Du Nord Social Spirits

This is the first time I had brewed coffee cocktail with Whipped cream on top. Amazing drink. People who like coffee will love this drink. I did not know that this a hot cocktail. But I might ask the bartender to make cold press cocktail. Not a big fan of hot cocktails.

I had been here with friends years ago when the cocktail bar was open. I remembered they had amazing drinks, so I stopped in to buy a bottle of their gin before I had to leave town. I ended up accidentally crashing a private gin-making party, but everyone was so so so kind! I met the owner and the distiller, and they were truly the nicest people ever. The cocktail lounge is no longer in operation, but you can get their liquor in local liquor stores. Highly highly recommend!!!

Mid level Gin at top shelf prices.

Arrived around 4:45 on a Friday and immediately impressed with the warm and welcoming atmosphere. There were a handful of kids, some babies, and mostly grown ups. I was admittedly nervous the establishment was going to be a bit pretentious but I was so wrong. Okay, the lines did take about 20 minutes but the bartenders were moving fast and I didn't take the length of the line to be due to their inefficiency-they were making craft cocktails and you can't rush the perfection of the drinks they made. We ordered Parkway to be delivered and enjoyed some pizza while enjoying our beverages. I really enjoyed my experience and look forward to returning!

Good cocktails. It was a bit noisy inside and it’s off the beaten path a little but it’s a cute neighborhood spot.

So grateful to have such an establishment in my neighborhood. They make very high quality spirits made with local ingredients. The tour is very interesting, the bartenders are charismatic and the happy hour prices are very reasonable. The cocktails are always evolving and fresh so every time you show up, it is an exciting new flavor.

Parking is terrible. Cocktails are good but very limited. They only serve gin, vodka, apple liqueur and coffee liqueur. Bar staff was really nice. We did the distillery tour. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. We had several drinks at happy hour too. My favorite was a gin drink with jalapeno. It kinda tasted like a spicy margarita.

Really great local distillery with some delicious cocktails. You bring / order your own food, but it has a really great, casual atmosphere that makes it great to sit and order a drink or two. Occasionally it seems like the bar is understaffed - I've been multiple times where it's taken quite a long time to get my drink, but it's well worth the wait, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to sit and wait.

I've been here a few times due to the minneapolis passport. Each time I stop in I always tell myself I need to come back because the drinks are fantastic. Warm and inviting environment and have always had a pleasant experience with any bartender I have encountered when I have stopped in. Stopped by after dinner for a nightcap drink. It had a good size crowd and 5 people ahead of us in line and only two bartenders. They kept apologizing for the wait ( it was only 5 minutes) and made sure to get everyone's order and would call when the drink was completed- awesome customer service. Henry Gatz super refreshing with just a little bite perfect for a light summertime beverage on a patio couldn't even taste the gin it was that smooth. 4/5 Saint Theresa was delicious. The ginger was the perfect addition great for winter! 4/5

I live in Longfellow so it pains me to give a bad review here. I gave it one star because I thought the drink, atmosphere, cost combination was very bad. I got the Henry Gatz as recommended by the bar tender. The drink was more ice and water than spirit and the spicy flavor profile they were aiming for just came across as spike jalapeño water. Very uninteresting. The space is also really stale. It is just a big room with tables and concrete floor. I guess they have a table shuffle board game, a projector, and some old good will style couches. They also have some board games. But it is definitely not a cool space. It is not a cozy space. And it was just genuinely uncomfortable. I was on both couches and that was a mistake. The shining light was the kindness of bartender. She was kind and fun and earned the sole star I am giving. Everything else was bad. If you want a good distillery experience, hit up Norseman in Northeast. That is a night and day improvement over Du Nord.

Super nice place to hang out and try a craft drink. They have a good mix of things to drink if you are not into drinking booze. We rented the space for a holiday party and it was great. The staff answered all of our questions about craft drinks and really helped make the evening fun. They have free onsite parking and have tours of how the make the spiritz.

Du Nord has immediately become a neighborhood favorite. its safe to say it's my favorite Distillery in the Twin Cities area. Food is not served but they provide menus for local spots that deliver. Taco Cat, Gandhi Mahal, Chris & Rob's, and Pizza Luce are the recommended spots for food delivery at the time of my last visit. The Apple liquor (Apple Du Nord) is superb! For Christmas, it was a gift that I have close family and friends not from the area. It was a hit, needless to say. I immediately fell in love with the various board games they offer for entertainment. This is my idea of a good time, alcohol and board games. Seriously. I have also been here for various professional and personal events. I appreciate how accommodating they are for events. Parking is mostly street parking but there is a small private lot available for patrons.

I stopped at du nord craft spirits for the first time because they are in my drink passport. I had a few of their gin drinks, and I enjoyed their house made gin a lot! I would definitely buy their gin and some of their other house made unique liquors! The other flavors in some of their drinks were very strong, though, like the pepper in the RBG drink. The seating situation was very difficult because it was open seating and it seemed like there was a comedy show next door that attracted a lot of guests. However, I am sure that is the case because they are so popular. Ultimately, I wouldn't come back for the seating/service, but I would buy their alcohol that they make!

I've been coming to Du Nord's since they opened. They have great drinks at reasonable prices. The bartenders are friendly. There is plenty of seating and you can bring in food, or order from local restaurants. This place gets busy, so the noise level is high. But, it's busy because it's good. I've found that if you come in before 7 or 8 it's fine. The crowd really picks up later.

Amazing home crafted spirits. We had the gin and the coffee liquor. And they inside has games music and plenty of seating. They have a great staff to help you walk through what liquor you want to try and then what drink to have. The history and passion is very well presented

Great place to have a delicious well-crafted cocktail. I tried the Wealthy Apple and loved it - crisp, refreshing, and topped with cranberries. Also tried the Dude, which was made with their coffee liqueur. If you like white russians, you will love the Dude. Great place to play games with friends - they have many to pick from. The bartender was super friendly as well.

I wish they had more outdoor seating, it was full! Indoors is a nice atmosphere too though. They have a good selection of board games. There were some really fun cocktails. I had the vodka switchel which was delicious. A little sweeter than I was expecting though. The only food on the menu is a giant pickle, so don't go on an empty stomach! There is a small parking lot, or street parking.

I tried some of their coffee flavored vodka at the Hook and Ladder Juneteenth concert. It holds up pretty well. You should try it too.

It took me awhile to get to Du Nord, but now that I've been, I've gone back a few times because I think it is great! The cocktails are reasonably priced, creative, and delicious! On Saturday's, they have a "make your own Bloody Mary" special that I'm a fan of. I've done the tasting tour twice through Groupon, and Ed, the tour guide, is entertaining, knowledgable, and passionate about local distilleries. They don't serve food, but there are often food trucks. As others have said, you can also bring in your own food. If you want to take some spirits to go, they only have 750mL bottles, and MN law states you can only buy 1/person/day.

This place is so much fun and i think it is going to be one of my favorite places in Mpls. The vibe is super chill and laid-back, great music, interesting and well-made drinks and the bartender on duty (forgot her name) was helpful and friendly. There is ample seating inside the distillery/cocktail room and patio. They also have a variety of board games and card games that you can bring to your table to play with. Additionally, they allow you to also bring in your own food/snacks from home/local restaurants; however, they also partner with a few other restaurants in the same area where you can call and make a delivery (menu's are by the window near the board game wall). I recommend anyone to come and try this place out. Definitely a fun place to socialize with friends.

First stop on a distillery tour. I enjoyed that the drinks here were moderately priced and just "slightly fancier" versions of regular cocktails. None of that weird, hipster $12 BS. The space was like most taprooms, nothing fancy. Unfortunately there was a birthday party going on and a handful of YOUNG kids running around the place. People: STOP BRINGING SMALL CHILDREN TO BARS. No one enjoys this. And if you do (grr) DON'T LET THEM RUN AROUND. Again, no one enjoys this. Props, also, for having water/glasses set out. I was DD and it makes it nice that I can help myself instead of having to wait at the bar.

I went here on a double date in the middle of winter and it was very warm and inviting. The projector screen was playing a recording of a wood burning fireplace and we raided their game shelves. The worker was very friendly and helpful. The drinks were a little hit and miss for everyone but I ended up finding one I really enjoyed, Strawberry Lemonade Vodka. Overall I would recommend to anyone who likes craft cocktails!

One of my favorite stops in the south side. Great place to get the gang together and chill out. Matt is hands down the best bartender in the city. He's always friendly and makes you feel like you're the only customer. The space is big enough for a large group. A little noisy, but no worse than any other place. The patio is nice when it's warm outside. Love the variety on the menu. And no, they don't serve food at distilleries. Just order in if there isn't a food truck outside.

I love every bit of this place. The location is close and parking is easy. The ambience is casual but intriguing, The patio is great, and a food truck arrived late afternoon before we left. The staff are SO friendly, helpful, and seem to really love their workplace. The bartenders go above and beyond - I noticed they all dip a coffee straw into each drink after they craft it and taste just a drop to ensure its the best it can be, just like a professional chef would do at a restaurant. And the drinks are all phenomenal. I wouldn't say this place is cheap exactly, but it's typical for the types of cocktails ($6-9 each), and due to the extra high quality of the ingredients, I find the prices totally reasonable. If you're on a strict budget, they have a couple daily specials that are generally less expensive than the menu cocktails. A few of us went here for a Groupon tour/drink/t-shirt deal. The tour was fun - relaxed but still really interesting. The person who led it (I've forgotten his name since we went a few weeks ago) was great - articulate, knowledgeable, and passionate. He explained how to make vodka, gin, and rye (rye takes longer, so while it's not yet available, it's coming soon), the differences between them, what they've done to make Du Nord unique (and better, I might add) and get a straight taste of each. It's the most flavorful gin I've ever had! I tasted of each of the drinks my group ordered, which ended up being half the menu - the Minneapolis Mule (blessedly refreshing - probably my summer go-to), Bees Knees, Smoked Vodka Lemonade (a special that afternoon), Gin & Joyce (another favorite - I'm a sucker for hibiscus), Fitz & Tonic, We the People (perfect creamy iced coffee pick me up), and something off menu my tour guide recommended - I can't remember the name but it included vodka, house-made amaretto and a pierced black cherry. You truly can't wrong ordering anything here. Plus it isn't just the booze produced in-house - they make almost all of their cocktail ingredients fresh too. And you can taste the quality in every sip.

Since visiting Du Nord for the first time last week I cannot stop telling people about them! Their drink menu is not at all what I would usually order (more of a whiskey/bourbon person), but every drink my friends and I tried was phenomenal! We tried the BSG (it's like a fresh, summer garden... fresh basil and strawberries make the drink naturally sweet without any hint of syrup or sugar), the Gin Old Fashioned (strong like I like them and a nice twist), the surprise winner the Matcha Man (frothy, smooth, great flavor combinations, delicious!!), the Fitz & Tonic (great presentation, great flavor, refreshing) and the Wealthy Apple (sharp, crisp, not overly sweet like you'd expect, tastes fresh and refreshing - I wouldn't have thought to order it but the sip of my friend's was delightful). I easily biked there on the Hiawatha Bike Trail. We enjoyed the indoor atmosphere and service as well as the fresh air on the outdoor patio. Highly recommend!

UPDATE: HH deals are now $2 off all cocktails. Awesome! Summer cocktail list is great, with even more options than this past winter. I would recommend the Mule & the coffee drink. I really enjoyed my happy hour here. The deals you can get during their 4-6PM happy hour are actually quite good, though the specials are only on certain basic cocktails. I was happy to pay $4 for a moscow mule, though! The ginger beer could have used a little more fizz, but I was happy with the flavor. The second cocktail I tried was the voyageur-- vodka, almond liqueur, hot cocoa, and whipped cream with chocolate shavings to finish it off. It was delightful on a cold winter's day, though I think they would benefit from investing in glassware that does not lose its heat so quickly since I'm already trying pretty hard not to chug my cocktail. I would love to come back for a tour, and hear that they have a great groupon deal that includes a tour, tshirt, and cocktail!

I love this spot! I've been there numerous times over the past few years, and it's always a nice time. There's a small parking lot attached, but ample street parking in the surrounding area. The interior has nice decor and good seating options, plus some board games and shuffleboard! They also have a cute little patio, which is great for some late summer afternoon drinks. Happy Hour is 5-6pm Monday through Friday, which gets you $2 off your drink. The last time I was there, it looked like they had updated their cocktail menu with some fun summer offerings. Some of the cocktails are a little edgier, and I haven't loved every single one I've tried, but I know what on the menu is a good bet and the bartenders are always happy to do some tweaking or get creative with a custom concoction. Du Nord often has food trucks on site, but they're also fine with you bringing or ordering in food of your own. I've hosted a few work events here (baby shower, holiday party, and happy hour), and they're always incredibly accommodating.

I enjoyed it! The cocktail selection is fun. The atmosphere is fine. The service could stand a bit of improvement. We went on a slow Tuesday night... there were 2 bartenders... and they were too busy talking amongst themselves to serve us... I'm not sure why they thought I came up to the bar if it wasn't to order... I'd go back again - I'm sure it was just an off night. But not super impressive.

I had the Ruth Basil Ginsberg and The Optimist, and they were both great. The reason I was unimpressed was my experience in line. The line is a slow moving beast, because the menu is large and the drinks are bougie. I understand that. But right before it was my turn to order, two women sidle up to the menus right in front of me. It was weird, but this is Minnesota, so I figured they'd probably move once the bartender came back. And anyway, no bartender worth their salt would stand for that BS. But then, a second bartender comes out from the back. And the women proceed to order! One of them even has the audacity to walk outside and confirm a third order! I couldn't believe it. I looked at the woman who stayed behind; she just stood there looking panicked and refused to make eye contact. I wanted to say something, but I knew I'd be instantly transformed into The Angry Black Woman(TM), so I bit my tongue and let it happen. The bartender who saw the whole thing was extra nice to me, but stopped short of calling them out. A simple "They were here first." to the second bartender would have resolved it before it started. Even a private "Sorry about them." after would've been something. But nope. I get that you're working for tips, but it's not okay to let people get away with nonsense. The fact that it happened, the bartender saw it, and nothing was done to stop it, made me feel unwelcome in a way that generic, saccharine 'niceness' doesn't fix. I won't be back.

We stopped in here tonight because we had a Groupon for this place. This is a really neat distillery they called a cocktail bar and it's so fun to have something just close that is a true cocktail bar with homemade spirits. I've been to a number of distilleries throughout this country most of the time the vodka and the gin becomes extremely better and just hard to drink. This was excellent smooth and very easy to drink. The bartender didn't excellent job of taking care of us we stayed to have an extra cocktail. They have some very unique cocktails on their menu one of which includes apple cider vinegar or I tried it it was excellent. If you're in this area I highly recommend stopping by and trying out this place. I guarantee that we will be back many times over with friends and family to experience these awesome spirits made right here in Minneapolis. Cheers everybody

We went on the distillery tour and tasting. It was very interesting and cool to see how everything works. The cocktails were amazing however they are very expensive. It's difficult to pay $14 for a cocktail when you can buy a bottle for $17. I do understand you pay for the expertise of the mixologist but it's kind of speedy! I definitely recommend!!!

I live for the Cafe Frieda cocktails! The mixed drinks here are inspiring, delicious and inventive without being pretentious. Best kept distillery secret in the Cities!

I am so psyched that this place has a cocktail room now! It's mere blocks from my home so last night after standard post-work errands (co-op, feed cats, etc.) we decided to catch the last bit of happy hour and try some spirits. From 4-6, all drinks are $2 off - which means beverages will cost you anywhere from $4-$7 (totally reasonable for quality, local spirits!). They have a long list of cocktails...many ways to enjoy their gin and vodka with three highlighted options: The Salty Dog (vodka, grapefruit juice, bitters, and a lightly-salted rim), a Moscow Mule (vodka, lime sour, ginger beer, lime garnish), and...I'm at a loss as to the third classic but that's only because I shy away from gin drinks and gravitate toward the vodka. I tried the Salty Dog because I am a sucker for greyhounds, palomas, and anything with grapefruit...and it was certainly good, but I gulped it down way too quickly. I prefer grapefruit juice with stronger notes of sour and I'm not sure if it was the bitters or the type of grapefruit juice they were using but it was a much mellower drink than I was expecting and before I knew it, I was back at the bar ordering round two! It wasn't a *bad* drink by any means (quite the opposite, in fact) but it was very. very. drinkable. The second time around, I went with a safer sipping-cocktail: Vodka Martini (with an olive...they have blue cheese stuffed or traditional). It was a thing of beauty and I protected it with my life as I walked across the room back to the comfy couches we'd claimed upon arrival. The service here is great - friendly staff behind the bar full of answers for any distillery-related inquiries. Like a lot of breweries around town, there are glass windows that allow you to look in on the inner-workings of the distillery, yet the tasting room doesn't feel overly-industrial. I like the piping and the loft-look but there's still warmth to the overall space. The variety of tables (high and low) as well as the couch/loungey corner = welcoming...and so are the drinks! They aren't allowed to make/sell food here, but they will feature food trucks on weekends - and you are encouraged to order or bring in food from any of the local restaurants - so while it would be cool to see what kind of food *they* would pair with their drinks, for now you get to be creative. One last note: if you read this review before January 24th, consider joining the "Du Nord Cocktail Club"...per their website: "To celebrate the opening of the cocktail room, we are offering a limited time opportunity to join the Du Nord Cocktail Club. Members of the Cocktail Club will be issued a membership card that multiplies their initial purchase price by two, three, or five times! Cards cost $250, $500, and $1000 and are worth $500, $1500, and $5000 respectively in cocktail room credits. Members will also get a Du Nord t-shirt and access to members only events."

Loved the atmosphere. The Passport Program brought us to this place. We tried 5 different drinks and all of them were amazing. They were simple yet delicious. One of the best whiskey sours we have had. Brought 2 bottles home with us. Looking forward to coming back!

Looking for freshly prepared craft cocktails using locally distilled liquor? It doesn't get any better than this! Craft cocktail lovers eat your heart out! Du Nord has partnered with the talented Mike Rasmussen (think La Belle Vie, Marin, Bluestem Bar) to design a cocktail menu that elegantly highlights their handmade L'Etoile vodka and Fitzgerald gin. Expect classic drinks like the moscow mule, gin & tonic and hot gin toddy, but with new twists like the "Salty Dog"- L'Etoile vodka, grapefruit & peychaud bitters. A personal favorite & new go-to drink is the "Steady Eddie" - Fitzgerald Gin, cranberry, lime sour & pinch of salt. Pair that with one of the many food trucks that visits on the weekend and you've got yourself an awesome date night, fun with friends & family or just a new casual neighborhood hangout. Looking to save a few $$? Hit up happy hour from 4pm-6pm every day! Want to learn more how they distill local ingredients into delicious liquor? They've got 1 hour distillery tours for only $10 that include sampling! They've even got a fun bottling party for groups that gives you hands-on experience at the distillery. You tour the production area, eat some food, and sample L'Etoile vodka and Fitzgerald gin! While beer tap rooms are all the rage these days in Twin Cities, they ain't got nothing on Du Nord Craft Spirits! It's one of Minnesota's first micro-distilleries & is now the first licensed cocktail room in the Twin Cities!

I had a Groupon to check out this distillery, and I was really glad I bought it! The staff is very friendly, and the cocktails are wonderful Their products (gin and vodka, currently) are 100% Minnesota-sourced. So cool to have a distillery in the Twin Cities that utilizes local ingredients. They now are able to sell 375 mL bottles of their product onsite!

It's smaller than I expected but nice environment. Bartender was super nice and helpful. So friendly. Great cocktails and would love to buy the actual spirits they produce next time! Would love to bring more of my friends and enjoy delicious cocktails

I've been here several times over the past year or so and never a bad experience. The prices are a little high but you're getting quality cocktails from a local producer, so it's totally worth it. The apple liquor is my favourite and I love all their custom creations using it. They also have food trucks frequently and street parking (the lot is usually full or really awkward to navigate in larger vehicles). I haven't taken the tour yet but I would definitely like to in the future. They have a lot of seating with both your usual bar seating as well as some lounge-style with games.

Honestly it may not be as big as others but I appreciate that. I took the tour which gave an in-depth explanation of their process. I enjoyed most of there liquors and have to give props for their coffee flavored vodka -actually tasty and not just another bailey's type. Would go back for more drinks, also the bottles they do sell there may be smaller but the price is good. Also proch is dog friendly/food truck in the back parking lot -score! -with that being said they did only have 2 bartenders for a groupon day which had at least 20 people trying to pay for drinks and the groupon. Knowing that was fine but that is a minor point against them. I can't wait for the whiskey

This is a neighborhood joint for me. My first time at Du Nord was a year ago at my birthday. The drinks were solid, and the wait for them wasn't too long. I just headed there a couple nights ago and was happy to find the place hadn't changed other than an increased drink menu. We got a seat at the bar easily around 8pm on a Friday night, and service was awesome. The bartender (Ty is his name, after happening upon his profile on the webstie) chatted up my buddy and I, and we had some good conversation while he was helping other patrons. I also just realized Matt Barthelemy tends bar here. I've known him from Common Roots, and he's a class act. Drinks are affordable for craft cocktails made from craft spirits, $7-$10 I think. I got to try a few drinks. The mule is excellent. I've never had a bad drink, and every one I see there looks good, though I was a little buzzed and can't remember the rest. Now that Harriet Brewing is closed, this will be my new post-work haunt.

I first came here for my friend's birthday gathering. The drinks were delicious! They don't serve food. They sometime have events where food trucks come on site. You're welcome to bring your own food. They have board games you can play. When I saw a Groupon deal to take the tour, I jumped on it! I highly recommend it! The tour guide had great energy and was very knowledgeable. The gin and vodka were very smooth. My favorite was the Apple de Nord. Yummy!! Be careful as it doesn't taste as strong as it is. I highly recommend hosting an event here or going to hang out with friends and having some yummy drinks!

Met some friends here for an event, there was only 1 bartender working and the wait was extremely long. Drinks were ok,albeit weak ($8) and it was pretty loud.

Have had this place in my to-visit list for a while and finally made it here. Too bad I waited so long, should have dropped by sooner. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they know how to knock your socks off with a good cocktail. Tried a couple of them and both were outstanding. To top it off the atmosphere is super chill, casual and ideal for hanging out or play some board games, of which they have a good variety of. Highly recommended, you will not be dissapointed.

This is now the 4th or 5th Distillery I've visited this year. I'm definitely liking the craft spirits popping up is varied neighborhoods in Minnesota. This Distillery is exactly A-ok. The house had Coffee Liqeur(Frieda), Vodka(L'etoile), Gin(Fitzgerald) and Apple Liqeur(Apple Du Nord). Both the vodka and gin are good but it isn't anything spectacular. I did really like the Frieda but I'm a known coffee addict. I tried a sip of the Apple flavored beverages but wasn't blown away. I Liked it but didn't love it. I would go there again if I was in the neighborhood...

This is a cute dim-lit distillery. The bartenders were all suoer friendly. I first ordered the Minneapolis Mule, the only con of this drink would be that the ginger was a bit strong in the after taste. Aside from that the drink was delicious. Next, I got the Hot Thyme Toddy since my friend suggested it. I got through about half of it and with each sip the star anise just got stronger and stronger. I took it out but it didn't help much. I ended up switching drinks with my friend, who got to the Golden Montana. I enjoyed that much more. I prefer whiskey over gin and vodka, but these cocktails were very enjoyable!

The cocktail room has a chill vibe and tasty drinks. Three of us split four drinks, each featuring a different spirit. All were well made and highly drinkable. The "lemonade" stood out to me; it's dangerously good. I like drinking strong drinks that don't smash you in the mouth with alcohol taste. This fit the bill perfectly, and I could have spent all night sipping away and enjoying the games available to patrons.

Great vodka and apple Du Nord drinks - highly recommend the toddy. The service was friendly and fast and good prices for cocktails and a bottle to take home. Didn't try the gin, but my friend was happy with her drink so close enough!

Oh my gosh, this midwestern hospitality! I stopped in on a frigid January night (I'm assured it was actually warm by MN standards) as was given a very warm welcome. Du Nord is staffed by lovely people who popped by our table to check in on our drinks. My Holly and Ivy was expertly prepared and so delicious. What could easily devolve into a cloyingly sweet bev was given just the right amount of expertise and love. And who doesn't love floating pomegranate seeds. It made me feel I was extending the holiday season into late January. There's a great selection of warm drinks for those actually cold nights. We stopped in a on a Saturday evening and while it was full, it wasn't packed, and we were able to snag a table. I'd get in on that soon, though, because there's no way this fantastic space, gorgeous cocktails, and Minnesota nice staff will stay a secret for long.

If I could, I would give it less stars. I have never seen a business more unprepared for something in my life. I have been in the restaurant and the bar business for years, and this is a very poorly run establishment. The manager (I was told his name was Ed) could not have been worse. He seemed VERY disrespectful to employees (which in my opinion is completely unacceptable when you are as in over your head as they are), not willing to help with the chaos, and overall a very under qualified person for the job. My drinks easily took 15 to 25 minutes to get to the table and were made wrong multiple times (may I add this is a drinks only bar that has no more than 10 cocktails on the menu, the situation as a whole is kind of pathetic if you ask me). The manager never came to apologize or even address the issue. They seemed to have only one server on the clock, who looked very overwhelmed. Overall this place is in WAY over their heads. Understaffed, poorly managed, and under skilled who have no business calling themselves the first cocktail room in Minneapolis. This could have been something huge for Du Nord (whose Fitzgerald gin I love), but unfortunately will be quickly surpassed by the next distillery venture in Minneapolis. On a better note, the server seemed nice when she was able to attend to us, and the drinks weren't all that bad when made correctly. Too bad they took a half hour to get to table. I may try back to see if they get their act together (maybe fire the manager or not be so cheap on labor), and hopefully I can write a better review. I hope this helps. Cheers!

Fun tour! Do I do anything besides drink? Found this place thanks to Heavy Table and decided to schedule a surprise afternoon tour for my husband. The tours and big and very informative and the staff is so nice. After our tour the room emptied out. We each tried a drink, I had the George Leigh Mallory and he had the Moscow Mule. My drink was excellent and not overly sweet even with powdered sugar. They have some board games you can play and a few food menus hanging around if you want to order. I would recommend the tour or just going and having a cocktail. Go either while there is a tour going on or at off hours, our tour ended just before 4 and it was mayhem at the bar.

This is my favorite bar in the Twin Cities. It's within stumbling distance of my house (just in case!), so hits the "buy local" checkbox. The bartenders are all wonderful, friendly humans, and I also appreciate that they remember my drink idiosyncrasies. The drinks are great and there's a wide variety of options, as well as off-menu options (try the Ruth Basil Ginsberg!). The atmosphere is chill, the music is always great, and who doesn't love some shuffleboard? The only criticism is that the wait for drinks is long due to the intricacies involved in craft cocktail-making and the small staff. If it's busy, it'll be 20-30 minutes before you get a drink, and you have to stand in line. There has to be a better model.

Tried out Du Nord for the first time yesterday and it was fantastic! They have a great spot right off of Hiawatha and a cozy little cocktail room. We arrived at around 4:45pm to be able to take advantage of their Happy Hour which runs from 4-6pm ($2 off all drinks!). I was pretty stoked that a craft-distillery offered a happy hour. We were the only ones there when we arrived so we saddled up to the bar and had a nice chat with the bartender. Since it was our first time there he offered us samples of the gin, vodka, and their apple liqueur. All of the ingredients are sourced in Minnesota and the corn is even grown by one of the distillers on his own land - awesome! I believe they offer a tour on the weekend, so I think I'll have to check that out soon. We ordered the Gin Toddy, Smooth Criminal (made with cold-press peace coffee - YUM!), Apple Switchel (spicy, gingery, and delicious!), and Tom Scorello (I may have botched the name of that one but it was orange-y and had a rim of smoked sea salt). They had many options on their cocktail menu, it was truly hard to decide what to get. The prices run from $6-$9 a drink, so I think I'd probably stick to the Happy Hour time of day to get the deal. All the drinks were perfect and delicious. We were there until a little after 6pm and the place was starting to fill up but there was still plenty of space at the tables or the couches by the door.

I went here on a Tuesday evening for a drink with a friend. My drink was delicious (I had the "wealthy apple") and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The reason I can only give 2 stars is because this place has the SLOWEST. SERVICE. EVER. I waited in line for my drink for 20+ minutes, and then for another 5+ after I ordered. I might go back if I was looking to kill some time and just hang out, but there are lots of other bars in the area where I can get a drink in less than 30 minutes.

Loved our tour! Tour guide was relaxed, knew what he was talking about and interesting to listen to. It's SMALL but it kind of makes it feel intimate and you realize how small of an operation it really is. The real standout was their Vodka- normally I dislike vodka but this was smooth, almost creamy! It was by far the best vodka I've ever had. Definitely worth checking out and grabbing a cocktail in their cocktail room!

A friend and I checked this place out on a Friday night a few weeks ago when my husband encouraged me to get out of the house. More like pushed me out. I was scrubbed out to the max. A hot mess as they say. I'm pretty sure I had baby puke on my shoulder and there's no way my hair had been touched since a 6 a.m. ponytail. Totally glam. And I was treated as kindly and graciously by all the staff as any of the rest of the crowd that had managed to actually get put together. I'm more of a wine girl, but I enjoy a tasty cocktail now and again. I had two drinks. The first was a gin one, whose name I've sadly forgotten. The second one was the hot chocolate. Which I loved. It's a little salty, a little sweet chocolate vodka drink. Yum. I'm still thinking about it. As an added bonus, one of the bartenders bears a striking resemblance to Derek Zoolander. He took the time to help us pick out drinks and really made the whole experience fun. Maybe they should add a "blue steel" cocktail?

Du Nord is a distillery with a lot of potential, but falls short of truly impressing me. We live a couple blocks away from Du Nord and it's located in a cool up and coming area (lots of parking, nearby good restaurants and other coffee shops). The decor is pretty minimal, but they have lots of tables and couches to sit at. They also have a lot of board games and shuffle board which is awesome. The bartenders were very friendly and greeted us right away. Compared to other distilleries (like Tattersall), Du Nord's drink menu is kind of minimal with not a ton of variety. They make their own gin, vodka, whiskey and apple brandy. I ordered the Ruth Bader Ginsberg (vodka, basil and fresh pepper) and then a cocktail with gin, tonic, cherries and anise. My partner ordered The Optimist (lavender, gin and lemon). All the drinks were tasty but the portions (especially in the small glass with a giant ice cube) are unreasonable for the $8 to $9 price. This is not to say I won't be back to check out Du Nord again but maybe only for special occasions or happy hour.

Drink was good but the line was ridiculous. Way under staffed and I heard it's like that a lot. Wouldn't go back because of this. Not going to wait in line a half an hour for a drink.