For what it is, it's great. We came downtown for a sabers game. Game at 6 we got there a little…read moreafter 4. Not crowded. Large drink menu and very reasonably priced (considering it's downtown.) Perfect pre-game spot. Limited food menu so don't come for a real meal. Also came to a silent disco here in the past. Versatile venue downtown. Owners do a great job with the spot.

Had a great night at Iron Works recently. Iron Works has a special place in my heart because that…read moreis where I saw my last show before the shutdown and my first show after the shutdown, and will always be associated with the importance of supporting live music and not taking live music for granted. Iron Works is an ideal venue in a lot fo way- not too big, not too small, and the perfect place for an intimate experience with a band you enjoy. Most recently we saw Caligula Blushed for their first visit to Buffalo. My other half has been a fan of The Smiths since forever, but we have stopped seeing Morrissey in concert. This was the next best thing to seeing Johnny Marr in concert. Great show, good crowd, not too crowded, and people were actually there to see the show unlike when we saw Nick Lowe at Iron Works and some people would not stop talking!! Post-pandemic, but also anytime, I have to say how incredibly wonderful it is to get fresh air during a show. The garage style door by the stage was open letting in some natural night and lots of fresh air on a cool night, which is really perfect for a show. I'm over crowded, stuffy, hot, and dark. The opening leads to an adorable patio with lots of tables, chairs, and string lights. There's a platform with seating and a little balcony with seating. There are lots places to set your drink whole dancing as the platform and pillars all have ledges. There are two selve-serve water coolers, which is also great to see. I tried a summer cocktail - a Loganberry Dirty Shirley, which was super sweet but that's what it's designed to be. A Coke was $3 and the cocktail specials were $10. Mocktails are $8 and there are other n/a offerings as well, along side beer, liquor, and what have you. They have a garden burger and fries on the menu, in addition to other meat and cheese foods. Tickets to this show were $12, which is so reasonable for a night out. This is more fun than going to the movies and should definitely be a go to if you want to get out of the house. Fresh air, water, seating...all this sets Iron Works apart. If you haven't been, go, and of it's been awhile, go back. My other half was reluctant to go out but was so glad he did.

This was the first time I have been here for a concert. My previous visits were for a fund raiser;…read morethere were no chairs set up, only vendors. I could not judge the space as a concert hall. My estimate is a capacity of 400-500 chairs, in rows of 14 the floor, plus the balcony. I was there to see Judy Collins, who still has a wonderful voice. (She is 87). A friend asked why she was not performing in the Mary Seton room at Kleinhans Music Hall. I think the acoustics are better here, as are the slightly padded chairs. It is certainly more intimate.

Amazing and unique music venue and event space, in a converted church, owned by Ani DiFranco. I've…read morebeen to a few concerts here and they are always amazing. The acoustics are good and there is always enough room so you aren't too squished. Easy to get to the bathroom and there are enough bars if you need a drink.

Party in North Buffalo!…read more Compact - Party space for up to 100-150 or so. North Buffalo, near Delaware Park and the Zoo, good catering, great, open, easy-to-use space. Street parking. Expanded - Next to the FLW Darwin Martin House is the Greatbatch Pavilion. This large open space has various pieces of historical info about the Darwin Martin House, but it also provides a venue for a cocktail party (up to 150), a formal sit down dinner (up to 100) or a lecture space. I like this space because it is long, open and has unobstructed views throughout. You can really see what is happening from anywhere in the space. You will overlook the Darwin Martin House from this (mostly windows) space. Its an unobstructed view. Gorgeous day or night. The restrooms are modern and functional. There is a space for coatracks, or you can have a coat check. I'm not sure if there is a choice of caterers, but the food I have had at a few events has been good. The service professional and unobtrusive. Its available 7 days a week for rentals. While they don't do weddings or wedding receptions here, they are open for anything else, including the rehearsal dinner. It unique and beautiful. You can decorate to make it "your own" too. Street parking. 10/2015

It's a boathouse. Frank Lloyd Wright designed it. You can walk in it…read more Not sure about upstairs. No real direction - just took a picture and left.

Since we were in Buffalo, NY at the Martin House, we decided to take a short drive to see this…read moreother architectural beauty. Sadly, we were unable to see the inside but I'm sure it is lovely. The building design is simple but significant. The area is quite peaceful on the banks of the canal. I'm glad we stopped!

I found myself here the other day looking at apartments. Friend of mine's moving back to town and…read moreis looking for a new place to live, it's close to downtown. This building is beautiful. There is all sorts of interesting stuff in it, including a dog grooming place, a haircutting place, a really nice gym, a massage studio, a place for a quick breakfast or lunch, a nice high-end restaurant. There's also plenty of offstreet parking for the tenants. It isn't covered. There one and two bedroom apartments here. The way they reuse the reclaim space is really nice. I can't say enough about this space. Update 140 2021

I was at 500 Seneca for another great Spree Event. It was a Spree cocktail party. There were roast…read morebeef, turkey and chickpea sliders, cheese, fruit and chocolate platters and several spreads which could be enjoyed on bagel toast pieces or pieces of baguette. The spreads included a chopped olive tapas, a apricot mostarda and a caramelized onion dish. These could be enjoyed on the toast points or along with the roasted garlic goat cheese. There was also a cash bar. The event was a way for several merchants to display their wares, among them Blue Table Chocolates, Tommyrotter Distillery, Rebel Ride and several artisans. The wait staff was great, replenishing the various platters and serving trays of tasty mini-potato pancakes and boneless chicken wing bites throughout the evening. They also picked up plates, cans and bottles, taking them back to the kitchen for disposal vs. there being many unsightly trash cans throughout the room. This also added to the event, making the room more attractive.

This remains one of the nicest clubs in town. The members are awesome. The lectures are…read moreinteresting and cover a lot of different topics. And the food! Covid is bad. All around. But while the club was Covid closed, the chef must have been creating new dishes. Because I've had some terrific meals here in the past few months. And the desserts are perhaps the best in town. So if you are invited to come here, come. Have a meal. Enjoy the environment. Update 118 2021

Great place for a wedding. We had a wedding here and the staff was great. The club is a perfect…read moresize for a smaller wedding. The front garden is simply great!!

What a neat place! They offer tours of the space on Saturdays at 11am - no reservations needed,…read morejust show up at 11. Ring the buzzer and they will come let you in (be patient, sometimes they may need to walk to the door from the other side of the building). The staff is friendly and helpful, and happy to answer questions. There is a wood shop, a metal shop, a fabric area, a Cricut machine, embroidery machine, 3D printer, laser cutters, and all kinds of other interesting tools to make stuff. They offer classes, and let people use the tools after taking safety classes if you show up during open shop hours when the supervisor of the space is there. They rent out small spaces as incubators and offer classes and guidance for growing businesses. If you have ideas of a thing you want to make, chances are there is somebody here who can teach you how to make it. The organization is very much based around community and sharing knowledge. If you are at all curious, I highly recommend the tour.

The Foundry is a place, a space, an incubator. At the Foundry you can learn, create an explore…read more If you haven't been here or looked them up do it, do it now. So far I've had the opportunity to make a shot glass, make some jewelry and learn the history of glass beads and play with 3D printing. As I mentioned previously the Foundry the incubator for a variety of business that make their home here. I recently attended the holiday market where a number of the vendors that make the Foundry home were open and many visiting crafters. Many if not all of these vendors host a class or two that for a reasonable price you can get hands on to learn a new skill. So far I've taken 3 and I can tell you these classes are small, intimate and really give you a hands on experience that really makes the class worth it. Some of these resident creators include a company that makes pucks and baseballs into bottle openers, a metal worker, glass blower, jewelry maker, a wooden frame bicycle maker and a man that makes bird feeders that resemble Frank Lloyd Wright windows. Most of them have etsy or other stores to browse what is available for purchase. For me, The Foundry is about creation, creativity and the access to be able to taken part in it. To work with skilled craftsmen, hear their stories, get tips while making something in the process. So check out a class or 10, it's worth it!

I stopped into Big Ditch Brewing Company before attending the NHL Draft conference, and I'm really…read moreglad I did! The beer selection here is fantastic with so many tempting choices. This time around I decided to go with the Limonado and the Yuzu Rice Lager, and both were excellent. The Limonado was especially memorable. It's packed with flavour, refreshing, and easily my favourite of the two. The food was great too. I ordered the Chicken Mac & Cheese, and not only was it delicious, but the portion size was huge for the price. Plenty of flavour, plenty of food, and exactly what I was looking for before a busy day. Service was another highlight. Justin was tending bar and was awesome to chat with. Friendly, welcoming, and helped make the visit even more enjoyable. Between the great beer, tasty food, generous portions, and excellent service, this place left a great impression on me. I'm definitely planning on bringing my wife here very soon so she can experience it too. For more food, brewery, and travel reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

​We used Big Ditch Brewing Company for our wedding welcome event, and I cannot recommend this venue…read morehighly enough! We had friends and family traveling from all across the country, and this was their very first experience meeting one another and getting to know the vibe of Buffalo. Patty was wonderful to work with and was quick and clear with communication. ​The food, service, and venue were absolutely incredible. The entire evening was seamless--we didn't have to worry about a single thing, which allowed us to be fully present with our guests. Thank you, Big Ditch, for kicking off one of the most incredible weekends of our lives!

If you love architecture and history, you must pay a visit to the Ellicott Square Building…read more At one time, this was the largest office building in the world. Kind of hard to believe considering the monoliths of today, but I try to imagine how awe inspiring it must have been (especially considering how it is still pretty spectacular). You can visit the building to do business at one of the many office located in the space, to grab a bite at one of the eateries or just to admire the architecture. It is often host to private events like wedding receptions, political rallies or gala fundraisers because of how gorgeous the lobby area is. If you are downtown, stop in and admire the beauty!

Well I frequent this building often. I work 2 Blocks away. Generally I hit tye Trading post…read more store to get my powerball tickets. But they also are a store and sandwich Spot in case you want lunch. You can also pick up a roast beef sandwich from Charlie the Butcher. And now Union Pub is in the building. If you aren't hungry and just want to look around. This is a beautiful building. With seats to eat your lunch if necessary.

There is a lot to take in so take advantage of the helpful staff & their extra knowledge!…read morethere was a function space & a party going on during our visit, looked like a fun place to celebrate. there was a gas station INSIDE of the museum, designed by none other than

What a delightful and interesting museum! It's open concept and self guided which means you can…read morejust take your time checking everything out. It was impeccably clean and each item was thoughtfully curated. I loved it!