January 23, 2012
A nice little waypoint in the Elmwood district of Buffalo. At first glance, it looks like a townie/college bar, but the beer they had here was VERY good, and a lot of obscure stuff for beer geeks. There is a younger vibe, although the busy bar was not incredibly crowded. I would like to have seen it on a weeknight.

April 12, 2011 [ Updated May 5, 2011 ]
The second biggest shit hole I have ever encountered next to Colter Bay Grill (also a Buffalo creation). The inside resembles a dirty cavernous lair, with wooden tables and bar stools that are so old and worn down, they look like they’re made out of cave rock from the prehistoric era. As we walked inside, the bartender gave us a raised eyebrow and grimacing stare down, as if to say, "do you really want to come in here?" The all-male clientele was equally unwelcoming, presumably because I was with my girlfriend and we were both well-dressed. Yes, they have a good lineup of craft beer taps (I noticed 20 or so micro draughts), but they also serve slop from Budweiser and Labatt, and with an atmosphere and crowd this bad, and the grisliest service you can ask for, who really cares about the selection? Overall, I would say your time and money are much better spent at Cole’s next door.

February 17, 2011
Total dive bar. Cheap prices though. Full pints and a reasonable tap list. I didn’t really want to touch anything in here but it was a good spot to grab a quick pint. It’s tough because Cole’s is right next door and is clearly the superior spot - this place is fine when it’s packed there though - as it was when I tried to go back to Cole’s in the evening.

January 10, 2011
The beer prices are really good, the place is grungy, and the food left me queasy. So in a nutshell - go check out the beer selection if you’re wandering away from next door at Cole’s! I hear the washrooms are great here too.

August 7, 2010 [ Updated November 18, 2011 ]
Not a beer bar for beer snobs but for those who just like good variety. You’ll find nothing fancy in the way of set up or decor but for the size of the building it still manages to have that old corner bar feel.

December 29, 2009
Typical Buff State Bar...needs a major face lift but love the prices and Flying Bison!!

April 25, 2009
Visited on a Friday evening back in December when they were holding a cask festival. Lots of loud music and posts and people standing around pool tables drinking lots and lots of good, cheap beer. Even without the festival, their tap list is impressive and cheap and good. Friendly busy staff had a tough time keeping everything in order but they managed well enough. Tried some chicken fingers which were spicy and tasty. Definitely a college bar type feel that’s grungy and dirty and fun to be around when everyone’s excited. There are a couple good bars in this location, it’s definitely a good beer bar to visit.

January 16, 2009
Slightly drab looking place , not to cozy. Average service that varies from poor to very good. Solid selection of draft beer at great pricess. Good place to visit if you are on Elmwood.

September 27, 2008
Very quick stop here revealed a nice tap list and a collegey vibe. Wish we’d had more time to get comfortable and partake of the draught list a little bit more.

October 14, 2007 [ Updated December 24, 2007 ]
A fairly basic bar, no present heat on a colder day, and a very good set of taps. Pales in comparison to its next door neighbour, Coles, but still has a variety of good taps from across the globe. Known as a college hangout, with lots of tables and pretty dark inside. Suggests to get your pint or two and move on, not hang out. The area itself is a relatively decent band convenient part of Buffalo. Only one server, but he hustled to serve a fairly good sized Sunday aft football crowd.At least two dozen taps on, Cask only on Fridays.