Dragon Distillery

I had the pleasure of hanging out at Drangon Distillary for a few hours today. This hidden gem is across from the airport & can be hard to find for your first time, but it is SOOO worth it. From the moment you step in the door, you are met with really cool mideval decore. I didnt order any hot food, but it all smelled so delicious. I did taste my kiddo's cheese cake, and it was heavenly! I also purchased the drink package that included a glass to take home. There are a lot of unique and affordable drinks on the menu and the ones I tasted were delicious. I was with a crowd of 60, and the staff was kind, attentive, and fast. I will definitely be returning.

This place is a fun fantasy themed bar and restaurant with a TON of games to play and a nice relaxing atmosphere. The food so far has been great and the staff very friendly. They have quite a drunk selection with a whole bunch of specialty cocktails with Spirit that they may themselves. I found this place while walking my dogs waiting for Camp Bow wow to open and I'm glad I did so far it's been a diamond in the rough in the middle of nowhere

So many choices. Each with distinct flavor. Was excited to learn they do not add sugar after the distilling process and it's distilled 40x, making it very smooth! Since it's made with Maryland corn, it's naturally sweet. We loved the cherry blossom martini, so had to purchase the lemon meringue moonshine and cherry almond vodka and asked for the recipe to recreate it. Such a great experience! Highly recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Quiet Fire Behind Red Dragon: Authenticity Bottled Red Dragon Distillery in Frederick is unlike anything I’ve experienced—and I’ve been a state food inspector in Pennsylvania for over a decade. The medieval theme is incredibly well done and gives the whole space a sense of purpose and personality, not just decoration. It’s immersive and thoughtful—just like everything else here. The moonshine, made without sugar, is absolutely outstanding. Smooth, flavorful, and unlike any other I’ve tasted. The whiskey is equally refined. Even the bottles are unique crafted with care and creativity. We ended up getting the lemon meringue and espresso moonshine, which were phenomenal.What really blew me away, though, were the custom-designed vats and stills. I’ve seen hundreds of setups in my line of work, but never anything like this. The ingenuity here is truly impressive. The owner is one of the most courteous, genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Passionate about his craft without ever being pushy. It’s clear he built this place with integrity from the ground up. The prices? Extremely fair. No gimmicks, just honest value and outstanding quality. Red Dragon Distillery is the kind of place you remember—not because it tries to be flashy, but because it’s grounded, excellent, and real. Thanks for a wonderful experience Mark we will definitely be back!

such good cocktails & super cool atmosphere! love that they had a lot of games available to grab to play & the axe throwing being right there was also neat to be able to watch!

This is the ultimate haven for fans of all things science fiction, fantasy and hand crafted premium spirits. This woman & veteran owned business holds the title as the first distillery in the city. During my visit I tried my hand at axe throwing and succeeded by hitting the target once. Among all the spirits I tried, the FIGzilla was the most tasty. This whiskey was smooth and packed a heavy dose of vanilla that could not be missed

A great place to grab a bottle for home or a drink or two! Whiskey, rum, vodka, and more! Fun atmosphere and fantastic service! If you don't stop in for their winter cocktails you're gonna miss out!

This place was great! Food was good. The baklava cheesecake was amazing!!! And the cocktails were delicious! We had the signature cocktail sampler (and a couple of others too ;). Also rolled a die for a random drink! Yum. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and clearly enjoyed their job! Highly recommend!

A dear friend told me about Dragon Distillery, a veteran-owned distillery in Frederick that specializes in whiskey, moonshine, vodka, gin, rum, and brandy. On a rainy Saturday evening, it wasn't super busy. The room was decorated with medieval flags, weapons, and knight sculpture. If you were in the mood for games, they have an axe throwing area as well as a bookcase of board games. My fiance and I opted in for a spirit tasting, which consisted of 4 0.25oz tastings and came with souvenir shot glasses. My fiance tried their Basilisk Bourbon, Dragon Dog Rye Whiskey, Djinn's Ginger, and Joust Gin. He admitted that all of them were pretty tasty. However, the Joust Gin stood out the most. I tried their FIGZilla Fig-infused Whiskey, Fannie Tutt Lemon Meringue Moonshine, SFC Tutt Strawberry Cheesecake Moonshine, and Holiday Happiness Vodka. Among the tastings, the FIGZilla Fig-infused Whiskey was a winner! After the spirit tastings, we stayed for one round of cocktails. My fiance enjoyed the Dragon Mule, which was made with Djinn's Ginger Vodka. I enjoyed the Get Figgy With It, which was made with FIGZilla Fig-infused Whiskey. Before leaving Dragon Distillery, we purchased a few bottles of liqueur. Since they had a bottle promotion where you get 50% off the third bottle, we purchased 2 bottles of Joust Gin and 1 bottle of FIGZilla Fig-infused Whiskey.

So, Dragon Distillery. We'd heard about them during our previous jaunts to Frederick and the ambiance was amazing. The rest of this is gonna read "mixed" but we had a lot of fun They're kind of tucked into a office building rihgt near the municipal airport, FYI and can be a bit tricky to find. Their entrance is right behind one of the bigger trees and where a bunch of attachable trailers park. We loved all the drinks we had, the soft pretzel with crab dip and the ambiance. It was an awesome time. Google Maps is accurate by the way, ignore that blurb on their website. I'm also not entirely sure why you need a reservation via open table. Even with Star Wars trivia happening, there were still a few tables open. FYI: The bathrooms are out a separate door and then a decent way down the hallway (you have to follow some arrows on the floor and the signage isn't the best). Also, check there's nothing going on in Frederick that could block roads (We got stuck behind Frederick Running festival and had to re-route back into town). Also FYI: If you call them, you get their answering service (the option to leave a message really should be the "press 2" option, not all the way at the end). We called because of the aforementioned minor issue and left a message (I wonder if this prompted the ensuing emails from OpenTable 2 hours later) but I'm super curious how efficient this is for pickup etc.

Dragon is always a delightful experience! We've been going for years, though sporadically over the past few. The owner, though, still recognized us when we walked in the door (even after a year or so). She is so kind and knowledgeable. The spirits are always tasty, and they often have new ones to sample. The Dragon's Den is very fun. Yummy food, though I do wish there were one or two more vegetarian options. We got the nachos on this occasion, and they were really good. The drinks are the main attraction, and the menu is quite extensive. You really can't go wrong! There's plenty of seating (but it can get quite full). Our favorite part is that there are various board games to grab and play. Axe throwing is available, too. Highly, highly recommend!

This is a great place to grab some elevated bar food and have a great cocktail. I don't like cocktails that are too sweet so their elvish suicide is perfect! In the winter they have a boozie apple cider and hot chocolate that are amazing! For food you can't go wrong with their nachos and their cold dip is made with pickles! Their servers are all really nice and the service is fast. In addition to food and drinks they offer axe throwing. I've never done it there myself but it does look super fun.

We had such a great time here today! My friends got a Groupon for axe throwing and we were in! I'm not much of a drinker so they let me exchange my drinks for more axe throws! I can't remember everyone's names but the service was amazing and Zach was a great guide for the axe throwing. I can't wait to come here again, maybe for a birthday party!

I'm A little late for this review, but wanted to circle back to say my experience at the Dragon Distillery. This was my second time coming and came for a yelp event. I appreciate how this place takes pride in the work they do. I love that it has this game of thrones theme. I had a good time ace throwing and playing different games. This is a cool place to try something different and drink local liquor. Enjoy!

This is one of the few places I am willing making a trek to from DC/Bethesda. Excellent collection of liquors, great decor (anything with dragons will always score high with me), and a chance to throw some axes to boot! They also sell these amazing boozy cupcakes that are super delicious! They are a family business and I think it shows because everyone there is always super courteous. Will be back as soon as I finish my bottle of coffee flavored rum!

The place is amazing I came for an event but definitely planning on returning with friends to try the axe throw and food and just a fun place. Next time I am not driving so I can try some of the drinks that sound amazing like lemon meringue lemon aid. Definitely going to be on my agenda

Axe throwing + drinks + table games, great fun time for some friends to get together. Drinks are great taste with good time explanations and description.

This place is awesome. Stellar service and huge drink selection. I plan on coming back often.

Amazing service and drinks! Our server was SO kind and helpful. A cute small bar with great food and fun board game options.

This place is so fun! Great atmosphere, great food and of course, the drinks are out of this world. We went for the ax throwing. It was a great way to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommended - you should try it!

My husband and I made a trip all the way up to Frederick specifically to try out this distillery and we were not disappointed. Seriously some of the best spirits we've ever had. The variety alone was impressive not to even mention the quality! Their cocktails are HUGE and they don't skimp on the good stuff. We both did a tasting; my favorite was the Butterfly Liqueur and my husband's fav was the Snallygaster Whiskey. We also each got a couple of cocktails which were awesome! I really liked the Desert Sunset and their Dragon Mule. The ginger vodka they use is extremely intense on its own but works great in a mule. I ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich, my husband got the jalapeno burger and we split the buffalo chicken dip soft pretzel. We weren't sure how good the food would be since it's not really what they specialize in but we enjoyed everything! Great bar food and hits the spot after a couple of cocktails. We did have a smidge bit of trouble when the kitchen accidentally lost our food order. But they were super awesome about it and to compensate us for the extended wait they gave us a discount on the food and an extra round of ax throwing! We had such a great time and we can't wait to go back soon!

Very friendly staff & excellent drinks. I definitely recommend doing a tasting here!

really good food and great booze. special releases are amazing. very friendly, knowledgeable staff that gives a great presentation of their products. Great atmosphere and not expensive. we live in Baltimore, but consider this a second home.

Their bread bowl dips are amazing!! Perfect snack to pair with a sampler. I can see why they have a 5 star rating. The ambience, high quality cocktails and liquor, super helpful and kind staff. I'm definitely coming back and bringing more friends!

Great time , me and my frIend went for a quick day trip, it was about a hour drive for us . We arrived walked into the establishment, we were greeted ever so kindly by staff , and we went to the bar area to begin the tasting . They have an assortment of items , you get a menu and then you can select up to four times to try and get the history on. Then also you get to read the other menu they have that has there creative named cocktails . I feel in love with what my friend had it tasted like coffee but had this foam on top and it was everything sunshine in your mouth and had a kick to it . Do not get me lying about the name , it was so delicious that I forgot the name but I had three of them . However they always have plenty of selections to try and I recommend while you are drinking that you take advantage of the axe throwing station right next to the bar

I'm visiting from out of town, and it was my first time at a distillery, so I may have just missed the point. They only had one server and the service was slow, slow, slow (don't worry, I still tipped 20%). We ordered and paid with our phones, so all she did was run food. You couldn't order water on the phone, and they only served drinks that fit their gimmick. You can't order a beer, or something common like a Jameson and ginger. The food was so so. Burgers are served with Lays potato chips, clearly the point of the place is the gimmicky drinks. Another distillery might have been better, but if you're from out of town and not used to this type of bar, I would just avoid distilleries altogether and go to a normal restaurant or bar.

Absolutely fantastic. The drinks are great, the theme is super fun, and they have axe throwing! I tried quite a few drinks and loved all of them. They have a cool skull cup that you can keep If you order the drink, as well as a dragon mug! Tons of board games to play and the staff are super friendly.

Great place to go for a date on the weekend Favorite liquors to buy are the basilisk bourbon and Cherry Chainmail Vodka Favorite cocktail was the last joust Favorite snack was the spinach and artichoke dip in a bread bowl Axe throwing and board games! I can't say enough positive things about Dragon Distillery. My wife and I have been here several times before and it has become my favorite bourbon. The owners Mark and Tanya, are absolutely wonderful. They love to talk about the distilling process, the history of their distillery, their puppy, etc., very friendly people who love what they do. Recently a new addition opened up that has more seating. This new area also comes with food now being able to be served, more delicious speciality cocktails, boardgames are available to play, and axe throwing is a new feature.

Great place to meet with friends in a casual environment and they have awesome tasting food and drinks.

This is a great place to hang out with a group. My group enjoyed playing some of the board games that they had out. The food was good, but the pretzels were not traditional pretzels or what we expected when ordering them. I liked that they have spirit flights or mixed drinks so there was something for everyone. I did feel the axe throwing was not as good as some others in the area (I'd go to stumpys if axe throwing was my main objective). I liked the punch but the mule was not to my liking. I would recommend dragon distillery and I would come back again!

This place was really fun. My wife and I went for the first time today to just see what it was all about. We each had a cocktail from the huge drink menu and ordered the crab dip in a bread bowl. Drinks were solid and the crab dip (covered in Old Bay) was excellent with plenty of crab and came with chips and bread wedges. There are lots of games to play and axe throwing, both of which I will take advantage of next time. Apparently they were having a Dungeons and Dragons comedy show (unique concept) tonight and have weekly D and D gaming sessions where they provide Dungeon Masters too. And they have quite a bit of merch, including things like gaming dice. Overall a really fun and interesting place. I'll be back.

I absolutely LOVED Dragon Distillery. My gf suggested we check it out one random Saturday, so checked to see if they were still open (it was like 4pm), they were, so we headed over. We took a tour of the distillery with the owner, which was really cool, and then got to sample some of the products with his wife. All the products are high quality, and you can tell a lot of love goes into the distilling process. We ended up purchasing several bottles, and closing out the evening at a restaurant downtown that the owner recommend. Fast forward to two weeks later, we held our own tiny tasting for friends after a dinner party my husband and I hosted and the vodkas we bought were a HUGE hit! I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area, or even going out of your way if you aren't. +Chainmail Cherry - Almond Vodka +Medieval Mint Flavored Vodka +Make your own Whiskey Workshop

The family celebrated my 70th birthday here in March. The medieval theme is fun. Everyone was very accommodating and we had a great time. The food and drink was very good. Matt made the axe throwing fun and safe. They have a nice selection of spirits to try from the distillery. We would definitely recommend Dragon Distillery for a fun and relaxing outing.

Dragon Distillery was such a fun date night for us. We made reservations for 5:30 on a Saturday evening, which is definitely recommended because they were busy the entire time we were there. The drinks are definitely interesting; we ordered the cocktail flight and had fun trying the different ones. I really enjoyed the one with whiskey and cream soda. If you like sweeter drinks then they for sure have a few you'd enjoy. The food was pretty decent for pub food. We shared the crab dip in a bread bowl- this was quite tasty- and also shared the club sandwich- which was decent, nothing to write home about. What really stood out, was the fun theme of this place and the axe throwing! we did axe throwing and threw some ninja stars and it was so. much. fun. Who knew? Seriously, it was just really cool to throw some axes and ninja stars on a date. Also a bonus, the board games they had. We love boardgaming and they had a decent variety of games you could borrow. We also played Azul, (a beautiful board game I highly recommend) on our date. Overall, great place, I highly recommend checking out!

Such a cool place! First of all, I can't get over the epic dragon logo and the super cool inside of the distillery. Full of knight mannequins and a medieval feel. So, we paid literally $5 a person for a personal tour AND a FREE SHOT GLASS with the dragon logo on it!!! You just can't beat that price. The tour was great, a little short but the guy really went into depth about the process. Then we did some tasting -- wowza! Never did a distillery tasting so it was a bit wild for me, but the canned lemon meringue pie moonshine was SO GOOD, we ended up buying a four pack!! I bough a glass to match my free shot glass and then the guy even gave us some free stickers! What a fantastic place. Would go back in a heartbeat if I was craving a new vodka or some moonshine!!

Great place for some strong drinks! This is a hidden gem in frederick. I did the tour to learn more about them and it was a great experience. The owner is really nice and informative. I also did the tasting which is good. My favorite were the blueberry and cream soda flavors. These dtinks are pretty strong! Drink with caution! They also offer member points which can be used for gifts later Parking lot with anple spaces available. The tour is led by the owner which is great! The drinks are not for light drinkers. Tastings are also available.

An amazing tour and tasting spot. This place will make you want to purchase all of their products in an instant. Will return. The jalapeño burger and chips was cooked to perfection. And I did actually leave with a couple bottles. Lol.

My husband and I stopped here after camping on the AT for the weekend. We had such a great experience! There is something for everyone here-board games, all kinds of food, drinks (not just liquor, but all kinds of cocktails too), and of course throwing axes and ninja stars! They even have trivia on Friday nights and other events. It's a really awesome place to go and I would highly recommend if you are in Frederick. (Please note that they do not allow anyone under 21 years old in their establishment. I noticed the signs on the way out the door).

Great place! Had a great date night with hubby. Food is good and bourbon is great! Can't wait for their basilisk bourbon to come back into stock but will definitely be back. Staff is friendly and helpful. Do the axe and ninja start throwing!

What a GREAT time. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. Made axe throwing for the first time fun even though we were a little nervous. Oh and the spirits were EXCELLENT. Owners were there and treated us like regulars. 100% we'll return to throw another day.

We loved this place!! Ashley guided us through the extensive menu and we tried some great cocktails! Ax throwing was so fun!!!! Highly recommend!

What a unique and enjoyable experience! Dragon Distillery, as the name insinuates, is decked out in mid-evil decor and centralizes its theme on Dungeons & Dragons. When you first walk in, you are surrounded by knight statues, dragon wall art, and most importantly, a friendly and approachable staff. The owner, Mark, began by giving us a tour of the behind-the-scenes distillery process. He explained in detail exactly how they distill their spirits and showed us all of the equipment they use to do so. He also went on to mention some of the local businesses they are collaborating with including Flying Dog and Barley & Hops. After giving us his undivided attention during the tour and entertaining our questions, Mark introduced us to another member of the staff who poured our tastings. We sampled 8 different spirits including a variety of vodkas, gins, and moonshines. My personal favorite sample was the Joust Gin mixed with their True Tonic syrup, which added a cinnamon kick to the gin. Dragon Distillery calls their gin "Gin for non-Gin drinkers" because of its unique taste. Rather than a pinecone flavor, the Gin has a sensational number of botanical flavors. This business opened their doors in 2016 and I am incredibly impressed by their professionalism, unique style, and delicious spirits. As a local of Frederick city, I am ecstatic to have this Distillery so close to home. Mark and his staff make you feel welcome and go out of their way to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. 10/10 would recommend a trip here.

This place is a real surprise. The whiskey is great, the tour was informative and the cocktails were far more than I expected. The espresso mint martini was excellent. Plus it is a veteran owned shop that honestly knows their science.

Love this place. We stopped by on Saturday for tasting with Axe throwing. COVID safe with lots of spacing, masked staff and cleaning protocols obvious. Tasting was truest yummy and so many choices for sugar free needs. We bought five bottles to go- great discounts and overall pricing. Food was reasonable and fine bar fare. Axe throwing was a blast and the guy that taught us was patient and everyone got at least one good stick! Decor was fun and unique. This was so worth the drive from Northern VA. Scared to tell the truth as I plan on going back often and don't want to fight the crowds but owners so warm and talented, I can't keep this one to myself! Reservations strongly recommended.

I'm so happy I learned about this place via a livingsocial deal. It was $8 for two tours, tastings, shot classes, and very nice leather coasters. Plus you're supporting a local business which is a plus too. I don't think they are making bank on this livingsocial deal but it's getting their name out there more, which is good for them. My brother and I went on the tour on a Saturday afternoon and they were pretty busy. There were 8 people on my tour and a similar number on the tour following us. We didn't need any kind of reservation -- just show up and let them know you'd like to take a tour. The facility is on the small side and run mostly by just one single individual. You could really see his passion for his business too. I tasted the mint vodka which was really different (good for hot chocolate!) and also the lemon meringue moonshine. Lastly, I'm a total gin girl so I had to try their gin, but I wasn't crazy about that one. It was just too much stuff going on in it. Overall, totally recommend if you're in the area!

Awesome place to take a tour and tasting. Very informative and interesting in their process. Customer service is fantastic and they support active duty and veterans for their service. You have to try their canned mixes their soooo goood. We ended up buying some of their canned mixes and a bottle of whiskey. They also gave us a voucher for a restaurant downtown that serves drinks with their products, don't miss this gem!

When we first walked in, I was sure I was going to not like it here. The tasting area was packed and it was crazy loud. The acoustics (very high ceilings) make everything louder than it really is, and it just seemed too overwhelming. They typically have two people behind the bar but only had one, which made the wait for a tour and tasting a little lengthy, but nothing too bad. We browsed the merchandise and waited. No biggie. We didn't really want to go on a tour (when you've seen one distillery, you've seen them all, right?) but we are glad we did. The owner is fantastic and such an interesting guy. I love hearing how people come in to starting such a unique business, and his story is a great one. (I won't ruin it for you- it's really fascinating.) After the tour we got a seat in the tasting area and shared samples from their 8 offerings. (each tasting is for 4, but they let you share so you can try all of them- so great!) We really liked all of them, but the lemon moonshine is sooooo good. We bought the Longbow Lemon. Their branding might not be hipster-ish, the dragon stuff might be a bit kitschy, but you can't argue with the product. 100xs distilled vodka is delicious. The care and thoughtfulness put into these spirits is immense and you can literally taste the difference. We will for sure be back. Of note if you are a family with young ones- it is dog friendly (but dogs can't go in the distillery area/tour for safety reasons) but not really kid-friendly. So glad we waited and I didn't leave after my first impression. This place is a gem!

Dragon Distillery and its owners are amazing. They walk you through every tasting with mixer/cocktail suggestions and a lot of love. They are both amazing. This is our 3rd visit and will not be our last. Come this upcoming Saturday, February 23, 2019 starting at 11a for a hosted event filled with the Human Society, food trucks, other vendors, and specialty cocktails and we will be there.

Fun family owned distillery with great variety of gins, vodkas, bourbons and more. First time here and plan to return.

Dragonfly was an aunt surprise . Husband and wife are owners so sweet and engaging with their customers. We love their idea of drinking different drinks in 99 minutes and comes with Axe throwing . A pirate atmosphere with costume for workers to wear . Food was delicious even had grapes leaves my favorites for a snack .

Get the bottomless deal. They can't be making money on this. Best distillery I have been to in a long time.

Fun place! The owners were friendly and super knowledgeable . We enjoyed samplers of bourbon, whiskey, vodka and rum . Quite a variety of flavors. Food was good and throwing the axes was new and fun. Great experience!

First time here and I will definitely be back! This place is very cool and the customer service was excellent... found this place from Groupon and we had no problem using it... we did axe throwing, a tour, and a tasting... first time axe throwing and the instructor Nate was so patient... server Haleigh was awesome..overall a great place and would highly recommend!!

Dragon Distillery us a fun place to visit. The tour and tasting were very informative and delicious! The axe throwing was just plain fun! We left with several bottles for our winter enjoyment.

A new place that has high promise. Fresh distilled spirits made for the modern age. The owners are great and will answer all your questions. The place had their grand opening on 2/13/3016. To the surprise of the visitors they were treated to samples and food and music. The trademark is an interesting story and the logo and decor is a dungeon and dragons players dream. Very well done and thought out. The Moonshine (yes I said MOONSHINE as in backwoods liquor) is smooth and distinctive. A great spirit I see great things from it for me and all of the Frederick area in the near future. If your into Vodka they got you covered there as well and my wife said it's very good. They will have flavored spirits within the next month and plan for a Christmas release of Bourbon they are in the process of making now. They have plans to make other spirits and will be teaming up with the other Frederick Distilling operations to put together a distillery tour. YEAH TOURS! So take the time and visit Dragon Distillery and take the tour and chat with the Dragon.

Very cool and unique...I went here with my fiance for date night. First, there was a really neat, quick & dirty distillery tour. I felt smart after, so it's worth it. Then, we sat at the bar area, which is pretty cozy, and did a tasting. Our faves were the mint, the lemon moonshine and my fiance loves the beer. Cool fact: The owners (I believe) are husband and wife and they're super cute and fun.

Sugar free drinks! I am a diabetic so my drink options are usually very limited or I have to drink a plain vodka soda. Dragon has fantastic sugar free drinks. Their bottomless drink deal is a great value also and I love the food. Great spot.

The staff was friendly and helpful. Good tour! The axe throwing was fun but wish we had more than 5 throws.