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

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.

#lookLakeward

Bar Cultivar is now OPEN!

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! 

Learn more about Bar cultivar!

THURSDAYS at The Barrel Factory:
LIVE music & more!

Enderle, Gerholdt and Waite performed at The Barrel Factory on Dec. 27th!

LIVE Music Lineup!

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, & visit the new Bar Cultivar! Doors open at 5 PM!

• January 10:  GRAVY
• January 17:  THE GRIPERS
• January 24:  THE PANFIL BROTHERS First Ward Show
• January 31:  NICK RANDALL AND HIS BAND

Join the Lakeward Spirits craft distillery, Pressure Drop Brewing craft brewery, Buffalo's Best Cucina restaurant, Bar Cultivar, Snowy Owl Kombucha, & Elevator Alley Kayak at The Barrel Factory for some great Thursday FUN!!

NO COVER CHARGE! Tell your friends!

Facebook EVENT Page!

Friday TRIVIA Nights at The Barrel Factory - 8:00 PM!

Friday trivia nights:
Lakeward Pub Quiz!
​- Friday, January 18th at 8:00 PM!
- Friday, January 25th at 8:00 PM!
​Prizes and more!

Facebook Event Page!

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!

NYC-based Cool Hunting, March 16, 2018
"Buffalo’s Lakeward Spirits craft distillery  
Repurposing the 115-year old Barrel Factory for a spirituous operation"

THE BUFFALO NEWS, March 10, 2018: 
​"A mixed-use wonder: The Barrel Factory"

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!

​​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 cocktail menu along with Lakeward Spirits' new Fathoms Below spiced rum, and with Lakeward's signature, all-grain Grain Canyon Vodka, plus Inland Sea Rum (WNY's first authentic rum), Wild Gin, and Evergreen Gin at the craft distillery's iconic TASTING ROOM & FACTORY STORE, now shared with Pressure Drop Brewing! It features a bar & lounge area, 2-level outdoor PATIO, & a separate four-season cigar porch, where Lakeward's craft cocktails & bottles, craft beer from Pressure Drop Brewing, WNY wine & hard cider, kombucha, & gifts are available.

​FOOD is also NOW available in the Tasting Room (& patio) from the adjacent NEW restaurant, Buffalo's Best Cucina!

​Lakeward Spirits is 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! Happy Hour at 5 to 6 PM with $5 craft cocktails!

Buffalo's largest craft distillery, featuring sustainable practices, spirit production from scratch, & Made-In-USA equipment, has TOURS available daily!  Stop by!

Lakeward Spirits!

Buffalo is the Comeback City!
Many thanks to NYC-based Cool Hunting for their great piece on the rebirth of The Barrel Factory
​and the craft spirits that Lakeward Spirits makes there!
​Cool Hunting, March 16, 2018:  
​Buffalo’s Lakeward Spirits craft distillery  
Repurposing the 115-year old Barrel Factory for a spirituous operation

*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!

Buffalo's Best Cucina!

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!

Pressure Drop Brewing!

The Barrel Factory:
July 2018 - celebrating 4 years onsite in Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward!
​Check out our video with BEFORE & AFTER shots:

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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!

Elevator Alley Kayak

Snowy Owl Kombucha

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

Snowy Owl Kombucha

Lakeward Spirits

Craft distillery with a tasting room and factory store, distillery tours, & an Event Center!

Lakeward Spirits

Pressure Drop Brewing

Craft brewery selections are on tap & in cans in our combined tasting room & factory store! 

Pressure Drop Brewing

Buffalo's Best Cucina

Restaurant selections include artisan pizza, paninis, salads, unique small plates, & more!

Buffalo's Best Cucina

Bar Cultivar

Leonard Oakes Estate Winery & SteamPunk Cider present our NEW craft hard cider bar!  

Bar Cultivar