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Nye Park Tavern

While somehow retaining the same cozy homeyness, Nye Park Tavern is a spiffy makeover of the erstwhile Papa Jake's that brings the place firmly into the fold of the incipient hipster district that's coalesced on upper Elmwood. The beer list splits the difference between some two dozen regional craft microbrews on draft and more pedestrian big brands available in cans and bottles, plus there are some interesting specialty cocktails to choose from and a not-half-bad wine list.

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Address: 1672 Elmwood Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 20 or 32
Phone: (716) 240-9747
Website: nyeparktavern.com (opens in a new tab)

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