One of Western New York's premiere DESTINATIONS!
Above, check out these photos at The Barrel Factory!
Welcome to The
Barrel Factory:
the landmark, newly-restored, 116-year-old historic factory in Buffalo's legendary
​Old First Ward, featuring:
Lakeward Spirits craft distillery,
Pressure Drop Brewing craft brewery,
Buffalo's Best Cucina restaurant,
Bar Cultivar craft hard cider bar,
​and much more!

​​​Located at ​​65 Vandalia Street, 
corner of Republic & Hamburg Streets, 
Buffalo, NY  14204
Craft Distillery & Brewery Tasting Room & Factory Store, Restaurant,
​& Craft Hard Cider Bar are OPEN ​ON Thurs. at 5 to 10 PM,
​Fri. at noon to 11 PM, Sat. at noon to 11 PM, & Sun. at noon to 8 PM!  JOIN US!
Thursdays LIVE Music 6 - 9 PM!  Fridays TRIVIA Night 8 PM!
Introducing Lakeward Spirits' FATHOMS BELOW Spiced Rum!
Buffalo's FIRST Spiced Rum
AVAILABLE NOW in the craft distillery's
​Tasting Room & Factory Store!
​Rum Infused With 8 Spices
Finished On American Oak
90 Proof / 45% ABV
Since 1793, captains have reported sightings of a serpent-like creature moving beneath the waves of Lake Erie.  Mysterious and distinctive, this leviathan seemed the perfect inspiration for Fathoms Below.

Our Spiced Rum is vapor-infused with a 8-spice blend and aged on custom charred American White Oak. Aromas of cinnamon, toffee, and candied ginger blend perfectly with smooth vanilla tones pulled from the wood.

Surprisingly dry and complex; Fathoms Below is a unique substitute for a snifter of bourbon, or the perfect addition to a nautical cocktail.

​Proudly distilled and bottled from scratch by Lakeward Spirits craft distillery at The Barrel Factory, 65 Vandalia St., Buffalo, NY.
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Celebrating the 2019 Irish Holidays in Buffalo's Old First Ward!
Mark your calendars NOW for these epic St. Patrick's festivities
hosted by Lakeward Spirits at The Barrel Factory on March 2, 16, & 17:
Above, check out our pics from last year's
 St. Patrick's festivities!
Above, exclusive view of the "Old Neighborhood" St. Patrick's Day Parade from the upstairs terrace in the Lakeward Spirits Event Center at The Barrel Factory:
Post-Shamrock Run 
​IRISH HOOLEY
on Saturday, March 2nd
featuring Emerald Isle Band LIVE at 2 PM!
​Doors OPEN at 10 AM!
Post-Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade
IRISH HOOLEY
on Saturday, March 16th, featuring
Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipe and Drums
& Finnegan's Punch 
LIVE starting at approx. 2 PM!
Doors OPEN at 10 AM!
St. Patrick's Day Festivities
​on Sunday, March 17th
featuring The Gripers LIVE at 2 PM!
Doors OPEN at 12:00 Noon!
LIVE Music on Thursdays at The Barrel Factory!
THURSDAYS at The Barrel Factory! Featuring LIVE music (6-9 PM), Lakeward Spirits drink specials, Pressure Drop Brewing on tap, & Buffalo's Best Cucina restaurant specials! You'll also be able to check out Snowy Owl Kombucha's winter flavors, play board games & pinball, & visit the NEW craft hard cider-focused Bar Cultivar! Doors open at 5 PM!

LIVE Music Line-up:
- February 7:  GRAVY
- February 14 (Valentine's Day):  BOB JAMES
- February 21:  NICK RANDALL AND HIS BAND
- February 28:  THE PANFIL BROTHERS

NO COVER CHARGE! Tell your friends, & JOIN US at The Barrel Factory for some great Thursday FUN!! 
Friday TRIVIA Nights at The Barrel Factory - 8:00 PM!
Friday trivia nights:
Lakeward Pub Quiz!
​​Friday, February 1st at 8:00 PM!
Friday, February 8th at 8:00 PM!
Friday, February 15th at 8:00 PM!
​Friday, February 22nd at 8:00 PM!
​Prizes and more!

World-renowned guitarist Preston Reed LIVE on April 18 at Lakeward Spirits in Buffalo!

Preston Reed LIVE in concert
on Thursday, April 18th
at Lakeward Spirits in The Barrel Factory!

7:30 - 10:30 PM
"Heart stopping tour de force" - Billboard
We're "Made in Buffalo!"
"The newly opened Lakeward Spirits in the up-and-coming First Ward neighborhood makes its own vodka and infusions and will soon be adding gins and Scottish-style whiskys to the mix. Everything is made with New York State produce, and the huge, airy loft space also hosts events."

​- Condé Nast Traveler, Oct. 20, 2016
Winter Cocktails are here at Lakeward Spirits!
Check out the distillery's high-quality craft spirits
produced from scratch onsite in Buffalo, NY!
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​​Stay warm.  Join us for the inauguration of Lakeward Spirits' new WINTER COCKTAIL MENU, available now at The Barrel Factory in Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward.  You can enjoy the new craft cocktails along with these LAKEWARD SPIRITS LIQUORS:

​-NEW Fathoms Below Spiced Rum, Buffalo's FIRST spiced rum!
-Lakeward's signature, all-grain Grain Canyon Vodka!
-Inland Sea Rum, Western New York's FIRST authentic rum!
-Wild Gin
-Evergreen Gin

The craft distillery's iconic TASTING ROOM & FACTORY STORE, now shared with Pressure Drop Brewing, features a bar & lounge area, double-sided fireplace, 2-level outdoor PATIO, and a separate four-season cigar porch.  Extensive use of reclaimed wood and other materials went into the restoration!

Lakeward's craft cocktails and bottles, craft beer from Pressure Drop Brewing, WNY wine and hard cider, kombucha, and gifts are available.  FOOD is also available in the Tasting Room from the adjacent restaurant, Buffalo's Best Cucina!

​Lakeward Spirits is OPEN ON Thursday at 5 to 10 PM, Friday at noon to 11 PM, Saturday at noon to 11 PM, and Sunday at noon to 8 PM!  Happy Hour is at 5 to 6 PM with $5 craft cocktails.  

THURSDAYS feature LIVE music at 6 to 9 PM.  FRIDAYS include TRIVIA at 8 PM.  Board games and pinball are always available!

Buffalo's largest craft distillery, featuring sustainable practices, high-quality liquor production always from scratch, local farm products, and Made-In-USA equipment, also has TOURS available daily!  Stop by!​
NEW:  Pressure Drop Brewing named by Hop Culture
​as one of "The Best Craft Breweries in Buffalo, NY" on Jan. 28, 2019! ​
Update:
​Pressure Drop
​Brewing 
craft beer-making 
operations in full swing! 
Pressure Drop Brewing, the new craft brewery headquartered at The Barrel Factory, has RELEASED a fantastic lineup of craft beers!

Pressure Drop is NOW ON TAP in the combined Lakeward Spirits / Pressure Drop Brewing TASTING ROOM & FACTORY STORE at The Barrel Factory! Growler fills, flights, & cans are also available there!

Stop by soon!
Bar Cultivar is now OPEN!
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Bar Cultivar is now OPEN!
New, Craft Hard Cider-Focused
BAR CULTIVAR
OPEN at The Barrel Factory,
plus RELEASE of 
​NEW SteamPunk Ciders!
JOIN US! 
*Update*
​Buffalo's Best Cucina:
NEW restaurant
is NOW OPEN
​at The Barrel Factory!
- Artisan Pizzas
- Unique Small Plates
- Special Salads
​- Paninis
- Gouda Mac 'N Cheese Varieties
- and MORE!
It’s kind of a “Made-In-Buffalo" paradise!
​The ONLY area destination with BOTH a craft distillery AND a craft brewery, you really can BUY LOCAL at The Barrel Factory! ​
Sample craft spirits & craft beer (plus also kombucha & delicious dining selections) all made ONSITE!

​upstart ny, November 16, 2018
"Barrel Factory gives new life to old factory"
See feature story!
BUFFALO DINNER CLUB, May 4, 2018:
"When you drive up to The Barrel Factory in Buffalo's First Ward, you can tell it’s going to be a good time."
See blog post!  
VISIT BUFFALO NIAGARA, April 24, 2018: 
"Whether you’re in the mood for a kayak jaunt among the grain elevators, sipping on a craft cocktail, beer or kombucha, tasting hard ciders, or grabbing a bite to eat, The Barrel Factory should be your first destination."
See feature story!
THE BUFFALO NEWS, March 10, 2018: 
​"A mixed-use wonder: The Barrel Factory"
The Barrel Factory:
July 2018 - celebrating 4 years onsite in Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward!
​Check out our video with BEFORE & AFTER shots:

Resident businesses at The Barrel Factory! We're "Made in Buffalo!"

Elevator Alley Kayak

Store with kayaks, equipment, & more, plus rentals and tours on the nearby Buffalo River!

Snowy Owl Kombucha

Production studio with free tastings, kombucha shares, growlers, teas, & more available!

Lakeward Spirits

Craft distillery with a tasting room and factory store, distillery tours, & an Event Center!
Pressure Drop Brewing
Craft brewery selections are on tap & in cans in our combined tasting room & factory store! 
Buffalo's Best Cucina
Restaurant selections include artisan pizza, paninis, salads, unique small plates, & more!
Bar Cultivar
Leonard Oakes Estate Winery & SteamPunk Cider present our NEW craft hard cider bar!  

Distillery & Brewery Tasting Room & Factory Store, Restaurant, & Craft Hard Cider Bar are OPEN ​
on Thurs. at 5 to 10 PM, ​Fri. at noon to 11 PM, Sat. at noon to 11 PM, & Sun. at noon to 8 PM!  JOIN US!

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The Barrel Factory
Old First Ward
​65 Vandalia Street, 
corner of Republic & Hamburg Streets, 
Buffalo, NY  14204
You must be 21 years old or older to visit this website!
​Always drink responsibly.
"The Barrel Factory earns a 4.5 out of 5 Wheelz for accessibility."
-- Full Access Travel
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