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    Buffalo City Distillery

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Melanie C.

    We had a cloudy, crappy day in the OBX so decided to make a trip here and we're so happy we did! We ended up staying for 3 rounds of drinks cause we were enjoying it so much AND everyone left with at least one bottle! The coconut lime martini was delish! They have an outdoor patio that you can bring dogs to and a nice space inside. Was not super busy. Highly recommend!

    Mocktail $6
    Dub H.

    We stopped her during Outer Banks Bike week. I got the whiskey flight ($15) with their bourbon, whiskey, apple whiskey, and honey almond whiskey. I am not one for sweet liquors but the honey almond was pretty good and unique versus other honey infused whiskeys. The apple whiskey was like cotton candy and a bit too much. The bourbon was good as far as bourbons go, not sure the price of a bottle but I'd say it's worth about $40. Now the East Lake Whiskey...that's where it's at son. That whiskey is a really good whiskey. I asked if their prices were different than the ABC stores sell them for and they said by law they are the same price so I decided I would pick up a bottle from my local ABC on the way home instead of hauling it around in my bike all week. My girlfriend got a mocktail since she was riding and can't handle her liquor lol. She got the boomtown lemonade and it was $6 without alcohol vs $11 with it and it was delicious. There was one of those drunk painting sessions going on when we got there, almost thought we walked into a private party. It was super loud as the lady was giving instructions on a loudspeaker the entire time. I bet when that event isn't there that it's a really nice ambiance. I'd go for a tour next time. The outside area was pretty nice as well. Definitely worth the stop and visit if you're passing through!

    An awesome distillery, with lots of spirit options. Their drinks amer very creative and delicious. Well worth the stop. They make a great old fashion.

    Trivia night, looking in from the roll up door.
    Terence S.

    Stopped by for trivia night. Cocktail Kelly made sure we had a great time. The cocktails that they work up behind the bar are pretty amazing. I tend to tell the bartender what I like or don't like like, and then make some minor tweaks so that every drink turns out delicious. I've been to a few events here, and it's always a good time. The staff has gone above and beyond to make sure everybody is having a great time, for moving tables, telling us where to put decorations, and just generally being overall helpful. The amount of food that they have is limited, as it's all either , grabbing stuff, or packaged foods. But they allow you to bring your own food in, and this seems to work out really well. The vibe inside is definitely an industrial feel. Outside on the back patio there's plenty of places to sit, and the establishment is kid as well as dog friendly. They've got picnic tables, chairs, and couches for you to sit on.

    Mules and whiskey
    Lyn L.

    Service was top notch! As soon as we walked in the door, we could feel that welcome vibe. There's a small bar and inside several tables as well as lots of outdoor seating. Menus are already on the tables and we browsed the tempting flight menu. We started with a flight split of whiskey and vodka. The peach and blood orange vodkas were tasty. There was no nasty after taste. Hubby enjoyed the almond whiskey and the East Lake Whiskey. We moved on to full cocktails made with some of the flavored liquors. I highly recommend the Blood Orange Smash. You can taste the fresh rosemary sprig. It was a refreshing cocktail. Although they don't serve, they do stock locally made snacks. Try the pimento jalapeño cheese spread locally made in Manteo. It was so good! They also hosts food trucks and Steamers was there that day. The Steamers team was so friendly and their food is delicious as always. We took home some of their liquors so hopefully we can duplicate those yummy cocktails.

    Heather O.

    Gorgeous new distillery in OBX. Right outside of kitty Hawk an easy little drive! Warm industrial vibe. The vodka is incredible and the whisky is super easy sipping.

    Blood orange martini
    Kim G.

    Thank you Kelly!!! Six of us came in last night to hear the band and for cocktails!! The music was excellent and drinks and service great!! Will be back next week with more of us!!

    Bought a hat, and had a lavender something or other
    Chris M.

    Pretty cool little joint that distills their own whiskey and vodka. They had one bartender making drinks but it wasn't too busy. My drink wasn't very strong but I'm no bartender and don't know what it's supposed to taste like.

    two cocktails on a table

    Really loved the look and vibe. Great service. The drinks were fantastic! We will visit again!

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    Dakota F.

    Buffalo City staff and drinks are always 1000 out of 10!!! They make a yummy but strong drink, always served by smiles! The new releases of vodka give us a reason to always give us an excuse to come back! The food trucks and music on Friday and Saturday are a fantastic addition to an already perfect place! So happy we have this spot here on the Outer Banks! Thank you always, Buffalo City!

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    The bartenders, atmosphere and drinks are great! The blood orange smash is a favorite!

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    I had the whiskey, after the first sip, the whisky was wonderful. Nice people and facility.

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    First time visiting today. It was great! Amanda was awesome! The Peach Strawberry Lemonade was so good!

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    Chesapeake Bay Distillery - Outside

    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    4.7(80 reviews)
    52.5 mi
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    I have visited Chesapeake Bay Distillery located in Virginia Beach, Va twice now. Each time I have…read morevisited I have had a pleasant experience. They are only open Friday 4-7, then Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7. So be mindful of that before driving all the way down to the beach. I wish they were open during the weekday, would be nice little after work hangout spot to catch a flight or two. The flights are $8 each and you get to choose 4 options. You can't beat that. I usually get two flights making my total $16 and I leave with a nice buzz. The customer service is really good. Our bartender carried on a conversation with us and kept us entertained. She's engaged and I'd like to wish her a happy wedding day. Over all I will continue to visit this spot, when open b/c I love how low key it is. Please note major construction going on currently around the distillery so may have to take a detour to get to them.

    If you're looking for something fun to do this Summer, definitely stop in to Chesapeake Bay…read moreDistillery for their $8 cocktail flight. I arrived around 6:30pm in hopes I could still order a flight, since they close at 7pm. Thankfully, they weren't in a rush to close at all. In fact, almost 10 people came in after me. The lady working there was pretty nice and personable and the place was very clean. The flight includes 9 different flavors and you are able to choose 4 flavors for the tasting. My friend and I ordered our flights and enjoyed our tastings. Some we enjoyed more than others but it was still a good time and the drinks were very strong. My favorite was the Watermelon Ghost Margarita, which was made with fresh, watermelon juice and tequila with smoked ghost pepper. While at the Distillery, you can purchase bottles to take home or simply order a cocktail to enjoy. If you're near the Oceanfront, grab some friends and definitely stop in.

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    Chesapeake Bay Distillery - Cocktail Flavors: Key Lime, Raspberry Zinger, Watermelon Ghost Margarita, Tiki Mango Lemonade

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    Cocktail Flavors: Key Lime, Raspberry Zinger, Watermelon Ghost Margarita, Tiki Mango Lemonade

    Waterman Spirits - The second drink we made, the strawberry Aloha. So fruity!

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    4.9(42 reviews)
    51.9 mi

    I went to the Tinis and Weenies night, which they hold every Wednesday, so this is what I'm rating…read moremy experience on! I saw the event advertised on social media and knew I had to check it out. It's gourmet specialty hot dogs paired with a wide selection of martinis, from classics like lemon drops and cosmos to more unique options like the pickletinis and caprese tinis. I went with a couple of friends around 5:45 and it was packed, but luckily people were leaving as we arrived so we were able to grab a spot. It was a little too chilly to sit outside, but they do have additional seating and I'd definitely sit out there when it's warmer. The food was great. I got the kimchi hot dog and loved it. The brioche bun really stood out, and the chili truffle oil fries were amazing. Everything comes out on a cute little tray, which was a nice touch. For my drink, I tried the pickletini. It was good, but definitely strong, especially if you're new to martinis. One friend got the caprese-tini, which was surprisingly good and came with a caprese skewer, so you get a little snack with it. My other friend got a dirty martini, which she enjoyed, and even as someone who isn't big on olives, I thought it was pretty good. Overall, we all had a great time and will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    This was either the third of fourth time my friends and I have done a drink making class here...one…read moreday we'll actually go for drinks lol. We always have such a great time at the drink making class and this was no exception. Marissa was our teacher and she was excellent! She was knowledgeable about the product and great with helping us make the drinks. She was also fantastic when she let my friend and I swap one of the syrups, hazelnut, for almond since we don't like hazelnut anything lol. The one sort of downside to this particular visit is it would've been nice to know they can't sell any bottles of alcohol after nine. My friends and I spent some time chatting after the class and when we went to buy some bottles, we were told we couldn't because it was after 9. Not a huge deal, but it would've been nice to know.

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    Waterman Spirits - Waterman Spirits products available in ABC stores or in-person for purchase at our distillery!

    Waterman Spirits products available in ABC stores or in-person for purchase at our distillery!

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    Waterman Spirits distillery craft cocktails.

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