Eastern Kille Distillery - Cocktail bar in Rockford - 7755 Childsdale Ave NE, USA

Bottom line: it's a nice place with good food and drinks, but it's small and pricey. Not much to complain about, will go again. Pros: intimate, classy atmosphere with quality cocktails and food made with obviously good quality ingredients. Cons: the occupancy is low, so you may be waiting a while. And while the food is good, it's reflected in the price. At that price point it might be nice to have other options then pizza.

Absolutely gorgeous building with a wall of windows facing the woods. There isn’t a ton of seating though. People have been lining up before they open and the entire place is full within minutes after opening! There was a bit of a wait for cocktails, but understandable given the entire place was packed. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. We were told they are in the process of setting up the patio which with furniture and fires.

Though they just recently opened this winter, they are off to a good start. The quality of their spirits and mixed cocktails are very good, but a tad on the expensive side for this market. The atmosphere is contemporary yet comfortable with a friendly and helpful staff. The food menu is limited to special pizzas, which are excellent, other apps and salads. In time I am sure it will expand. It is right off the White Pine Trail and will have outdoor seating during warmer seasons.

Excellent atmosphere and food. You gotta try this stracciatella. It's one of the most thoughtful appetizers... Perfect creaminess, salt content, spice, and texture from the crunch farro. Loved it! Miss you guys in our neighborhood but willing to travel ;)

We’ve been loyal customers for a quite a long time. We were sad to see them leave their downtown location however, the new spot is amazing! We ordered pizza and cocktails (of course). What a combination, the pizza was so delicious and so were the drinks. The OG staff are still here and kind as ever! Worth the trip.

Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and make great drinks. My husband and I love coming here and recommend it to our friends. I can’t say I’ve ever had a drink here I didn’t enjoy. Edit: came to the new location in Rockford shortly after it opened. We were blown away by the service and food menu. The food was amazing. The drinks are always spot on

A phenomenal evolution for a business that has grown with its customers. The menu is deceptively simple. My wife and infant daughter were very comfortable there with a stroller around 5pm on a Thursday. The stracciatella was unreal and I plan on ordering it every time we come in, which will be often.

The food was very good! Highly recommend the caesar salad and pepporoni, sausage, mushroom, onion, and red chilli pizza.