Buffalo Iron Works ★ 4.4
Buffalo Iron Works on Illinois Street in the Cobblestone District is the downtown live-music bar in a 19th-century iron foundry, with regular national acts.
Signature drink: Local craft beer
Food: Wings, burgers, BBQ plates
What to order at Big Ditch Brewing Taproom
- Signature drink
- Hayburner IPA
TypeBrewery taproom
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-20:00
Phone+1 716 854 5050
Signature drinkHayburner IPA
Food program: Pub plates, sandwiches, small plates
Location
Address: 55 E Huron St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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