Wedding review of Barrel Factory: - Ample parking in lot and…read moreside streets - Beautiful decor for fall wedding (rustic vibes) - Quick bar service Both the ceremony and reception were on the upstairs level. During cocktail hour, they quickly moved the chairs and pulled in the tables to transform the space. It was clear the staff knew what they were doing. Also, there was ~70 drinks (beer, specialty bride & groom cocktails) sitting on the bar, ready for guests to grab. - Bonus room with board games and cornhole I loved this extra space because the kids in the wedding party were able to hang out and run around. It was also a great spot for the photo booth. - Food was delicious Standouts for me were the eggrolls (stuffed pepper & beef on weck), baked potato soup (loved that this was served in place of salad), and the tender filet with buttery mashed potatoes. I may have grabbed some of my kids' fingers and fries, because I can never say "no" to my favorite comfort food - perfectly crisp and salty. Would highly recommend this venue for any couple looking for a party environment with delicious eats.

We had a great time here. It's a cool place to grab drinks and a bite of food…read more I started with Seltzer. The flavor I picked was strawberry basil. My hubby chose a blueberry mojito with white rum. We also tried the gin and berries. They had seltzers, too, and we wish we could have tried them. Since we were drinking, we decided to have the appetizer trio. We had the delicious goat fig egg rolls, chicken pot stickers, and pretzel bites with cheese.

Friendly and helpful bartenders, great atmosphere. Earlier in the afternoon it's quiet and cozy,…read moregreat for a cocktail and a book. In the evenings when the live music starts up it gets pretty loud. The cocktail prices are a little steep but quality is top-notch and flavors are excellent. I would very happily have cocktails here again. I got one I think called a Flannel Shirt? What I remember is bourbon, pear, and pecan pie bitters, with a lightly charred/smoked bit of wood with the ice. Absolutely amazing. Parking is on the street. There is NO FOOD which is a bummer, but they were okay with me bringing my own food from the taco place next door which I really appreciated.

Fun place, checked out this year for Dyngus Day, plenty of parking, nice atmosphere. My friends dad…read moreplayed the acoustics and sound were great for a renevated building. Service and staff were attentive.

Stopped by for a quick drink after going to Greek Fest and the bartender was really fantastic. I'm…read moreactually bummed at myself that I can't recall her name right now, lol. They were starting up some of their pride month drink specials so we tried a couple things off the menu that were good. It's not a very large place inside, but was comfy there at the bar area and the vibe of the other patrons was very chill. For being fairly close to my home this is definitely a spot, I could see myself checking out more often than future. With it being a distillery, several of the liquor options are made by Uncle Jimbos, which is cool too!

Stopped by on a Thursday evening to check out this newest addition to the Elmwood strip. They have…read morea variety of spirits to choose from. The bartender was very informative and made me a New York Sour from their bourbon, topped with cabernet franc. It was delicious. All the wine they offer is from NY. They had 2 beers on tap, from CBW and Hamburg breweries. They have various flavors of vodka and also offer mixed cocktails in cans. They have only been open a month so no drink menu yet, but the bartender told us they are working on one. They are also planning of offering brunch on Sundays, with food catered by various local businesses. Check out their website for more info.

Surprisingly great product from a small distillery! Definitely a hidden gem along your travels and…read moreworth a stop. Great service on a whim and will be happy to return!

I am not exaggerating when I say this is the very best Krupnik I have ever had. No wonder it has…read morewon awards. If you really like Krupnik, this wonderful little distillery in Akron New York is definitely worth the drive.

This is review is for their adorable stand at the Briadway Market for the Easter season. As I was…read more exiting the market with my mom, the Krupnik candy sign on a festive jar caught my eye. Wondered over chatted with the owner to learn the distillery opened back precovid 2018. The business is women owned, located near the old Buffalo China plant. My polish heritage growing up Krupnik was the remedy with honey for colds. The krupnik was smooth in honey taste and mild flavor. My mom tried it as well and informed me was how she remembered it years ago. They sold it in a variety of sizes, even offered pre- filled made drinks for samples to comply with covid 19 precautions. The distillery pairs up with Park Edge sweets for the process of making the candy. Overall, the candy was a nice twist on representing polish culture and East Side of Buffalo . Check it out another great local women owned business.

Krupnik isn't always the easiest liquor to find, and when you do it isn't always up to the quality…read moreyou're looking for. In this case yoga pants vodka got it right! I have been having tastes of krupnik since I was a little girl from my parents and family so I have high expectations when it comes to my krupnik. This krupnik was so so so flavorful and smooth. I loved that you could taste the clove and honey very distinctly. I also tried their kruparita and I would honestly buy that in a 12 pack as a regular drink of choice. It is unlike any other margarita I've ever had and it was better! Obviously is not a sour margarita, it's just different but amazing in its own way. I wasn't able to try their vodka but I heard other having sips and they seemed to enjoy it. This is a new polish female owned business is the heart of the east side of buffalo. It is 100% worth the try!

We went during posted hours. Door locked wine store next door sold their spirits then Bobby opened…read moredoor to Tommy rotters. Asked what were here for 'said a tasting' He said he was by himself and on a meeting sorry and closed door. No service. Check your Yelp listing!

One of Buffalos newer distilleries. They are making vodka and gin so far. Tasting room is open a…read morefew days a week and tours are well worth it. They are in an old building that once housed a box maker, and most recently New Era Cap. But now Tommyrotter has brought in copper stills to make their small batches. They use NY grown grains as the base for their alcohol. The gin is then infused with herbs and species sourced from around the world. They are not selling a cheap product but it is a good one. And the tour is well worth it. Welcome to Buffalos growing scene of distilleries. Raising the bar. 1994

I have been here so many times! From office parties, to bar league yoga, I've always had a great…read moretime. The banquet space on the second floor is very eclectic and cute. The entire space is rustic, and decorated with twinkle lights and antiques. I've been coming every Wednesday for bar league yoga, and every time is a treat! The space is warm and inviting. I often stop down at the bar and restaurant after yoga, and the experience is just as good downstairs. The bar has a plethora of drinks and cocktails - I had a vodka slushie that was absolutely delightful! I also had a burger that was to die for - juicy, full of bacon, and soooo good. I am a bit of a soup fanatic, so I also had the potato soup. Everything was so good, and our waitress was super friendly!

Had a very enjoyable time at Lakeward Spirits for dinner. It started with a very personable hostess…read moreand concluded with a delicious and satisfying meal. We start off with a couple of cocktails, my partner and I. I had the South Buffalo Slam, while they got a "hot" cocktail called the Ultra Violet Tipple (it changed colors!) Both cocktails were very good. For dinner, I got the barrel factory burger, which was a half pound burger of ground short rub and brisket and my guest had the barrel factory pork chop, which looked so delicious I was jealous that I didn't get it. We both really enjoyed what we had with the pork chop being very yummy and a real standout. We finished things off with a shared desert of the Pot Au Chocolat, which was a mousse-like decadence served in a canning jar. Overall, it was a very nice dining experience and a charming space as well as a cool ambience.

Had reservations for the barrel room at Hartman's, it's a little speak easy that has different…read moredrinks/ food menu from the distillery. The bartender was amazing and if we had any questions on any of the drinks he was there to answer it! If you didn't like anything on the drink menu then they would make something based off your preference. It is very dark in there but they have little lights to help see the menus. The drink menu changes per season. It was an experience and I would absolutely go back!

Never a bad experience at the Barrel Room tucked behind Hartmans Distillery. Make a reservation…read moreonline and go check it out!! He bar staff in both bars are amazing, great service and great for a unique date!

I didn't catch the name of the person bartending but they were very nice. I was offered a tasting…read morepour of a particular option to "try before I buy". They ended up pouring a full pour (due to distraction) and I felt bad, so I paid for it & drank it anyway. (I suffered for it the rest of the evening, but that was my own fault, not the bartender.) I liked that the bathrooms are labeled all-gender and there seemed to be a decent amount of space in the back for events. I enjoyed one drink and left. I'd go back for an event or if the menu options piqued my interest. Seems to also be a convenient location for drinks before/after an event at the arena. Sorry for no photos this time.

About last night ... I went to the Grown Up Night of Play: Mixology in the Museum! At the Explore…read more& More Museum. I came across the Lockhouse Distillery and stopped by their table. They did NOT disappoint!!! When I tell you they had two of the best tasting featured cocktails! The Caramel Cold Brew made with Lockhouse Coffee Liqueur and The Ginnamon Roll made their Cinnamon Gin AKA The Ginnamon!! The pictures may not do them Justice but I promise you they were delicious, delicious & more delicious!! The word on the street is they will be back and open for business very soon!! Can't wait I signed up for the mailing list!!!