Friendly and helpful bartenders, great atmosphere. Earlier in the afternoon it's quiet and cozy, great 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. read more

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

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Whiskey bar with cocktails and cans of decent beer. Bartenders friendly. If you want to have a great experience, stop in when they just open to get really personalized service. We did this after a Bisin's game and the bartender took us through a lot of the processes for distilling and how they use their own organic dried fruit in the drinks. They have music on Friday nights. Don't know bout Saturday, but I think I've been there for music in that day, as well. The music is usually low key bands/solo performers. If you sit at the bar where you first walk in, you can usually maintain a conversation without it being too loud. There is no food, but you can bring it in from nearby places. You can buy their distilled spirits and take it home as well as their T-shirts, which are pretty funny. Their liquor name is One Foot & other name for rooster. read more

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Come for a drink but don't sleep on getting the deluxe tour from Whiskey Wizard Mike and Distiller Joe! Mike provided a great primer on whiskey in general before we toured the still house and rickhouse/warehouse to see where the magic is made. Looking forward to what comes from some of those barrels; especially that chocolate malted rye! read more

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SHAMEFUL AND DISCRIMINATORY Four of us were going to stop by Buffalo Distillery Co. yesterday (4/5/25) for 1-2 drinks and move on. One of my buddies was already there waiting and so I walked in the front door to meet him. I was met by a smaller man with a bald head at the front door. The man, through a fumbling of words and a half smile told me there is a $10 cover charge to come into the bar. He could barely look me in the eye and was unconvincing. He didn't strike me as a conventional bouncer, him being slight, and also because he was holding a drink. I even checked his ears for telltale signs of wrestling/jiu-jitsu damages to add some bonafide bouncer qualifications, seeing none. But, having no reason to suspect otherwise I said, "Did you say $10? Oh no.". And a I walked back out. I texted my buddy to tell him we weren't coming in ($10 is a STEEP cover for a bar in Buffalo, NY without a live band, no less). My buddy told me I was being screwed with, and that the bald man tried the same thing with him and that he's just messing around. My buddy had gotten in with the understanding none of us would pay the cover from this man, and he too wasn't convinced this man actually worked there. Further, my buddy watched this man NOT attempt to charge anyone else that walked into the bar in the meantime, which was 3-4 more groups of people. My buddy closed out his tab and left. You see, now I was upset. Was this either: 1) some regular at the bar screwing around who tried to steal $10 from me and possibly from other prospective patrons, causing some (such as me) to turn away at the door, or 2) did this man actually work here, and only charged this $10 price tags to those he prejudicially determined he didn't want spending money at the bar? Either way, I'm not the type, and wasn't going to be that type that night. I walked back in, and this time I had to seek this "bouncer" out, considering he wasn't standing near the door, had his back turned to it, was drinking and was hanging out with his friends. Now, I'm even more certain I was being screwed with by this man. I interrupted and said, "Excuse me, do you work here?" He said, again while stumbling, "Well, I- yeah, I'm, I'm one of the owners". I said, "You're one of the "owners", huh? And you're charging everyone $10 to get in?". He said that was correct. So, I told him I wasn't going to stay but that I was going to fact check him with the bartender. After all, if he didn't work there, that would be MESSED UP for bartenders and their livelihood. I wasn't going to let that happen. I asked a bartender if this man worked here and she shook her head and said, "No". I told her that this man was telling her patrons that they needed to pay him $10 at the door, all the while this man doesn't stop stammering unintelligible broken sentences in my ear, pleading with me as if he's attempting to not be exposed. I figured I had identified him as a fraud. But then the bartender laughs and says to me, "Well for you, you need to pay $50." Now, it still wasn't clear to me if this man actually works here, but what was clear was that I was inside a circus, and these people were the clowns. The bald man told me that I needed to leave now, and I said, "OK", and I also said that he should gratify his own self alone in an expletive fashion, and then I left. The next morning I did a Google image search and learned the man was Frank Weber, lead distiller and co-founder of the bar. So, you tell me... would you like to pay $10 as a cover charge to support a business that PREJUDICES ITS OWN PATRONS at the door, capriciously charging some to pay a hefty cover and others to not? As for me, I was gladly going to drop $100-$150 on the bar in one hour and leave, but now I'll never support this place or its products. read more

Buffalo Distilling is a cool little bar that is located in the Larkinville area, not far from Paula's Doughnuts. They make delicious craft cocktailsnusing their own spirits. You can also purchase bottles and merchandise to take home with you. You'll pay a little more for these cocktails but they pack a punch and are made with quality ingredients. It's a nice little stop when you are in the area! read more

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Their drinks are great. The atmosphere is awesome. The bartender was accommodating. I stopped in here on a Saturday an hour or so before close. More people arrived 15 minutes before they were going to close and were not turned away, but could imbibe to their heart's content. I had a Manhattan and it was delicious. Lots of street parking available. read more

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I felt like I turned into a cooler human being just by walking into this place. Very industrial looking inside. Intimately lit. I went on a Friday night and there was a live band. They sounded great and the music wasn't overly loud. Don't quote me but they have to be the only local distillery brewing their own Krupnik. A lot of Polish influence here. I got a kick out of their One Foot Cock branded spirits. Drinks were unbelievably cheap for such a nice establishment. Cocktails elsewhere would be $10-15. These were closer to $7. Quality home made liquor assembled with care. Strong enough to put hair on your chest but very refreshing and delicious. They also offer beer. I thought it was funny they carried Genesee's Cream Ale and Ruby Red Kolsch. Service was amazing. The lady bartenders were extremely patient and kind. My friend asked me what they have in the back area. The bartender overhead us while she was making someone else a drink and said she'd show us around. We were immediately given a full tour of the distillery while the bar was buzzing. Another great addition to the Larkin area. And another great distilling brand locally made in Buffalo. read more

Buffalo Distilling Co - Good times to be had here - Distilleries Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The bartender was very nice and personable, chatting while making our drinks and telling us a bit about the bar. It was my first time there and the summer menu just came out so I ordered a frozen lemonade with gin. It was good, tasted like a spiked slushie. My friend and I sat outside, there's a decent sized patio area in the front. We left around 8 but a band was there and the crowd was starting to pick up. Check it out if you're in the area! read more

AWSOME place. Dale gave us a tour of the distillery and he explained everything. Then he made me a smoked Larkin Ville old fashion. Just AWSOME. read more

Buffalo Distilling Co - This was so good. - Distilleries Near Me - Buffalo, New York

How have I not done a review for this place yet??? This is a great place to chill, have a couple of drinks, and support your local distillery. The location is not too big but not too small either. There's a good amount of seating at the bar and other seating on the floor area. In the summer time you can sit outside on the patio. They have a distillery in the back which Roy will be happy to give you a tour. They make their own spirits including bourbon, brandy, vodka, moonshine, krupnik, and now gin. They have tasting flights available, or you can enjoy them in one of the many cocktail options on their menu. They also offer a small food menu to hold you over. If you happen to come during food truck Tuesdays, they don't mind you coming in with one of your food truck favorites and enjoying it with a few cocktails by them. Every time I come here I love that the bartenders are always in a good mood and nobody ever looks like they don't want to be there. You know thos places . They are good with offering recommendations if you can't make up your mind. They also have live music on certain days. They are open Tuesday-Saturday. Feel free to follow them on facebook to get updates on when new batches have been made, when they are having live music, or when they will be featured at a local event. The best part, you can buy your own bottle on the spot if you find something you really like. read more

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A hidden gem that I doubt will stay hidden for long! The atmosphere of this place is absolutely beautiful. It's small and intimate and they have a small food menu, but full of delicious and local options. Cocktails are priced at about $9 and there is the distillery in the back. I can't comment to the drinks, but I did try the Grilled Cheese sandwich and some of the pierogis (they serve Ru's pierogis but make a house dip for them with sour cream and green onion) and both the sandwich and the pierogis were really good! I love the chandeliers here. I'm going to bring my wife here soon -- really glad I discovered this place that's tucked away in the Larkin District! read more

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Great cocktails, nice space and vibe! Full disclosure, my husband knows one of the co-founders of this company. Which is why we came to visit when we were in town. Even so, the space is great and the drinks are even better! We do really enjoy their spirits and order bottles fairly often. Our favorites are the krupnik, bourbon, and apple brandy. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Buffalo! read more

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Great service and drinks. Very clean and classy. Dale was awesome. Had a tour of how it works and samples. Ended up buying a lot as it was soooo good. Definitely coming back a lot. Great music and atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Good drinks, reasonable prices, welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. I can't believe it took me this long to visit this place. The interior is a chic, rustic, industrial, unassuming distillery bar. I am guessing its so layback because it caters to the neighboorhood. Wish I love! All their cocktails are priced at "Old Buffalo" prices, $9 or less. I highly recommend The Full Moon. Their food items are also in the same price range. I don't remember seeing anything in the double digits. I had their regular grill cheese sandwich for $7 it's a bargain. They can also add some other goodies for a couple more dollars. Please check the menu for those details. The sandwich was delicious and I can't wait to have it again and add all the things to it. We also had an Apple Pie shot. I have no clue what was in that... (I made friends a the bar, and he recommended having it, you know how things go) OMG it was so good!!! I can't wait to show this place to all the people I like! Oh I almost forgot, I don't know if this is a regular thing, but I was there on a friday and they had live music. read more

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Excellent cocktails, thanks Dale! Small, cozy, very friendly atmosphere, great music, just awesome.

This place definitely gets five stars from me. Facebook suggested that I come here to see The Cairns play, which I did. They are a pretty awesome local band. Last year after Food Truck Tuesday, I came here with two friends. We had some very tasty and strong drinks. The bartender was nice and had someone bring our drinks out to the patio. The food was good too. I was excited to try this place out again. My friend and I got here just before 7pm. We sat at the end of the bar. I ordered a double of the Violet Beauregard. Upon my request, the owner added more blueberry syrup. I was happy that she did that. It really enhanced the drink. I then ordered the Larkinvillage Idiot. It had One Foot Cock vodka, One Foot Cock aged and un-aged apple brandy, One Foot Cock moonshine, blueberry simply syrup, RC Cola, and lemonade. (The drink menu is in my photos fir your perusal.) My friend ordered a grilled cheese that had cheese and a bit of horseradish in it. It was quite delicious. I ordered a veggie platter. It had some think Stacy's pita chips, hummus, baby carrots, and fresh cut red and green peppers. The distillery is a really cool place to hang out. The chandeliers above the bar are neat. They have merchandise for sale near the bar. (Tee shirts, tank tops, hoodies, and flasks.) Once it got dark, I noticed that there really isn't enough bright lighting in the bar. The owner and the other bartender were kind, friendly, and quick with our drinks and food. I will definitely return, when I can. read more

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Small but nice inside and has outdoor patio area. Not much on menu because kitchen is TINY ! Many drink choices.

Everything is good, the distillers, the manager, the bartenders. They produce one foot cock, and we love the spirits. Good music, good meatball sammiches and pierogi. It's not a full service restaurant. It's a place to have a good drink and put something in your belly. If you feel fancy, try all the drinks. You can't go wrong. read more

This is an awesome distillery with cozy vibes. They have delicious drinks - I tried one with vodka and blueberry syrup - both of which they make! There is a nice size patio too but given it was 90 out, we opted to sit at the bar inside. This time they had a local band performing; last year when I went, there was a poetry reading going on. I love that vibe! They really don't have many food choices ( they prep sandwiches on a sandwich maker and a toaster oven ). I tried the grilled cheese which was pretty good but nothing to wow over - it hit the spot with having a couple of drinks. read more

Buffalo Distilling Co - T-shirt's for sale. " one foot cock " is their brand of vodka - Distilleries Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Not too much to say as I don't drink. Very nice place, great ambience, service was top notch. Limited menu (very limited) but a good meatball bomber Biggest problem was I went to hear live music, and they also had a wedding rehearsal dinner booked in the backroom. Would have been fine if the wedding people had stayed in the backroom. Instead they filled the small bar room and chatted loudly I thought the performers might get some respect, I was wrong read more

Hospitable, hands-on, hardworking owner gives behind the scenes tours...you'll love the drinks, creative menu items, and feel proud to be a Buffalonian! read more

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Great new distillery located in Larkinville. Friendly staff and fantastic drinks mixed with bourbon, vodka and brandy. The drinks we had were true craft cocktails made with care. The highlight was The Cold Cock made with mulled cider and apple brandy. Nice rehab on an old horse and carriage building as well. Take the tour if possible and see how and who makes the products sold there. The Larkin District is starting to connect. Nice to see. read more

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Everything from the owners, to the staff, the spirits, and to the cocktails is inviting and fun and makes you appreciate this local gem!

Couldn't wait to finally sit at the bar for a few cocktails!! We use to go all the time before Covid , loved the Seneca Street Mules and Violet Beauregards...the rest of our party never liked craft beers but were always accommodated with the choice of being able to get a regular beer...ex: Miller or another domestic beer..no more domestic beer choices, so we left...very disappointed because we loved to sit outside when it was nice and enjoy a few drinks....Bring back some domestic beer choices.....Please!! read more

If someone asked me to name a business that makes me proud of my hometown, Buffalo Distilling Co. would be one of the first that came to mind. I visited this establishment on February 16, 2018. It was my second of several stops that night. The drinks here are high-quality, and - AND - locally sourced as much as possible. I told the bartender that I trusted her judgment and asked for a fruity cocktail. Generally, I'm more finicky than this; however, I was told ahead of time that I can't go wrong at this bar in most cases. The bartender returned with a delicious concoction and took the time to explain to me what made my drink so special - namely, the locally-made liquor that went into it. In hindsight, the title of said drink escapes me, but make no mistake: they'll make you something good and let you know EXACTLY what's in it. Even more worthy of mention than the drinks is the hospitality one can expect at this establishment. In addition to the friendly bar service, I was given an impromptu tour of the place by one of the owners; a behind-the-scenes walk-through of where the magic happens. Whether you're visiting Buffalo or live here, please be sure not to pass up this local treasure. Buffalo natives are a shamelessly and stubbornly loyal bunch. We live in a region known for its food and drink, and therefore hold our local businesses to the pickiest of standards. The Buffalo Distilling Co. is just one among many reasons to be proud of our hometown! If you're from out of town, this is a great place to visit to see what Buffalo has to offer in terms of quality and friendliness! Friendly service? Check. Quality spirits? Check. Generous house pour? Check! read more

Buffalo Distillery has a fun, causal atmosphere with great drinks distilled on site. Nice place for private parties in a private back room. Entertainment tonight was provided by Hannah Kadryna spinning vinyl. read more

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I first visited Buffalo Distilling when they hosted an event for Nickel City Jews in 2018. I'll start out by saying they are always a gracious host for our events! It's a small to mid-sized bar with a large back room for private events. They have an extensive drink menu with their own bourbon (One Foot Cock) - their bourbon is delicious! It's nice and smooth! The other cocktails on their menu are outstanding and very affordable. They do sell some food but I have not tried it. They often have live performers there, which adds to the fun vibe. There is adequate seating in the main room with bar seats and tables. The one negative is that they usually have no more than 1 - 2 bartenders at a time, so the wait can be unnecessarily long for a drink. It would be nice if they could add an extra person at the bar when there's an event. Other than that, it's a fun bar close to the Larkinville that has some amazing home-made bourbon! FYI, there's usually adequate parking, however it can be difficult on weekends. read more

Had an amazing time at One foot cock (classy name) love the story behind it. The chief was delicious, I'm in love with their Apple brandy. And that moonshine that was 100 proof had that great barley taste to it. Place was finominal. read more

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My friends and I stopped in here for a drink and had such a great time! The toeing-the-line named cocktails gave us some good laughs, and they were strong but delicious! The bartender was so welcoming to us and offered us a taste of their newly released seasonal vodka. The atmosphere was dark and quiet, but this is exactly what we were looking for: a place to enjoy a drink without having to yell over the table to hear each other. The record player offered some tunes from the back without being too loud causing people to talk louder. The restroom was clean and had a basket of gum, mints, hair ties, and other things patrons might need that aren't offered in most places. Later in the evening, I'm guessing the owner's dog made an appearance in a holiday sweater which just really made our entire night! read more

I walked into Buffalo Distilling Co to purchase a gift for Father's Day, and in true Buffalo style, walked out with more than just a tangible item. The manager Roy showered me with the kind of natural, authentic hospitality that you can't teach your employees. Roy not only set me up with a beautiful, handcrafted gift box for all of the One Foot Cock spirits and gear that I purchased, but also set up a tour & tasting for my Dad. The tasting & tour experience was so rad, so laid back, and felt so genuinely welcoming that everyone in our group still talks about it, to this day. The One Foot Cock products (bourbon, vodka, krupnik, and brandy) themselves are incredible, but it was the warm and loving energy from everyone at Buffalo Distilling Co. that resonates with me. If you're in Buffalo and want to drink phenomenal cocktails with folks who make you feel like family, I highly suggest you stop in to Buffalo Distilling Co. ASAP. As a true Buffalo girl at heart I have to say, this place feels like home. read more

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If you're looking for a true "Buffalove" venue for a small wedding, look no further than Buffalo Distilling. We recently celebrated our wedding here; Roy and his amazing staff made everything completely effortless! All of our guests raved about the ambiance, the food, and the incredible cocktails served by an exceptionally adept duo of bartenders. We are huge fans and will return often, with friends! read more

Just another jem in the recent Buffalo renaissance. You like bourbon and are interested in the distilling process this is a great place. Next to Flying Bison in the Larkinville district it's a safe and clean place to visit. Highly recommend especially if you want to showcase our renaissance to out of towner's. read more

Buffalo Distilling Co - Distilleries Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Frank the owner gave us a personal tour, proving these folks know their brew. The setup and control is meticulous. The drinks were outstanding, original even, and the food paired perfectly. The decor is quite cozy too. I'm making this place my local even though it's on the other side of town for me. read more

Buffalo Distilling Co - Distilleries Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Cool new spot that hasn't been overrun yet. I'm sure it will be soon!! Came in for some drinks before we headed to dinner. The cocktails are yummy for sure. The owner came over and asked if we wanted a little tour which we happily took him up on. Everyone working was super nice and really took pride in the place/products. All the liquor is made fresh and packaged one bottle at a time. read more

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What a fantastic establishment! Was the old Buffalo carriage house. The owner was so nice took us on a tour and tell you what to bourbon is top notch. Would give this place more than five stars ! Will be making this place a consistent go to place. read more

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Farm-to-table spirits! The bar is an awesome repurposed industrial space and you can walk through and geek-out on the distillery in the back. They source local grains that when spent go back to the farm for slop-about as sustainable as you can get. We tasted the bourbon and apple brandy, and left with a bottle of each but the barrel-aged Krupnik was the find of the day. They have nice bar bites (sausage, pierogi) and the staff was super-friendly. Highly recommend a visit! read more

Because Buffalo is awesome! Look at that social distancing. And their krupnik is darn tasty, too. read more

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We went for Dyngus day , the place was packed but the bartenders were doing a great job keeping orders moving . We had thier mixed drinks which were excellent . They had really tasty lazy perogie but so not usually have food . Battenders were engaging and fun . read more

We went here for a fundraiser: 3rd annual booze for Barks. The donations went to SPCA. You could bring your dog to the event too. They had tours of the distillery and character drawing. Had a Personal staff and I love the inside of the place. This was a great fundraiser kudos to the people putting on the fundraiser. read more

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