The Better Man Distilling Co. Launches Outdoor Movie Series

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Craft Cocktails and Cult Classics Come Together at Long Island’s First Urban Distillery

Looking for a night out that’s equal parts nostalgic and refreshing? The Better Man Distilling Co. in Patchogue is bringing the magic of the movies outdoors with its popular Outdoor Movie Series, where cult classics and crowd-pleasers are paired with hand-crafted cocktails under the stars. Whether you’re reliving your favorite Y2K-era rom-coms or getting into the spooky spirit of fall, this lineup has something for everyone.

Movies, Mixology, and More

Held on select Thursdays from May through October, the movie nights kick off at sunset in The Better Man’s inviting outdoor space. While your ticket may say 6:00 PM, the movie begins around dusk, so guests are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early to grab a good seat—seating is first come, first served.

Each movie night features a signature themed cocktail and snack, crafted to match the vibe of the film. From sparkly spritzers inspired by Miss Congeniality to moody libations for Twilight, every drink is part of the experience.

Pro tip: These events tend to sell out at least a week in advance, so grab your tickets early. In the rare case they don’t, a limited number may be available at the door.

Outdoor Movie Schedule:

Thursday, May 22 – John Tucker Must Die

Thursday, June 5 – Miss Congeniality

Thursday, June 19 – The Hot Chick

Thursday, July 10 – Bring It On

Thursday, July 24 – Cheaper by the Dozen

Thursday, August 7 – The Mask

Thursday, August 28 – She’s the Man

Thursday, September 4 – Fight Club

Thursday, September 18 – The Parent Trap

Thursday, October 2 – Twilight

Thursday, October 16 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

(Sponsored by Golf Pro Delivered)

Better Man Distilling: A Local Gem Worth Visiting

Located at 161 River Ave in Patchogue, The Better Man Distilling Co. is Long Island’s first urban craft distillery, known for its vibrant atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and commitment to community-centered experiences. The distillery is open Thursday through Sunday, making it a great destination for weekend sipping and socializing—even outside of movie night.

Distillery Hours:

Thurs: 5–10PM

Fri: 5–10PM

Sat: 1–10PM

Sun: 12–7PM

(Mon–Wed: Closed)

Don’t Miss The Better Man Distilling Co.’s Outdoor Movie Series

The Better Man Distilling Co.’s Outdoor Movie Series isn’t just a night at the movies—it’s a night out with character. So grab your friends, bring a cozy blanket, and get ready to sip under the stars. With themed drinks, fun films, and a welcoming local vibe, this is one series you won’t want to miss.

Follow @thebettermandistillingco on social media for updates, themed drink previews, and ticket links!

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Long Island is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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