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Nestled just outside East Aurora, New York, Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC is a countryside wedding venue. This charming establishment, owned by the Gerhardt family, offers a warm, country backdrop for your momentous celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The story of Barn Dog Craft Distilling began in 2017 when the Gerhardt family embarked on the journey of creating small batches of handcrafted spirits, including the delectable Red Boot Vanilla Rum, Golden Oak Dark Rum, Honey Liqueur, and an array of other liqueur flavors and limited editions. Each bottle receives meticulous, handmade attention, ensuring unwavering quality and precision. You can explore their onsite distillery and try out a range of their in-house beverages and cuisine for your reception. This venue is ideal for smaller, microweddings.

Services Offered

What sets Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC apart is their artful incorporation of these handcrafted spirits into delectable cocktails. This unique distillery venue's signature menu boasts culinary delights such as Salmon with Mac 'n Cheese and Chicken Drumstick Lollipops. The team can also provide dining furniture, barware, flatware, bartenders, and servers to help you out during your big day. For an exploration of the cozy countryside ambiance and to initiate the planning of your special celebration, reach out to their dedicated team at Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,200

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,200

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Brewery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC

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This barn venue received rave reviews from multiple customers who hosted various events there, including weddings and birthday parties. Guests were impressed with the cleanliness, open space, and natural lighting of the venue. The owner, Evan, and his staff were described as accommodating, friendly, and responsive, ensuring that every event ran smoothly. The delicious food and beverage choices, as well as the unique cocktails, were highly praised. Overall, customers highly recommended this hidden gem for its beautiful setting and exceptional service.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

This barn venue received rave reviews from multiple customers who hosted various events there, including weddings and birthday parties. Guests were impressed with the cleanliness, open space, and natural lighting of the venue. The owner, Evan, and his staff were described as accommodating, friendly, and responsive, ensuring that every event ran smoothly. The delicious food and beverage choices, as well as the unique cocktails, were highly praised. Overall, customers highly recommended this hidden gem for its beautiful setting and exceptional service.

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Kristina Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing staff, amazing food! Very clean!

I rented the space for a birthday party. This family owned business is amazing. Everything was perfect, they communicated well and the food, drinks and staff were amazing. I highly recommend!!!
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Lauren Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue in a beautiful space!

The space was perfect for our event! It was clean, open, great natural lighting. The communication was so easy and the outside area was great for pictures. Our bartender was so friendly, great customer service. Everyone was impressed with the place. There is nothing like it anywhere in the area!!
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden gem

We had such a wonderful experience having our wedding shower at Barn Dog. Evan was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was incredibly responsive and attentive to all of our questions and needs. Working with him made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Additionally, the local distillery served fantastic drinks and added an extra touch of fun to the celebration. I can’t recommend this hidden gem enough!
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Courtney Sent on 08/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue in a beautiful country setting

If you’re looking for an awesome venue in a beautiful country setting, this is the place! We’ve hosted multiple events here, and never been disappointed! Our guests could not say enough about how delicious the food and drinks are. The owner is very accommodating, and will work with you to make it exactly what you’d like!
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Susan Sent on 08/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of my life

This couldn't have been any better!!! Wonderful venue, owners are easy to work with! The place is absolutely beautiful inside and out. ( My pictures taken at sunset are amazing) All my guests raved about my wedding, I owe it all to the professionalism and responsiveness of the staff on my wedding night! Thank you for such a memorable time!
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Courtney Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing venue!

This venue was amazing! The family owned atmosphere truly made the experience great. The decor inside the venue was so unique and beautiful and the handmade gorgeous tables were impeccable. Evan ( the owner)is truly great to work with and his communication is what really stood out to me. All of my guests loved the bar and the unique cocktails that were offered. This hidden gem does not disappoint and I highly recommend it!
J
Jennifer Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service, delicious food and drinks, beautiful venue.

I had my husband's 40th Birthday party there. We were able to reserve the front section of the building. Evan and his staff were wonderful and very accommodating. Any questions (e-mails) I had were always promptly responded to, and while there, Evan made sure to check in and see how everything was and if we needed anything. The drinks and food are excellent! We would definitely return.
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Lori Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

BarnDog is a beautiful venue!
The owner, Evan is polite, welcoming and very responsive to any questions I had. His bartenders and chef and warm and friendly. The cocktails and food are delicious! The grounds are well maintained and it’s kept very clean. To any issues on my end that arose, Evan was there to offer a solution. I highly recommend BarnDog!
R
Rebecca Sent on 08/23/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect spot to gather!

Excellent beverage choices, wonderful atmosphere. Beautiful hand made tables, kids enjoyed table games outdoor space. Great to support a local small business!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC frequently asked questions

Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC for wedding events is known for:
  • Brewery
Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Barn Dog Craft Distilling LLC is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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