The Barrel Factory - Buffalo

The Barrel Factory hosted my daughter's wedding and I wish I could go higher than 5 stars!!!!! From owners Steve Andi, Rachel the event manager, Ted the expert mixologist, Cornell (Nelly) the Head Chef, and the entire staff who work tirelessly throughout the evening I would highly recommend this gem in the Old First Ward!!!! The atmosphere, food, drinks and hospitality was simply the best.

Where to begin. First time here, and the last. After NINETY minutes of waiting for EVERYTHING, we finally walked out. Was 25 minutes after we were seated to even be addressed. I told my wife, this is a sign and let's leave. Finally, we were greeted with zero apologies or explanation. We were a party of 4. We ordered drinks and some apps. Simple pretzel sticks that included two BTW, for $10! should have left! and waited another 15 to 20 min just to get our drinks. Another 15 minutes pass with empty drinks, still no pretzels . We finally order an hour later from being seated, knowing the outcome. I told my party that if our apps don't come, I just can't stay. Apps or dinner never came, after waiting another 16 Minutes. I was timing it at this point! We put cash down for the drinks and walked out more hungry than ever. WORST experience in any restaurant and we travel and eat out 2-3 times a week! I called that Monday for the owner to return my call and left another voicemail the following day. It's been three weeks and nothing. Horrible experience. If you have 5 hours to waste with empty drinks and no food, then this is your place!

You gotta come here for brunch. I had the veggie strudel and my friend had the mushroom tart. Both delicious! And of course we took advantage if the 2 for 1 mimosas. ;

Visited here for the first time. Tried the fish fry. Would have to rate it average if that. My wife had the same. Once again average. The couple that was with us thought their meal was good. Not great. Tried summer of their home made beer. It was good. Been to several distilleries in Buffalo and this was just average. Service was filled with several mistakes on the order. They apologized and bought us a round on the house so that was good. Venue was great. Able to sit outside or inside.

Went for a bridal shower in the event center, which is on the 2nd floor. They have an elevator to use. Bathrooms were clean and roomy. The food was delicious! This place would be very cute for a wedding or even prom. Parking is as good as can be. Not in an uncomfortable. Neighborhood. I would like to go back to have dinner and enjoy the restaurant part.