BriarBrothers Brewing Company — Restaurant in Buffalo

Best brewery north of the Mason-Dixon… and it’s not even close. I don’t even really like beer and I still come here. They got consistent bangers like the Crusher (IPA), Omen (Dark Ale) and Lando (English Mild Ale), but they also switch things up with all their styles. They have seasonal drinks, including seltzers and sours (if you’re reading this during the fall of 2023, get here while they have the hocus pocus sour… they rim the glass in deliciousness). If you’re not a fan of beer, they also have wine, Hartman’s canned cocktails and Black Bird Cider. There is also a Hen House Nashville truck outside and you can order food and eat in the bar. These boys be doing hella collabs! They also run all kinds of event specials. If you’re an F1 fan, this is the place to be, every race! Even if you’re not, come thru, it’s lit! The owners are also usually here bartending from time to time. They’re cool af, but their dad is cooler. Their bathrooms are a bit of a walk, but that just gives you time to contemplate the life choices you’re about to make… and they’re...

I’m leaving 5 stars for the owners who are always wonderful to talk to and are very knowledgeable in their craft. The beers are tasty and fairly priced. Every experience I had was great except this one time the bartender (some lady I haven’t seen since) was very rude to me when I ordered. I’m fairly new to craft beer and when I came in one day in early June 2023, I requested a light beer that was popular (not being familiar with any names or types of light beers they had on tap) she proceeded to tell me I “order like a child” and was dismissive for the rest of our encounter. This one interaction turned me off from Briar Brothers for several weeks but i finally stoped back in for another round. I strongly suggest the business train their staff to open up to the idea that some of their new customers may need a helping hand discovering the world of...

//UPDATE// I recently went back and have to say their beer has come a VERY long way. There was more variety and the quality was better as well. They had a Helles lager that was very good. Outdoor space could use some shade/umbrellas and the bathroom situation is still horrible but, they’ve managed to up their beer game significantly.

Original Post (2 stars): I really wanted to like this place but, it fell short. This is another brewery geared towards hazy beer drinkers and hop heads. There’s nothing outside that. The beers aren’t that good so your paying for the ambiance. The building is cool and it’s dog friendly and the outdoor space is nice but, that’s about it. There are only 2 shared bathrooms and you have to walk out of the brewery to use them. Maybe I’ll try them...