In this blog post we will be breaking down drinking at the best bars in Buffalo. Whether you are looking for a tall glass of beer, a shot of vodka, to buy cheaper liquor during drink specials, or just to sing some karaoke hopefully we can assist.
Our first section will cover the best wine and cocktail bars in Buffalo. Up next we will get into breweries and sports bars where you can watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts.
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Then we will mention some of the best drink specials near you so you can hit up the right bars at the right times to do your drinking cheaper. After that we will discuss bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights in your area.
Lastly we will talk about bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music. Towards the end there will even be a local bar map that pins all of the spots from our various lists on it.
And if you want to compare the scene here to others around the region you can do so right here.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Some of the top cocktail and wine bars in Buffalo are:
- Ballyhoo at 211 South Park Ave
- Lucky Day Whiskey Bar at 320 Pearl St
- Buffalo Distilling Company at 860 Seneca St
- Savoy at 149 Elmwood Ave
- Lobby Bar at 107 Delaware Ave
- Wine On Hertel at 1370 Hertel Ave
- Waxlight Bar à Vin at 27 Chandler St
- The Little Club at 1197 Hertel Ave
Explore a wide variety of classic cocktails, draft or canned beers, and glasses or bottles of wine all complemented with homemade sausages and appetizers at Ballyhoo. Whether you’re looking for wines, beers, cocktails, beers, or whiskeys in your area Lucky Day Whiskey Bar has it all.
Savoy specializes in craft cocktails, whiskey, and fine wine and is well-known for its Sunday Funday parties with live music in a house party ambiance. Tastings are scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 12pm to 5pm.
The Lobby Bar is a hidden gem that offers delectable food, classic cocktails, spirits, and beers on tap. They are open at 4pm from Wednesday through Saturday.
Wine On Hertel carries approximately 20 different handpicked wines that will satisfy any taste bud as well as exquisite Prosecco cocktails and beers. Live music is performed at this bar on Friday evenings from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
If you want to have casual nibbles and cocktails, business dinners, date nights, or a lavish meal with beverage pairings chosen by certified wine professionals head to Waxlight Bar à Vin. The Little Club is a farm-to-table restaurant and wine bar near you that focuses on emerging indie winemakers and farmers from the region. Beer, cocktails, and a dinner menu are available as well.
Buffalo Breweries & Sports Bars
Sample new suds and watch the big game with your friends at the best local breweries and sports bars:
- Flying Bison Brewing Co at 840 Seneca St
- Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen at 545 Swan St
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery at 76 Pearl St
- Big Ditch Brewing Company at 55 E Huron St
- Bada Bing Sports Bar & Grill at 42 West Chippewa St
- Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill at 189 Delaware Ave
- Rookies Sports Bar and Grill at 701 Main St
Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen boasts some of the best local craft beers, burgers, wings, and more. Tuesday through Saturday you can enjoy $5 drafts alongside Tuesday burger night and Wednesday wings night.
For great draught beer and cocktails accompanied by wonderful dishes visit Pearl Street Grill & Brewery. A gaming area, a five-story restaurant, a banquet facility, and an outdoor patio space are all available.
Big Ditch Brewing Company is dedicated to creating high-quality, tasty, inventive, and palatable artisan beers for the surrounding community and beyond.
If you’re looking for a classic sports bar near you with a full restaurant that broadcasts every major game Bada Bing Sports Bar & Grill is an excellent choice. There’s a cold beer, an upstairs dining area, and a banquet room.
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill brings you delectable bar fare and cocktails while broadcasting sporting events and games on TV. They can accommodate any size of group dining or private events in their back room.
You can watch sports or enjoy entertaining events while socializing with friends at Rookies Sports Bar and Grill. Discover their scrumptious meals, drinks, and craft brews along with daily specials.
Local Drink Specials
Visit these bars with drink specials near you to buy cheaper alcohol and your wallet will thank you:
- Marble & Rye at 112 Genesee St
- Osteria 166 at 166 Franklin St
Marble & Rye has one of the most inventive cocktail menus in the region along with scratch-made burgers, Detroit-style pizza, seasonal salads, and small plates. Thursday local food and drink specials include $18 burgers and beer as well as $1 off draft cocktails.
From 5:30pm to 8pm on Thursday and Friday Osteria 166 has great food and drink specials near you. Wine On Hertel from our best cocktail and wine bars list also has deals from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday through Friday.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
Here is a good list of bars with trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- Gene McCarthy’s at 73 Hamburg St
- Gypsy Parlor at 376 Grant St
- Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. at 4350 Seneca St
Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm Gene McCarthy’s hosts free bar trivia evenings and live music. They also have a wine and food menu at their bar.
Mondays at 8pm are reserved for bar trivia at Gypsy Parlor and you may get a 20% discount on food. Every third Monday of the month from 7pm to 9pm Rusty Nickel Brewing Co. hosts a trivia night in your area.
Remember that Pearl Street Grill & Brewery has a game area as well.
Dance, Karaoke & Live Music
Anyone that wants to dance, listen to live music, and sing karaoke can head to:
- Hydraulic Hearth at 716 Swan St
- Mr. Goodbar at 1110 Elmwood Ave
- Allen Street Hardware Café at 245 Allen St
- Cathode Ray at 26 Allen St
Hydraulic Hearth serves brick oven pizzas along with in-house craft beer and creative cocktails. They have one of the best patios in town and the beer garden has free live music.
With over 30 taps and a beer engine pouring micro and imported cask-conditioned ales you can enjoy exceptional drinks at Mr. Goodbar while listening to great music sessions, cool DJs, or watching a game.
On Saturdays Allen Street Hardware organizes a hip-hop night complete with fine wines, cocktails, and tasty dishes.
You might also want to read our posts on:
- Fun Bars With Games In Toronto
- Fun Bars With Games In Rochester
- Fun Bars With Games In Albany
- Fun Bars With Games In The Big Apple
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Buffalo
After reading all of that you should have a much better understanding of what is available near you. There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke in your area.
If you think we got anything incorrect or notice us listing any venues that are no longer open please tell us in the comments so we can keep this info as up to date as possible. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Buffalo.
