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New: Coffee Shop in the Front Meets Cocktail Lounge in the Back at The Mullet
“It’s a cocktail lounge behind a coffee shop. It’s literally business in the front, and party in the back!”
Best Cocktail Bars & Restaurants According to Western New Yorkers
Feeling fancy and want to set up your drinking game? Check out our list of the best spots to get cocktails across WNY.
New: Classic Cocktails & Detroit-Style Pizza Bring an Old Legend Back to Life at Hustler’s Tavern
Yes, the old Hustler’s Tavern supposedly invented the cocktail as an alcoholic drink that was stirred with a rooster’s feather.
28 Must-Visit Craft Cocktail Bars in WNY
When it comes to craft cocktails, we have one preference. We like ours local.
Guide to Romantic Bars in WNY
On this guide you’ll find wine bars, craft cocktail places, old school ambiance, modern masculine spaces, great service, and more.
Guide to Perfect Restaurants & Bars to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in WNY
Regardless of being coupled up or not, Galentine’s Day is basically the perfect excuse to grab some cocktails and show your besties some love.
New: Nowhere Lounge is a Total 70s Vibe With Expertly Crafted Cocktails
Co-owners and service industry pros Jason and Julie Wood have a craft cocktail concept they’ve galvanized from the floor up.
Guide to Bars & Restaurants Good for Mocktails in Buffalo & WNY
“N.Y. State of mind” Mocktail made with Piloncillo, Fresh Lemon, Not Wine / Photo courtesy of Hartman's Distilling Co. There are a ton of reasons not to drink, and if you're looking for non-alcoholic cocktail options in Buffalo and Western New York, it might seem like...
10 Super Aesthetic Bars & Restaurants in WNY
From the lighting and decor down to the curated menu options, the atmospheres in these places are simply immaculate.
New: Sēvā Tapas Bar & Lounge Raises Expectations for Niagara Falls with its Distinctive Cocktails & Authentic Atmosphere
Part of the ongoing evolution of our Niagara Falls has been the emergence of locally owned restaurants like the new Sēvā Tapas Bar & Lounge.
Now Open: WD Bar & Grille Serves Steakhouse Favorites in Downtown Buffalo
After being closed throughout the pandemic and beyond, the upstairs restaurant at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is finally reopening under a brand new name.
5 Reasons to Check Out Alchemy Wine & Beer This Summer
If you’re looking for places to visit this summer, make sure you put Alchemy Wine & Beer on your list.
New: Mint Cocktails & Kitchen Will Take You to Tropical Paradise with Fresh Mojitos & Latin Spirits
For co-owners Alison Clancy and Chris Mendez, Mint Cocktails & Kitchen on Niagara Street is a kind of dreamy culmination.
With Unique Menu Items & 70+ Bourbons, Skoob’s Village Grille is a Must-Visit in Lancaster
If bourbon flights paired with fantastic food and great company sounds like your idea of a great night, you’re in luck.
New: Left Coast Taco’s New Spot is a Chill Vibe with California Flavors, Margs & More
Left Coast Taco in East Aurora is one of the few places in WNY that you can get your hands on Cal-Mex.
5 Popular Distilleries in Downtown Buffalo
Until recently, there hadn’t been any local distilleries here in Buffalo since 1919. Lucky for us, over the past few years that’s changed 😉
Enjoy a Drink at These 2 Hidden Gem Speakeasies in WNY
If you are looking for a chance to step back in time and enjoy a drink behind closed doors, now’s your chance.
Buffalo Whiskey Riot is the Only Event in Town Where You Can Try 200+ Whiskies
Whiskey Riot, Western New York’s premier event for whiskey enthusiasts, is back for 2022, and we couldn’t be more excited.
How to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Hartman’s Distilling Co.
Hartman’s Distilling Company, a local distillery, cocktail bar, and kitchen, is making it easy to drink local this holiday season with their new products and a recently launched winter cocktail & kitchen menu.
Everything You Need to Know About OSB Ciderworks in Downtown Buffalo
When you visit them, you’ll find 16 rotating ciders on tap which are all locally made at their location in Lakeville. Plus, they have craft beer, canned wine, and canned cocktails.
