Visiting Buffalo, could use some tips (Rye, Ellicott: theatre, college, casino)

[ATSSVERD]

Hey all, visiting Buffalo with a few buds for a Bills game. In recent years we've been traveling to other stadiums trying to visit them all. So we'll probably be coming up Friday and we could use some guidance on good area to stay, and where we can go out for nightlife (we're in our 20s and early 30s so we like to have a good time). The game is on the 27th, so figure at minimum the 25th and 26th we'll be there.

Thanks in advance

~Verd

[RocketSci]

Originally Posted by ATSSVERD

Hey all, visiting Buffalo with a few buds for a Bills game. In recent years we've been traveling to other stadiums trying to visit them all. So we'll probably be coming up Friday and we could use some guidance on good area to stay, and where we can go out for nightlife (we're in our 20s and early 30s so we like to have a good time). The game is on the 27th, so figure at minimum the 25th and 26th we'll be there.

Thanks in advance

~Verd

Stay downtown where most of the nightlife stuff is happening.

Last call is 4 am, so some places don't get busy until late, just keep bar hopping until you find the crowd.

• Chippewa Street downtown - lots of clubs and some upscale bars
• Allen Street in Allentown (just North of Downtown) - dives, indie music and a few nicer bars in between
• Elmwood Ave in Elmwood Village (North of Allentown) - college bars, dives and young professionals bars
• Hertel Ave in North Buffalo - little bit of everything and a slower pace compare to Chippewa and Allen which can get crazy on the weekends.

Other tips:

• If it's after 2 am, head to the Pink. It's the best dive bar in the world
• Misuto Chows and Founding Father's are pretty unique
• For dinner hit up the Genesee Gateway district - can't go wrong with Toutant, Raclettes, Tappo or Marble and Rye, nearby on Ellicott is Deep South Taco and Big Ditch Brewery
• Check showtimes in the theatre district. Lots of concerts and Buffalo has an awesome indie theatre scene
• Helium Comedy Club

Besides the above, other places downtown include:

• Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino - also several bars/breweries/pubs nearby including Labatt's test brewery
• Riverworks - check for special events - unique converted grain elevators with brewery, climbing, 2 ice rinks, roller derby rink, much more
• Multiple breweries and brew pubs
• 716 or Pearl Street for sports bars
• Anchor Bar for the original chicken wing place (Main Street downtown not in the burbs)
• lots more

[ATSSVERD]

wow, thank you so much that was very well detailed!