Top 20 Breweries in Buffalo, New York

Craft Beer & Local Brewery Guide for Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY, a vibrant city on the edge of Lake Erie, boasts an exhilarating craft beer scene. From the industrial districts to the charming neighborhoods, numerous microbreweries dot the urban landscape, brewing inventive concoctions that reflect its gritty, creative spirit. Whether you're seeking bold stouts or refreshing wheat beers, Buffalo's craft breweries offer a tantalizing taste of this remarkable city's character and culture.

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery in Buffalo, New York - 4.20 star rating

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Buffalo NY

4.20

Fresh beer soup with gouda and black bean burger

Big Ditch Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York - 4.60 star rating

Big Ditch Brewing Company

Buffalo NY

4.60

Unique flight options with small pours.

Southern Tier Brewery Buffalo in Buffalo, New York - 4.60 star rating

Southern Tier Brewery Buffalo

Buffalo NY

4.60

Multiple beers on tap with a large selection.

Resurgence Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York - 4.60 star rating

Resurgence Brewing Company

Buffalo NY

4.60

Unique upstairs event space with beautiful architecture

Gene McCarthy's Old First Ward Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York - 4.60 star rating

Gene McCarthy's Old First Ward Brewing Company

Buffalo NY

4.60

Unique Sheffield style wings

BriarBrothers Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York - 4.90 star rating

BriarBrothers Brewing Company

Buffalo NY

4.90

Unique partnership with Chateau Lafayette Reneau

Fattey Beer Co. Buffalo in Buffalo, New York - 4.70 star rating

Fattey Beer Co. Buffalo

Buffalo NY

4.70

Variety of ciders beyond just fruit cider options

Froth Brewing Co. in Buffalo, New York - 4.50 star rating

Froth Brewing Co.

Buffalo NY

4.50

Offers a wide range of sour beers.

Flying Bison Brewing Co in Buffalo, New York - 4.70 star rating

Flying Bison Brewing Co

Buffalo NY

4.70

Unique live music performances on site

Buffalo Brewing Company Taproom & BBQ in Buffalo, New York - 4.80 star rating

Buffalo Brewing Company Taproom & BBQ

Buffalo NY

4.80

Detroit pizza has perfect balance and flavor

Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen in Buffalo, New York - 4.50 star rating

Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen

Buffalo NY

4.50

Unique burger flavors with high quality ingredients

Spotted Octopus Brewing Co. - Buffalo in Buffalo, New York - 4.90 star rating

Spotted Octopus Brewing Co. - Buffalo

Buffalo NY

4.90

Octopi decor throughout the brewery.

Buffalo Olde Brewery in Buffalo, New York - 4.70 star rating

Buffalo Olde Brewery

Buffalo NY

4.70

Bar area closed for remodeling due upgrades.

Thin Man Brewery in Buffalo, New York - 4.60 star rating

Thin Man Brewery

Buffalo NY

4.60

Unique in-house food options available

Sad Boys Brewing in Buffalo, New York - 4.70 star rating

Sad Boys Brewing

Buffalo NY

4.70

Spacious location with great aesthetic.

Other Half Brewing - Buffalo Taproom in Buffalo, New York - 4.40 star rating

Other Half Brewing - Buffalo Taproom

Buffalo NY

4.40

Offers unique beer styles like stouts and porters.

Mortalis Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York - 4.80 star rating

Mortalis Brewing Company

Buffalo NY

4.80

New releases every Thursday at Mortalis Brewing.

Frequentem Brewing Co. Buffalo in Buffalo, New York - 4.90 star rating

Frequentem Brewing Co. Buffalo

Buffalo NY

4.90

Fruit beers unique blend of flavors

42 North Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York - 4.60 star rating

42 North Brewing Company

Buffalo NY

4.60

42 North Brewing's downtown location has a chic atmosphere.

Steel Leaf Brewing Co. in Buffalo, New York - 5.00 star rating

Steel Leaf Brewing Co.

Buffalo NY

5.00