FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Monday to Friday — 2 to 10. Saturday — noon to 10. Sun — noon to 8. Please use our main entrance at 525 S. Lake Ave., and check in with the host to be seated.

  • For regular cocktail rom service, no. Just come on in or add yourself to the waitlist first (available online during business hours). For tours, private tastings, and most events, yes. Find a link to reservations under the VISIT tab!

  • We sell 375ml and 750ml bottles at our cocktail room, in addition to 4-packs of cans. Please note, MN State law limits the purchase of 750ml bottles to one bottle per person per day. You can also find our remarkably fine spirits at a store near you. Just click the "Where To Buy" and explore the map.

  • Are you dog friendly?

    Yes we are! We love well-behaved pups and owners, we just ask that you keep your dog on a leash.

    Are you kid friendly?

    Yes! We welcome kids with their families and have a variety of kid-friendly NA drink options in addition to our sophisticated zero-proof cocktails.

  • Join us Fridays at 5:30 p.m. for a free 30-minute tour. RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE. Walk-ins are accepted if we have availability, but we advise making a reservation to guarantee your spot!

  • We offer a limited menu of snack options, such as charcuterie and crostini. Vegan & GF options available. If you’re craving something more substantial, you’re welcome to bring takeout with you from neighboring restaurants. Our tables are small, however, and designed for cocktail service, so many people prefer to visit us for drinks before or after a meal elsewhere.

  • You can purchase merch here!

    NEED A VIKRE GIFT CARD? WE’RE KINDA OLD-SCHOOL ABOUT THINGS LIKE THAT AROUND HERE. GIVE US A CALL MONDAY TO SATURDAY BETWEEN NOON AND 6 AND ASK FOR DOUG OR JERRY. WE’LL HANDLE THAT OVER THE PHONE AND MAIL YOU OR YOUR RECIPIENT A REAL-LIFE GIFT CARD! CALL (218) 481-7401.

  • Most parking in Canal Park is paid parking May-October and free during the winter except during certain special events. There is usually ample parking in the lot behind our building or across the street. Please use our main door for entrance.

  • We are a working distillery, so there may be loud sounds that can be heard from the production floor while you are here. If you have sensory issues, please let us know and we will do our best to accomodate your needs.

  • All of our products are all natural and gmo free. All of our products except for Herbal Liqueur are vegan (Herbal Liqueur contains honey). Our gins, aquavits, vodkas, and whiskies are all sugar free. Our gins and aquavits and canned cocktails are all gluten free. Our vodka and whiskey are made from a base with gluten in it, however the gluten is distilled out and many people with sensititivities can drink them with no problems, however if you are extremely sensitive you can avoid those products.

  • We are not currently allowed to ship our spirits. Some retailers in the state of MN can ship to other states. Ace Spirits is one we know is currently shipping to those states that allow it. You can also check to see if a store near you sells our remarkably fine spirits by clicking on the "where to buy" button and exploring the map.

  • Frenchie contains 200 calories and 10 g sugar per can. There are zero artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors.

    Vélo contains 181 calories and 13.4 g sugar per can. There are zero artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors.

    Briar contains 187 calories and 5 g sugar per can. There are zero added sugars and zero artificial flavors or colors.

  • Yes! We love celebrating special moments with you, and we have options for 2 to 50 people indoors and on our seasonal patio! For more information, availability, and rates, see the info sheet under the “Visit” tab, or drop us a note at info@vikredistillery.com.