Always enjoyable!! Music and musicians are talented and make you want to sing and dance!!read more

Once again another great concert, great service & food we love this place for live music! The…read moretalent is top notch we saw Eileen Jewel and Big Sandy & his Fly Right Boys.

This place rules. Live music everyday and even if you aren't into who is playing the atmosphere is…read morelaid back.

A relic from the past. A Buffalo icon. A fun dive bar like no other. I've been wanting to go back…read moreto Nietzsche's for a long time. So glad that on the spur of my girlfriend invited me to go to hear some jazz piano on a Sunday night. Great way to end the weekend! Small group of silver-haired patrons. They look like relics themselves! The music was great. That atmosphere couldn't be beat. I'm coming back for more fun. Comedy, Celtic music, cartoons and bloody Mary's! I ordered the hummus and veggie plate. I needed a little something to go with my cocktail. I wouldn't come here for dinner, just for the vibe and the music. The bartenders are super friendly. 5 stars!

A visit last evening to Turning Bridge Tavern felt like stepping into a classic Western New York…read moretavern -- the kind many of us grew up with -- thoughtfully brought back to life. Walking into the barroom, you're immediately drawn to the cool horseshoe-shaped bar, which anchors the space and invites conversation. The atmosphere is cozy, relaxed, and refreshingly unpretentious -- a true neighborhood spot with character. The draft selection is excellent, offering a well-balanced mix to satisfy craft beer fans and traditionalists alike, and the full bar ensures there's something for everyone. Owners Mo and Joe have created more than just a tavern -- they're cultivating an intimate setting for live music that feels personal and authentic. It's the kind of venue where you can truly appreciate the performance without distraction. This is one of those rare places you immediately hope sticks around for a long time. Western New York is better for having spots like this -- welcoming, genuine, and rooted in community.

What a fun bar! (One of the bar owners reminds some of Phil Lesh -ish) very intimate neighborhood…read morebar, friendly locals. The bartenders are wonderful and helpful. They have live music and a very nice open patio. We did not purchase any food. But will be back for reggae night :)

Worst haircut of my life. Barber did not listen to my requests whatsoever and did his own thing. It…read moremakes my girlfriend cry whenever she looks at me.

Very interesting concept, they use the space for a cocktail lounge, and barber shop. We happened to…read morewalk by and find by accident but were so happy we did. Beautiful space for a proper cocktail with friends or a date night. Amazing ingredients and friendly staff. Hidden gem in the area for sure.

Great people & great bands. The environment is always welcoming. Staff is always friendly…read more You can often find some of the top talent in Buffalo stopping in for a drink or two here.

Good food, great people, and respectable prices. Stop in…read moresometime, and tell 'em cousin Charlie sent ya!

After 5 or 6 times coming to Pausa, I can now confidently say this place is not the one. I attended…read morea show at Blue Note in NYC that pissed me off in the same way. I'm all for support in the musicians, but venues doing it in a sneaky passive aggressive way will always get a side eye from me. There was one occasion pre COVID where my small group was at the very front of the venue between the bar and the outside window WHISPERING and the owner and bartenders sent dagger eyes to us and shushed us violently. Idk what true jazz venue does not encourage a lively audience but everyone at the bar area had to act like a funeral was in session. Literally no talking AT ALL or you would be reprimanded. Cool time! I came again recently with my partner, even after a handful of bad experiences because friends of our were playing AND WE WANTED TO SUPPORT. Hellooooo??? We didn't realize until we sat down that each order required a two menu item minimum. I ordered a drink for myself and my partner using the online ordering system and when the drinks were delivered the owner stared at my partner with an accusing look like "are you going to order something, you freeloader?", but with a weird passive aggressive smile (if you've worked in food service, you know the one). Because unbeknownst to us, their policy is ACTUALLY two menu items per guest. "To support the artists," Lazara said with a saccharin grin. As two people who have plays countless shows as musicians ourselves and organized shows in the community with other artists, we know this is BS. If you want to truly support the artists, you charge at the door what you want the artists to be paid. 1. You don't gamble on the bar sales hoping people buy enough to supplement the artists' pay. 2. You don't create hidden fees for customer by requiring them buy so many menu items and hide behind "it's for the artists". 3. You don't create a hostile environment for the audience members who paid like they were supposed to but are now shocked by bullying from the staff that they need to buy more booze or food. My partner and I hardly drink alcohol. We wouldn't have bought drinks if we were not pressured to. So we forced our drinks down and ordered two more after Lazara loomed over us to do so. It put a sour taste in our mouth and took all spontaneity out of the night. We had to silently drink our beverages or else be reprimanded by teacher. We texted eachother our reactions to the music. lol Literally the whole audience seemed afraid to even clap or hoot because so many folks were told not to make noise. It felt like we were being held hostage. What a bizarre dynamic. IT'S JAZZ. The Devil's Music. We can't turn up a bit? So wild. Over this place. Truly truly.

So fortunate to have a live jazz venue in our town. Never bad music here. Space is intimate and…read morerelaxed

Andrew Anthony and Elle have made this place a destination and go to spot and hurdle/South Buffalo…read moredefinitely check it out! Fantastic value, great music, fantastic vibe and great interesting client tell the mingle with smiley face! The Bartender will serve you a cool drinks for a great value

I love this bar , as Toby Keith said . Since 2010 I've been…read morecoming here as if it were my 2nd home. I used to know & hang out with everyone who worked here & hung out here. To me, this is home. Has been & always will be. Sure there may not be the same crowd , which kinda sucks big time, but I made soooo many friends here, it became home. New owners took over & it's not as homey, but it's still cool. I used to live a few blocks away & this was the "go to" place. I knew all the bartenders & customers. Unfortunately, ppl didn't know how to manage $$, so it closed down. Now it's JP's Checkers. 2 electronic dart boards , 2 gender neutral bathrooms. Cool ass place ! A hole in the wall at Hertel & Parker . Everyone becomes family here, at least they used to. Now, all the family moved on down to #Gabel's.

I met a friend here two weeks ago for a concert. We came to see Mary & Friends. It was Mary Ramsey…read morefrom 10,000 Maniacs with some of her friends. They played and sang jazzy tunes. Her bass player is amazing! He sounds like Brad Paisley! I have no musical talent so it really moved me how well he played the bass. The other artists played well too! The venue is fantastic. It was my first time here. Sportsman's Tavern bought the venue three or four years ago. It isn't a dive bar like Sportsman's Tavern though. It's much more intimate. It's classier too. I liked the way they had the tables set up. I loved the stage area too. There is a small bar area where you can order drinks. There was also a waitress coming around asking if we wanted drinks or food. They have a small menu, and the food sounded good, but I wasn't hungry. You can park on the street or in their small parking lot, which holds about 25/30 spots. You'll enter the venue via a dark door near the front parking spot. There is much more room inside, than how it looks from their lot. The lot was a bit hard to find. I ended up driving around the block and then I noticed it. I'd love to come back here and see another concert soon!

I went for the first time last weekend and was genuinely surprised at how fun it was. Some overall…read morenotes from the night: - Bring earplugs!! - decent amount of parking in the lot (~15 cars?) - I got there at 7:45 and there were only a few spots left. Best to get there early! - at 7:45, most tables were taken. By 8:30 the crowd was packed at the bar and there almost wasn't enough room to even stand (maybe it's not normally that busy?) - bathrooms were clean and spacious - staff were all friendly - i recommend buying your ticket online ahead of time. I had to go early to buy one at the door (when I called at 7, they said they expected it to sell out before 8) - it looks a little odd from the outside, but The Cave is definitely a cool spot to stop at if you like live music!