Half Moon Bay Distillery - Half Moon Bay, California

John Johnson

Half Moon Bay Distillery is a small, local distillery that prides themself on producing super premium quality spirits using, with rare exception, all natural and organic ingredients and botanicals.

Their small batch, artisan Purissima Vodka is distilled from 100% grain and is true to their “smooth and silky” description.

Another winner from this distillery is their “Lavender Vodka.” The lavender tone in this vodka is nothing short of amazing. The flavor is so perfectly nuanced that I’ve come to the conclusion that their distiller is a gifted savant. How else could he continually get absolutely everything right?

The Harvard Avenue Gin is about as tasty of a gin that I’ve ever been privileged to drink.

Even though it was about closing time (my bad), I was treated like a king and did the full sampling.

I would describe the tasting room as a smallish warehouse only slightly off the beaten path in Half Moon Bay. There’s plenty of space to host a business or social event.

Great vibe to the place and superior liquor.

Courtney Pleshchuk

Wonderful team to work with! We hosted a team activity mixology class/competition with a large group and David and his team were amazing! They took care of everyone and made sure all of our needs were met. We had a great time and the group could not stop talking about their experience. Not only was the experience memorable, but the gin and vodka we tasted was top notch. If you are looking for a fun experience with friends, family, or corporate definitely check out HMB Distillery! Will definitely be back.

Martyn Stroeve

Booked to come and tour as part of a 10yr anniversary stay at the Ritz Carlton. My wife loves Gin, so i thought it would be fun. I booked weeks ahead and even got a second email confirmation of our tour booking a few days before we were there. We arrived at the Distillery, only to find the doors locked and no one answering the phone. What a way to run a business.

Ahinoam Pollack

We went to a late tour on a weekday and we were the only people there. The owner gave us the presentation and she was so friendly. The vodka and gin tasted really smooth and tasty. Highly recommended.

Heidi Proske

Tasted vodka, gin and the 10th grappa(yes it is better than the other 9), followed by a delicious mini cocktail. The staff were super knowledgeable and friendly, bought a bottle of their wheat&barley based vodka to take home! We’ll be back next weekend - it’s such a nice open space ?

Rachel Burt

Came by during open hours and spotted a sign but lots of closed doors without a marked place to enter and the parking lot was almost empty - wandered around the building for a few but left when there wasn't any clear way to actually enter the business - genuinely not even sure they're still in business

Michele Malman

Drove from Petaluma to check this place out. Lots of open seats, we were turned away because we did not have reservations and were not ordering food. Staff was RUDE. Was told bartender was behind and can't help us! Never been treated this bad before

Emily Bowditch

Amazing craft spirits made in the Pillar Point Harbor. Great tour with friendly staff, which includes a vodka/gin tasting