Arbutus Distillery & Cocktail Lounge

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About

Small-batch craft distillery producing award-winning gin, vodka, absinthe, rye whisky, and single malt using 100% BC-grown ingredients. The cocktail lounge offers spirit tastings, bottle sales, and weekend cocktail service. The team grows many of their own botanicals on-site.

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Tips

Order a tasting flight to try the full spirit range
The absinthe and rye whisky are standout award winners
A great rainy-day activity paired with visiting nearby Longwood Brewery
Ask the staff about the distillation process — they love sharing

Know Before You Go

Must be 19+ for tastings and cocktail service
Cocktail lounge hours are limited — check their website or Instagram before visiting
Bottle sales available for takeaway
Wheelchair accessible

Details

Hours

Tue-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat cocktail lounge hours vary

Duration

1-1.5 hours

Price Range

Address

1890 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y2Get Directions

What to Bring

Cash

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