Buffalo Tap House

Name: Buffalo Tap House
Address: 85 W Chippewa St, Buffalo, NY, 14202, US
Telephone: +17163322433
Price range: $$

AmericanBar/Pub Fare$$Central Business District

$$ · Moderate
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85 W Chippewa St
Buffalo, NY 14202
+17163322433
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About

Pub serving comfort food, flavorful burgers, wings, sandwiches, craft beers and a lively atmosphere.

Buffalo Tap House serves comfort food and classic pub favorites, including burgers, wings and sandwiches.

It offers craft beers and a vibrant tap selection, with friendly service.

The atmosphere is lively, and the food is flavorful.

Known for

Burgers, wings and sandwiches
Craft beers
Friendly service
Classic pub favorites

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Hours

Monday	12 PM – 2 AM
Tuesday	12 PM – 2 AM
Wednesday	12 PM – 2 AM
Thursday	12 PM – 2 AM
Friday	12 PM – 4 AM
Saturday	12 PM – 4 AM
Sunday	12 PM – 2 AM

Location

85 W Chippewa St · Central Business District, Buffalo

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Vegetarian friendly

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Dinner · Lunch

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Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill

Banshee Irish Pub

Chez Ami

Streetlight Brasserie

Quenelle

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