DoAllentown and the Delaware District

Allen Street Hardware

In addition to the local rock bands and stand-up comedians that perform at Hardware on a frequent basis, the "Back Room" plays host to free jazz concerts every Monday night.

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Address: 245 Allen St
Getting there: Metro Bus 7 or 20
Website: allenstreethardware.com (opens in a new tab)

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Allen Street Hardware
Named for its location in a former hardware store, Allen Street Hardware is only the first in a long line of places on this stretch of Allen Street that were originally conceived as an upscale experience for a more refined clientele, only to throw in the towel and devolve into just another frat-bro party bar. Which is not to say, depending on what day and time you come, that you won't still feel a hint of the old identity: the menu (a selection of creative sandwiches, salads, burgers and panini, appetizers including a cheese and charcuterie board, and a few heartier entrees where seasonal ingredients abound) is a cut above the usual Allentown dives, and if you're in and out reasonably early you can avoid the obnoxious riffraff. For better and worse, a true Allentown experience.
Kitchen open Sun-Thu 5-11PM, Fri Sat 5PM-midnight; bar open till 4AM$15-40
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Allen Street Hardware
If you're a hipster foodie looking to quaff the obscurest beer you can find, show up at Hardware earlier in the evening and prepare to gawk at one of Buffalo's longest and most impressive selections thereof, spanning everything from big names like Bud and Labatt, to microbrews hailing from the local region and all over the U.S., to a decent selection of imports. If you're a frat guy looking to make an ass of yourself, show up past midnight when it gets rowdy. If you're a live music fan, check their Facebook page to see what's on in the Back Room.
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