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    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar

    4.3 (65 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop & Grapefruit Crush
    Jane B.

    Lockhouse Distillery is a unique bar located in the Cobblestone district. It would be a great place to go for cocktails and small bites before a Sabres game. I really love the bar room. It is sort of rustic with a copper bar and strings of lights hanging from the ceiling. I also liked the designs painted on the walls. The cocktails- oh my goodness. Some of the best I've ever had in my life. Their homemade vodka is so smooth. Last night, I ordered the Perfect Pear, which is a vodka cocktail made with local New York grown pears. Although I wanted to try a variety of cocktails, I ordered this one each time because it was so delicious! My friends also loved their Dirty Pop and Grapefruit Crush drinks. Lockhouse has a small menu of appetizers, paninis, flat bread pizzas and a cheese plate. My friends and I sampled several paninis and flatbreads. Everything was very good, but the Brie and Apple panini is in a league of its own. It is a must-try if you are at the distillery. One of the partners, Cory, was kind enough to give us a tour of the distillery. It was really interesting. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My favorite part of the tour was sampling the jars of spices, fruits and vegetables. I was thrilled to learn that Lockhouse will be partnering with Public Espresso to release a coffee liqueur this December! I can't wait to try it! All around wonderful place with great people. I can't wait to go back!

    Sabra R.

    We were parked across the street and thought why not try it! Had just come from Helium comedy club and wanted more refreshment! Definitely some very unique drink combos on menu! We each picked something different. I really like their coffees flavored liquor! If I'm in the area will return again for more !

    Jessica F.

    This place is great!!!! Warehouse style bar, with some great bartenders (especially the Bar Manager, Casey). Willing to make you drinks/concoctions based on your taste. Super chill and laid back bar, but fun enough vibe for a Friday or Saturday night. Must check this place out!! Garage door opened on warm nights!

    Moscow Mule
    Nick K.

    Not normally a liquor person, but have heard good things so just had to check it out. I was not disappointed. Although tempted by the array of local beer on tap, I stuck to those beverages made with in house distilled gin & vodka. Things went well. Between my wife and I we were able to order a wide array of their drinks and were overall impressed. My favorite- the "dirty soda," it's seasonal so ever changing- currently "cherry chili lime." The layout is simple, but nice. A small bar area, a distillery, and an arcade game. The location is solid- near the arena- but parking is not. Also, I hate driving on cobblestone streets; they're nostalgic and all, but come on.. The crowd they draw is a good mix as well; not too strong on the hipster front as I had worried it would be. The menu is a simple one- appetizers. So eat elsewhere and chill here for a good local drink.

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    Karen Z.

    The hubs and I decided to check this place out as part of Yelp's Not So Random Acts of Kindness series which benefited Friends of The Night People. 20% of the bar bill was donated to the organization...which made the Happy Hour(s) that much happier! We've run into a few of the Lockhouse dudes at various events, picked their brains, and tasted their offerings; however, we had never actually visited their establishment. What an awesome thing they've got going on!! As their bar door states, "An Idea So Crazy, It Just Might Work!" Most of the Yelp events we have been to have featured local brews...I can't handle beer (it makes me poop funny lol) so I've never really been too interested in the alcoholic offerings at these events ....but when I saw Lockhouse on the lineup I knew I wanted to go. The drinks were fabulous....and I mean FABULOUS! I'm a sucker for a good craft cocktail...and I'm loving all the new places popping up all over B-lo. I tried several varieties from their menu...1955 Rose, Lockhouse Negroni, Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop, and the New Fashion. My favorite was the 1955 Rose due to it's delicious and sweet aroma. We were treated with some snacks from their kitchen and a tour of the distillery, lead by one of the newly appointed partners, Corey--who was later described by the bartender as "indispensable to the company." This was evident given his charisma, backed by detailed knowledge and passion. They turned what was no doubt a dilapidated, old warehouse into one of Buffalo's secret lil gems. Chill atmosphere, good people, creative menu of both food and drink....and probably THEEEE most comfortable bar stools I have ever had the pleasure of imbibing in. We will most definitely be back!

    Perfect pear and gatsbee
    Kelly B.

    So glad I was able to make it here. Stopped by after the Sabres game on Valentine's Afternoon. This place looks like it is fun in the summer, with the garage door that opens. But it was still very nice inside. Not overdone, kind of industrial. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the perfect pear which was a vodka drink, and the gatsbee which was a gin drink. Both very delicious!!! The kitchen was closed so we were not able to try any of the food. Once we go back and try the food, I will update my review with an xtra star! We look forward to going back.

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    Hope C.

    I seriously loved this place. Everything about it appealed to me: the lights, decor, graphic design, location, bartenders, drinks and music. If I could design a summer cocktail bar, Lockhouse Distillery would be it. I went as part of a pedal tour, which is by definition very obnoxious, but Lockhouse was incredibly gracious about our group party mentality. They had a special cocktail menu specifically for the tour and despite several of us descending on them at once, they still managed to deliver quality cocktails -- the Moscow Mule I had was probably the best I've tasted all summer. Beside the excellent drinks, there's a nice outdoor area facing the cobblestone and beautiful black and white block lettering murals. A live jazz band rounded out the overall airy and sexy feel of the bar. Perfect place to take a date, grab a cocktail, enjoy the dim lights and savor a great night out.

    1955 Rose
    Rita J.

    Cool place in the cobblestone district. I went on a Saturday afternoon about 4:30, the place was lively, no room at the bar so we opted for a high round table with cushy stools. While we were there a bachelorette party came in and the remnants of a pedal tour filtered out, it made for a lively atmosphere. My day was to be dedicated to beer but I just had to have one of their handcrafted cocktails. Finally settled on the 1955 Rose after a friendly conversation with another patron who noticed my indecision, my friend had the apple curvee beer both were outstanding! I didn't see a food menu, but that wasn't what I was there for, next time. Cool spot. Can't wait to go back to work myself through the cocktail menu!

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    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.

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    These egg rolls were delicious
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    Dessert from Half Baked Cookies - love them! Wayyy better than cake!
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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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    Small bottle of the Black Squirrel Aged Spirit
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    4.3
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    2.5 mi

    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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    Business owner and her stand at the market
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    Yoga pants vodka pop up
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    The Barrel Factory

    The Barrel Factory

    3.8
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    0.8 mi
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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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    The BARREL Factory
    Upstairs event bar
    Upstairs event bar
    Dining room / second bar

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    Dining room / second bar

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