Liberty Hound Bar
Great. You have tickets to the big event. But how about before, and after? Not to worry, SOB has you covered. Here is a guide to eating, drinking and things to do before and after the big show at First Niagara Center.
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Canalside
Seafood Tacos at Liberty Hound
Liberty Hound
1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo | (716) 845-9173 | Elevated pub food
Generally associated with summer and the waterfront, this is a great choice before or after the event. A short walk from First Niagara and jt’s steps from viable parking. This gastro pub offers a nice selection of high-end bar food, good beer options, and a view of the water{ice}front. Right in the middle of Buffalo’s new Canalside area. Opening at 4:00 P.M. for all Garth Brooks concerts. Read Review
716 Food and Sport
716 Food and Sport
7 Scott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 | (716) 855-4716 | Sports bar, bar food
The ultimate fan destination if you prefer TVs over the real thing – one giant TV and a whole lot of little TVs everywhere you look including the bathroom mirrors. They have a wide selection of bar food including wings, Beef on Weck, onion rings, poutine and more. They also have a small entree selection with salmon, beer-can-chicken and the like. An excellent, super close-by choice for any First Niagara Center event. 716 will have extended hours for the concert on March 6 and 7. Read Review
Cobblestone District
The Cobblestone District is literally a skip and a jump from the back door of the First Niagara Center. A quick walk to some great bars that usually have live entertainment. It might very well be on the your way to the car ;-).
Buffalo Iron Works
Buffalo Iron Works
49 Illinois St, Buffalo | (716) 332-5959 | Pub food
Nice big bar with good sandwiches – quick. Live music and post First Niagara event parties are standard. March 5th-8th: The Thunder Rolls Country Music Festival featuring: The Heritage, West of the Mark, Ashton Hollow, Blood Money, Beautiful Remedy & Scott Militello Music! Read Review
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Lagerhaus95
95 Perry Street Buffalo | 716-200-1798 | German pub food, sandwiches
The word lagerhaus is a German term for warehouse. They call themselves a middle European style restaurant, stube and deli – they have beer, grub and a heated patio biergarten.
Helium Comedy Club
Helium Comedy Club
30 Mississippi Street | (716) 853-1211 | Apps, entrees, salads, flatbread pizzas
Maybe you can catch a comedy show before or after the big event? Maybe even during if the big event isn’t so big. Attached is Elements lounge where you can get food and drinks. Check out who’s on stage / Read Review
Short Round from Ballyhoo
Ballyhoo
211 South Park Ave | Bar, sausages, craft cocktails & beer
Barkeep/owner Tim Stevens dishes out Jam Sessions, Carbon-A-Teas, hard-to-come by brews and outstanding homemade sausages. The friendly hometown atmosphere will make you want to stay a while. Just don’t forget to catch the show. Read Review
Cobblestone Bar & Grill
130 S Park Ave Buffalo | (716) 848-1930 |
More music and Buffalo food. The party almost always spills over from FNC.
Fried Stuffed Banana Peppers from Swannie House
Swannie House
170 Ohio St | (716) 847-2898 | Bar, pub food
Next door to Ballyhoo and just out of sight and around the corner from the back parking lot, this was a go-to/stop-in spot before there was a First Niagara anything. The folks are equally friendly and although it is well dressed as a watering hole the food is pretty darn tasty at a good value. Read Review
Also close by…
Pearl Street Grill
Pearl Street Grill
76 Pearl St Buffalo | (716) 856-2337 | Casual, pub food
A great spot for beer, wings, Beef on Weck and plenty of room for the likely crowds. Open at 9am Thurs & Sat. Read Review
Elk at The Archer
The Archer
268 Main Street, Buffalo | 716.768.4661 | Casual fine dining
Nice bar and great food specializing in (but not exclusively) wild game and seafood. If you are looking for something a little more serious than wings or sandwiches this is your best bet. Tell Gladys we said hi. Reservations recommended. Read Review
HandleBar
149 Swan Street, Buffalo | (716) 464-0454 | Casual, pub food
HandleBar’s cycling inspired theme sets it apart from any other bar. You’ll find wheel stools, table top magnetic games using bike chains, a pedal powered phone charger and a great selection of beer and cocktails. Their food menu stands out with items prepared to rev up riders, including rice bowls, flatbread pizzas, and gourmet stuffed potatoes.
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