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    Buffalo Distilling Co

    4.6 (52 reviews)
    ModerateDistilleries
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Joe, the Distiller
    Amanda V.

    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!

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    Shannon R.

    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!

    Manhattan
    Nikki G.

    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.

    This was so good.
    Chris M.

    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.

    Good times to be had here
    Benjamin P.

    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.

    Esh W.

    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.

    Where the magic happens
    Alex L.

    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!

    Ryna D.

    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!

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    Dennise R.

    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.

    Their awesome cocktail menu!
    Sarah D.

    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.

    T-shirt's for sale.    " one foot cock " is their brand of vodka

    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.

    Owner, Frank Weber, during a behind the scenes tour
    Melinda E.

    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!

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

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

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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!

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    Ask the Community - Buffalo Distilling Co

    How's the food. Any burgers?

    John, The food is wonderful. We don't have burgers (yet) because we do all of our cooking from a small area behind the bar. We do have some great sandwiches, hummus… Read more

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    The Barrel Factory - Pre-cocktail hour before ceremony started

    The Barrel Factory

    4.7(36 reviews)
    1.0 miSouth Buffalo
    $$

    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.

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    The Barrel Factory - These egg rolls were delicious

    These egg rolls were delicious

    The Barrel Factory - Dessert from Half Baked Cookies - love them! Wayyy better than cake!

    Dessert from Half Baked Cookies - love them! Wayyy better than cake!

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    Black Squirrel Distillery - Black Squirrel storefront

    Black Squirrel Distillery

    4.8(5 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Stopped in for tastings but weren't there for too long since they only have about 4 varieties and…read morewe have already had two of them. :) The tastings are free and we came in for their debut of the Maple liqueur, which is kinda like rum and maple syrup, very tasty. We bought a bottle of this to take home and I overheard them telling a customer about recipes on their website, so I'll have to look a few up. We also tried the maple-coffee liqueur which had a stronger flavor than their other products. The couple next to us really enjoyed this but for us, we'll stick with the other three. We didn't taste the maple shine or their maple bourbon (I'm not actually sure if it's bourbon, but we've gone through a bottle drinking it neat and it's very good), since we've had these two before. Atmosphere- they had a big fan but it was hot in there, no AC. There's a few comfy seats and room to stand at the bar. The wooden bar itself is beautiful and the decor is nice too. This place is great for: -Booking for a private party (if they do that?) -Stopping in quickly for a tasting and to take a bottle home -Sitting down to enjoy a cocktail

    This review is about a month late, but had a great experience when I visited Black Squirrel. It's…read morelocated a little bit off the main drag of Elmwood and if you blink you may miss it driving by. The inside was small but well done with a cool custom front bar. The guy working was extremely knowledgable and helpful as we were not familiar with the maple syrup process and what they're making is different than the other distilleries that have opened the past couple of years in Buffalo. Tried the mapleshine and the aged rum spirit. Unique taste to both but very good and both had a bite in their pure form. The highlight were the mixed drinks that were made with homemade simple syrups - this cut the bite a little and brought out the maple flavor. Bought some bottles and hoping to see Black Squirrel at more events and bars.

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    Black Squirrel Distillery - Small bottle of the Black Squirrel Aged Spirit

    Small bottle of the Black Squirrel Aged Spirit

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    Yoga Pants Vodkas - Decor

    Yoga Pants Vodkas

    4.3(4 reviews)
    1.1 miEastside

    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!

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    Yoga Pants Vodkas - Business owner and her stand at the market

    Business owner and her stand at the market

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    The Barrel Factory - The Barrel Factory

    The Barrel Factory

    3.8(92 reviews)
    1.0 miSouth Buffalo
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    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.

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    The BARREL Factory

    The Barrel Factory - Upstairs event bar

    Upstairs event bar

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    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar - Lockhouse Ginnamon

    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar

    4.3(65 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown
    $$

    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!!!

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    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar - Lockhouse Coffee Liqueur

    Lockhouse Coffee Liqueur

    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar - Lockhouse featured Cocktails Builds for  Caramel Cold Brew & Ginnamon Roll

    Lockhouse featured Cocktails Builds for Caramel Cold Brew & Ginnamon Roll

    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar - Lockhouse Ginnamon Roll

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