With its downtown location not far from Dunn Tire Park and HSBC Arena, this pub is a favorite spot for sports fans looking for a cold brew and solid pub food before or after the game. Pearl Street also has its regular customers who come just for their micro-brews with names like Lake Effect Pale Ale, Trainwreck and Lotus. There are four levels, eight bars, a basement cellar bar area for live music, and a sit-down restaurant that is perfect for the whole family.

This restaurant was once a hardware store and now it has been converted into a well-managed, neighborhood spot that serves American comfort food with a twist. On the menu, diners will find sandwiches, burgers, panini, salads, and more. Wash it down with a choice of libations from their extensive drinks menu that features everything from lagers and pale ales, to stouts, cider and an assortment of wines. Come night, this space transforms into an exciting venue for art and culture. Enjoy some live music performances or dance to your heart's content in the cafe's 'backroom'.

A jewel on Buffalo's Elmwood Avenue, this live music hall combines some of the best bands, DJs and drinks with daily specials that include marathon drinking sessions. The clientele can be described as eclectic, ranging from politicians and power brokers to hipsters and yuppies. Specials during the week include 'Craft Beer Can and Bottle' nights which present cheap micro-brews, live music weekends and karaoke Wednesdays.