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Beer in Buffalo

In the 19th century, massive amounts of grain came into Buffalo from the Great Lakes, to be transferred to Erie Canal boats bound for the East Coast. But not all of that grain left town – some helped fuel a strong brewing industry. Today, small producers like the Flying Bison Brewing Co. and the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery pay homage to this proud heritage. And if you’re looking for a trappist ale or the perfect stout, you’ll find it at bars like the Blue Monk, Colter Bay Grill and Cole’s. See it for yourself - check out our new video below!

 

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Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle

  • 612 Fillmore Avenue
  • Buffalo, NY 14212
  • Phone: (716) 847-0839

Try a visit to Mickiewicz Hall if you long for a truly European experience. Don't be surprised if you don't hear a word of English. Outside of a healthy schedule of social activities, the lounge is…more

Allen Street Hardware Cafe

  • 245 Allen Street
  • Buffalo, NY 14201
  • Phone: (716) 882-8843

The Allen Street Hardware Cafe: Is it the Left Bank in Paris? The East Village in New York? Or is it Allentown, in Buffalo, New York? Food, drink, and atmosphere that's cool and creative. Allen Street…more

Alternative Brews

  • 3488 Sheridan Drive
  • Amherst, NY 14226
  • Phone: (716) 446-0424

Alternative Brews was founded in June of 1995 by Paul Madsen. We offer the largest selection of beers of any pub in the Buffalo area featuring 150 different beers, cigars, and live Blues Music!

Amherst Pizza & Ale House


Amherst Pizza & Ale House is a popular full service restaurant & sports bar. Known to locals as a place for award winning pizza & wings serving overgenerous portions made from top quality ingredients.…more

Blue Monk


A Belgian Beer Bar with 35+ beers on tap with the majority being Belgian. The bar has a full kitchen and there are plans to incorporate a beer garden in the back. The menu is beer oriented offering…more

Buffalo Brewpub


New York State's oldest Brewpub, since 1986, with 34 taps pouring fresh pub beer along with a huge selection of draft and bottled beer. Homemade "pub grub" menu is available daily from 11:30am.

Cole's


Featuring Buffalo's best draft beer selection and winner of the "Best Burger in Buffalo" award. Located on the Elmwood Strip, 1/2 mile south of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Colter Bay Grill

  • 561 Delaware Avenue
  • Buffalo, NY 14202
  • Phone: (716) 882-1330

This restaurant features a variety of traditional pub food with a spin and also has over twenty-five types of draft beers.

Flying Bison Brewery

  • 491 Ontario Street
  • Buffalo, NY 14207
  • Phone: (716) 873-1557

Flying Bison Brewing Company is a packaging brewery located in the city of Buffalo, and the first stand alone brewery to operate in the city proper since Iroquois Brewing closed its doors in 1972. An…more

Founding Fathers Pub

  • 75 Edward Street
  • Buffalo, NY 14202
  • Phone: (716) 855-8944

Just on the edge of Allentown, Founding Fathers offers a relaxed atmosphere for a drink or dining.

Gene McCarthy's Irish Pub

  • 73 Hamburg Street
  • Buffalo, NY 14204
  • Phone: (716) 855-8948

Nestled among grain elevators, multi-family homes and a network of railroad tracks in Buffalo's First Ward. McCarthy's is still a favorite of workers at the nearby mills, firefighters, police and…more

Lagerhaus 95


Lagerhaus 95 is a middle European style restaurant, stube and deli located at 95 Perry Street in the City of Buffalo’s historic Cobblestone District. We are adjacent to Buffalo’s Canal Side…more

Mr. Goodbar

  • 1110 Elmwood Avenue
  • Buffalo, NY 14222
  • Phone: (716) 882-4000

Whether it's dancing, live music, a place to socialize or a relaxed bar atmosphere that's your forte, Mr. Goodbar offers it all.

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery


A fun, historic brewpub, featuring signature beers and award-winning entrees. A favorite spot for watching sports game and listening to live music, Pearl Street offers multiple levels of indoor bars…more

Village Beer Merchant


Village Beer Merchant (VBM) is the most unique and complete gourmet food and specialty beer one stop-shopping store in the City of Buffalo. While VBM offers more than 1,200 crafts and imports, it is…more

W.J. Morrissey's


Located in the Cobblestone District next to First Niagara Center, W.J. Morrissey's features casual Irish fare.