(716)

The experience at Buffalo's sports bar par excellence is, in the words of one reviewer, "probably better than actually going to the game". That's because you can watch the Sabres on the ice next door at the KeyBank Center (or pretty much any other team) in grand style on one of about 70 HDTV screens covering not only the bar but pretty much every interior surface right down to the mirrors in the restrooms. The menu is pub grub with a twist — beer-can chicken comes seasoned with a secret-recipe dry rub and jicama slaw on the side, and the ever-popular "Power Play Poutine" is smothered in locally-produced Yancey's Fancy cheese curds and a gravy that boasts a spicy kick (some speculate that they add Frank's hot sauce). The weak link at (716) is the service, which is often dashed-off and indifferent.

Address

7 Scott St.

Getting there

At HarborCenter; Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza

Hours

Sun-Thu 11AM-1AM, Fri Sat 11AM-2AM

Price

$15-60

Website

harborcenter.com (opens in a new tab)