A modern brick building with large windows and red signage reading "CANTILEVER DISTILLING CO." and "CANTILEVER HOTEL" stands beneath a blue sky in Minnesota, near the scenic shores of Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Cantilever Distillery and Hotel

A modern brick building with large windows and red signage reading "CANTILEVER DISTILLING CO." and "CANTILEVER HOTEL" stands beneath a blue sky in Minnesota, near the scenic shores of Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Cantilever Distillery and Hotel is a great destination in Minnesota’s Vacation Paradise, a fun experience with readily available lodging. The distillery features sampling of handcrafted distilled products along with dining options. The Hotel features comfortable rooms in the lakeside community of Ranier, with amenities like a coffee shop and market, rooftop hot-tub, sauna and yoga studio. You are comfortably close to recreational accesses, Voyageurs National Park and the beauty and serenity of Rainy Lake. Check out much more about Cantilever Distillery and Hotel at cantileverdistillery.com

A modern bar with a square, U-shaped counter surrounded by brown chairs, inspired by Minnesota style. Overhead, a large black metal light fixture shines, while round tables near tall glass garage doors let in natural Rainy Lake light. | Rainy Lake, MN
Cocktail Room
A modern hotel room in Minnesota with two double beds, white linens, gray throws, and blue-striped pillows. Wall-mounted lamps, a cozy nightstand, and a large window offer views reminiscent of serene Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN
Hotel Rooms
A person relaxes in a small outdoor hot tub on a wooden deck beside a brick building with "Cantilever Hotel" painted in red letters. Green trees and patio chairs set the scene at this cozy Minnesota spot near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN
Rooftop Hot Tub
A close-up of nachos topped with sour cream, fresh jalapeños, and herbs, with a burger and chips in the background—enjoyed lakeside in Minnesota—with a margarita garnished with dried lime on the side. | Rainy Lake, MN
Handcrafted Food & Cocktails
A bottle of Cantilever Bourbon Whiskey, crafted in Minnesota, stands next to a small jar of Groveland Confections Bourbon Caramel Sauce on a wooden surface with black stencil markings. | Rainy Lake, MN
Cantilever Bourbon Whiskey
A wooden oak barrel labeled "Cantina," reminiscent of Rainy Lake charm, is tilted on a rack, pouring amber liquid into a stainless steel container below. | Rainy Lake, MN
Tour the Distillery
A blue-green sweatshirt with "Cantilever" on the front and a matching trucker hat featuring a circular Cantilever Brewing logo, displayed indoors near metal stairs—perfect for representing Minnesota or relaxing by Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN
Shop the Market
A plastic cup of iced coffee with milk swirls and a black straw sits on a glossy counter, evoking the calm of Rainy Lake in Minnesota, with a blurred café background. | Rainy Lake, MN
Grab a Coffee
Several bottles of Woody’s Fairly Reliable whiskey, rye, and vodka are displayed on a wooden shelf. The colorful labels evoke the vibrant spirit of Minnesota, with each bottle neatly arranged in rows inside a store near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN
Woody’s Gin, Vodka & Whiskey

2078 Spruce Street Ranier, MN 56668

218-540-1932

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