First time visiting Stateside even though we've been a fan for years since attending a Yelp event in HBG they sponsored.  We didn't take the tour, but enjoyed spending time in their tasting room/bar area. They have a nice variety of cocktails with their vodka, along with infused vodka, beer, and RTD canned cocktails (Stateside or Sunnyside) by the bucket (5 for $25).  This gave us a chance to try a variety of things.  Our group's two favorite cocktails were the Clockwork Orange and the Crush.  The mule was also tasty. Overall a fun relaxing stop.  Grab one of their board games and stay awhile. read more

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This was so fun! The staff was amazing and they were great bartenders. We took a tour and learned so much. We got a bottle engraved as a gift for a family member. It was hard to pick what cocktail to try next because they all looked so good! read more

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We purchased our tour through Groupon and decided to go on their first tour on a Saturday at 1 p.m. Tours are held at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 p.m. Early in the day made it easier to find on-street parking. Be advised there aren't any lots nearby. We were greeted at the bar and offered a beverage, so I tried the Stateside grapefruit vodka soda in a can which is fairly new while my husband had the Surfside ice tea. Everything is made on site so we didn't have far to go for the tour. Since it was early, it was just the two of us with our awesome tour guide, Simon. He explained the whole process which was educational and answered our numerous questions. After the tour, we each got to try an infused vodka shot which was a fun way to end. The tour is only about 30 minutes long, so leave time to hang out at their very cool urban bar. read more

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I went to Stateside before going to a yelp event. I felt pretty much ignored by the wait staff. Like I was sitting at one of the seats and had to go up to the bar to order and also ended up putting the cup back at the bar area when I was done. The place was empty which made absolutely no sense for their lack of attention. I ordered the dirty filthy little chai. It was delicious. There is something about this drink that even when I ordered without alcohol made it taste amazing. I was told it had pumpkin and this masala chai from Chaikhana. read more

Stateside Vodka Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food Coming from LA, my local brother brought us here for a few drinks. For the cocktail, i got the bring back dollar dog nights signature cocktail, which uses a strawberry stateside vodka base. The actual cocktail was pretty good and refreshing as well with just the right amount of alcohol and the fruity flavor comes through on my palate. We also got a variety of canned vodka sodas and iced tea vodkas, specifically, watermelon and peach vodka sodas and raspberry and peach iced tea vodkas. I liked all of them as they were refreshing and hit you with just the right amount of alcohol. Service/Ambiance The place itself is relatively small but it has enough seating on either some dining tables or the bar itself. On a saturday night, it wasn't too packed and filled up just right for me. There is a live DJ on that night, so the vibes of the place was pretty good for the casual drinking that we did. We got our drinks in good time too, so overall I would recommend this place read more

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we had some time to kill before an event and walked in . It's a really cute space and the bartenders were extremely nice. My cocktails were fantastic. Don't eat here, eat literally anywhere else. I'm pretty sure the cheesesteak eggrolls were taken out of a packet and microwaved briefly - yup, it looked bad and tasted worse. read more

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Out of town friends so enthralled by the amazing flavors of Surfside and they don't even like drinking tea. I was already coming here all the time to get their sodas after my dude fell in love with them in Delaware restaurants and bars and whaaaat we have it right here in Philly and can buy it by the casesssss Anyways So when they were coming back in town of course I had to race down to pick up a big order. Surf's Up!! . Showed up just in time for a tour and yeahhhhh I love learning why things are awesome and how things are made and why thy are going to crush USA with their vodka teas and soda. Get it!!! read more

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Did the tour with Simon. It was AWESOME!!!! He was knowledgeable and tolerated the multitude of questions we peppered him with. Then we hung out for a bit at the bar and Emily and Elizabeth answered more questions. Emily sent me home with a care package to get me started after all my questions. We have found a new vodka. And we have found a new bar!!! read more

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Stateside! Worth the trip on the El up to Fishtown! The really fun way to do it is to go on the tour ($15, only on Saturdays), and then stay for a cocktail or two. Make a reservation for weekends! Tables go fast. During the tour they show you around the distillery and talk about the history and process of the business, then you can sample some vodkas too. I actually don't really like vodka, I find the taste kind of boring, but I really enjoyed sitting and drinking here. They have dozens of flavors, so it's fun to just sit and get a sampler flight and try the four infusions that are the most interesting to you. They have normal infused ones like apple or rosemary but also strange ones like pickle. It's a unique way to spend a weekend day. The crowd is on the younger side and it's all shiny lights and metallic accents in here. Good for an activity during the day or a drink before dinner. read more

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Great atmosphere and even better drinks, drinks were made quick and delicious. Reasonable prices as well! read more

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The staff and environment was very welcoming. The drunk were delicious and we especially enjoyed the shot wheel!

Just attended the Seafood and Seltzer event at Monmouth Park 8/17. A representative from Surfside was there and couldn't have been nicer or more personable. Big shout out to him and to Surfside for hiring such a great rep.! Kudos!! read more

We had time for a quick cocktail before dinner reservations and headed to Stateside. We were so glad that we did - we had such a great time. I loved the industrial, yet comfortable feel of the building and the staff was so helpful. We loved the variety of cocktails and could barely choose between them, in fact for my first drink I went bartender's choice (and it was delicious). The cocktails were only $10 and there were so many infused vodkas to choose from! We didn't eat anything but they had some quick-cook snacks available that looked really fun! We had such a good time before dinner, when we heard other friends were in the area, we spontaneously met them back at Stateside after dinner for more drinks! We can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Was kind of hard to find coming off the L but once you find it, it's such a nice spot. Loved the games, loved the specials, and will be coming back for events such as trivia and pitch a friend. read more

Drinks were delicious. Bartenders were quick. Tour was fun. Place was nicely decorated. Simon was the BEST tour guide!!

The spiciest drinks. But so worth it. It's a staple when my parents visit. Ingredients are so so fresh. A smridge pricey but well worth it. read more

Stateside Vodka Bar - two glasses of lemonade - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really inviting small Vodka bar with some delicious drinks. I went here a few years ago and it popped up on my FB feed recently, got me thinking I should really make a return trip. The location comes a bit out of nowhere in a neighborhood in Philly but I highly recommend you give this place a visit if your looking for a scene different from the typical sports bar to kick back some quality cocktails. They also serve food if you want to soak up some of the liquor. Cheers and as always SYOY!!! read more

Great atmosphere. Happened to just find this place on a Friday evening and what a good evening it turned out to be. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good music and very smooth vodka. I lucked up and was able to go on the tour which comes with a free shot of vodka. It was very informative!!! I will definitely be returning. They also have all of their vodka bottles hand-made and for the month of June they have a Pride bottle read more

Stateside Vodka Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Vodka's not my thing unless drowned within an extraordinary Bloody Mary. So my question is this... does the brand or painstaking distillation method of what is essentially a clean, colorless liquid really matter if you're submerging the entire thing in Worcestershire, Tabasco, tomato juice and pepper. Small batch, Grey Goose, Smirnoff or drunk tank lighter fluid like Popov - does it really matter in my combustible cocktail of choice. Probably not... but who really wants to be seen with a bottle of Popov. Don't raise your hand, you'll embarrass yourself. Cheers. read more

My friends and I planned to come here around the start of the pandemic and of course that got cancelled. We finally made it happen this weekend - and I have to say that I'm sorry it took us soo long! What a fantastic place. We bought groupons for the tour (who knew groupon was still around?!? haha). We got a drink and then headed into the production facility to learn about how their vodka is made. Our tour guide Russo was fantastic. The tour was really informative and everyone in our group thought it was great. A free shot of Stateside vodka was included w the price too! We stuck around afterwards for some drinks in the tasting room. When the tasting room is open - they can't be running production - due to liquor laws. They also are not allowed to have a kitchen - so they have snacks to serve like humus and chips and Elios pizza. But you really don't come here for the food. The drinks have creative names and each one we tried we liked. They even have beer for the non vodka drinkers. My boyfriend enjoyed a Human Robot beer that is local to the Kensington area. (need to try that brewery next). Def gonna make my way back here again! read more

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Great cocktails and experience all around. Don't leave without grabbing a couple of cases of Vodka Sodas or Surfsides!

I feel like this is one of the better-kept secrets in the city and could not gatekeep any longer! This is one of the local distilleries in the city, offering tours on Saturdays but also is a bar with amazing craft cocktails and discounts on any and all things Stateside Vodka from your local wine and spirits! I haven't had the food here but I've tried several of the cocktails and they're all great - my favorites being the mezcal cucumber one and the espresso martini. This is also astounding because all cocktails are only $10 (a steal or happy hour price most other places for the quality) and half off on Wednesday's for happy hour. They have happy hour for cans the other days! The bartenders are super personable and happy to make you a drink based on your preferences - you can also try a vodka flight or buy surfsides and seltzers to go for a discounted price. Can't recommend more read more

The problem is she didn't give me the time of day. Zero chance to speak with her reasonably about the situation and/or get another bar manager involved. She was in a full ego/power trip. By the way, I came back later the same day after about 14 drinks and had 3 more at your place so that just solidifies how bad she was at her job. read more

Urgh, this place is the best. I almost don't want to review it because I don't want it to get too crowded, but simply put fantastic drinks & fantastic staff. read more

Such a great place for drinks. On the weekends you can even take a tour of distillery for free which just adds to the whole experience. Absolutely love that the stateside used in many of the cocktails is infused with different fruits or even jalapeños. So many unique cocktails at a great price! read more

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I was a huge fan of Stateside after visiting the bar and distillery for the first time. My friend and I just went for drinks, and they have a really nice cocktail menu. Even if you're not too into vodka, their cocktails taste good and they are fun and have exciting names. I ordered the purple drank which was a really good vodka egg white cocktail. They also have a food menu and several different infused vodka flavors. Some flavors were a little out there but it's also fun to get a flight of those and try the different flavors! I would take a tour of the distillery next time since I liked the bar! read more

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This distillery and vodka bar lives up to its description "hip cocktail lounge with upmarket drinks". I live in NJ, work in Philly...but find myself coming back over the bridge to find craft cocktail spots on the weekend. Hence me finding this hip spot. I visited on a Saturday afternoon with my husband and opted to skip the tour and head straight for the bar. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. We tried their infused vodka flight and two craft cocktails. The flight was awesome!! Each shot tasted like the infused flavor and the vodka was very smooth. They had savory flavors that would pair well with cooking (i.e. a bangin' vodka sauce). We also tried the sweet chili wings and loaded fries off the food menu. Both were great, especially the fries topped with a fried egg! My only disappointment was one of the craft cocktails. I ordered the "purple drank" which was actually pink and tasted like grapefruit juice and vodka...no hint of grape juice, ginger liqueur, or cream yvette (as was listed). I noticed someone else ordering the same drink and his was purple, which makes me think the bartender left out some components. When you have drinks with 4-5 ingredients they should taste and look the same regardless of who is making them. Overall great, casual spot for a low key date or hanging with friends. read more

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Stopped in here for a distillery tour with a friend from out of town and we had a great time! We ended up being the only ones on the tour and had a great time with the guide. He was super knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the brand- we had a lot of fun and it was cool learning about the distilling process and the history of a local business. The tour ticket includes a shot of your choice (we went with the pickle vodka). We also got the jalapeno martinis. I usually love jalapeno vodka but this was way too spicy for me. Still, I appreciated the variety of flavors they had and wish we tried more. Excited to come back here in the summer! read more

I feel inclined to express myself by way of a list: 1) Any location on this planet that utilizes alphabet light fixtures to spell out words is a winner in my book - excuse my basic-ness but I truly love those things 2) This distillery serves their own handcrafted vodka and their cocktails are actually wonderful. The waitress recommended a pink one that had a profound ginger taste and now I wish to recommend it to you (The Day Walker) 3) I had high hopes that the quality of what we ate would parallel the complexities of our drinks, however the food was unmoving - especially the pizza Overall I would say great for drinks but save your meal for destination 2. read more

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Went to an event here a few weeks ago and loved it! They're not open to the public yet, but once they do here are some things you can expect: -deliciously strong craft cocktails made by awesome bartenders (manbun ratio is high here so you know they're good) -a unique event space for your private party (the tasting room would be great for a small party, and the distillery area could accommodate a larger group like a rehearsal dinner) -tours of the distillery where you can learn about how 2 (pretty attractive) area brothers started this operation in their parents basement and had to take it above ground when dad said gtfo -a dimly lit, intimate space kind of off the beaten path, great for tinder dates you don't want anyone to run into you with Will definitely be revisiting once they are officially open! read more

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Great happy hour drinks! Snacks are subpar, but they really don't skimp on the alcohol.

Pre covid shit show Spicy vodka martinis And Shazam all night * * shout out to the hip hop music that had me rediscovering old favorites. And the jalapeño vodka. And the habanero vodka I shared with my dear friend Nick read more

There are few times I'm willing to shell out $10+ for a drink, but when it's good - it's good. I waddled in here on a snowy Saturday, and the vibe was perfect for a boozy blizzard snow crawl. They boast many signature cocktails, and honestly, I had a hard time choosing. The drinks are about $10-11 a pop, which is honestly a steal because their vodka is as smooth as it comes. Most of the time, vodka shoots me back to memories of my worst college hangovers, but I left Stateside with nothing but love in my tummy. The bartenders were lovely and precise in their mixology, and the drinks were amazing. One came with an ice cube that had FLOWERS frozen into it. It was BEAUTIFUL and made me feel like a fancy, classy lady - this was the "Winter is Coming" cocktail, just incase you're searching for a very instagrammable drink. I chose the Philadelphia Politics, a pink, lemony gin/vodka concoction. It was palatable, smooth, and sophisticated. These are not words I typically throw into a Yelp review, so you know it's sincere. There was lots of room to sit or stand on the day and time we came here, but I could see how this place could very easily get crowded. They do offer tours and a delicious, unique bar food menu, but I can't comment much on either as I just stuck to my drink. The music, however, was the best playlist of jams to sing along to - I can NEVER resist the "BAH BAH BAHHHH" of Sweet Caroline, no matter the setting. I'm definitely keen to come back here. It's a great hang for a girls day or date night, and definitely worth EVERY penny! read more

I have been drinking their vodka for years, but just went to the distillery for the first time and loved it. The cocktails were really interesting and they are all $10 each. Between me and my friend we ended up trying almost all of them and liked them all. They have food which is a huge plus because not all the distilleries in the area offer it. We got a few things from the menu and they were pretty decent for typical bar food. They also have a ton of vodka infusions you can try. We ended up getting along pretty well with the bartender and she had us try the corn vodka shot. It was weird and I personally was not a fan of that one, but I dont hate that I tried it. All the staff we interacted with were great and the service was excellent. I have not went on the tour, so I cant say anything about that, but I really enjoyed this place and will most likely become a regular pretty soon. read more

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This bar was AMAZING. If you are a vodka drinker, this place is dangerous. I repeat, it is DANGEROUS. I'm talking you can easily drop $200 on drinks solely at this location because each drink is honestly so delicious. All of the bartenders were awesome. The drinks were strong. They have infused vodka which literally tasted like no alcohol. It is DANGEROUS. Deliciously dangerous. Safe to say, while there, we got a little...buzzed. They also provided a small food menu with a few options like a burger or a stateside burger or wings with 3-4 flavors. The food was actually good too which surprised me for a distillery. They offer tours for $10 but why even bother. Just go drink! read more

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Our group of 10 descended upon Stateside this past Saturday, and we were treated w/grace and patience as we settled in. While the vodka is quite good (very smooth), and the cocktails AWESOME, the STAFF is the star here. Though they no longer make use of their food truck, they were very helpful in steering us toward restaurants and allowing us to bring/order food to eat in their tasting room/bar. They had great patience w/us as we sorted ourselves out and ordered their snacks and cocktails. Did I already say the cocktails are AWESOME?! They made sure to reserve our table for us after the tour as well, uninitiated by us. Their tour and their story are worth the $10. Our guide was wonderful: he was passionate about their product, very informed, and funny. I wish I was better at remembering names to give a more personal shoutout. Nonetheless, you can't go wrong w/Stateside. We will go back. read more

Nice lil bar with a distillery attached. The distillery offers tours a few times a day. The tour is about 30 mins and comes with a sample of the vodka. Check Groupon for a deal on the tour. The drink menu seems like it changes up every so often. The flavors of vodka and the cocktails are rather adventurous in my opinion lol. The bartenders were rather nice and they give complimentary water which is always needed while drinking lol. They have a very small food menu. I would check it out again. read more

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Stateside is by far my favorite place to get a few good cocktails before or after dinner in Fishtown. The vodka goes down so smooth and all of their cocktails are made with natural products. If you're a fan of jalapeño vodka, the All Inclusive is a must try. It is refreshing and the jalapeño isn't too overpowering - also just look at the glass it comes in! The bartenders were awesome and just an overall great atmosphere. read more

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It all started with two brothers and a dream. I enjoyed every moment of learning about Stateside Vodka, and tasting the result of the dream in the Federal Distilling Room next door. A Groupon and scheduling luck landed my group of four with a private tour of the distillery lead by brother, Matt. He shared with us the inspiration, the journey and what makes Stateside Vodka special, in addition to distilling tools named after the characters in Gilligan's Island. Some brewery and distillery tours can be boring, but not this one! In addition to the tour being genuinely interesting, being able to sip on our cocktails from FDR didn't hurt. We had even more luck on our side, as everything in FDR was half off the night of our visit. Tasty, yet deceptively strong cocktails, such as the Brower's Concubine, Walk of Shame and Friends with Benefits had me enjoying fancy beverages without feeling guilty over breaking the bank. Our table was also able to load up on snacks such as the perogies, whipped ricotta, deviled eggs and spinach & artichoke dip. Our servers in FDR were friendly and attentive. Everything about both Stateside and FDR was down to earth and inviting. In addition to a fun evening out, Stateside Vodka has a least one new supporter. If you are a fan of vodka, local businesses and good food, this is the place to go. read more

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I love this place! Drinks are extremely refreshing and they offer a variety of cocktails for every type of person. During your first visit, the bartenders provide a small taster of the vodka, which has a slightly sweet taste to it. They offer tours, but it is 10 dollars for each person. I enjoyed that in some of their drinks you will find lavender water or cucumber water in them. They also offer a tequila infused vodka in some of their drinks. Don't be afraid, it lacks heat, but offers a great taste. read more

Stateside Vodka Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania