Where can I order a mocktail in

Western New York?

If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, trust me, you’re not alone.

For those of you who have been following me for a while, you know that I don’t drink. It’s a personal choice, I just don’t like how alcohol effects me, so I stay away from it. But even though I do not like alcohol, I do LOVE tasty beverages. When I’m out with my friends for dinner or just at a bar hanging out, I prefer to order something other than water or Pepsi. Thankfully, mocktails have hit the scene pretty hard in Buffalo.

I always get asked where to find the best mocktails in WNY, so I decided to put together a list of sober-friendly bars and restaurants that are slaying the mocktail game. If you’ll notice below, I added the location, linked to their website, and listed the ingredients of the drinks (if I remembered to ask.) Please keep in mind that some of these drinks may be seasonal and not available year-round, but I’m positive that your friendly neighborhood bartender will be able to whip you up something just as delicious.

I’ll be adding more bars and restaurants as I visit them, so please keep checking back! Also, if you don’t see your favorite place listed here, please send me an email at nickelcitypretty@gmail.com with your recommendations!

Ballyhoo

211 South Park Ave, Buffalo

• Non-alcoholic raspberry jam session

The Barrel Factory

65 Vandalia Street Buffalo

Billy Club

228 Allen Street, Buffalo

Breezy Burrito Bar

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo

• non-alcoholic Raspberry Margarita

Britesmith Brewing

5611 Main St, Williamsville, NY

Buffalo Distilling Co.

860 Seneca Street, Buffalo

• Blueberry simple syrup, lemonade, cranberry, ginger beer, lime

• ROSEMARY simple syrup, ginger beer, orange

• Ginger simple syrup, ginger ale, cherry

Casa Azul

• mango agua fresca

Community Beer Works

520 7th Street, Buffalo

• raspberry lavender syrup, ginger beer, lime

Compass Run

500 Seneca Street, Buffalo

CRaVing

1472 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo

The Dapper Goose

491 Amherst Street, Buffalo

The Delaware Pub & Grill

3410 Delaware Ave, Kenmore

Duende

85 Silo City Row, Buffalo

Flint

40 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo

• bourbon alternative, strawberry-mint shrub, mint syrup, lemon, soda

Free Street Tavern

1469 Niagara Street, Buffalo

The Galley Lounge (inside Fresh Catch)

500 Pearl Street, Buffalo

• Pineapple, ginger, lemongrass, citrus, cilantro

• Lychee, blueberry, black tea, eucalyptus, grapefruit, cardamom

• Coconut water, watermelon, agave, citrus, lavender, served in a coconut

• Carrot, celery, ginger, agave, citrus, turmeric

The Grange Community Kitchen

22 Main Street, Hamburg

• pineapple

• cucumber, mint

• strawberry jam, ginger

Graylynn

537 Main Street, Buffalo

• Strawberry Tarragon Tonic

Gypsy Parlor

376 Grant Street, Buffalo NY

Hartman’s Distilling Co.

55 Chicago Street, Buffalo

• House made “no-maro”, pineapple, lime, rosemary

• aromatic spice, house “atertif”, angostura

• Garden spirits, simple syrup, lime

Harvest

444 Main St, Medina

High Violet

710 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo

• N/A Heart of Darkness

Hombre Y Lobo

149 Swan St Ste 1, Buffalo

• N/A margarita

Hydraulic Hearth

716 Swan Street, Buffalo

• blueberry ginger shrub, cinnamon syrup, lemon, mint

• butterfly syrup, strawberry, cucumber, lemon

• mai tai

• seedlip n/a gin

• bottled soda: paloma, Mai tai

Inizio

534 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo

The Irishman Pub and Eatery

5601 Main St, Williamsville

Iron Tail Tavern

802 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo

Jack Rabbit

1010 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo

Jazzboline

5010 Main Street, Amherst

Lago 210

4038 Hoover Rd, Hamburg

• Apple Fizz
  apple, passion fruit, cherry, and ginger beer

Las Puertas

385 Rhode Island St, Buffalo

Liberty Hound

1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo

• Non-alcoholic Liberty Lady

The Little Club

1197 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo

lloyd Taco Factory

1503 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo

• blueberry shrub, ginger beer, lemon, mint

Lockhouse Distillery

41 Columbia Street, Buffalo

• pear, lime, honey, cinnamon, basil

• pineapple, demerara sugar, lemon, bitters, mint

Lucky Day Whiskey Bar

320 Pearl Street, Buffalo

• Peach tea lemonade

• strawberry basil lemonade

Marble + Rye

112 Genesee Street, Buffalo

• pineapple, passion fruit, cream, green tea

• rhubarb, hibiscus, strawberry, basil, lemon

Mint

1225 Niagara Street, Buffalo

• Non-Alcoholic Pineapple Ginger Mojito

Mister Sizzles

346 Connecticut Street, Buffalo

• Little Cora Cottontail: Carrot, Ginger Cordial, Ginger Beer, Lemon

Misuta Chows

512 Main Street, Buffalo

• cranberry, ginger ale, lemon

Oliver’s

2095 Delaware Ave, Buffalo

• Ritual Zero Proof tequila, lime juice, ginger beer, mint

Panorama on Seven

HARBORCENTER

95 Main Street, Buffalo

• Cucumber basil mojito

• Smoked mango and jalapeno

• Strawberry pea flower tea, lemonade

Patina 250

250 Delaware Ave, Buffalo

Prescott’s Provisions

40 E Niagara Street, Tonawanda

Rec Room

79 W Chippewa St, Buffalo

• Non-alcoholic watermelon margarita

Remington Tavern

184 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda

Resurgence Brewing Company

55 Chicago St, Buffalo

Roost

1502 Niagara St, Buffalo

Shango Bistro

3260 Main St, Buffalo

Tappo

338 Ellicott Street, Buffalo

Templeton Landing

2 Templeton Terrace, Buffalo

The Place

229 Lexington Ave, Buffalo

Toutant

437 Ellicott St, Buffalo

• Non-alcoholic Hurricane

Twin Petrels

1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo

The Shirt Factory Cafe

115 W Center Street, Medina

• butterfly tea, pineapple, tonic, lime, mint

Vice

500 Pearl St, Buffalo

Waxlight Bar a Vin

27 Chandler Street, Buffalo

West Rose

23 Washington Street, Ellicottville