Brewery taproomWed-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-21:00; closed Mon-Tue
Thin Man Brewery on Chandler Street is the surviving taproom after Community Beer Works acquired the brand in 2024, with patio and a Black Rocks feel.
Signature drink: Bliss IPA
Food: Brewery food, salads, sandwiches
Craft beer barMon-Fri 15:00-04:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-04:00
Mr. Goodbar on Elmwood Avenue has anchored the Elmwood Village bar strip since 1968, with a deep craft beer tap list and upstairs live music and comedy.
Signature drink: Local craft beer flight
Food: Bar food, late-night menu
Cocktail barMon 17:00-23:00; Wed-Thu 17:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-24:00; closed Tue, Sun
Marble + Rye on Genesee Street downtown is the Dimmer-Willmott cocktail program, with seasonal mixed drinks and Buffalo's most considered bar work.
Signature drink: Seasonal cocktail program
Food: Dry-aged burger, small plates
Neighborhood pubMon-Thu 11:30-01:00; Fri 11:30-02:00; Sat 12:00-04:00; Sun 17:00-22:00
Founding Fathers Pub on Edward Street near Allentown is the trivia-and-bar-food institution with a presidential-history theme and a long local beer list.
Signature drink: Local craft beer
Food: Wings, burgers, bar food
Neighborhood barTue-Sat 17:00-02:00; closed Sun-Mon
Allen Street Hardware on Allen Street in Allentown is the long-running neighborhood bar in a former hardware store, with patio and weekend live music.
Signature drink: House cocktails, craft beer
Food: Bar food, sandwiches
Neighborhood barTue 17:00-03:00; Wed-Thu 17:00-02:00; Fri 16:00-04:00; Sat 11:30-04:00; Sun 11:00-24:00; closed Mon
Cole's on Elmwood Avenue has anchored the Elmwood Village since 1934, with a deep beer list, classic burger and a weekend brunch the locals defend.
Signature drink: Local draft beer
Food: Burgers, weekend brunch