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 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.

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!

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.

Mocktail time! I tried the Strawberry blonde. According to the menu made with Seedlip grove,…read morestrawberry shrubb, lime, simple and ginger beer. It had a little zing. According to our friendly bartender because of their ginger beer. Also nice: they give you a bottle of tapwater and glasses at the moment you sit down.

The Barrel room is a must do! The staff are so great at making something that matches your…read morepreferences but the menu itself has so many great choices. The drinks taste great but the presentation of it all really adds to the experience! Would highly recommend this for a fun night out!

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!!!