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    The General Riley's Speakeasy

    4.7 (10 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THE GENERAL RILEY'S SPEAKEASY ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Tamara S.

    My husband and I found this awesome place while in East Aurora. It's open when the lamp outside is on. But don't look up, look down because the entrance is below ground level. If you love bourbon you will like this place. If bourbon isn't your thing, that's ok as they have other options! I am not a bourbon drinker, but will be back as we had a blast there! Also arrive early as it's small and fills up fast!

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    11 months ago

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    3 years ago

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    10 months ago

    Cool little spot with excellent cocktails- it is not on elm street it is just around the corner.

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    2 years ago

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    6 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Great drinks, but what could be a cool mellow vibe is ruined by boomers crowding the bar who don't know how to use their inside voices.

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    7 months ago

    Very small but people were friendly and seating was minimal but it was super cool. Will be good to make another trip

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    2 years ago

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    3 years ago

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    We started by entering the basement and ordered some drinks, they have wonderful cocktails, beer and wine.

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    The Merry Shelley

    The Merry Shelley

    4.5
    (48 reviews)
    18.1 mi

    The first thing you notice is the fitting music and then you walk in, amazing decor, the smell of…read moreincense, books, and couches. It does tend to be a bit cramped when there's an event but weekdays are super laid back with a few customers at the bar. I love the themed menu that not only offers DELICIOUS cocktails, but also cider, mead, beer, etc, wine, non-alcoholic, and even cannabis drinks so there's something for everyone. I especially love that there's some snacks but they also allow outside food (and there's pizza next door!). It's become my new favorite and I'll be going back at least once a week for the next couple months.

    I find this to be a neat concept for a bar... Spooky and based on the bar in the book Frankenstein;…read moreseveral variations of the book (as well as others) decorate the bar. The bar is quite small, but they have a decent amount of seating... 6 or so seats at the actual bar then two small tables by the front window and a loungey area with a sofa, some comfy chairs and a few other small tables. The have a full bar with themed specialty drinks as well as hot loose leaf tea and small plates for a little snacky snack. The service was friendly, but quite slow... Especially since the bar was not particularly busy when we ordered. My friend got one of the specialty drinks, Bee Sting, made with Meade & draft cider, I got a hot tea and we split a fruit plate & nut plate. The water given with my tea was not hot enough to steep the bag; the bartender thanked me for letting him know and returned quickly with a fresh, hot, Halloween-themed cup. The fruit & nut plates had a good selection including banana chips, dried apricot, mango, cranberries, almonds, pistachios and cashews. They were the perfect amount for snacking while having a drink & gabbing. The bathroom was very cooly decorated with a skeleton on the ceiling enrobed in spider webs and a crow that cawed at me when I opened the door. I wish I would have taken a pic! Would I rush back, probably not; but, I would go back again if I happened to be in the area. It's definitely a place to check out at least once!

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    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar

    Lockhouse Distillery & Bar

    4.3
    (65 reviews)
    15.2 mi
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    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!!!

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