Cool little "dive bar" with some tasty ciders. Embarrassed to say, but I think this was actually…read morethe first time I had ever tried a cider. I got the dragon freaking lychee and it was really tasty. Craft ciders are what they are known for, but they also have a nice variety of beers and cocktails. Really funky decor inside and a laid back vibe where you can drink, talk, and take in the sights. The owner Elise talked to us for a bit and she was really cool and friendly. She was pretty funny and i liked her kind of no bullshit attitude. Also cute little bulldog that walks around behind the bar.

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.

We had the opportunity to check out Shalooby when we came to visit the Mr Sizzle food truck in…read moreback. What a perfect combination. Grab a drink from the bar & a burger from Mr Sizzle. While there I tried the Presto Pilsner & my husband got the Seriously Black Stout. When pouring his stout they realized the tank needed to be changed. They gave him what was left in the 1st tank and then gave him another full glass when the next was ready. Nice customer service. Both were tasty. I'd like to go back to check out some of their other choices. Maybe on a Wednesday night when they have a band out back, weather permitting. 2026-36

Firstly, thanks to Chris, our Mister Sizzle's host, and to Brandon G, our Community Manager! We…read morecame for the Yelp event at the backyard for Mr. Sizzle's, but decided to support the business by buying *lots* of food and drinks, so we're reviewing it on the regular page. Did we eat too much? Yes! Yes, we did, and it was so good, too! My husband ordered the small piggy burger, and the fries with cheese and bacon. The thick cut strips of bacon over the cheese were outstanding, and the bacon cheeseburger was excellent. The lettuce was crisp and the tomato slice was ripe. We also ordered two classic burgers and two orders of regular fries (we have a teenager at home); I loved the dill pickles in that burger! The burger was juicy and flavorful! It took about 25 minutes for the order to be ready, but we were the first customers, and everything is cooked to order. Where does the bar's name come from? The owner has two daughters: One is nicknamed, "Shalooby", and the other, "Loofer". 6/27/26 was the first day they were serving lemonade! My husband had a pilsner he adored. Lots of people around us were coming outside with flights of beer in every shade of the brewery rainbow. There's no mistaking a blueberry ale! Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the backyard: There's a courtesy water bowl for the beasties. There's a single unisex bathroom for the entire bar and patio. At peak times, there may be a line. Parking on the street. There's an adjacent Farmer's Market with additional parking (in the evenings only).

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.

First time here. We came on a Friday around 4:00 right after they opened, first customers for the…read morenight. It appeared there was only 1 person working. We went inside and both ordered a flight. Found out they don't serve food but did have a big selection of chips to choose to I assume cover covid requirements. I normally lean toward IPAs so got a few of them on my flight along with a sour. Quickly realized I'm not a sour fan but the IPAs were all good. My husband got the Octoberfest and BBA Imperial Stout. They only had about 1/2 a glass left of that and offered to give him another full glass of another kind. Actually turned out that was his favorite so we'll need to go back when they have more available. We sat outside in their back patio area. A few more people arrive but was still pretty quiet though I'm sure that changes later. No music playing but a nice day to sit outside. If you're looking for the place, it's the last building you'll see before the antique world parking lot. We'll be back to see what other offerings they may have.

That brewery smell hits you immediately when you walk through the doors. I love that smell of hops,…read moreand barley. Unfortunately, I can't drink beer anymore, but still enjoy going to breweries. They do have cider! The owner, behind the bar, was very nice and friendly. I liked the outside area that included many tables and chairs and was a chill atmosphere. The place is hard to find. It is right in between a construction company, and the antique mall, so if you blink, you'll miss it. I drove past.

Another great discovery thanks to the WNY Craft Brew Tour Cards from Habitat for Humanity. My…read moreselection tonight was their Hefeweizen, which was excellent and I would highly recommend to Hef fans. I paired that with a tasty pile of sweet potato waffle fries and a side of honey for dipping them in. The fries were a perfect blend of crispy outside and soft inside, just a touch of salt, and the honey is genius (it's an extra $1 and well worth it). Several other beers on the menu look tempting too, and they make their own pizza dough! Another plus: the owners are friendly awesome people. I am very likely to return. The inside seating area is larger than it looks like from the outside, with plenty of seating at the bar and at tables, plus an outdoor patio. Restrooms are clearly marked and easy to access. There are several large TVs showing various sports games - no closed captions though. Music is nice, there was an upbeat jazz background while I was there. It's on the louder side but not too loud to have conversations. If you don't get lucky with a parking spot out front, there is a decent sized free parking lot just down the street and around a corner. This is another win for the beer passport!

Nice variety of tasty in-house brews! Prosper clearly has its regulars, but there were a fantastic…read moreplace to drop into on a holiday season night. The place is huge with ample seating at both the bar and tables. Almost everyone was at the bar and we wanted to taste our beers in peace, so we went for a table. My wife and I each got a flight, so I got to try most of their offerings. My favorites were the Steampunk Cider and the Winter Ale. Both were packed with flavor! The bartender was friendly and checked on us a few times, even though he was swamped by those at the bar. We didn't opt for any food from the kitchen, but were glad to see there's the option to chow down while drinking. An added perk was that finding parking on a weeknight was super easy. We were able to practically park in front of it. I would definitely return. Cool little spot!

I love mead so I was looking forward to trying this place but ended up disappointed. They have a…read morelarge selection of different flavors of mead - but I didn't see any that were straight-up regular plain mead. Mead is delicious by itself without anything being added. I got the Horchata one (since that is also something I enjoy). The first sip was good, but the more I drank of it, the more it just tasted fake and flavored, and I did not finish it. Based on that one I wouldn't want to try others. The food menu is very limited. The pizza crust is very thin - more like a crackery flavor - and the pepperoni is only in a circle on the outside? So it's basically a cheese pizza until you get to the crust unless you want to reorganize the toppings yourself. Atmosphere varies - many times I have stopped by and it was standing-room only and very loud, and I left without making it up to the bar. This time I came early enough that I was able to get a seat. It feels very dark after coming in from outside. Staff is friendly. Decor is fun and bee-themed. Restrooms are easily accessible and all-gender. Overall it is a fun place to hang out but the food and drinks didn't do it for me.

Lilly belle is always a vibe. I'm not sure many meaderies have a local hangout bar with an upscale…read morebeat to it like this place. Their prices are incredibly reasonable and the most variety of meads I've seen l. Service is always fast and friendly

Interesting micro-brewery in the middle of a neighborhood. A decent selection of unusual styles of…read morebeer and a few canned beverages. We visited as group and so we had the back room mostly to ourselves. The place was hopping on a Friday night, but we all got our beers quickly. Kind of an industrial feel to the place, but still felt like a local bar.

This brewery is a quirky little spot - with limited hours and a small crew, this brewery is a…read moremasterclass in "less is more." The menu has about 10 options of beer - all different styles, and all just as delicious. I personally had the pinky, which was a slightly sour, fruity, and refreshing. My husband has the Westciety, which was a bold and hoppy West Coast IPA. The food menu is limited, but has the Buffalo bar scene classics - pizza logs, pretzels, peanuts, chips, and popcorn. The bartender was super friendly. This bar is worth a stop!

Anthony Manor is a fun place with friendly staff and a casual atmosphere! We came in for a tasting…read moreand enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and chatting with the friendly employees. We also liked that we could pick the wines for the flight and even add in local beers as well! Their wines are made with NYS grapes, and they have a mix of dry and sweet to choose from.

My husband and I went for the Holiday Happening event, my first time getting to try the wine here!…read moreThis is a relatively newer spot on the trail, and is smaller. The main bar was very crowded as a large bus of people were there. They offered to let my husband and I sit in the side room which was great because we had our daughter with us! The staff was very kind and helpful. The wine was good too! I would like to come back when the weather is better because they have a nice outdoor area.