Welcome to

LAKEWARD SPIRITS
craft distillery!
Lakeward Spirits is family-owned.
We're "Made in Buffalo!"
Lakeward Spirits'
TASTING ROOM & FACTORY STORE,
now shared with Pressure Drop Brewing,
is​ OPEN ​ON Thurs. at 5 to 10 PM, Fri. at noon to
​11 PM, Sat. at noon to 11 PM, and Sun. at noon to
​8 PM.  Tours are also available.  JOIN US!
​​​​What Our Customers Are Saying:
​ "Whether you’re a vodka, gin, or rum fan, Lakeward has the spirit for you. I’m a connoisseur, and their Inland Sea rum is one of the best I’ve tasted.  Friends have given their gins raving reviews, and their vodka is great with iced tea.​"
Thursdays LIVE Music 6 - 9 PM!  Fridays TRIVIA Night 8 PM!
Introducing Lakeward Spirits' FATHOMS BELOW Spiced Rum!
Buffalo's FIRST Spiced Rum
AVAILABLE NOW in the craft distillery's 
​Tasting Room & Factory Store!
Rum Infused With 8 Spices
Finished On American Oak
90 Proof / 45% ABV
Since 1793, captains have reported sightings of a serpent-like creature moving beneath the waves of Lake Erie.  Mysterious and distinctive, this leviathan seemed the perfect inspiration for Fathoms Below.

Our Spiced Rum is vapor-infused with a 8-spice blend and aged on custom charred American White Oak. Aromas of cinnamon, toffee, and candied ginger blend perfectly with smooth vanilla tones pulled from the wood.

Surprisingly dry and complex; Fathoms Below is a unique substitute for a snifter of bourbon, or the perfect addition to a nautical cocktail.

​Proudly distilled and bottled from scratch by Lakeward Spirits craft distillery at The Barrel Factory, 65 Vandalia St., Buffalo, NY.
#lookLakeward
We're "Made in Buffalo!"
Update:
​Winter Cocktails are here at Lakeward Spirits!

​Check out the distillery's high-quality craft spirits
produced from scratch onsite in Buffalo, NY!
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​​​Stay warm.  Join us for the inauguration of Lakeward Spirits' new WINTER COCKTAIL MENU, available now at The Barrel Factory in Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward.  You can enjoy the new craft cocktails along with these LAKEWARD SPIRITS LIQUORS:
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  • NEW Fathoms Below Spiced Rum, Buffalo's FIRST spiced rum!
  • Lakeward's signature, all-grain Grain Canyon Vodka!
  • Inland Sea Rum, Western New York's FIRST authentic rum!
  • Wild Gin
  • Evergreen Gin

​The craft distillery's iconic TASTING ROOM & FACTORY STORE, now shared with Pressure Drop Brewing, features a bar & lounge area, double-sided fireplace, 2-level outdoor PATIO, and a separate four-season cigar porch.  Extensive use of reclaimed wood and other materials went into the restoration!

Lakeward's craft cocktails and bottles, craft beer from Pressure Drop Brewing, WNY wine and hard cider, kombucha, and gifts are available.  FOOD is also available in the Tasting Room from the adjacent restaurant, Buffalo's Best Cucina!

​Lakeward Spirits is OPEN ON Thursday at 5 to 10 PM, Friday at noon to 11 PM, Saturday at noon to 11 PM, and Sunday at noon to 8 PM!  Happy Hour is at 5 to 6 PM with $5 craft cocktails. 

THURSDAYS feature LIVE music at 6 to 9 PM.  FRIDAYS include TRIVIA at 8 PM.  Board games and pinball are always available!

Buffalo's largest craft distillery, featuring sustainable practices, high-quality liquor production always from scratch, local farm products, and Made-In-USA equipment, also has TOURS available daily!  Stop by!
The 2019 Irish Holidays in Buffalo's Old First Ward!
Mark your calendars NOW for these epic St. Patrick's festivities
in Lakeward Spirits at The Barrel Factory:
Post-Shamrock Run
​IRISH HOOLEY
on Saturday, March 2nd
featuring Emerald Isle Band LIVE at 2 PM!
​Doors OPEN at 10 AM!
Post-Old Neighborhood St. Patrick's Day Parade IRISH HOOLEY
on Saturday, March 16th, featuring
Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipe and Drums
& Finnegan's Punch
LIVE starting at approx. 2 PM!
Doors OPEN at 10 AM!
St. Patrick's Day Festivities
​on Sunday, March 17th
featuring The Gripers LIVE at 2 PM!
Doors OPEN at 12:00 Noon!
Learn more NOW:
Hosted by Lakeward Spirits:
​LIVE Music on Thursdays at The Barrel Factory!
THURSDAYS at The Barrel Factory! Featuring LIVE music (6-9 PM), Lakeward Spirits drink specials, Pressure Drop Brewing on tap, & Buffalo's Best Cucina restaurant specials! You'll also be able to check out Snowy Owl Kombucha's winter flavors, play board games & pinball, & visit the NEW craft hard cider-focused Bar Cultivar! Doors open at 5 PM!

LIVE Music Line-up:
- February 7:  GRAVY
- February 14 (Valentine's Day):  BOB JAMES
- February 21:  NICK RANDALL AND HIS BAND
- February 28:  THE PANFIL BROTHERS

NO COVER CHARGE! Tell your friends, & JOIN US at The Barrel Factory for some great Thursday FUN!! 
EVENT CENTER
at The Barrel Factory
NOW taking Banquet, Birthday, Retirement, Corporate Team-Building & Happy Hours, Shower, & Wedding reservations!
We celebrate our area's strong
​Great Lakes maritime, industrial,
​and transportation heritage!
#lookLakeward
Lakeward Spirits craft distillery
located at The Barrel Factory
​65 Vandalia Street, 
corner of Republic & Hamburg Streets,
Buffalo, NY  14204
Buffalo's largest craft distillery features sustainable practices,
high-quality liquor production always from scratch, use of
​local farm products, and Made-In-USA equipment!

​HOURS:  Tasting Room and Factory Store are OPEN ​ON
Thurs. at 5 to 10 PM, ​Fri. at noon to 11 PM, Sat. at noon to 11 PM,
and Sun. at noon to 8 PM!   Tours are also available.  JOIN US!

​Book your signature event NOW!  Weddings, banquets,
​and special affairs in the LAKEWARD SPIRITS EVENT CENTER:
You must be 21 years old or older to visit this website!
​Always drink responsibly.
Copyright 2019: Lakeward Spirits & Mainspring LLC.  All Rights Reserved.
Lakeward Spirits is family-owned.
​We're "Made in Buffalo!"
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Located at The Barrel Factory, one of Western New York's premiere destinations!
The landmark, newly-restored, 116-year-old historic factory in Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward also features a craft brewery, restaurant, craft hard cider bar, kombucha production studio, and more!