
“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 WNY, it can be a daunting task. Luckily the mocktail trend has made it’s way to Buffalo and plenty of places are serving up delicious alcohol-free drinks.
Need help ordering? Lindsay from Nickel City Pretty has your back and breaks down what to order and where in this handy guide, shouting out places like Hydraulic Hearth, The Dapper Goose, and plenty of other well-known cocktail establishments around town. Plus, we’ve added a couple of our own and ones you’ve submitted to the list below for your non-alcoholic drinking pleasure.
Did we miss any? Email us at editorial@stepoutbuffalo.com.
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Fresh Catch Poke / Photo x Christopher Lestak for Step Out Buffalo
Fresh Catch Poke & The Galley Lounge
500 Pearl St Suite 107, Buffalo, NY 14202/ (716) 697-7653
The newest addition to downtown Buffalo, The Galley Lounge at Fresh Catch 2 offers fresh seafood and an impressive list of drinks. And who doesn’t want a mocktail served in a fresh coconut??
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Speak Easy
1194 E Lovejoy St, Buffalo, NY 14206/ (716) 578-0939
This new restaurant and bar is completely alcohol-free. Their drink lists creative cocktails and beer selections for those who want to enjoy a night out without alcohol.
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213
Remedy House in the Five Points neighborhood has a beverage that will fit any mood you’re in. The coffee bar is open all day and the menu is full of tasty coffees, teas, cocktails, beers, ciders, and a seriously delicious list of mocktails.
Shirt Factory
115 W Center St, Medina, NY 14103
Open in the morning for all your coffee/breakfast/lunch needs AND having an impressive dinner menu and a full bar later in the day is my kind of place. While Shirt Factory’s cocktail list is impressively long, their mocktails are just as tasty for an alcohol-free evening.
Misuta Chow’s
521 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
This bar is known for its Instagram worthy pink staircase, arcade, and great food but they also have good mocktails. This place is perfect if you want tasty drinks out with your friends while staying sober.
Dobutsu
500 Seneca St Suite 119, Buffalo, NY 14204
Dobutsu already has an impressive menu including their cocktail list and their mocktails are no exception either.
Resurgence Brewing
55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204
Resurgence Brewing is known for its beers but the new location on Chicago St is not only serving up the beer/wine/cider that fans of their Niagara St. location know and love but they also are serving up cocktails now too. This new location has cool industrial vibes and they are also serving up tasty mocktails for anyone looking for something alcohol-free.
Hartman’s Distilling
55 Chicago St, Buffalo, NY 14204
The newest distillery addition to the city is serving up yummy cocktails but their mocktails are not anything to sleep on either. Located next to the new Resurgence Brewing on Chicago St. is something to check out during your search for mocktails.
Ballyhoo
211 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204
Cheery, old-fashioned tavern known for refined cocktails, housemade sausages, rotating craft beers and some delicious mocktails. Located on the corner of South Park and Michigan in Buffalo, NY’s downtown Historic Cobblestone District.
Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan St, Buffalo, NY 14210
Brick-walled restaurant & bar featuring brick-oven pizzas, craft brews & specialty cocktails and mocktails. Located in the heart of Larkinville, Hydraulic Hearth boasts the best patio in Buffalo as voted 3 years in a row by Buffalo Spree magazine. In the winter enjoy their casual indoor dining space, and bar.
Ristorante Lombardo
1198 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Unique, old-world Italian cooking, long wine list & delicious mocktails.
Did we miss any? Email us at editorial@stepoutbuffalo.com.