Manatawny Still Works

Get the livingsocial coupon and you really cannot go wrong. It included a tour, cocktail, souvenir glass, and tshirt. The distillery itself has such a cool vibe. Everything in there including the bar and the tables is made from refurbished wood. The aged whiskey is the best of the liquids but they all had a good taste. Get the cocktails, sit and relax, or play cornhole outside. You can’t go wrong.

Great place, good ambiance, lots of potential. Service could improve.
Even though is understood they do not have a food menu, they should at least offer some popcorn or chips or anything to snack on while you have a nice drink.

My husband and I just discovered this place and we will be back. We loved the vibe — very happy to have found this place practically in our backyard. I will not pretend to be a whiskey connoisseur, but we enjoyed our drinks. I had the Netflix and Chill and my husband tried the whiskey flight of #4, #7 and #8. He did not care for #8 but really enjoyed the others.
The bartenders were friendly and Tiffany knew how to guide us to drinks we would like. We also loved the resident greeter, Piper, a curious dog who would often come over to check up on us.
The one disappointment was that the food truck Foolish Waffles did not show up, apparently due to the freezing temperatures. The food truck was actually a major reason we ventured out that night, but even though we did not get to partake of that particular experience, it was still a fun night out. Would definitely recommend checking them out.

We took a tour of this place over the weekend and it was a lot fun as we were a small group and could interrupt asking questions but still getting all the fun facts about their operation and line of spirits. With that said they were just not to my palate. I’m not a fan of gins or rum and the vodka was a bit harsh. I’m intrigued that they are aging the vodka and going to release it in January of next year. Their whiskey has potential though. So I will definitely keep it in mind to try again in a few years after they have had more time to age it. As for the staff and the tasting room/​bar, both are really nice and I wish I lived closer so it would be less of a hike to come back and sample their wares as they develop their line. I also expect them to be pairing with SlyFox across the street on whiskey barrel aged beers in the future, so keep a look out of that in the future as well.

Great experience with my wife! Nice to finally have something fun in the back yard. I had a dry martini with their Hidden River aged gin. My wife enjoyed «the Sexy Panther» also made with gin and fresh berries. Friendly atmosphere and offers tours of the facility. Sly Fox brewery directly across the street if you’re looking to hop around.

I went to a bottling event here a few weeks ago. It was great to not only see how the whole process works, but also a chance to be a part of it. Even though my friend and I had to leave early and couldn’t stay for the full tour, the staff was nice enough to walk us through a quick tasting. They were extremely knowledgeable, and even without the tour we still left knowing a lot more about distilling than we did going in. While we didn’t get a drink at the bar, the cocktail menu looked pretty awesome so I definitely hope to go back sometime soon!

We stopped in for a couple of drinks. The bartenders were pleasant enough, but their knowledge about what they were serving varied greatly depending on which was serving you. The service was also surprisingly slow. Bartenders were making each drink individually, rather than making several order of the same drink at the same time. This might be excusable for expertly made drinks, but these were not.
The alcohol itself was disappointing as well. The gin was very harsh, very piney. The brown whiskey had a overly smokey scotch flavor that is not something that I go for, but others might like. The vodka and rums were both fine. I wanted to try the white whiskey in their manhattan, but I was told that they ran out… which was weird. Apparently they make the manhattans in a batch and then pour them out of a container.

We went here for a Christmas present from friends. The tour was a living social deal and four of us went. The atmosphere was definitely fun. I’m not a big liquor drinker so the tasting was definitely not for me. I felt like I was taking shots at 2pm with no chaser. Again, thats totally just preference. Learning about the process and the company itself was pretty cool and the tour guide/​manager, Will, was really fun and accommodating. The drinks were delicious too. I got a peppermint mocha latte with their rum in it and it was delicious. I also had a «big splash» which was light and refreshing. You definitely don’t need to worry about them skimping on the liquor here either ! I did think it was weird that they didn’t have any food at all (not even bar nuts/​pretzels or something), but during the tour we learned that they are affiliated with Sly Fox, which is down the street and does have food. Before the tour we were encouraged to grab take out from Sly Fox, which we did (I recommend the sexy bbq wings!), and everything worked out. If you are going, I would suggest eating before or getting there early enough to grab take out because we were running around in a frenzy trying to get some food in us before the tour. We did go on an off time but they do also have a food truck and live music on certain days. I’d love going back for that !

Visit sometime in July, 2014.
I stopped in to pick up a couple bottles to bring down the shore with me for vacation. Unfortunately, I’ve yet to tap into the bottles, so this review is based off very little, other than my experience.
I stopped in, loved the feel, décor, and vibe of the place. It was a Friday afternoon in the summer so it wasn’t too crowded but I’d say there was a healthy 20 or so people either inside, or outside for their Food Truck Fridays (which I would LOVE to try sometime).
The bartender seemed friendly, and all the drinks she was putting out looked well done and tasty, maybe just a tad slow.
I will adjust my review after another visit. I understand there is/​was some slight Sly Fox connection with MSW, and thus may have determined their location. but oh how I would have LOVED to see something like this in downtown Pottstown to add some character… PLEASE CONSIDER this!!!

This place is awesome. Five of us were visiting family in Birdsboro and decided to make the trek out to Sly Fox for some delicious beers. As we drove in, we noticed the Still Works and decided to stop for a libation on our way out. The atmosphere is great… still feels homey even thought you are in a large, industrial space in an office park. Staff was very friendly in helping us choose our drinks, which were delicious! We picked up some great swag at the gift shop, which was more like a boutique that a distillery gift shop. And best of all? Being an airhead, I left my ID there. One friendly phone call, two days, and a kind note later the ID was back in my hands. Thanks guys! We will certainly make a return trip.

My husband and I were visiting Sly Fox Brewery next door when we heard about this place. So we gave it a try! The place is lovely! The people are super friendly. The drinks are delicious and freshly made from local ingredients.
You can stay and have a fascinating tour and learn about distilling process. Fridays, they have a food truck parked out side you and order food bring it in and enjoy it with your beverage.
Would definitely recomend it to anyone looking for a different experince. New activities and fun things to do with friends/​family.

Great vibe. Good drinks. Support the locals!

Food Truck Friday was divine featuring Heart Food Truck. The food was delicious, eclectic and affordable. They do parties, private events and you may see them at your next venue.
The Sill Works is special, unique an has private parties and tours.

Took a shot with a Living Social Deal & drove out here. Totally worth it. Great space. Impressive production equipment. Knowledgeable tour guide. Great cocktails & booze.

If you are looking to go out and have a drink in a relaxed environment than this is the place. The spirits are great. The bartenders are slow to take your order and often seem overwhelmed but the overall experience and drinks make up for it. I also recommend taking the tour. It was really interesting to hear the distiller talk about the process with such passion. Plus, you get to sample the spirits and a free glass.