Tenth Ward Distilling Company

Visited on Saturday afternoon, 24th May, and refused service for not having an American issued ID, despite having a valid UK drivers license and photo of my passport to cross reference. I was really disappointed that a business that serves alcohol does not have any process to verify international IDs. Every bar or pub or restaurant I have been to in the US has had staff able to verify international IDs - I really recommend training your staff to be able to facilitate this process, as it was a really unpleasant experience being told to leave, and the waiter was unhelpful.

Update: I appreciate that the industry is regulated, but contrary to your comment UK drivers licenses are valid forms of ID in the US for non official purposes such as in bars or restaurants. The establishment can decide whether to accept them or not, so I maintain that it is a shame you are not willing to accept them. The waiter seemed very confused about what to do, and contrary to your comment did not explain anything that you have said he did below. This is another reason for the poor review - staff working at a bar should be trained in verifying IDs and understanding drinking regulations.

We had our wedding at Tenth Ward Distillery in Frederick and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team was so accommodating and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The space was perfect for our vibe, and the drinks—especially our signature cocktails—were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend them for any event!

We had our wedding at Tenth Ward Distillery in Frederick and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team was so accommodating and wonderful to work with from start to finish. The space was perfect for our vibe, and the drinks—especially our signature cocktails—were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend them for any event!

Beautiful venue for a dance! We were well taken care of by Tenth Ward and hope to have another dance event there soon!

This is my favorite place to get well crafted cocktails — whether it’s a twist on a classic or something inventive. All of their spirits are crafted in house, the menu is entirely vegan, and they have a rotating seasonal spirits release and cocktail menu that is always exciting to try out! All of their staff are helpful, and Onyx, Sarah, and Taylor are especially excellent bartenders! The vibes are always great and I always look forward to when I get a chance to come through for a treat. They partner with the restaurant next door so you can order food to be brought right over to your table or seat at the bar.

I love this bar. Every time I go, I have a lovely time. Onyx, Taylor, and Sarah are incredible. They're so friendly and always make sure we have a good time. I highly recommend coming here!

Great spirits and cocktails!!

Came for libations before a dinner reserve. I got the Maryland brandy and my girlfriend got an espresso martini and the raspberry gimlet. Drinks were good. Place was nice. Bartenders were attentive and served the whole bar fairly. Cool spot to check out with all their own booze. Establishment was also very nicely decorated. Good place to take a date for a couple of drinks.

Visited 3x for drinks and jazz. Jazz was better than the drinks all 3x.

And this last time it took 20 minutes to get a drink. Place was maybe 1/5 full. Staff chatted amiably with each other while we just sat there 10 feet away. Folks were nice when we did get noticed. Then disappeared again.

Good music. Bad service. Disappointing booze.

I had the hot cider and it was so damn good. It incorporated the house Autumn Liqueur and the house Orange Liqueur. It was a great winter treat.

They are really great at what they do.

Amazing food, fabulous drinks and unforgettable vibe. Bartender lexi pours the best! Great job!!!!

Such a beautiful venue!!

A great place for a mid-size wedding!

Tenth Ward is a simple but beautiful location for a wedding. The large windows let in lots of afternoon or evening light and the industrial interior does not require a lot of decoration. The price is a great value for the size of the venue, especially since it is somewhat difficult to find good indoor venues that are the right size for ~100 guests. The owner Monica absolutely knows her stuff and was very involved and helpful through the whole process. Our primary day-of coordinator was pretty new to the role but did an adequate job, and will only get better with more experience. And the most important part: truly delicious cocktails that received a lot of positive feedback from our guests. Would recommend!

I was invited again to an event for a popular magazine last week. We were all dressed up and we head to the top floor. It is October, so it shouldn't be too hot but, they decided not to run the A/C. I have the opportunity to address my disgust not just to the magazine owner but, to this place owner. What they did? They opened all windows!!! A joke. As a business owner, tis is insulting. Just pay a commercial AC professional and give your guests the best experience, not a melting one.

Great distillery with friendly service! Their spirits and cocktails are original and amazing! Their absinthe and smoked bourbon are very good. Highly recommend visiting!