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    Daviyion J.

    Had a very enjoyable time at Lakeward Spirits for dinner. It started with a very personable hostess and 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.

    Scorpion cocktail for two!
    Christy H.

    I love it here. Absolutely love love love it. First of all, the place is spotless and the ambience is divine. It's not too loud and it's got such nice decor. The staff is knowledgeable and they're all quite friendly. I've been twice now and both times the bartenders were so nice and genuinely happy to be there. One even had some witty banter for us as we shared some huggie bombs together during their luau a few weeks ago. Yes, huggie bombs. Remember huggies? I adore the drinks here. They've all been good, and I'll be honest, I've had a decent amount. Their selection is fantastic and their house made spirits are delicious (it is a distillery, after all). I personally recommend their Fathoms Below spiced rum. My husband and I split a scorpion cocktail to start on luau day, which is probably my favorite drink so far. I also had a few of their fun tiki cocktails and even got a few rum punches so I could keep the pineapple glass. It's a blast here on special occasions! Most recently, I went with my husband and my parents. I got a guava lemonade that I thought was really refreshing. We wanted to get food, but chose to go somewhere else instead as the gluten free stuff didn't really appeal to me. That's not why you come here, though. The drinks are the reason and they are fantastic. I highly recommend this fun, well staffed distillery!

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    Weijia L.

    Another place we visited during our recent day trip. It was a Friday afternoon around 4-ish. The inside felt like a mom and pop shop and they have a second floor that opens at 6:30 pm. We sat outside, which means the drinks are served in a green plastic cup, instead of glass. There were a few other groups there, too. I got the gin cocktail with lavender etc. from the menu. It had a subtle floral note overall but nothing perfume-y. I didn't taste or smell the lavender. Instead, I got some light honey vibe, not one-note sweet and very refreshing. The price was affordable, $9 I think. The bathroom is located in the building, on the first floor at the back.

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    Esh W.

    I fell in love with this place as soon as I sat at the bar. Located on the main level of a multi used building, Lakeward Spirits specialize in vodka, gin, and rum. I'm more of a whiskey person, but rum is always a close second. After finding that out, the bartender recommended that I try a bourbon barrel aged rum ....I had it on the rocks and fell in love! It's a very rare find and at $42/bottle I may have to treat myself one day. The location itself is nice. They sell their spirits and also have a great beer selection. Their cocktails are also amazing. Downstairs is another distillery with cider that you can grab and bring back up if you prefer to sit with these fun loving bartenders, which is something people were doing. Downstairs is a food spot you can order things like mac and cheese or a burger and also, bring it back to your favorite drinking spot. You can also have some fun downstairs with the pinball machines and board games. They have happy hour from 5-6 with $5 cocktails. You can get beer flights. You can also get a tour, have some kombucha and buy merchandise if you choose to. I wish I knew about this before, but how that I'm informed, I'll definitely be back.

    Charlynn R.

    What an incredible venue! We came here for the Yelpies event. Parking was easy. The space was absolutely gorgeous. It has an industrial feel and great atmosphere. The gentleman who was doing the tastings (I assume an owner) was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to about the products. The rum sample I had was smooth and I actually has a cocktail with the same rum later on. The bar staff were also so friendly and eager to talk about the beer and products behind the bar.

    Second floor bar
    Dennise R.

    I am very happy and excited about this new distillery. This is a family own and operated distillery. The building has been beautifully refurbish and is now such a great space. The atmosphere here is very cool and chill. The mix drinks are great! My favorite two are the Ward Rose and the Erie Mule. Both are less than $10. When was the last time you saw a high-end cocktail for less than $10? They also have a couple of rotating beers on tap from local breweries. Make sure to take the tour when you visit and check out the second floor. During sunset the views from the second floor are pretty gorgeous.

    Event center has a 20 foot screen for the game
    Nat C.

    I just had a delicious specify your own ingredient omelette and started to watch the game upstairs in the event center. Brought my bloody Mary and lounging in this couch, could take a nap.

    Take the tour!
    Eric L.

    Great new space located in the Barrel Factory. Family run and making an excellent vodka product. The space is already awesome and there's more to come when construction is completed. Every ingredient they're using is locally sourced and they are passionate about this aspect of the business. Be sure to take the Distillery Tour and get down there soon to claim the first batch of their vodka. They will be making gin, rum and whiskey in the near future - stay tuned.

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    Melinda A.

    Stopped by Lakeward Spirits on a Sunday afternoon for a drink. Upon walking in I loved the whole vibe of the place, this place has a Buffalo feel to it, the rustic/wooden decor with a laid back vibe. I decided to try The Riverrunner and it did not disappoint, you could taste the rum, toasted almond syrup, pineapple juice and mint and none of the flavors were overpowering or lacking, I felt that it was the perfect blend. Another thing I enjoyed was the staff they were helpful, allowed time to overlook the drink menu, and were knowledgeable with any questions customers had with the drink. Was very impressed with the place and the staff, looking forward to stopping and trying more drinks Lakeward Spirits has to offer.

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    What a nice place! We both had the fish fry and it was delicious! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

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    Love going to your establishment. Wonderful selection of potential portables. Go back again and again

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    OMG best Sunday Bloody Mary ! Big olives great taste and staff so friendly!!! I will be back here again and again!

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    4.8(5 reviews)
    5.2 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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    4.3(4 reviews)
    1.9 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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    The Barrel Factory

    3.8(92 reviews)
    0.0 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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    4.3(65 reviews)
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    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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