Founding Fathers is the standout option on Chippewa Street — a proper pub with a solid craft beer selection and a lower noise threshold than its neighbours on the strip. Chippewa Street on a Friday night is Buffalo's main entertainment district, which means it gets crowded and loud; Founding Fathers manages to stay on the right side of that.
Good for a beer before or after dinner in the downtown area, or a drink after a game at KeyBank Center. Craft beers from regional breweries feature alongside the usual suspects.