Best Buffalo, NY Nightlife
Bar-Bill Tavern
Housed in a charming timber-framed building and packed with regulars, this friendly watering hole is an appealing spot to down an icy mug of beer and hearty...
Left Bank
Artists and intellectuals are drawn to this unique downtown bistro for an evening of fine wine, foreign beers, enlightened conversation and soul music....
Town Ballroom
During its heyday, this venue was home to show girls, gamblers, and musical legends. In 2005 the Town Ballroom was restored to her original glory, and today...
Allen Street Hardware Cafe
While bars across the street seem overflowing with attempts at being trendy, Allen Street is genuine version of the bohemian-meets hipster neighborhood...
Pearl Street Grill and Brewery
Situated in a historic 19th Century building that had been a dressmakers shop, hardware store, and Irish pub, the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery has been...
Eddie Brady's Tavern
Modeled after an early 20th century pub, this friendly Irish establishment is outfitted with worn wood, brick walls and a pressed-tin ceiling. Locals, drawn...
Broadway Joe's
Fantastic live performances by emerging local musicians draw a discriminating clientele to this popular bar. Don't expect anything fancy: it's a dive with...
Club Marcella
Club Marcella is located on Buffalo's Main Street, and is one of Buffalo's premier gay clubs. Enjoy the hip sounds spun by great DJ's on the large dance...
Alternative Brews
Quite simply, this is a bar for beer lovers, and with nineteen beers on tap (and over 150 bottled varieties), everyone's happy. A pleasant outdoor patio and...
Shea's Performing Art Center
More than 30 years ago, volunteers prevented Shea's Performing Arts Center from becoming a parking lot by having it listed on the registry of historic...
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About Buffalo, NY Nightlife
Much like the city itself, the nightlife in Buffalo caters to patrons with diverse interests music lovers, hardcore sports fans, and even folks simply craving cheap beer and good times. Live jazz and blues are featured frequently at local bars and concert venues, including the upscale Lafayette Taproom and the historic Colored Musicians Club, opened in the 1930s. There's no shortage of watering holes, and for an authentic taste of Buffalo, be sure to dig into some of their signature grub. Located on Main Street, the Anchor Bar receives credit for invention of the city's namesake chicken wings. While Buffalo's not known for its party scene, dancing and revelry are within footsteps. Club Marcella, a popular gay hangout, boasts a huge dance floor and exuberant crowds, while alternative rock fans get their groove on at sophisticated Club Diablo.
About Elizabeth Baxley
Elizabeth C. Baxley is a Travel Editor for 10Best, Inc. Her favorite travel experiences have involved studying theater in London and exploring the streets of Salzburg, Munich and Vienna. She served as a contributor to the 10Best Travel Guides for Dallas and Washington, D.C., and her writings have also appeared in Upstate Parent.
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