Arbutus Distillery & Cocktail Lounge

The best cocktails in the mid-island area.

Quite simply this place is a treat. The only drawback is the cocktails are so tasty it’s difficult to limit ourselves to two. On Friday we walk there (lucky to live close) and they have some of the be...

Quite Quite Good

Very good spirits in a great location in the middle of Nanaimo. I suggest anyone with some spare time to buy a big bottle and have some fun reviewing it for yourself at home. Very suttle and smooth sp...

A Nanaimo gem!

Arbutus Distillery is a Nanaimo gem! Witness the spirit-making magic through the window and be dazzled by the cocktail selection. The staff ate helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. The Screeching Par...

Great tasting experience!

So nice to find a local distillery with cool tasting options and cocktails! We found this on our first night while visiting the island and were treated to friendly service by a nice round lady. She ev...

Gin or Vodka lovers, You'll thank me for this one!

Take a detour and experience some great spirits while listening to music and the bartender's stories about the Arbutus Journey. The purple Gin not only tastes great, but makes a drink memorable. The...