Lockhouse Distillery

So glad I was able to make it here. Stopped by after the Sabres game on Valentine’s Afternoon.
This place looks like it is fun in the summer, with the garage door that opens. But it was still very nice inside. Not overdone, kind of industrial. The bartenders were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the perfect pear which was a vodka drink, and the gatsbee which was a gin drink. Both very delicious!!! The kitchen was closed so we were not able to try any of the food. Once we go back and try the food, I will update my review with an xtra star! We look forward to going back.

It was a snowy night in Buffalo… yet we decided to try Lockhouse Distillery on a whim… driving all the way downtown from our small abode in the Southtowns. I love adventuring to new places, and when we walked into Lockhouse, I felt really excited because it felt modern, industrial and innovative.
One of the head distillers happened to be bartending when we came in, and he couldn’t have been more welcoming and chatty. The place wasn’t full at all, so he talked to us all about their philosophy as a craft distillery and how much they loved collaborating with other Buffalo area businesses.
The cocktails themselves were phenomenal… we watched as the bartender worked his magic… pouring in freshly squeezed juices and explaining what flavors made up each of our drinks (mine was the GatsBee). To top it off, we ordered a couple of paninis, and boy were they good! I had the smoked salmon one, and it was just delicious. I highly recommend the Lockhouse Distillery… especially on the coziest of winter nights!

Fantastic experience both times I’ve been here. Their cocktails are all original and unique, I’ve had the New Fashion, the Gatsbee, the 1955 Rose and the Grapefruit Crush. All of which have been extremely well balanced and simply delicious. They do complementary tours of the distillery which are concise but thoroughly entertaining. I highly recommend making a stop to this new cobblestone staple. Great staff, great service, great gin.

Buffalo needs more local distillers — Lockhouse Distillery is one of the few incredible WNY distilleries that is leaving their mark on the beverage market. Lockhouse distills their own signature recipes for gin, and makes a mean vodka to boot. After a tour of the distillery, I sampled their vodka, gin and barrel aged gin — all smooth, unique and delicious. I had one cocktail and my was it heaven — I forget the name, but there was some type of rose ingredient and it was light, floral, and not too sweet.
I sampled several paninis and some of the pizza, all perfect for the location, atmosphere and drink options. Dedicated to local sourcing, the menu (full of sandwiches, cheese, salads and more) features products from Nickel City Cheese and Al Cohen’s. My favorite by far was the roast beef: roast beef, salt & caraway seeds, horse radish cheddar, au jus, followed by the cuban: ham, swiss, dijon mustard, house pickles.
I’m BEYOND EXCITED for their newest spirit — Lockhouse is working with Public Espresso (like I need to say any more) to develop a new, caffeine packed coffee liquor. After a quick overview of that project, our tour group was welcomed back to sample from the ‘wall of inspiration.” To see how different foods/​herbs react with the liquor with flavors, scents, and/​or colors, the distillers infuse strong liquor with various items inspired by their imagination and others’. My favorites were banana and espresso bean! I’m a huge fan of what they’re doing over at Lockhouse and Buffalo needs more of it!

Recently got to visit Lockhouse for a Unilocal event. Certainly 100% impressed and happy with this place. I ordered once of their Gin cocktails since I already was a fan of their Gin, it was exactly what I was looking for in a drink. Bartender was attentive and friendly our entire visit.
We were able to get a tour of the distillery and needless to say i was pleased. We got a full rundown of how the process works and found out they are doing a collaboration with Public Coffee, very please to hear and excited for that to be available.
The partner who gave us the tour was more than welcoming, we got to try a lot of so called «test» flavors I guess. That’s pretty much just alcohol soaked in a bunch of weird things to see how it changes the taste. Banana, Rosemary, things of that sort, I’d have to say that was my favorite part of the tour.
We were able to sample all of their Paninis as well and i was impressed with how great they were, more mean over bread for sure so i recommend trying them!
As far as i know they will soon be getting a cook in there so I can assume the menu might become a bit more broad than it is now.
I am looking forward to visiting again and seeing how lunch Lockhouse transitions as they settle into their new location.

The hubs and I decided to check this place out as part of Unilocal’s Not So Random Acts of Kindness series which benefited Friends of The Night People. 20% of the bar bill was donated to the organization… which made the Happy Hour (s) that much happier!
We’ve run into a few of the Lockhouse dudes at various events, picked their brains, and tasted their offerings; however, we had never actually visited their establishment. What an awesome thing they’ve got going on! As their bar door states, «An Idea So Crazy, It Just Might Work!»
Most of the Unilocal events we have been to have featured local brews… I can’t handle beer (it makes me poop funny lol) so I’ve never really been too interested in the alcoholic offerings at these events… but when I saw Lockhouse on the lineup I knew I wanted to go.
The drinks were fabulous… and I mean FABULOUS! I’m a sucker for a good craft cocktail… and I’m loving all the new places popping up all over B-​lo. I tried several varieties from their menu…1955 Rose, Lockhouse Negroni, Perfect Pear, Dirty Pop, and the New Fashion. My favorite was the 1955 Rose due to it’s delicious and sweet aroma.
We were treated with some snacks from their kitchen and a tour of the distillery, lead by one of the newly appointed partners, Corey – who was later described by the bartender as «indispensable to the company.» This was evident given his charisma, backed by detailed knowledge and passion.
They turned what was no doubt a dilapidated, old warehouse into one of Buffalo’s secret lil gems. Chill atmosphere, good people, creative menu of both food and drink… and probably THEEEE most comfortable bar stools I have ever had the pleasure of imbibing in.
We will most definitely be back!

I had the pleasure of checking out Lockhouse Distillery Monday for a Unilocal event. I fell in love with the atmosphere. The beams, the murals, and the wonderful distillery that is exposed behind the glass. I tried the New Fashion drink. It was very good, but you can definitely taste the alcohol and on an empty stomach, it hits you fast. They serve food, but I didn’t try any this round. I will be back though because everyone was raving about the pear drink. Parking is easy, after 5 p.m., when I went. I do not know how parking is other times.

Lockhouse Distillery is a unique bar located in the Cobblestone district. It would be a great place to go for cocktails and small bites before a Sabres game.
I really love the bar room. It is sort of rustic with a copper bar and strings of lights hanging from the ceiling. I also liked the designs painted on the walls.
The cocktails– oh my goodness. Some of the best I’ve ever had in my life. Their homemade vodka is so smooth. Last night, I ordered the Perfect Pear, which is a vodka cocktail made with local New York grown pears. Although I wanted to try a variety of cocktails, I ordered this one each time because it was so delicious! My friends also loved their Dirty Pop and Grapefruit Crush drinks.
Lockhouse has a small menu of appetizers, paninis, flat bread pizzas and a cheese plate. My friends and I sampled several paninis and flatbreads. Everything was very good, but the Brie and Apple panini is in a league of its own. It is a must-​try if you are at the distillery.
One of the partners, Cory, was kind enough to give us a tour of the distillery. It was really interesting. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. My favorite part of the tour was sampling the jars of spices, fruits and vegetables.
I was thrilled to learn that Lockhouse will be partnering with Public Espresso to release a coffee liqueur this December! I can’t wait to try it!
All around wonderful place with great people. I can’t wait to go back!

My first time here and I’m impressed. It’s a small distillery with a great atmosphere. Small seating area with a bar, so you get to try out their products. I am more of a beer drinker, so I wasn’t sure about it at first, but I was glad to find they have many beers also, many from the New York region.

I am never this early to try a new eating establishment. I thank Maria B. for suggesting it.
Location is so cool. Cobblestone district, no traffic and easy parking. The lovely popcorn scented air via the processing going on at General Mills made me hungry. I initially thought that Maria was taking me to a dry establishment since it is my habit to imbibe at lunch. Not the case at all. Full bar! Local distillations along with a somewhat limited wine selection.
I had perused the menu prior to arrival and knew exactly what I wanted. The wine was a complete surprise however I digress. Roast beef panini on rye. Perfectly assembled with a wee dish of sweet pickles and au jus.
The actual eatery section of this working distillery is beautiful! Several tables accompanied by a gorgeous copper hammered bar. Great staff, great company. spread the word.

Lunch at the distillery! What a great idea.
When Lockhouse moved to their new digs down in the cobblestone district they got a much larger space. Most of that space is taken up by the actual alcohol making process of course. That’s why they moved, outgrew the other space.
But they have made part of the new space into a bar as well. A real one, serving beer and wine along with «real drinks». All from the other side of a beautiful copper bar (to go with the copper stills I imagine). The bar also has some alcohols from other small batch distilleries. Very cool.
The menu is limited to a few paninis, pizzas and perhaps a salad or two. So not extensive. And if you think you want to go there you can review the menu on their FB page.
The lunch is served either at a seat at the bar or one of a few tables, which are high tables with comfortable stools. There weren’t a lot of people when we were there so a single guy behind the bar handled it all.
Shout out to Julie C who was game to try a new place, and to Alex L for suggesting it.
Parking is street and we had no trouble.
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Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you’re a fan of finely crafted cocktails and spirits made by people who love what they do then go to Lockhouse.
This place doesn’t just make a drink and take your money. They will show you from beginning to end the process of distilling the spirit to pouring it into your glass. Awesome experience for anyone who’s a lover of a good drink from start to finish.

My favorite bar hands down! Great atmosphere, wonderful bartenders and original cocktails, please stop here!

My First time visiting Lockhouse was at their new location on Columbia Street before the Paul McCartney concert. I can’t review the food since I have not tried anything however the appetizers on the menu looked delicious.
The space itself is pretty small but has a nice vibe and would be great for a classy pre-​game or pre-​event destination for cocktails and craft beer.
Overall I can’t say too much since I have only been here once for 45 minutes and have only tried 1 cocktail. I will say that I can’t wait to hopefully take a tour and learn more about the process of making Vodka and Gin! Also I want to try those appetizers!
And lastly… for all you Unilocal selfie lovers there is a «Selfie Station» sign in the women’s bathroom (not sure about the men’s bathroom). I’m not one to selfie often but I did appreciate the quirkiness and playfulness of the selfie sign. :)

Great space, friendly /​knowledgable staff and fun mixed crowd. If you have the opportunity, take the Distillery Tour and find out more about this new gem. Nice local beer selection and the mixed drinks are made with care. This place makes you think twice about the gin and vodka you’re used to drinking. Great addition to downtown.

Friendly staff and good drinks. They also make the first gin I ever actually liked! I only sampled some food they’d put out for an event but it was delicious.