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Eddie Brady's

If you're a Buffalo native but it's been a while since you've been back, Eddie Brady's is the sort of place to catch a whiff of that familiar, friendly, old-school vibe that's so sorely lacking amidst the changing face of downtown; the sort of place that's just itching to get discovered by the hipsters but let's hope that never happens. It's not a dive exactly, and certainly not somewhere you'll feel uncomfortable or unsafe; just a comfy place to down a cold beer (familiar big brands mostly, plus a few local brews from the likes of Community Beer Works to keep things interesting) or order off a menu of hearty stick-to-your-ribs pub grub.

Address: 97 Genesee St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza
Phone: +17168547017
Website: facebook.com (opens in a new tab)

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