Gecko's Bar & Grille

If you just want to hang out and have a few cold ones without any surprises, head to this happy medium of Hertel bars. Gecko's is not exactly a dive, but it's no pretentious hipster hangout either; the beer list and range of mixed drinks is decent, but doesn't include anything too obscure; it's neither cheap nor expensive, the clientele draws from all different kinds of folks, and the jukebox plays pretty much the exact mix of 1970s classic rock and '80s hair metal that you'd expect. You won't find much in the way of ambience, either; on nights when the Bills or Sabres are playing, you can be sure that most eyes will be turned to the array of TVs around the bar.

Address

1464 Hertel Ave.

Getting there

Metro Bus 11 or 23

Phone

(716) 835-9073

Website

geckosbarandgrille.com (opens in a new tab)