Copper Spirit Distillery

We just visited Bowen Island for the first time after 8 years+ of living in Vancouver.

HOW ARE THE COCKTAILS THIS GOOD??

We were seriously blown away by the tasting room, and would love to visit again soon. Incredible stuff.

Excellent cocktails, friendly service

pleasantly surprised by this little bar on the island

best part is that drinks are 6 bucks so you get to try a lot of unique cocktails

Absolutely loved my visit to Copper Spirit Distillery on Bowen Island — what a hidden gem! The moment I walked in, I was struck by the beautiful, calming atmosphere. It's the kind of place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly savour every sip.

I had the pleasure of tasting some of the best gins and whiskey I've ever experienced — truly world-class. Each pour was incredibly smooth, complex, and crafted with so much care. The variety of handmade bitters and the unique expressions of flavour in every small-batch creation made the entire tasting feel like a curated journey for the senses.

The staff was exceptional — so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They made me feel instantly welcome and were clearly passionate about their craft, offering insight into each spirit’s story and ingredients.

One of my favourite features? The gorgeous copper distiller, which you can actually watch in action through a large glass picture window. It’s mesmerizing and adds a special magic to the whole experience — a reminder that you’re witnessing true artisanal distilling in motion.

If you're on Bowen Island (or even if you're not — it's worth the trip), do not miss Copper Spirit Distillery. It’s a rare blend of craftsmanship, heart, and atmosphere that stays with you long after the last drop. Cheers! 🥃✨

Loved this spot, very affordable small cocktails that allow you try so many. Great concept

Great cocktail, fantastic ambience! Perfect stop before dinner. Highly recommend!

Excellent cocktails and exceptional vibe! Just up the street from the ferry terminal so a must stop if you are coming or going.

Update, we’ve been back to visit since my last review and haven’t had issues with the hours.
The cocktails and the staff are fantastic and we always throughly enjoy our visits here.
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Every time we come to Bowen we always stop into the distillery, we always enjoy stopping in for a mini cocktail. However, their hours say 2-7pm Friday’s through Sunday yet this was the third time we’ve shown up before 7 to find it completely dark and closed up well before their posted hours. It’s very disappointing.

Every drink we had was so delicious and delicate yet you can taste all the ingredients. Great atmosphere too!

Great atmosphere, yummy drinks and friendly service. The bartender, Charlotte, was super attentive and great to talk to. And our favorite drinks were the Cherry Rye Sour and Espresso Martini. Can’t wait to go back!!

Amazing cocktails! A must-do on Bowen.

Even though the place was bumping, we felt like we were the only people in the room as Miguel was so attentive and made us feel like he was hosting us at his own home. Can’t wait to return!

Jaden is amazing. He was happy, kind, informative, and entertaining. We showed up on a Sunday night, so the place was quiet. I had a very nice rye drink and shortly after a gin drink. Both were delicious. I can’t wait until this place opens up a kitchen. The ambience and service are top notch. I’d like to spend a night eating and drinking here.

Amazing tiny cocktails!! I loved this!!

Amazing cocktails! The elderflower sparkle was my favourite, so tasty and smooth! Would come back again.