Downtown The Heart of the City

There’s a Little Bit of Everything

Downtown Buffalo has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. On the north end, the vicinity of Ellicott and Huron Streets has seen the development of a host of new restaurants, bars and breweries. On the south end, new hotels, eateries, shops and family-friendly attractions are popping up along Buffalo’s waterfront at Canalside. Chippewa Street is downtown’s entertainment and nightlife district with dining options running from haute cuisine to hot dogs. Nearby you’ll find Shea’s Performing Arts Center with its iconic Buffalo blade sign towering over the city’s Theater District. All this activity is set against the backdrop of downtown’s numerous historical landmarks and architectural wonders — including the Art Deco grandeur of City Hall overlooking the McKinley Monument and the beautiful gardens of Niagara Square.

At a Glance

A walk through one of Buffalo’s many neighborhoods can be stimulating, entertaining and a chance to see how the locals live. For most travelers, shopping is near the top of the list of things to do while away from home, and everyone is always looking for the next spot to relax and re-energize after getting in some serious steps. With that in mind, here are some suggestions about where to sip, shop and savor while in the BUF.

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Lucky Day Whiskey Bars

Located in the Historic Ancient Landmarks Masonic Lodge, this expansive bar and eatery features a Library wall of 500+ Whiskeys.

Patrick’s Rooftop

With handcrafted cocktails and a view from the highest rooftop in the city, it’s the bar that everyone’s raving about.

Fattey Beer

Dog friendly AND people friendly, Fattey Beer Co serves up a vast selection of craft drinks, snacks, a revered chicken sandwich, and inviting urban ambiance at Roosevelt Plaza.

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Oxford Pennant

Selling wool pennants, flags, apparel and banners, Oxford Pennant is a chic and cheeky Buffalo-born business.

The BFLO Store

Eye catching apparel, tasteful novelties and all things Buffalo, all the time.

New Era Flagship Store

The official home of the iconic cap. This flagship store features a modern display of undeniably stylish headwear.

Savor

Hearth + Press

A 1000-degree Stone Hearth oven, imported ingredients, and a dough recipe passed down from the Old World are what make this authentic Mediterranean restaurant and bar a must see stop.

The Flaming Fish

Serving delicious seafood favorites and other enticing entrées that are seasoned to perfection. Treat yourself to flavorful fried haddock, battered fried shrimp, and a notable array of tacos and sandwiches.

Marble & Rye

This bistro has earned a reputation for one of Buffalo’s best hamburgers since opening in summer 2015.

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Muhammad’s School of Music

617 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 570-5064

Downtown The Heart of the City

There’s a Little Bit of Everything

At a Glance

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Muhammad’s School of Music

Bella Ciao

Vault @ 237

Franci Jewelry by Nicole Davis

The Lunch Box at 500 Seneca

Pod City Beer Labs

K:Dara Noodle Bar

Barrel Factory Kitchen

Spotted Octopus Brewing Company

The Salty Chefs

Put a Plant on It

Briar Brothers Brewing Co.

Blue Cave

Braymiller Market

School Grounds

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C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Gallery

Undergrounds Coffee House and Roastery – Seneca One

Sunshine + Bluebirds – Orchard Park

Sunshine + Bluebirds – Elmwood Avenue

Jack’s Corner Cafe

Monte’s Grocery and Deli

Fresh Catch Poke Co. in the Aloft on Pearl Building

The Plating Society

Southern Tier Brewing Company

Magic Bear Beer Cellar

Hombre Y Lobo Tacos & Tequila

Shea’s Bistro and Bar

Bittersweet Piano Lounge at Hotel @ The Lafayette

Realm

Brothers Restaurant

Seneca One

House of Charm

Buffalo Maritime Center at the Longshed

B-Side Market

Pour Taproom

Barkology

Assembly House 150

Shuck Shack

Other Half Brewing Tap Room

Hiraeth House

Vice Restaurant

Starbucks – Residence Inn Downtown

The Blend

Original Stump Blower Ciderworks

Fitz Books and Waffles

Twenty6 Productions

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Noble Root Wine and Spirits

Buffalo Presidential Center

GrayLynn Gin Bar and Market

Spare Lanes

Greetings from Buffalo

Wildflowers for Buffalo

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