Reservations
Variety of spaces
for your next gathering
the restaurant, two tasting rooms, and a large event center
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Full service restaurant and bar
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Our Story
Historic Building
The Barrel Factory was built in 1903 in the Old First Ward of Buffalo, NY, near the legendary Buffalo River. Bordered by Hamburg, Republic (formerly Tecumseh), & Vandalia Streets, the huge, multi-level brick structure was home for many decades to Quaker City Cooperage Co., manufacturers of wooden barrels, and later to several other local businesses.
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Reviews
Review by Yelp
Matt W:
What. An. Amazing. Night. This was our pick for our weekly date night, and we could not have been more impressed, or had a nicer time out. Both of us expected a rustic themed, enjoyable evening but neither of us expected to have one of the best meals we've had in ages. This was our first time here, and it certainly won't be our last. The atmosphere is inviting and warm, and the charm of the industrial factory mixed with hidden side street gem hit you to your core...
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Daviyion J:
Had a very enjoyable time at Lakeward Spirits for dinner. It started with a very personable hostess and concluded with a delicious and satisfying meal. We start off with a couple of cocktails, my partner and I. I had the South Buffalo Slam, while they got a "hot" cocktail called the Ultra Violet Tipple (it changed colors!)...
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Shelby S:
Absolutely beautiful building. The manager gave us a spontaneous tour & we were so awes by the amazing facility. The bartender made us feel very welcome & we sampled several of their own made spirits & were impressed with them all. We bought a bottle of their whiskey, it is so smooth & easy to drink.
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Victor S:
I toured this building to see how it would be for a class reunion and I was there and I really did like the place it gives a feeling of a winery they actually make wine there also and they can do sample testing if you're into that type of thing but for me I give it five stars I really like the atmosphere.
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Marian N:
The food here is really delicious. Ever since they expanded the menu in the late summer 2022, the dinner menu is full of great options! We especially liked the pasta with meatballs and the chicken piccata.