The best bars & nightlife in Amherst

Sports bar offering year-round volleyball, darts & a casual menu of steak burgers & more.

935 Harlem Rd (West Seneca)

Informal diner plating traditional American dishes, including fish fry, in a laid-back atmosphere and offering take-out.

1748 Clinton St Ste 1 (Buffalo)

Jack Rabbit is the move when you want nightly live music and DJs supporting local talent while a scratch kitchen turns out rotisserie…

1010 Elmwood Ave (Buffalo)

Hartman's Distilling Co. mixes the kind of craft cocktails you brag about, built on their own bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka. Slide into the…

55 Chicago St (Buffalo)

Burger fans fill this tiny, cash-only haunt known for mammoth patties & cheeseburger soup.

9160 Transit Rd (East Amherst)

Small concert hall featuring live bands as well as karaoke and dueling pianos.

79 W Chippewa St (Buffalo)

Modern sports-pub chain boasting recliners plus high-concept bar food & a huge selection of beer.

4120 Maple Rd

Renowned entertainment venue hosting musicians, open-mike nights, comedy acts & burlesque shows.

248 Allen St (Buffalo)

Cheery, old-fashioned tavern known for refined cocktails, housemade sausages & rotating craft beers.

211 South Park Ave (Buffalo)

Famous TV comics draw laughs at this stand-up comedy club with a variety of American eats.

30 Mississippi St (Buffalo)

Sports bar & grill boasting a deep lineup of American grub & games showing on numerous TVs.

42 W Chippewa St (Buffalo)

Innovative American small plates & entrees join lengthy wine list in chic, candlelit environs.

56 W Chippewa St (Buffalo)

Cocktails, wine, coffee & internationally inspired eats served in a space with eclectic decor.

376 Grant St (Buffalo)

Easygoing watering hole & American grill with a nostalgic vibe, dark-wood decor & outdoor seating.

97 Genesee St (Buffalo)

Easygoing watering hole with familiar pub grub & sports on TV in a casual setting.

85 W Chippewa St (Buffalo)

Festive bar & grill serving house-brewed ales, with trivia nights, live music & a beer garden.

73 Hamburg St (Buffalo)

This lively, sports-centric bar offers classic pub grub, plus cocktails & beer on tap.

1300 Sweet Home Rd

Burgers, wood-fired pizzas & other comfort food in an airy, casual venue with an industrial feel.

500 Pearl St (Buffalo)

Long-standing eatery known for steaks, burgers and wings plus macaroni salad.

3989 Main St

Lively spot for comedy shows, including all-ages ComedySportz Buffalo & 18+ shows, plus a bar & dining.

155 Chandler St (Buffalo)

Draft beer, specialty cocktails & small plates in a lively, soccer-centric hangout with games on TV.

1420 Hertel Ave (Buffalo)

Cozy, pink-hued hangout offering cocktails, beer, and food at the bar, plus a pool table.

517 Washington St (Buffalo)

Buffalo's oldest tavern, open in 1868, featuring happy hour from Tuesday to Friday.

674 Ellicott St (Buffalo)

Wine bar and eatery for vino by the glass or bottle, plus tapas and beer.

1370-1374 Hertel Ave (Buffalo)

Casual jazz club, wine bar and arts venue offering tapas and cheese plates in an intimate setting.

19 Wadsworth St (Buffalo)

Rotating taps & creative American pub grub served beneath pennants, mounted deer & carousel horses.

1104 Elmwood Ave (Buffalo)

Quaint former school building housing a cozy comedy club also offering music acts.

3200 Elmwood Ave (Buffalo)

Casual neighborhood bar and grill known for its wings, happy hours, and shuffleboard.

2067 Kensington Ave

Trendy bar with a warm, historic vibe offering a vast range of whiskey & bourbon, plus casual bites.

320 Pearl St (Buffalo)

Wings, burgers, and other Irish-style pub grub served in a relaxed bar that has shuffleboard.

474 Abbott Rd (Buffalo)

Posh venue offering creative cocktails and small plates on a menu that evolves with the seasons.

710 Elmwood Ave (Buffalo)