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    Thornton Distilling

    4.6 (105 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Food was good, but don't count on there being brunch available. They posted on Thursday that they do brunch Saturday and Sunday, but they didn't have it on Sunday. Really was hoping for a good brunch spot in the area since there still isn't. Service was good. Ambiance was good.

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    Analyn T.

    We come here for drinks, food and history! Old Fashioned and cocktails are all good. They have the best chicken wings. Do their tours if you want to get a glimpse of the prohibition history and the underground tunnel (well it's now covered). All the staff here are always so nice... we've been coming here for years! Always a great time.

    Lorri P.

    Robin was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!! Service was great!!! She was awesome! So knowledgeable about the brewery and gave us so much insight on the history. We so appreciated it because we love good historical stories! Our bartender Brandon was great too! Friendly and welcoming. They have a wedding space fyi and a nice patio as well to chill out in the summer! Looking forward to that! Next summer! We ordered the margherita pizza. It's a medium size and great to share! It is AMAZING! Filling and the tomato sauce is definitely homemade, best I've ever had! We had the cookie skillet too! OMG! Thee best!!!! It's nice, they have brunch on the weekends and they also do tours on the weekends! This is a 10/10! Highly recommended!

    Thank you to the amazing team of employees they made our experience most memerable. Cocktails were exceptional as were the starters and shared mains. A sincere "tip of the hat" to Andrew and Ari for one of the most historic, educational and gratuitous distillery tours...if you enjoyed a TN or KY bourbon trail adventure you will certainly be missing out if you don't visit Thorton Distilling. The Back Yard Bourbon Boys (BYBB) of Channahon IL say "Cheers"...see you all again soon!!!

    Katie N.

    Just ok for me. The vibe and history is what makes this place unique. As others have stated, the parking is kinda a drag. (Only a few spots out front and have to walk around the back to a lot.) I tried two of their cocktails, the planters punch and the lazy lemonade. The lazy lemonade was a frozen cocktail. Service was a little rude. Inside felt a little cramped.

    Ann-Marie H.

    Such a great experience! We had Kevin as our spirit guide, and he was absolutely amazing. Fun fact--he's also a SPED teacher and a bit of a historian, which made the tour even better. He gave us a lot of history, not just about the distillery but also about the town and Chicagoland in general. The food and drinks were great, and the tickets were only $15, which included a drink--such a perfect deal. After the tour, we stayed for lunch, and everything was decently priced. The food had that classic bar food taste, which, of course, means it was good! This is definitely a place I'd bring my parents or anyone interested in history, spirits, or beer-making. They have ample parking in the back, and from what I understand, it's also a great venue for parties and weddings. Our food came out quickly, and overall, it was an awesome experience. Highly recommend!

    Jamgul M.

    Thornton Distilling is a nice spot to have a quiet meal and relax or just hang out. I made it last hour of business but I still had a nice time. The drinks and food were cool. I especially liked the burger with bbq sauce and onion rings. Yesssssss!!! I'll definitely be back and next time and get the whole experience.

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    Steve A.

    Confusing but a good place for drinks and food. It isn't really a brewery but rather a distillery with a food menu. Thornton Distilling is listed on the Dixie Ale Trail. Even though it doesn't actually brew any beers, they have plenty from other local breweries. You can also get some pretty good food that's better than typical greasy bar stuff. After seeing this place was in the area, we came here. It's located in one of the older Chicago area buildings, made of old bricks and it feels like you went back in time. This place used to be a brewery ironically enough, even though now it's just spirits like whiskey. It's about $12 for the cheapest. We had a few of these. All good. Pecan Whiskey was the best of these. As for food, each of us got a Veggie Burger. It's $12 for a pretty big one. About the only thing as far as vegetarian choices. The rest of the menu is meats like barbecue, wings, and that. Good place to get some distilled spirits made on site, a lot fresher. It's more of a distillery than a restaurant. There's still a food menu of course, with meats such as barbecue and wings, along with a few choices like burgers for vegetarians.

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    Amazing venue, the drinks were top notch and the staff was very welcoming and friendly.

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    perfect experience--wow! The soulful-est cocktails

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    The people that own this place are the absolute best!!!!!! The building itself is total eye candy and the liquor is pretty good too!!!!!

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    Such a unique place! The workers are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming & the drinks are great!

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    Awesome drinks, the best flat breads. Wonderful atmosphere! Brie was a very knowledgeable bar tender! Give it a try!

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