Raincity Distillery in Squamish

38918 Progress Way #8, Squamish, BC V8B 0K7, Canada

★★★★★
(281 reviews)
Categories: Distillery Cocktail bar Liquor store Lounge

About

We're a craft distillery and tasting lounge based in beautiful Squamish, serving the locals yummy cocktails made with our very own craft spirits. We love experimenting and coming up with tasty liquor. Give us a visit for a little taster and shop our products if they catch your fancy (they will!). We're open every day. Happy hour: 4 pm to 6 pm Sunday to Thursday Open for samples and bottle sales starting at 10 am Tuesdays to Fridays.

Website
raincitydistillery.ca
Address
38918 Progress Way #8, Squamish, BC V8B 0K7, Canada
Plus Code
PV72+X8 Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
3–10 PM
Monday
4–10 PM
Tuesday
4–7 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
4–10 PM
Friday
3–11 PM
Saturday
3–11 PM

Services

Service options
On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Payments
Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

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★★★★★
October 24, 2024

This place appeared like a mirage in the night, and only a few blocks from my hotel, while I was in Squamish for work. Unassuming and casual vibes, this hole in the wall has amazing cocktails, astonishingly good dumplings and friendly, welcoming bar keeps. Enjoyed it so much my first night in town I went back again the next night with ZERO hesitation. Will make a point of returning anytime I'm near the area again, definitely worth checking out

★★★★★
August 26, 2024

What a unique and satisfying eat out! I never would have imagined cocktails and dumplings would pair so well together, but here we are. All the cocktails are quite unique and distilled in-house and a lot of the mixtures and herbs and things are foraged, locally sourced, and/or made in-house... You can definitely taste the quality. The place is small and you may have to wait, but it is well worth it!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Sooo good. You need to try this during your next visit to Squamish. Gin, Vodka and Ginseng are delicious and fit perfectly in cocktails. To pair with that a delicious selection of tasty dimsum. Perfect moment thank you.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great experience and excellent drinks. This is not your normal cocktail. Drinks are complex and flavourful and your brain cannot comprehend it!!! Seriously, it is a place to visit and try all drinks.

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

Pretty hidden gem we have here. I’m not usually a cocktail fan cause everything tastes like rocket fuel but there are some interesting concoctions at Raincity. Wasabi Margarita- best margarita I’ve ever had Iron Buddha gin tonic - solid Dumplings were pretty decent as well. I would say the mushroom was my fav then the XLB. Great servers, awesome vibe. Will be back.

★★★★★
May 4, 2024

A must go to for cocktails and gin. There gins are extremely good and strongly recommend. Also they craft cocktails with care and love. The owner is very passionate and really great! This place deserves support and trust me you can't buy this quality at this price many places. So get off your butt and go try a cocktail!!!

★★★★★
April 13, 2024

My oh my, Raincity Distillery located in Squamish is a must visit. I was intrigued when I heard about it, and was delightfully pleased when I was there. An incredible selection of incredibly flavored gins, vodka and rye, I ordered a distilled flight of 6 tastes. They offer what can be described in the menu as delicious sounding asian fusion cocktails. My flight was good and fellow patrons said their cocktails were great. Recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

An excellent experience! Creative and very carefully crafted cocktails. I tried several and they were all outstanding. The dumplings were delicious as well. Definitely a new favourite in the Squamish area!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Incredible service, very passionate and knowledgeable bartenders and incredibly delicious cocktails

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Always amazing here. Cocktails are incredible, everything is made from scratch. The attention to detail is impeccable. Also, you must get the dumplings when you re here - they are to die for!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The Gin is very good! Make sure to try the dumplings - awesome!!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Excellent and unique cocktails in a cute tasting room with great ambiance. Aussie bartender was so friendly and welcoming!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing cocktails, service, and dumplings!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Delicious and creative cocktails alongside tasty Chinese dumplings! I love this place so much!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best dumplings and cocktail. Gluten free dumpling option too!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The mango cocktail was wonderful. Nice to watch you mix! We take the gin to Switzerland. Excellent

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Finally went for date night at Raincity last night after hearing many many good things. The hype is real. Very very easily the best cocktails in town, and the dumplings are extremely tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Unique and tasty cocktails! They switch up their menus frequently and I always enjoy trying all of them. Their mushroom dumplings are THE best!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Excellent cocktails, excellent dumplings, and excellent staff. Great cozy small space, and great playlist.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Limited seating. Very personalized service. I m personally not a fan of gin but the bartenders are very talented, they can make anything you wish of

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Cocktails, atmosphere, and service couldn t be better. Also gluten free dumplings?! Delicious!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Different tastes and really nice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I am a bit cliché here but this is an hidden gem. The vodka is amazing, the place is cool, the drinks are well made. The food is to discover. Finally a place with a local flavor !

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing service! Drinks are awesome! You will find the spot in the back of an industrial building.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great find. Quality dumplings, really tasty with lots of styles, flavours and dipping sauces. Very well thought out cocktail list. The Le gurk was very good. Will be going again.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great food, and Joe was awesome! Can t wait to try some of the amazing looking cocktails!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great drink menu and food menu. The gin is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great drinks and dim sum!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Favourite spot in Squamish. The cocktails and the dumplings are 10/10.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Dont miss this little gem! We stumbled upon it by accident and loved it!! Alex was extremely kind and we enjoyed a tasting. We would have bought a few bottles, but we are just starting our travels and space is limited. My favorite was the Old Fashion!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Fire.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

So lucky to have this distillery/tasting room in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Wonderful place and amazing bartenders. Great drinks and theyll always make you something interesting and custom if you ask.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

best cocktails & dumplings in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Glad we stopped-Awesome service, Delicious drinks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Wonderful spirits and equally outstanding specialty drinks!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

It s not enough to say that Raincity has excellent cocktails, food and service. There is something magical about the experience of dining here that you have to experience for yourself. The people working at Raincity are truly passionate about their craft and you can feel it the moment you walk in the door.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Masaki and the rest of the staff at Raincity are delightful and extremely knowledgeable on cocktails. This place is a must visit .

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

The bartenders are the very best. Wildly creative drinks paired perfectly with delicious dumplings.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Joe is an amazing host. Described the drinks in a way we wanted to try them all! Drinks are outstanding and so are the dumplings!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

What a great place to come and have a drink with good friends and company! Masaki always brings all the joy and good vibes when he s around, he s a legend!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Joe was awesome best spicy marg ever

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Tasty cocktails and quite possibly the most friendly staff in town!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Delectable artisan cocktails, amazing service (shout out to Joe), delicious appetizers and cosy vibes. You can tell how much passion and care is put into every drink. The perfect spot to enjoy with friends.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Nice vibe

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Absolutely banging! Amazing flavours, passionate bartenders, beautiful decor

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Joe really blew our minds with his very impressive bar skills and knowledge .the cocktails were like nothing we ve ever tasted and I would recommend this hidden gem in Squamish to any of my friends! I will be back. P.s. The Gurk was refreshing and delicious.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Absolutely fabulous cocktail bar! Got served by Joe who was lovely to chat to, warm and accommodating. Our drinks were unique and mouth watering. To top off our experience we had mushroom dumplings that were out of this world!! Thanks for having us

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

We ve been a number of times in the past couple of years and it s always excellent. The cocktail lounge is cozy and you get a look at the inner workings of the distillery behind the bar. Local art fills the walls and pieces are often available for sale. But the real standout are the cocktails. My partner and I came out for a date night on the first night of the 2024 Squamish Hot Chocolate festival and were blown away by the two special hot chocolate themed cocktails expertly crafted by the bartender (Romain?) who took the time to chat and describe not only the drinks, but the process that went into making them. I had the Elixir and Allegories which was paired with a smoked, chocolate dipped maraschino cherry, and my partner had the Chagrin d Amour which was more of a traditional hot chocolate. We ll definitely be back before the end of the festival. The regular menu is just as good, with a different menu for winter and summer as well as some excellent dumplings and mocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Awesome doesnt even cover the experience. This place is five levels above top shelf!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Amazing location, their bartenders are incredible and drinks are phenomenal

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Incredible, unique and complex cocktails that you must try! All liquor is produced in-house and no detail goes overlooked. Good luck leaving after just 1

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great drinks the dumplings are better

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Very good dumplings. Gin was also great

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Excellent place where you can taste the distillation of gin and vodka Roman is magical at explaining the process It makes you very happy to be there

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Best kept secret in Squamish. Quality cocktails at fair prices for the amount of effort and love that goes into every single drink. Plan to stay for a while and take your time. Bonus - the food menu features awesome dumplings and other fun Chinese dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Favorite squamish cocktails, bar none. The thoughtful crafting of these drinks, the care and time spent by the staff, and the overall experience is truly very special. Cannot wait to go back and try new creations from these masters.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

DELICIOUS cocktails and unique atmosphere. Honestly some of the best cocktails I ve ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Their flight was awesome, I bought a bottle of their ginseng rye. The cocktails are unique and exquisitely crafted by mixologists. Although they were out of vegan food options at the time, I heard good things about their dumplings. Definitely going back after finishing my bottle of rye.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The best cocktails. The best service. The best dumplings!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Such a fun spot. Incredible drink suggestions and such a great time

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

As always, an incredible cocktail bar. Little and cozy. INCREDIBLE complex cocktails but will work with whatever your preference. Oh, and dumplings need I say more?

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Fantastic service and the dumplings and cocktails were delicious!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great cocktails in a unique setting. Can t remember the name of our mixologist (at a guess I d say Masaki, so sorry if this is incorrect) but he was great! He was the only person working when we arrived and despite having a full house was able to get us our drinks promptly. He did also politely explain there might be a short wait time beforehand which was much appreciated. I would recommend raincity to others who are looking for a small intimate setting for a locally made tipple.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is a hidden gem in Squamish, a gin distillery. The prices are reasonable. I was very impressed with the service from the greeting to the receipt of payment. The cocktail menu seems to change to reflect the season or I could be wrong as to how often it changes but the cocktails are prepared with great respect for a balanced mixture!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The cocktails were amazing but will come again for the dumplings!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The cocktails were all excellent both times Ive been here and the dumplings were super tasty. Staff were really knowledgeable about the

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Vancouver quality cocktails & dumplings. Cute room. Somewhere to dress up and go out in squamish. Staff are super knowledgable and passionate about the menu & hospitality. Because the menu is bespoke, be patient, as they are crafting high quality cocktails. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Incredible cocktail menu and great atmosphere. Truly a hidden gem! We ordered the Heart and Seoul and the Mezcalino as well as a flight.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very decent cocktails.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Get the Midnight Sushi drink and Pork & Chive dumplings. You will not be disappointed. So freaking good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Some great cocktails and happy hour specials.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic cocktails, friendly service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I don t typically place reviews. However, this quaint, relaxing, and amazing Distillery offers the most amazing Spicy Tuskita cocktail. One of my favorites!! Must come and try.. Romain adds just the right feel and knows how to make your individual drinks just right!! Highly recommend to try!! Hidden jewel!! Insiste to find.. Fabulous food choices as well.. One of my favorite places for happy hour.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The drinks here are winners, and the dumplings are delicious as well! The staff are always so delightful and not to mention, masters of their craft. It s always a fantastic experience at Raincity Distillery!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and drinks!! Very inventive concept of combining dumplings and gin cocktails. Definitely the best gin cocktails Ive ever had. Cant wait to try more, like their midnight sushi, umami gin cocktail with Nori and smoked salmon garnish.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing cocktails and dumplings! We were blown away by the service and flavours and are stoked to discover this hidden gem in Squamish. 10/10 will be returning.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very nice place and great welcome. A very pleasant moment to discover local gin and how it is made at the same time. A great stopover on our trip!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great bartender!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We had amazing elderflower cocktails. Great ambience and amazing service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Ended up here late one evening on the recommendation of a friend; a cute little sitting area shares the space of this distillery on the end of a quiet road. The three of us shared the assorted dumplings and had some wonton soup and it was absolutely delicious. Every cocktail on the menu had an air of intrigue, and the Reconciler I tried was exactly what I didn t know I wanted it to be. Great little gem bringing something a little different and of great quality to the Squamish community.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Unique and tasty drinks, great staff and chill atmosphere. Definitely recommend checking out this tucked away gem.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A cute distillery where we had fun tasting everything. We liked the smoked vodka and barrel aged gin best.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Raincity is one of those lucky finds that you only a stumble upon every few years. The cocktail menu is exceptional, the service is approachable and on point. This is perfect place to cozy up on a rainy day or to enjoy a cocktail and small bite after a day in the mountains. As a Squamish local who pokes around a lot, I would highly recommend you check out Raincity

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Comfortable and cozy atmosphere, delish drinks and dumplings, excellent service. The passion for drinks is ALIVE in this place :):)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is my new favourite place for drinks! Second time here, and each new drink I ve tried is equally remarkable. Watched Sara bartending tonight and she is AMAZING. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had an amazing experience at Rainciry Distillery. We sat at the bar so we re able to speak with one of the owners as well as Sara the bartender extraordinare. She explained a lot of what goes into creating the drinks. It really is a labour of love. Can t wait to go back

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent service, very interesting cocktail flavors. Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome cocktails! One for every taste - sweet, savoury, smoky, sour... Nice vibes too. Good spot for a girls night out

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What a great way to Celebrate a Special Friend! Delicious food, cocktails and company! Thank you!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

never a disappointment at raincity

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Such an amazing experience. The staff was super knowledgeable and attentive. Small out of the way place which led to a very intimate experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Drinks are great. Service is great. The dumplings are AMAZING

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Masaki and Susan served us fantastic drinks and were wonderful to talk to, and they put on a great show. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome bar! Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails, yummy dumplings. Can t wait to go again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Was our first time here and it was incredible. The service was amazing and the drinks and dumplings were so creative and delicious. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great cocktails on Monday night! Mushroom dumplings are the best!!! Cocktails were the wasabi marg and yellow submarine. Friendly service as well :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Vegan dumpling were so yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing cocktail list and the best dumplings with great service. Came back the next day good

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Beautiful cocktails and dumplings. Service from Gaya was top notch. Will bring our friends from out of town when they visit.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome cocktail and dumplings. Get the Mescalito you wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great concept and nice to have something like that in Squamish open after 8pm! Cocktails were really good. Dumplings too. It could maybe be a bit faster service. But otherwise super friendly and great tunes

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this place! The gin is clean and smooth. The flavours are unique and interesting. The tasting flight will give you a deeper appreciation of their phenomenal cocktail menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Huge fan! I m so excited to see Squamish getting spots like this popping up, it s only small so best to plan ahead. Great atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable service and unique, tasty and well priced cocktails. We tried 6 cocktails and the tasting flight and I m finding it hard to pick a favourite as they were all so creatively unique. This is going to be a regular visit for me for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have been to Raincity a few times and what Ill say is dont go of youre looking for a quick drink or if youre in a rush. That aside, the cocktails they handcraft are second to none. Most recently I took my mom there for her birthday and we had the pleasure of meeting Tanya. Tanya was UPBEAT, friendly, and super duper on the ball. Our experience was phenomenal. The dumplings are great too, get the sample platter so you can try all of the kinds. The soup filled sounds weird but its my favorite. As far as cocktails go, I had the reconciler because it sounded so strange that I just had to try it. It was amazing. I also love midnight sushi which is what my mom had and she was really impressed and happy. We will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Local distillery with a really cool tasting room. They have the best cocktails in Squamish and great service. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A little locals secret spot! The dumplings were delicious. My favourite was the vegan mushroom. What a great combination, dumplings and cocktails!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing little spot, with amazing cocktails, dumplings (vegan option) and great service! Highly recommend this hidden gem

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Masaki is brilliant! As a host and as a bartender!! Thanks for taking such great care of us!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is such a hidden gem! The drinks were very unique and so delicious. I loved the dumplings as well. Masaki was friendly and made our experience very enjoyable. It was a joy to see his enthusiasm and we appreciated his recommendations!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Exceptional food and service. Beautiful cocktails in a lovely setting.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had the best time here while visiting Squamish! Our bartender made us feel so welcomed and crafted us super tasty cocktails. Went back the next night too!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The gin flight was awesome, we bought two bottles. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Definitely a hidden gem and a must see spot in Squamish! Had a one night stay in Squamish for hiking but ended up going to this place twice over the two days we were there! The drinks are delicious and impeccably made. Sara was great and so entertaining to talk to during our visit there! Explained a lot about the drink making process and made the whole experience as informative as it was fun. Will definitely be making a visit to Raincity the next time we re in the area :D

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Incredible. Masaki was awesome, just so helpful and explained all their gins so well. The gin flight is well worth it, as well as the assorted dumplings. If you happen to be in or near Squamish between the 2nd and 22nd of June 2023 go for the sangria, such a different but amazing take on a classic drink. Will definitely try to visit again before I leave. Also its right at the end of the road before the woods, so keep going it is there

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best cocktails I ve had! Very creative and delicious drinks + fun & friendly staff! Really recommend!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Susan is amazing and provided so much education about Raincity Distillery s products.. and she makes a delicious Mezcalino!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Susan is my bar angel !! She made my favourite cocktails I didn t even know it could be so tasty!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great drinks and chill vibes!!!! Sara was spectacular!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great service, great food, Roman was very friendly and knowledgeable

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best cocktails I ve ever tasted!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great cocktails and atmosphere hopefully it doesnt get too busy so I can always get a seat.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The hidden gem in Squamish! One of the best kept-secret spot in town. It was my 1st time there today on a food tasting tour! And the experience was fantastic! 9 out of 10.. I ended up buying a bottle of their Gin.. Best distillery in Squamish!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is one of many hidden gems in Squamish. Came here to mountain bike, didnt expect to come across a distillery this excellent, what a treat. Didnt get his name, but the French guy taking care of us was great, give him a raise! We love the black tusk smoked vodka and the last garden gin. Will be back next time were in town for sure! Thanks guys

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This distillery makes the best gin Ive ever tasted.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is a cocktail bar for those who have a love for Mixology. The cocktails are equal part original and ingenious with care taken for consistency and quality. Has to be one of the best cocktail bars in the sea to sky. Go and see Mazaki and benefit from his love of the art and good nature.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had the best time today at Raincity watching the lovely Romain making the best cocktails! I can only recommend the Tipsy garden, it s just Woowwww (as Owen Wilson would say).

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent cocktails and the dumplings were the best weve ever had. Roman described the drinks to us and made suggestions that were perfect. This place is very quiet, great place to relax with no one around. We will be back for sure.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We were at the distillery on Sunday, July 16th around 3:30pm. Our host/ server was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. We were going to just buy a bottle of our favourite gin and leave, but ended up staying for a tasting and some dumplings. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to coming again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place is very nice. Great drinks, nice mellow music that is quiet enough you can carry on a normal conversation. Be aware seating is somewhat limited.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Terrific bartender; knowledgeable, patient and made sure I understand the flavour notes of the drink I ordered.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The taster flight is a must!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First trip - great cocktails and dumplings and even better service from Masaki and Susan. We ll definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We booked out Raincity for our pre-wedding rehearsal reception (the night before) Saturday July 22, 2023. It was a destination wedding in Squamish, and we are incredibly grateful to a local friend for recommending Raincity - a true Squamish gem! Our interactions with Johnny were great from the start, we were confident that we made the right choice. Things only got better once we arrived. The bartenders were AMAZING - mixing up delicious cocktails while being super attentive to our needs. People are also still talking about the dumplings! All in all, highly positive. We will definitely be back next time we are in town, and appreciate the team at Raincity for providing such a unique and cool atmosphere for our reception.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Such delicious drinks here. And Susan was so friendly and knowledgeable. She recommended some really great cocktails. I will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

2nd time here and it does not disappoint. Susan was our bartender. She was so friendly and kind. She interacted with our 4 year old so kindly and she loved it. It was a great family experience. The drinks are always on point.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent cocktails, service, and atmosphere! The dumplings are so good, as well! Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best cocktails in Whistler or Squamish, awesome vibe and wonderful hospitality. Can t recommend enough! The smoked wasabi margarita was

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome drinks. Great little place. And amazing service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What a hidden gem! Fantastic cocktail program that makes excellent use of their own gin, vodka and rye and also offer flights of the liquors. For food we got the assorted platter of dumplings and they were amazing. Our server Susan was super friendly and knowledgeable. Would go back again, highly recommend seeking this spot out!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing cocktails. Our party had the Tipsy Garden, Mochi Sour, Agave Earthquake, Piña Colada, Legend of Taketsuru, and Copper Eclipse. I got to try them all, and I can safely say that every single one was absolutely delicious. My personal favorites were the Tipsy Garden and Legend of Taketsuru but can t go wrong with any of them. Susan was incredible, walking us through the entire menu and giving us great recommendations, both from the cocktail menu and also restaurants for dinner afterwards (but definitely checkout their dumplings too). Literally one of the best cocktail bars/distilleries I ve ever been to and conveniently in the heart of Squamish!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great distillery, Susan was really helpful and made great drinks!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Incredible cocktail spot! Our bartender Susan is an incredible mixologist and made the Tipsy Garden cocktail for me - one of the best cocktails I have ever had. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Squamish area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great distillery when visiting Squamish! The staff is very friendly, the gins are great and the food is delicious. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We LOVED our experience here! The tasting flight and the cocktails were delicious! We had the dumplings and I wanted more! Romin was our server and he was very friendly and knowledgeable! We were later joined by Sara and she was great too. We left with a bottle of Ginseng Rye Old Fashioned, so good! I highly recommend a visit here!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful experience; amazing bartender; great atmosphere!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the cocktails and the vibe.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing ambiance even better service! Love chatting with staff about their recommendations for cocktails and dumplings - never disappoints!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Do you like craft cocktails in a swanky yet causal atmosphere? Then run, don t walk, to Raincity Distillery! Try the barrel aged Gin- it won t disappoint.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

If I could leave a 6th star I would! The service is out of this world. The cocktails witchcraft and the dumplings comforting! Can t wait to come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great cocktails! And amazing service! Thanks for the great experience!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing gin , great cocktails - so delicious, cozy atmosphere with great bartender- thank you

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Romain is so knowledgeable and helped us pick our drinks based on the flavors we like. I would 100% recommend visitors and locals to visit here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Romain made us drinks that were so delicious and I will def be back! His recommendations were bang on.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of my new favourite spots. The bartenders are so passionate about their craft and super friendly. They are eager to explain the drinks, create a drink for you, and even gave us a tour of the back to explain the distilling process. The dumpling tasting platter was amazing. Great experience all around!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great tasting cocktails and a fantastic happy hour! Every time Im there its busy and there is usually one person working who is killing it! Efficient, friendly, and a great mixologist!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We had fabulous night at Raincity! Susan made us some incredible cocktails and we enjoyed the Sip and Savor deal running! Amazing cocktails!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing cocktails, super friendly staff and intimate venue. Susan even recommended an off-menu drink just based on our tables love for mezcal. 5 stars!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very cool place with amazing unique cocktails! Seriously some of the best and most carefully prepared cocktails i have had. Also dumplings which are reasonably priced for the size and amount and how delicious they are. Will definitely be back, and a cool place to bring out of town guests.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome cozy bar. Not crowded, a bit hidden. Its great they have a view to the nature. They have homemade gin and vodka, and pretty everything else. I had variation of Negroni, which was great! Oh, important thing - they do smoked cocktails! Bartenders are great and attentive. Only positive emotions!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great time here! About time Squamish got a decent cocktail bar. Way too much to choose from your spoiled for choice! Fantastic dumplings too. Go great with cocktails! Great spot. I m sure it won t stay hidden for long!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and a spirit taster flight

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Perfect place for happy hour or a little afternoon drink! Superb decor and good background music.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great experience. A warm welcome from our waitress!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Lovely ambiance! Drinks were incredibly delicious and the service was amazing. Perfect spot for a couple of drinks and great dumplings ... Id be thrilled to go back

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Awesome spot. The choice of drinks is impressive and varied and it utilises their locally sourced spirits beautifully. Best spot in town to try unique and tasty cocktails. Dumplings were also delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious unique gin cocktails. The dumplings were very tasty as well - perfect to snack on while enjoying the drinks. The tasting flight is worth a try!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent service and drinks!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing cocktails and dumplings. Everything far exceeded expectations. Dark Spice Old Fashioned was exceptional.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious & creative cocktails! Highly recommend the Sky Pilot Sour:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing cocktails and I love the small, intimate space. Will be coming back!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

So happy to have found this place. We almost didnt find it. Atmosphere is relaxing, friendly service and amazing cocktail selection. As a gin lover I enjoyed the flights! Would come back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Finally got to try this place out and I am happy to say it does not disappoint. The ambiance is is very laid back, the service is extremely attentive and the spirits are unbelievably well curated. The cocktail menu will leave you having a hard time picking just one as they all sound amazing and based on the description are seemingly well balanced. Give it a try, you will leave satisfied.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Hidden gem in Squamish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome gin, great cocktail and amazing people

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Absolutely the best cocktail bar in the world. A solid hidden gem in Squamish. Dont forget to order some dumplings! Incredible service. Would put 6 starts if it was possible.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We loved Rain City Distillery. Their cocktails were some of the best we ve had. Very unique and high quality ingredients. They also have a wide selection to choose from. The Last Garden Gin they make is awesome. Loved the vibe and all the attention to detail. We ll be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Cozy, modern aesthetic with very knowledgeable staff. The Iron Buddha gin infused with tieguanyin oolong tea is a must try. That type of tea is quite expensive so they are not cutting corners on ingredients!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The cocktails are so creative and the service is awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The most incredible cocktails They re so kind I m in love

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great atmosphere, great product, great staff, very knowledgable. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

My favorite cocktail bar in the area. Amazing truly creative cocktails.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing cocktails. 10 out of 10. Go there, now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

You had me at wasabi margarita! Already looking forward to the next visit. Outstanding cocktails

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Small place but great drink menu and bartender was the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very enjoyable tasting experience. Learned a lot. Never heard of rye vodka before!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Highly recommended doing a tasting, so many great things to taste and everyone was very informative. We ended up buying a few bottles.

★★
December 23, 2020

Great cockails but overall too expensive. Ordered some food, but arrived in small portions... And same price of an average meal elsewhere. Alcohol is home made and tastes good. I wonder if having home made alcohol shouldnt make the cocktails cheaper ? Unfortunately the quality doesnt justify the price..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I have enjoyed Kellys raspberry gin and Limoncello for some time and decided to try her shrubs - wow, they did not disappoint! Mango and turmeric went down a treat. Now Im enjoying plum and rosemary, muddled with some fresh mint from my garden, topped up with plain sparkling water, so very refreshing in this hot weather. I can definitely recommend them. Enjoy!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great little spot, cozy space with comfy seating. Cocktails are amazing with reasonable pricing. Has some food available but not meal sized. The space is limited so not great for large groups....might only have seating for 15 people. Service was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Super cool little distillery. They have custom machined distilling equipment that keeps much of the oils in their spirits - think if Maccallan made vodka. I was served by Tabitha, who was super knowledgeable and walked us through the spirits tasting. They have a different take on their botanicals, and even though the Raspberry Gin is more fun than it is structured, I really enjoyed their product lineup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

A wonderful hidden gem in the Squamish industrial area. Excellent drinks and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very cosy. Sofas and coffee tables. Really lovely drinks. Very small print on menu in dim lighting. Difficult to move around in small space, but if you stay seatted, the staff will come take your order. Service is slow because only one staff to bartend & serve, and the drinks are performance art. Takes a while to make them. Id love to catch them on a slower day. I believe my experience woud avve been much better.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good wine

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great cocktails, cozy vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great drinks and friendly staff. Find this gem off at the end of an industrial building.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Awesome place, very old timey, great cocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

What an amazing place! Excellent cocktails prepared with house made spirits. Everything about the experience was top notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This place is AMAZING! Their spirits are absolutely delicious and their staff is insanely friendly. I would recommend this to everyone!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great cocktails. Good atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Didnt have a chance to enjoy a cocktail but did sample their spirits. Very tasty, the difference between the wheat vodka and the rye vodka is astounding! Both amazing in their own right. The gin is also well worth the trip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Have always had an amazing time here. I ve loved every drink I ve tried, but now stick with my favourite, the clover club.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Liams brother struck gold in Yukon, but we struck gold finding Liam in Squamish! The Booze Witch wasnt in, but a ghost took over the chandelier. A must stop, regardless of your duration of stay in town. Unbeatable drinks, unbeatable bar with a very cozy atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This is a great little Vodka/Gin tasting bar. Its very trendy inside with leather couches and a fun little two seat bar where you can participate in a very nice tasting involving 5 of there own Vodkas and Gins. The tasting is $5 to sample 3 flavours or $8 for all 5 flavours. Seems like a no brainer! The fun twists on the Vodks and Gins they brew were refreshing. Fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon. Cheers

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Always grate service and the drinks are to die for!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Squamishs best cocktail lounge! Everyone should visit the G-spot at least once in life...but really, more often the better!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very intimate atmosphere, only 12 seats on very comfortable sofas! The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable. A real gem to discover, we will return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Once you get in there, you are enveloped by the intimacy of leather couches, the distillery smell and the early 20th century prohibition ambiance. The drinks are impressive, each one of them are an experience, they make you travel the world and time. Lots of historical artefact. The mixologues are professional, dedicated and friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very cool hidden gem in Squamish! Have a few cocktails and youll be speaking Scottish in no time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Hidden gem.... Great drinks, quaint speak easy setting. A must at every visit to Squamish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best cocktails in Squamish! Hands down.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

I had a cocktail at Gillespies and it was an absolute Delight a very well appointed Lounge art deco would be the style a great way to spend a couple hours in the evening relaxing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Friendly folks and fantastic drinks!