Downtown
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Downtown, Buffalo
Downtown Buffalo's bar scene leans heavily into the city's craft-beverage reputation - BarFinder lists 60 venues here, with breweries and distilleries featuring prominently alongside classic bars and sports bars, including Southern Tier Brewery Buffalo and Tommyrotter Distillery. Niagara Distilling Company adds another local spirits option, while Handlebar and Swannie House keep a more traditional bar scene in the mix. It's a fitting showcase for a city that's become one of upstate New York's bigger craft-beer and spirits destinations.