Reviews for Arbutus Distillery & Cocktail Lounge in Nanaimo, BC

Haven't been to Arbutus for a while been catching late boats from the mainland. Got lucky today with an early boat stopped by... and had a great six flight. Every time I come back there is usually something new that's what I love. I've never beendisappointed. Read more

Very chill space. I bet in the summer it?s fantastic with more light and a small outdoor patio. We tried a small flight of their... liqueurs. Nice staff. A wonderful addition in Nanaimo. Excited someone is making limoncello. Read more

I regularly buy their Elderflower liquor from Everything Wine to make cocktails, now that I get to visit their distillery itself... and discovered more goodies. The staff there is really knowledgeable and passionate about liquor. The cocktails are really goodtoo, highly recommend checking them out or try their specialty liquors. Read more

Amazing selection of hand made artisan spirits in the heart of Nanimo, a great place to stop for a cocktail or a tasting... flight! Their award winning Absinth and Rye are outstanding. Read more

Local Distillery producing Gin, Vodka, absinthe, rye and single malt. Flavored expressions of the Vodka and Gin, include... espresso Vodka (a family favorite and often requested) Citrus Gin hibiscus Vodka and honeyed rhum. Read more

I bought the Citrus gin recently, and lets just say I enjoyed more than one gin and tonic that evening. The flavor notes are so... crisp with a lovely dry finish. Being a bartender this is a product I'd be more than happy to work with and recommend to guests. Read more

Creative cocktails, handcrafted so don't expect quick refills. They are delicious so it's worth the wait!

The cocktails here are comparable to the best in Victoria or Vancouver but for some reason it's still possible to get a seat.