DrinkAllentown and the Delaware District

Billy Club

A more relaxed alternative to the usual Allentown party bars and dives, catering to a decidedly older and more upscale crowd. Owners Jake Strawser and Dan Hagen claim to be going for a "modern speakeasy" vibe, a nod to the real-life one that operated in the basement of this same building during Prohibition. But in reality the sleek lines, pastel tones, minimalist decor, and spherical hanging lights say "midcentury" much more than "Roaring Twenties", a perfect match for the Mad Men-worthy range of top-shelf whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch poured here.

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Address: 228 Allen St.
Getting there: Metro Bus 7 or 20
Phone: +17163313047
Website: billyclubbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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