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.

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.

Stopped in after the taste of Buffalo with my boyfriend's mom. This place has it's own vibe for…read moresure. We got to witness somebody win a 4 pack of cider via the plastic acorn type machine. Think of when you'd bum change off your parents for that sticky hand toy as a child. It wasn't very busy when we visited so the service was perfect. I ordered the affogato-tini and it was a little bitter at first, but perfect once that single serve vanilla ice cream melted. They should consider a root beer float drink as well since they have the ice cream. I noticed a food menu of ramen and other 7-Eleven type snacks like frozen burritos. I would return if I'm in the area. It as a little on the pricy side, but the novelty of such a unique place in downtown Buffalo would be worth it.

OSB is my latest cidery crush. Seriously. As a fairly avid cider lover, I'm so happy this fantastic…read moreplace is in the neighborhood! I can't lie, I was definitely drawn in here by the funky colors you could see from the street. Other than the fact that they offer cider, of course. The decor here is almost something straight out of a trippy dream, and its seriously so cool! You won't find their stuff in cans at the grocery store, so I think that adds to the exclusivity of it. If it's your first time, I definitely recommend trying a flight - they have at least 12+ different kinds of ciders on tap, and the flight will give you a chance to try smaller (but not TOO small) samplings. They have a really good variety of flavors, and I loved being able to explore the menu in this way. A majority of the ciders we tried were amazing - some just weren't our taste, but I'm eager to return to sample more of the menu. This place is also dog-friendly. One of the things that made my first experience here so fun was actually OSB's "mascot", Sir Glenister, and his bull dog antics. I had the pleasure of playing fetch with him and then trying to help his owner get trash out of his mouth in a daring game of keep-away. If my dog were a dog person, I would totally bring her here! Don't sleep on OSB, even sharing space with some great restaurants and bars on that section of Main street. This place is so deserving of business.

I've visit Niagara Craft every time we come to WNY for a visit with family. I love their bourbon,…read moreit is absolutely top notch. I have tasted many kinds of bourbons from all over including the traditional Kentucky bourbons. This bourbon is some of the smoothest I've ever experienced by far. So, if you're a bourbon lover, you will love their 1808. I have also purchased the 1808 Corn Whiskey which is excellent. It sure does provide a heated kick. I highly recommend their craft distilled spirits.

Had a fun time touring the back room! One of the owners gave us a personal walk-through of how they…read moremake everything. Great tasting spirits too! Love the cinnamon gin particularly.

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.

We had a nice night out with our friends and their kids here. I have been here a few times before…read more It is such a nice different spot compared to a lot of the places near it. We had a bunch of things but with 4 adults and 4 kids at a table, we were trying to keep up with them and not as easy to take pictures. The wait staff here was so great and accommodating with us and the kids. I ordered the Pineapple Hibiscus Cider. I am not a big cider person but this was absolutely delicious. It might be my new favorite cider especially when summer rolls around. I also ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and it was so good! It came with sweet potato fries which really stole the show for me. They had good flavor and went perfectly with the sandwich. My wife also got one of the pizzas which looked really great too! We will definitely be back for more. This is a perfect spot for a nice summer night too!

This place was so exciting when it first opened - good food, fun cider, great atmosphere.... It was…read moreimpossible to get a reservation. Now, I understand it's the middle of winter but there were empty seats everywhere on a Saturday night. I know why. They no longer have food specials Their pizzas are smaller than they used to be. They now charge $3 for a size of French fries that they used to have as the regular side option The food we had yesterday was... Eh. My husband got the Reuben and it was hands down the worst Reuben we've had in years. The meat was dry, the sauerkraut was dry and the thousand island dressing was non-existent. Horrible! My Diavolo pizza was okay... The flavor was good and the toppings were evenly placed but it was soggy. Like a pool of grease underneath it. It's a brick-oven pizza! How?!? Plus soooo small for a $20 pizza. I do like their cider and idk ... Maybe they raised prices and lowered quality just in the winter to try to make it by? But if that's your business model, you should re-evaluate. It was bad enough we likely won't be back

We discovered their fantastic deal on Groupon, and we were thrilled with the value it offered…read more The wine tasting was fantastic and refreshing. The choices we were given grabbed our attention. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the staff (Bailey) was excellent. Bailey was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Since my wife is vegan, she prepared the charcuterie board to accommodate each of our tastes. A bottle of wine was included in the Groupon deal, and we purchased the pineapple habanero jelly. We are looking for to returning very soon.

Such a chill, cozy spot! We felt right at home from the moment we walked in…read more Great (cowgirl birthday ) vibes, good wine, and welcoming. There are picnic tables outside, and a corn field for the perfect photo op. Two young ladies were bartending & making things flow.

Stopped in here with some friends a few weeks before Christmas, love the vibe and selection of…read moredrinks. Had a few items on tap and those were great selections too! Can't wait to come hang out again!

I love the relaxed vibe in here. No food but you can bring…read moremunchies in. We got nachos and tacos from Catina next door. The beer options are stellar and expansive. Tons of local flair on tap or in cans. Bartenders were friendly and attentive.