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 daunting task at first. However, there are tons of bars and restaurants serving up delicious booze-free beverages in all kinds of atmospheres from neighborhood bars to craft cocktail lounges, restaurants, and more.
Here’s a list of spots to start your search if you’re on the hunt for a delicious mocktail – some even have full on mocktail menus!
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Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
56 W Chippewa St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanWine BarBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant is Buffalo's premier location for great food and unparalleled service. Featuring creative and flavorful dishes created ...
Ballyhoo Links & Drinks
211 South Park Ave Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanDeli-SandwichesBuffalo
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: A Cobblestone District favorite, Ballyhoo is as nice inside as it is homely on the outside. They offer housemade sausages and sides, craft cocktails ...
Big Ditch Brewing Co.
55 E Huron St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
BreweryAmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Big Ditch Brewing Co. is one of Downtown Buffalo's shinning stars when it comes to brewery/restaurant combos. The tap room is huge, yet welcoming and does ...
Billy Club
228 Allen St Buffalo, New York 14201 • $$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Billy Club is a full service restaurant and whiskey bar located in the historical Allentown district of Buffalo, New York. In addition to good wine, ...
Breezy Burrito Bar
1000 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
Tex-MexMexicanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Take Out
BRINGING BOLD FLAVOR TO TEX-MEX CUISINE The legacy of Breezy Burrito Bar dates back to 2016 where we started as a boutique-style restaurant in Downtown ...
Buffalo Distilling Company
860 Seneca St Buffalo, New York 14210 • $
Buffalo
Bar
At Buffalo Distilling Company, we take pride in making our spirits with 100% local grains, fruits, and honey sourced from small farms around Western New ...
Cafe 59 – Allen St.
62 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
AmericanDeli-SandwichesVegetarianBuffalo
Casual Table Service
Cafe 59 offers fair-trade, gourmet coffee, espresso, and a variety of other hot and cold drinks. Our menu of freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches ...
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Duende at Silo City
20 Buffalo River Pl Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$
Pub FoodOnline
Bar
New bar at Silo City. Surrounded by towering grain silos, it was once a 1940's office building owned by American Malting Company on the Buffalo River. ...
Flint Kitchen + Bar
50 Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14202 • $
Deli-SandwichesAmericanBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service, Take Out
A staple of Flint's mission is to be able to provide a postcard-like space for private events in the heart of downtown Buffalo. The modern and elegant ...
Free Street Tavern
1469 Niagara Street, West Village Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
North Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
Friendly neighborhood place for food and drinks. Step Out says: If you want to go out to watch the Bills, Sabres or any other team play, most corner ...
Fresh Catch Poke at 500 Pearl
500 Pearl Street Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AsianSeafoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
There are a lot of fast-casual restaurants popping up these days. Our aim is to stand out from the crowd. At Fresh Catch, we believe our poke is more than ...
Gypsy Parlor
376 Grant Street Buffalo, New York 14213 • $
AmericanBurgersBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
We strive for perfection - Whether for dinner, music or a round of drinks in the evening, visiting Gypsy Parlor is always an extraordinary experience. ...
Hartman’s Distilling Co.
55 Chicago St Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
AmericanBuffalo
Bar, Casual Table Service
At Hartman's Distilling Company, we're turning back the clock to an age when summer days were long, sunsets were never long enough, and family and friends ...
Hydraulic Hearth
716 Swan Street Buffalo, New York 14210 • $$
AmericanPizzaVegetarianBuffalo
Casual Table Service
The Hydraulic Hearth Restaurant and Brewery, located in the historic Larkin District, is a happy hour, dinner, and brunch destination. Our menu is focused ...
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Jack Rabbit
1010 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 • $$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar, Take Out
Serving scratch soups, snacks, burgers, Buffalo food, banging rotisserie chicken and cast iron pizza. Look out for live music events too! More ...
Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar
5010, Main Street Amherst, New York 14226 • $$$
AmericanSeafoodNorth Towns
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Get ready to witness hospitality at its finest, served up with a little magic and a lot of skill. Located at 5010 Main Street next to Reikart House on ...
JT’s Urban Italian
905 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$$$
ItalianPizzaOnline
Casual Table Service
From the people that bring you 800 Maple and Siena, this stylish Elmwood Village urban Italian restaurant with a seasonal menu is a hit. The bar scene ...
La Verdad Cafe Smoked House
116 Davey Street Buffalo, NY 14206 • $$
BBQBuffalo
Catering, Casual Table Service
La Verdad Cafe is known in Buffalo and around the globe for their Smoked Brisket and Burnt ends, Gouda Mac & Cheese and their kale Apple Slaw. ...
Liberty Hound
1 Naval Park Cove Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$
AmericanBurgersBuffalo
Casual Table Service
SOB Says: The chatter of seagulls blends with the laughter of children from the park next door. A gentle breeze caresses the water's surface as a small ...
Lombardo Ristorante
1198 Hertel Ave Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$
SteakhouseItalianPizzaSeafoodNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
SOB Says: In my mind what sets Ristorante Lombardo on the top of the heap is the total package, the 'dining experience'. Don't get me wrong, the food is ...
Lucky Day Whiskey Bar
320 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
AmericanOnline
Casual Table Service
Lucky Day; a Whiskey Bar with whiskey happy foods. ...
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MARBLE + RYE
112 Genesee St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$
AmericanNew AmericanSeafoodBuffalo
Casual Table Service
This is quality, 'honest' food served in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. The concise menu covers all the right bases and preparation is unpretentious. The ...
Mister Sizzle’s
346 Connecticut Street Buffalo, NY 14213 • $$
BurgersBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
Everyone is welcome at Mister Sizzle's. Our casual atmosphere, quick service, and good food makes us the perfect hangout. With ten different types of burgers, ...
Misuta Chow’s
521 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$
AsianJapanese-SushiBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
MISUTA CHOW'S IS FINALLY HERE $ IT'S EVERYTHING WE HOPED IT WOULD BE - 'I think there's going to be a bunch of 'wow' moments all throughout the place,' ...
Oliver’s Restaurant
2095 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York 14216 • $$$
AmericanItalianNew AmericanSeafoodOnline
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
One of the finest restaurants in Buffalo, Oliver's Restaurant is fine dining in the 'Old School' tradition. This gem has been turning out great food, and ...
Panorama on Seven
95 Main St Buffalo, New York 14203 • $$$$
New AmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
Enjoy the best views of Buffalo, Lake Erie and Canalside while serving prohibition style cocktails and perusing a Southern European and local Buffalo ...
Remedy House
429 Rhode Island St Buffalo, New York 14213 • $$
Cafe-CoffeeBuffalo
Cafe / Coffee Shop
Inside, you'll find a hand-painted drink menu with all the beverages you need for a caffeine fix. This shop is serving coffee from Propeller Coffee aka ...
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Resurgence Brewing Company
55 Chicago Street Buffalo, New York 14204 • $$
BreweryBeer Bar/HallAmericanBuffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar
Resurgence Brewing Company and Beer Garden brews high-quality craft beer to be enjoyed in our taproom, beer garden or at home. Buffalo has always been ...
Shirt Factory
115 West Center Street Medina, NY 14103 • $
Small PlatesCafe-CoffeeOther
Bar, Cafe / Coffee Shop
Located just off the Four Corners of Medina, NY, the Shirt Factory has been operating as a successful cafe since opening in 2006. In 2018, four Medina ...
Squeeze Juicery – Elmwood
770 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 • $$
Juice BarHealth FoodBuffalo
Fast Casual / Counter Service
We are a cold-pressed juicery. That's the Cliff's Notes description of us, but we are so much more than just a place to come grab a juice, a smoothie, ...
Squeeze Juicery – Williamsville
5419, Main Street, Amherst Town Williamsville, New York 14221 • $$
Juice BarHealth FoodNorth Towns
Fast Casual / Counter Service
We are a cold-pressed juicery. That's the Cliff's Notes description of us, but we are so much more than just a place to come grab a juice, a smoothie, ...
Symposium Wine Bar
19 W Main St Suite 400, Lancaster, NY 14086 • $$
Small PlatesCheektowaga and East
Casual Table Service
In addition to wine from around the world and craft beer from local producers, Symposium offers small bites, charcuterie, flatbreads and brunch items. Read ...
Tecla Rustic Bistro and Bar
5894 Ward Road Sanborn, NY 14132 • $
ItalianAmericanOnline
Casual Table Service
At Tecla Rustic Bistro & Bar we believe that great food stems from a love of cooking and an appreciation of simple ingredients. Our family-style restaurant ...
The Grange Community Kitchen
22 Main St Hamburg, New York 14075 • $$
AmericanOnline
Casual Table Service, Fast Casual / Counter Service
SOB Says: Whether you're religious or not, we're willing to bet you'll be shouting on Hallelujah from the rooftops (probably only figuratively) after one ...
The Hollow Bistro & Brew
10641 Main St Clarence, New York 14031 • $$$
AmericanInternationalItalianOnline
Casual Table Service
The Hollow Bistro and Brew says: The Hollow Bistro and Brew prides itself on the comfort and great selection of food and drinks coupled with a friendly ...
Vue Rooftop Lounge
210 Franklin St Buffalo, New York 14202 • $$$
Pub FoodBuffalo
Bar
At the Curtis Hotel, enjoy a cocktail and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Buffalo, Lake Erie, and the Canadian shoreline. VUE is ...
Waxlight Bar à Vin
27 Chandler St Buffalo, New York 14207 • $$
New AmericanWine BarNorth Buffalo
Casual Table Service, Bar, Fine Dining
Waxlight Bar à Vin is a modern, wine-focused restaurant in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo. We're led by a team of owner-operator sommeliers ...
Webster’s Bistro
102 Webster St North Tonawanda,, New York 14120 • $$$
AmericanFrenchNew AmericanSeafoodWine BarSteakhouseNiagara County
Casual Table Service, Fine Dining
SOB Says: In our estimation Webster's Bistro is an excellent representation of French cuisine in Western New York. Their creations are not only a work ...
Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note!
This post was originally published in 2021 and has been updated.
