Iron Shoe Distillery

05/31/2026

☀️ BIG NEWS! Our rooftop patio is now OPEN TO ALL AGES! 🙌
That’s right: what was previously a 21+ space is now family-friendly all day long, so everyone can come soak up the sunshine with us! 😎🍹 We’re serving up icy lemonade slushies, Piña Coladas, rooftop views, and the perfect sunny day vibes. Bring your shades, grab your crew, and spend the day above downtown with us! 🌴☀️ The rooftop is OPEN ALL DAY.... come enjoy this beautiful Southwest Michigan weather with us!

05/31/2026

This Niles Bluegrass festival continues tomorrow! See you downtown. 🎶

05/30/2026

Wow!! What a perfect day in Southwest Michigan! ☀️🍹Join us up on the rooftop patio and soak in this beautiful weather with great drinks, good company, and the best views in town. Days like this were made for rooftop cocktails. See you soon!

05/29/2026

We are incredibly honored and grateful to receive the Moody on the Market Best Place to Work Award! This recognition means so much to us because it reflects the amazing people behind Iron Shoe Distillery: our hardworking team, supportive community, loyal customers, and everyone who walks through our doors and makes this place feel special. From day one, we’ve believed that creating a positive, welcoming environment matters just as much as what’s poured in the glass. To be recognized alongside other businesses making a difference in our community is truly humbling. A huge thank you to everyone who supports us. We share this award with all of you. ❤️

Learn more about the Best Places to Work Award here!

Iron Shoe Distillery started as a muffler shop. The bones of that building are still there in downtown Niles — and so is the philosophy that drove its transformation. Nominator Eric DeBuysser, who has worked alongside owner

05/29/2026

Back by popular demand… and yes, it SOLD OUT immediately last week!! 🍫🥥✨

Chocolate Samoa Cake is back and we made extra this time… but don’t wait too long because this crowd favorite never lasts!

Rich chocolate, caramel, coconut, and all the Samoa-inspired goodness you could want. Grab a slice while you can! 🍰

05/27/2026

Perfect night for frozen drinks on the rooftop! 🍹☀️ Nothing says summer quite like a cold slushy cocktail, warm sunshine, and rooftop vibes with friends. Come sip with us and soak up the evening!

05/26/2026

Did you hear the news?! We got a slushy machine! Just in time for summer and we are OBSESSED. These icy drinks are the perfect way to cool down on a warm day! 🎉

Featured here:
🍑 Peach White Wine Slushy
☀️ Sunshine Cup Slushy

Sweet, refreshing, and dangerously delicious! Come grab one on the patio and soak up those summer vibes with us.

05/22/2026

Another sweet made-from-scratch treat on special this weekend… Chocolate Samoa Cake! Four layers of rich homemade chocolate cake stacked with three layers of caramel coconut filling, then topped with salted caramel frosting, chocolate ganache, and even more caramel drizzle. If you love those classic Samoa flavors, this dessert is for you! ✨

05/21/2026

Now on special: Chocolate Coffee Cake! Four rich layers of decadent chocolate cake topped with smooth coffee frosting… the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers and coffee fans alike. Pair it with your favorite cocktail or after-dinner drink and treat yourself tonight! ✨

05/21/2026

A big congratulations to Christopher and Landon on graduating from Buchanan High School! We’re proud of all their hard work and grateful to have them as part of our team. Be sure to congratulate them when you see them at the distillery, we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with them! 🎓