a tour and taste everything. Jesse gave us a tour, explaining the distilling process and what makes Irish whiskey Irish, and even letting us climb up and look at fermenting mash. Then she served up their five spirits and told us about the business, including the fact that Benay is the only woman distiller in the state of Missouri and one of only six in the country! I liked everything, but what surprised me most was the vodka. I'm not a vodka drinker because I always thought it tasted like straight alcohol. Theirs, though, has a just a hint of sweetness and a smooth enough mouth feel that I could actually drink it neat. My favorite, though, is the gin. The balance of the juniper and other botanicals (she gave us a sniff of them out in the distillery room, and I'd love to use is for potpourri) is absolutely beautiful! I have two bottles of other stuff at home I'll mix in tonic, but the Builders is just going on ice. The space is big and open, with some high top tables, seats at the bar, and a couple of sofas comfy enough to hang for awhile. It's getting hard to make time for all the watering holes opening up in NKC, but don't miss this one! read more

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What a wonderful appreciation for well crafted cocktails to complement their distilled liquors. Kelsey and Allen immediately exemplified their ability to "show the best" of this distilleries offerings (see attached). Upon entering the showroom, Jake made me feel welcome and explained the process. Rana continued to drop the knowledge of the craft presented at this cozy NKC gem. read more

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A friendly, family owned young distillery with a great and varied line-up of distilled & sourced blends, and accompanying spirits. My brother & I came in and did the full tasting. Everyone there was kind, informative, and good for conversation, as we went through the Whiskey, gin, vodka, and moonshine they had. The tasting was super affordable, and each drink had it's own bragging rights. My palette trends away from Irish Whiskey, but I enjoyed most of the Irish-styled & blended tasters they had. For being their youngest (and most affordable), the Erin was very easy-to-drink - would make a great daily sip - probably my second favorite, after the GullyTown, which started with notes of maple & cherry and went from there, with a really interesting experiment of tastes. A near desert whiskey, but without being saccharine or candy coated. It felt balanced and kept you searching for flavors in the aftertaste. Worth adding, the gin was a shocking mix of black pepper & anise, and a nice surprise in how much I liked it. Like a peppery sambuca, but with a gin's lightness in consistency. The 15yr whiskey was the kind of Irish profile I typically shy away from, but it did leave nice after-notes of vanilla & marshmallow for me. They also offer water and snacks, but it's walkable from a great restaurant, which is a blessing, because you'll likely want more of the whiskey & conversation once you're done with the tasting, and will need some respite (and grub) once you're through. Great for a groups or for a couples tasting, and the distillery is open for tours. Recommended! read more

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No . this is the best distillery in KC! (I wanted to curse b4 the KC but my better judgement preceded me) Anyway, it's the contents for me. The Gin. The Whiskey. The Whole Place. Everything at Restless is perfect. The staff is incredible and hella knowledgeable. They made me open the purse up! Worth every dime and ALL my time. #LetTheFunBe-GIN read more

Restless Spirits - the entrance to a building at night - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

When I walked in Restless Spirits, I thought this review would end differently: we came in at 7:20, expecting to join the 7:30 tour. They asked us to join the 7 p.m. tour, but the other tour members kicked us off their table because they were all part of a birthday party. It was very awkward though not the fault of the Restless Spirits staff We went on a tour which was informative and not boring. My metric for taking tours: did I want to take out my phone and check my email to kill time? And today I did not! It was efficient and I learned about whiskey aging. Knowing that our fellow tour patrons were rude to my party, the tour guide offered to give us a supplemental tour and personal tasting of gin, whiskey and vodka. What sticks out to me is their level of consideration. Restless Spirits treated us like new friends and not just people taking a tour. read more

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This was my first visit and will not be my last. I never knew this spot was here and have been to several business across the street and next door. The bartender made me an Old Fashioned with cherry butters. Oh my goodness! The whiskey was so good. I had two. This business brews their own beer and whiskey. They offer tours as well. There's not a lot of seating inside but the best spot in the house is the bar or the lounge (couch) area. I HIGHLY recommend this spot for the guys or a girls night, even date night! No food is served here so keep that in mind. However, the business next door is in walking distance and you'll be just fine. read more

Restless Spirits - Old Fashion was the best! - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We came on a Saturday evening for a tasting and tour. The tour was very quick but had some interesting details. One interesting fact, the owner is a female and apparently that isn't very common. The tasting is done on your own. They bring small dixie cups with a taste and you can peruse the index cards at the table about the product. The bartender does not tell you about the drink during the tasting. They do have several signature drinks you can choose from. Cute place. read more

I didn't even make it through the doors without stating to my family, "This is going to be my new favorite spot, ya know." Within seconds of entering, the spirit of the Irish greeted me, and I felt like I was back in my favorite pub in Limerick. Traditional Irish music was playing by a live band, the strong scent of whiskey lingered, leaving with me a warm feeling that connected all my love and memories of Ireland. Restless Spirits has a lovely bar and seating, perfect for taking a break after holiday shopping. They have a gift shop nook that has everything from their prize bottles to shot glasses, sweatshirts, books, coffee, and even bottle openers. If you happen to enter the distillery on a day when the Irish band is playing, then truly you have won the lottery with the sounds and tastes of the Emerald Isle. read more

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North KC GEM! The booze are all over town but the distillery is such a great experience. The drinks are tasty and pack a punch! The owners have an awesome story and are devoted Kansas Citians. The Irish coffee and mules are so good. I'm not much of a gin gal but theirs has no weird piney taste and it's super easy to drink (potentially dangerous in the best way). Add it to your North KC list! read more

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Kansas City, you are full of surprises. We were at Cinder Block across the street when we spotted this gem on Yelp. Boyfriend walked by and saw the huuuuge sign for spirits and insisted we walk in. This is a small local distillery that makes a gin and a whiskey. I'm not a big drinker, but was intrigued by the big copper contraption in their back room so they invited us inside for a tour. We learned about their process and honestly it was just so cool to see all the different aging barrels and equipment. Everyone was super nice and just happy to be able to practice their craft. The liquor is good, and fairly priced. Gin was some of the best gin my boyfriend has had. They're still selling their first few batches, so each bottle is hand labeled - so cool! Boyfriend bought a bottle of each for his growing liquor collection. Definitely a great gift idea and a great way to celebrate a local product. Go check it out!!!! read more

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Love stopping in for one of their featured cocktails or a tasting. Last time we went in we even got to enjoy live music. Always enjoy our time here :) read more

My disclaimer is that I came for Second Saturday (a North KC thing to promote local businesses) with the excitement to hear a local band without a cover charge. Once more, it's IRISH! Into the Sun play every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 3pm-5pm, as of this writing. They have multiple instruments and blend in rhythmic instrumentals. In other words, it's not all about singing. It brought back memories of KC Irish Fest, on a smaller and more intimate scale. My only drink there was an Irish Coffee, and I look forward to trying their other cocktails. The next time I come, I'm bringing company and going on a tour. I was informed it starts every hour on the hour. Merchandise is available for purchase too, and I was wrong to assume bar food would be available -- my bad. read more

Our favorite spot! We love both the whiskey and gin. The 15 year is my husbands favorite and the gin is award winning for a reason.

Stopped here after have a beer and lunch across the street at Cinder Block Brewing in North KC. Was very impressed with the libations. I had their whisky and my wife had a gin margarita. She said it was excellent. Will be returning. Check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Their gin is fantastic with a smooth finish and just the right amount of botanicals. Hubs got the whiskey flight and really enjoyed their offerings. Cozy atmosphere read more

This place is great, locally made and they do a great job of showing it even down to their bottles! If your visiting KC come here, they give tours and the bartenders know their stuff. Also they serve their cocktails in branded glasses! read more

Restless Spirits - Local vodka - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff in the tasting room. Small-ish cocktail menu, but of the 4 I had, all were great. If you're indecisive, they do offer several different flights so you can sample many different cocktails or spirits. Hardly any selection of fruity drinks, so if that's your choice of adult beverage, maybe not your place. Though I don't care for gin typically, Restless's gin is fantastic. Only place I've been that has poitin. It's not on the menu, but they were able to create a cocktail for me which was amazing. read more

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This place has great drinks. The whishy and gin are some of the best in the metro. They do tours for free on the hour. I recommend checking this place out. read more

Restless Spirits - Great drinks! - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I can't say enough great things about Restless Spirits. Mike & Benay were so incredibly kind & helpful & super knowledgeable! My bf is a huge whiskey fan & quite honestly, I am not. Benay suggested GullyTown & wow, it was a totally unique experience. Sweet with a little spice but notes of honey or something. I'm so not a good whiskey reviewer. We joked that I just needed a female distiller to like whiskey & she might be spot on. It was a great night with great people & I can't wait to bring my friends from Nebraska in a few weeks. Plus, she labeled my bottle so my bf can't touch it. Much love & can't wait to come back. This is a must visit for locals & out-of-towners alike! read more

Our friend group had decided to do a little day drinking up north, an area we don't frequent that often. On our little bar crawl we stopped in at Restless Spirits. We all had a couple of their craft cocktails which were really so good. I was in need of a little pick me up so I tried their Irish coffee, and it was incredibly good! This is definitely a spot we'll come back to. Their tasting room is spacious and a spot you could easily stay for a couple of cocktails. read more

Restless Spirits is a quintessential Kansas City brand. The Shannon family truly cares about the product they produce and are KC through-and-through. The Builders Gin is not your typical gin - it's infused with botanicals, lavender, orange peel and more. There is no "pine" taste to it and it's very refreshing. The Stone Breaker whiskey can be sipped straight or on the rocks. If you want to see a true KC brand that competes on the international stage, stop by Restless Spirits. read more

Restless Spirits - Irish Coffee (iced) - Distilleries Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My wife signed us up for bottling night, it was my first visit. Amazing establishment. We had a great time.

The staff is always very friendly and super helpful in providing recommendations. They always go above and beyond to make sure their customers are happy. read more

Great find on a Friday afternoon! We got there early & they weren't open so we walked to the brewery across the street. Def recommend it. Came back after a few brews. Glad we did! The tasting offered us a vodka, two whiskey/bourbon, and their gin. Great atmosphere & neat stories behind all of their spirits. Next time hope to do their tour. read more