Great Jones Distilling Co.: Manhattan Whiskey, Made in NoHo
Great Jones Distilling Co. is the first legal whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition, a sprawling 28,000-square-foot, multi-floor operation on Broadway in NoHo that opened in 2021. Inside you’ll find a working distillery producing house bourbon and rye from New York grain, guided tours and tastings, multiple bars, a restaurant, and a hidden speakeasy tucked behind a rediscovered tunnel.
It’s built as an experience as much as a bar — whiskey lovers come for the tours and tastings, groups come for the cocktails and the room, and the Saturday jazz brunch adds a bit of live music to the mix. The cocktails lean pricey, which makes the Prohibition Hour the smart way to sample the program without the full ticket.
The Happy Hour
Great Jones runs a happy hour it calls “Prohibition Hour” at the bar: $11 cocktails, $1 oysters, and $2 wings, Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 to 6pm. Sundays run an all-day version, with oysters and wings priced a little higher. A burger-and-Old-Fashioned combo rounds out the deals at $25.
The Room
A dramatic, multi-floor space wrapped around a working copper still — tasting rooms, more than one bar, a New American restaurant, and an underground speakeasy behind a historic tunnel. The mood is theatrical and clubby, built for tours, tastings, and a night out rather than a quiet drink.
Who Great Jones Distilling Co. Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Whiskey tasting | House bourbon and rye distilled on-site make guided tastings the core draw for whiskey fans. |
| Distillery tour | Guided tours of the working NoHo distillery — a genuine rarity in Manhattan — anchor a visit. |
| Group outing | The multi-floor space, speakeasy, and cocktail bars suit birthdays and group nights out. |
| Prohibition Hour drinks | $11 cocktails and cheap oysters and wings make the early-evening window an easy after-work stop. |
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Great Jones Distilling Co. FAQ
When is happy hour at Great Jones Distilling Co.?
Its “Prohibition Hour” runs Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 to 6pm at the bar, plus an all-day version on Sundays.
What’s the happy hour deal at Great Jones?
$11 cocktails, $1 oysters, and $2 wings during the Tuesday–Friday window, with slightly higher oyster and wing prices on Sundays.
Is Great Jones really a working distillery?
Yes — it’s the first legal whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition, distilling bourbon and rye on-site from New York grain.
Can you tour Great Jones Distilling Co.?
Yes, it offers guided distillery tours and whiskey tastings in addition to its bars, restaurant, and speakeasy.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Great Jones Distilling Co. before visiting for a specific deal.