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March 2024 by Ryan Shaffer
Great spot to grab a cocktail! Try the clarified pain killer
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February 2024 by Alex C.
The cocktail lounge is really nice. A great spot to hang out with friends. God drinks and fun table games. A little pricey but quality beverages.
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January 2024 by Natasha B.
Perfect place. Great service, great drinks, great vibe, spacious. A few games available to play. They have events like comedy shows and mixology courses. Wonderful spot. Old fashion is fantastic .
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January 2024 by Steph Kozel
Mitch is wonderful. Amazing whiskey too
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January 2024 by Dani Dominguez
Great tour and cranberry gin is my favorite!
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December 2023 by Karen N.
Was in the area for an Artisan Market and stopped in. The space is comfortable with light wood tones, couches and lots of natural light from the windows. The bartenders were friendly and friendly. My husband had the Manhattan and was pleased with it. They do offer tours, which I would like to check out in the future. A very relaxing place to have some very well made cocktails,
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December 2023 by Sean K.
Snuck in a nice nightcap here after a work outing. Will have to go back for the tour. A great spot to get some nice whiskey cocktails and play games.
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December 2023 by Michelle C.
Fun place! Visited here for events, workshops and even a magic show. Warm and friendly staff and bartenders. Tasty cocktails. Good neighborhood business.
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November 2023 by Monica DeWane
I'm giving this a 5* for the tasty drinks (which is why you go). But in all honesty I'm a fan of their liquors already so I wasn't going to be the toughest judge.The not so perfect...The staff was great, but the service is odd. You order at the bar then go sit at a table to wait for them to bring you the drinks. Fine but wasn't super clear if I need to wait, sit, pay, give a cc for a tab, ect.The ambiance: all is good EXCEPT the lighting, it is way too bright. Feels more like a midday coffee shop then cool bar. Just dim those lights please.You can bring outside food which is nice since they do not serve food.Overall solid experience and love supporting a local distillery.
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September 2023 by Estee Sandefur
We recently hosted a 3 hour corporate reception here and were BLOWN AWAY with the space and staff. Clients flew in from all over the US for this event, and everyone was absolutely raving. We were able to customize the cocktail menu, bring in any catering, and do distillery tours all for a great inclusive price. We will 100% be doing more events here. The bartenders and Mark, our main contact, were incredible to work with. Highly highly recommend!
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September 2023 by Smitha A.
Great place, great ambience, strong drinks. We came for an event. Everyone was super friendly and they have some great bartenders. I really like Koval's offerings, and I have a few of their liquors. The drinks I had at the distillery were delicious and I think I will try to replicate it at home!
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September 2023 by Annie C.
Came for the distillery tour, and stayed for the drinks and vibes! Tucked away in a little stretch of Ravenswood, it's a beautiful space with neutral colors and lots of natural light. The distillery tour was very enjoyable and happened next door to the bar/lounge section. Our guide seemed very knowledgeable and passionate about the story and products behind Koval. During the tour, we had the opportunity to sample 3-4 different spirits too which was helpful when it came to informing drink orders at the bar afterwards. I also appreciated the mocktail options for those who are spirit free drinkers! They tasted just as good as the alcoholic options. Overall, I had a great time at Koval! Would recommend! And yes, there is ample (and free) parking which is a huge plus!
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September 2023 by Roseann M.
First visit, definitely not the last. J. and I went because there was a vegan market in the courtyard. Yes, we visited the market, but I said, so, we're here at Koval, how about a drink? I didn't even realize Koval had an open bar. I thought it was just production and tours. Nope! The bar space is spacious, well-lit and elegant. It has a high-end, classy style without being stuffy or pretentious. There is also a patio to enjoy in pleasant weather. It was packed when we were there. Koval products are all plant-based after all, so it's a perfect venue for vegans. We sat at the bar. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered the whiskey flight. J. had a cranberry gin spritz. I can honestly say, each of the three whiskeys were delicious and distinctive. The flight is a perfect way to sample Koval's products. J. enjoyed her cocktail very much. The presentation was exceptional. We were laughing a little about it. When her cocktail arrived, I said it was almost too pretty to drink. We should just take pictures of it. Wise woman that she is, J. ignored me and drank it. We only stayed for the one round, because we were going to dinner. I will definitely go back. They do have events there, but who needs a special event to enjoy such delicious drinks? There was an advertisement for game night Monday at 6:00, so maybe that will be our next excuse to enjoy Koval products. You can be sure we won't be waiting for the next vegan event.
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August 2023 by 482JamesS482
An amazing afternoon distillery tour and tasting. The tour was just the right length. It was interesting and a real highlight was smelling the warm yeasty air in the distillery. We loved tasting the bourbon, cranberry gin, and ginger liqueur. Then we enjoyed 3 drinks and several flights in the tasting room - each were amazing. The bartenders brought out special liqueurs and showed us tricks to change flavors, like adding ice water to oat bourbon to bring out tropical flavors. The JP Bulldog, Espresso martjni, and bourbon old fashioned were highlights as were the 4-grain bourbon, oat and millet whiskeys. The bartenders made it extra special. A true Chicago highlight!
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July 2023 by Vishal Shah
Visited last night for the magic show. We were greeted on entry and checked in by a nice fellow, nice lobby/area to lounge, good for groups, also good for kids as they had high chairs, bar tenders were helpful and nice, we had about 6 cocktails including their signature old fashioned, they were pretty good. Magic show was fun and entertaining. I’d say slightly over priced but doable
