The next time you want to catch the latest game with friends, head to the Hooligans Sports Bar. This trendy bar offers plenty of TV screens to watch the games. There is pool as well. The jukebox offers an entertaining background music. Guests can sample the chicken wings and other snacks served with beer and drinks. Karaoke is also organized here.
With exposed brick walls, plush leather sofas and decorative crystal lamps, Club Se7en is famous for its loft-like ambiance and trendy, sophisticated crowd. The club has a special seating area for VIPs and a trendy dance floor with superb light and sound facilities. The well-appointed terrace area gets a spectacular view of the city skyline. Music is great and celebrities can often be spotted in the crowd. Drinks are plenty at the four club bars and the theme nights help liven things up even more.
The Dragonfly is one of the swankiest nightclubs in Niagara Falls where names such a Paul Oakenfold, Lady Gaga, DJ Tiesto and more have played. Yes, they do have a dress code but what is a dress code when you will get to experience an euphoric time for once in your life. Dragonfly Tuesdays, Ladies Night Fridays and more, Dragonfly is a once in a lifetime experience which should not be missed. For further details check their website.
At first glance, it seems as if almost every hip place in Buffalo is housed in a building that dates back to last century. This space has history galore, its various incarnations were once mob hangout, diner, brewery and deli until it opened up as a pub in 1986. On the menu diners will find 'sammiches' and 'snackatizers' like wings, Reubens, Beef on Weck, etc. in addition to much more. Inside guests will find a pool table, jukebox and usually local favorite Flying Bison on tap. Overall a great place to start or finish the night.
Located downtown on Chippewa Street, Bottoms Up is a trendy, often crowded bar/club where people come to gather and dance. The club itself is a bit small with an equally diminutive dance floor, but if you choose not to dance, at the bar you and your pals can try out one of their popular 'Fish Bowls'. These fish bowls are actual ones that are filled with almost every type of liquor imaginable; after your order, everyone promptly plops a straw in to take a strong sip. The crowd is different according to the night as well as the music, which ranges from Top-40, rock, EDM and hip-hop.
Dance beneath the vast reaches of the open sky at downtown's Sky Bar. Located on the rooftop of the D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub, Sky Bar is a trendy nightlife destination that has the city's nocturnal party crowd clamoring at its doors. With stellar views of downtown and a lineup of top DJs spinning the latest hits, the Sky Bar is one of the city's top summertime destinations for a rollicking good time. Refresh yourself with a cocktail and well drinks from the bar, or take to the dance floor for an unforgettable night of revelry. For a more exclusive experience, book a private cabana for yourself and your posse. A strict dress code is enforced, so dress to impress when planning a visit to the uber chic Sky Bar.
If you are in the 'Queen City of the Great Lakes' and looking for a place where the drinks are cheap and the music diverse, then head straight for the Sportmen's Tavern. This place presents some excellent live acoustic, alternative, country, rock, and even punk music performances. The artists come-and-go every night, in fact it has more shows than there are days of the month! For nearly three decades, proprietors Dwayne and Denise Hall have created an intimate place for hundreds of artists to try and hone their sound in front of enthusiastic locals as well as out-of-towners. It is no wonder that Sportsmen's is considered to be one of the best places to hear live music in the entire Western New York region.
The Griffon Pub is set in a modern space with dim lights, spacious interiors and a chic atmosphere. Add to it, the beer garden, patio and the cozy fire pit, and you’ll find this lively bar leaves you with no chance to complain.The drink menu is quite impressive and comprises of an astounding 100 beers on tap. In case you get hungry, they have a food menu of globally-inspired inventive dishes that are just as tasteful as the numerous beers. Think Duck Wings and Banh Mi Burgers. If you are still wondering about trying out this high-spirited bar, know that The Griffon Pub has been featured in 52 Places to go in 2014 by The New York Times.
The name conjures the right picture. Gypsy Parlor is a nonconformist gastropub in the West Side and is very popular among the locals. There is no dearth of live entertainment here. From belly dance, jazz, Buffalo B movie series, DJ acts and live music, you will be entertained all through the week. The international cuisine with hints of local flavor is a hit among its patrons. Complement your meal with a draft beer, wine or cocktail specials. Coffee lovers will love the Italian cuppa served here. The hippie look of the bar adds to the charm of this place.
This bar is the definition of local, from the beers to steak sandwiches, everything screams Buffalo. Technically it is closer to Amherst than Buffalo, but still within distance if you are staying downtown. The prices here are worth the trek. For entertainment, most of the people are local and with plenty of TVs on the wall, it makes a great place to watch the Bills.
Located in Buffalo, New York, the Big Ditch Brewing Company (BDBC) is a microbrewery with a lively ambiance and classy interior decor. Featuring large windows that give you a complete view of the streets, rustic interiors and stylish marble flooring, this tap room exudes an elegant charm and sophisticated aura. They serve a variety of traditional craft beers and multiple beers on tap. Excavator, Hayburner, Low Bridge, Jalapeño Cream Ale and Deep Cut are some of their most sought after beer variants. Popular dishes on the menu include Cheddar Bacon Burger, Duck Burger and Hayburner Wings. The place is available on rental for private events as well, on prior booking.