Taste the Local Flavors in Larkinville Food and Drink Tour

Buffalo, USA
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Explore Buffalo's vibrant Larkinville neighborhood on a curated food and drink tour. This approximately 3-hour experience takes you through local eateries and breweries, where you can taste a variety of delicious bites and drinks. Sample everything from charcuterie to pizza while discovering the culture and history of this unique urban landscape. With 4-5 stops along the way, you’ll leave with a full stomach and plenty of fun facts about the area.

- Guided tour featuring 4-5 local bars and eateries
- Enjoy 4 bites and 4 drinks, showcasing local flavors
- Tour lasts approximately 3 hours, starting at Meet & Eat Charcuterie
- Gratuities for bars included, guide gratuity optional

What's included

  • typically 4 bites and 4 drinks included, featuring items like charcuterie, distilled spirits, pizza, pasta, and more
  • Gratuities for the partner bars and eateries.
  • Visits to 4 to 5 neighborhood bars and eateries.
  • 3-hour guided walking tour through the Larkinville neighborhood.
  • Guide gratuities (optional and greatly appreciated).
  • Additional drinks outside of the provided tastings (available for purchase).

What to expect

  1. Larkin Square
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    Larkin Square serves as the dynamic community heartbeat of the neighborhood. On the tour, it provides a lively backdrop that showcases how a once-industrial warehouse district has transformed into a vibrant urban destination filled with public art, historic charm, and community gatherings.
  2. Pass by
    Millrace Commons is where your journey begins, housing the tour's check-in point outside of Meet & Eat Charcuterie. As a modern mixed-use development, it exemplifies Larkinville’s contemporary renaissance, bringing artisan food creators, local spirits, and pedestrians together under one roof.
  3. Pass by
    Swan Street Diner represents the wonderful blend of history and comfort cuisine highlighted on the tour. Reviewers note its beautifully restored 1937 classic railcar atmosphere, making it a quintessential stop for experiencing Buffalo's authentic culinary heritage.
  4. Buffalo Distilling Company
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    Buffalo Distilling Company brings the craft beverage aspect of the tour to life. As part of the neighborhood's local tasting circuit, it introduces visitors to locally crafted spirits, highlighting the artisanal production and grain-to-glass culture flourishing in Buffalo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside of Meet & Eat Charcuterie, located at 799 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210. Look for your guide near the entrance.

End point

Meet outside of Meet & Eat Charcuterie, located at 799 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210. Look for your guide near the entrance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Frolics are designed to be walkable and relaxed. Distances vary by neighborhood, but we keep stops reasonably close together whenever possible.
  • Wear Comfortable walking shoes are a must! Dress for Buffalo weather—we Frolic rain or shine unless conditions make it unsafe.
  • Please state that participants should arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
  • Please let us know before booking. We'll do our best to accommodate when possible, but because we partner with multiple local kitchens, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free experience.
  • Some buildings are historical in nature and were built before ADA building codes were enforced. Therefore some buildings are not wheelchair accessible. Please let the operators know if you have a need for ramps.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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