My favorite whiskey bar, great food and a vast selection of whiskey and bourbon, also serving other…read morecocktails as well, they always have a band on the weekends too Highly recommend

Drinks here are spectacular. Some are very pricey but delicious. Duck was cooked perfectly, smoked…read morecarrots and cherry cheesecake excellent. The only downer was the maitake mushrooms. They were not cooked well and were wet, slimy, and cold. They were supposed to come with a parsnip puree but 1tsp of that really is not great.

Love the food as absolutely fabulous ... had the tomato and poached egg ... they make their own…read morericotta in house, wow! Natalie was a stellar server, in a world where service has been fading, she rose to the top! Five stars!!!

Cocktails were amazing. The street at night was a bit scary (someone asked us for money) but…read moreotherwise love the location and the vibe.

So many times I have driven by just wondering. I have stepped through other doorways near to…read moreBallyhoo but never considering clombing the stairs to these elevated doors. But tonight, tonight our first choice was closed and our second choice had an hour wait so we did a Yelp search not quite remembering that Ballyhoo was this location that I had passed over and over again. Walk in and you feel Buffalo... the waterfront dockside factory Buffalo and it's a great feeling. This ain't a wear your party dress to kind of bar but you just feel that you are going to enjoy yourself as you sit down at the bar or at the limited seating high tops or along the window side counter seats. An amazing awesome bartender who is playing a fantastic playlist of tunes you settle yourself into a place of comfort looking out at the perfectly framed General Mills plant that is busily filling Buffalo's breathable air with that comforting aroma of Cheerios! Young lady from behind the bar shares a menu and a check list of food ... sausage sandwiches ... soup ... and a few other items. Frankly you won't need more because the food is damn good ... the deep soul vitalization will start to work on you and you'll just want to stay. Get to chatting with the friendly bar keep ... always a good sign ... that music is good and your food arrives one steak and one chicken sausage sandwich both covered in yummy toppings ... chips on the side ... we indulged in LOTS OF PICKLES and based on the recommendation both ordered the black bean "chowder." Sausages were both delicious... the black bean concoction was one of those thick oh so good experiences and the pickles were special (There were lots and we brought them home.). Definitely a place to return to ... that superb barkeep makes apparently every cocktail ever created ... but a nostalgic Buffalo feel ... wondering who sat here through the years. They apparently are packed on Sabres home game nights but do what we did ... choose a slow moving weekday evening when you can watch the sunset formulate through the frame of Ballyhoos window ... watch your steps going home ...

The venue was cute and had potential. Smelled weird. I ordered a margarita and it was awful. They…read moreonly have sausages for food. I had the chicken and I only ate 3 bites. Not my thing. My husband liked his, he got the devil dog. But his drink wasn't good either. Odd coming from a place that appears to specialize in adult drinks. I wouldn't go again.

I'm writing this as a person that isn't too fond of whiskey but is open minded and can appreciate…read morequality. This event is great! $45 gets you tastings (in your own glass given at entry ) of over 200 whiskies at various booths. It was jam packed but I never found waiting for a tasting to be an issue. Everyone was knowledgeable and excited to be there. I liked that you were given a glass. It cut down on waste which gets 5 thumbs up from me!

I LOVE THE BUFFALO WHISKEY FEST!!!! I've been the past 3 times when it was at the Adams Mark and…read morewhen it was in Hotel Lafayette (I'm pretty sure they're both called something different now but you get it). Lafayette was my favorite location because it was spacious. But Adams Mark was convenient because of its parking lot; even though me and my crew never drive during this lol. There's over 75 different types of liquor. I love whiskey and I'm not committed to one type. So this is the perfect event for people like me. Also, some of the distilleries offer more than just whiskey. There's usually scotch, gin, moonshine, and if you're lucky absenth (just a drop or in a mixed drink). I appreciate the fact that there's plenty of water at these events. The only thing I wish was there were more food/snack options. I've been to many wine tastings in the same venues and there's always cheese, nuts, crackers, and the occasional dip. At the whiskey fest you only have the option of paid food items that are over priced; you'd think there would be more with so much high proof alcohol. I did appreciate the coffee and donuts at the last one, but they were only available at the beginning. By the time you needed it, when you were about an hr into tasting and nearly drunk, snacks were nowhere to be found. I love that the vendors are always nice and knowledgeable. They even offer classes if you want further knowledge on specific topics. I also like that most vendors sell their products, but are very professional about it. Meaning if you really like something you can buy it, but they are not pushing products on you where you feel uncomfortable and inclined to buy. At about $45 for unlimited tasting, I definitely suggest trying it if you enjoy your dark liquors. I also suggest catching an uber/lyft, or having a DD. Oh...and bring snacks

First time. Very interesting experience. We got a table pretty fast but it was VERY sticky. We…read moreordered our food and drinks and waite. And waited. And waited. After 20 mins we finally got the drinks and food. Mind you they were very simple food. It was quite good though. At the end we had to ask the bartender to get our waiter for the check and box. All in all food was great but probably not worth 4.7 stars

No attention after the first drink, $5.60 tip automatically added for a bowl of soup and single…read moredrink. Tipping culture hell.

Great cocktails in a spot with unique ambiance. It's a small space and gets super busy on Friday…read moreand Saturday, but very chill at other times. Super fun for Sunday afternoon Bills games

An awesome place to visit! Came on a Friday night while visiting in Buffalo after coming from…read moreanother crazy busy bar. This bar was classy, the group of people were very fun and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. Great place to enjoy some drinks and dance to good music. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time! Highly recommend. No cover fee or coat check fee.

I have no idea why this place was not on my radar, especially with a well-deserved 4.8 rating…read more First impression walking in? It smells fantastic. The layout is cozy and intimate with seating around the bar and several leather chairs and sofas throughout. Show posters throughout, some signed. The drink menu is extensive. I loved the lemon berry bourbon. They also have a large selection of absinthe, as well as beer and wine lists. Great service. The bathrooms are great. They even have lint rollers.

What a hidden gem. Well, maybe it's not, but I had no idea it's been on Main Street for 7 years…read morenow. Cozy and eclectic decor with playbills from various performances hanging on the walls. The staff was wonderful and so detailed with crafting our cocktails. They have a Wednesday deal where you get a draft beer, a shot, and the pizza of the day for only $20. All the other drink prices were very reasonable as well. The pizza was delicious. I believe it was mushroom truffle and jalapeño. We opted for no pepperoni. It was made to order, crisp and delicious. This will now be one of our stops whenever we go downtown.

I was not impressed with the humidor where the cigars were stored. For starters it's a small…read moreselection due to a number of boxes being empty or not replaced with a new selection of sticks. The humidor seemed very dry. The two sticks I bought were flakey and hard. Not a good way to keep customers intrigued and wanting to come back for more. I will try them again in the future and provide a secondary review and I hope it's better than this one.

Amazing atmosphere and high quality cigars. Perfect little spot for a cigar and spirit!read more

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.

So unfortunate that they're closing at the end of January!! This was a phenomenal burger and fries…read moreat a fantastic price. They have custom baked buns, a custom beef blend with homemade bread and butter pickles and hand cut fries. Everything is made in-house. A generously sized smash burger and fries only costs $15 before tax...that's cheaper than fast food! This is such a shame. We will definitely miss them!

Came here one last time before they close. Food is still good but the staff was so terrible. We…read morewaited at the bar and ordered a drink. It took a while for the bartender to first take our order, then again come back to cash us out. Once we were seated nobody ever came over to the table to introduce themselves as our server, or get us any more drinks. We had to go find a server and ask them come over to the table. Bison burger 8/10 I don't remember the name of it, and it's not on the menu anymore. It was decent. Little messy though. Didn't love the tomato on it. Let James cook 10/10 Burger with a chicken finger. So good! Tater tots 10/10 Sooo good and the chive sour cream too. I would love to make these at home!