Tours
Join us on a behind-the-curtain journey through Watershed Distillery where you will learn the mystery, history, and story of the distillery.
Each tour covers our diverse family of products, easy to understand chats about distillation, and the exciting world of barrel aging. Tours last approximately one hour and involve a brief (and we mean, brief) walk between our distillery space and barrel warehouse. Each tour includes a try-before-you-buy sampling of select spirits and a visit to the Watershed Distillery Bottle shop filled with bottles (including bottle shop exclusives), glassware, and wearables. Don’t just tell your friends you went to Watershed. Show ‘em!
Book a Public Tour
Private Tours
Private tours are available for groups of 10 or more. To purchase and schedule a private tour, please call the bottle shop or email tours@watersheddistillery.com.
But wait, there’s more!
Stick around for cocktails and dinner at Watershed Kitchen + Bar, consistently named one of the top restaurants and cocktail bars in Columbus.
Distillery Tour FAQ
Where do I go for the tour?
Watershed Distillery is located at 1145 Chesapeake Ave, Columbus, OH 43212. Once you’ve arrived and parked (info on that below), locate the restaurant and bottle shop. Directly across the street from that, enter the door marked “Tours start here.”
When should I arrive for my tour?
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour start time. Late guests cannot always be accommodated.
What should I bring to tour the facility?
Please bring a valid ID and your best questions. We’re ready.
Where should I park?
Feel free to park in the lot located across from our restaurant. There are signs indicating what spots are fair game.
Are guests under 21 allowed to tour?
Yes! However, a tasting will not be included. Tour participants must be at least 12 years of age.
How long do tours last?
Please allow an hour to tour our distillery.
What is offered in the tour of Watershed Distillery?
We offer an inside look at the history, philosophy, and processes of Watershed Distillery, from grain to glass. The tour includes some hands on, sensory-focused features and tastes of four of our exceptional products along the way.
Do you offer any discounts for veterans?
Yes! We are proud to offer discounts for active duty or retired veterans. Please call us at (614) 357-1936 to book under that discount.
What should I wear to tour the distillery?
Please dress appropriately for the weather, as our barrel storage facility is not temperature controlled and guests will experience a brief moment outside. Close toed shoes are mandatory.
Can I take pictures while I am on the tour?
Snap away! All spaces you'll visit on your tour are fair game for photos. Professional photography may not be conducted unless permitted by the distillery. Just promise to tag us, okay?
Do you allow pets on the tour?
We do not allow animals on the Watershed Distillery tour. Service animals are permitted.
Do I have to make a reservation to go on a tour?
Distillery tours are available by reservation only. However, if a tour is not full, we will allow walk-ins prior to tour departure. Please call ahead to ask about availability.
Do you offer private tours?
Heck yeah we do. Give us a call or email tours@watersheddistillery.com to learn more about our private tour offerings.
Can I gift a tour?
Yes! On our online shop, Select "Gift Tour" in the dropdown menu if you're purchasing the pass for someone else as a gift or you want to buy now but pick your date at another time.