Crabapples
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.
Despite the name, Founding Fathers Pub does not harken back to those heady days of colonial tumult in the Americas. In fact, the building is from 1874 and the quaint pub/restaurant inside has only been in existence for a couple of decades. Nonetheless, former teacher-cum bar owner Mike Driscoll loves history, where he will regale you with stories and facts alongside craft brews and better-than-average pub-grub. On the walls you will see presidential portraits, national knick-knacks and memorabilia from Mike's own collection and one of the best things about Founding Fathers is the free nachos and popcorn. Everything else on the menu like sandwiches, burgers and salads, and don't forget to check out trivia night held the first Tuesday of every month, bring your thinking caps!
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Bada Bing
This bar and grill is located in the downtown Buffalo Chippewa entertainment district. This combination sports bar and restaurant offers a menu that includes pasta, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and wings. Drink specials include beer buckets, cosmos and "dirty" martinis. They advertise that they have the best "sangwich" in town. Pasta dishes include spaghetti, stuffed shells, fettuccini alfredo, chicken pamigiano, and meatball salad. Their pizza, which they refer to as "beetza," includes cheese, pepperoni, steak and cheese, and meatball. There are six large plasma screen TV's in the bar area and a large window overlooking Delaware and Chippewa if you prefer people watching.
